03 Aug 1910
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
1
Inspector Dew, in charge, proclaims the famous criminal case underway. The statement underscores ongoing efforts by authorities to resolve the high profile matter.
The mutilated body found at 39 Hul Top Crescent is positively identified as Belle Elmore wife of H S Crippen. Crippen, under extradition talks, has not spoken. Ethel Le Neve, Crippen’s lover, is named in the detective narrative as involved in the case.
Forest officials report an alarming surge of fires near Missoula Montana with fire fighters sent by special train. The scale is beyond control and officials consider appealing to the War Department to mobilize regular troops for firefighting efforts.
Cleveland, Aug wishes indicate Bill Bradley veteran third baseman of the Cleveland club will be released unconditionally. Waivers have been requested and none have claimed him yet. He has been given ten days notice and will be free unless another club secures him.
Pittsburg report details the murder of Dr. George Murray Stuart by Edna Wallace a mid dle aged resort owner and socialite who then killed herself. Evidence shows a struggle over wedding plans to Miss Alice Pauline Simpson of Laws VA and a violent confrontation in which Stuart tried to save clothing and life.
York reports the Ananias club reopened after Roosevelt’s absence. Col. George vey, editor of the North American Review, joins as a member during an Outlook event. Roosevelt reacts angrily to a passage claiming he would be a presidential candidate if elections were held next November.
Des Moines Aug 2 Preparations intensify for a clash between the standpat faction and the progressives at the Republican state convention tomorrow. Standpatters demand an endorsement of Taft while progressives oppose any Taft references. Senator Cummings is slated to be permanent chairman with plans for a strong national platform.
A blaze at the Pourteren Prisons on Philadelphia Avenue in the afternoon injures multiple people. Fourteen persons affected as fire department battles flames. two children likely fatally burned and several others seriously hurt.
Chicago and Beverly Aug 2 Secretary Ballinger declares he will not resign while Taft is satisfied. He cites vicious attacks and says a resignation would not be driven by pressure from Republicans or newspapers. Ballinger’s position faces mounting opposition from party leaders aiming to remove him.
In Sheridan Wyoming August 21 the operators and representatives of northern Wyoming mine owners met to discuss a wage dispute for the coming year. A joint session adjourned to allow operators to consider the proposal amid miner demands at Laramie.
In Fairbury Nebraska Aug 2 church groups led by four Christian Endeavor societies urged Mrs Nicholas Longworth to stop smoking cigarettes. They argue the former president’s daughter models behavior affecting youth and foresee church branches joining the protest nationwide. Mrs Longworth has not replied.
Albany Mo dispatch reveals Miles M. Clend a 27 year old 250 pound college man and athlete is Corbett's unknown challenger for a bout with Johnson. Clend has signed a contract and is training under Corbett as plans for the match proceed from Bakerfield California.
William Masters, 23, of Dallas Texas, shot and killed his wife and mother in law after failing to secure work. He then killed himself. The bodies were found in the Masters home at a safe hour last night.
Cheyenne discusses censoring the Johnson Jeffries prize fight photos. Council considers banning public display, with debate on a censorship board and individual choice to avoid viewing. The session also contemplates a water project, a Round Top reservoir contract, and police funding bills.
President Taft plans infrequent public remarks after canceling major engagements. He told a Providence committee he will focus on important business until Congress convenes, and may prewrite the conservation portion of his message for delivery at the Conservation Congress in September.
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