Various News Bits From The West And South
The issue reports a coal mine disaster fund relief from Scofield Utah for Hanna widows and orphans, a Denver man killed in Guadaljara by electrocution, and a free gold strike in Waunita Springs Colorado. It also notes Union Pacific eleven months results with a large surplus, withdrawal of three reservoir sites, Russia’s Kishineff arrests, a Kentucky lynching case, and peonage prosecutions in southern states with growing indictments. A Denver accident ends with the death of Miss Marie Murphy from a fire incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scofield
Utah
Hanna
Untimely Death Sparks Moral Reflection On Life
The article reflects on a young woman who died suddenly in a tragic fire thought to result from a discarded lighted item or her own carelessness. It emphasizes how life can end abruptly at any stage and urges readers to live fully and responsibly, prepared for the call of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Marie Murphy
Ponting
Glenwood Springs
Colo
Harding
Cardinal Gibbons and the Papacy in Roman opinion
The L Stella of Rome argues Cardinal Gibbons has a strong chance to become pope at the coming consistory after Pope Leo’s death. It calls him a remarkable personality who would represent the United States Catholic population and a new American civilization in the conclave. It notes he would stand apart from factions yet could unite diverse sides if elected.
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Cardinal Gibbons
L'Statie
Rome
Leo
United States
Spain
Gibbons
Vannatelli
Rampolla
Gotti
Rep
Wyoming range plan criticized by engineer Bond
Engineer Fred Bond argues against creating a state commission to divide public lands between sheep and cattlemen. He says the public domain cannot be equitably shared, compliance would be voluntary, and lasting settlement requires private ownership or leaseholds. He cites private lands increasing hay capacity and argues private management would better improve Wyoming’s ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bond
Wyoming
Wilnot
Wyoming’s leasing plan urged to avert bloodshed
The Laramie Republican argues for a state and national convention to agree on a leasing system for lands. It cautions that without a fair arrangement, conflict among stockmen may escalate, while prices should stay just and reasonable to benefit both occupiers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Laramie
A Favored Policeman Otto Raphael and Theodore Roosevelt
A New York World article recounts Otto Raphael, a policeman appointed by Theodore Roosevelt when he led the New York Police Department, their family ties to local residents Harry and Barney Gesas, and Roosevelt’s personal support of Raphael who excelled in the police exam and aided his family from Russia. The piece notes Roosevelt’s respect for Raphael and his sisters, including Estelle Gesas, wife of Barney Gesas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt
Russia
Otto Raphael
Harry
Barney Gesas
Young Men's Institute
Bowery
Raphael
Roosevelt
Otto
Estelle
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Gesas
Mr. Hoosevelt
Institute
Roosevelt's Appointee Praised for Bravery and Influence
The piece recalls Roosevelt's ally Raphael, noting his bravery and the President's regard. It mentions visits to Washington, meetings with Senator Lodge, and the Kishineff correspondence via Secretary Hay. Raphaels' salary is raised to 21,400, and he resides with his widowed sister at 270 Madison St New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Washington
Senator Lodge
Masachusetts
Hay
Roosevelt
Raphaels
Sarah
Madison St
New York
Your Dealer Will Buy It Back Remedy Promise
An advertise claim offers Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with a money back guarantee if unsatisfied after use. It is touted as the most successful bowel complaint remedy and universally admitted as reliable. The Lewiston Dispatch notes a wood tick fever epidemic in the area with high fatality in many cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewiston
Mont
No Pity Shown. An editor parries scandal with self interest
The item recounts F A Gulledge of Verpena Alabama praising Bucklen's Arnica Salve for piles and 24 tumors, noting it cured him. It then describes a neighboring state editor threatening to publish a citizen's romance rumor unless arrears are paid, prompting many locals to visit the office and mock the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Gulledge
Verpena
Ala
Bucklen
Kemmerer Drug Co
Chas Henderson
Diamondville
Beata
Dr King's New Life Pills Promote Health and Energy
An advertising note touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a busy daily remedy. It claims to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, promising mental power and health benefits. Sold for 25 cents per box by Kemmerer Drug Co and Chas Henderson of Diamondville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Kemmerer Drug Co
Chas Henderson
Diamondville
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Quealy
WM O'Connell
Sec
J Carey
Frank Ppelffer
Trees
Brooke, Hatter
Portampion Mares, Wa
Ming
Matt
Kemmerrr Publishing CO
Thomas M. Bateman
Guadaljara
Mexico
Waunlla Springs
Colorado
Union Pacific
Secretary of the Interior
Jackson Lake
Emma Matilda
Ocean Lake
Jennie Lake
Kishineff
Kentucky
William Thacker
John Gordon
Thacker
Gordon
Plemingsburg
South
Department of Justice
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Louisana
Minnesigpl
Texas
Tal
Tallahouse
Fla
N. Clyatt
New Orleans
Tooke
Bond
J. B. Roberts, Ph. B
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Salt Lake City
Hoon
C.S. Williams
So. St
W. S. Post
Kemmerer and Fossil
Wyo
Occidental Saloon
Geo. W. Fairchild
Proprietor
Harvard Cigar
Hoffman House Boquets
Pabst Bottle
Zang
Stock Exchange
Peter Gordon, Jr
J. G. Casey
Prope
Kemmerer Meat Market
Wm. O'Connell
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