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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1910
Page
2
Dispatches from Canton report a reign of terror with 600 killed and 6000 foreign troops mutinied. Foreign residents face danger as authorities rush reinforcements and curbs on foreigners intensify. Violence flares in several city quarters amid fears of wider unrest like the Boxer troubles. Some foreigners flee to Hong Kong.
The Daily Chronicle reports Sultan Abdul Hamid is dying after a violent fit of madness led him to refuse food. His body is described as greatly emaciated as he endures extreme agony since yesterday.
Veterans of two wars gathered at Arlington cemetery to remember the Maine disaster with 146 victims buried there. Admiral Igslee wore a decoration earned in Havana Harbor as Americans and Cubans shared in the commemoration.
New York reports a New York inventor John A Barr claims a 1909 patent on a tin bucket growler worn under clothing to carry beer unseen The device can be priced at 25 to 26 cents Barr has sued the American Tobacco Company in Baltimore for 20000000 dollars alleging use of his idea The case highlights early 20th century novelty theft and patent disputes involve a long legal fight and public interest in a discreet drink carrier.
Wyoming Representative Mondell introduces a bill to grant rights of way across federal land for weather power projects, aiming to clarify state control of water power while preserving state authority over within borders. The article notes Mondell’s view of full protection of state rights in the measure.
Chicago February 15. Antoun reports final Lowell proof that Mars is inhabited. Lowell says he photographed a new Martian canal formed after summer, water and vegetation present, implying artificial creation and living beings. he shared observations with Prof W Burnham of Yerkes Observatory during a westward stop.
In a Supreme Court decision at Columbia on February 15, the two Tillman grandchildren were taken from their grandfather Senator Ben R. Tillman and awarded to their mother in Washington. Senator Tillman commented that the ruling shifts responsibility to the guardians and praised the motive of preserving the children's welfare.
Evidence from the autopsy questions possible cause of Col Swope Werd death while noting brain and vital organs appeared normal. Dr Ludwig Jacktoon of Chicago assisted and testified no abnormality found. The coroner’s inquest will proceed with the civil jury fund.
A Berlin appeal urges would be suicides to avoid hotels in their final hours. The German keepers union asks would be personal crisis reports to patronize quieter places outside hotels. The appeal notes a death by own action in a hotel disturbs guests and hotel staff.
At Montclair New Jersey on February 15 a giant American flag will be raised on an 800 foot steel pole at Eagle Rock. The flag symbolizes liberty and prosperity for immigrants viewing New York Harbor and will be installed by patriotic groups with a Fourth of July dedication ceremony.
The Times reports Rock Island behind the Denver and Gulf railroad project from Denver to the Gulf via Dallas, Texas, with aims to reach the Pacific northwest.
Union county coroner says no inquest is needed after Alf Mr. and Mrs. John Rivers perished in a Clayton home fire caused by a coal stove explosion. The couple reportedly kept a large sum of money at home and the money was burned with the house. Mrs Rivers fell unconscious in the yard from smoke inhalation as flames engulfed the dwelling.
A garbled local report outlines a city court action against an alleged violator over a Sunday closing ordinance. It mentions a fine of fifteen dollars and a separate state fine of twenty five dollars. The summary notes city officials and a vehicular conduct provision guiding penalties.
The readable fragments indicate a rental or property notice with incomplete details. Names, dates, prices, and locations are unreadable, leaving the core action unclear.
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