Wyoming land board seeks irrigation pact with Wyoming Central
State Engineers and officials returned from Chicago after consulting with the Wyoming Central Irrigation company about starting work on a canal system. A proposed contract would fund immediate construction of the first unit, the Wyoming canal, and open ceded lands to settlement while allowing homesteaders to exchange contracts for shares in the holding company.
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T. Johnston
R. P. Fubler
W. &B. Mullen
Chicago
Wyoming State Land Board
Wyoming Central Irrigation Company
Wind River
Indian Landa
Messrs. Johnston, Fuller and
Mullen
State Land Board
Wyoming Central Irrigation
Joy Morton
Paul Moorton
Agnoctates
Land Board
Wyoming Central Company
Draft by Lawler Shows Taft Adopted Exoneration Letter
Washington May 14 The Lawler draft prepared for Interior official Oscar Law Jer suggests President Taft adopted parts of a letter exonerating Secretary Ballinger and authorizing the dismissal of Glavis. The draft was shown to the investigating committee, with Wickersham noting it was overlooked in papers sent.
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Washington
Oscar Law Jer
Interior Department
Ballinger
Taft @s
Glagis
Lawler
Taft
Kenya
Wickersham
Nelson
Brandeis
Tate
Balinger
Glavin
Department
Referee dispute surrounds Johnson versus Smith fight
Francisco reports May 14 as Tex Rick ri held a meeting over refereeing for the Johnson fight. Eddie Smith of Oakland was suggested, but Johnson's camp refused. Johnson trained twelve miles and drove around Park Boulevard before work. Boxing plans list Jorge Colton as opponent in later rounds.
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Johnson
Jorge Colton
Om Chicwgo
Local boxers skip bout amid layoff gloom
Bayomond May 14 The Jets planned a boxing session but did not compete as Jack Jacko and Choynoskt trained lightly. The weather and fatigue kept the crowd away while Cam and the others prepared for future rings.
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Lker
Jack
Sore Bayomond
Calit
Jets
Gatas
Hyde jury unable to reach verdict in Kansas City case
May 1 Hyde jury in Kansas City did not agree on a verdict and was sent to their hotel for Sunday deliberations. Judge Lotshaw left door open to render verdict in open court if agreement is reached. Reports say last night’s vote shifted toward conviction, seven to five in favor.
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Kansas City
Hyde
Court House
Lotshaw
Central America Endures Devastating Earthquakes and Losses
Reports from Central America describe Santiago near Cartago destroyed by a quake with about 200 confirmed dead. Alarming overland and telegraph reports pass along today of continued aftershocks, with Guatemala City’s damage still unknown and volcanic activity ongoing in the region.
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Port Jumon
Gupatemala Ja
Mt Dq
Coute Rica
Comet Sheds Emerald Fragments In Lexington Storm
Curious crowds in Lexington Kentucky gathered after a comet showered the area with emerald crystals and deposits. Specimens were collected for analysis and sent to the university for study.
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Union Etanon
Anited University
Vearse
Mrs Keppel to Move Abroad Amid Royal Court Tension
London reports a revelation that Mrs George Keppel, longtime host to Knox Edward VII, plans continental residence after a request to see the king’s body caused tension. Queen Alexandra and court officials face criticism for errors in handling the matter.
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London
George Keppel
Knox Edward VII
Queen
Extile
Queen Alexandra
Mrs. Keppel
Biarrite
Edward
Keppel
Keppels
Cassels
Sir Ernest Cassel
King
Violet
George
Prinstesses
Queen Mother
Mrs. Keppal
Alexandra
Mrs. Kappel
Can
Pueblo Uprising Sparks Militia Alert In New Mexico
Reports state a brief violent outbreak by Pueblo locals prompted militia deployment and a U S cavalry order. The incident sparked fear of a larger uprising and led to tightened security in the area.
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Albuquerque
N.J
Eos
Pueblo Loclans
Ag Faran
United States Cavalry
Pauline Chase Uses Ex-President Autograph for Charity
New York May 14 Pauline Chase set a feminine money record during a fund fair auction. In under fifteen minutes she raised over $758, aided by a Roosevelt autograph and items from Barrie Melba Pinero and other theatrical figures. The Roosevelt photo sold for 150 to benefit the Actor's Home on Staten Island.
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New Orleans
W. G. Chase
Boston
Costa Rlca
San Jose
Pauline Chase
New York
Europe
Theodore Rousvevelt
J. M. Barrie
Mme. Melba
Arthur W. Pinero
Roosevelt
Staten Island
Burlington to Merge Colorado and Southern Railways
The Times reports Chicago Burlington and Quincy is quietly buying 80 percent of Colorado and Southern stock to consolidate the two rails. Denver will gain more headquarters influence as construction of a north route to the coast progresses with a Denver to Seattle plan shortening the route by about 200 miles.
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Denver
Colo
Times Today
The
Times
Chicago, Burington & Quincy Railroad
Colorado & Southern Railway
Colorado & Southern
Proponal Gulf
Burlington
Greeley
Tudgon
Wellington-Cheyenne
Wyoming
Royal Gorge
Beaver & Rio Grande
Seattle
Colorado
Pern
Edwin Hawley
Lir ‘Trumbull
Ita
Galveston
Chicago
St. Louis
Ee “Erty
Union Depot
Union Pacific
Bold Sneak Thief Steals Jewelry From Store
A man named Roy Houston alias Carl Carlson alias M. McCarmen, suspected after posing as a purchaser at Buechner Jewelry, fled with a necklace, bracelet, and ring worth about seventy dollars. Police later arrested him in a barber shop. items from the pawn shop and another jewel case were recovered, with Houston under arrest and alleged cocaine influence noted.
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Buechner
Coppel
Gus Buechner
Roy Houston
Carl Carlson
M. McCarmen
Cheyanne
Laramie
Gus Buéeboer
Inter
Buochier
War Kwardy
Pace
Houston
Oaline
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France
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Neppels
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