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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1909
Page
10
Fragmentary OCR notes allege political intrigue involving Frather and Sadler, with implications of manipulation and adverse outcomes. The text references a broader plot affecting traders and proceedings, but concrete actions or outcomes remain unclear in the readable portions.
The Audubon Society and allied farmers plan a nationwide effort to preserve insectivorous birds whose crop losses run into billions. Lawmakers in several states face pressure as milliners resist protections for plumage. Oregon, California, Missouri, Oklahoma and others have begun laws shielding bird crops, with campaigns gathering support from agricultural groups and press.
A heated race for moderator of the Presbyterian Church of America features prominent candidates vying to lead the denomination. Supporters rally as factions outline visions for governance and policy direction.
Opening in Denver features debates over sectarian schooling and foreign missions as the one hundred twenty first general assembly of the Presbyterian church prepares to begin. A labor mass meeting Sunday is planned with Gov. Shafroth presiding and about eight thousand Denver workers expected.
Denver report details Mrs Jane E Petrepiet formerly Miss Jane Northey of England pursuing an inheritance of about 1 million dollars from the Northey estate. She cites frontier life in the U.S. and roles as deputy sheriff and frontier judge.
The second annual meeting of the Laramie County Cattle and Horse Growers association will be held in Wheatland at Goodrich hall on Tuesday May 26. C D Marsh from the Washington bureau will speak on loco weed investigations and Dr W E Howe from the Wyoming district animal bureau will discuss livestock diseases. A rail freight coach will run through Wheatland for south end members returning after the meeting. GEO MITCHELL, President. Put your want ad in The Cheyenne State Leader and get results.
Chicago reports a slot machine accident and notes Ohio bans on slot machines. Minnesota follows with similar prohibitions. Several states allow accident policies via dropping a quarter to insure briefly. Machines mostly sit in ratio stations and officials oppose disposal plans.
A wagon road grader for F. J. Peterson nine miles from Greeley Coly was struck and killed instantly by lightning this afternoon. Four companions riding with him were stunned. two seriously injured and five mules were killed.
Chicago May 19 Martin Oppenheim alleged agent of German lottery firms was arrested at the instance of the United States district attorney. Thirty tickets for the June drawing of the Hamburg lottery said to be government owned were confiscated.
The New York project details a yacht built with non magnetic materials at South Brooklyn's Todd Yacht Badin yard. Hull planking, decking, keel, frames, and stringers are underway with launch anticipated between May 20 and May 22. The vessel measures 164 feet overall with a 64 foot beam and 12 feet 6 inch draft, displacing 568 long tons.
Cambridge May 19 President Eliot retires from Harvard University after forty years as president. William R. Powell will assume the office tomorrow. Eliot chaired his last corporation meeting and conference with the faculty then plans a quiet summer in Maine and public speaking engagements in Cincinnati and Missouri.
Iteno Nevada May 9 Crushed to death by a boulder while holding his two year old child in his arms, James R Caldwell of Rincherff near Austin died early today as the child escaped unharmed.
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