Labor Abuses in Hawaiian Sugar Plantations Exposed
Congressman Clyde H. Tavenner reports harsh conditions on Hawaiian sugar plantations with workers starving to afford passage, wages as low as eight dollars monthly for children and up to 284 for white adults, and stores profiting from inflated prices. The investigation highlights alleged peonage and oppressive treatment, urging action against planter and tariff interests.
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Clyde H. Tavenner
Washington
Europe
Hawaii
San Francisco
California
Priga
Pacific Coast
Benator Reed
Missouri
Danie P. Keefe
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Taft
Bureau of Labor
Hawaiian
Nagel
Reate
Bosator Reed
Howe
DeKay Accepts Post at First State Bank
Yesterday afternoon C W DeKay promised directors of First State Bank to accept the assistant cashier position and will report there early next week. He had doubts after the offer but chose the greater opportunity. DeKay has spent his life in Laramie and served long at First National Bank with the respect of employers and patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. DeKay
First State Bank
DeKay
First National
uKay
Laramie
First National Bank
Convicts Turn Down Pardons on Friday the 13th
Five inmates sentenced for murder or related crimes refused pardons as Governor Ammons and the state board of pardons reviewed petitions. Among those who declined were James Mayo and Perten duled tha hoo, while others faced terms ranging from five to life for offenses including murder, embezzlement, and assault.
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Denver
Colo
Ammons
State Board of Pardons
James Mayo
Perten
Weld County
Henry M. McQueary
Summit County
ID. 1
Sanders
Deneyer County
Glenn Hofman
Castilla
Jacob Mensing
Sedgwick County
Weather Today Sees Mixed Conditions Across States
June 14 report notes Wyoming and South Dakota expect fair weather today and Sunday with sunshine. Colorado also forecasts fair conditions through Sunday and Monday. The text shifts to a garbled discussion on labor and immigration, mentioning wage suppression efforts and schemes tied to land and labor exchange, but readability is low and specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wyoming
South Dakota
Colorado
Wyoming JudgeRules No Authority to Withdraw Lands Before 1910
Judge 4 A Riner of the United States court in Wyoming holds that neither the president nor the interior secretary had authority to suspend land laws by withdrawing mineral lands prior to June 26 1910. The Midwest Oil Co case challenges executive withdrawals as void. The Interior Department plans an appeal and the issue may reach the U S Supreme Court.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
A. Riner
United States Court For
District of Wyoming
Wyoming
Coloro
Riner
United States Va
Midwest Oil Company
Secretary of the Interior
Interior Department
Wyoming Court
Supreme Court of the United States
Midwest
Galt Creek
Natrons County
General Land Office
United States
H. 8. Ridgley
General Knabel
Thirty Five Undesirables Sent Across Continent
In San Francisco a special car attached to the Oyur Island train carried 35 undesirables for deportation to New York. The group includes criminals, insane and disorderly persons refused citizenship with an estimated state savings of 21000 annually from removal from jails and almshouses. In Sophia Doctor Dana formed a new cabinet with two principal portfolios for prime minister and foreign affairs.
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Francisco
Cal
New York
Almahouses
Dane
Sophia
Doctor Dana
Posew
London
Prima
Gowell Captures Latonia Derby in Kentucky Fashion
At Latonia a lavish crowd of Kentucky and Ohio society witnessed Gowell, the Kentucky filly, carry her owner's colors to victory in the team Latonia Derby. The 2 83 16 time and celebratory mood capped a notable day as New cadets at West Point swore in, including one Chinese and one Filipino recruit.
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Gowell
Latonia
Elite of Kentucky
Ohio Society
Gobel
Kentucky Flly
Thia
West Point Whet Point
N.Y
Jame
Hundeed
Olaiptor
Filpiow
Law to Prevent Sale of Calf in Colorado
Fort Collins Colorado June 14 G D Morton of Rifle says stockmen plan a bill for the next session prohibiting selling any calf before two and a half years old or any heifer calf before three years old The aim is to curb livestock decline in Colorado caused by selling young calves rather than keeping them until full growth The move reflects alarm over shrinking herds and seeks to preserve future supply by restricting early sales.
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Fort Collins
Colo
G. D. Morton
Rifle
Colorado
Boy Burned at Indian Agency Anadarko Oklahoma
Den ny Simmons a negro boy jailed on assault and murder charges near Anadarko is burned by a mob led by a woman after officers were overpowered. The mob later shot him to death and his body was left as a warning. sheriff says he does not recognize any mob members.
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Anadarko
Oxia
Denny Simmons
Pegro
Gusto Chureli
Simmons
Torlian
Ana
Susie Chuck
Compliment for Albany County booklet from magazine
A. W. Augspurger received a flattering letter from the general manager of the land department of the Twentieth Century Farmer magazine regarding a booklet titled Resources of Albany County Wyoming. The reply praises the booklet as concise and convincing and notes writers should quote from it.
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A. W. Augspurger
We General Manager
Land Department
Twentieth Century
Farmer Magazine
Omaha
Jung
A. W
Aunsparger
Laramie
Wyo
Augepurser
Albany County
Wyola
Gyoalea Convene and Will Elect Man King Who Is 112 Years Old
TOLEDO Ohio June 11 The WYPSy Convention opened amid effort to protect governmental organization for race protection. John Willikme of Alabama, reported to be 112 years old, is said to be chosen King Lawarruw.
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Gyoalea
Man
Toledo
John Willikme
Alabama
Lawarruw
Armored train attack on Molly Grove strike camp explored
Charleston reports a senate inquiry into the February 7 assault on Molly Grove strikers by an armored train. Ex guard Lee Calvin testified he joined a Paint Creek party urged by Sheriff Hel and Morton. Dozens recounted gunfire as the train passed Holly Grove, with a child wounded and a woman shot.
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Charleston
W. Va
Senate Committee
Molly Grove
Lee Calvin
Hel
Quinn Morton
Paint Creek
Holly Grove
Holy Grove
Quinn Merton
Morton
Annie Hat
Bulek
Kenneth McRae Killed by Woodtick Bite in Wyoming
CASPHR Wyo June 14 Kenneth McRae a well known sheepman is dead from spotted fever caused by a woodtick bite. He is the second central Wyoming resident to fall to the disease in the past fortnight. The Ack bit him some time ago but his condition grew serious a week ago when he lost consciousness.
Canada disbands Atlantic navy and discharges crew
HALIFAX June 14. Ottawa orders end of the Canadian Atlantic navy. The cruiser Niobe to be disarmed and likely laid up. Canadian recruits to be discharged and British officers returned to Britain. The Niobe may be kept in reserve if the government changes.
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Halifax
Nova Scotia
Ottawa
Diamantia
Niobe
Koel
Ikely
Preagot
Elmwood Woman Heads to Yellowstone on Long Visit
Mrs. Kilsareth Farman of Elmwood Alabama will visit Laramie for several days with Mr. Grace J. Vries. A party of Up ladies plans a departure soon for Yellowstone Park and other distant locations, expected to last several months.
Rood Catch At Chimney Rock In Meager Outing
Kart Fauiaen and F Paulson hailed a bold rally at Chimney Rock with a notable catch by Daweun in Paulson's car. Mr K Paulson heads to Omaha on leave after several days in the Lorena plate country.
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Chimney Rock
Americans Win Second International Polo Game and Retain Cup
Meadow Brook, L. I. June 14 The United States won the second contest in the International Polo challenge cup, retaining the trophy after defeating England. The Americans scored 44 percent to the English 4 percent, with Ringland leading for much of the match.
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Meadow Brook
L. L
United States
Ringland
Mrs Kellar pleads not guilty after confession
In Harrisonville Missouri on June 13 Mrs Arthur Kellar who confessed to killing her husband, a railroad laborer, and their daughter Margaret seven, with an ax, later denied guilt and entered a not guilty plea. Trial set for July 7. she held without bail.
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Harrisonville
Kellar
Arthur Kellar
Margaret
Fence Carries Fatal Bolt Into Man's Body
Greyhull June 14 Geo Perkine a rashman near Otto was killed by a stroke of lightning while working in a field. A pony returned to the house without him and his body was found hanging over a wire fence. He had been leaning on the fence when it was struck and carried the bolt through his body.
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Greyhull
Wye
Geo. Perkine
Otto
Hils
Mehming
Ammons Appeals Business Leaders for State Fight Financing
Governor Ammons and Colorado business leaders plan to raise funds for a statewide excursion to showcase natural resource development and the desirability of state control at an upcoming conference in Denver.
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Ammons
Denver
Colo
Dedine
Mupply
Colorado
Latimer Ailing At Home With Cold Complications
D Latimer, president of The Hoomerang company, is laid up with a bad cold complicated by additional issues. He has not left his home since Friday night. A doctor says no serious illness and expects a full recovery at home.
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Latiner
Hoomerang Company
Secretary Lane Proposes Federal Drainage Law to Aid Reclamation
Secretary Lane asked Congress to authorize a law allowing the United States to drain and reclaim public swamp and overflowed lands in any state. The bill expands beyond public lands to include state or privately owned contiguous swamp lands under set conditions, mirroring the irrigation reclamation act but with added improvements. It reflects a push for greater federal‑state cooperation in reclaiming arid lands and conserving resources, and cites an agreement with Oregon on a joint irrigation project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lane
Congress
United States
Union
Secretary of the Interior
Ory Fee
Oregon
Free List Expansion Moves Through Senate Finance Panel
Washington June 14 The senate finance committee approved transferring iron and steel and raw materials to the free list after a day spent on the mutual schedule. Pig iron ferro manganese steel blooms stubs billets join the free list while finished steel products see a 10 percent underwood rate reduction. Aluminum duty is cut and lead and zinc await Monday decision. The bill’s administrative features are set for Monday and caucus readiness by midweek.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Finance Committee
Simmons
Editors Finish Wyoming Press Convention Day Two
CASPHE Wyo June 14 The Wyoming Press Association annual convention progressed with notable papers read including Wroe Advertising Does It Pay to Advertise Pot ter State Full Advertising Profits to the Merit Shop and The Cost of Advertising Editors will choose next year's meeting place and adjourn The afternoon session planned a tour for editors to inspect folding auto mobiles tomorrow.
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Casphe
Wyo
Wyoming
A. J. Mokler
Wroe
W. Kimball
J. &. Potter
WB Chaplin
Peterson
Arrest Follows After Man Seeks Fat Job Bribe
Santa Barbah, Cot June 14. Broaelich was arrested by authority of fiderp. An indictment alleges he attempted to bribe to win a federal appointment. The man offered $1,000 to a senator for the job.
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Santa Bardaha
Cot
Broaelich
Fiderp
United Bini Bei Ate Works Hircanbrach
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Jay
Alwinhowsie
Pat ' Bilues
Old Country
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West Virginia
Kenneth Mrae
Canada
Atlantic
Yellowstone
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