Cattle Thief Brennan Killed in Granite Posse Shootout
In Buena Vista Colorado on December 11 a large posse hunted James Brennan after a cabin confrontation near Buffalo Peak. After a fierce gunfight Brennan was killed, his body found in willows. deputies and citizens fired for hours until his demise. His wife and Lee Tibbetts were taken into custody. Brennan, 50, had been wanted in Cripple Creek for horse stealing.
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Buena Vieta
Colo
Granite
James Brennan
Brennan
Buffagg Peak
Wille Brewster
Cripple Creek
Brennen
Removal of Saloon Screens Shocks Omaha Citizens
Omaha observers see saloons emptied of screens for the first time as every saloon owner reportedly complies with the law by removing front counter screens. Fixtures valued at $50,000 are stored in cellars while police monitor for any violations as proprietors fear losses.
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Omaha
Saloons Keep Busy After Screens Removed At Night
The article notes operators plan to obstruct the view from counters at night by darkening rear saloon areas. Daylight patronage remains steady as saloons continue strong traffic despite the screen removal.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
One hundred dollars reward offered for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin, Toledo wholesalers. F J Cheney & Co promote internal remedy, price 75 cents per bottle, with testimonials available. Hall's Family Pills recommended for constipation.
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Fall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Hall
Thermopolis School House Cleared as Safe for Use
Architect William Dubois of Cheyenne, sent by the state to inspect Thermopolis public school, reports the building is safe and fit for continued use. The structure had been condemned by an agent of the state board of child and animal protection, whose order halted school use until countered by the new finding and local appeal.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
William Dubois
Cheyenne
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Child and Animal Protection
Dubois
Foley’s Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Colds
An advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar in the yellow package as safe with no opiates, claiming widespread sales and beneficial results for coughs colds and lung troubles. It urges guarding health by using the genuine product sold by A. E. Roe del. It also promotes KODOL for dyapepala and heartburn with quick relief, sold by A. E B. Roodel.
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Foley
Foley's
A. E. Roedel
A. E B. Roodel
Mardi Gras Celebration Promo in New Orleans February
Advertisement notes Mardi Gras events in New Orleans in February with winter tourist rates. Mentions the Palmer restaurant and plots and quartz of literature references. References Colorado and Southern railway Denver to New York daily counts and availability.
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New Orleans
T. EB
Pinder
G. PB
Colorado & Southern Railway
Denver
New York
Palmer
Woman Stirs Investigation in Crow Indian Graft Case
Helena Mont December 11 Judge William H Hunt directed the federal grand jury to conduct a full inquiry into graft allegations tied to Crow Indian reservation officials after Helen Pierce Gray a Chicago newspaper woman urged an independent probe. Gray said she came to report the ceded strip opening and stayed to gather evidence she presented to Washington.
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Helena
Mont
William H. Hunt
United States District Court
Federal Grand Jury
Helen Pierce Gray
Chicago
Department of the Interior
Washington
Gray
Grand Jury
Hunt
Denver
Public Speaker Interrupted by Cough Cure Ad
An old ad promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough and cold remedy that prevents pneumonia and consumption. It claims genuine product contains no opiates and notes a yellow package sold by A. B. Roe.
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Foley
A. BE. Roedel
Private train CHILILITLI tour car leaves Denver Jan 24
The CHILILITLI open observation car on the private Mexico tour train departs Denver January 24 via Colorado and Southern railway. Report by T. B. Fisher and P. A. Denver notes details. Returns from the Schooloarsey fight welcomed at the Arcade by rounds tonight.
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Mexico
Denver
Colorado & Southern Railway
T. B. Fisher
P. A. Denver
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Buffalo Peak
Carlos
Portugal
Lisbon
Sancho
Republic
la Junta
Bradley
Capitol
Smaley & CO
West Seventeenth St
Schutler
Hart Schaffner , Mart
Buster
John
Buddy Tuckers
Norfolk
Harrington
Crow Indian Agency
Boston Meat
Merrill & Williams
W. 17Th ST
Cheyenne Cement Stone and Brick CO
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