South Pass Atlantic Mining District Promises Lander Boom
The opening of Wyoming's South Pass Atlantic district next summer could turn Lander into a mining hub. A Denver syndicate now owns the Mary Bien mine at Athanfe a top prospect with ore values from 15 to 50 dollars per ton. Development at Big Chief is advancing with an 80 foot drift and a planned stamp mill next spring, boosting expectations for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
South Pass Atlantic
South Pass-Athantic
Mary Bien
Athanfle
Denver
Iy Mackie
Tlewellyn
Beck Mining Co
Duncan
Big Chief Co
J. R. Parker
Cure Cold In One Day With Laxative Bromide Tablets
Public notice and small ads describe cure claims for cold treatment with E W Grove brand tablets priced at 25 cents and a money back assurance. The message also contains a debt disclaimer from Ada Riventure of Cheyenne Wyoming and a prompt to place items in a Leader want ad for the next Sunday issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Droggista
E. W. Grove
Indians Seek Investigation of Wadsworth Trust Fund Use
Members of the Arapahoe and Shoshone on the Wind River reservation petition the U S secretary of the interior to appoint an impartial investigator into H W Wadsworth’s conduct as Wind River agency superintendent and agent. They allege fund misappropriations and improper payments and seek a body meeting with the investigator to disclose knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. &. Wadeworth
Wind River Agency
Wyoming
H.W. Wadsworth
Arapahoe
Indiana
Casper oil field reports new gusher on Dutet property
Casper Jan 26 News from Franco Wyoming oil company reports another gusher on section 5 Dutet property with five to six hundred barrels wasted before cap. A wall on section 4 is drilling and expected to come in soon. Refinery work continues with 20 men laid off awaiting material. officials anticipate large scale refining by March first. Chowderlain’s Liniment advertised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Franco- Wyoming Oil Company
Dutet
Franco-Wyoming Company
Tos Oade
Bae
Tmn
Philipat
Changes in U P Coal Company Leadership
Rock Springs January 24 A series of top level changes will reshape Union Pacific Coal Co leadership. James Nordham resigns as assistant general manager and moves to oversee Chicago Milwaukee Railway coal interests. George Pryde becomes assistant general manager based in Cheyenne, while WD Brennan takes over Superior Coal Co. headquarters in Cheyenne. New superintendents for Rock Springs and Superior are not yet announced, with John Dykes serving as Rock Springs superintendent temporarily. An additional inspector position is created with Hon. D. J. Thomas of Evanston accepting the post and moving headquarters to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Springs
Union Pacific Coal Company
James Nordham
Union Powelly Coal Co
Superior Coal Co
Chicago
Milwaukee
Chicaga
Mr. Needham
George Tt. Pryde
Union Pacific Coal Co
Cheyenne
WD. Brennan
Superior
Geot'emen
John Dykes
Union Pacific
D.j. Thomas
Evanston
Thomas
Not Yet Sheridan Nan Opened Reservation Advance Informa
L D O Donnell returned from the east with discouraging news on the Crow reservation open matter. In Washington there is strong opposition to the bill and Pray's secretary says there is little likelihood it becomes law this session. The inevitable report is expected unfavorable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan
Crow Reservation
Nan
Crow
Billings
L. D. O'Donnell
Washirgton
Local and Regional News Briefs from Rock Springs and Nearby towns
Reports list Little Rock Springs new U P agent L Gifford at Rock Springs Texas. Hazel Hunter injured in Denver gym accident while with classmates. Burlington examiners in Sheridan. Lew Wallace Evanston store burglarized for about one hundred dollars. Joseph Hale Evanston sent to penitentiary for grand larceny stealing a watch. Cev Yaunenine Worland breaks leg in wagon mishap. Lowell farmers expect larger barley harvest contracts totaling 1 730 acres. Lovell creamery overhaul underway for new operation. Debow post office robbed. Killiher arrested as suspect.
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R. L. Gifford
Temple
Texas
Rock Springs
U.P Railroad Company
BCHOG
Hazel Hunter
Denver
Burlington
Sheridan
Lew Wallace
Evanston
Joseph W.hale
C'eve Yaunenine
Worland
Lowell
Lovell
Debo Wa
Pad Killiher
Wyoming Wedding Announces Tess Panning Chleve Union
Tess Panning and Miss Jewsle A Chleve plan marriage in Wyoming. The couple will reside in Cou per with wedding details noted in the public notice.
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Wyoming
Caspor
Tess Panning
Jewsle A. Chleve
Gullet
Coupe
Couper
House approves Democratic metal tariff revision
The House passed the metal tariff revision by 210 to 109. It lowers duties from the Payne Aldrich law by an average of 35 percent. Insurgent Republicans split from a faction voting for the measure, and Senate action is set for tomorrow with Cimmins proposing a substitute. No new appropriations for battleships or public buildings will be made this session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HOUSE
Washington
DB CL
Underwood
Colorado
St. Tie
Woashington
D. C
Neeley Sworn In as Democrat Fills Seventh Kansas Seat
In Washington on January 24 Neeley the Democrat elected from Kansas Seventh District was sworn in to succeed the late E H Madison Republican. His swearing increases the Democratic House majority to 67.
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Washington, D. C
Grand jury near end of dynamite plot inquiry
Indications point to a federal grand jury investigation of the dynamite conspiracy drawing to a close in Indianapolis Indiana with indictments expected late this week or early next and simultaneous arrests planned.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Federal Grand Jury
Clarence Darrow Faces Bar in Court Room Scene
Clarence Darrow must face bar as courtroom scenes unfold. His ball was furnished by Mrs Lecompteavis and Col Charles S Young, a friend. Darrow said I can beat it as he left the courtroom. The grand jury investigations continue tomorrow.
Murder Charge in San Francisco Shocks City
Samuel R. Timothy, a chauffeur, was arrested and charged with murder for fatally wounding John J. Moore, a wealthy clubman, after Saturday night shooting. He is held without bail as the investigation continues.
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San Francisco
Calif
Samuel R. Timothy
John J. Moore
Wyoming Deaths Reported From Various Towns
In Evanston Father Lynch, longtime Catha Church leader, died of heart trouble. Cody records Lena Johnson, 30s, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Johnson. Rock Springs notes Anthony Patterson, pioneer resident. A six year old, Dominick Santoro, and an infant by Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ryan die in Rock Springs. Ogden loss of Tom Ryan, formerly of this place. Other obituaries include William Kuiplup Alec near Kemmerer, Steven T. James of Bunrise, Katherine A. Hoyle of Hudson, and a 20 month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Tyler Williams in Sheridan.
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Evanston
Lynch
Cody
Lena
Ofra
G. K. Johnson
Jehanoon
van Dpyre
Anthony Patterson
Usthom
Rock Springs
Mera
Dominick Santoro
Mire
Tom Ryan
Minnie Ralundo
Ogden
Kemmprer
William Kuiplupalec
Sheridan
Mrs. Tyler Williams
Fort Russell Scare Prompts Army Realignment Plan
A telegraphed dispatch outlines moving mobile forces to eight strategic U S posts to cut maintenance by about five million dollars yearly. Proposed sites include Fort Porter Buffalo Fort Oglethorpe Atlanta Fort McPherson San Houston Lawton Vancouver Barracks and California presidios. A later note questions including Fort Russell among abandoned posts and calls for verification of that claim.
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United States
Fort Porter
Buffalo
Albany
Fort Oglethorpe
Georgia
Fort McPherson
Atlanta
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Wash
Vancouver Barracks
Portland
Presidios
San Francisco
Monterey
Cal
California
Benjamin Harrison
Ind
Columbus Barracks
Ohio
Fort Sheridan
Fort Des Moines
Iowa
Crook, Neb
Omaha
Neb
Leavenworth
Kas
Riley, Kas
Snelling, Minn
Jefferson Barracks, Mo
Permanent Cure for Chronic Constipation Promoted
Advertises Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a lasting remedy for chronic constipation. Claims hundreds of years of proven use, gentle action without shock, and endorsements from women and elderly people. Offers free samples by mail from Dr W B Caldwell at 406% Washington St Montice lo.
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Caldwell
Imakes
Elaine
Walla
Watera
Jas. A. Lishman
Logan
Utah
Josefine Batley
Sheridan
Wyo
Pitty Egata
W. B. Caldwell
Washington St
Montice'lo
Amateur Vaudeville Triumph Delights Cheyenne Crowd
An evening gala in Cheyenne featured an orchestra from Ft. Rita sell with Mrs. V. K. Hart at the piano opening the program. The act included Misses Geraldine Heaney and Georgian Higstmoat, Mr. Monk Taylor, Mr. Farnsworth, Mr. Ed Taylor, Mrs. Brewster, Mrs. Dalber, and Mr. Widman performing feats of strength, dance, and acrobatics. Rev. George Davidson spoke, praising patronage and Dr. Flattery the Patriarch of St. Mark as a highlight. The show drew a full auditorium and enthusiastic applause.
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F. A
Stuart
Hart
Mra
Casten
Niswander
Bruner
Prof. D'Astiolo
Geraldine
Monk Taylor
W. Caswell Farnsworth
Farnsworth
Ed. Taylor
Peruna
P. O. Brewster
William Dalber
Lohengrin
Widman
St. Russell
C Ceasar
Archie Hale
Ceasar
J. L. Rockwells
Brutus
Marin
Ber
Rockwell
George Davidson
Flattier
St. Mark
Dr. Rafter
Muair
Boy Dies in Sing Sing After Protest of Innocence
Ossining N Y January 29 Albert W Wolter a boy under twenty who vowed he was innocent of Ruth Wheeler’s murder went to the electric chair in Sing Sing State Prison He bid farewell to condemned inmates and left a final statement asserting his innocence and praying for justice. He declared the world denies him justice but God will grant pure justice.
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Ossining
N. Y
Ruth Wheeler
Albert W. Wolter
Sing Sing
Wolter
Lim
Walter
J. S. Kennedy
Tme
Ame
First Evening of Orchestra Managed by Mrs Heaney
The program featured interval music by the orchestra and was arranged and managed solely by Mrs A Heaney. Her success drew praise with the remark No thing succeeds the success. Ushers Nova Moody Connie Jones Louise Lareh and Margaret Lee assisted during the evening.
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A. Robinson Heaney
Nova Moody
Connie Jones
Louise Lareh
Margaret Lee
Progressive Republicans in La Follette Support Rally
Progressive Republicans in Washington report La Follette’s candidacy gains with Col Walter Houser stating the senator will run a nationwide campaign. Early reports suggested progressives would unite Roosevelt and La Follette factions.
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Khon LA Follette Ask
Washington
Progressive Repubicans
Funator da Follette
Walter le. Houser
la Folette
Gad
Meetlee
Roovevelt
la Follette
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South Passatlantic Mine
Notic
Ada Riventure li
Cheyenne, Wio
Andy
C. Smith
Howth
Ery
Oliver
Walemd
Ilammona Vial
W.rath
Walker
Une Bbhely
Raed Re
R Arent
Ork
Ribnes
Carl
Wadsworth
Vore Cuomnges Agn
Fbr Ant
Casper Fields
U.P. Coal Company
ST. Asst
Ray
Neeley
Dynamite Investigation
Clarence Darrow
Lubman
Lyman
Edward Overy
Afpton
Carl Walton
Mectinnuls
Moorcroft
Mee
O. J. Blooms
Tofant
Russell
Fort Russell
Beline
Parish House Entertainment
ST. Marks New Parish House
Btyles
L. Li Tysiu
St. Mark's
S T. Mark's
Sr. Rafter
Veady
van Tassell
Prince
Mwinois
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