Cheyenne Chosen as Irrigation Congress Host City
Ex Senator Carey of Wyoming elected president of the National Irrigation Congress and chosen chairman of the national executive committee. Cheyenne selected unanimously to host next year’s meeting amid debates over federal control of reservoirs and arid land policy.
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National Executive Committee
Congress
Linconn
National Irrigation Congress
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Committee
Omaha
Colorado
Montana
Nebraska
Kansas
C. M. Heintz
California
R. L. Kellogg
E. I. Best
District of Columbia
J. Mills
Idaho
A. Parkllinois
J. A. Churchill
Icansas
A.W. Pickering
Kentucky
Thomas Knight
Missouri
Thomas G. Frost
Minnesota
C. E. McCutcheon
Mississippi
M. Emery
Thomas J. Clark
New Mexico
Matt Daugherty
H. B. Maxson
Nevada
W. Lawrence
Ohio
CO. Y. Gardner
South Dakota
L. W. Shurtliffe
Utahwood Meade
Committee On
Irrigation Congress
National
House of Representatives
Joseph M. Carey
KE. J. Mills
Senate
House
Washington
Best
General Land Office
Interior Department
Lincoln
Neb
Public Land Commission
Water Sold At Five Cents A Quart In Arkansas Town
Water is scarce due to drought in OxcEoLa Ark. wells and springs are dry. Residents must buy drinking water at 5 cents per quart as demand far exceeds supply.
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OxcEoLa
Ark
Schism Threatens Canadian Masons Over New Lodge
In MontreEst on Oct 6 a new lodge formed by French and Italian Masons under the Grand Orient of France questions the Bible. Other lodges disown them and seek guidance from the Prince of Wales.
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MontReEst
Canada
Grand Orient of France
Prince of Wales
Thorn Murder Trial Set in New York Case
Judge Smith today set the Thorn murder trial in New York for defendant Martin Thorn charged with the killing of William Gniden. Prosecution and defense prepared their preliminary motions and the date is now firm for court proceedings.
Death of Neal Dow Father of Prohibition in Portland
General Neal Dow dies at 3 30 p m in Portland Maine after long illness He had not spoken since yesterday afternoon Family members entered the room and were greeted with a weary appeal to be free The obituary notes Dow’s role in the prohibition movement and his patient demeanor in final hours
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PortLand
Neal Dow
Weyler's Cuban successor faces uphill fight, Palina cites 200,000 troops
Thomas Estrada Palma reports a letter from General Gomez criticizing Weyler and predicting failure for any successor. He says Cuban troops show strong spirit, that Las Villas campaign is a complete failure for Spain, and that Weyler would be surprised by Cuban resolve if recalled.
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New York
Thomas Estrada Palina
Gomez
Weyler
Cuba
Tempestuous voyage of Belle Vernon to Port Morant
The Norwegian steamer Belle Vernon arrived from Port Morant Jamaica after a six and a half day voyage marked by a fierce gale near Cape Hatteras. The ship drifted, crews stayed below decks and the storm eased around noon yesterday.
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New York
Belle Vernon
Port Morant
Jamaica
Cape Hatteras
Prairie fire toll rises in the North State
Reports from a distant area say a large prairie fire killed one man and seriously injured several others. Seven or eight people were badly burned including the Preston family of five. Hundreds of tons of hay and grain were destroyed as a man making a fire break started the blaze.
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Minner
Preston
Lodge Sees Hawaii Annexation Near Certain
Senator Lodge states that annexation of the Hawaiian Islands is practically accomplished and expects the treaty to be taken up when Congress assembles in December He believes there is an easy Senate majority for ratification and Hawaii will be American territory before Christmas.
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Lodge
Bostos
Hawaiian Islands
Senator Lodge
Congress
Senate
Hawaii
Fatally Shoots Wife and Self in Kansas City
Edward McElroy, a gambler, shot his wife multiple times in their room and then killed himself early this morning. He fired two bullets into her breast one into her chin and a fourth into her arm before turning the pistol on himself. Both are reported to have only small chances of recovery.
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Self
Kansas City
Edward McElroy
St. Louis
G. P. Pfeifer
Robert Delaney
Delaney
Pfeifer
Troops Withdraw from Hazleton and Haveton Camp
The battalion of the Eighth Governor's Troop broke camp on October 6 and all soldiers departed. Commanding Officers Watts and Cameron and Captain Ott thanked the men for their excellent behavior.
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Hazleton
Haveton
Watts and
Cameron
Ott
Summer Hotel Burns in Minnesota Fire Harrowed Hotel Lafayette
Fire at the Hotel Lafayette in Minnetonka destroyed the Summer Hotel, with flames erupting from the laundry and engulfing the building in minutes. Fire crews fought the blaze as the structure burned to a smouldering ruin.
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Minneapolis
Hotel Lafayette
Minnetonka
Yellow Jack Gaining in New Orleans Fever Surge
New Orleans on October 6 reports 16 new fever cases by 10 AM, four arriving together at the board of health. Local health officials note the increase as the largest morning tally to date.
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New Orleans
Board of Health
Lamont Elected President of Northern Pacific
New York Oct 6 Daniel S Lamont was today elected president of the Northern Pacific company noting the leadership change in a brief dispatch from the city.
Train Hold Up in Indian Territory Robbers Seize Cash and Jewelry
Five masked men halted a southbound Rock Island passenger train at siding No 1 near Minco Oklahoma. They forced passengers to the ground under threat of guns and took about $300 in cash plus watches pins and jewelry before fleeing on horseback toward the west.
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O.T
Rock Island
Minco
Indian Territory
el Reno
Chickasaw
Drought and Crop Losses Darken Harvest Outlook
The Orange Judd Palmer estimates total wheat at about 589 million bushels with winter wheat dominating. Corn yields are forecast at 1.7 billion bushels amid drought across major states. Oats look to reach around 814 million bushels, with Nebraska, Oregon, and Washington offsetting shortfalls.
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Drouth
Onienco
Judd Palmer
Missouri
Minnesota
Dakotas
Nebraska
Oregon
Washington
Langtry a Mental Wreck
Langtry's former husband Edward Langtry remains in the asylum for the insane the day after admission. The sudden breakdown of his health is described as strange and uneven by officials at Lospex asylum.
Riethmanns Queer Ride Ends With Narrow Escape
Louis Riethmann and cousin Louis Philbeck rode beyond Sand Creek chasing excitement. Riethmann rode to cross a Denver train at high speed and was struck by the engine. He survived, held onto the bicycle wheel, and was taken home by the train crew.
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Louis Riethmann
Riethmaann
Louis Philbeck
Indianapolis
Sand Creek
Union Pacific
Denver
Gulf
Mr. Philbeck
Tony
Riethimann
Riethmann
Mr. Biethmann
Philbeck
Riethmn
Bicycle Wisdom from the London Mail
A London Mail collection of proverbs on cycling virtues and cautions. It emphasizes light wheels and careful riders, punctures and wear, steady pedaling, and the value of experience. The tone resembles a witty rider’s maxim list from an era of bikes and roads.
Mrs Read Dies After Wheel Ride Incident
Mrs Read widow of the late Senator D M Read died after a wheel riding episode. Her physician advised cycling for exercise though she objected due to age. She took lessons and rode a half mile before declaring the wheel would kill her, then she collapsed and died.
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David Read
D. M. Read
New York World
Improving Dress Guard on Drop Frame Wheels
The cord dress guard on drop frame wheels is weak and troublesome for many women riders. Ensure the toe aligns with the machine so the heel clears the lacing. If problems persist, fit insulating wire as a chain guard instead of the lacing cord, but avoid overly tight wire to prevent guard contact and noise.
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Buffalo News
Bicycle color combinations from New York Press
The piece lists common bicycle color pairings this year including black frames with blue, purple, white, or scarlet rims. other combos feature yellow, olive green, maroon, and bamboo finishes with varied rim colors. notes crimson and violet tones as well.
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New York Press
Theaters Offer Free Bicycle Check on Eighth Avenue
The big theater on Eighth Avenue features a sign proclaiming bicycles checked free. An attached staffer notes many patrons arrive by bicycle, especially on matinees, making it necessary to provide for all machines to be stored.
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Eighth Avenue
New York
Sufferer Proclaims Pink Pills Restore Health in Columbus
Miss Jerusla McKinney of 50 South Centre Street Columbus credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing her long struggle from severe pains catarrhal illness and sleepless nights. She recounts years of illness before trying the pills. after starting she notes steady improvement and full recovery, urging others to try them. Pills sold 50 cents a box or six for 2.50 from druggists or Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady New York
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Ohio
Willian
Jerusla McKinney
South Centre
Miss McKingrty
Duyed Taggad
Thic
Williams
Dr. Williams
Lever
Wight Toyo
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