Not Lynched: False Reports On Keffer Execution
Special to Leader Lander Wyo Sept 6 By telephone the report that James Keffer the condemned murderer to be hanged yesterday was lynched is false. Keffer remains under order and the law will take its course. He was convicted for Warren the stocktended murder on the Lander Rawlins stage line and sentenced for Sept 15.
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Lander
Wyo
James Keffer
Keffer
Fremont
Warren
Lander-Rawlins
Derby
Local defendant J J Glenn jailed for sodomy in Laramie
Special to Leader from Laramie Wyoming reports J J Glenn was sentenced to two years in the penitentiary after pleading guilty to sodomy. Hathway received six months in jail for stealing clothing from the Temple of Economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Wyo
J. J. Glenn
Hathway
Temple of Economy
Injured Rider In Sheridan Accident
J. F. Johnson of Sheridan suffers severe injuries after a fall when both horses he rode and led toppled onto him at an embankment. William DuBoiis, the architect, returned from Douglas where he supervises Unity Temple construction which is under roof and on track for a December completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Johnson
Sheridan
William DuBoiis
Douglas
Unity Temple
Stock Train Arrives En Route to Eastern Markets
A twenty two car stock train arrived from the north today heading toward eastern markets. Sixteen cars were shipped by Ranchman Booker and six by F N Sheik of Wheatland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booker
F_ N Sheik
Wheatland
Five New Cottages Start On Eddy Street Construction
Contractor Pertzborn begins work on five four room cottages on Eddy street near Twentieth for rental use. Each will cost about 800 dollars upon completion and all are planned to be ready before winter. Mayor Murray's Ferguson street home repainted by Bonser and Lauritson with red cement work. Capitol Commission met to discuss plans for a new governor residence. no decision, next meeting set to adopt plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rka Pertzborn
Eddy Street
Twentieth
J. J. Murray
Ferguson Street
Bonser & Lauritson
Capitol Commission
Medical Instructor Will Teach Military Science at University
The University of Wyoming elected Capt. J. D. Humphrey of Fort Collins as instructor in military science and mathematics. He will teach military study at the state university, receiving $800 from the university in addition to his government salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
University of Wyoming
J. D. Humphrey
Fort Collins
State University
Humphrey
Vast Improvements in Cheyenne Electric Plant
Fort Collins electrician D F Miner directs a major reconstruction of Cheyenne Electric Light plant. New 150 hp boilers replace 90 hp units, adding 270 hp, plus a 160 hp engine and two 66 000 watt dynamos boosting capacity by 110 000 watts. Lighting gains 3000 lamps and steam heating for buildings will use a 1000 hp heater.
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D. F. Miner
Fort Collins
Cheyenne
Miner
Armington & Simms
Warren & Webster
Warren Emporium
Sixteenth Street
Military wedding at Fort D. A. Russell
Dr. E P Rockhill of the United States army will wed Miss Carita M McFarlane one week from tonight at Fort D A Russell. The ceremony at 7 30 pm will be conducted by Rev Dr Beecher and attended by many society figures and officers from other posts. State Examiner Henderson reports a fine soda crystal sample from Green River for the state museum.
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E. P. Rockhill
United States Army
General Hospital
Presidio
San Francisco
Fort
D. A. Russell
Carita M. McFarlane
A. M. McFarlane
Eighteenth Infantry
Dr. Beecher
North Platte
Fort D A. Russell
Henderson
Green River
Reservoir survey for Saratoga water system
Surveys are being made for a new reservoir for the Saratoga water system. The proposed reservoir will hold 45,000,000 gallons of water and would be sufficient to supply a city of 500,000 inhabitants.
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Saratoga
Golf tournament fills local links this afternoon
This afternoon a large field competes in both ladies and gentlemen divisions at the local links. Funeral this morning for the infant son of Mr and Mrs J C Bloemer at St Mary's cathedral with Father Walab officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J C Bloemer
St. Mary's Cathedral
Father Walab
Woodward Widow Remarries in Montana
Mrs Bertha Woodward wed David Schoening of Lost Cabin Wyoming in Livingston Montana a few days ago and will settle back at Lost Cabin after a wedding trip. The bride is widow of Charles Francis Woodward who was lynched at Casper Wyoming for murder a few days earlier triggering a contested stay of execution.
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Bertha Woodward
David Schoening
Lost Cabin
Wyo
Livingston
Mont
Charles Francis Woodward
Casper
Sherif Ricker
Natrona County
Woodward
Will Form Society of Lar amie County Physicians
A committee will host a meeting late next week of city physicians to organize the Lar amie County Medical Association. Membership comprises all county physicians in good standing to advance and educate members. Meetings every two weeks or as papers are read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie County
Forest Fire Near Keystone Threatens Swan Mining Buildings
This morning tidings from Laramie report four large forest fires burning near the Swan mining buildings and menaced Keystone property. Acting Commissioner W A Richards wired back that J S Atherly of Sherman is directed to extinguish the fires near the Keystone mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Chaplin
Laramie
Swan
Keystone
W. A. Richards
J. S. Atherly
Sherman
Keystone Mine
Wheatland youths join Eighteenth Infantry in Cheyenne
D. R. Lees Ernest Coan and 47. Shute, three Wheatland boys who attended the Frontier show in Cheyenne, enlisted in the regular army and have been assigned to the Eighteenth Infantry.
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D. R. Lees
Ernest Coan
Shute
Wheatland
Cheyenne
Eighteenth Infantry
No Mail Delay Sparks Rawlins Mail Protest
Rawlins Wyoming residents voiced anger over Union Pacific mail service after repeated failures to receive Denver and Cheyenne papers. Citizens claim mail clerks fail to locate Rawlins as trains cross the state, threatening action to address the issue.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Union Pacific
Denver
Cheyenne
Cannel
Tourists arrive as Adonis duo push wheelbarrow trek
Harry Adonis aged 27 and his 19 year old wife arrived in the city at 10 am pushing a wheelbarrow as they seek to win a noted wager. They plan to continue westward tomorrow leaving Cheyenne for Waost.
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Harry Adonis
West
Adonis
Dowagac Man Starts 3000 Mile Wheelbarrow Trek
Harry Adonis began from Dowagac Michigan on January 25 to push a 400 pound wheelbarrow to San Francisco within a year. He must marry en route within six months, wed the wife to accompany him the rest of the distance, and earn 600 dollars without begging or spending. He courted Jewel Smith of Argentine Kansas in Topeka on June 22, and she has walked with him since. His wager totals 1500 dollars with 800 additional on the line, and he funds the journey by advertising Fausts coffee on the wheelbarrow as he visits stores across the route. He is today at Ohnstein Brothers establishment on Eddy street.
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Harry Adonis
Dowagac
Mich
San Francisco
Adonis
Topeka
Kans
Jewel Smith
Greeley
Faust
Ohnstein Brothers
Eddy Street
Smoke Chokes Lander Residents Amid Forest Fire
In Lander Wyoming residents endure heavy smoke from nearby forest fires burning in the mountains. The pall fills streets as one woman collapses and is carried home while townsfolk note no immediate threat to the town. Two public building derricks are being raised to the second story to assist damage control.
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Lander
Wyo
Found baby cloak reported in Leader office notice
D Miller reports a white embroidered baby cloak found at 1700 Ferguson Bt. Contact Leader office for pickup or details.
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D. Miller
Perguson
New College Students Enroll At Cheyenne Business College
The Cheyenne Business College reports new entrants Phoebe Thomas Richard Grace Roy Zinn Celia O Boyle Mamie OConnell Kathleen Patterson Eadle Kimberly George Adame and Laura Gustin. A Jersey heifer calf about four months old is missing. information to Union Mercantile Company City.
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New College
Cheyenne Business College
Phoebe Thomas
Richard Grace
Roy Zinn
Celia O'Boyle
Mamie O'Connell
Kathleen Patterson
Eadle Kimberly
George Adame
Laura Gustin
Union Mercantile Company
City
Wau High Comedy Delights Opera House Audience
The eight presented at the opera house by Harry Carson Clarke drew a large appreciative crowd. The high spirited comedy kept the audience roaring with laughter from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Harry Carson Clarke
Wau
Meston & Co Incorporation Filed for Brokerage Firm
Articles of incorporation were filed today for the Meston & Co firm, set to operate as a general brokerage. The company will invest for The Lander and manage various financial activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Brokerage Company
Meston & Co
Proclamation Promises Rail Workers City Protection
Cheyenne Wyoming September 4 1902 Mayor J L Murray proclaims ample protection for Union Pacific Railroad employees while traveling city streets and states city resources will be used if needed to ensure safety.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
Cheyenne
Wyo
J. L. Murray
Daring daylight hold up at Kemmerer saloon
Three masked men robbed twenty men at the Union saloon in Kemmerer yesterday morning at gunpoint. They collected about 200 dollars, five watches, cigars, and whiskey before escaping on horseback. officers pursue the trio. The crime ranks among Uinta county’s boldest robberies.
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Kemmerer
Union
Uinta County
City approves Warren Avenue sewer extension bond issue
The city voted 15 000 bonds to extend the Warren avenue sewer. The project aims to relieve the Eddy street line and provide sufficient sewerage for the city.
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Warren Avenue
Eddy Street
Methodist Meeting and Theatre Note in Town
Members and friends of the Methodist Episcopal church are invited to a church meeting on Tuesday evening September 9 with a musical program and church year planning. Rev. F Rogers will attend to meet the congregation. Also a local theatre event at the opera house promises a tale of adventure and romance with a hero freeing himself from prison and bringing the villain to justice. Beats go on sale Monday at Bilis. Hector Reel lies in the city hospital receiving care while Mrs Reel stays with O T Sheldon to nurse him. she praises the hospital staff.
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Congregation
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
F. Rogers
Wyoming Mission
Opera House
Bilis
Hector Reel
Fresh oysters served daily at Depot Exchange Cafe
Oyster lovers can enjoy fresh oysters arriving daily at the Depot Exchange Cafe and prepared in any style customers request.
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L. Kable
Depot Exchange
Cheyenne Cites Water Hours Change Ordinance
The city council of Cheyenne enacted a new water rule limiting irrigation to 6 to 7 p m daily. The ordinance is in force and replaces prior regulations while other provisions remain. Dated September 3 1902 EB H Ingalls City Material.
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Cheyenne
EB. H
Ingalls
Lost black taffeta jacket and brown robe from Governor Richards
A black taffeta jacket with a creme lace collar and a brown linen baggy robe were lost from Governor Richards' carriage on a Tuesday afternoon near Seventeenth Street or Warren Avenue. A liberal reward is offered by Mrs. DeForest Richards.
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Governor Richards
Seventeenth Street
Warren Avenue
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