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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
3
Chicago June 18 The Republican convention opened with heated speeches and a raucous crowd. Taft was nominated on the first ballot after dramatic demonstrations and tumultuous scenes as delegates and speakers pressed for support.
The Pierre parade marks the firemen’s tournament with bands and departments from Lead City to Vermillion. Chief Liv Lillibridge led on horseback as judges Col E P Farr Mrs TH Karcher and G H Jaynes awarded prizes including Lead City best appearing department and Vermillion longest distance. Deadwood was notably absent in this year’s procession.
The Ingalls and Green store at Terry suffered a night break in with the front door of the safe blown off by nitroglycerine. A bag of pennies and $3 in nickels were taken from the cash drawer while the strong box remained unopened. A suspicious small man loitering about the camp has drawn sheriff’s attention as a possible suspect.
In Picnle California the Migorit powder plant magazines exploded this morning. The blast demolished the plant and surrounding buildings for miles. The company reportedly manufactured explosives for the government and a heavy loss of life is feared.
Last evening a reception followed the annual meeting as lead daily cabin undertakers elected officers for the coming year. President W. J. Byrnes Canton Flist Vice President C L Lidtdl Iroquois Second Vice President A Anderson Redfield Secretary Treasurer Ly J Shaw Watertown Executive Committee S G Boyce Mitchell W McLaughlin Highmore Watertown chosen as next meeting site.
A burglar pried open the money drawer and stole about thirty dollars in jewelry from the Campbell grocery on Sherman Street Deadwood. The thief used a skeleton key fashioned from iron wire to enter and exit through the back door. a description is in police hands as investigators search for the suspect.
The New York delegation backs James Sherman as vice presidential nominee with strong showing from New York and California. Roll calls give Sherman a decisive lead, with New York voting 75 for Sherman and other states split among Guild Murphy and others. The convention adjourned after declaring Sherman the nominee and sending a two‑vote slate to Pacific territories. Secretary Taft resigns, to be succeeded by Luk Wright. Roosevelt and Taft telegraph congratulations to Sherman.
London report states John Burns a renowned Labour member of parliament from Britain is on his deathbed during a June 16 update. The longtime labor leader is critically ill and nearing death while in office.
New York June 16 Justice Bisdorf of the supreme court issued an order restraining police from interfering with betting at the Sheepshead track. The order is returnable tomorrow.
Floodwaters threaten downtown St Louis as the Mississippi tops the three three foot mark. Embankments crumble and buildings are weighted to prevent floatation. A 19 year old named Matt Ritcher drowned, the first flood casualty reported.
Jury verdict favors plaintiff McLaughlin Tie and Timbercamp against Mack and Francis of Cus for $2,521.90 plus seven percent interest since November 1, 1906. Case concerns Redwater pav canal work with subcontracted supplies and disputed charges. Mason represented plaintiff, Edw Grantham for defendants.
Gompers says the plan adopted yesterday was premature and flawed. The Federation executive council will meet in Denver on July 6 to present its plank to the Democratic convention. Hamilton Young, in charge of Western Union arrangements at the convention, reported this morning of heart disease.
I W Bartlett reports a robbery at his Main Street store after 6 pm receipts were left in the cash register. The back shed door was forced and the thief entered via the transom door, taking items while the safe remained largely intact. A suspect linked to the city is under consideration.
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