Babbitt Behind Bars in Wyoming Election Fraud Case
Orren Babbitt, once a sheriff candidate in Laramie County, spent the night in jail after a fraud scandal tied to ballot alteration. Snook confessed to participating and implicated Babbitt, who claimed innocence but faced swift legal action as prosecutors pursued charges and Snook fled to Nebraska.
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Laramie
Frank Roach
Électon
Swapicion
Habbitt
Ashley Gleason
Babbitt
Arthur Snook
Harry Tupper
Babbit
Perry
Hom
Gleason
Cella
Sam Thompson
Snook
Thompson
Babbtt
Prema
Sookid
Pat Hayes
Stook
Hughes Attacks Wilson Speech of Acceptance
In St Louis on September 2 Charles Hughes addressed business leaders arguing for American prosperity through reducing waste and expanding legitimate enterprise. He urged applying the Declaration of Independence to American life and defended industry against European competition. He criticized Wilson's acceptance speech, denied Democrats set antitrust policy, and supported child labor legislation despite opposing federal measures.
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ST. Louis
Charles
Hughes
Wilson
Mrs Balfour Seeks News of Son in Allied Front
Mrs C L Balfour of the Cox ranch on Happy Jack road anxiously awaits word about Morrison Balfour, her 21 year old son serving with the British Army in Saloniki. Enlisted two years ago in Dundee Scotland, he went to France then Greece, missing fighting news until recently.
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C. L. Balfour
Cox Ranch
Happy Jack Road
Morrison Balfour
Dundee
Scotland
France
Greece
Lucy Balfour
Wyoming
Raid on East Coast of England Injures No One
A midnight statement reports hostile airships attacked the east coast of England. Bombs fell in several places and a Zeppelin squadron was brought down in flames. The attack aimed at London but was repelled with bombs dropped in widely separated locations. Allied war offices reported victories in theaters except the Somme.
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London
East Coet
England
Bnceland
Railroads Back New Law, Will Await Investigation
Western railroad presidents say they will not rush to court over the Adamson bill after its passage. They warn that strike preparations already cost millions and that travelers and shippers have suffered financial losses and delays while the measure is thoroughly investigated.
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Chicago
Western Railroads
Austrians Fall Back After Five Days Battle
A Vienna dispatch reports Austrians retreat after five days of hard fighting in eastern Transylvania. Hermanstadt evacuated, battle lines shortened as Romanians press advances.
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Cerna
Vienna
Transylvania
Hermanstadt
Foucey Recalls Wyoming Embargo Strike Order
Superintendent 8. R. Toucey of the Wyoming division rescinds the freight embargo set on August 29. J. R. Jenks of Denver, leader of the Brotherhood of Conductors, orders the strike recall to G. W. Goff in Cheyenne. Similar notices go to C. J. Jones and Roy Miner.
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8. R. Toucey
Wyoming
J. R. Jenks
Denver
Brotherhood of Conductors
G. W. Goff
Brotherhood
Cheyenne
C. J. Jones
Roy Miner
President Wilson Welcomed at Shadow Lawn
President Wilson was enthusiastically greeted at Shadow Lawn Long Beach New Jersey as he arrived for the notification exercises of his renomination set for the following day.
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Whaon
Shadow Lawn
Long Beach
N. J
Wilson
Adamson Eight Hour Bill Passes Senate and Ends Strike
The Adamson eight hour bill cleared the Senate 44 to 24 and moves to President Wilson for signature. Labor leaders revoke the nationwide strike call and send about 600 telegrams canceling the warning. The measure sets eight hours as the day’s work for interstate train crews with prorated pay and a future commission review.
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Brotherhood
Heac
Senate
Adamson
Washington
Congress
White House
Liders Woo
Interstate Commerce Commission
Harwick
Georgia
Clarke
Arkansas
LaFoliette
Wisconsin
Brothershood
Toronto
Wilson Atens
Bhareeh
Mimende Mets Provinte le
Tarde Wiek
Hastine
Benatar Sherman
Finele
Thelra
Wilson Accepts Democratic Nomination with Faithful Address
Long Beach New Jersey September 2 The day of notification drew over 10000 attendees and Democratic leaders from across the country as President Wilson affirmed belief that the Democrats should stay in power citing party achievements and denouncing the Republicans as unfit for new conditions He pledged to serve the nation and seek counsel from forward looking leaders while rejecting personal boasting and highlighting fulfilled promises
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Long Beach
N. J
Wilson
United States
Democratic Party
Republican Party
Renator James
Pellew
Tlan
Firm Policy Toward Mexico and Democratic Rise to Power
The text argues Democrats were chosen to end Republican failures seen as benefiting special interests. It claims they aimed to enact long‑delayed reforms, break bank control by small groups, restore farmers’ access to credit and markets, and reduce anti‑trust harms while pursuing broader national interests.
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Min
Federa
An American First and a Candidate Afterwards
President lam An American First and a Candidate Afterwards declares a shift from national aid to labor needs. He criticizes the lack of a national road program, prudent army attention, and foreign distrust, noting tariffs revived but aimed at mere retaliation with domestic competition rules. Continent dialogue continues on page four.
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Latile
America
Democrate Party
Frank Tc
Wyoming Cloudy Weekend Forecast With Cooler East and South
A weather brief notes cloudy conditions for Sunday and Monday across Wyoming. Cooler air moves into the east and south while moderate fresh winds develop, shaping outdoor plans.
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Wyoming
A R Brncampment Ay Kansas Cuvy 6 Obituary Fragment
Fragmentary OCR notes show an obituary reference to A R Brncampment Ay Kansas Cuvy 6 and a mention of the Greed Army of the Republic. A William pastures and mentors are referenced in unclear context.
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A. R
Kansas
Kansas City
Army of the Republic
Eavrains
William
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