Taft Signs Payne Bill as Congress Ends Session
Washington August 5 Congress adjourned its extraordinary session after revising the tariff. The Payne bill was signed by President Taft at 5:06 PM in the presence of cabinet members and others. Senate and House actions preceded the signing with routine work marking the close of the session.
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Thaw Case Recounts Stanford White Scandals During Trial
In New York Aug. Thaw faces another day of testimony about Stanford White. Evelyn Nesbit and others describe White and alleged attempts to ruin women including Mae McKenzie and a chorus girl named Sue Parker. Carvalho, a handwriting expert for Thaw, testifies to claims linking White to deceit and control, while Thaw’s defense aims to show the case as unfounded.
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Fearful Infantile Paralysis Strikes Winona Children
Winona faces an infantile paralysis epidemic affecting children from six months to ten years. health officials say dust-borne germs spread via streets and alleys, prompting a citywide spray to combat the outbreak. State authorities were brought in after local efforts failed.
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Wyoming Pioneer Thomas Phillips Dies After Supper Incident
Thomas Phillips, a Wyoming pioneer aged about 64 to 70, died suddenly while dining at 2114 Russell Street with Mrs. Sarah Donovan. He lived alone on a ranch near Uva, sold it months ago, and spoke of Pennsylvania origins. Mrs. Donovan found drafts and deposits totaling 7400 dollars on his person, which were turned to the coroner. Remains are held at Gleason parlors as the coroner investigates.
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Can Burdette Smile During This Ordeal
Robert J. Burdette renowned humorist and Baptist preacher lies in a plaster cast after a severe spinal injury in March. A physician says his spinal cord is compromised and his body must be held rigid for several months, awaiting recovery in Los Angeles.
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Revolt Flares Across Catalan Spain Amid Barrage of Violence
Widespread uprisings in Barcelona push martial law as civil guards patrol streets. Prisoners shot after court martial at Montjuich fortress while arrests surge. Convents and churches suffer damage. a Telegraph dispatch notes children playing with toy rifles shouting Viva la Republica amid a desolated city.
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Boy Crushed by Street Car. Mother Believes Bobby Safe
Aug. 5 at Chitego a mother cried out that her child was not her Bobby as a street car ran over him. The six year old was pulled from beneath the vehicle in front of his home and rushed to a hospital where he died.
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Suspected counterfeit payment case at Bon clothing store
Police investigated a suspect described as an unknown man seen paying with a worthless check at Bon clothing store. Two suspects, Cheater Grow and Frank Lonet, a pugilist and a wrestler, were arrested and held for investigation after management notified officers.
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Fire Rages Near Keystone In Nearby Forest Reserve
Report from Laramie Wyoming August 5 states another week of wildfires is burning toward the forest reserve near Keystone. Fire crews and volunteers race to curb the spread as hot winds drive flames toward the surrounding area.
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Auto Number 2113 Causes Fatal Crash Near Highland
Crown Point reports a touring car with the ill fated number 2113 or 2213 Illinois ran a year old farmer boy named Trisker down on Ridge road near Highland. The two Chicago men Swartout and Cummings were racing and were arrested.
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Burlington and Denver L and N Get Greeley Franchises
Burlington and the Denver Laramie and Northwestern railroads were granted franchises by Greeley ordinances on first reading. Parking and viaduct requirements were removed. The lines will run parallel to Union Pacific, making Greeley a major railroad hub with four lines serving the city.
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Cost of the Ryan trial climbs to five thousand dollars
Based on conservative estimates the Posey Ryan murder trial has cost about five thousand dollars in eight days. The state has used seventy witnesses at two dollars daily totaling 1,160, plus jurors, experts, bailiffs, and witness travel costs. Defense expenses are similar though exact figures are unavailable.
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M McMillan to retire from inspectorate in postoffice
Washington reports that Grat Frank McMillan formerly a Cheyenne postal clerk will retire as chief inspector of the postoffice department. The move stems from a clash with Postmaster General Hitchcock whose administration he reportedly cannot align with. He soon becomes vice president of the National Trust Co of New York with a 5000 dollar annual salary. Friends had expected him to rise to assistant postmaster general and head the department, making retirement a disappointment to supporters.
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Frank FE. McMillan
Cheyenne
Postoffice Department
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National Trust Company of New York
Curtis Sails to Europe in New Plane for Race
Glenn H. Curtis set course from New York aboard his Herring Curits aeroplane bound for Europe. The craft, entered by the Aero Club of America, will compete in the Rheims aviation race on August 28.
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Utley Faces Inquiry Over Sutton Death In Annapolis
Annapolis August 6 Lieutenant Harold Utley of the marine corps underwent five hours of examination regarding his connection with Lieutenant Suttons death. Other officers and Mrs Sutton appeared as complainant as the murder case against Utley and his alleged ally proceeds, with Commander Hood presiding.
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