Sensational domestic turmoil rocks Moteeotee jail incident
In Moteeotee a separation between John W. Dean and his wife Matikia sparks sensational talk as authorities reveal an attempted murder plot involving the couple and Charles Mackey. Six shots fired at Mackey in his jail cell narrowly miss him, while officials race to identify the would‑be assassin and assess a man named Richard upon suspicion of firing.
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Moteeotee
John W. Dean
Matikia
Bunehine
Charles Mackey
Dean
Mackey
Basin
Edwardes
Sxsaugin
Evans
Perp
Merstal Evans
Richard Ae
Juallen Hdwards
Wyoming Health Registrar Figures Questioned
Laramie officials cite Dr A B Hamilton annual report showing 10 percent births and 101 deaths, arguing figures are unreliable as many births occur in neighboring counties, prompting scrutiny of state health records. Cody school bans basketball without above average grades, Lovell plans Good Roads Day, Bamkuain Bays reports mixed local notices.
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Laramie
Wyoming
A. B. Hamilton
Sste Board of Health
Cody
Elty
Igh School
Drake
Basin Boom Described as 1910 Building Surge in Basin Wyoming
The Big Horn County Rustler reports Basin Wyoming saw a total building value of 298 755 in 1910 with major projects including the Pioneer building costing around 60 000 the Basin Brahe Works about 20 000 and the Big Horn Milling company plant at 40 000 plus 20 000 in grain operations a planing mill nine new residences and a new 25 000 library funded by Andrew Carnegie. The Basin hospital 6 000 the cement stucco works 8 000 a 25 000 school building and a 10 000 store reflect a year of rapid growth. The Progress association vows 1911 will beat 1910 as booster efforts continue and more big business plans loom.
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Basin
Wyo
Big Horn
Pioneer
Bulding
Ahreng. Bros
Big Horn County Brary
Andrew Carnegie
Basin Hospital
Carter
Enders
Anderson & Johnson
Beaides
Big Horn Development Company
Basig
Metropolia
Hig Horn
Basin Progress Association
Buffalo Gill Mas Auto Seeks Motordom On Farewell Tour
Colonel W I Cody Buffalo Billy, veteran showman, has purchased an RE M P touring car in Buffalo, Wyoming. He plans a Arizona trip to evaluate mink farming interests then return for another farewell Wild West show tour. He may shoot from the auto on his next stage finale. A kitchen fire at a Goode ranch damaged a house about $200.
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Buffalo Gill Mas Auto
Cody
Jan
W. I
Cody Buffalo Billy
Atinet
RE. M. P
Arizona
Postal Bank Opens in Jaramie Amid City Buzz
Postal Savings bank opened in Jaramie with brisk activity as residents lined up to open accounts and inquire about services. Officials say the new institution aims to provide accessible banking and financial support to local families and businesses.
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Postal
Jaramie
PoMotting
Lovell Goes Dry as Saloon Licenses Rise
The city council increased saloon license payments prompting closures and Lovell becoming dry for the first time in many years. Officials refuse to disclose the exact amounts paid to the government financial institution or the sums deposited.
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Kaloo
Lovell
Tly Council
Itan
Pape's Cold Compound Claims Swift Relief for Colds
The advertisement promises to end Grippe and severe colds with a dose every two hours until three doses are taken. It claims rapid relief from neuralgia pains feverishness congestion and sneezing and asserts no quinine is used. The 25 cent package is sold by druggists worldwide and reflects over three years of research costing more than fifty thousand dollars.
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Pape
Anonymous note warns of Japanese danger in capital
An unsigned letter dated Joeph Mo and mailed to Congress claims a Japanese plot against the United States. The writer, a 21 year old woman, describes a hidden diagram of the Pacific coast and warns Washington of supposed plans, noting ignorance among officials.
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Washington
Capitol
Joseph
Congress
United States
Fam & Young
Iam
Pacific Coast
Cold and Grip Remedy Ad by W. Grove
An old advertisement touts a cold and grip remedy by W. Grove featuring a laxative bromide formula. It claims to remove the cause of illness and notes a 26 cent price for the product.
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W. Grove
Enameling at the Sherman Co Governor and Attorney General War
Governor-elect Celquitt and Attorney General J P Lightfoot feud widens as Lightfoot issues a letter to Celquitt asserting that policies counter to his duty would cripple enforcement of the law. He warns against permitting special interests to plunder the people land grabbers rob the school children or liquor divers and gambling to destroy homes.
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Angilo
Tex
O. BE
Celquitt
J. P
Lightfoot
Colquitt
Harvard Experts Warn Cats and Dogs Spread Consumption
Boston experts from Harvard Medical School warn that household cats and dogs spread consumption. Thirty percent of Boston cats reportedly have tuberculosis, with risks highest when cats have lung involvement and lick a child. Caution urged for families feeding children unfiltered milk and keeping diseased pets away.
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Harvard Medical School
Boston
Langdon Frothingham
F. H. Rowley
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of
Frothingham
Mississippi Farmer Sets Oyster Eating Record
J L Morris, a Mississippi farmer, set a new raw oyster eating record by consuming 144 oysters in a single sitting during a Christmas visit to Van Viect.
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Mississippi
van Viect
Misa
J. L. Morris
Swamp Root Helps Defiance Woman Find Relief
Mary Ardner of Defiance Ohio reports severe bladder and kidney pain eased after using Kilmer Swamp Root trial and full bottles. She praises the remedy and urges others to try it. note from a notary confirms sworn testimony on July 16, 1909. Information packet and sample offer included.
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Mr. Kilmer
Mary Ardner
Defiance
Ohio
Misa Mary Ardner
F. L. Ray
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Wien
Gale
Diamond Recovered From Rooster In New Jersey Case
Mia K. V. Lute of Guttenburg New Jersey had a diamond missing for months. The gem surfaced when Joseph B. McConnell opened the crop of a rooster brought for New Year’s dinner, revealing the stone inside.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Mia. K. V. Lute
Guttenburg
N. J
Lute
Joseph B. McConnell
Abe
Basketball and Police Incident Report in Chicago
In Chicago on January 4 a man named James Gullermo was injured in a crowd near Jefferson and Forquer streets after stepping on another man's corn. The assailant struck Gullermo and fired a shot, hitting his right cheek. Gullermo was hospitalized and expects recovery, vowing greater politeness in the future.
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Chicago
James Gullermo
James
Jefferson
Forquer
Gullermo
Negro loiterer spanker judge in court report
Stanford Kentucky January 4. A negro named Boney Baxter was brought before City Judge Menefee on a charge of loitering. The judge greeted him with a quip asking if he had returned, indicating a routine or prior encounter with Baxter.
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Stanford, Ky
Boney Baxter
Menefee
Violence at courthouse cited in judge’s harsh punishment
A historical court scene describes Judge Menefee striking a man named Boney with barrel staves after a confrontation in which a policeman restrained the accused. The account notes the judge's violent actions as he conducted punishment on Honey's person.
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Jack Yard
Menefee
Honey
Boney
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