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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1910
Page
9
Rescue teams in Starkville probe a flooded mine for 52 trapped miners after an explosion. Dark day shifts reveal extensive wreckage and afterdamp. portable fans and a heavy motor are found wrecked as rescuers advance cautiously toward the deeper sections.
The latest dispatch from the Halhy River forest fires details increasing casualties and refugees. Evacuees, including women with infants, face dire conditions as the flames spread, with officials warning the blaze could continue if not contained.
A political gathering in Lander drew strong applause for Democratic speakers. The event featured remarks from local leaders Wyn Gel and others as supporters voiced approval for policy proposals and party unity.
Report notes strong public trust in Portugal's newly installed provisional leadership. Fragmentary OCR mentions a separate local incident with a shooter wounding a cousin and a captured bear near Beaver and Eddy street areas, detailing refuge locations and police involvement.
A Wyoming state veterinary fee dispute centers on a August 4 payment of 300 dollars by T. McNamara of Douglas to William Pflaeging the state veterinarian. The state says 375 dollars was due, Pflaeging accepted 300, and later a 300 check was washed. Reports show only partial fee records since May, with September and earlier months inconsistently documented, prompting inquiries in the State Leader and Republican party organ.
In Rawlins Wyoming reporter Joseph M. Carey Democrat candidate for governor discusses the Republican selection. He says the choice was W. K. Mullen and notes the process determined the candidate.
Sheridan Republicans abandon usual tactics to adopt Black Hand style pressure. They threaten against independent candidates and plan systematic boycott to purge anti ring opposition. The report notes organized meetings and coercive acts affecting poll and public life.
A chaotic clash near West End involved B Company Eleventh Infantry and a guard, leaving a constable beaten as revolver fire echoed. Lieutenant Lay and others defended the fort while night fog limited visibility.
The report describes Nelson winning a championship by fourth round knockout after Dale’s corner threw in the towel. Dale had broken his left arm and fought gamely but was outclassed. The Denver perspective notes Nelson’s apparent dominance despite the injury.
A box car wreck on the Pacific line forty miles west of Cheyenne Sunday evening killed two men, including immigrant Callew, and left others injured. The crash damaged twenty one freight cars and derailed the train at low speed. no crew injuries occurred and the crew was exonerated. Bodies were taken to Laramie and detours in place for eastbound traffic.
Lisbon October 10 government moves to drive Catholic orders from the country. A decree expels Jesuits and foreign members of orders after hundreds of religious establish ments have already left. Priests may return if they renounce their orders. otherwise they must serve or face confiscation of property and valuables as noted in official actions.
Fragmentary report describes a steamer on rocks near Port Poke on Saturday with perilous condition. Crew or passengers are mentioned, with unclear names and events, and a rescue effort noted but details remain uncertain.
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