Auto Truck as Ambulance for Four Ton Elephant
A Studebaker electric truck converted into an improvised ambulance carried Tillie the four ton elephant from the Robinson Brothers' circus to a veterinarian's hospital after a tendon injury in Pickwick. With no vaccination available, telegrams were sent to Studebaker of South Bend for a vehicle of greater capacity.
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Studebaker
Tillie
Robinson Brothers’ Circus
Pickwick
Berleit
Elling
South Bend
Forger Griffins Bunco Scheme Busted in Cheyenne
Richard Griffin, a Cheyenne man, tried to pass forged checks to steal up to fifty dollars per scheme. A. J. Hawkins detained him until Chief Manewal and county authorities but Griffin admitted guilt and sought trial. He targeted Emile Busch and Charles Becker, cashing on small sums drawn on First National Bank.
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Richard Griffin
EB. W. Winn
A. J. Hawkins
Griffin
Hawkins
Manewal
Winn
Emile Busch
Charles Becker
First National Bank
Cheyenne
Confession Details Pueblo Auto Theft Plot Across Wyoming Ties
William McDaniels formerly of Laramie and accomplice B D V Reeve stole J C Teller’s touring car from a Pueblo garage. They planned to stash the car in a cellar under Foster’s barn, transported it over bridges, then concealed it in a secret closet. McDaniels, destined for the penitentiary, disclosed how the theft and concealment were carried out and that Foster helped devise the scheme.
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William McDaniels
Laramie
Wyo
Pueblo
Gcoro
J. C. Teller
McDaniels
B. D. V. Reeve
Ao Garage
Reeve
Foster
Wyoming
Thatcher
Teller
Moster
Tyler
Poster's
Fine Sirbel
Atreet
Ashlute
Plot to Steal Car for Denver Cheyenne Sale
A nascent crime scheme outlines plans to steal a auto then forge a bill of sale and license in Denver, with a staged explanation of driving for a game, to move the car to Cheyenne. The confederates intended to take wives and relatives along, ensuring a smooth sale if the theft was detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cheyenne
Foster
Kilmer's Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad
Advertisement claiming thousands suffer kidney trouble and promising clear results with Kilmer's Swamp-Root. Mentions druggists sell 50 cent and dollar sizes, sample by mail, and a pamphlet to assess kidney issues at Dr Kilham in New York.
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Kilmer
Kihamion
N. Y
Mexico City sees surge of taxicabs ahead of centennial events
Strong red band hacks will cost 34 cents more than the bine band variant, with a June 2 report noting a 110 added cabs ordered for early September. Mexico City already has 40 taxicabs, bringing total to 150 after delivery, signaling taxis as a lasting fixture despite hack driver business slowing.
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Mexico City
Company of Mexico
Mexico
Speed Fiend Fights New York Court Plea
A chaotic OCR text shows a case where Edmond, relative to Colorado, pleaded guilty to a traffic offense. The court imposed a fine and potential jail time, with unclear wording suggesting a violation related to an automobile incident and Monday court actions.
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New York
Edmond “A~ Helm
Heim
Colorado
Wyoming cattle inspection law upheld in trial
A defendant in a suit acknowledged the constitutionality of Wyoming infection fee inspection laws for cattle entering the state. American Livestock and Loan O promises to cooperate with the state veterinarian as part of the inquiry into the law's validity.
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Wyoming
Contested Feeding Fees Between Wyoming and Livestock Company
In federal court the American Live Stock and Loan Company of Denver challenged Wyoming’s state veterinarian fee of twenty five cents per head on about twelve thousand cattle. Judge Riner previously upheld the fee. The company now agrees to pay the claimed amount and provide shipment records, suspending further protest while the law remains in effect.
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American Live Stock & Loan Company
Denver
Wyoming
Riner
Pflaeging
Cheyenne
C. W. Burdick
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Bon’s
Gleason Mercantile Co
Forger
Ceever
Collier's
Sherman Co
Maxwell ST
G. &. Oliver
W. 19Th ST
Ayer
Moore Gagav
Tom Moore
PRI
Tallet
Laramielle
Lman & Co
Bing
City OF
American Livestock & Loan
Sanitas At Sherman Co
Frenk A. Roedel
Nk Ma
Busiogas
Stock Growers National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyoming
U.S. Depository
United States
Uhogeien
Peru
Spaulding
Knight’s
Pou
J. F. Reynolds
E. 20Th St
Carey Ave
Capitol
Harry P. Hynds
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