Fire Breaks Out In Diamondville Mine No. 1
Special to The Leader Kemmerer Wyoming Sept 16 Fire discovered in brattice at the eleventh level of mine No 1 Diamond Coal and Coke Co. mine closed since early month. no one inside. smoke seen kilometers away. mine sealed. no casualties reported though past disasters loom. Sheridan Monarch Carneyville Wyoming miners resume work. other towns still negotiating strike settlement.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
Diamondville
Diamond Coal & Coke Company
Brattice
Butte
Mont
Sheridan
Monarch
Carneyville
Wyoming
Bryan and Taft May Meet in Joint Debate
Chicago reports a strong push for public debates between William H Taft and William J Bryan. Plans center on a Galesburg Illinois discussion on October 7, the Lincoln Douglas debate anniversary, with potential stops in New York Boston Chicago St Louis Denver and San Francisco. A Chicago committee will present the idea to candidates as Mack returns from New York. Leading Democrats expect Bryan to agree though formal views await Mack.
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William H. Taft
William J. Bryan
Douglas
Galesburg
Ill
New York
Boston
St. Louis
Denver
San Francisco
Lincoln
Senate
Mack
Hitchcock
Republican Committee
National
Bryan
Prince De Broglie Not Opposing Wife Divorce Suit
Paris reports Prince Robert De Broglie admits leaving his wife but denies plans to sue for divorce and says he will not oppose a divorce action brought by Princess De Broglie the American wife formerly Estelle Alexander of San Francisco.
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Paris
Prince Robert de Broglie
Princess de Broglie
Estelle Alexander
San Francisco
Battleships Maine and Alabama Arrive Naples on World Voyage
The Maine and Alabama, leading ships on the U S round the world voyage, reached Naples today and fired salutes at the arsenal. Casper Crowninshield, the American envoy, boarded both ships to extend congratulations to the crews on their safe arrival.
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Naples
Maine
Alabama
Casper Crowninshield
Cneut
Chin Chin Lodge Organized Here in Cheyenne
Lodge No. 16 of the Chin Chin order was organized in Cheyenne last evening. Buttons indicating membership will be worn today as a sign of the new group. The Chin Chin organization is devoted to the promotion of good fortune and fellowship and the Cheyenne lodge is expected to grow rapidly.
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Cheyenne
Deserters’ Arctic voyage ends in tragedy for Fremont crew
The barkentine Fremont, arriving from the Arctic seas, reports four deserters likely dead after leaving May 16 for Unalaska. They perished in a storm while at sea. a search failed to locate them, and the small boat they used was later found near Dublin Day.
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San Francisco
Cal
Fremont
Unalaska
Dublin
Six Men Die in Handcar Collision Near Kankakee
Six section workers were killed when a Chicago & Eastern Illinois local train struck a handcar at Martindale near here. The handcar had been moved to another track to clear the fast train. The crew did not discover the crash until reaching the next station, half a mile away, where body parts were found on the locomotive pilot.
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Kankakee
Ill
Chicago & Eastern
Inois
Martindon
Als
Believer suspects murderer held in Texas jail
San Jose authorities claim John Hatcheld in Sherman Texas is James C. Dunham who allegedly killed six in 12 years ago. Judge Welsh issued a bench warrant for Dunham as the case draws renewed scrutiny.
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San Jose
Cal
John Hatcheld
Sherman
Tex
James C. Dunham
Welsh
Dunham
Chanler Nominated for New York Governor by Democratic State Convention
Lieu tenant Governor Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler was nominated for governor by acclamation at the Democratic state convention in Rochester New York on September 16. John A Dix was named lieutenant governor without opposition while John S Whalen Comptroller Glynn and Julius Hauser were renominated. Judge Alton B Parker served as permanent chairman amid a harmonious gathering and praised for peace in the state party.
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Rochester
N. Y
Lewis Stuyvesant Chanler
Willam J. Bryan
John A. Dix
Washington County
John 8. Whalen
Martin H. Glynn
Julius Hauser
Thomas P. Gore
United States
Oklahoma
Committee On Resolutions
McCarren-Murphy
Taft
Republian
Wall Street
Sherman
Congressional Committee
Apache torture method used in Arizona highway robbery
In the Kel von mining camp area near Phoenix, two Mexican highwaymen used an Apache torture method after robbing prospector James Martz. They overpowered him, bound and blinded him, and left a can of water out of reach before rein tying him to a stake. Martz escaped after hours and went to Kalvin to raise the alarm.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Kelvin
Here
James Martz
Martz
Kalyin
Connecticut Democrats Name State Ticket At Hartford Convention
The Connecticut Democrats named their slate for state races in Hartford. Governor nominees include Judge A He ton Robertson of New Haven and Rollin A Taylor of Hadlam for lieutenant governor. Andrew J. Broughal of Hartford would be secretary of state with George Misehler of Meriden as treasurer. Christopher Avery of Groton is the congressman at large. The platform endorses Bryan Kern and the national party and targets Republican George L Lilley. A second item notes a fossil skull discovery near Glenwood Springs weighing twenty pounds. A third item reports the American ship building directors approving a 1½ percent quarterly dividend payable October 15.
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Hartford
Genn
Judge A. Heton Robertson
New Haven
Rollin A. Taylor
Hadlam
Andrew J. Broughal
Treasfer
George Misehler
Meriden
Christopher Avery
Groton
Bryan
Kern
George L. Lilley
Taft Westward Campaign Tour Outlined
Taft plans a western speaking tour starting September 23 from Cincinnati. He will address audiences in Fargo North Dakota September 28 Mitchell South Dakota September 29, Denver October 2, with events tied to Corn Palace fair and a deep waterways convention in Chicago later that month. He travels with National Chairman Hitchcock and Senator Dixon coordinating the itinerary.
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Taft
Hitchcock
Dixon
Fargo
N. D
South Dakota
Mitchell
Nebraska
Denver
Chicago
Cholera Cases Reported in Manila
Manila reports thirty one cholera cases with twelve deaths to date. The health bureau expands control efforts as 100 inspectors begin systematic citywide sanitary investigations. Cases have so far affected Filipino residents most.
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Manila
Rehearing Sought in Famous Missouri River Rate Case
Attorneys for railroads fear loss of millions in revenue from the Missouri river rate case. A petition for a rehearing will be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission after a preparatory conference. The move aims to protect railroads and Chicago St Louis commercial interests. PAVE HILL OUT OF POLITICS Rochester Rochester officials sought ex Governor Hill to run for Senate but Hill declined stating retirement from politics.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
St. Louis
Commerce Board
Mounted policemen for residence district patrols
Chief of Police Peter Bergerson adds a night patrol on horseback with Policeman Albert Eckdall. Eckdall will patrol residence districts during the night shift.
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Folice
Peter Bergerson
Albert Eckdall
Field Family Fortunes and Heirs of Marshall Field
Mrs Maldwin Drummond reveals heirs to Marshall Fields 150000000 fortune. Marshall Field Jr left 500000 to her income from 1 million trust. Codicil would have increased income to heirs. Field boys Marshall and Henry abroad in England. return expected for American university. Drummond remarriage noted. lineage German American.
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Hivago
Maldwin Drummond
Marshall Pfield
Marshall Field
Marshall Field, Jr
Field
Sn-aw
Mia Drummond
Henry Pfeld
England
Bryan Campaign Night Draws Massive Jersey Ovation
W J Bryan spent ten hours campaigning in New Jersey slamming Taft and Roosevelt amid huge crowds in Philadelphia and Camden Burlington and Trenton. He told 26000 at Washington Park that his third nomination stems from growing ideals and taft roosevelt record contrast drew loud cheers. He planned a Rochester stop after Jersey City morning layover.
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Trenton
N. J
Taft
W. J. Bryan
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
Delaware River
Bryan
Camden
Burlington
Coleman Dupont
Republican Executive Committee
Serapont
Taylor Opera House
Dome
Democratic State Committee
James R. Nugent
Rochester
Jersey City
James J Hill Celebrates Seventieth Birthday
James J Wil chairman of the board of the Great Northern Railway marks his seventieth birthday in St Paul Minnesota. He receives congratulations from many friends as he meets former employees at a notable west coast gathering. The group travels from Union Depot to Lake Minnetonka aboard the first locomotive ever brought into Minnesota. AL Smith pilots the historic ride as the oldest engine service man in the Great Northern roster.
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St. Paul
Midn
James J. Wil
Great Northern Rail Way
Hill
Great Nether Railway
West
Ninion
Lake Minnetonka
Minnesota
AL Smith
Great Northern Railway
Powder Explosion At Windsor Mo Cites Twelve Deaths
Free additional deaths from the Linek powder blast at Windsor Missouri were announced as victims died in Sodalia hospitals bringing total fatalities to twelve. Conductor Harschberger, said to have dropped the match that caused the explosion, died amid the inquest testimony. Ten others injured show improvement with most expected to recover.
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Walla
Sepe
Windsor
Yenterday
Sodalia
Goonductor
Harschberger
Theoroner
Wealthy iron investor shot in Montclair incident
John Leotard a Troy and steel manufacturer was reported by his secretary to have accidentally shot himself at home in Montclair. The secretary, Mr. Phillie, was arrested as police believe the story, with a revolver found on the road and shown to Leonard before the weapon discharged.
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Montclatr
John Leotard
Phillie
Wal
Patloe
Pam
Leonard
Weather forecast for Wyoming and 1908 climate data
Forecast shows showers and cooler days on Thursday and Friday with fall mood. The 24 hour period ending 6 pm September 16, 1908 records a high of 82 and a low of 44 with no precipitation noted. Palmer, Section Director, signs the report.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palmer
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