17 Jul 1909
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1909
Page
1
The article reports a heated exchange over a tariff bill with Aldrich and Taft involved. A statement attributed to the president signals possible downward revision to appease protectionist protests as conferees struggle over schedules and votes. The Senate and House leaders react variedly to the president’s stance.
Jeffersonville, Ind. July 16. Mrs Lena Brooks wife of John Brooks of Salem died at Jeffersonville hospital during treatment for appendicitis. Dr BE W Bruner reported he dreamt at the exact hour of death that the death would occur. She suffered cerebral hemorrhage after five weeks of treatment. it was her third fatal attack.
Secretary McVeigh said Washington today that the government's bond resources are ample. He asserted that even if Congress approves three percent bonds to cover the Panama Canal's total cost less existing appropriations, the bond issue will be enough as needed.
Pittsburg July 16 strikers at Pressed Steel Car faced a tense stand off as women including a baby on one arm resisted police searches for firearms. A trooper beat and jailed a man after breaking a door. martial law spreads in McKees Rocks. The plant remains closed as clashes injure about thirty. orders to shoot to kill appeared to fail.
Chicago widow Mary J. Hoxie, widow of John R. Hoxie, faced court actions over a contract to pay 85060 for a 130 volume Dickens edition. She had signed in 1901 to pay 85060 for 180 volumes, paid a note, and delivered six volumes before refusing further delivery citing dissatisfaction.
Chicago reports that Charles R. Crane of Chicago vice president of the Crane company has been chosen by President Taft for minister to China. It is believed he has accepted and the appointment will be formally announced soon.
An earthquake was felt in Santa Barbara California at 1 28 AM on July 16 shaking buildings but causing no known damage according to local reports.
Union Pacific asserts a right of way 400 feet wide through Brighton Colorado and begins work tearing up a bridge and fencing land with buildings valued at 20000 dollars. Residents clash with armed laborers but cooler heads prevail and the matter heads to court. The railroad claims 200 feet on each side of its track based on a 1968 grant and seeks to lease disputed land after taking possession.
Yester day morning W H Buckner of Wilmington Del a traveling salesman came to Memphis on business. After the visit he and Mrs Anna May Hal decided to marry that evening. The ceremony was held in a taxicab with court attaches and newspaper men as witnesses and the horn of the car pealing as bells.
The Ninth Cavalry Band plays at Fort Russell three evenings weekly near the car line end, starting at 8 o'clock. The band promises excellent music and invites Cheyenne guards to attend.
Spokane reports seven thousand applications at the land office today boosting two day total to seventeen thousand. Missoula records four thousand registrations by 4 30 for Flathead lands, signaling strong western settlement interest.
Frail report from San Francisco dated July 16 describes Mrs. Josephine Henninger of Oakland forming a corporation with other women to pursue two aims. First to pool assets and pursue civil action to recover money and valuables allegedly taken by Johnson. Second to prosecute Johnson criminally for obtaining money by false pretenses and to keep him imprisoned in San Quentin until he can no longer pose a threat to marriages.
Honolulu reports about twenty thousand Japanese, many veterans of the Mikado army, encamped in the Hawaiian Islands. Twenty contempt citations were issued for leaders accused of violating injunctions against boycotting and interfering with workers returning to plantations. Court-martials and martial law measures are described as established in several island areas.
Flood in the Mississippi River at St Louis reached a crest of thirty six and one tenth feet after last week’s rains in Missouri. The river will hold steady for two days then fall as Missouri tributaries decline. Levees hold, no further property destruction expected unless breaks occur.
Fragmented OCR text mentions a remarkable event involving a boll weevil, references to cotton and place names, but the meaning is unclear and many words are garbled. The readable elements imply an agricultural pest incident linked to Jub and cline.
Washington July 16 Speaker Cannon watched as Democrats hammered the Republicans 28 to 14 in the Congressional baseball game at American League Park. Democrats rode ten-run second inning while piling 23 hits and committing five errors to Republicans 20 hits and nine errors.
An American man, unnamed, reported spotting a Chinese man he believes is Leon Ling, wanted for the Elsie Sigel murder in New York. The man shouted for a police arrest, Ling escaped, and a later photo identification at Beotland Yards supported the sighting. Ambassador Reid asked Washington about extradition if Ling is captured.
Paris reports Duchess de Chaulnes widow Theodora Shontsa of Chicago may wed Prince Joachim Murat despite denials by his father. The prince, known in Paris for bachelor circles, reportedly met the widow at a social event after invitations from Paris hostesses last winter.
Stockholm July 16. A new dirigible torpedo recently patented by a Swedish inventor has aroused great interest in Swedish naval circles. The projectile is operated by electricity and has a range of 6,000 yards. Its course can be altered while under water at the operator's will, and it can be exploded whenever desired. It has a speed of thirty knots at any depth.
Detroit and Washington played a likely record 18 inning game ending 0 0. Gray of Washington pitched eight innings with one hit allowed before straining his side and leaving the game.
Toheren July 16 Mohammed Ali chief mujtehids and nationalist leaders amid vast crowd. Mohammed Ali seeks refuge at Russian summer legation under protection of Cos sacks and Sepoys from Russian and British representatives. The new shah remains a minor. Asadul Mulk named regent. Looting targets shah’s soldiers houses. telegraph company manager’s residence plundered. other foreign homes spared.
Denver July 16 Western Federation members at the American Smelting and Refining plant were advised to strike if the organized wage scale is not recognized. The recommendation came from the federation’s executive board on the convention floor after minutes were read and tensions between factions showed no open dispute.
In Des Moines Iowa on July 16 Attorney J G Gallagher kept his wife awake by two hours of whist after a laudanum dose to stave off sleep. Doctors removed the drug from her stomach and prescribed the game as a strange measure. Gallagher beat Death as chief opponent but lost several games to his wife.
A letter to Frances Oll erenshaw reports Mrs. R W Bryant and her niece Miss Gillum, who have been traveling the Pacific coast, are now in San Diego California awaiting further plans.
Yosterday Colonel Kirby compiled the state militia shoot results for the Governor's Cup. Cheyenne Company G won 1384 of 1760, Sheridan placed second with 1273. Lieutenant Arp of Cheyenne led individual scoring with 204 of 960. Ten to twelve shooters listed as eligible for Camp Perry. National Guards will camp at Crow Creek reservation this year.
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