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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1903

Page

4

Foul Play Suspected in Death of Frank Hammitt

Relatives plan a full inquiry into the death of Frank Hammitt found at the foot of a cliff near Cody. Officials initially reported suicide amid claims he made enemies as a forest ranger. family disputes this and may hire detectives to probe possible foul play.

Cody Frank Hammiltt Russell Creek Fte Colorado Hammitt Platteville Colo G. W. Hammett A. R. Roms

Two More Weddings Reported in Western Regions

County clerk issued licenses to Frite Musecert of Greeley and Miss Mary Engstrom of Harndon Kaw. John Andrews of Cheyenne and Mrs Ma M Driscoll of Laramie plan a same day marriage. Ice cream social and dance on Friday August 7 at A C U W hall to honor W R C delegates.

Frite Musecert Greeley Coo Mary Engstrom Harndon Kaw John Andrews Cheyenne Ma M. Driscoll Laramie A. C. U. W. Hall The W. R

Was the Robber Morland Charged With Buffalo Post Office Robbery

The statement that Jim Morland was charged with robbing the Buffalo post office to prevent lynching at Basin is unfounded. McClowd is actually charged with the Buffalo post office robbery and authorities expect a strong case leading to conviction. After serving time, Morland would be arrested for the Thermopolis murder, with federal court priority.

Jim Morland Thermopolle Basin, Wye Buffalo Basin McClowd Ben Minnick Thermopolis

Horn A Coward Says Horn Won't Try Escape Before Trial

Deputy Sheriff Les Snow says Tom Horn has little chance to escape before the supreme court hearing. He believes Horn will seek a new trial, remains morally and physically cowardly, and would not risk his life unless a good opening appears, which Snow doubts will occur.

Les Snow Tom Horn Willie Nickell Horn Supreme Court Snow

Unconscious 60 Hours After Ranch Accident

Walter Haggard remains unconscious at the county hospital sixty hours after a horse fell on him at the Warren Live Stock company ranch. Doctors report a severe brain concussion and caution a lengthy recovery period may follow, with improvement possible.

Walter Haggard Warren Live Stock Company Haggard

Frontier celebration to feature bucking contest and Indian pageant

A Frontier committee meeting outlined a grand Cheyenne celebration with a world championship bucking and riding contest. About 100 top riders have entered, with Thad Sower defending the belt, Elton Perry on the saddle prize, and judges including John McAlvan Colin Hunter and others chosen for impartiality. A band of 75 Arapahoe and Shoshone Indians travels from Wind River to perform Indian dances and races at Frontier Park. The event also funds wild steers and outlaw horses supplied by Wm Swinbank and N R Davis, plus new grandstands and extensive promotion across the West.

Chevyenne WM. Swinbank WN. R. Davig Thad Sowder Union Elton Perry West John McAlvan Colin Hunter Cheyenne N. K. Boswell Laramie B. B. Brooks Casper Joe Wilde Fort Laramie Wm. Maxwell Tie Siding Texas N. R. Davis Wyoming Frontier Park Union Pacific

Miller Robbers Caught Near Denver in Cheyenne Jewelry Heist

Cheyenne jeweler David Miller identifies recovered plunder after two men, Richard Thomas and James Sears, were arrested near Denver following a July 20 burglary. Detectives Carberry and Sanders recovered watches rings chains bracelets totaling dozens of items worth substantial value.

Miller Denver David Miller Leslie Snow Cheyenne Denver Republican Carberry and Sanders Dave Miller Richard Thomas James Bears Thomas Sears Wyoming Petersburg Seara

Stoll Lawn Party Honors Mrs Moteger In Seventeenth Street Home

Mr and Mrs W R Stoll hosted a delightful lawn party at their Seventeenth Street home in honor of Miss Belle Moteger of Milwaukee. A large young crowd enjoyed an evening of dancing until rain sent guests indoors to Koote hol. Nash Day Corps provided music and refreshments. tickets for an August concert are at local shops.

Ira Ape Harry McCloud Ast Tenth Street Kurpf Ruth C. W. Ball Magel W. R. Stoll Seventeenth Street Homor Mies Belle Moteger Milwauke Kootehol Nash Dey Corps

Lincoln Car to Be Exhibited at St Louis Expo

The Lincoln car, built in 1864 for President Lincoln with iron clad armor, has been in Union Pacific custody for decades. It carried Lincoln's casket in 1866 to Springfield and was shown at Trans Mississippi and Chicago expositions before private sale.

Union Pacific Lincoln Springfeld Haseoi Omaha Chicago

Everett Tewksbury Accepts Challenge for City Fight

Omaha lightweight boxer Everett Tewksbury arrives by train and accepts via The Leader a challenge from Salt Lake’s Kid Watkins for a bout near the city. Tewksbury, a noted winner, travels with manager Harry Carr and awaits Watkins' whereabouts to arrange the date through The Leader’s sporting editor.

Everett Tewksbury Omaha Kid” Watkins Salt Lake Tewksbury Harry Carr Watkiners Leader

Pretty Home Wedding Becomes Cheyenne Nuptials

A Scottish bride Beenie Middieman and Robert Davidson wed at the Nimmo home last evening with Rev. Frank Knopf officiating. Bride’s attendant Alice Boles and Alex Nimmo stood with the groom. The couple begin housekeeping on Ferguson Street and plan a simple reception for about twenty friends. Davidson works at the Capitol Meat Market and the bride traveled from Edinburgh Scotland with Alex Nimmo to wed.

David Nimmo Robert Davidson Beenie Middieman Frank Knopf Alice Boles Alex. Nimmo

New Arrival at Mancwal's: Eight-Pound Girl Born

Mrs. C. W. Gilmore gave birth this afternoon to an eight pound girl. Mother and child are doing well. The event occurred today at Mancwal's with a straightforward report of the birth.

Géo. H. Lickert Evans Street Mr. Lickert Niland C. W. Gilmore

Warren Mercantile Co Chairs Stock Over 200 Styles

War Ren Mercantile Co reports a new carload of chairs and over 200 distinct rocker styles including parlor and diner chairs. The stock is described as complete for immediate sale and use.

Warren Mercantile CO

Masonic Temple Roof Repaired Under Revived Plan

Sage Contenetor states a dike roof will be placed on the Masonic Temple as part of a revived plan. The project aims to address structural concerns and restore the building’s integrity for future use.

Fragmented OCR Summary of an Undefined Notice

The readable portion hints at a museum related event or notice involving persons and dates but lacks clear names places or actions. This record preserves the unclear fragment for reference in a compact news card format.

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