Miner unions leader tours Cheyenne voicing concerns
Edwin Perry of Indianapolis secretary of the United Mine Workers says conditions nationwide are far from satisfactory and predicts better times ahead. He attends meetings with operators in District No. 22 with President Gibson noting informal progress and potential wage dispute discussions ahead.
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Edwin Perry
Indianapolis
Ind
International Union of United Mine Workers of America
Gibson
United Mine Workers of America
Wyoming
Pacific
Cheyenne
Pacific Coast
Vancouver
B. C
Mr. Perry
Tirnout
Perry
International Union
Wealthy Kansas Banker Found Dead in Seneca Home
SENECA Kans July 24 Robert Thornburrow former banker and one of the wealthiest men in the area was found dead at his residence. It is believed he died by his own hand. Thornburrow was president of the Bancroft Bank in the state. the cashier McGuire had just been bound over on defa ulting charges in district court. Thornburrow had worried over the bank's troubles and yesterday studied state banking laws.
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Seneca, Kans
Robert Thornburrow
Thornburrow
Bancroft
McGuire
Thirteen Miners Drown in Evans Station Mine Disaster
In Uniontown Pennsylvania a cloudburst flooded the Superba No 2 mine at Evans Station trapping workers four thousand feet from the mouth. Thirteen miners died and thirty seven escaped after swimming to the mine entrance amid heavy debris. Many victims left behind families and about thirty orphaned children. It will take sixty days to drain the mine and recover bodies as pumps are readied for rescue efforts.
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Uniontown
Ke Rate
Evans Station
Senate approves $25,000 mining station in Wyoming
The senate passed a bill allocating 25000 dollars to establish a mining experiment station under the federal bureau of mines at Lander Wyoming. Senator Warren was informed by Interior Secretary Fisher that Wyoming’s land segregation request in Central Wyoming has been sent to the president for water power withdrawal conflicts and a modification is expected, after which the department will approve the application and forward to Taft.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
Federal Bureau of Mines
Lander
Wyo
Warren
Fisher
Wyoming
Central Wyoming Co
Taft
Cheyenne Councilman Plans Action Against Immoral Dances
Councilman Henry Sweet announces an investigation into Cheyenne dance halls for dances such as the Texas Tommite Raggin Gide Griszley Bear and Bunnie Hug. He will propose ordinances to ban indecent dances and prevent their importation, praising state officials for child protection efforts.
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Henry Sweet
Griszley, Bear
Bunnie Hug
Sweet
Hye
Explosion at Ortiz Valley ranch claims four lives
Four people were killed and two seriously injured in an explosion at the dynamite storage building used as sleeping quarters on Ortiz Valley ranch near Antonito Colorado. A Mexican man was blown through the roof and found 75 feet away from the wreckage.
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Antonito
Colo
Ortiz Valley
Wil son Likely to Attend Cheyenne Frontier Days Gala
The Frontier Days committee invited Woodrow Wilson, the Democratic presidential nominee, to stop over in Cheyenne during his planned West trip next month for the celebration. Chairman Stone said the invitation was sent after learning of his itinerary and hinted a Cheyenne visit could occur. Previous notable guests include Admiral Togo and President Taft. Colonel Roosevelt also attended after returning from Africa.
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Woodrow Wilson
The
United States
West
Frontier Days Committee
Cheyenne
Stone
Wilson
Colonel Roosevelt
Africa
Conflicting Testimony Places Jenkins in Two Places at Once
During the afternoon session nearly twenty-five witnesses testified Jenkins was downtown between 6 30 and 7 but several offered conflicting accounts. John Hague said Jenkins visited his home at 2622 Thomea Street around 6 30 to 6 45 and stayed about twenty minutes. Other witnesses placed Jenkins in Boyd's Cigar Store and Bird's Store between 7 and 7 20 with varying details. Page 8 continues.
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Jenkins
Elmer Keefe
Henry Arp
Geo. B. Davis
Walter Davis
Walter Murphy
Paul Pearson
Paul L. Stone
Robert Pearson
Ira Hanna
Willie Brennan
Emmett Stapleton
Otto
Rigdon
Young Pearson
Otto Cobry
Boyd
Oscar J. Lamb
Bird
Presbyterian
Sean
Mia
Rosa
Jenks “Ink
Joseph Griffin
Cheyenne State Leader Expands Names and Coverage
The Cheyenne State Leader reports 200 new names added to its oli Gyation and 50 subscribers in the first three days of the week. The paper claims premier local political and sporting coverage and ongoing daily Jenkins trial features.
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Cheyenne
Leader
Tent Collapse at Amusement Ride Endangers Children
A carnival tent covering Leather's Amusement merry go round at Nineteenth and Wddy streets collapsed after 6 yesterday afternoon as riders, including women and children, were moving at speed. Several were thrown, a woman named Bently sustained a deep wrist cut, and two small children clung to horses before being hurled. Owner cites stakes giving way as the cause amid frantic cries.
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Leather's Amusement Company
Wddy
Bently
Defense Attorney Signals Jenkins Testimony In Murder Trial
Defense attorney Koos informed the court the prisoner J Warren Jenkins would testify, a pivotal move as the trial nears closing. Prosecutors challenged the strategy while Ross argues to reveal his client’s character to set up Jenkins’ flagging alibi, with about fifteen witnesses heard and a tense schedule ahead. Miss Bird, state superintendent, observed for possible educational use.
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J. Warren Jenkins
Yeouter
Koos
Ross
Jenkins
Parmalles
Jenkine
Miss Bird
Mrs Beard and Jenkins Tales in Murder Trial
Testimony by Mrs. Beard wife of the coroner described Jenkins as nervous at the Wuhan night of April 14 1912 and identified a stranger on the porch. She testified Jenkins worked for Dr Beard on a home addition and acted mannerly while the defense pressed for more details. Judge Perrmallee sustained several objections as the case moved toward Page 8.
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Ross
Jenkins
Doctor Beard
Parmallee
Rosa
Weather forecast for Wyoming in The Weather Washington
The weather for Wyoming is generally fair on Thursday and Friday with no significant changes expected. Dry conditions are forecast across the region.
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Washington
Db. c
Wyoming
Mondell Denies Roosevelt Delegates Charge Bluffs
Rep Mondell of Wyoming, a credentials committee member, called Roosevelt managers claims of improper delegate denial in Chicago “mere bluffs” with no substantiation. He argued Roosevelt backers inflamed unrest and suspicion, swaying many good people.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
Chicago
House Today
Representative Mondell
Wyoyilng
Credentials Committee
Mondell
Woman Lives Only on Water for 33 Days in St Louis
Mise Lizyle Verlin of Rast St Louis began a water fast on June 21 to lose weight. She weighed 211 pounds at the start and 192 pounds after thirty-three days as of July 24.
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Rast
Ross Denies Destroying Evidence In Jenking Trial
Defense attorney asserts he will prove the usual ten burn clothes claim and that no evidence was destroyed. He describes visits to the Jenkins home with Dr Beard and Sheriff Roach to show no mistreatment occurred. The testimony aims to show Jenkins’ failure to witness violence and his agitated state after the alleged events. Cont on Page 2.4.
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Jenkins
Orieninatien
Foss
Mra. Jenkins
Ross
Loco
J. Warren Jenking
Wpen
Parmalloe
Kees
Stalin
Thin T
Doeter Hoard
Larainie
Wee Toe
Jentking
Abedopantel
Sherrif Roach
Dorlor Beard
Olere
Joy
Doctor Beard
Jenkne
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EK Labor Ghitt
Operatora
Minera
Scase
Kansas
Otto Fischer
Temple
Doctor Benard
Yeu
Wedon
Pthia
Mra
Beard
Teddy
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