Business Leaders Push Cheyenne Water System Expansion
An Industrial club meeting with Senator Warren Judge Carey and Mayor Cook discussed a $500,000 plan to build a comprehensive Cheyenne water system serving Fort Russell and the city. They cited saving from eliminating pumping and potential government rental for fort water, urging a public bond vote and a mass meeting next Tuesday to inform residents.
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Industrial Club
Warren
Judge Carey
Cook
Fort Russell
War Department
Montain
Cheyenne
West
Fire Devastates Rawhide Town but Prompts Quick Rebuild Effort
Nov. in Rawhide reports a destructive fire left little but debris as workers clear sites for new structures. Supplies pour in from across the state by rail and road, reducing famine risk. Frank Conahay, a Western Union operator, is badly burned but expected to recover. Vigilance remains as lingering flames threaten hillsides.
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Frank
Conahay
Western Union
Colorado
Cripple Creek
Conabay
Two Pittsburg Banks Closed To Depositors
Pittsburg Pa September 5 Two financial institutions the Cosmopolitan National Bank and the Mt Washing ton Savings Trust Company were closed today by orders of federal and state bank authorities. Officials said the Cosmopolitan was a fair sized concern and the Trust Company a male dominated institution with little excitement. The closing order followed the examiner Cunningham s refusal to approve paper and other securities for loans. Bank officials denied that worthless paper had been accepted.
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Pittsburg
Cosmopolitan National Bank
Mt. Washington Savings & Trust Company
Cosmopolitan
Trust Company
Cosmopolitan Bank
Cunningham
West Virginia Republicans Near Agreement on Governor Candidate
New York Sept 5 Nathan Goff of the United States court at Parkersburg W Va would be the Republican candidate for governor if a deal between Swisler and Scherr, the current rivals, is carried out Both men said they are willing to retire in favor of Judge Goff to resolve the contest.
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New York
Nathan Goff
United States Court of
Dubois Democrats Seek Writ to Place Ticket on Ballot
In Boise Idaho the supreme court issued an alternative writ of mandate directing Secretary of State Lansdon to appear next Wednesday and show cause why he should not recognize the Dubois faction as the legal democratic ticket and certify it to county clerks.
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Boise
Idaho Supreme Court Today
Lansdon
Dubois
DePalma Sets World Mile Record at State Fair
At the Minnesota state fair in St Paul DePalma drove a 90 horsepower car to cover a mile on a circular track in 51 seconds flat. The previous record of 52 seconds was held by Walter Christie set last year at the same venue. Christie attempted to beat the mark but managed 52 and a fraction seconds.
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St. Paul
Minon
DePalma
Walter Christie Tast
Christie
Millionaire John J. Emory Dies at Bar Harbor
Bar Harbor Maine September 6 John J Emory of New York died at his summer home after weeks with pneumonia He held large holdings in Cincinnati and other western cities His fortune was reported at about 40 million dollars and he resided there until twelve years ago
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Bar Harbor
John J. Emory
New York
Emory
Cincinnati
Tomorrow's Picnic Draws Interest From Industrial Club
The Cheyenne Industrial club holds its first annual picnic tomorrow at Frontier Park with admission by card only for members and friends. Cards issued to members and an extra for a friend. non holders may apply to the secretary. 10 cent round trips via street railway for card holders. Events include aquatic sports at Sloan's Lake starting 10:30 with boats provided. Businesses close early for the outing and a dancing floor will be available at the park from late afternoon.
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Cheyenne
Sloan's Lake
Hughes Appears At Ohio Campaign Rally In Youngstown
Governor Hughes of New York drew huge crowds in Youngstown Ohio as national political issues dominated the event. Senator Beveridge delivered a masterful speech and Hughes energized supporters while discussing tariff revision Roosevelt era policies and Ohio local options.
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Youngstown
Republcan
Ohile
Hughes
New York
Beveridge
Roosevelt
Ohio
Cleveridge
Indiana
Harris
Earthquake Shocks San Juan Residents at Noon
An earthquake struck San Juan Puerto Rico at 12 10 PM causing widespread alarm as residents rushed outside. No material damage or injuries were reported.
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San Juan
P. R
General Otis Resting Well At Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore report says General Harrison Gray Otis publisher of the Los Angeles Times is a patient at Johns Hopkins hospital and is reported to be resting well today. Forest fires in St Marie Quebec destroyed twenty five houses overnight.
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General Otis
Baltimore
Harrison Gray Otis
Los Angeles (Cal
Montreal
Que
St. Marie
Quebec
Young bandits Tennant and Coleman sentenced to ten to twenty years
Bill Tennant and Harry Coleman pleaded guilty to daylight robbery of the Chautauqua State Bank at Chautauqua Springs. They locked Cashier Waterhouse and customer Del Bailey in the vault and stole $3,000 before escaping on horseback. Tennant was later captured in Denver.
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Sedan
Kan
Bill Tennant
Harry Coleman
Chautauqua State Bank
Chautauqua Springs
Waterhouse
del Bailey
State Reformatory
Gladly Going to the Pen: Boy Confesses Post Office Robbery
Jack Roberts a youth under 18 admitted robbing the Milbrook post office to enter the penitentiary and join two jailed companions. He was brought to Cheyenne to face U S court after pleading guilty and seeking a year in prison.
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Jack Roberts
Milbrook
Albany County
Cheyenne
United States Court
Millbrook
Penitentiary
Laramie
Chicago
Roberts
Plains
United States
Wright Almost Ties Record For Flight
Wright of Ohio, the aeroplanist, achieved a 19 minute 48.4 second flight here this morning. His performance neared Henry Farm’s public official flight record by a fraction of a minute.
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Wright
Lemans
Sept
Isbur Wright
Ohio
Henry Farm
Taft Luckless On Fishing Trip At Middle Bass
Taft fished at Middle Bass, Ohio, with poor results this morning while National Chairman Frank Hitchcock planned a two hour conference with him in the afternoon.
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Taft
Middle Bass
Frank Hitchcock
Appointment of Du Pont Sparks Party Scandal
Chicago September report highlights Republican dissent over Taft picks. Critics denounce William Nelson Cromwell and Gen. T Coleman Du Pont as tainted by trust ties. Alfred O Crozier calls for Du Pont’s resignation, warning of a biased campaign and conflicts with trust prosecutions.
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Chicago, Ills
Guardians of Reform
Taft
Wm. Nelson Cromwell
E. A. Harriman
Gen. T. Coleman du Pont
The
Powder Trust
Republican National Committee
Gen. du Pont
Republican National Executive Committee
Alfred O. Crozier
Wilmington
Del
Crozier
Vnear
Mr. du Pont
Roosevelt
Taxpayer Charges Johnson Scheme as Bank Fraud
In Cleveland Ohio on September 6 a taxpayer James Farasey filed in common pleas court to void the security grant to Cleveland Railway and to set aside its lease to Municipal Traction company. He claims Municipal Traction is a city fraud with no responsibility and is controlled by Mayor Tom Johnson. alleges the franchise grants favor a higher fare and improper use of public funds to aid three interests.
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Cleveland, Q
Common Pleas Court
James Farasey
Cleveland Railway Company
Miunicipal Traction Company
Municipal Traction Company
Tom Johnson
Cleveland
Officers of Wyoming Order of Eastern Star Elected
At the annual meeting of the Wyoming grand chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star in Sheridan officers were elected for 1909 including Grace W Godwin G M Estelle Darnett and many others. The next grand chapter session is set for Cheyenne in the first week of September 1909.
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Wyoming
Order of the Eastern Star
Sheridan
OG. M
Grace W
Godwin
G. P
Carl Jackson
Cheyenne
Estelle Darnett
Cody
Lawrence Phillips
Douglas
Inez Robinson
Josephine Scovell
Wheatland
Trone Daley
Rawling
Grand Chaplin
Anna L. Mitchell
G. M
Harold Banner
Casper
G. O
Marystay Jensen
Saratoga
G. A. Anna
Dmn
Patten
Basin
G. I
Emma P Bowman
Meetoetse
G. E
Parrot Hodein
Mary BE. Hines
Laramie
Olra Jenkine
GO. W
Bertha A. Lytle
Bundapee
G. A. Pred
Standing Bear Dies in Niobrara Narrative Tale
Norfolk Neb Sept 6 Standing Boar the Ponca Indian chief is dead at Niobrara He was once exploited in Boston and other eastern cities by Thomas Tibbles former popular vice presidential candidate and martyr to government persecution Tibbles dressed Standing Bear in a sick hat and corresponding attire
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Norfolk
Neb
Standing Boar
Niobrara
Boston
Thomas Tibblea
Tibbles
Standing Bear
Five Robbers Loot Vaults in Minnesota Bank Job
In Biwabik near Duluth on September 5 a group of five men robbed the bank vaults and secured the contents of the safety depository. A citizen was likely fatally shot for resisting orders. the exact amount stolen remains undetermined.
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Duluth
Midh
Biwabik
Tere
Vaulia
Weather Forecast for Wyoming and Washington DC 1908
Washington DC September 4 1908 forecast details Wyoming fall weather for Sunday and Monday. Local data for 24 hours ending 6 pm September 5 show maximum 85 degrees minimum 4 degrees with no precipitation recorded. Palmer Section Director.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Palmer
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Cromwell
T. Coleman du Pont
Henry A. du Pont
Yenar
Johnson
Officers OF
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Tom Tibbles
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Cal
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