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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1910
Page
9
Inspector Dew, in charge, declares the famous criminal case unsettled by an unusual claim. The phrasing suggests a sensational local report about a named individual and ongoing investigation.
Mutilated remains in London are positively identified as Belle Elmore the wife of Dr. Hawley Crippen. Coroner Danford Thomas announced autopsy and inquest will resume Aug 15. Crippen shows no sign of confession while his mistress Ethel Le Neve faces social backlash.
Forest officials report overwhelming numbers of new fires near Missoula Montana as flames spread beyond control. Firefighters are dispatched by special train but lack sufficient personnel, prompting a proposal to seek援troops from the War department for relief.
Cleveland reports that Bill Bradley veteran third baseman for the Cleveland club will draw his unconditional release. Waivers have been asked and no club has claimed him. He has received a ten day notice and will be free unless claimed by another club.
Pittsburg reports detail the murder of Dr. George Murray Stuart by Edna Wallace a middle aged resort proprietress linked to Pittsburg high society. The pair struggled over wedding plans with Alice Pauline Simpson as fiancé to the doctor. The Wallace woman allegedly shot Stuart then killed herself, amid jealous rage over engagement garments and social rivalries among wealthy circles.
York reports the Ananias Club reopening with Col George Vey editor of the North American Review as new member. The event follows an August issue titled Roosevelt an Asset or a Liability and Roosevelts reaction to misquoted remarks. Colonel Roosevelt denounces the claims as false and angrily departs from a waiting elevator.
Des Moines reports preparations for a fierce clash between standpatters and progressives at the Republican state convention. Standpatters seek an endorsement of Taft, while progressives resist mentions of Taft in national matters. Senator Cummings is named temporary chairman with a permanent chair to be chosen.
A Philadelphia incident reports fourteen people injured as a fire department response follows an afternoon blaze on a street described as Ave. Two children likely unable to recover and several others believed fatally burned in the incident.
Chicago and Beverly reports say Secretary Ballinger refuses to resign despite pressure from Republican leaders and hints from Senator Crane. The administration faces mounting calls to remove Ballinger as the party gears up for congressional campaigns and potential trouble in Ohio where Garfield is allied against him.
In Sheridan Wyoming on August 21 delegates from northern Wyoming miners and operators met to discuss a wage deal for the coming year. The meeting adjourned as operators review a proposed settlement while the miners' demand is noted as number one priority.
In Fairbury Nebraska four Christian Endeavor groups call on Mrs. Nicholas Longworth once linked to Theodore Roosevelt to stop smoking cigarettes. They warn the prominent figure’s example could degrade youth and spark nationwide condemnation from churches and women’s groups. No reply has been received.
In Bakersfield California on August 2 an Albany Missouri message identifies Corbett unknown as Miles M. Clend a 27 year old college athlete weighing 250 pounds. He has signed with Corbett and is training under the former champion.
William Masters, 23, of Beuse? mistyped text, despondent over unemployment, murdered his wife and mother in law and then killed himself. The three bodies were found in the Masters residence at a late hour last night.
Cheyenne council discusses banning Johnson Jeffries prize fight pictures. Petition from Young People’s Christian Endeavor seeks to forbid exhibition. referred to police committee chair Gates who opposed the ban. Citizens consider censor board options for objectionable imagery and related ordinances.
President Taft indicated he would cancel most speaking engagements and focus on urgent matters until Congress reconvenes. He told a Providence committee that engagements are limited and planned to address major business, with no personal reply to urging invitations from Minnesota and New York politicos.
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