Maker of Rop to Awg Guitrat 8s Dead
William Ho Meyers, 76, longtime rope maker for hangings in the United States, died in Baltimore Maryland. He crafted the rope used to execute several criminals including the Galteau case linked to Garfield’s murder and others from 19th century trials. Meyers refused to attend hangings himself.
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William Ho Meyers
Galteau
Garfield
Adam Horn
Mollie Moguren
Lotterilie
Mauch Chanick
Merers
Ex convict aids machine in its dirty methods
A Wyoming Tribune letter, claimed to be from a Carbon County observer, is exposed as part of a political effort to discredit the current penitentiary administration. The signer, ex convict Harry Pendergraft, did not write it. authorities name the real authors and tie the letter to prison labor graft schemes and political machines seeking to restore old leadership.
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Wyoming Tribune
Carbon County
Warren
Mondell
Carey
The
Tribune
Harry Pendergraft
Pendergraft
Otto Gramm
C. W
Burdick
Laramie
Federal forces close on Vera Cruz amid rebel stand
Federal troops advance toward Vera Cruz while rebels under General Felix Ding wait. Harbor refuges include over 6,000 foreigners and 10,000 Mexicans. Only thirty two Americans remain in town as federals close within miles.
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Vera Cruz
Mexico
Felix Ding
Joe Howard Shines In Ordinary Play At Goddess of Liberty
Joseph E B Howard stars in the Goddess of Liberty company with a strong voice and central presence. Mabel McCane charms early but overdoes later, while Frank P Giles offers a steady faithful friend role. The cast and musical numbers please, with laughing songs and witty dialogue keeping the audience amused.
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Joseph EB. Howard
Lord Jack
Jack Wingate
Hope Butterworth
Phyllis
Record crops boost U S purchasing power in New York weathered harvest
Government estimates show the ten leading crops this year at current market prices valued over 2.0 billion dollars higher than last year. If shared evenly among 100 million Americans it implies a 20 dollar increase in gold value per person as a direct benefit of bumper harvests.
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New York
United States
Voter Message Censors Measured Rights Votes Recorded
A fragment cites Senator La Vollente accusing Warren of casting votes for plutocracy while urging scrutiny of critical measures to restore public rights against power. The rhetoric frames a political dispute over governance and influence.
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Warren Castinglyss
Plutocracy
Senater la Vollente
Latham Advances to U.S. Consular Service in Washington
Talmage G. Latham twenty four year old Chicago waiter who saved enough money after arriving with no funds six years ago has joined the United States consular service in Washington He earned a law degree from Northwestern University and holds a bachelor’s from the same school He urges education over idle sightseeing and credits persistence for his rise to public service.
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Talmage G. Latham
Chicago
United States
Washington
Latham
Northwestern University Law School
Northwestern University
Knowledge
Skye
St. Paul
Cheyenne High to Play Wheatland in Saturday Showdown
Cheyenne High School football travels to Wheatland next Saturday to add to their growing scalp list. Coach Jones drills the freshmen to overcome soreness from last Saturday’s Eaton game. About fifteen players and a lively group of rooters will make the trip to Wheatland.
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Cheyenne High School
Wheatland
Pinchina
Cheyenne
Jones
Eaton
Eleventh Infantry
Washington Had Chance to Buy Pitcher Wood
In 1908 Washington considered acquiring Joe Wood but poor business sense blocked the deal. The article recalls Walter Johnson and Joe Wood as two great pitchers, pondering how fate altered Griffiths pitching staff and the club's course.
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Washington
Walter Johnson
Joe Wood
Griffith
Nationale
Kansas City
Jon Cantillon
Wood Contract Fallout Clouds Washington Pennant Bid
The text recounts Joe Wood’s early arrangements by Cantillon to secure Wood before a National club could bid, causing Washington to lose leverage. It claims Boston eventually purchased Wood with Cantillon not consulted, and asserts Washington’s pitching staff with Wood and Johnson might have won the pennant.
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Joe Wood
Cention
Wood
Wasahington
Cantillon
Boston
Johnson
Washington Oly
Fighters Face Ring Wellness Check Before Bout in Pittsburg
Public Safety Director Mary issued an order requiring all boxers to pass a physician examination just before entering the ring. The rule aims to curb injuries from fighters not in condition to compete amid a spate of recent accidents.
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Pittsburg
Public Safety
Mary
Sherman Company Featured in State Leader Article
The State Leader, Wyoming’s Want Aq medium, highlights Sanitas and the Sherman Company in a brief feature. The piece discusses local business activity and regional interest in midstream services.
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Want
Wyoming
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T. Blake Kennedy
Plains Hotel
Red
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GD. W. Gill
Mark A. Chapman
West 19Th Street
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Capitol Ave
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Carey Ave
Wye
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Herbert D. Gleason
Corger
Clyde
Calla
W. 16Th St
A. T. Hale
Bud” Fisher
Ricky
Sherman Co
Joe Howard
Sloan
Mn. C. M. Dewker
Johannesburg
Mich
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Andrew Een Pirat
Cumberland
Monte
Prates
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Boston, Klass
the World of Sport
Sanitas
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