General William Booth Dies at 88 in London
General William Booth founder and commander in chief of the Salvation Army died in London at 10 20 pm aged 88 relatives were at his bedside. His succession remains unopened though Bramwell Booth is expected to assume leadership and an official announcement is anticipated within a day or two. He was a tireless worker and a vegetarian who once dined with President Roosevelt at the White House.
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United Kingdom
Army Aviators to Get More Pay and Insurance Denied
Washington dispatch reports seven army planes to be gathered at College Park Maryland this week including two new machines a weight carrying plane and a swift scouting craft. Existing airplanes used in Connecticut and New York will be returned for overhaul to support continued aviator training as Congress considers extra pay for flying squad officers and insurance cancellation prompts securing family provisions.
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New York
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17th Street Butcher Robbed in Night Invasion
A sneak thief entered 1800 Bent Street of Degglewiz, a butcher, stealing two gold watches, two suitcases, two suits of clothes, a pair of shoes, and four shirts. A $25 reward is offered for information leading to the arrest. no clues to the intruder’s identity are known.
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Degglewiz
Weather forecast for Wyoming midweek in Washington
The Weather Bureau reports Wyoming weather for Wednesday and Thursday with expected fair to breezy conditions. Temperature ranges and possible showers are noted for select counties, with a cautious outlook for outdoor plans.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Army Secretary Stimson to Visit Fort Russell Pole Mountain Maneuvers
Preparations at Fort Russell accelerate for Secretary of War Stimson's August visit. Colonel Dyer outlines practice marches to Pole Mountain and three days of exercises including artillery, cavalry, and infantry drills with Eleventh Infantry and Fourth Field Artillery. The party travels from Washington August 25 arriving Cheyenne 10 26 p m and stays through August 28 with no ceremonial events planned.
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Signal Corps
Record price for Wyoming steers in South Omaha yards
A record price for range cattle set in South Omaha where twenty one Wyoming grass steers averaging 1716 pounds sold for 9.15 per hundredweight. One steer at 2290 pounds brought 10 dollars. The horned branded mixed Hereford and Shorthorn cattle were owned by W. A. Weaver and ranged near Alcora.
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Wyoming
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Funeral for Ex Governor Richards Held in Wyoming
The funeral of former Wyoming Governor W. A. Richards was held yesterday with services at the Baptist church and burial at Lakeview cemetery. Officers in full dress from the national guard, a Ninth Cavalry escort from Fort Russell, and a large gathering attended as floral tributes were laid at the capitol and church before the procession to the cemetery.
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Wyoming
Lakeview Cemetery
Welock
W. M. Nelson
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D. A. Russell
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Fort D.A. Russell Pay Delay Reported
Captain Noble, paymaster at the port, said yesterday that payment of troops would likely be delayed and not occur this month. He expected funds would not arrive from the pay department until after Secretary Stimson and his party depart, with no advices from Washington by late afternoon.
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Juarez Occupied Again by Madero's Federal Forces
National brief reports Juarez fell to 2,800 Mexican federals amid rain and cheers for Madero while rebels offered little resistance. Separate dispatch notes rebels massing on Mazatlan coast as Orozco seeks a seaport with gunboat Denver patrolling near Baja California and ammunition shipments believed en route. Orozco's exact whereabouts remain unknown, with federals moving to Sinaloa and cavalry faster than artillery.
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Elwood Mead Portrait of Australian Irrigation Expert
Elwood Mead of Melbourne Australia, who accompanied the late Governor Richards' remains, departed by Union Pacific for Denver. Mead earns 25000 dollars annually as Victoria's rivers and water supply commissioner and plans to visit the Mast before returning to Cheyenne mid September. He is a Wyoming irrigation authority expert, shaping victoria irrigation policy with influence from his Wyoming experience.
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Primary Vote Surprises as 77 Percent Cast Ballots
Amid apathy early day voters, the last election showed a 77 percent turnout in the primary with 2459 total votes. City results compare 1910 congressional totals to this year’s primary, noting write ins and cross party ballot issues. experts anticipate court ruling on ballot validity. Pine Bluffs Hillsdale Iron Mountain sections report low interest with small tallies for both parties.
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Captain Booth’s Death Spreads Mourning Across Salvation Army
Captain Cheesman, commanding officer of the Salvation Army in the area, reports the death of General William Booth at age 88. He expects black mourning badges for 30 days and memorial services worldwide as the movement marks its founder’s passing after more than four decades of reform work in London.
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England
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London
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Bride and groom tour capitals on honey moon
Clyde Bedwell of Aurora Illinois and his bride visited the United States Capitol during their honey moon. Bedwell, a prominent Aurora businessman, toured each capitol building and praised the view from the rotunda. They praised Wyoming's capital and continued their trip to Denver as they headed home.
Marshall Named Wilson Running Mate in 1912 Campaign
Governor Thomas R. Marshall was officially notified as Woodrow Wilsons running mate for the Democratic ticket in Indianapolis Indiana. Judge Alton B Parker informed the Indiana executive and Thomas Taggart presided as master of ceremonies. Marshall attacked the Republicans for fostering privilege and turning society toward socialism in conduct and theory.
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Woodrow Wilson
Alton B. Parker
New York
Indiana
Thomas Taggart
Marshall
Wyoming Woman Wins a Battle Over President
Mrs. Katherine McDonald of Wyoming lobbied in Washington to uphold government time checks worth 11000 cashed by her sick husband and lost when Shoshone dam contractors failed. Her bill failed at Taft veto but a new bill to pay her claim passed the Senate and awaited House approval.
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Willing to Work and the Government Job Quip
The exchange shows wayside pilgrims joking about government positions. Dick expresses willingness to earn wages but prefers a role suited to his size, jokingly proposing to fill a fountain pen for an assistant secretary of the treasury.
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The Girl Who Marries and a Man's Reform by Thought
A girl reflects on a marriage and a husband’s flaws. Through introspection she considers who erred and discovers the fault may lie with herself. The tale unfolds as she realizes her own missteps.
Murderer hunt in Denver tightens in Signe Carmen case
Police chief Felix O Neill and Deputy Chief John Leyden say they have new information and expect arrest within 24 hours. A suspect linked to the Signe Carmen murder traveled by Colorado Southern train to Silver Plume and is now believed to be in Denver, with authorities in Hilton alerted.
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