Acme Coal Company Rent Sues Over Unincorporated Town Law
In Sheridan County Wyoming the Acme Coal Company sues to recover rent for three buildings at the Aome camp arguing leases run their five year terms despite a new anti saloon law. Tenants contend the law voids the contracts and refuse payment. The case goes to the state supreme court for decision.
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Sheridan County
Aome Coal Company
Sheridan
Wyo
Acth Coal Company
County
Wake
Stele Supreme Court
Acme
Aome
Acme Company
Supreme Court
NECUE HORSES AFTER HIGHT MOUR STRUGGLE
Workers at Sand Creek Sand & Live Stock Company wrestled with quicksand for eight hours to save two valuable work horses trapped in treacherous sand at Band Creek. The animals were freed but one horse later died from injuries.
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Wyo
Sand Creek Sand & Live Stock
Baloon Heist Reported Near Evanston Wyoming
Reports from Evanston Wyoming indicate a balloon hold up event on an unspecified date. Local authorities are reviewing scattered details as investigations continue.
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Kemmurer
Baloon
Evanston
Wyo
Robbery at local venue during anti gambling raid
Two masked men entered the rear room of a venue about a week ago during a police action. They lined up the dealer and patrons and took approximately $41. The robbers slipped away in darkness and the incident was kept secret to avoid reporting under the anti gambling law in effect at the time.
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Dr. Bad
Mouse
Evanston Man Claims Mummified Indian Body Found
Evanston Wyoming May 80 Mike Martin a Jawboys claims that while searching for horses in the mountains north of town he found a cave with the perfectly preserved body of an Indian wrapped in three Navajo blankets in pristine condition. The assertion has not increased interest as Navajo blankets are extremely scarce in this region.
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Evanston
Wyo
Mike Martin
Here
Ranchman Fined For Killing Elk In State Region
State Game Warden Nowlin reports the conviction of ranchman James M. Noble for killing elk south of the den at Cora. Noble pleaded guilty before a justice of the peace and was fined 100 dollars plus costs for the offense and for taking teeth.
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Sander
Wryo
D. ©. Nowlin
Cora
James MM. Noble
Peste
Smith Convicted of Second Degree Murder at Gillette
In Sundance, Herman Holcomy was killed at Gillette. Smith was found guilty of second degree murder after seven hours of deliberation and faces one to twenty years in prison as Judge C H Parmalee imposes sentence. The jury credited portions of self defense in their verdict.
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Sundance
Wyes
School investigates death of Italian workers in Wyoming
Lander Wyoming May 20 0 The coroner and school authorities probe the identities of several foreign laborers killed in accidents on the Burlington Kirrby Orlin extension ramp to confirm if one was Intocenzo di Battista an Italian subject The Italian Consul General in Denver has received a report about the case.
Port That Batista Was Killed Near Coroner To Investigate
A report states Batista was killed near the port and a coroner will investigate the incident. Authorities are reviewing evidence and details to determine causes and assign responsibility.
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Batista
Thermopolis Sets June Start for Railroad Day Celebration
Thermopolis Wyoming officials move Railroad Day events up from July to begin June 22. The celebration originally planned for July 3 will now start earlier as the town anticipates the arrival of the railroad.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Packey McFarland vs Freddie Walsh Draw at London Club
Packey McFarland of Chicago and Freddie Walsh the British lightweight champion met 20 rounds at the National Sporting Club in a draw. The purse was 6500 dollars with a 1000 dollar side bet. McFarland pressed and cut the fight to the ropes, drawing crowd hostility to the referee’s decision as Walsh faded from favorite to crowd sympathy.
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Packly McFarland
Welsh
London
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Freddie Walsh
National Sporting Club
McFarland
Instant relief promised for severe itching sale
An advertisement touts a 25 cent trial of a skin remedy from D.P. Laboratories Chicago aimed at eczema sufferers. It claims immediate itching relief during washing and asserts the product cures the condition, with a Palace Pharmacy endorsement and a Gettysburg engraving promotion nearby.
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D.P
Chicago
Palace Pharmacy
A. BE. Roede
South St Paul Contractor Kills Wife Then Fatally Wounds Priest
Cody reports J Gibons, a South St Paul livestock contractor and former police chief, shot his wife at home then fired at Father B J Walsh at the church residence, dying instantly. Gibons had been in a Minneapolis drink cure sanitarium for three days and told of suspicions of treachery by his wife and a confidant.
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St. Pauli
Minn
Gibbons
Mave
Walsh
Minneapolis
South St Pau
Gibbona
Jai
Express
Church of Active
A Lucky Star Review Finds Collier at His Best
The Capitol Avenue theater tonight presents William Collier in A Lucky Star. The new comedy showcases an assertive, resourceful American whose expressive face and lively gestures deliver witty retorts and natural, appealing humor.
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Wiliam Coller
Capitol Avenue
Collier
Bank says prisoner A C Lord not known to German bank
Sheriff Hughes received a telegram from the German National Bank at Freeport stating Lord was not known and his name was erased from the bank books. Lord had drawn checks on several city banks last week before being captured by Sheriff Hughes on a charge related to a worthless check drawn on Johnston and Brinker, who supplied a new automobile.
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Sheriff Hughes
Freeport
Lord
Bhariff Hughes
Johnston and Brinker
Three Choice Lots On Max Well Street At Right Price
Abbreviated sale note lists three choice lots on Max Well Street offered at a favorable price by G. & Oliver located at 220 W.19th with a brief street address reference and names.
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Maxwell ST
G. &, Oliver
Laramie County cattle and horse group backs Taft and arid lands plan
The Laramie County Cattle and Horse Growers Association adopted resolutions at Wheatland praising President Taft for arid lands classification and disposal promises. They oppose the state inspection tax on cattle, seek free movement of cattle to other states, urge fair legislative representation for livestock, call for continued land policy support, and endorse federal and state animal health efforts while funding stock inspectors and a state veterinarian. A postscript cites G. Oliver of 220 W. 10th St.
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Laramie County
Catto and Jorse Growers’ Association
Wheatland
Taft
Nelson
United States
Laramé County
United States Department of Agriculture
Free Liver Remedy Promises Cures and Free Trials
An advertisement extols Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a liver aid preventing indigestion and skin symptoms. It cites testimonials from Jan Kennedy of St. Louis and S A Gaan of Smiths Grove, offers a free trial bottle by mail, and claims money-back refunds.
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Caldwell
Monticello
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Laramie County Cattle and Horse Association
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