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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1910
Page
4
In Kansas City Judge Jones ruled in the Flower Houck case that a wife's cigarette smoking is not a valid ground for divorce. The testimony described Houck smoking heavily, even while asleep, with cigarettes left burning and the bedclothes catching fire.
John Miopkine Hopkins, condemned for killing his wife Anna Hopkins, awaits execution in Lawton Okla. He says he looks forward to hanging as relief from suffering. The death warrant sets December 30 as his execution date.
Atlantic City December 17 a wealthy patient’s will leaves nurse Gertrude Rupp of No 17 New Hampshire Avenue a $17000 legacy after a sudden death in Philadelphia. The benefactor’s identity remains undisclosed to her family. She plans to remain in nursing despite the fortune.
The speech by Eugene N. Foss, New York governor, discusses protectionist trade, elimination of the boss and his agents, direct election of senators, and a gradual move toward free trade with reciprocal relations, aiming to rebuild trust in public business and broaden national debate. Other governors and Woodrow Wilson are noted as attendees, with remarks on reform and public accountability.
In Pittsburg a federal court trial saw attorney James C. Gray drink oxide of vanadium laced water to show safety. Frank Lyda sued the vanadium company claiming poisoning on the Bridgeville mixing platform. The jury returned a verdict for the corporation.
In Spokane Washington Mrs Bella B Totten was convicted of first degree murder in the killing of James Sutton. She received life imprisonment in Walla Walla penitentiary. Her mother Mrs Hannah Bereth 74 was sentenced to less than one year for manslaughter as an accomplice in the case. The defendants faced charges connected with a boundary dispute and land ownership near Calhmera.
An unexpected visitor disrupted a Harmony district school morning when a mountain‑driven creature, described as a deer like sight, appeared near the schoolhouse. Children fled the doorway in a sparked stir before the animal bolted away.
Mrs. Albert Hook of 17 Roe, Columbia, Ind, died after a period of rapid decline following a gym session echoing a possible prior improvement. She summoned her husband and family to bid farewell in a quiet room before passing.
Waashlixton Dee Lt Members of Hic hooee of eoonmentatives who de sire to take baths on the future will
The house and senate consider changes to the legislative appropriation bill. The attendants salary section for the bath is struck out and an amendment proposes selling bathroom fittings to return funds to the treasury.
Pueblo Colorado December 17 Magistrate Chambers told W B Burgin he would face the maximum fine of 800 dollars and costs and lamented the lack of death penalty as testimony linked him to a shipment of white slaves to Trinidad Burgin was jailed on a vagrancy charge until William Hughes testified that Burgin had coerced women and girls to work in Trinidad’s red light district Judge Chambers showed strong interest in the case.
Four horses owned by W P Moore of Springfield were driven through town after an eight year absence. One horse reportedly bolted from fright and collapsed dead, with drivers Palmer and Muse aboard. Local report notes no injuries to people.
Mrs. W. A. Morenii, widely known as a Kansas woman mayor, died at her home at age 65. She had been elected mayor of Cottonwood Talis, a town that benefited from a council of women who helped keep the town dry.
In Waterbury Connecticut on December 17 1869 William Davidson a veteran from Novoton walked two miles to mark his 200th anniversary week. The report notes his long service and community tribute as local residents observe the milestone.
A youth aged 76 attempted to accompany Capt. Davidson over frozen roads but gave up after the first mile and returned home by wagon. Capt. Davidson maintains good sight, eats three meals daily, and enjoys his pipe.
The Colorado and Southern offers a single fare round trip for all statewide points during Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets go on sale December 24 25 26 and 41 and January 1 2 with a final limit January ord January 3.
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