Charred bodies found in wreck after 14 trains reach city
A pair of wrecks blocked lines for 36 hours as crews cleared tracks with a rotary plow from here to Sidney. Fourteen passenger trains passed through within three hours after lines reopened. Conductor Buckingham led the recovery amid a freezing blaze scene. the coroner and state railway commission opened inquiries while rail lines from Denver to the west saw widespread delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Sidney
James Mulligan
Kilpatrick
Idaho
Schlane
Buell
Bicknell
Carron City
Buckingham
Nebraska State Railway Commission
Denver
Volon Pacific
Sterling
North Platte
Burlington
Omaha
Akron
Hasting
Alliance
Wray
McCook
Brush
Holdrege
Red Cloud
Seattle
Northwest
Neb
Atlantic Coast
Men Charged in Powder River Post Office Robbery
United States Marshal Patton brought Jet Williston and Frank Connor to jail after alleged Powder River post office robbery last Tuesday. Officers report a strong case, with recovered weaponry and a cake of soap like that used in the case, plus stolen guns from Marietta. Preliminary hearing set for soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mugh Patton
Jet Williston
Frank Connor
Powder River
Marietta
Old Soldier Attacks Warren Pension Gratuity
A Grand Army comrade criticizes Senator Warren for drawing a federal pension of 1000 dollars a month while also collecting a war pension. The letter accuses Warren of politicizing his service, questions his motives, and claims he has received over 200000 dollars from the U S treasury. The writer notes prior opposition to Warren when he opposed the Sherwood pension bill and asserts veterans were used for political ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
John F. Reynolds
Post
Senator Warren
United States
Congress
Warren
United States Treasury
Senate Military Committee
Republic
War Department
Washbere Atean
United States Senate
Bia
Unscrambling Plan Dropped by Railroads in St Louis
In St Louis on March 15 Chairman Lovett announced the modified dissolution plan for Union Pacific and Southern Pacific had been abandoned due to opposition from the California railroad commission. He and Julius Kruttschnitt arrived with revised plans, but a new plan must be devised to meet Eighth Circuit judges, with three months left for compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. WM. Ccutcheon
Western Pacific
Harriman
Eighth Federal Circuit
District Court of Utah
California
Union Pacific
Signal Man Escapes Death On Pennsylvania Line
Patrick J. Dugan, a railroad signal man, narrowly escaped being crushed when an express train halted within ten feet after the engineer noticed a missing signal light. Dugan lay unconscious with a fractured skull, injured by a blow with a pick bundle during the incident in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Patrick J. Dugan
Dugan
Early Cheyenne leaders recalled in 1868 Star issue
The Leader reprints a 1868 Rocky Mountain Star issue and a city clerk record of Cheyenne's first mayor and council. Letters from J. L. Thompkins and J. R. Whitehead recall Fort Russell founding, Pack train arrival, and early Cheyenne stores. References to Havighorst and Wallis substantiate Cheyenne's pioneer era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain Star
J. L. Thompkins
MW. M. Hook
R. E. Turpsy
A. C. Beckwith
J.J. Willis
G. B
Omaha
Havighorst
Los Angeles
Cal
Leader Publishing Company
Los Antigeles
H. WH. Havighors
Mr. Wallis
Cheyenne Leader
Cheyenne
Carlin
Fort Russell
Civil War Service
Fort Leavenworth
Chicago
John GG. Wallis
Aviny
Kbyb
Hmagivhoret
Ovky Mountain Star
Thin City
O. T. Williams
AR. Converoo
Williaw& Linden
Micr'o Pool Tall
William Graver
Boots
Stephens & Wile
F. Nicholls
Liddell, Robertson & Drawn Grocers
Lawrence Tiresnahan
Stephen How
Bresnahan
Bow
Innet
van Tassel
Draper County
Smalley
Mr. Mater
Mayor Bresnahan
Alex Metirogor
Luke Voorhee
Aod
Admits Theft Two Hundred Thousand
San Francisco report states Charles F. Baker former Crocker National Bank assistant cashier confessed to embezzling about 200000. He described being tempted by office visitors and stock tips leading to gambling losses and ongoing thefts while under strain of speculation. Baker spoke before reporters as he lay at home near the U S marshal's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San—Francisco
Charles F. Baker
The
Crocker National Bank
United States Marshal’s Office
Baker
Battle at Naco and Nogales reports roiling border towns
Reports from Naco Sonora and Nogales Ariz detail fierce fighting between Huerta forces and state troops with U S involvement. Casualties include a U S marshal deputy knee wound and multiple Mexican and band aggression as towns brace for further clashes. Mexican German consular affairs and border railway tensions surface amid mounting insurrection news.
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Naco
Ark
Ojeda
Nevo
Sonora
Elias Calles
Constititionalistas
Bracamonte
Huerta
State of
Arizona
H. C. Wheeler
Tombstone
Nogales
Fifth
Ninth
United States Cavalry
A.A. Hopkins
United States
Olney Declines Ambassadorship to Great Britain
President Wilson offered Richard Olney of Boston the post of ambassador to Great Britain, but Olney declined citing family reasons and ill health concerns. White House chatter suggested possible alternatives including Charles W. Killet, while other appointments and visitors at the era’s capital sparked further speculation about future diplomacy.
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Washington
Huerta
Mexico
Jirgan
Cesslug F. Gillette
U.S. A
Major Gillette
White House
Wilson
Richard Olney
Boston
Great Britain
Olney
Sevenary
Tumoliy
Charles W. Kilet
Harvard
Tenauce
Jous Urke
North Dakota
United States Treaurer
Senate
Hiene
Wilcoo'e Lit
Vallere
Wir FP McCombe
Cort
Cranmer
Indian Highi
Jimpace McFarland
Richard TP Weta
Amerion
Ayrd
Viewioia Legislative
Wilne
Lalip Alae
Otter
George Poeter
New York
Josph E. Davies
Wisronsin
Democratic National Committee
Jarokailly
Gnalaigal
Aguinaldo to Study Canada Working Ties
Emilio Aguinaldo former leader of the Filipino insurgents plans to visit Canada with Filipino representatives to study the working connection between the Dominion and Great Britain. He believes a similar link with the United States could solve the Philippine problem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Emilio Aguinaldo
Seeon
Canada
Dominion
Great Britain
Philippines
Ualred
Leaders to Owls on Border Sent By Lodge
A Cheyenne Owls lodge plan sends 150 leaders weekly to members at the border with troops from Fort Russell. The effort, praised by recipients, uses The Leader newspaper letters to keep men connected with home. Many endorse this method as the best way to maintain contact and boost morale during camping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owls On
Lodge
Fort Russell
Khenping
Gheyent
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Flay Phillips
Charles Cradit
St. Louis
P. O
Villeboro
North Carolina Universlty
Ralph Oldham
Will Menryman
Aubrey Ratch
Will Rand
Thain
William Jennings Bryan
First Cheyenne
Laramie
John Wanless
Fort Sanders
Wanless
Wyoming
Wales
Laramle
Bill Nye
U. S
Marshall
Tucson
Ariz
Max Muller
Mermosillo
Banco de Sonora
Sallent
Mulley
Mexico City
Cermin
Mare
Pes Randolph
Southern Pacific of Mexico
General Obregon
Aguinaldo
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