Citizens urge city to issue 600000 bond for waterworks
More than a hundred Cheyenne citizens urged the council to place a 600000 waterworks bond referendum before voters at the next general election. Senator Warren argued the project would pay interest through increased revenue, with war department support for the necessary pipeline.
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Elks Home
P. S. Cook
Thomas Heaney
Industrial Club
Cook
United States
F. E. Warren
Granite Springs Reservoir
Cheyenne
Fort Russell
Warren
War Department
Evenue
J. M.carey
Mr. Heaney
W. B. Ross
Gibson Clark
J. W. Lacey
Double drowning at Big Red Ranch near Clearmont
Special to The Leader Sheridan Wy Sept 8 two men drowned in Clearcreek near the Big Red ranch Frank Orendorf died while crossing the stream and Claude Lidgett perished while searching for Orendorf. Lidgett’s horse toppled and crushed him as rescuers searched the hole where Orendorf sank. Lidgett’s family, destitute, is being helped by local ranchers.
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Sheridan
Wyo
Clearmont
Thia County
Frank Orendorf
Claude Lidgett
Orendorf
Big Red
Clearcreek
Lidgett
Resené
Winds Fan Wisconsin Forest Fires Threatening Villages
Fire in Douglas county rekindled by strong wind as Superior volunteers join firefighters. South Range and Colne villages face danger while small towns seek aid and men travel to assist crews.
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Superior
Wis
Douglas County
South Range
Colne
Theater Panic as Steam Floods Footlights
An audience at the Lying theater on Labor Day panicked when steam used as a stage effect flooded the footlights, with many women in the crowd alarmed, fearing a fire behind the scenes. The incident disrupted the performance and prompted a cautious evacuation.
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New York
Freddie Weeks Knocks Out Erlenborn in Twelfth Round
Freddie Weeks formerly of Cripple Creek defeats Erlenborn of Denver by knockout in the twelfth round at Tonopah Nevada. Weeks gains a decisive victory on the September night card.
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Freddie Weeks
Young Erlenborn
Tonopah
Nev
Cripple Creek
Erlenborn
Denver
Prohibitionists in Colorado Hold State Convention
Fifty delegates gathered in Denver for the prohibition state convention to nominate a full state ticket and presidential electors. The day featured speeches and postponed nominations, with treasurer reports showing 5416 raised. Three candidates for governor named: W. C. Johnston Colorado Springs D. B. Sanborn Greeley and Dr. J. Pollock Rocky Ford.
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Denver
Colo
W. C. Johnston
Colorado Springs
D. B. Sanborn
Greeley
Dr. J. Pollock
Rocky Ford
Stewards Hold International Convention in New York
The International Stewards Association holds its eighth annual convention at Terrace Garden in New York City for a three day session focusing on appealing to the palate.
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New York
Terrace Garden
International Stewards’ Association
Sesalon
Mystery theft plagues Wells Fargo package in Portland
A Salem to Portland Wells Fargo parcel valued over fifty thousand dollars containing jewelry and papers vanished after arriving on August 21 11:30 p m at the Portland depot. Detectives probe how the package disappeared from the Union Depot office between 1130 p m and 130 a m with doors possibly left ajar.
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Portland
Ore
Wells-Fargo Express Company
Salem
J. R. Albert
Capital National Bank
Joseph Meyers
Southern Pacific
Express Company
Albert
Union Depot
Fearful Fires Rage in the Mesaba Range
Fires sweep Hibbing Duluth and nearby towns in Minnesota’s Mesaba range as crews fight flames. Grand Marais faces danger with residents fleeing as smoke thickens and winds threaten further spread.
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Mesaba Range
Heat Wave Hits Straw Texas With Record Temperatures
A Straw Texas dispatch reports yesterday's thermometer at 112 degrees and 109 today with hot southerly winds. All business halted in Straw as Waco records 101 degrees for the past three days.
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Straw
Fort Worth
Tex
Texas
Here
Waco
Cheyenne Drops Third Rock Springs Game
Rock Springs wins 7 to 5 in Cheyenne series finale as the visiting Cheyenne team loses its third straight to Rock Springs in Wyoming. Cheyenne previously captured the first two games and a $200 purse is noted as the series prize.
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Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Wyo
Bryan Club Meeting Seeks Citizens for New Chapter
All citizens interested in forming a Bryan club are requested to meet at the county committee headquarters in the A. O. U. W. building on Eddy street on Thursday evening at 7 30. A general invitation is extended to all who believe in good government and rule of the people. By order of COMMITTEE.
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Bryan Club
County Committee
Eddy Street
Belmont Hotel Fire Kills Five in Denver
A blaze at the Belmont hotel on Stout Street Denver destroyed the 41 room building before 4 am. Four men died and a fifth occupant plus a young woman were dying from smoke and burns as others fled by leaping from windows. Police suspect incendiary origin and link to previous downtown fires. John J Kane is named among the third floor victims.
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Denver
Colo
Belmont
Stout Street
John J. Kane
Secret Service Denies President Shooting Plot
Secretary Loeb stated sensational reports that someone tried to shoot the president were unfounded. Chief Wilkie of the Secret Service visited Long Island to meet Secretary Cortelyou in Huntington on unrelated matters.
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Oyster Hay
Loeb
Wilkie
Secret Service
Long Island
Cortelyou
Huntington
Boy’s Daring Balloon Cordage ascent in California
Fred Bragger a 11 year old prune rancher’s son accepted a dare and rode a balloon cordage ascent with W L Warring as the parachute artist. The balloon rose to about 6000 feet before drifting toward the coast range and Bragger landed unharmed after two hours aloft.
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San Jose
Cal
Fred Bragger
W. L. Warring
Blager
Warring
Blagg
Mammoth painting of Washington in Battle unveiled
Provtor Vermont September. Chlido Horvath, a Mungeilian artist, completed a mammoth valuation of Washington at the Battle of Trenton. The work is claimed to be the largest single picture on any subject ever produced in the United States, measuring 210 feet long and 81 feet high.
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Provtor
Chlido Horvath
Washington
Trenton
Longworth Stable Fire Destroys Carriages in Ohio Home
Congress man Nicholas Longworths two story brick stable at his grand road home burned completely early today. Five carriages were lost with the stable and the fire caused an estimated 30000 dollars in damage though the servants and those who slept escaped unharmed.
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Nick Longworth
Cincinnati
Nicholas Longworth
Road
Grand reception of William J Bryan in Chicago
Labor Day crowds greet Democratic candidate William J Bryan in Chicago. He rides a labor parade route, accepts a cigar makers badge, and speaks on labor and the right to bargain. Later he attends luncheons and delivers a Labor Day address at Forest Park amid massive crowds and police challenges.
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W. J. Bryan
Chicago
Bryan
Forest Park
Organized Labor
William J. Bryan
Auditorium Hotel
Bill
William J
Labor
Park
John Fitzpatrick
Chicago Federation of Labor
Brand's Park
John I. Martin
Democratic National Committee
Fone
Standpatters Claim Victory in Senate Election Battle
In Des Moines Iowa the standpatters announce they have defeated Governor A B Cumming in the bid for the short term U S senator. The house tally shows Cummins with 44 votes, Porter 0, and standpatters splitting their ballots. In the senate Cummins has 21 votes and Porter 14, with standpatters again dispersing their support. A joint election is set for Wednesday with 76 votes needed. standpatters predict Cummins will not exceed 65.
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Des Moines
A. B. Cumming
United States
Senate
Porter
Cumming
Strange murder plot at door of Dr Frederick Austin
Coroners Inquest in Omaha into the death of Dr Frederick Austin reveals a plan to kill him to secure life insurance. Mrs Rice says Austin urged her to kill him and then commit suicide with the man promised to act. Charles Davis testifies he attempted suicide with drugs from Rustin but denies any promise to kill the doctor.
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Omaha
Frederick Austin
Rice
Austin
Kit bin
Charles
Denver Great Fair Draws Thirty Thousand Attendees
Denver Colorado September crowd swells as special railroad rates promote the Colorado Interstate Fair and Exposition. Judges opened judging in all departments on tourists day. The event features balloons fireworks and the notable grand displays drawing pioneers and journalists alike.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Cape
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Document Fragment
Weather report notes cooler conditions in the southern portion for Wednesday and Thursday. Local data indicates temperature ranges and no precipitation. mixed garbled lines list names and locations without clear meaning.
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Washington
Wyoming
Southonat
Manton Temberalune
Palmer
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