Gaynor Recovers as New York Holds Gaynor Day of Prayer
Throngs fill churches across New York as William J. Gaynor recovers from a neck wound. City churches issue orders for prayers, with sermons noting his mayoral service and the attempted assassination by James J. Gallagher. Gaynor's son says he will not prosecute, fearing his assailant insanity.
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New York
William J. Gaynor
James J. Gallagher
Robert Adamson
Adameon
Ing
Rufus’ Gaynor
Gaynor
Greater
Girl shoots bear with small rifle in Pendleton
Misa Grace Bean a Pendleton high school graduate and daughter of Judge H J Bean shot and killed a black bear with a .22 caliber rifle yesterday in Pendleton Oregon. The event occurred as she hunted in the region after her graduation and reflects a notable local wildlife incident involving a young resident.
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Pendleton
Ore
Misa Grace Bean
H. J. Bean
Shippers Favor Higher Freight Rates Says Brown
William C. Brown president of New York Central Lines left for Europe, stating railroad legislation will show its effects after Interstate Commerce Commission rules on freight rate increases. He says manufacturers and shippers overwhelmingly favor a reasonable rise.
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Brown
William C. Brown
New York Central Lines
Europe
Interstate Commerce Commissions
Rawn Estate Faces $1 Million Suit Over Repair Graft
Chicago reports that Mimoty Central Railway plans to sue the Tra G. Rawn estate for about $1,000,660. The suit stems from disclosures that Rawn, former Monon president, held stock in repair firms linked to a $5,000,000 graft involving car repairs. Decrees show Rawn held 100 Memphis Car stock and may implicate other firms. Illinois lawyers say settlements with Blue Island Rolling Mill and Memphis Car do not shield stockholders from liability.
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Chicago
Tra G. Rawn
Mimoty Central Railway Company
Monon
Imnolé Central
Memphis
Blue Island Rolling Mill and Car Company
Memphis Car Company
Illinois
Religious census shows numerous heathen beliefs
Washington reports a Census Bureau survey on religious life noting freedom of worship and the presence of Buddhists, Jewish, Baháí followers alongside more than 200 Christian sects. Chinese and Japanese Buddhist temples and Chinese houses of worship are cataloged with regional distribution and unclear membership.
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Washington
United States
Folowers
Buddhiem
Thie
Weet
Army paymaster robbery at Pole Mountain prompts new pursuit
Reports from Cheyenne say a new crew is being tracked by army authorities after the theft of $6500 from the paymaster's money at Pole Mountain earlier this week. A sergeant in charge of the guard reportedly told officers an unidentified man claimed the paymaster sent him for the cash and intended to finish paying troops that evening.
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Cheyenne
Pole Mountain
Army
Thtt Elviln
Forest Fires Menace Idaho Montana Towns Under Siege
Forest conflagrations in the Coeur d Alene district of Idaho near Wallace Murray and Mallen and along Wolf creek on the Flathead reserve in Montana threaten hundreds of lives. Firefighters struggle as wind and smoke hamper efforts. Thirty five men are missing after being cut off on Independence Creek and Iron Mountain.
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Spokane
Wash
Coeur d'Alene
Idaho
Wallace, Murray and
Mallen
Wolf Creek
Flathead Reserve
Montana
Wallace
Independence Creek
Iron Mountain
Big Booster Meeting for Denver Trip
A mass meeting of Cheyenne citizens is planned for next Wednesday evening at the Industrial club corner Seventeenth street and Warren avenue. The goal is to plan a six excursion to Denver next Saturday and Sunday to promote the Great Frontier celebration. The Cheyenne Motor Club will advertise with the event and arrange transportation on the Union Pacific Railroad at a round trip rate. Members will discuss plans and make suggestions for the Colorado capital trip and Rooster meeting.
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Toormose
Seventeenth Street
Warren Avenue
Denver
Cheyenne Motor Club
Anguat
Colorado Capital
Motor Club
Union Pacific Railroad
Acting Mayor Mitchel Steps In After Mayor Gaynor Attack
Following the attack on Mayor Gaynor, acting mayor John Purroy Mitchel assumes control of New York City affairs as president of the board of aldermen. His youthful appearance and rise to power are noted, with Gaynor praising young men as they begin their public careers.
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Gaynor
New York City
John—Purroy Mitche
Board of Aldermen
Mayor Gaynor
City Hall
Mr. Gaynor
Mr. Mitchel
Mitchel
Four Hundred Drown as Tokyo Flood Submerges City
Tokyo reports severe floods from the Sumida river submerging half the capital. 385 dead and 500 missing as forty thousand homeless face starvation and pestilence. Troops deployed to aid the stricken. field hospitals set up and refugees sheltered in parks, temples, and public buildings.
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Tokio
Japan
Sumida
Interior Department
Forest Service
United States
Coeur d'Alesie
Idaho
Lewis and Clark
Wallace, Mont
Colville
Wash
National
Flathead Indian Reservation
Glacier National Park
Mont
West and Wyoming push for state control at Conservation Congress
Governor Brooks announces Wyoming and the West will press for state management of natural resources at the National Conservation Congress in St. Paul September 6 to 9. He says no funds exist for travel and urges towns to send representatives funded by local clubs. He seeks to end federal control and unite western states under state jurisdiction.
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West
Wyoming
National Conservation Congress
St. Paul
Minn
B. B. Brooks
Brooks
Beautiful new Elkas home to be dedicated in Sheridan
Announcement by the general committee sets the dedication of the new Elka Home in Sheridan for August 17 and 18 with Chief Justice N. Potter of the Wyoming Supreme Court as principal speaker. Members from Cheyenne, Rawlins, Laramie, Casper and other Wyoming towns attend. many Vintters traveling by car.
Frontier Days Auto Race Draws Noted Drivers to Cheyenne
Arrangements for Cheyenne’s Frontier Days auto race proceed as high profile entrants sign up for a 200 mile event on the four mile dirt track. Motor club president George H. Nagle says entries are strong, track work continues, and improvements aim to boost speed for the opening race in August.
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Maey
Cheyenne Motor Club
George H. Nagle
The
Motor Club
Highlies
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Barney Oldfield
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