Sheridan County Rent Dispute Over Saloon Lease Law
Acme Coal Company of Sheridan County seeks rent for three buildings used for silica at the Aome camp. Tenants refuse payment arguing a new anti saloon law voids leases. Acme asks the supreme court to decide if rent contracts survive legislation banning saloons in unincorporated towns. The case heads to the state supreme court for judgment.
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Sheridan County
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 and Live Stock Company freed two valuable work horses from quicksand in Band Creek. The eight hour struggle trapped the animals and both were lost. Five employees battled the treacherous sand at the site in Wyoming on May 80.
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Wyo
Sand Creek Sand & Live Stock
Kemmurer Balloon Held Up
Evanston Wyoming observers report a balloon incident on May date with details arriving at the office. The report notes a held up event in the area and ongoing inquiry by local authorities.
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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 during a raid and lined up the dealer and patrons before taking about $41. The robbers escaped into the darkness and the incident was not reported to the sheriff. Authorities kept the event quiet as the venue was under anti gambling action at the time.
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Dr. Bad
Mouse
Man Claims Discovering Preserved Indian Bodyn in Cave
Evanston Wyoming May 80. Mike Martin reports while hunting horses north of town he found a cave containing a perfectly mummified Indian body. He says the mummy was wrapped in three Navajo blankets in a perfect state of preservation. The claim has drawn little interest due to Navajo blankets being extremely scarce in the area.
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Evanston
Wyo
Mike Martin
Here
Ranchman Fined for Killing Elk Near Cora
State Game Warden Nowlin reports the conviction of ranchman James M. Noble for elk killing south of the den at Cora. Noble pleaded guilty before a justice of the peace, was fined 100 dollars and costs, and faces further actions for head hunting in big game country.
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Sander
Wryo
D. ©. Nowlin
Cora
James MM. Noble
Peste
Smith Convicted of Second Degree Murder in Gillette
Herman Holcomy case ends with Smith found guilty of manslaughter after seven hours deliberation. Judge C H Parmalee to fix sentence from one to twenty years in the penitentiary with a self defense defense credited by the jury.
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Sundance
Wyes
School probing death of Italian laborers in Wyoming
Lander Wyoming May 2 The coroner and school authorities investigate the deaths of several foreign laborers killed by accidents on the Burlington Kirby Orlin extension grade to determine if one is Intocenzo di Battista Italian subject The Italian Consul General in Denver has received a report
Port That Batista Was Killed Near Coroner to Investigate
A report states Batista was killed near a port and a coroner is set to investigate. Authorities maintain watch for details as preliminary findings are awaited.
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Batista
Thermopolis Moves Railroad Day to Start in June
Thermopolis Wyoming announces Railroad Day festivities moved from July 3 to June 22 to celebrate the railroad arrival, with officials delaying enthusiasm until the new kickoff date.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Packey McFarland and Freddie Walsh Fight To Draw In London
Packey McFarland of Chicago and Freddie Walsh the British lightweight champion fought 20 rounds to a draw at the National Sporting Club in London. The bout carried a purse of 6500 dollars and a 1000 dollar side bet. McFarland pressed the action, driving Walsh to the ropes throughout, but the referee’s decision drew hostility as fans shifted support toward the American.
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Packly McFarland
Welsh
London
Packey McFarland
Chicago
Freddie Walsh
National Sporting Club
McFarland
Instant relief promised for intense itching and eczema
An advertisement claims instant itching relief and eczema cure with a D.D. Prescription at 1.00 a bottle, now offered as a 25 cent trial to encourage skin sufferers in town. It promises rapid washing relief and a proven cure, with endorsement from Palace Pharmacy and a local dealer.
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D.P
Chicago
Palace Pharmacy
A. BE. Roede
South St Paul contractor kills wife and confronts priest
Cody reports that P J Gibbons a South St Paul livestock dealer shot and killed his wife at home then fired at Father Walsh at his church residence. Gibbons recently completed a stay in a Minneapolis sanitarium and spoke of betrayal and revenge in a rambling confession to police.
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St. Pauli
Minn
Gibbons
Mave
Walsh
Minneapolis
South St Pau
Gibbona
Jai
A Lucky Star Brings William Collier to Capitol Avenue
In the new comedy A Lucky Star William Collier appears as a confident resourceful young American at the Capitol Avenue theater. His expressive face and agile hands convey wit and charm as he delivers a lively performance marked by spontaneity and humanity.
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Wiliam Coller
Capitol Avenue
Collier
Bank says prisoner A. C. Lord not known
Sheriff Hughes reported that a telegram from the German National Bank at Freeport stated A C Lord was not known and not on their books. The bank had cashed several of his checks in the city last week before his arrest by the sheriff on a charge of passing a worthless check for Johnston and Brinker, who were supplying a new automobile.
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Sheriff Hughes
Freeport
Lord
Bhariff Hughes
Johnston and Brinker
Three Choice Lots For Max Well St and Ellis Property
Real estate listing notes three choice lots on Max Well Street at 471 West Street and an adjacent Ellis property at 0IT ELLIS with locations near 208 West 471 Street. G. & Oliver at 220 West 19th advertise these parcels at the right price.
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Ellis
Maxwell ST
G. &, Oliver
Laramie County cattle and horse growers pass Taft resolutions
At Wheatland last Saturday the Laramie County Cattle and Horse Growers association adopted resolutions praising President Taft for arid land classification and disposal promises. They oppose a 25 cent per head state inspection tax, urge federal certificates to allow interstate cattle movement, and call for fair representation for livestock in legislation. They also support livestock industry measures, seek funds for recommendations, and commend the US Department of Agriculture and state veterinarian efforts to eradicate scabies and mange.
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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 Promoted by Dr Caldwell Syrup Pepsin
An ad copy touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a cure for liver trouble and indigestion. It claims quicker relief, promotes liver activity, and offers a free trial bottle by sending name and address to Dr Caldwell in Monticello Illinois.
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Caldwell
Monticello
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