20 Nov 1910
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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1910
Page
1
Astapova Russia Nov 20 Count Tolstoi died peacefully this Sunday morning. Dr Makovetsky and others attended as Countess Tolstoi pleaded to see him. He had traveled seeking solitude near the Tolstoian colony on the Black Sea, later stricken with bronchitis and lung inflammation.
In Mineola New York November 1 letters of administration reveal James Mosher Port Washington politician died after eating clams and drinking whisky to celebrate the Democratic victory in Maine on September 4. His estate will net under 150 dollars to be divided among eleven relatives including a mother father seven brothers and two sisters who will receive about ten dollars each.
Philip Schuch Jr proposes a Colorado bill making surgeons guilty of malpractice if an appendicitis operation proves unnecessary. He cites many cases and argues most operations are needless while doctors call the idea foolish. Colorado had about 900 appendicitis operations last year with around 12 percent mortality.
Arch Hoxsey demonstrated in Overland Park Denver flights that rose above a snowstorm. The event came a month after Ralph Johnstone’s fatal accident, with Wright brothers backing a settlement for Johnstone’s widow.
Congressman James of Kentucky leads Democratic drive for articles of impeachment against Secretary Ballinger as the joint committee’s findings renew charges of misgovernance and misconduct in the Interior Department. The minority signals a bitter, relentless campaign as Congress reconvenes.
Chicago reports James Wilson secretary of agriculture opened the United States land show at the Coliseum. He warned against using current prices as a standard and said retailers inflate meat prices by about 38 percent. He attributed higher living costs to distribution and storage issues while noting crops may not grow as fast as needed.
A freight train boiler exploded near Altoona Pennsylvania today as a fast express passed. The blast killed one locomotive engineer and two firemen and injured three other trainmen. The express locomotive were derailed after the boiler struck their engine.
In Phoenix on November 19 delegates debated amending the constitution to tax exemptions for religious and charitable groups. Delegate Morgan of Navajo county condemned the proposal as religious and quoted fee-thinkers. The exemption clause was tentatively adopted.
In Belmar New Jersey on November 1 a preacher named Rev. J W McLoughlie is said to be gravely ill from violent persistent coughs. Doctors hold a faint hope for recovery after a similar but milder attack four years ago ended in a grave sea attack.
Reports from Mexico City on November 19 describe heavy fighting between troops and revolutionists in Pueblo, with estimates of 100 to 170 killed. Troops control the area as a police chief was killed by a suspect’s daughter, and about 2000 rounds were fired over three hours. Cordan died resisting capture in a tunnel as gunfire rained from church towers. Authorities brace for possible uprisings while bullfights are suspended. Telegrams from Torreon note police breaking up a Maderist meeting and plans to assault a bank.
A middle aged German woman arrived at Cheyenne police headquarters asking to use a cell for protection from the cold night. Sergeant Embery provided assistance as officers and civilians offered money and support, sparking discussion about her plight and prompting calls for further charitable investigation.
William Sproule, head of the Guggenheim mining traffic department, was elected director and president of Wells Fargo Express this afternoon, succeeding the late Col. Dudley Evans. Sproule is familiar with Pacific traffic conditions.
Providence reports a 65 mile gale battered the sky ship Cleveland, carrying Pilot Leo Stevens and four Williams students from North Adams. After 2 hours 35 minutes they landed on the lake shore near the big city. All occupants were thrown out. one man was unconscious and seriously hurt. They lightened the basket to prevent a lake landing.
Carl Nelson age 17 of Teamah Nebraska died tonight from injuries suffered while playing for the local high school football team.
Ameri cans arriving from Chihuahua Mexico report that police there have arrested more than a hundred suspected revolutionaries. Jails are said to be full of incommunicado prisoners. Authorities bought all gun cartridges in Juarez and will hold them as Mexico fights unrest. Closure of amusements gambling houses and galloons is rumored for tomorrow.
Unsettled conditions prevail with snow likely in the northern areas on Sunday and again on Monday. Temperatures remain chilly with changing winds and light snow accumulations possible in higher elevations.
Twenty five engineers from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers meet at the Markham hotel Denver to coordinate wage demands across the Union Pacific system. They plan strike vote on roads west of Chicago and will issue a wage increase circular while seeking support from other lines. They seek 5 to 16 percent raises and oppose one to two hours of engine operation before meetings, signaling readiness to strike without arbitration if needed.
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