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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1910
Page
10
In Sherida on August 26 officers investigate a dismembered body found near Burlington tracks between Carneyville and Diets. The limbs were severed but no cause or signs of a train tragedy exist. Identifying marks are absent and locals report no prior acquaintances of the unknown man.
A man calling himself J P Boryfield claimed to be a United States marshal on special duty and passed multiple worthless checks on Sheridan merchants. He was held after a preliminary hearing and remanded to jail without bail until the next district court term.
Citizens report a porch linen theft spree in Douglas over a week as thieves steal soiled laundry bundles leaving residents to buy new clothes or miss laundry deliveries. In Casper a man attempting to board a moving train was dragged to safety by a trackman after falling under wheels.
Wilton Lackaye stars in The Battle by Cleveland Moffett at Capitol Avenue Theatre this Saturday night August 27. The play has enjoyed strong New York and Chicago runs and features a New York cast. It blends a light love story with social conflict as multimillionaire John Haggleton hides in New York slums to learn about the poor before reuniting with family.
A train incident left a man with the loss of a toe on his right foot. Trainmen allege the individual was intoxicated at the time of the event.
Parkman reports sparks from a Burlington locomotive set fire to W. H. Wallace's stubble field destroying sixteen hundred bushels of wheat in shocks. An effort will seek recovery of losses from the railroad company. Also, a shell explosion injures George Webber while playfully handling a relic. He is treated at the Sheridan state hospital.
An 19th century tone advertises Veo LaFave's Remedy as curing constipation and related ailments. It claims the medicine overcomes a curse on the American people by restoring digestion heart function blood life and brain activity, with Palace Drug agents selling it.
Modern Homes Por Base advertises wine wallpaper and cites G. S. Oliver with phone 574, promoting offerings at Sherman Co.
Chicago Americans catcher Billy Sullivan repeated a historic feat by catching a ball thrown from the top of the Washington Monument, at a height of 642 feet. Ed Walsh pitched the ball, and after 23 attempts Sullivan finally secured it, estimating the ball traveled about 161 feet per second. Other Chicago players and Washington officials watched as Sullivan pursued the catch.
Partial classified note lists lots with terms and prices including a 0 suit and references to Oliver and phone number 574. The readable bits suggest a real estate or sales listing fragment from a classified section with pricing cues.
A special train carried 400 residents to Rocky Ford for the August fair. A racing band led the party and purses were awarded for several events. The first day featured contests and daily prizes, with plans for a second day of events and more purses.
The fair features cowboy relays and chariot races with a balloon ascent daily. The August 31 watermelon giveaway aims to attract 20,000 visitors. organizers expect one person per melon. A new grand stand addition cost $8,000 was completed recently.
The medical department of the United States Army established a dressing station at Frontier Park. The fully equipped hospital stands ready for emergencies during Frontier Day, with Surgeon in charge FF Griffis and a small medical corps including Fair, Sergeant in charge, and Privates Maianoski, Miller and Morris.
In Parkersburg West Virginia a mob of about fifty whitecaps abducted Rev Scott Williams from his Dry Ridge home and whipped him severely for his Holiness preaching Then neighbors were beaten when attempting to rescue him The Holiness tabernacle where Williams held meetings was burned Afterwards Williams warned he must leave within ten days or be killed The unrest deepens between locals and Holiness followers amid reports of further intimidation
The Casper cornet band from Natrona County's capital performed at Frontier Park yesterday. The musical excellence and attractive costumes drew much attention, and Casper residents boast of the band's standout reputation as a premier state ensemble.
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