Ben Hur A Stage Triumph at Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne crowds fill the Capitol Avenue theater for Klaw and Erlanger’s Ben Hur staging. The production showcases spectacular mechanical effects from sea rescues to a grand Mount Olivet scene with a praised chariot race and religious reverence. Cast includes Conway Tearle as Judah and Anthony Simondes as Arrius with lavish costumes and a fine social orchestra. The drama relocates this afternoon and evening with remaining seats likely available.
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Ben Hur
Klaw and Erlanger
Capitol Avenue Theater
Capitol Avenue
Ernest Albert
Judah
Arrius
Mount Olvet
Conway Tearle
Anthony Andreas Simonides
Charles M. Harris
Florencie St. Leonard
Alice Haynes
Esther
Stahle
Spmt
Cheyenne
Smith Offers Reward for a Wife in Chicago Case
New York police commissioner received a letter from Joe Smith of 62 West Huron Street Chicago offering $100 for a wife who can aid his business. The note claimed Smith himself held $2000 and believed a wife would be valuable and bring happiness.
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New York
Bingham
Joe Smith
Weet Huron Street
Chicago
Smith
Explosions Mark Artificial Mine Test in Pittsburg Lab
In Pittsburg the American Mining congress dedicated a federal lab and testing station. The ceremony featured tests in an artificial mine reproducing real conditions with explosives and safety equipment. A major blast used eleven pounds of black powder and road dust, revealing extreme danger.
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Pittsburg
American Mining’ Congress
Draeger
Five Families Homeless After Centralia Fire
A night fire in Centralia Pennsylvania destroyed three blocks in the heart of town leaving sixty five families homeless. Local officials report extensive damage and immediate relief efforts are underway as residents seek shelter. Police and fire crews continue to assess the scene and aid displaced residents.
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Centralia
Uxoricide Suspect Ends Life After Wife Slaying
In Haskell Texas on December 4 David Laughley a local businessman killed his wife by assault then drank poison and died in the jail. The incident occurred after he felled his spouse with an ax ending in his own suicide.
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Haskell
Texas
David Laughley
Carpenter Aug Mapson Tries Suicide by Swallowing Razor
In New York City December 44 a carpenter named August Mapson of 580 East 134th Street attempted suicide by swallowing an open razor. The wounds were not fatal but combined with pneumonia, may prove deadly.
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New Yorkfil
August Mapson
East 134Th Street
Manson
Ben Hur Seats Available at Box Office Ad
Box office reports ample seating for the Hen Hur showing this afternoon and evening. Limited spaces urged to refer to Kabis' ad on page eight.
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Kabis
Green Gables Sanitorium Ad
Green Gables sanitorium in the centre west for treatment of non contagious diseases. Two large brick and stone buildings provide an executive reception for non contagious mental disorders. Rest cottages house select mental cases with separate isolation. Address Dr Ban Batley Ranttoriam Co Lincoln Ned.
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Ban. F
Woman Seeks Divorce Over Cruelty Allegations
Anna Baugher yesterday filed for divorce from Ed J. Baugher alleging cruelty and unbearable conditions. They wed on April 4, 1902, in Cheyenne and have a two year old son. The husband allegedly uses the name J. T. Little while employed at Fort Russell.
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Anna Baugher
Ed. J. Baugher
Fort Russell
J. T., Little
Baugher
Cheyenne
Ben Huw Seats All That Desire to Witness Ben
A compact notice invites readers to witness Benjamin Huw in a public seating event. The piece notes location and time details for the gathering, urging attendance from interested spectators.
Colorado Couple Wed In Cheyenne Ceremony
Roy Adams and Mrs Capitola Goodrich both of Grand Lake Colorado were married here yesterday morning in a simple Cheyenne ceremony.
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Colorado
Cheyenne
Roy Adams
Capitola Goodrich
Grand Lake
Bar Room Bandits Clash in Hotel Casey Shootout
In Goldfield this morning two masked men robbed the Hotel Casey bar and gambling room. Wm. Floyd and two others were present. Floyd fired first. one bandit may have been hit, but both robbers escaped while the others surrendered.
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Casey
Floyd
Rockefeller Called To Testify In Oil Suit
New York December 4 The Standard Oil suit hearing is delayed until next Monday. William Rockefeller is expected to testify for the prosecution after John D Archbold, who testified last week, defended rebates as a bold policy.
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New York
Standard Oil Company
William Rockefeller
Frank B. Kellogg
John D. Archbold
Miss Edna Kinney Improves After Pneumonia Illness
Miss Edna Kinney, previously critically ill with pneumonia, is now slowly improving, according to a medical bulletin.
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Edna Kinney
Leach's Oil of Pine Cures Coughs And New Library Additions
An advert promotes Virgin Oil of Pine cough remedy with glyc erin and whisky and urges asking for Leach's product. The Carnegie Library adds several new titles including Uncle Tom’s Cabin and The Making of America, and Palmer's Bread is advertised with a call to use The Leader print shop for jobs.
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Leach
Leach Chemical Co
Carnegie Library
Tom Andy Bil Hy Chas
the Gentleman
Alfred Ollivant
Trail of the Lonesome Pine
John Fox, Jr
Sara H. Sterling
Tillie
Helen R. Martin
Justin H. Me
Upton Sinclair
Ella M. Bangs
Lewis Rand
Mary Johnston
Clara L. Burnham
J. J. Bell
Remington’s
V. Lucas
House of Mirth
Edith Whar
Consistory Reunion Ends Evening Banquet Honors New Scottish Rite Members
Thirty five candidates forming the class of the fifteenth semi annual reunion of Wyoming Consistory No 1 received from the 19th to 80th degrees yesterday. Today the 31st and 32nd degrees will be conferred. An evening banquet at the Masonic temple will celebrate the new Scottish Rite members.
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Wyoming
Council of
Knights of Pythias Elect New Officers
The local lodge of the Knights of Pythias has elected officers for the coming year. Appointments include Chancellor Commander Robert Smith and Vice Chancellor Robert Jerpe with others named for prelate keeper of records and seals Amol Johnson master of exchequer I C Whipple and master of finance George L Durbin.
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Knights OF Pythias
The
Robert Smith
Vlee
Robert Jerpe
Martin Breither
Aml Johnson
I. C. Whipple
George L. Durbin
J. C. Henderson
Samuel Folen
William Handley
The Senate Bar Promotes Wide Wine Selection
TABLE WINE seek no further than The Senate Bar. Our line of clarets lauternes sherries ports Rhine wines and champagnes represents the best vintages of Europe and California with low quoted prices. Also whiskies brandies cordials offer high standards. Phone 15 Ferguson.
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Europe
California
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