Local men keep on buying land at thriving state sale
By the end of day two in the Wyoming state land sale about 7000 acres had transferred to private ownership. Cheyenne citizens led most purchases while outsiders viewed property. enthusiasm grows despite eastern absence and delays in advertising. The Greater Cheyenne and Industrial clubs back the sale, signaling future benefits for Cheyenne and Wyoming.
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Om Dail
Chéyenne
Wyoming
Nebraska
Cheyenne
RIFLES LANDING IN IRELAND PROMPTS SEARCH
Reports say rifles and ammunition from America landed along the Connemara coast within the last twenty four hours. Police and Royal Irish Constabulary search heavy coastal areas for the arms and their smugglers amid tensions over home rule.
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Tullamore
Ireland
America
Connemara
Royal Irishcoin
Goast
First Canal Tolls Then Rolls In For Panama Transit
Washington June 18 the first cash return to the United States from Panama canal tolls was recorded. Collections on barge traffic begun May 18 carried cargoes due to Panama railroad congestion. Sugar shipments formed the bulk of revenue with freight per load around one dollar and thirty cents.
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Washington
United States
Panama Canal
Panama
Burlington plans three principal division points
General Superintendent B D Young with C D Peckinpaugh and M J Foley visited Burlington headquarters in Alliance Nebraska. The company aims to make Alliance Sheridan and Casper the three main division points. Casper will gain large terminal yards freight and passenger shops employing hundreds. Work proceeds on a brick platform and a gravel used for ballast as the Platte channel is realigned to prevent flood risk.
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Casper
Wyo
B. BD. Young
Burlington
Alliance
Neb
C. D Peckinpaugh
Sheridan
M. J. Foley
Greybull
Young
Messrs
Peckenpaugh
Foley
Northwestern
Nhon
Platte
Gongiliators Settle The Goal Strike In Virginia
In Washington on June 18 representatives of operators in the Manawheeod fields of West Virginia and the miners workers accepted a proposal from three conciliators appointed by Secretary of Labor Wilson. The plan extends the strike of 6000 workers and provides one dollar ten cents monthly to be deducted from wages.
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Washington
West Virginia
Wilson
Docks Burn Loss Great Blame Suffragists
Glasgow on June 18 reports say several sailors perished and about 1.25 million dollars in damage after fire destroyed Kingston docks and four schooners tied at the pier. Fireboats and city forces fought flames for hours. five crewmen on the burned vessel were missing. Indications pointed to suffragette involvement as the blaze originated amid smoke and intense heat.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Kingston
Plier
Americans Own Nicaragua Figures Scrutinized by Senate Panel
The Foreign Relations Committee prepares to examine the role of American bankers and the U S State Department in Nicaragua. Secretary Bryan testifies that bankers hold 51 percent of Nicaragua’s railway stock and also control the National Bank, a point of focus for the committee before treaty ratification.
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Dy Fane
Nicaragua
State Department
United States
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Bryan
Nicaraguan National Bank
Sylvia Pankhurst Wins Hunger Strike Showdown at Westminster
London June 16 Premier Asquith consented to receive a deputation of past and working women. Miss Sylvia Pankhurst threatened a hunger strike at the House of Commons entrance until her demand was met. She was released from prison and rushed to Westminster, where news of Asquith surrender reached her on the steps.
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London
Asquith
Sylvia Pankhurat
House of Commons
Major magnates slave owners' asserts Gilmore
James Gilmore president of the Federal League defended his league and players replying to Ban Johnson who said money greed may be the curse of baseball. Gilmore claimed organized baseball held players in peonage for more than twenty years while owners amassed fortunes.
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Chicago
James Gilmore
Federal League
Ban Johnson
Gilmore
Czar Assassination Attempt Foiled in Russia
Berlin reports a failed plot to kill Czar and his family. An explosion near Kishinev damaged two trains, killing two and wounding twenty eight as guards and officials traced the escape of the czar and czarina amid a reported blast and wreckage.
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Berlin
Russia
Kasatin
Kishinev
Bion
Rockefeller interests block Colorado coal strike break
J A Ownby told President Wilson that Rockefeller and other large Colorado coal interests block settlement as federal troops aid big operators. He said small mines closed since the strike began, troops prevent reopenings, and small operators cannot hire guards, leaving them starved out and unable to meet taxes and debts.
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Washington, D. C
J. A. Ownby
Colorado
Wilson
Rockefeller
Ownby
White House
Semater Owen
Colorado Fpawl
Iron Company
American Puel
Rocky Mountain Puel
Rockefellers
Coa
Wyoming Industrial Institute Cornerstone Laid at Worland
Governor Carey delivers the principal address as the $200,000 Wyoming Industrial Institute cornerstone is laid. Convict labor is used to prepare the four mile site four miles from Worland. Cloud Peak Masonic lodge oversees ceremonies with state officials present. Officials plan a Thermopolis visit and Cheyenne return.
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John L. Baird
A. J. Parshall
A. A. Baerresen
Thermopolis
Cheyenne
Fish magnate kills himself in Burlington and Ottumwa
A. M. Flachman aged 30, proprietor of a large fish market in Burlington, Iowa, shot himself today. He had just opened a branch in Ottumwa and business files are mentioned as a possible motive.
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Burlington
Iowa
A. M. Flachman
Ottumwa
New Eruptions From Mount Lassen Feared
Forest rangers on Mount Lassen slopes halted tourists passing above the timberline as warnings spread. The main crater’s size is uncertain since Sunday while a south slope crater has erupted seven times. observers believe two craters are now active with smoke and imminent further eruptions.
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Redding
Calif
Forest Rangers
Mount Lassen
Win or Die Message of New Ruler William of Albania
Vienna reports Prince William of Albania, chosen ruler after the Balkan war, declared he will die on the palace steps rather than flee. Miswiitman insurgents regroup near Durazzo, planning another attack as an international fleet offers refuge, which the prince refuses. He maintains a small loyal garrison.
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Vienna
William of
Albania
Durrazzo
Willuam
Attorney John Atwood Placed on Platform Tour
Kansas City confirms John Atwood a prominent attorney and friend of Secretary William J. Ryan will replace Bryn on the Chau Auqua tour. Atwood will open the dates July 21 in Kentucky and Indiana as the Mexican development situation unfolds in Washington.
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Kansas City
John Atwood
William J.ryan
Chauauqua
Mr. Bryin
Kentucky
Indiana
Atwood
Ule
Washington
Mexican Leaders Split Deepens as Villa Advances Toward Mexico City
El Paso reports a complete split between Carranza and Villa with Villa moving south toward the capital and disavowing Natera’s central zone appointment. Carranza says the southward advance proceeds with independent forces while mediation efforts seek a political fix. Niagara Falls mediation talks strain the U S position but hope stays for constitutionalist gains.
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Villa
Carranza
Mexico
EL Paso
Mexico City
Natera
Juarez
Torreon
Carranna
Niagara Falls
Carransa
Huerta
United States
Washington Sounds Alarm Over Mexican Crisis
Washington officials called the Mexican situation extremely delicate as mediation talks were set to resume tomorrow, underscoring high sensitivity and international concern during the crisis.
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Washington
Daughter of Edison weds John E. Sloan
Miss Madeline Edison, daughter of Thomas A. Edison, married John Eyre Sloane, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O'Conner Sloane. The ceremony took place at the Edison home in Llewellyn Park, Orange, New Jersey.
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Orange, N. J
Madeline Edison
Thomas A. Edison
John Eyre Sloane
T. O'Conner Sloane
Orange
Edison
Llewellyn Park
Federal League Boss Visits Hoosiers
In Indianapolis on June 18 President Gilmore of the Federals arrived and departed secretly fueling speculation. Observers wonder if the stop relates to a rumored 40 star allotment or a Kansas City franchise transfer to Cleveland or Philadelphia.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Gilmore
Federals
Kansas City
Cleveland
Philadelphia
Former Senator Frank Hiscock Dies in Syracuse
Syracuse N Y June 18 Former United States Senator Frank Hiscock dies suddenly in Syracuse. Republican leader born Pompey N Y in 1834 He was admitted to the bar in 1855 and served in Congress 1877 to 1887 Later United States senator from 1887 to 1893.
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Syracuse
N. Y
United States
Frank Hiscock
Hiscock
Pompey
Congress
Fog on British coast triggers record shipping losses
Fog over the British coast for two days causes unprecedented shipping accidents. The North German Lloyd line reports losses including the Kaiser Wilhelm I and the Huelon with passengers saved after being stranded on rocks at Blackner bay. In Canada, testimony at the Empress of Ireland inquiry questions wheel jam timing before the wreck. A contract for the mal ejection of the Rapress was announced.
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London
North German Lloyd Company
Huelon
Blackner Bay
Quebec
Janee Galway
Cardinal Polots
Dominion Commission
Malease
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Taireland
First Canal
Virginia
Sylvia
Mex
Baya
John E. Sloan
Hoosiers
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