Wyoming Labor Convention Hears Union Card Interchange Plan
The Wyoming State Federation of Labor endorses allowing union members to work in other trades while retaining original union cards. Delegates to the national convention urged advocacy of this measure and discussed labor laws. The mammoth parade and evening entertainment at Eagle Ball mark today’s program, with 700 union members, bands, and various civic events before a Cheyenne game at Pioneer Park.
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James Buckley
Martin Cahill
Eleventh Infantry
Pioneer Park
Eagle Ball
Buchanan
Unknown Man Leaps to Death at Niagara River
An unknown man jumped into the Niagara River from the second of the Three Sisters islands this morning. Rescue efforts followed but his identity and fate remained unclear as police investigated the incident at Niagara Falls New York.
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Conferees Keep 30 Million for Irrigation Projects
Washington June 24 The house conferees won their battle to preserve a 30 million dollar appropriation for irrigation project carryings in the bill authorizing 20.6 million dollars in certified indebtedness for completion of existing projects. The agreement shifts project approval authority to the President rather than Army engineers. The conference reached after White House luncheon. the 30 million allocation remains in the bill.
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Roosevelt Declares No Politics in Cheyenne Speech
The article reports Theodore Roosevelt stating he will avoid political speeches in Kansas City Cheyenne Milwaukee and Chicago while declaring he might not repeat a political address though press conferences and interviews will continue. It notes accompanying figures Gifford Pinchot and James Mae Secretary of are mentioned with plans to travel to Oyster Bay.
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Chicago
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Port Chariton Faces Extradition Fight to Italy
In New York on June 24 authorities prepared to extradite Porter Charlton to Italy for the murder of his wife Mary Scott Castle. Charlton, who confessed after arriving here, was held in Hoboken and ordered to Hudson County Jail as lawyers and officials sort out Italian American law and federal jurisdiction questions. Capt. Henry Hurricon Start and Charlton’s brother advocate pursuing punishment in Italy, while Italy's authorities move quickly to secure the case.
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James Henry Case Goes To Jury In District Court
The James Henry murder case against Tracey moved to the jury after closing arguments by Prosecuting Attorney C L Rigdon. The defense rested earlier and Henry testified denying the stabbing charge. Continued on page 4.
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Evi Tracey
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Airship Line Vision Between Chicago and New York
Captain Baldwin forecasts a US regular airship service linking New York and Chicago using a rubber silk balloon craft. He envisions a 150 foot nonrigid dirigible with a 10 hp engine carrying six passengers in about 30 hours, costing under 50000 dollars, versus Zeppelin scale.
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Gore Charges Bribery Over Indian Contracts
Senator Gore of Oklahoma accuses a bribery scheme linked to contracts between the Chickasaw and Choctaw nations and attorneys. He criticizes conference actions totaling tens of millions and seeks relief on a matter tied to the Indian Affairs Committee. The debate centers on $16,000,000 additions and potential contract nullifications as the issue is tabled.
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Wyoming Coal Fraud Cases Reversed by Court of Appeals
The United States circuit court of appeals reversed sentences against C Lonabaugh A T Holbrook and others linked to coal land frauds in Wyoming. The court ordered a not guilty verdict and remanded for entry, upholding Judge Lewis on conspiracy timing while freeing the defendants from fines and complicating government prosecutions.
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California University Professor Indicted for Conspiracy
San Francisco June 24 Joseph Hidalgo an instructor in languages at the University of California and a special instructor at St Senatius college was indicted by the grand jury on a conspiracy against public morals charge. He was arrested with Grace Carter in a hotel where they planned details for white slave traffic in the area. Hidalgo directed the Pacific Aero club and was a former Guatemalan Consul at Japan.
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Tragic Death Revealed as Mother Mia Elizabeth Driscoll
In Central City on June 24 Jessie Driscoll returning from the telephone exchange found her mother Mia Elizabeth Driscoll dead on a lounge beneath a window. Physicians cite heart disease. The widow, 56, left two daughters and two sons.
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Zeppelin Makes Second Regular Passenger Flight Demonstration
Berlin reports Count Zeppelin's airship Deutschland completed a 100 mile trip from Dusseldorf to Dortmund with 20 passengers including 10 women. The craft reached speeds over 40 mph while cruising from the ground level in a mahogany cabin. Officials call today's voyage a demonstration to introduce residents to air travel.
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Count Zeppelin
Deutschland
Duseseldorf
Dortmund
Browne Bribery Case Jurors Deliberate Into Night
Chicago June 24. The Browne bribery trial jury remained in session as Judge McSurely left for the night. The jurors were told any verdict would be sealed and read in the morning if reached.
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New Yorker Awarded 58200 Damages for Harsh Noises
Jury grants J Harvie Ones superintendent of building in the Bronx 58200 after smoke and noise from locomotives near High Bridge roundhouses damaged his property. Punitive damages amount to 27000 amid claims railroad continued coal use after a public service ruling.
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