Wyoming 1905 summary of economy and incidents
The article notes a 1905 rise in Wyoming agricultural value to about 40 million dollars, with deposits in state banks reaching around 1.2 million. It reports mining, fur trade, and smuggling activity, a fatal pistol duel at a hardware store, livestock markets, and several legal and criminal cases, including a trestle accident and a mine lawsuit decision.
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Brest Sur
Agricul
QE Highes
Dunham R A Hayden
Dunham R A Hayden,hardware Merchata, of Staite
Alahwayman
Montana
Delong
Prederick Remey
Wasson
J. Oliver
Walt Credy Mont
al Helens
Mont
Ometana
Finnegan
H. B. O'Brien
Montgomery-Shoahone
Bullfrog
Breen
Lonton
Yoro
Bergin
Pradenion
Binton
Wyoming
Ty Bette
Fred Kuntx
Kunte
Kelso
John Murphy
Eleventh Infantry
Fort Rumell
Wya
Rentit
Germany's Plans On Morocco Stir Conference Efforts
Berlin demands tough terms at the Morocco issue and aims to shape policing of the frontier. London reports Britain may back concessions while officials fear German persistence could irritate talks. The United States Spain and Italy are cited as potential supporters if negotiations fail.
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London
Berlin
Germany
Great Britain
United States
Spain
Italy
Boy Kills Himself by Accidental Revolver Discharge
A 42 year old man, Lake Lwrersecugor Cosapel, died Saturday afternoon from an accidental discharge of a Brown ing revolver in the hands of his 10-year-old nephew Clarence Murphy. The weapon fired at close range, two bullets entering above the right ear and lodging at the brain base as he died instantly at the residence on First South Street.
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Lake
Patrick Kelly
Lancashire Fusileers
Natal
Kelly
Splonkop
Frederick Trevoe
Wreck inquiry after engine forgot orders blamed for fatal collision
Corry Pa rail disaster leaves three dead and twenty injured as engineer Ragteer Kavanaugh allegedly forgot orders on the Philadelphia and mile line. Civil engineer F L Evans touts plan to link Eureka California to Casper Wyoming with a transcontinental railroad, claiming $120,000 insurance if completed in three years, proposing routes through Delta Trinity River, Sierra Nevada, Lakeview and Yale, spanning Oregon, Idaho and Nevada.
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Corry
Philadelphia & Mile
Ragteer Kavanaugh
Hireka
Cal
F. L. Evans
Eureka
Bélise
Lakeview
Yale
Oregon
Rae
Idaho
Faith and crisis touch global views and local fires
Reports from foreign agencies spark questions about faith in leaders as renewed optimism surfaces. In St Louis a boarding house fire claims three women, one survivor, as others escaped by jumping. Denver notes an interview on extending the Floyd line and coastal routes. In Mexico drought and floods devastate crops, forcing mass movement and widespread hardship.
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Bt. Louis
Erekine Reed
Missouri Avenue
France Upholds Russia Credit Amid Big Repatriation Costs
In an interview M Kokovsoff confirms French bankers consider temporary advances to back Russia’s finances after a postponed loan. The 1906 budget includes a 246.5 million dollar extraordinary set, with 241 million needing new funds for troop repatriation in the Far East, veterans’ relief, and Japan’s POW reimbursements. A separate report from Butte details a murdered man found in an alley with head wounds, believed tied to an opium district dispute.
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Far East
Hussia
Japan
Butte
Moanti—Honert
Saadwell
Acquittal and new charges for naval academy cadet
At Annapolis Maryland developments include Decatur Tra, member of the first class, acquitted and restored to duty then rearrested on new charges of hazing and chasing under 1874 and 1903 laws. Midshipman Trentier Coffin of Carson City Nevada convicted of hazing and dismissed. Streetcar accidents in St. Louis Sunday left Samuel Griffin dead and several injured after rails froze and collisions on Olive Street. Mrs Addin Lance and Jones seriously injured.
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Naval Academy
Decatur
Tra
Trentier Coffin, Dt
Carson City
Nev
St. Louis
Bt. Is
Samuel Griffin
Walter D. Griffin
House of Delegates
Olive Street
Addin Lance
Claimed 135 Years Old Woman Passes at City Home
A woman calling herself Philadelphia Mrs. McDonald died at the home for aged and infirm colored persons. She claimed birth November 14, 1770, Frogtown near Valley Purp Fa. She spoke of Washington’s era and Wall in 1777. Survivors say she was robust, while relatives recalled her long life.
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Philadelphia
Mary McDonald, & Negress
Decisive setback for Morales sparks Santo Domingo power struggle
Reports from Cape Haytien indicate General Morales faces a decisive defeat as forces of temporary President Morales clash with Moralez loyalists near Puerto Plata. About 150 killed or wounded. remnants flee on gunboat Independencia to Monte Cristi. General Jiminez seeks the presidency with Morales aid, while General Rodriguez’ death shifts alliances. Deputation from Northern Santo Domingo backs Jiminez.
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Mocnres
Fugilito
Moralen
Aff
Inter
Puerto Plo Janumey 2
Demetrio Rodricoes
Morales
Puerto Plata
Monte
Monte Christ
Armderstood
Republic
Jiminax
Trade in White Slaves Report on British Columbia Slave Trade
A government report by J Booth of the Children's Aid Society describes the Cape Mudge area where families accept potlatches and wealth through selling girls as slaves. It details white Skinned girls raised among Cape Mudge Indians being sold to high bidders, with past generations of mothers sold by white men and later daughters trafficked within the tribe.
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British Columbia
Vancouver
B. C
Toda
Signal Byle J Booth
Children's Aid Society
Cape Mudge
Orchard Alleged Dynamiter Charged in Hartsock Murder case
Cripple Creek District Attorney files information against Harry Orchard in district court charging him with the murder of J W Hartsock, one of fourteen killed in the Independence depot explosion. The informant cites Sheriff Edward Bell and says Orchard, jailed in Caldwell Kansas, faces arrest warrants and will be brought for trial for first degree murder.
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Orchard
C. A. Gillette
Informaton
Harry Orchard
J. W. Hartsock
Independence Depot
Edward Bell
Caldwell
Frank Steanenberg
Gillette
Kaho
Pepers
Public Buildings Plan Tied to 5,000 Population Rule
Senator Nathan Bay Scott of West Virginia, newly named head of the Senate committee on public buildings and grounds, advocates a nationwide program for public buildings in towns with populations over 5,000. He proposes financing via government bonds at 2 percent interest, suggesting returns proportional to property values to be occupied. He envisions a bold federal role and a streamlined funding approach.
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Washington
Nathan Bay Scott
West Virginia
Senate
Scott
Ajay
Peewits Save Farmers From Grubs And Insects
A Nature Notes feature lauds the peewit as a priceless helper for farmers by feeding on grubs and insects. It notes the bird’s resilience against hunters, the threat from plover egg collectors, and worries about peewit decline impacting agriculture.
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Nature
Liv
Mysterious Sleep Across Animals and Minds
A Collier's popular science piece notes widespread ignorance about life and sleep across species from bears to mollusks and orangutans. It cites curiosity about hypnotherapy and memory while urging careful public understanding of science. Also mentions a London church notice about alms-box theft.
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Collier's
East End
London
How Food Headed Off the Insidious Risease
A Michigan farmer's wife recounts illness in 1902 and how switching to GrapoNuts food improved her health. She reports renewed sleep, strength, and ability to work, noting a health turnaround within six weeks and long-term well being. The testimonial is attributed to Postum Co, Battle Creek, Mich, urging readers to read the accompanying booklet.
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Tegan
Dni
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Wellellle
City of Puebla Towed After Propeller Shaft Breaks
The Pacific Coast Steamship City of Puebla was towed into San Francisco by Chehalis and Norwood after its shaft broke in a storm near the Columbia River. About 200 aboard endured several days of anxiety before reaching harbor, with salvage claims estimated around 40000 dollars. The Puebla left Beattie December 29 with 186 passengers and cargo for this port.
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Pacific Coast Steamship Company
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Veesela
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Norwood
Relief
Columbia River
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Beattie
Waw
Imdintrean
Charles Nelson
Nelson
Moscow sleigh ride shooting wounds three women
Miss Edith Black and two daughters of Leon Keith, from Johnson Washington, were shot by C Griffith near his Moscow farm during a sleigh ride. One woman suffered an arm wound, another a forehead injury, and the third injuries to the eyes. Doctors offered no definite condition. The party’s sleigh broke down near Griffiths barn as they walked toward it.
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Idaho
Edith Black
Leon Keith
Johnson, Wash
C. Griffith
GriMith
Miners Meet Death in West Virginia Explosion
Twenty one miners at Coaldale's shaft in Coaldale West Virginia were killed in a Thursday explosion. Three white men and eighteen colored men were entombed with no hope of escape as a fierce fire ripped through the mine, and much mining equipment was blown apart.
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Bluefield
W. Va
Coaldale Company
Coaldale
Admiral Rojestvensky Denies Marine Ministry Responsibility
In St. Petersburg the admiral asserts that the better published Wednesday was only his personal opinion not the marine ministry's responsibility. He notes British charges were based on representations by Mr Spring Rice and states he retains the right to express his view. The British embassy provided a report to London.
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Spring Rice
Lamsdorff
Rojestvensky
Vremya
Dr Williams Pink Pills Help Women End Pain and Weakness
A testimonial from Meg Arthur Conklin of Battle Creek praising Dr Williams Pink Pills for restoring health after weeks of weakness headaches and fatigue. The article notes the medicine’s efficacy for nerve and menstrual issues and urges use under medical guidance. It also mentions other health guidance and a brief public notice about Castor oil products.
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Arthur Conklin
Water Street
Battle Creek
Mick
Drugginte
de. Williams Merlicine Company
Schanestady
N.Y
Ghostly warning and Campbell’s death at Ticonderoga
A ghostly warning appears in the Geotiat Highlands from the tester-brother of Campbell of Inverawe, an officer in the Forty second segment in the English French war of 1756. Campbell notices a sign and is killed at Ticonderoga just after the second apparition.
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Campbell of
Inverawe
Campbell
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Campbell Dd
Ticonderoga
Scotty and His Record Breaking Ride Story
Walter Scott, the Death Valley gold miner, reportedly rode a Santa Fe link from Los Angeles to Chicago in under 18 hours. The tale credits a rapid trip as a bold, risky venture with rail line acclaim and warnings about the perils of such fast travel.
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Death Valley
Los Angeles
Chicago
Santa Me
Vinh
Colorado
Academy of Music for Birds Opens in Salt Lake City
A Salt Lake City venture by C F Warren and partners launched an Academy of Music for birds. The proprietor charges six conta for a binding three songs lesson. The facility has three rooms with a phonograph and a trainer who prompts the birds. Teaching typically takes about three weeks with six months yielding one failure.
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Musical Academy For
Brrde
Amani London
Academy of Music
Three Wives Theater Evening Sparks Curiosity
An Arkansas City man recently divorced brought his third wife to a theater outing. His two previous spouses reportedly became good friends, and the group caused a stir as they sat together, stirring consternation about his plural marriages. Nearby, a fragment hints at a volcanic future danger with references to Boundar capital and a Pelean tragedy likely tied to volcanic activity.
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Arkanas City
Beasily Bim
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