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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
2
George Warris known as Slayer of Al Cotton hires top legal talent to justify the shooting. Forsyth lawyer G A Horkan conducts depositions in the death of ranchman Alothen, killed before his wife. Case described as one of the era’s hardest fought legal battles in the western region.
An old advertisement extols Pape's Diapepsin as a harmless remedy that digests food and cures sour stomach, heartburn, and indigestion within five minutes. It claims 50 cent cases contain enough to treat most dyspeptic disorders and urges readers to obtain it from any drug store.
Fragmentary notice list of deaths and marriages across Wyoming towns including Laramie Sheridan Cody and others. Names such as Marjorie Olen Tmyton Dougine Mrs Ernest Adanes Henry Thorpe and George Winchester appear amid scattered locality tags and family announcements.
Doctors at a local hospital amputated the right leg of Milfard Baker, 15, son of Rev. Milton Baker of the Congregational church in Lander. The injury occurred when a pony dragged him several hundred yards days earlier, necessitating the removal.
Sheridan Dec J L Mathews, while groping in a dark baron loft, fell through an opening to the ground below and sustained injuries.
An injured man sustained fractures to his right arm described as severe, with the likelihood that he will be a cripple for life. The report notes the seriousness of the injuries and potential long-term disability.
After months of work, Union Pacific reports completion this week of an eight inch pipeline from Rock River to the plant. Water at seventy five pounds pressure will be available for the plant and workers. The line runs fourteen miles.
Announcement states rural free delivery route No 1 the basins first will start United States mail service January 4 with the new service area centered in the Big Horn Basin and serving local residents.
At a Wyoming Coal Company board meeting W G Hirkhaeuser was elected president succeeding longtime head Inte K M Hotbrook. In Kemmerer a coroner jury exonerated Deputy Sheriff Carl Rodgers who shot Italian immigrant Bingki Marsiglio at a dance, ruling self defense in the line of duty.
An unofficial report says Burlington will build a handsome new depot at Sheridan shortly after the new year. The structure is expected to cost about $25,000.
Physicians at this place advocate forming and running a municipal medical laboratory to study diseases in early stages. Such a facility would aid early detection, prevent the spread of serious illnesses, and improve public health.
A mild grip season is noted yet dangers persist with lingering weakness and bronchial irritation. The advertisement urges VinAl a cod liver oil product without grease and tapi fran added, claiming it restores vitality. A Cheyenne druggist endorses the remedy via a Long Branch testimonial of improved strength.
In a federal court proceeding yesterday Private Walls, colored, faced charges for a shot fired weeks ago that allegedly killed Private Paglkner of Troop CG Ninth Cavalry at Port Russell. The prosecution paused as the defense led by General John Charlie Thompson and W B Rows prepared to resume today.
Weekdays from morning until noon a special rate of 3 dollars per hour is offered by Inter Ocean Taxi cab, contact Prone 57 for details.
Earl R. Clemens, composer of the music for the state song Wyoming, from Rhyolite Nevada, arrived in the city last evening from Cody and is staying at the Albany hotel.
Two burning ash barrels sparked blazes in an alley by the Capitol garage and at the Palm saloon on Sixteenth Street. The fires, reported between midnight and 12:30 a m, caused no damage.
A man giving the name Jack Nolan was arrested by Policeman Barnard on request of Shoshonit authorities. They charge Nolan obtained 66 dollars by fraudulent methods in Sho shoni. Nolan denies defrauding anyone and says he borrowed 50 dollars before leaving with his wife for Salt Lake City.
The Bidetora Dance Club invites patrons to a Thursday night event at Keefe Hall Ber 1. Expect music, dancing, and social revelry in a community gathering.
Pittsburg December 1 The will of late Frederick Gwinner Jr a millionaire contractor leaves Mary A Leech glove buyer in a department store an annual $1000 annuity and the dividend from fifty shares of stock She and Ming Leech were to marry but Gwinner died April 27 He died of pneumonia after attending social events Leech provides for her aged mother and the bulk of the estate goes to the children of Maward Cwioner a brother.
New York reports the first vessel Lo Bavigete party on the Pagama canal, the American steam yacht Visitor II, owned by Commodore W. H. Brown of Pittsburgh. The Vidoor sailed from the Atlantic to Gatan dam and back, drawing 17 feet of water.
Advertisement lists ladies toilet sets in silver plated and sterling, including 3 piece sets priced from 6.05 to 20.00, gents military sets, Rogers and 1847 Rogers flatware, fruit knives, spoons, forks, and bowls. Offers salts peppers, berry and salad bowls, water sets, with limited quantities and sale prices.
Midweek Atlas Bill opens to capacity as audiences respond to a varied program. The Rowaty duo perform as young Italian artist and Gypsy girl with drawings, while Stone and Hayes showcase singing and dancing. The Free Letters Pour deliver song changes and hits, with audience enthusiasm rising. Film animations present frontier romance tales on screen.
New York December 1. The Lupo gang of Italian counterfeiters and blackmailers is believed put out of business today by the arrest of thirteen Italians and seizure of a large amount of counterfeit bills. Gang leaders were arrested last winter and are now serving terms totaling 160 years.
Washington dispatch reports congress will open with several appropriation bills in process. The committee works on a thirty million dollar rivers and harbor bill to be ready within a week, and the nine million dollar Indian appropriation bill due Monday. House rules changes may slow passage compared with prior sessions.
Atlas Confectionary advertises cream tally at 16 cents per pound for Saturday only. Local shoppers advised to visit storefront for limited time offer.
The C A C Dance scheduled for Friday evening is postponed to Saturday evening December 2 1910. Those holding invitations will be notified by the committee.
On an eastbound Northwestern train through western Iowa a Nebraska woman gave birth in a hotel after being removed from the train for medical help. Travelers quickly pooled funds to cover the nurse and physician fees, each paying a dollar, as the baby arrived while the husband’s Milwaukee kin waited.
The Japanese Antarctic expedition under Lieutenant Shirase left Shinagawa Bay this afternoon aboard the Kalman Maru. Foreign experts deem the preparations wholly inadequate and predict likely failure or disaster for the mission.
Paris reports the government asked parliament to appropriate 8.3 million francs for flood victims. The package includes 5 million francs for wine growers whose crops were ruined. The appeal aims to aid those affected by the recent disaster.
All members of J. F. Reynolds Post No. 34, G. A. R., are asked to attend a regular meeting Friday at 8 o'clock P. M. Business of utmost importance to be transacted. A. A. Mahar, Adjutant. STLE, Commander.
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