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Newspaper

Cheyenne Daily Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 29, 1908

Page

4

Desertion Capture at Fort Russell Reports Troubled Soldier

Jesse Morris, a deserter from the Nineteenth artillery at Fort Sill Oklahoma, was delivered to military authorities at Fort Russell by Chief Peter Bergerson who captured him on Christmas Day. Timothy F. Burke, U.S. Attorney for Wyoming, returned from Colorado last evening. Dr Charles F Keiffer rests well after appendicitis operation at St Johns hospital.

Jesse Morris Nineteenth Artillery Fort Russell Peter Bergerson Morris Nineteenth Fort Sill Oklahoma United States Burke Timothy F. Burke District of Wyoming Colorado Keiffer Charles F. Keiffer St. John's Hospital

Patrick Farrell Dies at St John’s Hospital

Patrick Farrell a longtime resident of Laramie county died at St John’s hospital after months of illness. Funeral at St Mary’s Cathedral tomorrow at nine. He was a miner active in the Silver Crown district and left two brothers William and Timothy Farrell. He never married and had many friends in Cheyenne.

Orbs Patrick Farrell Laramie County St. John's Hospital St. Mary's Cathedral Farrell Silver Crown Cheyenne Wiliam Timothy Farrell

Bank cashier Freed to visit California for help

Uncle to Brescow of accused bank cashier H Fogelayng of Springport State Bank has been allowed by bondsmen to travel to California to see DeWitt Bryan, the cashier’s wife's uncle, who will aid in correcting the books. Bryan, a Gary, Indiana resident, is said to be wealthy. The bank examiner withheld exact shortage figures.

Brescow Jackson, Mich Dew H. Fogelayng Springport State Bank California Dewitt Bryan Mir. Bryan Gary Ind Los An- Ruler

Indian Agent Foresees Demise of Real Indians in U S

Special Indian Agent reports from Helena Montana that in three generations there may be no real Indians left in the United States. He cites white clothing and houses as eroding identity and notes diseases and poverty gripping reservations while full blooded populations dwindle.

Setingt Helena United States Cogent

Suspended Surrender Ends in Razor Attack on Thames Street

James Brown, a colored man, was arraigned by Police Justice Bruner after an attack on J. D. Davis near Seventeenth. Brown was jailed 30 days for attempted decapitation with a razor, with potential county information for murderous assault. Chief Bergerson intervened, seizing Brown’s weapon.

J. D. Davis James Brown Bruner Brown Davin Thames Street Seventeenth Peter Bergerson Wero Davis Hite Bergerson

Pyramid Pile Cure offered by mail with free trial

Pyramid Drug Co promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick home remedy with free trial by mail. Sales pitch highlights overnight relief, unsolicited testimonials, and nationwide availability through druggists and mail-order requests. Also notes Buccaneer Copper mining company stockholders meeting set for January 16 in Cheyenne Wyoming with officer elections.

Pyramid Drug Co Pyramid Buccaneer Copper Toiling Company H. Danselman Idelman Cheyenne Wyoming August Bopp

Tragic Death of 16YearOld Arthur Kirby in New York

In New York on Sunday 16 year old Arthur Kirby son of Mrs Margaret Kirby a Brooklyn widow ended his life by inhaling gas through a tube Despondency over inability to continue his studies toward college prompted the act The report notes the city scene while a separate ad lists crystal glassware and jewelry in Cheyenne and elsewhere.

New York Arthur Kirby Margaret Kirby Brooklyn

Sick Man Falls From Train Window on Monon Route

Chicago dispatch reports H. C. Winsey fell from a Pullman sleeper on the Monon road near Reynolds Indiana. He boarded in Chicago ill and vanished by Lafayette. A switch engine sped to locate him. he was found beside the track and rushed to a hospital. He said he fell when opening the window for air as the train ran about sixty miles per hour.

Chicago H. C. Winsey Monon Road Reynolds Ind Lafayette Winsey

Shah of Persia allegedly targeted in palace shooting

Reported in Vecher that two men disguised as priests attempted to assassinate the shah of Persia on December 26. They entered the palace with revolvers and fired one shot before being overpowered. a bullet pierced the heir to the throne's coat. No confirmation from any source.

St Petersburg The Vecher

Wolf Chases Man Through Peoria Street

A large gray wolf chased Fran Elofer to his home on lower Cedar street Peoria Illinois today. Elofer fled into his house and slammed the door. Kiefer then fired his rifle at the animal from the doorway.

Peoria Lower Cedar Street River Front Fran. Elofer Kiefer

Five Firemen Overcome by Smoke in Brooklyn Structure

Five firemen from engine company 141 were overcome by smoke when a blaze destroyed a building at 67th Street and Third Avenue in Brooklyn. Lieutenant Jerek was saved from death by two sergeants after being knocked unconscious by falling timber. The cause of the fire could not be learned.

New York Engine Company 141 Sixty-Seventh Street Third Avenue Brooklyn Jerek Charles Dempsey

Brains Duo Theory and Seaside Landlady Mix Up

A fragment explains dual brain theory and how education shapes hemispheric use, noting language centers favor left in right-handed people. A humorous London Chronicle anecdote follows about a landlady’s mistaken identity after a guest disputes owning a found sovereign.

Abe London Chronicle

Willie Cleans Up After Dirt Fight with Johnny Jones

An anxious mother asks Willie why his face is dirty. Willie explains he and Johnny Jones fought and Jones threw more dirt in his face than he could swat. The scene appears in Home Magazine.

Willie Johnny Jones Home Magazine

Quote on press admission at Marlborough House

At an important function at Marlborough House Sir Francis Knollys told the Prince of Wales that some gentlemen of the press wished admission. The prince replied that they should be admitted at the door, or if refused there would be entry through the ventilator.

Marlborough House Francis Knollys Prince of Wales Sald Prince

Last Word Quips Abrade Matrimonial Banter

Courting banter turns to humor about marriage in a fragment from Harness and the Louisville Con der-Journa with the Last Word. Dyer and Enpec exchange lines about wives having the last word while a press humorist smiles. Drummond adds a note on property duties.

Louisville Conder-Journa Dyer Enpec

Fire damages Barry store and block in accidental explosion

Fire gutted the Union Mercantile block after an explosion in the Barry store at 1614 Ferguson street. Police and firefighters battled smoke and flames, saving nearby stocks but inflicting extensive water and smoke damage. owner M. J. Barry treated for burns while two clerks escaped unharmed. An estimated loss runs to several thousand dollars, largely insured. A crowd of about 2,000 watched as Chief Tom Holland directed efforts.

Barry Ferguson Street Union Mercantile I. de Payton Union Mercantile Grocery Store Unolon Mercantile M. J. Barry Clerice Archie McDonald Tom Holland

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