Snakes Make Lovely Pets and Cowboys Bend to Trout Taste
In Greeley California on July 8 Professor Ly Adams of the State Normal School keeps about 73 snake species for study. A rattlesnake captured near Crow Creek is held with a forked stick and lifted into a tin can. Adams and Harn fried a big rattler and found its meat tasted like trout, suggesting potential culinary uses. The display uses glass cages to show habits while students are warned not to handle the capture tool due to venom.
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Greeley
Cala
Ly. Adams
Elate
Adams
Professor Adams
Crow Creek
Professor Harn
Adama
Notable Arrivals Stir Cheyenne Scene From Across State
Casper residents Davis and Clibh arrived in Cheyenne for business. Riverton and Ross travelers joined northbound visitors, while Senator Clarence P. Clark came from Evanston and headed to Denver. Lander pair John W Cook and Mrs Cook, Saratoga men William Kennedy and Edward Freeman, Egbert businessman A Wilkinson, and Union Pacific baggage master Dell Keppler also checked in with local officials.
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Frtine
Ross
Aanes
Riverton
Clarence P. Clark
Cheyenne
Mvanston
Denver
John W. Cook
Lander
William Kennedy
Edward Freeman
Saratoga
A. Wilkinson
Egbert
Dell Keppler
Union Pacific
Bushneil
Major Opium Trafficking Ring Busted Across Regions
Officials announce the arrest of nearly a dozen suspects linked to a large organized opium smuggling network. The crackdown targets a major trafficking operation spanning several areas as authorities move to disrupt the cartel.
Cheyenne Chautauqua Tickets Urge Quick Purchase
Public spirited Cheyenne residents are urged to buy season tickets for the Chautauqua course before the sale ends. The committee notes that $2.00 tickets admit to all three performances and $4.25 would cover single events, with last day for guaranteed tickets to fund the season.
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Cheyenne
Admissio
CIA
Confesses At Last On Wyoming Governor’s Fence
A derailed discussion on Governor Brobdks's oath and a Johnsen Langford prize fight proposal unfolds. The governor pivots to a professional statesman defense, blaming a newspaper for misstatements while claiming the law allows boxing events. Many fights in Wyoming during his term are cited as context.
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Brobdks’ Firat Bonbas- Aletterances
Pelzo
Johnson-Langford
Wyoming
Governor’s stance on boxing laws and public duty
The piece criticizes Governor Brooks for unclear statements on boxing contests and alleged misreading of the law. It argues promoters used fights for profit, notes the state forbids prize fights, and questions the governor’s awareness and oath duties. The argument portrays a delayed, thorough public confession of official shortcomings.
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Confedta
Wyoming
Brooks
Johnson
Langfor
Thc
Warren Urges Examination Of Wyoming Irrigation Projects
Senator Warren called on Secretary Ballinger in Washington to press examination of two Wyoming irrigation efforts to decide on the $20,000,000 act. The Goshen and Shoshone projects will be reviewed by the army engineer board soon after its organization by July 20. The board, set to study reclamation needs and the $26,000,000 indebtedness certificates, may begin duties before August and report to the president in the fall. Theodore Roosevelt praised the Chiautauqua as a thoroughly democratic American institution and urged attendance in Cheyenne starting July.
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Washington, D. C
Warren
Ballinger
Wyoming
Upta
Army Engineer Board
Board of Army Engineers
Beard
Rain Prayer Follows Drought Call From Minneapolis Churches
In Minneapolis on a July evening, church parishes led prayers for rain amid ongoing drought. The Kelseopa churches urged divine aid, asking God to provide moderate showers to sustain the needy and honor the Lord, citing Jesus Christ and the promises of providence.
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Crayer
Minneapolis
Divine Providence
Jesus Chilat
Jesus Christ
Scotch Banks Deceitful Show of Gold Transfer
London periodically sends a considerable amount of gold to Scotland for banking entries then returns it to London. The gold sometimes travels in the original packages and is held only briefly to enter Scots accounts before being sent back.
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Deceiteul
London
Scotland
Devotees Recall Piano Playing With Cigars
A humorous anecdote describes a pianist who could only perform with a cigar in his mouth. He would bite and munch the cigar between notes, continuing to play until the cigar was finished, then conclude the performance.
Wilson Expected as Democratic 1912 Presidential Candidate
New York July 8 Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University is floated as the Democratic candidate for the 1912 presidency. A plan ties Wilson to Wall Street and political interests with a New Jersey governorship backing to support his national bid. ]
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
United States
Wall Street
Wilson
New Jersey
Cartry
Harmon
Big Pigsity Passenger Figures From Reno Rally
Southern Pacific reports 12 000 flexe tans traveled to Reno for the event. 11 000 came from west of Ogden and 1 000 from east. Fare revenue was 176 000 dollars with 27 000 for sleeping car accommodations. Officials estimate visitors spent about 900 000 dollars in Reno.
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San Francisco
Reno
Meares
Ogden
Twiiman Company
Southern Pacific
Mght
Candles Set Coffin of Baby in Pittsburgh Home
In Pittsburgh on July 8 two children of John Kronesky of Bpart burg found their baby brother’s coffin afire near the death watch. Flames from candles on the bier set the casket afire, frost spreading to the coffin as firemen removed the burning casket and much furniture.
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Pittsburg
John Kronesky
Bpartburg
Ueby
Recu
Pueblo Switchmen Strike Impacts Rail Line Traffic
Reports indicate the switchmen strike is affecting road transport at the Colorado Pyel Iron camp and Pueblo, with Sunrise and Wyoming businesses feeling the effects as workers protest. Details remain incomplete as the strike continues to disrupt railroad operations and local commerce.
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Wygoning
Sunrise
Ape
Colorado
Colorado strikes disrupt ore shipments and fuel supply
Colorado faced shortages as Pueblo strike halted ore shipments from the Sunrive mine and C B has 156 tons shipped. Freight engines and coal supply to Colorado Fuel and Iron mines faltered. passenger trains on the Northwestern line were not affected though some engines burned fuel.
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Colorado
Pueblo
Chi & Northwestern
Colorado Fuel & En
Norsk Weatern Burt
White House to Have Lightning Rods
Washington reports the White House is being equipped with lightning rods by government decree to protect the executive mansion. During President Taft’s absence, rods will be installed on twelve chimneys and connected by a cable along the parapet, with no rods on executive offices.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Robbery at gun's muzzle nets $615
Police tracked a trio of similar robberies across the city. A Japanese laborer named Kage was robbed near Warren Avenue, while the Barclay brothers were moved to the county jail after separate late week incidents. Suspects demanded cash at gunpoint.
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Pourri
Barclay Brothers
Kage
Jett Nash
B.C
South Prefers Silver Dollar Over Bank Notes
The South favors the silver dollar over paper currency due to a belief that banks are unreliable. Many residents, including both Black and white communities, keep treasure buried rather than in banks, making silver coins more trusted for savings.
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South
West
Wyoming Weather Forecast For Weekend In Washington DC
Generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday in Wyoming. Local data shows a 74 hour period ending 6 p.m. July 8 showing a maximum of 86 degrees and a minimum of 56 with no precipitation.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Opium Smuggling Case Aimed at Paso Firm
July 3 report from Paso, Texas notes a smuggling case tied to a local firm. J. C. Hall confessed involvement, linking others to the operation and outlining the route and methods used in the illicit trade.
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Paso
Texas
J. C. Hall
Weight loss linked to tooth decay in 1000-year-old Surrey children
Medical inspection of 1,000-year-old children in Surrey England shows those with several decayed teeth weighed on average 2.69 pounds less than peers with intact teeth.
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Surrey
Eng
Paper singing at Sherman Co
Stes. Jours praised Deep Rack Artesian Water in a brief note about local beverage offerings. The item mentions Sherman County and encourages readers to phone igf for more details.
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Sherman Co
Stes. Jours
Igf
Window Shades at Sherman Reported Disturbance
Fragmentary notice describes a disturbance in Sacramento involving Anton Root at Chico and references a suicide attempt by jumping into the Sacramento River. A separate incident notes Joris defeated by Jack Jonson in a Recon 4 event. A man attempted to harm his wife and was found serious but non fatal.
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Cal
Anton Root
Chico
Tod
Joris
Jack Jonson
Alving Fi
Jas
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