Frontier memories and peace on Wind River Reservation
Capt. N G Nickerson describes the Wind River Shoshone and Arapaho tribes in Wyoming during early frontier days. He recalls Cheyenne’s infancy, hostile raids, a pursuit of Reds, and a survivor Rev Sherman Coolidge. Today the two tribes farm, hold allocations, face limited crime, and prohibit liquor on the reservation.
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N. G. Nickerson
Wind River
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Union Pacific Railroad
Sweetwater
Sherman Coolidge
Nickerson
Indiana
Wind River Reservation
Hever
Grand Masque Ball at Turner Hall Tonight
Invitations out for the wedding of William Bradford Ross of Cheyenne to Miss Nellie Davis Tayloe of Omaha on September 11 at the Tayloe home in Omaha. Ross is a young attorney, leader of Wyoming Democrats, and a speaker who will campaign for the Democratic state ticket.
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William Bradford Ross
Cheyenne
Nellie Davis Tayloe
Omaha
James Tayloe
Madison Street
Ross
Wyoming
Tennessee
Free moving picture show tonight at Ferguson and Seventeenth
Clerk Alex Simpson, a dry goods clerk, was arrested at Laramie on grand larceny charges for stealing store goods. He formerly worked in Cheyenne with the Messick Dry Goods Co.
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Alex. Simpson
Laramie
Cheyenne
Messick Dry Goods Company
Burglar Caught During Frontier Park Celebration
Two burglars entered the Arp and Hammond hardware store yesterday afternoon during the Frontier park celebration. Constable Cory observed the entry and two men were pursued. one was captured and jailed awaiting trial. A moving picture show is tonight at eight, free of charge.
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Arp & Hammond Hardware
Frontier Park
Corey
Cheyenne Cook Book Sold At Roedel and Palace Pharmacy
A cookbook titled The Cheyenne Cook Book, adapted to local altitude, is published by the women of St. John’s parish and offered for sale at Roedel drug stores and Palace Pharmacy.
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St. John's Parish
Roedel Drug Stores
Palace Pharmacy
Frontier Souvenir Spoons Draw Attention at Buechner's
Frontier souvenir spoons at Buechner's attract notice for this year's celebration with collectors and shoppers noting their fitting design and limited availability.
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Buechner'’S
Cheyenne Wild West Show Draws 20000 Visitors
Report notes the Frontier committee prophesy came true as Cheyenne hosts a crowd of at least 20,000 for the wild west show. Streets buzzed, hotels crowded, trains added to the influx, and venues at Turner hall Keefe hall and the Old Gold arena featured music and acts. The Indians from Old Gold perform tonight with Arapahoe and Shoshone bands, while roping and pony races cap a full program.
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The
Frontier Committee
Cheyenne
Cheyenne Mask Balls Draw Huge Crowds At Frontier Fest
Immense crowds flocked to Cheyenne celebrations with fakirs, patriotic songs, and a moving picture show seen by 5 000 to 6 000. Grand mask balls at Keefe and Turner halls attracted 1 000 plus attendees with varied costumes and animal themes. Marie Buchanan appeared with violin selections while War dances entertained at both halls.
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Frontier Committee
Keefe
Turner
Cheyenne
Roosevelt to Visit West Coast During Fall Tour
United States Senator A. G. Foster of Washington says President Roosevelt will reach the coast next fall with his wife and family. He will stay in San Francisco at least three days and visit cities along the Washington and Montana route, returning via the Union Pacific through Cheyenne where residents can see the president.
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United States
A. G. Foster
Washington
San Francisco
Roosevelt
Montana
Cheyenne
Grand Fancy Ball at Keefe Hall Tonight
Marie Buchanan, a renowned musical prodigy, will perform a violin solo at the Grand Fancy Ball hosted at Keefe Hall this evening. The event promises a refined program and notable attendance from the city’s cultural scene.
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Marie Buchanan
Keefe Hall
Laramie Teachers Institute Fourth Day Highlights
The fourth day opened at 9 a.m. with a hymn and prayer. Superintendent J F Keating discussed the Verb and its modes and explained grammar clearly. F L Abbott spoke on Science in the Sixth Grade and on teaching climate and country products. Keating continued arithmetic methods and how to instill principles, concluding with a recitation lecture. The institute ends Saturday with teacher examinations.
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Laramie County
FP. L. Abbott
J. F. Keating
F. L. Abbott
Keating
Albany County Fixes Tax Levy At 181 Mills For Sinking Fund
Albany county commissioners set the tax levy at 181 mills with 134 mills devoted to a sinking fund. The sinking fund will raise 7500 dollars each year.
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Albany
Albany County
Lead er Office Sells Year’s Pioneer Daily Subscriptions
A reader is urged to spend any remaining money at the Leader Office for a full year subscription to the Pioneer Daily newspaper.
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Leader
Pioneer Daily
Moving Picco Clock Free Offer Message
A brief notice proclaims a free moving picc clock offer. It emphasizes no cost and urges readers to claim. The exact source context is unclear but highlights a promotional, no charge opportunity.
Clemmons Arrives for Frontier Celebration Meets Democratic Committee
C P Clemmons of Saratoga arrived in the city to attend the Frontier celebration and a meeting of the Democratic state central committee. He is the Democratic nominee for congress.
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Charles Clemmons
C. P. Clemmons
Saratoga
Democratic State Central Committee
Fire Destroys K. C. Ranch Buildings Across Powder River
A Sunday blaze destroyed the uninhabited K. C. ranch complex opposite Kaycoo near Powder River. No insurance covered the buildings. The ranch had been a target of raiders who fled Cheyenne a decade ago aiming to kill cattle rustlers in the north.
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K. C
Powder River
Kaycoo
Cheyenne
The Comedian at the Opera House Tonight
A brief notice states Newman the Comedian appears at the opera house tonight. The Wilkinson Live Stock Company offers a reward of $300 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the burning and destruction of property belonging to the company.
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Newman
Opera House
Wilkinson Live Stock Company
Peraous
ALY
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Capitol Avenue
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Knight
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Eddy
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Osteopath
Grainger Cycle Co
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der Sherman
Fred Hofmann
Cook
Eighteenth Infantry Band
Nagel Orchestra
Old Gold
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Kittle McPhee
Miss Duncan
Little Johnnie
Joe Washable
John Mud
Duncan Clark
Wiley
Clark
Neil Clark
C. B. Irwin
Frontier
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Eaton
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F. W. Bean
George Clouse
Moet
Genetieman
EB. L. Pelaar
Aspen
Cole
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Alex
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Thomas McMahon
Mrs. Nip Scaled
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Half Mile Arena
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Union Pablic Band
Firat
Big Jim
Little Sam
Sellicks
Mike Duncan
Uncle Bob
Kittie McPhee
U Irwin
George Armstrong
Pine Bluffs
Hugh Clark
Mr. Fitch
Dolan
Ernest Patton
Mr. Gants
Nels Perry
Perry
Jack Dolan
Geo. P. Knight
Weat 16Th Street
Teachers’ Institute
Famous
Anthony Wilkinson
John Harrington
Geo. H. Nagle
Chas E. Miller
Corson
Bec. and Tress
Union Mercantile Co
Wvomina
Heartene
China
Miller's
Waters Jewel TV
David Miller
E. S. Johnston
Grocer
Business College
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