Cheyenne State Leader Highlights and Silly Sputterings
A miscellany from the Cheyenne State Leader notes editor changes, political quips, and editorials on figures from Wyoming and Colorado. It references the Portage team, a Scotch editor, congressional bill counts, religious conversions, and remarks on Taft Roosevelt and Logan. It mentions Governor Orman, Wyoming coal fields, and a Brooklyn pastor forgiving a thief. It comments on salary work, Arctic travelers, and national politics with a humorous tone.
Eight Indians killed by Nevada posse described as a famous victory
Dispatches recount a 21 man posse killing eight Tu dji Indians in Nevada after a pursuit that followed claims of white bloodshed. The account contrasts civilization with brutality and condemns the slaughter as a savage triumph of law over indigenous people.
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Nevada
Mandell Verse Immortalized in Wyoming Tribute
A Wyoming congressman F W Mandell is celebrated in print with verses by a Newcastle admirer. The poem hails Mandell as a heroic Wyoming figure and lampoons Alaska’s congressman in a bold public ode. The contributors include notable humorist James Barton Adams.
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F. W. Mandell
Mandell
Wyoming
Newcastle
James Barton Adams
Alaska
Iter
Ile Pomy
Wyoming Lion and Alsatian Year Recurs in Capitol Fantasia
A satirical scene depicts Wyoming's lion and Alaska's bear in a furor during a congressional session. The allegorical pageant shows delegates scheming, a cigar perched on a desk, and a looming clash between rival factions. Reporters scramble as chaos erupts then subsides into muted civility.
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Drake
Joe
First Aid to a Frown About Worthing Criticism
The late actor Frank Worthing was discussed at the Pen and Penell club in Philadelphia. A dramatic critic noted Worthing’s superb acting yet hostility to hyper criticism and recalled a winter night retort at the Majestic with a George Washington story amid a reference to a Scot named Saunders.
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Frank Worthing
Pen and Penell Club
Philadelphia
Worthing
the Majestic
Saunders
Aweel
Hev
Saun
American and Scots clash over George Washington truth
An American urges reading about George Washington, claimed as a man who could not tell a lie. Gaunder retorts that Scots hold a higher standard of veracity, saying they can tie but won’t. The exchange highlights cultural pride in honesty.
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George Washington
Gaunder
Gaundera
Denver
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Cheyenne
Worry as a Roundup Critter in Verse
Poem attributed to Arthur Chapman in the Denver Republican uses the image of worry as a rogue cattle to describe anxiety roaming life. The speaker jokes about roping and corralling worry, only for it to stampede plans and persist across time.
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Arthur Chapman
Denver
Riding Habit Confusion Triggers Attack on Woman
In Philadelphia on February 28 a crowd of several hundred boys attacked Miss Zurella Stephens who was watering her horse near Wiesahickon drive after mistaking her divided riding habit for a harem skirt. Miss Stephens and Miss Sarah were involved.
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Philadelphia
Zurella Stephens
Wiesahickon Drive
Miss Stephens
Sarah
A Way to Get Then
Fragmentary text presents a personal lament or chant allegedly from a mother, with unclear context and missing surrounding details. The readable portion centers on emotional distress and seeking an outcome or method, but concrete facts, names, or events are not discernible.
Unclear OCR Scene Describes Waiting Room Items
Fragmentary text shows a waiting area with references to a port table folding chair lamp lunch basket and notes on comfort during waiting. Dialogue hints at a floorwalker and a concerned Madam figure. Missing context prevents full reconstruction.
A Dad Habit Army Officer Inquiry and Harmless Amusement
A discussion centers on a father’s habit connected to an army officer figure. The piece questions why the officer should be held to stricter standards and suggests the activity is a harmless amusement without serious consequence.
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Uae
Fort Washington Riders Fight Off Mob At Event
Brennan and Stephens, noted horsewomen from Fort Washington, rode in the event when their horses bolted and sent several people sprawling. Mina Stephens used a hat pin to keep the crowd at bay until a police officer arrived to restore order.
Taft Sees Military Training More Beneficial Than Athletics
In Urbana Illinois on February 28 President Taft expressed that military training in schools and universities offers broader benefits than athletic activity. The remark was made in a letter received by President James of the University of Illinois, following Taft's recent communications.
Cadet Athletes Debate College Sports In Military Training
A fragment discusses cadets supporting college athletics and notes a defect in athletics restricting participation to the naturally athletic while the broader student body should engage. It compares this to military training based on school regiments and organization.
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Eee
Iitnote
Lela
Eden Irrigation and Land Co Annual Meeting Date
The annual meeting of Eden Irrigation and Land Co. will be held in Cheyenne Wyoming on April 1st. H. S. Parrott serves as Secretary and Treasurer. Run proof paint at Sherman Co.
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Sherman Co
John HH. Adama
Bist
Utad
Park Addition
Cheyenne
Wyoming
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Jtorney
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Veley Newspaper
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Dr. Wiley
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Ballet Box
Capitolian Dome
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Kate Katrina
Aecestors
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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Luxus Beer
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