Trainman Is Crushed Under Freight On Top of Cars
Aug. 29 Gillette. John P. Stine, a popular Burlington employee, fell from the top of a moving freight train and was run over. His body was mangled beyond recognition and to be interred locally. Also reports a prairie fire near Guernsey burning fences and pasture, snow on Basin mountains, and the arrival of John Beveridge’s burial remains from Thurber Texas.
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John Stine
Guernsey
Burlington
C. A. Guernsey
Rock Springs
Wyo
John Beveridge
Thurber
Tex
Wyoming News Roundup of Mines Fires and Accidents
Rock Springs reports an eight mile Union Pacific branch to Reliance with new mines planned and a coal boom ahead. Wyoming sheep herds face winter shortages with millions more than usual. A six year old sustains skull fractures after wagon overturns. A gun accident injures a hunter near Rock Springs. Remains identified as Thomas J. Jones a mine driver. A ranch barn burns at Dupont ranch due to a traction engine spark. Forest fire threatens Mexican creek area and feed losses noted. Heuzola Almond Lotion advertised for sunburn prevention.
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Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Wyo
Reliance
Inventor Claims Prize for Life Saving Device at Sea
Paris awaits a 15 year old claim to the Anthony Pollock prize for best life saving device. Clark asserts his invention could keep a battleship afloat even with hull failure, using an air pump system and inflatable bags along spars around the ship to prevent sinking.
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Phug
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Hag
Ness
Anthony Pollock
Conservatory of Arts and Trades
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Davy Jones
Nurses Inspect Absent Students for Infectious Diseases
Nurses will examine all returning students before entering rooms to detect evidence of infectious or contagious diseases. The remark about Johnny suggests he may give up hopes of playing hockey next term as plans change with the new health measures.
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Johnny
Idaho Militia Deployed to Battle St Joseph Forest Fire
Spokane reporting 200 Idaho militia deployed to St Joe to combat a spreading forest fire menacing the town. Firefighters on the Milwaukee railroad Bovinne branch and on Marble Creek south of St Joe also battle blazes as flames move north through timber near the city.
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Spokane
Wash
Idaho
Bovinne
Milwaukee Railroad
Marble Creek
Board Hires Nurses to Check Absentees at Homes
In St Louis on August 29 the board of education announces a new system of five nurses to visit homes of truant students to verify illness before term starts. Nurses will determine if absences are justified and keep children in school.
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Board of Education
Achool
Jones
Aiok
Johnny
Frontier Days Sweep Nets Suspected Pocket Pickers
Sheriff Hughes and Chief Smalley released about twenty suspected criminals arrested during the Frontier Days celebration after crowds dispersed. Several reports cited numerous pocket picking incidents during the event.
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Smalley
Democratic Call Notice for State and Judicial District Conventions
The Democratic state convention will meet at Sheridan Wyoming on Tuesday September 20 at 10 a.m. to nominate candidates for governor secretary of state auditor treasurer and other offices. Delegates are apportioned by county based on votes cast for Hayden M White. Delegates chosen at county conventions with calls issued by county chairmen. The state committee suggests delegates unable to attend may appoint electors in their county.
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Sheridan
Wyo
the Supreme Court
Sixty-Second Congress of the United States
Hayden M. White
Albany County
Big Horn County
Gardon County
Converse County
Crook County
Fremont County
Johnson County
Laramie County
Nathona County
Sheridan Co
Sweetwater County
Unita Country
Weston County
Democratic State Committee
D. N. Stic Y
H. J. Hunt
Sec’y
Taft Urges Republicans to Forget Differences
President Taft’s public letter to W. B. McKinley urges Republicans to unify for the congressional election. He says party principles from the 1908 platform should guide loyal and effective support for the party’s candidates to avoid any doubt about victory.
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New York
Taft
W. B. McKinley
Republican Congressional Committee
Wiring and Electrical Services Advertisement
An electrical contractor with eighteen years of experience advertises wiring services. Offers tungsten lamps motors dynamics and vacuum cleaner supplies. Promises prompt attention, guarantees work, and invites calls for quotes or callbacks.
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Uneir
Tariff Debate Cited As Campaign Education urged
President reviews key laws passed by Congress and urges Republicans to unite on tariff plans until new evidence justifies changes. He discusses Profett's congressional reform idea and tariff commission probes guiding a factual campaign to clear misrepresentations.
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Profett
Congress
Sion
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