Doctor tells strangest tale on vaccine used for toothpicks
An unnamed physician recounts a grim tale from Nome era travel by steamer Lawton where discarded smallpox vaccine vials were improvised as toothpicks aboard a crowded ship. After vaccination scraps were tossed overboard, passengers began using the needles’ remnants as toothpicks, leading to a sharp rise in smallpox cases by the time the vessel reached California.
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Drensen
Nome
Annex
Reglia
Lawton
United States
Uncle Sai
Elsc
Porta Coata
San Francisco
United States Artillery
Californiic
Quarantine Delays Travel After Animal Incident
A doctor granted quarantine and ample leeway, while awaiting permission to travel, reflecting on the foolishness of mortals amid a troubling event where bodies and needles caused dread and fear.
Neithe Injured Falling Into Cellar At Union Pacific Hotel
An elderly man named Neithe suffered severe injuries after slipping into a hotel cellar at the Union Pacific Hotel. He endured hours in darkness before being found by his wife Mia and a grandchild, dragged home by family. Doctor predicts he will stay in bed for several days with no serious long term injury anticipated.
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Ninatetan
Teas
Union Pacific
Nix
Mia
Atund
Hamilton
Kern’s Indiana remark stirs 1908 vice presidential hopes
Indiana Democrats consider William J Bryan supporting John W Kern as running mate in 1908. Kern, former governor nominee, opposed free silver but backed Bryan in campaigns. Delegates eye Bryan’s arrival in New York to boost Indiana’s bid, with Bryan likely to tour Indiana this fall.
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Ind
Democrats of
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Natiows
Wiliam J. Bryan
John W. Kern
Keen
Nolainal
Bryan
Bryan Tealty
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New York
Hero
Tte
Civil Service Commission reports on age of government workers
The Civil Service Commission released statistics on employees sixty five and older in Washington departments. It shows 25,000 total workers with 127 hired via civil service exams, and details on work quality and pay by age group, veteran status, and job category, noting some aged staff perform at excellent levels while others lag. It also mentions salaries and potential adjustments if pay matched work output.
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Washington
Civil Service Commission
Govenor
Jim
Congress
Civil Service
Taft
Alxty
New Burlington Branch Plans in Cheyenne Details
W Dean Hing er, a prominent Menvcetse businessman and prospective Democratic governor candidate, says the Burlington will build a Cheyenne branch along the valley from the Bay Bull river to Kirwin mines. Construction will begin after the Worland extension is finished. The OXY Mine will tap a rich ore district near Meeteotse providing outlet for the Kirwin mines rich in gold and copper.
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Cheyenne
Wye
W. Dean jHinger
Menvcetse
Burlington
School repairs begin after bids awarded by seven commissioners
Nearly three thousand dollars are allocated to repair work on the east side school building this summer. Contracts for heating and plumbing go to James W. Cordiner at 1246.64, carpentry to Holliday for 780, and concrete to A. J. Wymore for 556.40, totaling 2292.05. Work starts immediately. meeting held at First National Bank building with chair Otto Gramm absent.
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Board of Seven Commissioners
James W. Cordiner
Holliday
A. J Wymore
First National Bank
Otto Gramm
Fourth of July Celebration Plans Progress in Unly
Ruling Mayor Spicer elected chairman of the arrangement committee for the Fourth of July celebration in Unly. He is interviewing city businessmen about donations and cooperation. He reports success but says no committees or definite actions will occur until next Monday’s city hall meeting.
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Spicer
False Fire Alarms Stir City Readers Twice
A series of false fire alarms alarmed the public yesterday due to wiring interference. Forenoon repeats reported by bell ringing from a broken battery. prompt repair restored normal conditions. Nearby notes mention the practice of placing a ceremonial stone in Scotland named Trothy with ties to social and business bonds.
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Scotland
Snow Block Freight Route Hampered by Snow and Mud
Snow Block Dillon June 16 freight to reach this place since January 1. Freight for Fit Mercantile Co. conslated this week. Road between Snow Block and Encampment blocked by snow, now nearly impassable due to mud and stanch. Chase and Sanborn Seal Brand Coffee advertised. W. M. Holliday Co. agents.
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Dillon
Wye
Forfit Mercantile Company
Snew
Chase & Sanborn
W.M. Holliday CO
Week In Society Highlights ACADEMIC WEEK OF COMMENCEMENT
A week of social events and ceremonies unfolds at the University of Wyoming with cadet dancing gatherings, alumnae receptions, and a full schedule. Richard King files for naturalization. a cemetery lot transfer is recorded for Laramie Lodge No. Associations, awards and addresses mark the week, including Prof. Graves at the graduation and a focus on contemporary American poetry.
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A. M
J. Dayton
Richard King
King
Wyoming
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Gymnasian
Asagelation
A. C. Hogbim
School of Music
Pr. F. P. Graves
University of Missouri
University of Wyoming
Bishop Keane to Speak in City at Teachers Institute
The Right Rev J. 1 Keane Bishop of Cheyenne Morese will arrive Sunday on No. 2 and be the guest of Rev. Father Cummiskey. He will open the Teachers Institute Monday at 9 o'clock and may speak at St Lawrence church Sunday evening. Educators from Colorado and the East will attend with Miss Irene Morse among lecturers. The Kensington Club met yesterday with Mrs. W. H. Davis.
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J. 1 Keane
Cheyenne Morese
Father Cummiskey
Keane
Teachers’ Institute
St Lawrence Catholic Church
Emma Knight
Colorado
East
Irene Morse
Boston College
Weather Outlook for Wyoming With Showers Tonight
Partly cloudy skies across Wyoming tonight. Showers are expected Sunday, with cooler conditions in northern and western portions tonight and into Sunday.
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Wyoming
Miss Frances Bridger remembered in Laramie
Many residents recall Miss Frances Bridger former National Secretary WC A invited University in 1905 and gave several addresses. She married Rev George H Atkinson of Monroe NC last December but kept interests in young women’s religious work. She died in Asheville NC from heart failure after appealing to young women to serve Christ. Her death grieves her Laramie friends.
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Frances Bridger
National
University
George H. Atkinson
Monroe
N.C
Womem
Igmd
Wordene
Ashville
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