Aldermen Ready for Business Tariff Fight Nearing Finish
Washington July 8 The senate adopted thirty six of eighty tariff provisions before adjourning amid debate over retaliatory measures. The act would take effect March 31 1910 with a ninety day grace period before maximum duties apply. Tea and coffee duties were stricken out in an amended report. The senate also agreed to vote on the income tax constitutional amendment submission to the states.
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Washington
Senate
Hill franchise amendments loom for Cheyenne rail line
City residents discuss granting a franchise to Hill railroads with strict build conditions. Colorado & Southern says it will build if granted, else abandon. Finance committee to report by Tuesday. Union Pacific reportedly drops opposition.
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Cheyenne
McMurray
Colorado & Southern
Union Pacific
Miners and Operators Announce Wage Agreement
Delegates from District No. 22 united mine workers and Wyoming operators reach a wage and working conditions agreement for the year starting September 1. The Cheyenne agreement scale and terms will stay in force until September 1, 1910.
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Huners
United Mine Workers of America
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Rigdon Brings Two Prisoners From Denver
Prosecuting Attorney C. L. Rigdon returned from Denver last night with Maurice Spliegal charged with embezzlement and J. C. Behilling charged with obtaining money on a worthless check. The prisoners were lodged in the county jail and will be arraigned for a preliminary hearing later.
Cheyenne Chinamen Fear Repudiation Link to New York Murder
Ah Dor of the Grand restaurant claims Chinamen implicated in a New York murder would be arrested or removed if they arrive in Cheyenne. He cites a repudiation of Chau Gain Chong Sing and Leon Ling as an order from Chinese Freemasons guiding protection or removal of the accused.
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Leon Lung
Chong Sing
Elsie Sigel
New York
Cheyenne
Ah Dor
West Sixteenth Street
Ab Dor
Chau Gain
Leon Ling
Free Masons
Appointing Registers of Vital Statistics
The state board of health appoints Incarreglators of vital statistics under a law effective July 1. Physicians and undertakers statewide must report all vital statistics to the state board.
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State Board of Health
State Board
Battling Nelson Visits Cheyenne Before Los Angeles Fight
Battling Nelson, world lightweight champion, spent last evening in Cheyenne as guest of Harry Hynds with Charles and Arthur Nelson. He heads to Los Angeles for a May 30 bout with Al Walgast, earning about 5 000 in pay. Local fans recall his career rise and his status as a legendary figure in boxing.
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Cheyenne
Nelson
Harry “Hynds
Charles
Arthur
Los Angelus
al Walgast
Neleog
Heda
Pugilieta
America
Mrs Graham Hurt When Pony Cart Overturns
Mrs Joseph T Graham wife of the mail clerk was seriously injured when her pony cart panicked at firecrackers and toppled at Seymour street near Nineteenth. She was unconscious for a time but by nine oclock last evening was reported resting well.
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Joseph T. Graham
Seymour Street
Seymour
Nineteenth
Graham
Indians to meet Battery C and D at Pioneer Park
The Indians play Battery C and D of the Fourth Artillery this afternoon at 2 at Pioneer Park. The Goldlers boast a strong lineup after defeating the Ninth Cavalry colored team, previously deemed invincible. The same matchups are scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
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Indians
Fourth Artillery
Pioneer Park
Goldlers
Ninth Cavalry
Indiana
Miss Dona Cook in Serious Condition at Local Hospital
Dona Cook niece of the state superintendent and former St Johns nurse lies seriously ill after an operation for appendicitis. Her father is at the bedside from Douglas and the mother is due today as friends await news of her improvement.
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Mias Dona Cook
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
St. John's Hospital
Mias Cook
Douglas
Supreme Deputy Visits Cheyenne Harbor For Growth Push
P. Gaylord of Linggin Nob, supreme deputy of the American Order of Protection, toured Cheyenne harbor on Friday and Saturday. He praised the harbor’s performance and aimed to expand local membership from about 100 to roughly 200 soon.
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Cheyenne Harbor
P. Gaylord
Linggin
Nob
American Order of Protection
Cheyenne
Physician Dies After Drinking Own Prescription in Wyoming
Gilleta Wyoming July 3 A report from Hulett Crook County says Dr J W Wagner formerly of this place died there several days ago three hours after taking a dose of medicine to prove to a female patient that the mixture was harmless The woman complained that the medicine caused distress and nausea Wagner claimed the effect was imaginary and drank a quantity of the mixture He fell ill and died after three hours of agony
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Gilleta
Wyo
Hulett
Hitertor
Crook County
J. W. Wagner
Wagner
Heroic Family Drowns Saving Girl at Local Lake
Fort Collins July 3. George Fuller his wife and three children died in a lake twelve miles north while attempting to rescue a little girl who had fallen in while reaching for a basket of water. The parents and two boys perished in the effort.
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Fort Collins
Golo
George Fuller
Baby Born Aboard Burlington Train Near Sheridan
Mrs. H. V. Rodgers of Minds fe at the state hospital here welcomed a new daughter born on a Burlington train about 20 miles from Sheridan while en route home from Alaska.
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Sheridan, Wyd
H. V. Rodgers
State Hospital
Burlington
Sheridan
Motor Cyclist George Michaels Killed in Colorado Turn
Denver July 3. George Michaels was killed during a five mile motor cycle race at Overland Park when he lost control on a turn and was thrown from his bike.
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Denver
George Michaels
Overland Pary
Lance
President's Family at Beverly Plans for Taft Visit
The president will leave Washington for Beverly Massachusetts in the afternoon with Mr Taft and his son to join a brief stay. After Monday they will head to a warmer clime then return for further engagements.
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Bummer
White House
Joe S
Beverly
Mass
Taft
Lightning Kills Two Children in Denver Play Area
Denver reports lightning killed four year old Agnea Garland and nine year old Edward H. Garland while they played in a knee high area near their mother who was cooking. The incident occurred in the afternoon on July 3.
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Denver
Agnea Garland
Edward H. Garland
Cook
President Tal Honors Dr. Stephenson Monument Unveiling
President Tal spoke at the unveiling of a monument to Dr. Benjamin Franklin Stephenson founder of the G A R. He praised the organization and the Civil War veterans who fought for the nation.
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Taht
Washington
Tal
Benjamin Franklin Stephenson
State Superintendent Cook Returns After Health Improvement
State superintendent A. D. Cook has returned to the city after a weeks outing at Cowney's park in the mountains forty miles south of Douging. He is much improved and will depart for Denver to attend the N. B. A. convention.
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Cook
A.D. Cook
Cowney's Park
Douging
Weather summary for July 8 1909 in Washington Wyoming
Local weather report for the 24 hours ending 6 p m July 8 1909 shows a maximum temperature of 66 degrees and a minimum of 64 with no precipitation. Forecasts call for Sunday showers in Wyoming and generally fair conditions Monday. The report is issued by W. Palwer, weather director.
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Washington
Wyoming
Palwer
Secten
O'Neil Upsets Nat Dewey In Fast Heavyweight Bout
Tim O'Neil of Chicago defeated Nat Dewey of Crawford Nebraska in Rawlins Wyoming on July 3 in the fastest heavyweight bout seen locally. O'Neil dominated all rounds and floored Dewey with a clean right cross in the seventh to win by knockout. George Martin posted a $600 check backing Phil Kearney of Denver to beat any man of the same weight in the West.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Tim O'Neil
Chicago
Nat Dewey
Crawford
Nebraska
O'Neil
Dewey
George Martin
Phil Kearney
Denver
West
Pete Sullivan
Leading Mason to Attend Consistory in Cheyenne
Masons from across the state gather for the Sixteenth reunion of Wyoming Consistory No 1 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in Cheyenne. The event opens tomorrow and runs through Thursday with a banquet to close. Grand Commander James Daniel Richardson of Murfreesboro Tennessee attends on official visit. A class of 30 to 35 will take the degrees.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
James Daniel Richardson
Murfreesboro
Tenn
Sermon Subjects at Churches Today
Sermon subjects at several churches today include First Congregational Morning "The Study of Patriotism" and Evening "Social Settlements and Religion" First Presbyterian Morning "The Source of Anarchy" and Evening "Cuban Civilization" by Mr J A Stevens of the Eleventh Infantry First Baptist Morning "The Charm of the Christian Life" and Evening "The Spirit of Our National Hymn."
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First Congregational
First Presbyterian
J. A. Stevens
Eleventh Infantry
First Baptist
Lady Manager of Postal During Hill's Absence
Miss Genevieve B Seghers arrives from Chicago to manage the Postal Telegraph office in James Hills absence on his honeymoon. The expert operator will handle duties in his absence.
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Hill
Genevieve B. Seghers
Chicago
City
Postal Telegraph Company
James Hill
Seghers
Yale Wins Third Game And Supremacy
Yale defeated Harvard five to two to clinch two of three games and claim college supremacy in a New York match dated July 3.
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YALE
New York
Harvard
State Leader 10 Give Splendid Prizes
A Wyoming scene features the State Leader and Farmer and Ranchman announcing a grand giveaway. Over $4,000 in prizes include a Buick touring car and four other autos valued at $650 each plus twelve scholarships. Subscriptions determine winners across districts with multiple chances.
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Beiler
Wyoming
Farmer and Ranchman
Magaine
Leader Publishing Company
Colorado
Montana
Idaho
Leader
Wyoming Agricultural
Civic League Sets Plans for Two Playgrounds in City
The Woman's Civic League approved locations and equipment for two child play areas. A committee will study sites for a Central school grounds tennis court, swings, sand piles, see saws, and a South Side playground, aiming to enable use during vacations. The group also voted to allocate 498.10 from Tax Day toward a playground fund and urged improvements to drinking fountains at the public school.
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South Side
Woman's Civic League
Comralttes
Mra
Jo Clark
B. Bartlett
Mra. Roberts, Jr
Ira Pee
Alte.m. Magoon
Miss Side
Notic
Thane Ee
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Ling
Battling Nelson
Wright Aeroplane
Secor I Weluefer
Orville Wright
Dayton
MISS
Weater
Tuosda
Moraing
Chicago Scraper
Mason
Civic League
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