Lawson released on twenty thousand bond in Ludlow murder case
John R. Lawson, United Mine Workers executive member, was released on $20,000 bond after being found guilty of first degree murder in the Ludlow clash that left Deputy Sheriff John Nimmo dead. A new trial motion must be filed within 30 days. Lawson plans to exhaust all Colorado courts. His wife’s illness in Los Angeles influenced the court’s decision.
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Trinidad
Colo
John R. Lawson
United Mine Workers of America
Tfe
Coungel
Lawson
John Nimmo
Ludlow
Lawcon
Granby Hillyer
Los Angeles
Cal
Goon
Colorado
Comprehensive Cheyenne School Trustees Report 1915
The Cheyenne school trustees present the 1914 15 fiscal year report noting no new buildings this year but plans under consideration. Superintendent Ira B Fee is reelected. Total enrollment fell yet attendance rose while expenditures were 879 193 82, with bond and tax details and recommended special district tax of 32 700 to balance the budget.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Board of Trustees
Laramie County
Wyoming
Ira B. Fee
Haat
Crnsis
Proposed Freight Rates Burden Midwest Farm Shippers
Chicago May 4 The interstate commerce commission heard testimony that proposed rates would burden farm land fertility and livestock movement from South Dakota to Iowa. D P L Kelley former South Dakota railroad official argued that higher rates would cost shippers and growers, creating hardship due to increased freight charges.
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Chicago
Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
DP. L. Kelley
South Dankota Railroad Commission
Jury Drawn in Carman Murder Trial at Mineola
The jury to decide if Mrs. Florence Carman murdered Mrs. Louise Bailey was completed at 4 50 this afternoon. The twelfth juror is Ernest A. Streetsman a Central Park Long Island farmer. District Attorney Smith opened the case after the panel was sworn. Mrs. Duryea and Miss Bailey entered in mourning as Mrs Carman eyed the relatives. Fourteen jurors were rejected before lunch.
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Jennie Duryea
Bailey
Madeline Bailey
Johnson says he will withdraw baseball suits
Ian Johnson president of the American League says he consented to remove the suits between organized baseball and the Federal League from federal court in Illinois. He adds the move covers only the American League not the National League. A conference of AL and Federal League attorneys was held in Chicago ten days ago at Philips Ball's suggestion but NL officials knew nothing of it.
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St. Louis
Federals
Johnson
Hth
Chicago
National League
Colon Fire Rebuilding Plans Discussed by Officials
At a May 4 meeting in Colon President Porras and Secretary Ernesto LeFevre discussed rebuilding the burned city section from the April 30 fire with merchants and landholders. debate over reinforced concrete versus wood dominates the plan amid fears of limited funds and calls for loans or duty remissions. A committee will report next week. U S relief and Red Cross aid are noted. over 600 tents set up along a nearly mile long broadway.
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Colon
Porras
Ernesto T. LeFevre
Tso
Panama Railroad Company
Panama Government
United States
Red Cross
Broadway
Ultimatum on China May Be Issued by Japan
The British Foreign Minister said no formal talks on Japan's China demands have occurred between the United States and Great Britain. Tokyo reports the Yomiuri claims elder statesmen back an ultimatum to China, suggesting China and Yuan Shikai may seek a peaceful but compelled acceptance.
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London
United States
Great Britain
Japan
China
House of Commons
Edward Grey
Page
Tokio
Yomiuri
OkUma
Kato
Kiao Oc
Yuan Shi Kai
Roosevelt Denies Malice in Barnes Attack in Libel Trial
Colonel Roosevelt testified for a second day denying malice in issuing or repeating the Barnes libel claim. Eight days on the witness stand have elapsed as Justice And His court contemplates further cross examination centered on new correspondence in Ross Platt’s files.
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Syracuse
N. Y
William Barnes
Roosevelt
Barnes
Ross Platt
Platt
Nominations Close Soon for Panama Pacific Leader Contest
Urges entries for the State Leader Panama Pacific campaign with a few days left. Citizens are encouraged to nominate themselves or others living in Wyoming for eight chosen travelers to travel from Cheyenne to San Francisco with luxury arrangements and a memorable fair experience.
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Wyoulag
Germans Claim Capture of 10000 Prisoners in Galicia
London May 4 The Russians report setback in Galicia as Germany and Austria claim 10000 Russian prisoners and many guns captured. The battle near the frontier lasted three days, with Turks in Persia attacked. The claim contrasts with Russian prospects and signals possible Russian retreat, while other fronts note village gains around Ypres and ongoing Dardanelles action.
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London
Galicia
Persia
Petrocrad
East Uet
Delerum
Ypres
Sone
Dardanelles
War Office Admiralty
Anchoriies
Gallipoli
Altho
Smyrna
Baltic
Mintern
Berlin
Algehilp
North Sea
Paga
Wyoming Banks Refused Change To Chicago Reserves
Washington May 4 The Federal Reserve Bank Committee denied a request to attach Wyoming and Nebraska banks to the Chicago district. Southern Oklahoma banks were shifted to Kansas City upon petition by southern Oklahoma bankers. Banks in Nebraska and Wyoming have long used Chicago exchanges, and the Kansas City attachment is seen as inconvenient for trade and rail routes to eastern markets. Community and banking circles express dissatisfaction, with plans to remedy later.
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Washington
Wyoming
Chicago
Kansas City
Federal, Reserve Bank Organization
Oklahoma
Allan
Nebraska
Chicago Exchange
General Reserve
Tt In
Chicago banker slain by bandits in daylight robbery
A Chicago banker, John J. Slomaki, was shot to death during a bank robbery when four men entered his private bank at 2159 West Eighteenth Street. They fled after the fatal shooting, leaving the cash box behind. Police chased possible suspects as another crime report described a robbery involving $80 and an assault on a driver.
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Chicago
Jve Ton
John J. Slomaki
Slomaki
Aruffly
Biomaki
Slomeki
St. Anthony's Hospital
Schuetiley
Charles B. Holes
Automobile Walesoen
Po Hco
Wilemoine
Peechine
South Watnel Age Agg
Bin
Gwu
Vallee Fame
Peullea
Mre
FM. Hertha
Stolea
Railroad Urges Bets Lav as Noon Campaign
Minow notes railroad pressure on agricultural transport during a one day sidetrack. Campaign relies on agricultural centers for mobilization with selective stations at farming hubs. Peril and debate rise as transport lines adapt for the political drive.
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Carl. Minow
Jalvylag
New Revolt May Be Waged by Gen Orozco
Report from El Paso, Texas, says General Orozco the anti Huerta leader disappeared near Columbus border and may have crossed into Mexico with three companions. Border patrol notes heavy traffic at Guadalajaraa opposite Paes Texas fueling counter revolution fears.
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Orozco
EL Paso
Tex
Pascual Orozco
Huerta
Pabeus
Mexico
Vabena
Oronco
Metica
Paes
Qgroteo
Sanu Antonio
Laneual
Orono
Bartles
Hiuseta
New York
Teneral
Trang
Sal
Everett Aaenté Levy
BE Paso
Untitled report of famed exhibitor barred from show
A historical note records Kassa Polk with WitHita Ken and May 4 event where a challenger named Katece lise turned cold shoulder. The exhibitor was bucked and barred from displays as authorities state exhibitions are prohibited by law.
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Kassa
Polk
WitHita
Ken
Anein
Dew
Ile
Witlard
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