Senator Lorimer Bribery Charges Shake Illinois Politics
Senator D W Holstlaw of Illinois confessed he took 2500 dollars to vote for Lorimer for U S senator and 700 from the jackpot, naming State Senator John Broderick of Chicago as the bribe handler. Lorimer in Washington denied bribery charges, urged an inquiry, and denounced the accusations amid Illinois political turmoil.
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Sommersault in Rolling Auto Not Fatal
Indianapolis May 25 records fell for all distances five to 200 miles as the speedway show saw two injuries. Herbert Lytle and mechanic William Clifton were hurled from their car when a tire burst. Lytle broke his left leg and Clifton was badly bruised. Dawson escaped death as his car rolled over and struck a post after careening into inner sand cushions. The car was wrecked.
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Big Horn County Appeals Seven Thousand Dollar Tax
County Attorney P. W. Metz and County Treasurer C. B. Shaw traveled to Cheyenne to seek a release from the state tax assessment for the last fiscal year. They contend the property was taxed for another location and the county aims to avoid roughly $7,000 instate charges. The case, now with Attorney General Mullen to decide legality, centers on whether the state can excuse Bas county from the assessment based on local returns.
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C. B. Shaw
Big Horn County
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Bas County
End of Ballinincey Pinchot Inquiry Sparks Strong Reactions
Long investigation into Ballinger Pinchot ends with heated speeches and crowd reactions. Attorneys Veertrees Pepper Brandeis defend actions while attacking former Secretary Ballinger and Forester Pinchot. Witness testimony cited as biased, with claims of private interests and conservation duty debated.
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Youth Succumbs to Typhoid Fever in Cheyenne
Frank HM Mumm son of Mr and Mrs Hans Mumm of 660 and Nineteenth street died after typhoid fever. He was a sixteen year old Cheyenne youth, a public school student with a bright promise. The funeral and burial are set at the First Congregational church and Odd Fellows cemetery.
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Odd Mellows Cemetery
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Beef Raising Business Dying Under Federal Land Laws
Wheatland Wyoming May 24 At the annual meeting of the Laramie County Cattle and Horse Growers Association President Geo Mitchell of Utah delivered an address urging the retention of grazing areas for livestock on public domain. The meeting attended by stockmen from many sections adjourned after adopting a federal recommendation to this effect. Continued on page six.
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Poblie Domain
Brakeman Accepts Police Appointment
Walker, a popular Union Pacific brakeman, resigns from the road to join the Cheyenne police force. He begins patrolling a beat tonight.
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Walcker
Woman Named Helen Thomas Ordered Out of City
A woman identified as Helen Thomas was arrested for cocaine influence. She was fined in police court and ordered to leave the city.
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Helen Thoman
Cheyenne 5 Memorial Plans Honors Civil War Dead
Cheyenne plans a full day of Civil War remembrance under John F. Reynolds Post GAR. Banks close, groceries and barber shops shift hours, and public offices stay shut. Floral decorations surge as veterans march to the cemetery with motor club autos aiding transport.
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Sixteen Ptomaine Victims After Fort Collins Banquet
Fort Collins May 28 Sixteen members of the Fort Collins high School Alumni association are seriously ill from ptomaine poisoning believed linked to impure ice cream served at a banquet last night. Miss Hazel Crosby a teacher remains unconscious since midnight and is feared dead. Physicians from nearby towns attended the sick.
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Fort Collins High School Alumni Association
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Roosevelt Letter Signals Insurgent Push Against Cannon
Washington reports a Roosevelt letter endorsing insurgents opposing Speaker Cannon and the House leadership. The letter notes Roosevelt favors reform and meeting in New York after arrival, and hints at his being guest of honor at Coltier's Weekly banquet on June 22 amid battles over Ballinger and railroad policy.
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St John Nurses Training School graduates largest class
The St. John Hospital Training School for Nurses held its graduation in Carnegie auditorium with six graduates in white linen and aprons. Dr Charles Meriva spoke, Dr W A Wyman presented diplomas, and the event closed with a piano number and floral tokens.
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