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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1910
Page
9
Brander Matthews of Columbia testifies the Narragansett club was a long notorious gambling joint. He defines joint as a place where men are steered to lose their money, noting Clark's block reputation and his own forty years of experience in gambling venues.
Two provisional companies of the Eleventh Infantry from Fort Russell will go to Wheatland today as part of the Laramie county fair program. The troop contingent totals 108 under Captains McGrew and McConnell and lieutenants Wilson Van Horn and Conelly. They will present the army hospital drill noted for its beauty while Cheyenne residents plan to attend.
W M Henderson and Edward Stewart drowned near Sugar City when their boat sprang a leak while fishing. Their bodies were recovered after the boat sank, following a long search in Lake Meredith.
Hugh Boyle who died in Denver remains unburied as Irish American Progressive Society and undertakers Whitehead and Meyer clash over custody and payment. The society seeks church funeral rights while undertakers demand fees already owed, with no remaining relatives in Denver.
Returns from today’s election in Columbia indicate B. L. Bleago the local optionist defeats prohibitionist C. C. Featherstone by about two thousand votes for governor.
Chicago September 18 United States Senator Lorimer will be guest of honor at a dinner planned by his friends to rebuke Colonel Roosevelt who declined to dine at the same table at the Hamilton club. The timing and venue depend on President Taft’s acceptance. Speakers include Speaker Cannon as toastmaster with possible guests Vice President Sherman Benalora Crane Aldrich and Cullom. Lorimer defended himself against Governor Deneen in a speech last night saying Deneen betrayed campaign plans to help Lorimer defeat Hopkins.
Miss May Carlton of Brookline describes herself as blonde, refined, and an expert cook, and she asks Boston officials to help marry a Colorado miner who asked for a blonde wife. She details her Western life experience and expresses eagerness for a reply from the husband hopeful.
Delegates from Bighorn Natrona and Fremont counties arrive in Cheyenne on route to Rawlins to select nominees for the state offices. The rush to the convention signals a strong Republican showing as factions debate likely outcomes and county alignments.
The article surveys brief reactions from Taft Roosevelt and other leaders on Maine results. It quotes Taft declining comment and Roosevelt saying nothing, with Lodge, Mack, Griscom, and Plaisted offering varied assessments of local versus national impact.
A masked gang aboard a Russian steamer near Harbin South of Manehivla robbed passengers after overpowering the crew. The owners, two Russians, were killed while several Chinese crew and passengers were wounded in the ensuing fight. The incident follows widespread political reaction in the Maine election and comments from national figures on party prospects.
Police halted a near riot in the Red Light district after 4 PM with soldiers and Mexicans as the principals. Three arrests were made James Starr Thomas Gonsales and Leo Villa. One soldier was knifed another struck by a sling and a white man and a Mexican carried guns during the clashes.
In Denver on September 13 Mrs Mary Way aged 60 was found apparently lifeless by her son Henry Way. The coroner prepared to remove her body when she began breathing again and shortly after revived fully. She showed signs of life in time to be brought back from the coffin.
Denver faces a bitter Democratic state convention with Gov. Shafroth and Dr. Jefferson battling for governor. A largely uninstructed delegation from Denver vies for seating, while Pueblo’s 68 votes may tilt the balance as both camps bargain over offices. A female Democrat faction seeks the superintendent of public instruction post.
Two sharp earthquake shocks struck Salinas California at 4 56 this morning causing no reported damage. Local authorities noted the temblor as minor and there were no injuries.
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