Snakes as Pets Attract Curiosity In California College
In Greeley California on July 8 Professor Ly Adams of the state normal school demonstrates tame venomous snakes, noting 73 species on display. A rattlesnake is captured near Crow Creek and kept in a glass cage for study. Adams and colleague Harn report rattlesnake meat tasting like trout and discuss use of venomous snakes as pets and potential meat dishes.
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Cala
Ly. Adams
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Professor Adams
Crow Creek
Professor Harn
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Local arrivals in Cheyenne and surrounding towns
Casper residents Davis and Clibh arrived in Cheyenne for a brief city visit. Riverton’s Aanes came from the north late night, while Clark from Evanston journeyed to Cheyenne and left for Denver. Lander’s Mr and Mrs Cook are in the city along with Saratoga’s Kennedy and Freeman. Wilkinson of Egbert is in Cheyenne on business. Keppler of Union Pacific returned from a farm visit near Bushnell.
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Aanes
Riverton
Clarence P. Clark
Cheyenne
Mvanston
Denver
John W. Cook
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William Kennedy
Edward Freeman
Saratoga
A. Wilkinson
Egbert
Dell Keppler
Union Pacific
Bushneil
Opium Smuggling Network Targeted by Officials
Authorities announce arrests of nearly a dozen suspects across regions as a major opium trafficking ring is disrupted. The operation aims to dismantle one of the country’s largest organized smuggling cases, with officials estimating coordinated actions nationwide.
Last Day for Cheyenne Chautauqua Season Tickets Offer
Residents urged to buy season tickets at $2.00 to support the Cheyenne Chautauqua committee and guarantee entertainment access. The notice explains the ticket guarantees, pledges, and the public benefit of the event, urging immediate purchase to ensure the season proceeds.
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Cheyenne
Admissio
CIA
Fat
Confesses At Last On Law Or Prize Fight Inquiry
The governor defends his actions citing professional statesman restraint as he blames a newspaper for misstatements. He also claims the Johnson Langford prize fight and several boxing events fall within the law while acknowledging broader questions about content versus price in Wyoming fights during his term.
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Brobdks’ Firat Bonbas- Aletterances
Pelzo
Johnson-Langford
Wyoming
Governor's stance on boxing sparks controversy
The article critiques Governor Brooks on boxing legality and public statements. It argues promoters used fights for profit, notes the law forbids prizefights, and accuses the governor of evasive explanations. It contends his delayed public confession reveals official shortcomings.
Warren presses Wyoming irrigation project review
Washington July 8 Senator Warren urged Secretary Ballinger to examine two Wyoming irrigation projects to decide if the 20 million dollar act and related Goshen and Shoshone designs should proceed. An army engineer board will study reclamation plans and the 26 million dollar debt issue, reporting to the president in fall. Roosevelt called the Chautauqua the most democratic American institution and Cheyenne hosts events starting July 7.
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Washington, D. C
Warren
Ballinger
Wyoming
Upta
Army Engineer Board
Board of Army Engineers
Beard
Crayer Fore Wain In Minneapolis Churches
Minneapolis churches gathered in prayer last night for rain amid a drought. Parishioners cited divine providence and asked God to send moderate showers to sustain crops and honor the Lord Jesus Christ.
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Crayer
Minneapolis
Divine Providence
Jesus Chilat
Jesus Christ
Scotch banks make deceitful showing on gold flow
London transfers gold to Scotland periodically, storing funds briefly in Scotch banks before returning to London. The practice sees gold moved in original packages and quickly accounted for, highlighting risky liquidity handling and interbank movement.
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Deceiteul
London
Scotland
Devotees Recall Cigar Loving Pianist Playback
A reminiscence recalls a pianist who could not play without a cigar. He would bite and munch a large cigar between his teeth while at the instrument, continuing until the cigar was eaten, then the performance ended.
Wilsons Candidacy Seen for 1912 Presidency
New York July 8 Woodrow Wilson president of Princeton University is suggested as the Democratic candidate for the 1912 race. News says a Wall Street political bloc will back him and that he may be nominated for New Jersey governor first to strengthen support for the national ticket.
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New York
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
United States
Wall Street
Wilson
New Jersey
Cartry
Harmon
Distant Crowd Locks Reno Revenue From Rail Battle
The Southern Pacific reports attendance at Reno for a battle event reached about 12 000 travelers. Most came from west of Ogden with a smaller share from the east. Rail fares totaled 176 000 dollars and 27 000 dollars went to sleeping car service. Officials estimate total Reno spending near 900 000 dollars.
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Reno
Meares
Ogden
Twiiman Company
Southern Pacific
Mght
Candles Set Coffin of Baby in Pittsburgh
Pittsburg, Pa. July 8. Two children of John Kronesky of Bpart burg found their baby brother’s casket on fire during a death vigil. Candles from the bier sparked flames that damaged the casket and much furniture. firefighters removed the burning casket and contained the blaze.
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Pittsburg
John Kronesky
Bpartburg
Ueby
Recu
Pueblo Switchmen Strike Impacts Colorado Fields
The Pueblo switchmen strike disrupts road transport affecting Colorado Pyel and Iron camp operations at Pueblo. The stoppage spreads to Wyoming and Sunrise areas as rail traffic slows and related business feels the effect of the walkout.
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Wygoning
Sunrise
Ape
Colorado
Colorado Mines Face Fuel Shortage Amid Labor Strike
Disrupted shipments from the Pueblo strike leave Colorado Fuel and Iron unable to secure coal for mines. Sunriver ore and other freight assets stall on the Chicago and Northwestern line. Passenger service remains running but freight engines on the Northern Western are affected.
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Colorado
Pueblo
Chi & Northwestern
Colorado Fuel & En
Norsk Weatern Burt
White House to Have Lightning Rods
Washington July 8 Lightning rods are being installed on the White House by government decree to protect the executive mansion from electrical storms. The twelve chimneys will bear capparatas while President Taft is away, with rods on the parapet cable and intervals along the roof. Office buildings adjacent remain unprotected.
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Washington
White House
Taft
Robbery at gun's muzzle nets $615
Police report three similar robberies in the city over the past week. The Barclay brothers were moved to county jail after being charged in a related case. A Japanese laborer named Kage was robbed Sunday night on Warren Avenue near the city park, two men forcefully demanded fifteen dollars.
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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 distrust of banks among many residents. Colored people and uneducated whites reportedly keep treasure buried, making coinage more trusted and durable than bank notes.
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South
West
Weather Report for Wyoming Area and Washington
Forecast notes generally fair conditions for Saturday and Sunday. Local data show a maximum of 86 degrees and a minimum of 56 with no precipitation in the 74 hours ending 6 p.m. July 8, 1900.
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Washington, D. C
Wyoming
Opium Smuggling Confession Ties to El Paso Case
In El Paso Texas July 3 authorities report a confession by J C Hall linking to a narcotics smuggling ring. The statement may outline routes and accomplices as investigators press for further details and formal charges.
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Paso
Texas
J. C. Hall
Weight difference linked to tooth decay in ancient children
Medical inspection of 1,000 year old children in Surrey England shows those with several decayed teeth weighed an average 2.69 pounds less than those with intact teeth.
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Surrey
Eng
Paper singing at Sherman Co
Stes Jours comments on Deep Rack Artesian Water noted in Sherman County article. Phone igf and find out details from the column about the water claim and local reaction.
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Sherman Co
Stes. Jours
Igf
Window Shades at Sherman Reported in Sacramento Area
Fragmentary OCR notes mention a death attempt by jumping into the Sacramento River and a nonfatal injury to an individual named Tod Joris after an incident involving Jack Jonson. The text references a county jail and a reconciliation or recon report, with scattered names and places including Chico and Sacramento.
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Cal
Anton Root
Chico
Tod
Joris
Jack Jonson
Alving Fi
Jas
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