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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
14
A reforming view argues for immediate tariff reduction using the most utilized schedules to curb toll competition and raise prices for the United States. It calls for extending changes to every item that enables monopoly and special advantage until government favors are withdrawn and charges are reasonable, easing burdens.
John J. McGraw known as Muggs McGraw wowed a packed Colonial theater crowd in New York. Giants stars and writers filled boxes as he delivered an inside baseball monologue with quick wit and sharp jibes at Mathewson Snodgrass and baseball bugs. He received a standing ovation and a loving cup gift after the performance.
Fire at Martinsville Sanitatorium in Louisville area destroys the building. One patient died and several others escaped with narrow margins as two women leaped safely into nets.
Harvard center coach Paul Worthington states in Boston that Harvard likely cannot defeat Princeton next Saturday. He notes Harvard's strength but says Princeton's fast team and decisive win over Dartmouth make the Tigers strong, keeping Princeton as the favorite.
New York dispatch reports pitcher Rube Marquard walked into Jefferson Market Court with actress Blogcom Seeley and a cane, while Blossom, his vaudeville partner, sought a summons against her husband Joe Kane for threats and jealousy. Kane allegedly threatened to shoot Blossom and attacked her at their hotel apartment.
The scene centers on Marquard at Hotel Hadicott with his mother and Latyr nearby. A witness says Joe declared Marquard had stolen his wife and wrecked his home. Rube mentions Blossom’s new manager Mr. Marquard as Kane is missing and must appear in court Thursday to answer the charge.
Irwin C Stump age 60 a wealthy retired mining man and attorney and former manager of Senator Hearst estate died from injuries after a fall down an elevator shaft at the Glenham apartments on Broadway New York. He entered the lobby rushed to ride the elevator and plunged into the shaft suffering skull and arm fractures and internal injuries. Stump came to New York from California about eighteen years ago and was once mentioned as a candidate to succeed Leland Stanford.
Supreme Court rules former Eau Claire district attorney cannot recover damages from Rev M Granville Ross Pike or Orrin H Ingram for a 1908 libelous sermon. Occasion deemed qualified privilege and publication in good faith without malice. Sermon accused Arnold of failing to prosecute law violations. Ingram allegedly provided copies to newspapers.
A wartime era parliamentary remark warns of protecting public interests from plutocratic influence. The speaker asserts Warren votes align with plutocracy, urging scrutiny of critical measures. The statement echoes concerns about power and policy.
A devastating blaze at St. John’s orphanage in San Antonio claimed six Sisters of Charity and a four year old boy. Mother Mary of the Cross perished after rescuing a child. Sister Monica Montez leaped to escape but died. several other sisters and two employees were injured or missing amid the deadly fire.
New York October 30 BroNdays for the ladies run to 200 dollars per pair as Parisian styles displace skirts and hems. Hosiery features hand made lace and lace inserts making stockings among the most expensive wardrobe items.
Mrs George Jay Gould appears in the latest Parisian gown trend showcasing a refined style. Her ensemble highlights contemporary silhouettes and fashionable details seen on the social scene.
Chicago police hunted Charles D. Conway and his wife after the murder of Baltimore singer Sophia G. Singer. Despite citywide searches and hundreds of circulars with the couple’s description and the woman’s photo, no trace had been found by early today.
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