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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1910
Page
9
Washington reports warn of a potential China crisis mirroring the Boyer uprising. Officials say a fresh outbreak could emerge anytime as rice shortages bite and protests grow in several provinces. The United States urges vigilance with Chinese authorities and allied fleets on standby for possible action.
The American Mining Congress closes its meeting by electing officers and endorsing a resolution to investigate all lands tied to oil or mineral rights and to seek restitution to the public. The group calls for action on grants especially affecting California’s Southern Pacific lands and reserving minerals except iron. John Derm of Salt Lake was elected president with Doane and Phoenix to decide the meeting venue, and James Calbreath of Denver named secretary. The vice presidents are S. A. Taylor of Pittsburgh, W. Brunton of Denver and B. A. Montgomery of Los Angeles.
Happy Reid, a known local youth, was arrested after an altercation in a Bisteenth three y faloon area. He faces charges of attempting to shoot a maty following the dispute. Police report a tense confrontation and ongoing investigation.
Portland Maine reports painter Winslow Homer died at his Scarborough residence aged 74. The hermit life marked his later years in Starborough Studio. His lifelong work earned him a leading place among American artists and he later specialized in watercolors noted for color, nature truth, and strong sentiment.
A well dressed young man was found dead in a crowded subway car at 1 am after a violent quarrel with Charles Wright of Elizabeth town N J who was arrested by a subway watchman. Wright denied knowledge of the shooting as the train reached Fourteenth Street.
In Buena Vista Colorado a Mrs Winters borrowed a wagon and shotgun and pursued fugitives from a state reformatory. She traced the escapees Frank Maspen and Kin the Chinaman to a ranch house and overtook them with help, handing the man over to authorities three miles below the reformatory.
Paris reports Tina Cavalieri Chanter tells her life story detailing rising from a barefoot Roman girl to fame and fortune. She discusses career, marriage risks, beauty, love, and the price of celebrity while reflecting on happiness, women, and life. The feature notes her early cafe performances and growing notice.
A settlement ends the Talbot estate dispute after the death of Major Talbot. Mrs Mary Talbot of Kearney Nebraska and Elizabeth Talbot agree on terms. Elizabeth Talbot will act as administratrix with Judge Gibson Clark of Cheyenne taking the role later. The case had stirred local interest and reached toward court action before the compromise.
The National Irrigation congress adopted resolutions urging federal control as essential to fair distribution and use of interstate waters. A minority favored state control. A special government action agency is urged and the forest service is commended. Francis J. Heney urged saving remaining resources for the people.
Montrose Colorado Sept 80 Mrs W F Crowley and sister Mrs W H Haw report their father JJ Fullerton burned to death in a cabin near Santa Mita Mexico Monday night. The colony was destroyed and Fullerton had worked angora goats there for three years. Authorities and local figures connect the fire to cattlemen opposing sheep. Fullerton left several children and was an early pioneer in the area.
A Denver man, 76, treated after a bicycle accident is found to suffer a definite pellagra diagnosis at the county hospital. Dr Van Meter notes the rare disease in a patient with skin eruptions and debility, drawing attention from physicians amid urging discussion of its treatability.
A major landslide on September 16 at Culbera cut Cucuracha filled a large section of the Panama Canal prism. Earth and rock covered tracks on the east side and one track on the west. About 50 000 cubic yards remain active and must be dug out and removed by month end.
Wred C. Whahien meyer, 26, placed a bomb beside Mrs. Potter Palmer’s residence and slashed his coat with a butcher knife before attempting to enter the Palmer mansion. He was arrested.
Rochester Sept 20 The Democratic state convention nominated John A Dix for governor after a long conference. Dix, who had resisted running, finally consented as leaders could not agree on another candidate. Thomas F Conway was named lieutenant governor and also reluctantly accepted. Sulger received 16 votes amid opposition. Bates named for Court of Appeals judge.
Delegates for the Great Council of the Red Men gathered for a banquet on Seventeenth Street when a gasoline stove exploded. Fire crews quickly controlled the blaze with no serious damage. Rock Springs will host the next council meeting. an initiation occurred and young Orple Downs drew attention in the officer group.
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