Immigrant Reform Planned Tighter Ellis Island Rules
President Taft's Ellis Island inspection could tighten shipper bonds and curb immigration. The plan may divert entry away from New York to southern districts to ease city congestion and distribute newcomers more evenly. Taft considers proposing new admission laws after uncovering cases where families of admitted workers were returned due to disabilities.
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New York
Taft
Ellis Island
Congress
Framing a Stupendous Steal in Wyoming Water Plays
The long investigation accuses Clarence T. Johnston state engineer of Wyoming and Wyoming Central Irrigation of using water control to aid capitalists in seizing ceded Wind River lands. It details an organized effort to block settlement, with Johnston pursuing canal surveys to secure data and power for a broad water grab.
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Esterday
Wind River
Wyoming
Clarence T. Johnston
Wyoming Central Irrigation Company
Wyoming Central
Larence T. Johnston
Wind River Reservation
United States
Attempt to Bribe Foelker In Anti-Race Track Plot
Representative Otto G Foelker testified before an investigating committee about an alleged vote buying scheme opposing anti race track bills. Frank J Gardner, then arrested, reportedly discussed a Delmonico dinner where a $500000 corruption fund was raised by prominent figures including James R Keene Harry Payne Whitney and Charles H Hyde. Gardner alleged payments to lawmakers including $126000 to James C Gaffney to influence three or four legislators.
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New York
Otto G. Foelker
Frank J. Gardner
Gardner
Elder
Brooklyn
Delmonico’s
James R. Keene
Harry Payne Whitney
Charles H. Hyde
James C. Gaffney
Pider
Senator Cady
No Lives Lost in Storm Near Savannah and Charleston
The hurricane has apparently passed out to sea between Savannah and Charleston. No lives were lost and property damage is under 200000 dollars. Telegraph service remains down south of Jacksonville due to outages.
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Savannah
Charleston
Larksonville
Foss Candidate for Governor
Boston October 19 Eugene N Foss becomes unopposed Democratic candidate for governor after Mansfield withdrawal. Campaign focus centers on tariff policy and related economic issues in the race.
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Mansfield
Foss
Boston
Mreg W. Mansfield
Eugene N. Foss
Ose Eaill
Wellman Tells Story of Thrilling Aerial Voyage
Walter Wellman and five companions landed in New York after a 900 mile airship America voyage aborted when rescued by the steamship Trent. The equilibrator’s gasoline tanks caused instability and forced abandonment. no crew injuries beyond a minor hand injury were reported.
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New York
Walter Wellman
America
Trent
Wellman
Catholic Fair Opens at Keefe Hall Amid Evening Festivities
A large crowd attended the opening of St Mary’s cathedral Catholic fair at Keefe hall last evening. The event began with a dinner served by women, followed by booths displaying wearables, household goods, and crafts from Cheyenne merchants and parishioners. The grand ball with Miss Marie Buchanan’s orchestra ran from 9 pm through the first night, continuing over four days with themed booths, ornate decorations, and varied activities including an ice cream garden and candy department. Proceeds fund church efforts with dinners served nightly 5:30 to 7:30 pm.
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Keefe Hall
St. Mary's Cathedral
Marie Buchanan
Mra. L. Mackenzie
Martin and Cooper
Illinois Central stockholders face $10 million damage suit
Chicago October 19 deputy sheriffs served all Illinois Central directors with summons in a civil suit started by Maxwell Edgar alleging mismanagement rebates and violation of the Interstate Commerce Law. Edgar calls the directors dishonest and dummy officers tied to Charly A. Peabody of the Union Pacific.
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Chicago
Illinois Central, Railroad
Maxwell Edgar
Edgar
Wolgay
Areu Ad
Charly A. Peabody
Uijion Passific
Survey affidavits reveal irrigation control in Wyoming
Clarence T. Johnston chief engineer of the Wyoming Central Irrigation Company swore to surveys showing canals used water from ceded lands but not lake or stream beds. The affidavit notes Johnston’s power over state water and implications for large irrigation schemes, with reference to federal permission and political support.
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Wyoming Central Irrigation Company
Clarence T. Johnston
Engineering Department
Wyomings
Bik
Washington
Wyoming
Bb, Brooks
FL W. Mondell
Woman Held Up In Her Home By Armed Intruder
A man knocks at the door of a residence, forces his way inside, and points a pistol at a woman threatening her against making an outcry. Police investigation ongoing with no arrests reported.
Robbery at Irwin Home Scare In Park Addition
A man in a masked coat collar asks if Deputy State Veterinarian Irwin is home then enters with a second robber to steal a pocketbook containing $8 a diamond ring valued over 100 and two gold bands. Authorities search the area but find no clue near the cav e and boulevard west of the park addition.
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Park Addition
A. N. Irwin
de. Irwin
Miller Jewelry
Colorado & Southern
Irwin
Park
Such a Queer Will
New York report that officials of the Dutch Reformed Church of America will petition the US Supreme Court to remove a routine reading of the Rev Van Bunschotten will. The legacy of 20000 dollars, given seventy five years ago with a condition to read it at every meeting, has long since been spent.
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New York
Supreme Court of the
United States
Dutch Reformed Church of America
van Bunnchotten
Church Corporation
Reformed Church
van Bunschotlten
Six Balloons Still in Race Across Ontario Sky
Six of the ten balloons in the James Gordon Bennett race are still aloft over southwestern Ontario as darkness falls. St. Louis dispatches report no definite flight leader yet, with several craft reported to have descended at Pogamasing Ontario and near St. Lunt.
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St. Louie
James Gordon
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Belmont
Corrie de Lessers
Hubert Latha
Wireless
Nantucket
Bermu
McCabe
Catherine McCabe
iSs
F.B. Sheldon
Notary Public
State of
County of
Laramie
Hax
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