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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
1
M Kelley testified in court about the Reuf acquittal case. He described a plan to pay a witness to stay silent and deny involvement. Frank J Murphy and others faced questions as the trial was continued for two weeks.
James Gaskin, a well known colored contractor, was arrested by Deputy United States Marshal L B Snow at Fort Russell on a charge of possessing a harness recently stolen from a stable. The arrest occurred at the post and the harness was seen on a horse driven by Gaskin.
Much snow remains in sheltered spots around Cheyenne after a recent fall but much has disappeared from exposed areas. The region sees lingering drifts on foothills and on north facing slopes near the city.
Nathan Straus reiterated the charge that Wall Street men are assessed 500 each by the Republican committee. Speaking before the Commercial Travelers' league in New York he said Republicans in this year have the largest corruption fund they ever had.
Music lovers attended a Fort D. A. Russell concert last evening. The Military Orchestra under Chief Musician Josef Studeny delivered an enjoyable program, and residents of Cheyenne expressed appreciation for the accessible performance nearby.
New York officials coordinate transport for what is described as the largest Catholic pilgrimage to the land that has ever left this city. Officials say two entire ships will be required to transport the pilgrims to Europe next year.
Fragments describe payment disputes in Wyoming and references to war costs and vent of anger toward officials. Mentions names Walt Pridey and the Hat, and confusion over price and location Washington BC. Summary reflects unclear OCR with focus on payment contention and public figures.
The North Dakota supreme court ruled the pledge feature of the primary law unconstitutional for the popular election of United States senators but upheld the law requiring a pledge vote. The legislature will not be forced to follow pledges to back the successful primary candidate next Tuesday.
Eight battleships forming the second squadron of the Atlantic fleet under Rear Admiral Wm H Emory arrived at Amoy after a smooth voyage from Yokohama. Sixteen ships split into two squadrons. the first under Rear Admiral Berry heads for Olongapo. The two groups plan to unite at Manila on November 7.
In Hillsdale Michigan a governor’s automobile caused a legal action while campaigning. Sides report suit totals around six thousand dollars after a carriage crash that injured A Brison and wife when their horse bolted.
Odd fragmentary report notes actions around a statute in Alva and a related site near Kalamazoo. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but involve a transfer or reallocation of a landmark and local transport implications.
Charles Buschner Bell yesterday sold to L J Duval his pretty home at No 1814 Van Letinge street Ler 6 con gidérsiten not made pebiic. The home la 0 Gre Oetinee, tee Le ee maatly Oy satabene' nest dnat bere today.
In Syracuse on October 29 William J. Bryan delivered his last Empire State speech and joined the Order of the Mystique Krew of Kanoona receiving the Indian name Heap Big Talk Poppoose of the Platte. William H. Taft spoke twice as thousands filled opera house and stood for standing room only indicating strong public interest.
Rumor that J BE Winslow of Laramie Wyoming will close the stock market if Bryan is elected sparks intense trading activity and clues but yields no definite action. Traders anticipate upheaval as political outcome speculation grows without confirmation.
In New York on October 29 Henry Jones and David Mahoney perished in a basement fire at a Stillman and Elligel celluloid novelties facility in Duane Street. William Settgast was badly burned and likely to die. A barrel of celluloid ignited the blaze.
Franklin Ferriner a leader of a secret night-rider clan in the Reel Foot Lake region turned state’s evidence implicating ringleaders in the Rankin assassination and Taylor attempted murder. Five mob captains were moved from guardhouse after Ferriner and Tid Burton’s statements as militia were called out. In Reading and York, Garrito and McEwayne were executed for separate murders.
A large Bryan club crowd last evening heard Hon J. R. Carpenter of Luther and Gen. John Charles Thompson address campaign issues. The program opened with Love Light phonographs and remarks praised Carpenter as an empire builder for dry farming in Laramie county. General Thompson elicited laughter and applause with witty remarks and relevant illustrations.
Superintendent A J Vance of the Wyoming division of the Rocky Mountain Bell Telephone company says the firm will deliver complete returns of the coming election. A telegraph instrument will be at division headquarters the night of election day and used with the long distance line to handle returns. Returns on the national election will be sent out every minute and state results received as fast as possible. Local exchange managers have been instructed to gather earliest information and send returns to Cheyenne headquarters promptly.
Miss May Thomas of Kent Washington suffered serious injuries when a Burlington train lurched between Sterling and Adams Nebraska. She was thrown from a car seat onto a suitcase and injured chest and spine. She was removed at Lincoln and hospitalized.
Wilkes Barre Penn October 29 Mitchell day commemorates the end of the great coal strike of 1900. The celebration includes a total suspension of mining across the anthracite coal regions.
George Wolfe a leading Manila merchant died in Manila after being gored by a head cariboo while hunting the prior Saturday. Wolfe formerly lived in San Francisco and was a cousin of Francis J. Henry of San Francisco.
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