Judge Mentzer Delivers Harsh Sentence in Cheyenne Manslaughter Case
In Cheyenne, Judge Mentzer sentences 18 year old Ed Riley to not less than ten nor more than fifteen years for manslaughter in the death of Theodore P. Zourns. The court denounces liquor sales to minors and notes Riley’s birthday as he collapses on the way to the sheriff’s office. Jury deliberations continue in Perkins and Dalton cases as court adjourns until morning.
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District Court
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Theodore P. Zourns
Young Riley
Perkins
Harry Dalton
Babbitt
Dalton
Embery
Cheyenne
Riley
Cheyenne Pupils Plan Fire Drills Monday Anniversary Held
Cheyenne schools will observe Fire Prevention Day Monday at 9 45 with a drill and an assembly. Robert LaFontaine will recount the Chicago fire while Fire Chief Taylor and the mayor participate. An alarm will trigger department runs and students will evacuate, aiming to reduce danger from fires.
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R. N. la Fontaine
Chicago
United States
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Robert N. LaPontaine
Chicago Fire
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Taylor
LaFontaine
Wilson Urges Peace League and Just War Policy
President Wilson told crowds in Omaha and Council Bluffs that the United States must fight only for the rights of humanity and, after the European war, join a league of nations to preserve world peace. He praised immigrants, western pioneers, and stressed understanding among nations while noting Americans must retain absolute allegiance.
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President Visits Ak-Sar-Ben Fest and Omaha Events
President arrived amid large crowds drawn to the Ak-Sar-Ben festival in Omaha. He proclaimed the United States ready to fight for peace after the war, appeared joyful, and rode a parade route lined with cheering citizens. Governors senators and mayors joined his banquet table in a notable political gathering.
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Guard Rifle Team Leaves Deming for Jacksonville
The Wyoming national guard rifle team departs Deming New Mexico by ship to compete in the national shoot in Jacksonville Pennsylvania from October 20 to 26. The trip proceeds via Galveston and is a novel experience for many members as they anticipate the contest with enthusiasm.
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Shell That Rescued Soldier From Swamp
Berlin reports a shell near Landshut on the western front saved the son of police officer Fahrabacher from a swamp. After two hours in danger he was tossed free by shellfire and dragged to solid ground. He regained consciousness, suffered a minor hand injury, and recovered in hospital.
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Landshut
Sues McCormick for 50000 to test hyphenism
New York October 5 Vance McCormick chairman of the Democratic National Committee was served with a summons in a $50000 damages suit filed by Jeremiah A O Leary president of the American Truth Society. O Leary says the action seeks to test hyphen ism and its belligerence and consistency.
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New York
Vance MceCormick
Democratic National Committee
Jeremiah A. O'Leary
American Truth Society
O'Leary
Women Riot Over Mother Jones Support Claim
Albert Kouell of Knell Piano in Cincinnati declares support for Woodrow Wilson after voting Republican in seven consecutive elections. He praises Wilson for steering the nation through pressures and keeping the U S from aiding enemies, calling him a wonderful president and intellectually superior to Lincoln.
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Knell Piano Company
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Lincoln
Wyoming Forecast Calls for Fair Days Ahead
The Wyoming weather outlook shows generally fair conditions on Thursday and Friday with warmer temperatures on Friday. The north central region is expected to see warmer readings on Thursday.
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No Trace Found of Auto Bandits in Cranberry Theft
Hammonton New Jersey October 5 no trace of the band of foreigners who shot and killed Heavy Rider and wounded Mrs. Blake Smathers James Rigby and A J Rider in an attempt to steal 8000 the wages of cranberry pickers employed by A J Rider Those wounded are expected to recover The bandits attached to an automobile were fired upon as the driver sped away
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James Rigby
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Go Out and Raise Hell Leader Inspires Striking Car Workers Wives
In New York on October 5, hundreds of wives and women, relatives of striking street car workers, clashed with police in a riot sparked by labor leader Mother Jones. Police used night sticks as reserves entered the mob, nine people were injured, and women assaulted trolleys and windows as rioters backed away.
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Emir Jroets
U. S. Not Ready to Offer Peace to Europe
Washington report quotes official position that no new step toward ending the European war has been taken or prepared for discussion via diplomacy. Mediation has neither been offered by the United States nor suggested from abroad, and the president keeps counsel on such matters.
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Nieuwe Courant
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Romania
Francis Joseph
Galia
Bukowina
Nine Die When College Burns
St Louis dispatch reports a fatal fire at Christian Broad College destroying the main building. Nine men perished trapped in the infirmary on the fifth floor as walls collapsed while rescuers worked in the blaze. Among the dead were five men moved to the basement from the third floor and members of the Christian Brothers order.
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Christian Broad College
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Allied Transport Down as Russians Press Austro German Forces
News from the European front reports Russian and Allied forces engaging Austro German troops from Volhenia to the Dniester. Rumanians are active in Transylvania while naval actions dispute Mediterranean traffic. A possible conference on peace is rumored in Holland amid renewed Balkan fighting.
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Civilization film frames Wilson in a pleas for peace
New York October 6 Thomas H Ince announced a million dollar supplement to Civilization the allegorical film shown in New York since summer. It will tour cities nationwide ending with a Woodrow Wilson message on peace and views from Shadow Lawn.
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Thomas H. Ince
New York City
United States
Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Juce
Wilton
Shadow Lawn
Uwessage
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