Wyoming and Colorado Mining and Disaster Notes
A string of reports from Wyoming and nearby states details mining accidents in Perris and Manhattan resulting in deaths or injuries, plus incidents in Coltemeeodanyon Oxford and Hills Mont. Other items mention a draft horse dying at sight of an automobile, a 14 year old Golden boy shooting a friend, price shifts for barber services, a land boundary find, and various weather and labor stories.
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Frank ©. McCormick
Perris Biggerty
Hate Lake
R. R Carden
Firlvine
Coltemeeodanyon
Oxford
Wyo
Golden
Polo
Lawrence Wil Names
Denver
Royee Allen
Hills Mont
Billinge Sugar Factory
Cheyenne
William Naughton
Union Pacific
Laramie
Naughton
Chinese Seek Heir to Stabilize Imperiled Dynasty
Reports from Peking emphasize the urgency of choosing an heir to the throne as the dowager empress ages. Analysts warn that succession disputes threaten the dynasty amid infirmities of the empress and the emperor. The empress may appoint an heir independently, complicating imperial clan loyalties.
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Peking
Summer Palace
China
Prince Chin
Pu Chun
Chun
Kwang Hsu
Old Men to Take Back Seat in Pacific Deployment
The Times reports only four of eighteen Atlantic fleet captains will command the voyage to the Pacific. The Navy plans to promote younger officers to the fighting line while older captains stay on shore duty. Fourteen of the captains chosen will be younger than the current commanders responsible for $100 million in armament and equipment.
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New York
the Times
Atlantic
Pacific
Secretary of the Navy
Cholera at Yokohama Impacts Steamer Crew
Reported fatal cholera case linked to the Yokohama voyage involves a Japanese crew member aboard the Takueago Maru. Quarantine imposed on the ship’s crew as authorities search for suspects connected to the incident amid tension at the port.
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Yokoyama
Superior Court Refuses to Quash Bribery Indictment
The Superior Court declines to quash a bribery indictment against multiple defendants including Syn Frapnivec and others. The judge rules the charges proceed, with the case set for further steps in the next session.
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Superior Court
Coal operators reply to charges of government
Reading Railroad Company and its affiliates deny federal accusations of monopoly in Pennsylvania coal. President George P. Bier calls the claim false and cites the 1900 strike and the Kinley era politics. He alleges intimidation by strikers and failure of government to protect coal interests.
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Philadelphias
Reading Car
Philadelphia & Reading Raony Company
Philadelphia & Read
Goal & Iron Company
Thi Tate
George P. Bier
Kinley
Trax
United States
Pennsylvania
Marcus A. Hating
President to deliver multiple addresses across Midwest and South
Oyster Bay reports the president will read six prepared speeches to audiences of millions from September 30 to October 3. He plans additional extemporaneous talks and a cross country tour ending with a Mississippi River trip to Memphis then by train to Washington via St Louis and Cairo, speaking in Nashville and Chattanooga.
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Oyster Bay
Canton
Mississippi River
Memphis
St. Lona
Cairo
Washington
Nashville
Chattanooga
Old Quarrel Over Strip of Territory Strains China and Korea
Seoul reports China and Korea clash over Kantan on the upper Yalu River. Chinese officers demand Major Saito withdraw after Korea asked for protection for locals. Saito refuses. The fertile region borders Tuman with an estimated population of about 600000 Chinese and 1000 Koreans.
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Tokyo
Seoul
Kantan
Korea
Saito
Kuntao
Yalu
Tuman
China
Infant John Bowers Attacks Dentist After Gas Sedation
Washington D C police report a two hour old patient, George W Bowers, under gas sedation for a tooth extraction, rose from the chair and violently attacked Dr R B Lewmar, causing facial injuries. A bystander, Wunger, used a hammer on Bowers to stop the assault, resulting in a skull fracture. The incident prompted medical workers to treat all involved and investigate the sequence of events.
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Washington, D. C
George W. Bowers
R. B. Lewmar
Ttn
Wunger
Bower
Caustia
Bowers
Peraver
England Builds Secret Airships Amid Wartime Plans
Reports indicate Britain has secretly pursued airship development in Alabama and other sites over the past two years with contracts for infirmary airships. In Aldershot officials plan to show the air tent over parade grounds next month as military authorities confirm the project and its European links.
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Raghond
Drnernes
Aldershut
Parad
Riteherd
Railroad Plan Ties Denver to Seattle Via Laramie
A Northwestern railroad intended to run from Denver to Seattle would pass Fort Collins and Laramie, with talks of funding and certainty about construction. Officials hint at possible future routes and economic impact for Laramie and surrounding areas.
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Larami
Denver
Laramie
Northwestern
Fort Collind
Seattle
Wash
Firat
Laramie Hyalelrneig
Jena
Goebel Murderer Claim In Democratic Governor Bid
Democratic nominee for governor Judge Whager claims Calely Powers may name the Goebel killer. Powers, writing Sunday, says he learned the murderer's identity and could point him out. He denies Jim Howard’s guilt and insists the truth should not be used in politics.
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Stuis Went
Goads Powers
Kovertosen
Sky
Judge & Whager
Calely Powers
Willim Goebel
Goebel
Powers
Jim Howard
Moroccan conflict looms as French clash with Moors nears Casablanca
Cadet ministers met Saturday to discuss Morocco with President Fullleres. French troops fight Moors near Casablanca on April 28 with fierce fanaticism and bravery. A long costly campaign is anticipated, dispatch sent to General Druise outlining future moves. Honors and promotions planned for wounded at Casablanca.
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Casablanca
Honora
Surprise Visit From Emperor Nicholas II to St Petersburg
Emperor Nicholas II arrived in St Petersburg for the consecration of a church to his grandfather Alexander I amid a recent conspiracy trial. The trip aimed to boost loyalty among the army and people, with thorough police precautions and no untoward incidents reported. The emperor appeared in good spirits, though officials remained cautious.
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St Petersburg
Nicholas
Alexander I
Empresa
Tragic Accident In Crookes Lake Area Injures Woman Child
A mother and her seven year old son were injured when a flare or explosive device in the boy's pocket detonated as the mother spanked him near Bear Point on Crookes Lake. The blast caused severe injuries to the mother and fatally wounded the boy, with the blast tearing a hole in his clothing and inflicting additional wounds.
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Dhownyaan
Wit
Fred Willame
Bear Point
Crookes Lake
Teline Dynamico
Parker Declines Public Office After Defeat for Presidency
In an interview Judge Alton Be Warker states he has no desire to hold public office again after the defeat in the presidency race. He notes he may answer questions on public welfare when desirable and remains open to serving if needed.
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Fortland
Alton Be Warker
Agai
Futile Bank Messenger Robbery Attempt in New York
A masked assailant tried to seize a bank messenger at Navona Park bank as he counted out 1500 dollars. The messenger resisted and fled to the street pursued by the would-be robber, who was later captured by police. Henry Tihviine and Meyers of Cleveland are named in the report.
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Bisbee
Hutte Miners’ Union
Tunatilla County
Oregon
James McCarrick
Menhattan
Nevada
Ae Kobadix
State of
Wyoming
Barbers
Sheridan
Uinta
Fremont
Sweetwater
Captain Gough
Etale Humane Society
Cody
Hie Horn County
New York
Navona Park Bank
Ile
Henry Tihviine
Ald Meyers
Cluvlanatl
Labor Day Riots in San Francisco End in Bloodshed
On Labor Day in San Francisco a riot erupted on Market Street near the ferry landing after clashes between union and nonunion demonstrators. Police dispersed the mob as shots were fired, injuring several, with two women credited for aiding victims before officers intervened.
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San Francisco
Market Street
Ferry Landing
An & Not-Union
United Railroads
Building Trades Council
Main
Mission Streets
Bay
Shell Mound Park
J. W. Hall
James Watkins
F. L. Duston
Sptter
Sansome
Sutter Streets
Union
Sutter Street
Agnn
John Peterson
Trike
Arvas
Labor Day Riot in Lawheville Ends with Stabbings
On Labor Day in Lawheville Kentucky a riot broke out near Flint and Walnut Streets just after a parade began dispersing for a park. Four streetcar workers were injured as a woman interrupted a car crew led by Henwo len Fen causing jeers and threats to “pull the cab off” before police arrived to quell the disturbance.
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Lawheville
Fliat
Walnut
Auto Race Tragedy Leaves Three Dead at Overland Park
In Overland Park Monday afternoon two Wie In Auto Ra Denver drivers Cole Yameey and W B Felker were killed in a violent crash. Davey Wor and Phil ick were also mentioned, with a car overturning and a bystander or official being injured as the vehicle struck a fence.
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Denver
Cole Yameey
W B. Felker
Overland Park
Davey Wor
Phil Ick
Jack Stabbie
Nead
Daxey
No Tonal
Ant
Chanteur Peller
Alant & Pont
Treaty Opening North Vorsia to British Influence
The accord discussed broad aims across Tibet, Afghanistan, and Perea with no concrete details released. Reported key point shows northern Vorsia opening to British influence while southern Perale moves toward Ruvalan control, amid earlier restraints.
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PeteraDirg
Tibet
Afghanistan
Perea
Vorsia
Brithely
Wulieota
Perale
Harriman Praises Oregon Climate and Future
Harriman spoke at Pelidan Lake near Klamath Falls praising Oregon and its climate. He predicted a great state future while warning against corporate influence and urging investment capital for growth.
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Deriman
Pelidan Lake
Klamath Falla
Oregon
Bridge Collapse in Quebec Kills Many Workers
A long bridge under construction near Quebec collapsed late Thursday afternoon. About fifty workers died with up to a hundred feared dead as half the structure fell into the river. A steamer carrying doctors and reporters rushed to the scene to aid recoveries and treat survivors.
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Quebec
Canada
Mammairy
Oan
Agreement at Denver Affects Yardmen Wage Talks
A Denver based joint conference of twelve major railroads and their yardmen unions reached a tentative accord on wage increases and overtime. The agreement allows unions to strike to secure higher pay while railroad officials seek assurances against clubbing of workers and enforceable conditions for overtime. Grand Master P H Morrissey signaled a cable settlement could come within days.
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Salt Lake City
Denver
Railraad
P. H. Morrissey
Restricting Japan Immigration to Canada in 1920
Ottawa announced a treaty to limit Japanese emigration to Canada. Canada sought a cap on annual departures and Japan agreed on a maximum number allowed to embark, signaling stricter landing rules for Japanese migrants. This agreement follows long negotiations between Ottawa and Tokyo amid imperial era immigration controls.
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Vancouver
Canada
Ottawa
Japan
Ber
Lees
Sar
Hawaling Islands
Plague Deaths Reported in San Francisco Amid Health Alerts
Reports from August describe plague deaths in San Francisco linked to hospital and quarantine actions. Surgeon General and health authorities urge officers to enforce restrictions while the city struggles with disinformation and public fear.
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San Fran
Washington
Marine Hospital
San
Ban Fraseines
Fargrer Wtationa
Fumlenty
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