Harriman Visitation Highlights Rail Bright Spots in Cheyenne
B H Harriman head of Union Pacific and party visit Cheyenne including E H Harriman and family officials and ladies. They tour city landmarks and Fort Russell meeting Colonel Sanno and Filipino servant amid talks on railroad progress and attitudes. Harriman praises local vegetation and construction and notes Overland Route improvements and future Los Angeles link.
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Cheyenne
B. H. Harriman
Union Pacific System
E H. Harriman
Mexico
California
H. G. Burt
Harriman
Capitol
Union Pacific
Colorado Springs
Denver
Los Angeles
Salt Lake
Pennsylvania
Overland
Alton
Arden
Prince Henry
Prussia
Europe
Deuell
Colorado
Proctor Knot
Kansas City Southern
Burt
Wodal
Horn Case Postponed to Test Jury Law
In Larami e county district court eight criminal cases were postponed to September 15 as Prosecuting Attorney Stoll sought to quash the jury list drawn January 13. The court reserved questions to the state supreme court, affecting all laws, including the anti gambling law, and Horn and others pleaded not guilty. A sixteenth juror panel was summoned for September 16.
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Horn
State Supreme Court
Laramie County
Stoll
Supreme Court
Journal of the House
Tom Horn
Postmasters In Wyoming Get Pay Raises
A Washington dispatch reports postmasters in Wyoming received raises of 100 dollars for Buffalo Casper Saratoga Cambria and Rock Springs. Douglas Newcastle and Sheridan posts each gain 200 dollars, with Green River up by 200. The increases take effect on July 1.
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Washington
Wyoming
Buffalo
Casper
Saratoga
Cambria
Rock Springs
Douglas
Newcastle
Sheridan
Green River
Fitzgibbons Sues for 20000 Damages Over Aspen Tunnel Injury
Thomas Fitzgibbons files a federal suit in Salt Lake City seeking 20000 against W H Kilpatrick and Union Pacific Railway. He alleges a July 18 1901 explosion in the Aspen tunnel Wyoming caused severe burns and injuries from gas due to negligence. A prior suit by the plaintiff was dismissed without prejudice.
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Salt Lake
Thomas Fitzgibbons
W. H. Kilpatrick
Union Pacific Railway Company
Fitzgibbons
Aspen
Wyoming
Memorial Day Services at First Methodist
Memorial Day services were held yesterday afternoon at 5 o clock at the First Methodist church. The G. A. R and the Woman's Relief Corps attended in full. Rev. D. D. Forsyth delivered a fitting sermon and a special musical program complemented the decor. The speaker paid tribute to the fading G. A. R. presence. L T Ohketo and Carolyn Welber were married in Evanston last week. they reside in Ogden but wed in Wyoming.
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First Methodist
Woman's Relief Corps
D. D. Forsyth
Forssyth
L. T. Ohketo
Carolyn Welber
Evanston
Ogden
Wyoming
Proseccuting Attorney W R Stoll Weds in Secret Office Ceremony
Walter R. Stoll the Laramie county prosecuting attorney married last Thursday night to Mrs Bert Goet Unger of Milwaukee Wisconsin. The ceremony was performed in Stoll's office by Judge Samuel Becker with two witnesses present. The Leader congratulates the couple.
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Walter R. Stoll
Laramie County
Benedict
Championship Belts to Headline Frontier Carnival Events
Frontier committee plans a championship belt for the best steer roper and for the best wild horse rider at the carnival. Thad Sowder may attend to defend his title. the Denver winner’s belt remains non‑defensible. Fair grounds cost $200, opera house offer rejected at $225. Race committee to meet and finalize a program next week.
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Frontier Committee
E. H. Harriman
Thad
Sowder
Buffalo Bill
Denver
Opera House
Wyoming Hopes Judge Riner Seeks Circuit Bench
A Washington dispatch says Judge J A Riner is slated for the circuit bench. The people of Wyoming praise his learning wisdom and impartiality as essential for public safety per the Laramie Republican.
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Washington
J. A. Riner
Wyoming
John A. Riner
Laramie
Printer Drury Absconds After Salary Dispute
A printer named Drury, who worked a day and a half for the Republican, fled last evening after demanding a $14 salary. Editor Perry deems the asking price high for Rawlins. Land decision affirmed by the secretary of the interior. protest by Dennis J. Sheehan against Eugene Amoretti Jr.’s soldier’s additional homestead entry in Douglas, Wyoming, dismissed.
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Drury
Republican
Perry
Rawlins
Secretary of the Interior
General Land Office
Dennis J. Sheehan
Eugene Amoretti, Jr
Douglas, Wyo
Durbin Daughter Weds H. B. Marshall in Lacon Neb
Miss Frances Durbin daughter of Richard B. Durbin of Cheyenne married H. B. Marshall in Lacon Nebraska last week. Father and sister attended from Cheyenne. The couple will reside in Lacon. Also, American Legion members are asked to attend the next regular meeting Tuesday May 27 with important business noted by the committee.
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Frances Durbin
Richard B. Durbin
Cheyenne
Lacon
Neb
H. B. Marshall
For Sale Fifteenmil ed cows by Griffin
For Sale. Fifteen cows priced for single or bulk sale. Inquire of J W Griffin.
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J. W. Griffin
Manager Resigns at Union Pad Telegrapher Office
J Cook resigns after seven years as manager of the Union Pad telegraph office in this city. He will become an operator at the Western Union office and take a ten day eastern vacation before starting. J D Hood succeeds him, having led the North Platte office prior and now takes charge this morning.
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J. Cook
Union Padfe
J. D. Hood
Mr. Hood
North Platte
Mr. Cook
Western Union
Prof Clarence Johnston to Return Home After Trip Abroad
Washington May 26 Prof Clarence Johnston head of the Irrigation investigations office in Cheyenne leaves tonight for home in Cheyenne arriving Wednesday with his wife He recently returned from trips in Egypt and Italy as a government representative to study irrigation Upon return he has led the Washington office in Elwood Mead's absence The Carbon mining camp is rapidly deserting and the big Finn hall is to be moved to Spring Valley Also inventor Rawlings unveils a new circular stamp mill offering positive up and down motion advantages over current designs
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Washington, D. C
Clarence Johnston
Irrigation Investigations
Cheyenne
Johnston
Egypt
Italy
America
Washington
Elwood Mead
Carbon
Union Pacific
Spring Valley
Rawlings
Lead dollars found in coal car at Grand Island
A bag holding twenty five lead dollars in circulation was found in a coal car at Grand Island. The car had recently passed Cheyenne and authorities believe the money was secreted there.
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Grand Island
Cheyenne
Self defense verdict in Opal killing and sentences
The coroner's jury found Nick Garcia acted in self defense in the Opal Wyoming killing of Austin Carter. Sentences for the assailants range from ten years to one year, and several detainees were moved to the penitentiary in Green River. Mile Leon fell from a slack wire performance in Denver injuring her wrist. Murchison Jewelry invites readers to their opening next Wednesday May 28.
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Austin Carter
Opal
Wyo
Nick Garcia
Garcia
Mile
Leon
Denver
Our $3.50 Shoes Spark Little Town Storm
The store reports brisk sales of $3.50 shoes, drawing customers who try and buy pairs. Every pair leaves with two new customers, creating steady demand and higher daily volume than last season. Styles for men and women come in leather, multiple sizes, and distinct tastes, with quality noted as equal or superior to higher priced competition.
Rally at A. M. E. church raises funds for repairs
Three clubs formed to raise money and report tonight at the A. M. E. church. Club No. 1 led by H. C. Jefferson raised $118.35, Club No. 2 under Mrs. W. M. Ashford contributed $35, and Club No. 3 led by Rev. Johnson added $19. Total funds $172.35 to renovate the church and pay small debts.
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H. C. Jefferson
Mra. W. M. Ashford
Rev. Johnson
Mystery murder case in Sundance linked to ranchman
A Sundance dispatch reports George Brownfield of Beulah Wyoming accused in the disappearance and murder of John Vaughn a northeast Belle Fourche stockman. Vaughn vanished last August after driving cattle to Belle Fourche with Brownfield who later claimed Vaughn went to Montana. The cattle were mortgaged to a Belle Fourche bank and Vaughn’s horse was later found near the Montana line as searchers pursue leads with rewards for information.
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Black Hills
George Brownfield
Buelah
Wyo
John Vaughn
Brownfield
Vaughn
Belle Fourche
Brownfeld
Montana
Brownefield
Miss Maud Carter to Wed William Rothwell in Denver
Miss Maud Carter who won the prize cake walk at the Frontier exhibition last year will marry William Rothwell also known as Young Corbett in Denver next July. Both Rothwell and Miss Slater are well known in Cheyenne.
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Maud Carter
William Rothwell
Young Corbett
Denver
Rothwell
Miss Slater
Cheyenne
Mrs. O. O. Clark Dies in Omaha
Mrs. O O Clark wife of D O Clark superintendent with Union Pacific Coal company has died in Omaha The Clark family and many Wyoming friends express sympathy in the bereavement lasting scene of loss for the community and the family
Turners Host Decoration Day Dance At Murchison Co
The Turners plan a May 30 Decoration Day Friday dance with good orchestra music. Admission 36 cents. A ten day sale offers 75 pairs of gents shoes at 1.60 per pair. M Marks announces opening at Murchison Jewelry Co on May 28. Wyoming Dents Company trusted for satisfactory work.
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Turners
The
Murchison Jewelry Co
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David Miller
Ohio
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W. 17Th St
de Laval
the Excelsior Creamery
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