24 Aug 1909
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1909
Page
1
In a Sunday clash between constabulary and strikers and sympathizers, eleven people died and many were injured. Authorities announced a thorough government inquiry led by President Hoffsiot and Samuel Cohen as calls for peonage charges spread. Secretary Morrison urged the labor department to study wages and conditions at Pressed Steel amid unrest.
In Hammond Indiana on August 23 a divorce suit cites a trivial cause as the ground. Carl Linderman of Tollenton filed the suit saying his wife’s beer capacity reached 15 bottles and upward and that after drinking she humiliated him by taking in washing.
A man named Walton, a former janitor at GConverse school, is charged with attempted sexual assault on a girl of tender age. The mother fears public repercussions. Mayor Cook reports the incident to authorities. He appeared pale and nervous during processing but no formal complaint was filed yesterday.
Forest fires on the lower Pen D Oreille river spread toward the Idaho side of Priest Lake, causing immense damage. Hundreds of men struggle against the flames with little hope of containment. Supervisor Weigle reports about one and a half million feet of amber destroyed in conservative estimates, while six families near Blue Bird and Ruby are affected.
The New Hampshire Old Home Week association opened festivities today in Concord. The event, starting August 23, will run through next Friday with community events and local participation.
Ansents Coon Aug 23. After knowing each other as dead for thirty years, brother and writer met yesterday and learned they had lived within thirty miles of one another for twenty years. Shaw went to Lighthouse Point with the Methodist church ex ae. Mrs Wingham proclaimed, then fainted. she recovered and hugged Shaw before 600 picnickers as the story cheered the crowd.
In Rheims France on August 23 Glen H Curtiss the American and M Paulham representing France split honors in the second aviation day Curtiss lowered the six and one fifth mile course speed record to eight minutes thirty five and two fifths seconds Patlham conducted two high altitude tests and the crowd cheered the display of air prowess as wind and showers affected trials for the Gordon Bennett cup next Saturday Lefevre with a Wright bi plane was the only other flyer to finish the gusty conditions today
Denver observers discuss a proposed model food bill to be submitted to states for adoption or rejection. The thirteenth spouse convention of the Association of State and National Food and Dairy departments plans action led by W F P Ladd with Secretary Wilson present as a spectator. A department chemist will address the chemistry of bleached flour.
New York observes growing public interest as Kalgor Wilhelm Tl approaches the area. Anxiety over Harriman health prompts widespread appreciations of his achievements and personality, accorded to a private citizen in a rare public display.
Washington reports an order for release starting September 1 affecting southeastern Wyoming to eastern Colorado and western Dakotas due to maine conditions and related time constraints.
A sobbing boy wanders the Cheyenne alley as Frontier Celebration begins. A kind mother offers shelter and food, guiding him home to Greeley. Two companions join the meal plan then return home, realizing running away loses its appeal.
The court martial at Ft. Crook commences the trial of Corporal Liale Crabtree of Troop B Beyond U. 5. Cavalry on the charge of killing Captain John C. Mayard on June 10 at Port Des Moines. The defense pleads insanity. A second count cites shooting with a deadly weapon.
Spokane Aug 29 Supt James W Witten said Cheyenne River and Standing Rock lands in South and North Dakota will open for settlement in October The area spans about 2 018 000 acres in South Dakota and 217 000 acres in North Dakota Registration runs October 4 to 23 with offices at Aberdeen Pierre Lebeau Mobridge and Bismarck.
Beverly Aug 23 It was stated the administration will defend its tariff record to the last ditch Aldrich will confer with the president Thursday on his report on and reads is apnals and athocities The president has selected 290 cen sun Supery and hopes to review remaining ones before westward trip Lovell Wyoming Aug 23 Babe Jolley flees forest fire rides milch cow carrying newborn calf and drives sheep to save livestock The fire scorched timber blamed on careless campers and steps to identify them are being pursued
State troops were ordered to Meadville following an assassination attempt on Chancery Clerk Ernest Newman. Sheriff Jones reported both faction supporters flooding Natchez area, threatening to tear up the town amid mounting clashes.
Pensacola Florida August 23 the city faced a second hurricane scare in history as warm weather and storms caused alarm among residents who recall the major hurricane of three years ago threatening property and safety.
Denver reports EF Harriman agents secured coal land options in Routt county valued at 5 to 64 million dollars. Union Pacific readies fall construction on nearly 200 miles of track from Wamsutter Wyoming toward Baggs Craig and eastward. Holding companies Carbon Fuel and Imm are merging coal properties under new Denver formations.
In Fort Piaina New York Aug 24 authorities report over 100000 in bonds banknotes and gold found hidden in the home of Elizabeth Diefender a reclusive deceased heiress valued around 1 million. The rear yard will be plowed and the house razed to locate more money. Many bonds were mature yet unused and concealed under a carpet or sewn into a dress. A Civil War era bonnet and a hoop skirt bustle contain specimens of the stash.
Marian Bleakley, the incubator baby linked to the St. Louis world’s fair, faced another habeas corpus order. Judge Porterfield required Police Chief Snow to bring the child to court Wednesday.
In Morello Mexico Teofilo Buenrostro reportedly sat up in his coffin during his wake as mourners fled in panic. An epileptic fit was suspected and a physician attended an ailing Juana Moniino who fainted. The revived man was alive and the scene caused chaos among relatives and neighbors.
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