Costly land frauds trial ends with Hyde conviction
Washington reports the long federal land fraud trial concluded with Frederick A. Hyde and Joost H. Schneider convicted on forty counts while John A. Benson and Henry P. Dimond were acquitted. The case, begun 1902 and ending after twelve weeks, involved defrauding the government of thousands of acres of public lands. The jury faced extended confinement and the total government cost reached 210000. Benson remains under indictment for bribery. Ex Senator Spooner criticized Roosevelt’s policies in a Taft dinner remark.
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Washington
United States
Frederick A. Hyde
John A. Benson
Henry P. Dimond
Joost H. Schneider
Hyde
Schneider
Benson
Dimond
Littlefield On Roosevelt
Congressman Charles B. Littlefield of Maine denounces the Sherman anti trust law as indefinite and says enforcement relies on proclamations not action. He criticizes Roosevelt, cites seven convictions since 1901, and argues capital supports labor while condemning conspiracies to create monopolies.
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Chicago
Charles B. Littlefield
Maine
Illinois Bar Association
Roosevelt
Senator Lodge
Sheepherder Shot By His Own Revolver in Wyoming
Special to The Leader. Baggs Wyoming June 29 J Roland a sheepherder is dying from an accidental gunshot wound after his revolver in a rear pocket discharged when it fell to the ground. The bullet pierced his body as a result of the misfire.
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Baggs
Wyo
J. Roland
Roland
Kennedy Laxative Syrup Popular With Children
A. E. Roedel sells a laxative cough syrup praised for its maple sugar taste. Report states it gently loosens bowels and helps drive a cold from the system.
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Palase Pharmacy Drug Co
Fourth of July Rates Cut to Half by Colorado and Southern
The Colorado and Southern announces half fare to all state points on July 2 and 4. Tickets are valid for return until July 6.
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Colorado & Southern
Summer Excursion Rates Open May Sixteenth
The Colorado and Southern announces summer excursion rates will open May 16. A display features carving sets mounted with pearl sterling silver silver plate and stag handles from Murchison Jewelry Company.
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The
Colorado, & Southern
Local Vendors Advertise Early Risers and Mesh Bags
De Witt's Little Early Risers pills sold by A, BH, Roedel and Murchison Jewelry. New fancy mesh bags offered. Accurate adjusting and watch repairs by D Miller at 1700 Ferguson Street.
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de Witt
Roedel
Murchison Jewelry Company
D. Miller
Ferguson Street
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Diamond Dairy
Cheyenne
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Pacific Coast
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Wisconsin
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District of Columbia
Union
Blalock
Belleo the Gene
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Littlefield
Wyoming
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the Busy Grocers
Seventeenth St
Capitol Livery Stable
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Prop
Capitol Ave
Peter Berich
West Seventeenth St
H. W. Sheldon
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Fort Russell
Pojnta
City
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Control Ave
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