McDermott Linked to Registered Mail Theft After Fatal Duel
United States Marshal Rankin brought James McDermott to the Laramie county jail to await federal trial in November for robbing the U.S. mail of a registered letter containing $100. McDermott previously fought a six shooter duel with Tom Madden at Madden’s ranch, during which McDermott’s wife and a two year old child were involved. the child was killed, McDermott was wounded, and both men were later released amid controversy.
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United States
Rankin
James McDermott
Laramie
Riner
McDermott
Big Horn Basin
Helena
Mont
Buffalo
Tom Madden
Madden Brothers
McDermotts
Madden
Madden's
Phil
Pyemont County
Me Dermott
Sam
Ses
Dermott
Casper
Smilie
Fire Department Votes to Join State Volunteer Association
Cheyenne fire department voted last night to join the state association of volunteers based in Rawlins and include Evanston Roe Springs Rawlins and Laramie. The team will travel to compete in hose and ladder events August 24 and 25 and may attend a Longmont Colorado tournament the following month. Delegates to the company meetings next week will be elected.
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T Fire Department
A State Association of Volunteers
Rawlins
Evanston
Roe Springs
Laramie
Suport
Longmont
Colorado
Cheyenne
del Gates
Max Goldsmith Convicted Of Handling Stolen Property
Max Goldsmith the junkman was found guilty by a jury of knowingly handling stolen Union Pacific metal. Judge Lee sentenced him to thirty days in county jail plus a 250 dollar fine with costs. The trial featured witnesses including Milton Taylor Geo F Inman O W Wheeler J W Hopper Co C Lassen and H Ford.
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Max Goldsmith
Union Pacific
Lee
Milton Taylor
Geo. F. Inman
O. W. Wheeler
J. W. Hopper
C. Lassen
H. Ford
Max
Swillock
Funeral of Mrs Kurtz Held at Congregation Church
The funeral for Mrs. John Ku was conducted at 3 PM yesterday from the Congregation church. About 200 mourners attended including 26 Turn Verein members. Rev. W. A Wind delivered a German sermon, offering consolation. Floral tributes adorned the casket as pallbearers included Herman Wellnitz Fred Hoffman William Messersmith Fred Schaefer Phil Zehner J and S Bon.
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John Ku
Turn Verein
W. A Wind
Lutheran Society
Herman Wellnitz
Fred Hoffman
Wm. Messersmith
Fred Schaefer
Phil Zehner
8. Bon
Sundance Gazette to Become Daily Paper Under New Stock Company
The Sundance Gazette passed to a stock company with articles filed at the secretary of state. Capitalized at $15,000 the move aims to expand the plant and publish Sundance as a daily paper. Trustees include A. E. Hoyt Todd M. Petti grew E. M. Martin F. P. Rounds and Geo Berghofer.
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Sundance Gazette
Secretary of State
Yesday
Sundance
A. E. Hoyt
Todd M. Pettigrew
E. M. Martin
F. P. Rounds
Geo. Berghofer
Surprise on the Rails Confuses Charles and Mary Miller
Mrs Charles Miller visiting her parents in Medicine Row rode to Laramie on No 8 8. Her engineer husband Charley Miller rode No 21 to Medicine Row to surprise her. Both found the other had left. She rode back on No 7. He returned by freight. The planned surprise was delayed.
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Laramie
Charles Miller
Medicine Row
Charley
Wagoner Estate Probate Session Heads Casper Dispute
Judge W Blake of the second district will oversee probate on the Wagoner estate from Weston county. Fred Coates is administrator. relatives seek Meyer Prank as executor and H C Heasel as guardian for Mrs Wagoner. All property left to Mrs Wagoner. Casper town and farmers clash over common water use.
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Rustier
W. Blake
Wagoner
Weston County
Fred Coates
Meyer
H.C. Heasel
Casper
Township plats received for land office in Cheyenne
The United States land office in this city receives township plats for Township 12 north ranges 1 west 12 north range 82 Township 13 north range 82 Township 14 north ranges 81 82 52 and S4 west of the sixth principal meridian. Entries for land embraced therein will now be received at the Cheyenne land office.
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United State Land Office
Cheyenne Land Office
Wanted Swindler Bartholomew Jailed in Evanston
Evanston police jailed E R Bartholomew yesterday pending arrival of Sheriff Ward of Uinta. Bartholomew was hunted by Deputy Sharpless and Deputy Nolan on charges of swindling and awaits extradition.
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E. R. Bartholomew
Evanston
Ward
Uinta
Bartholomew
Sharpless
Nolan
Wanamaker Urges Postmasters to Advertise Local News
Postmaster General John Wanamaker dispatches a circular to all postmasters urging careful attention to sharing news and interest about the post office with local papers. He champions advertising and believes newspapers can boost post office business through publicity.
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John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
Lool
Agent Overstepped Authority in Stock Subscriptions
A Cheyenne man Mr. Coates solicited stock for Michigan Savings and Loan association but acted without authorization. The association's secretary confirmed the agent violated instructions and Coates is now in Colorado seeking new victims.
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Coates
Cheyenne
Michigan Savings and Loan Association
Henry Smith
Colorado
Local dealer orders 250 tons of Rock Springs coal
A local dealer has placed an order for 250 tons of Rock Springs coal for storage. The shipment details and delivery timetable were not disclosed.
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Rock Springs
Indian and Half Breed Children Citizenship Question Rises
The Pioneer Press notes a U.S. court decision on status of children born to an Indian woman and white or citizen husband. The ruling states children vest through their father and become U.S. citizens, potentially affecting land ownership around Fort Fam and Stanley near Pierre where most lands are held by-quaw men’s children or their wives.
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Chimen
Paul
Pierre
Pioneer Press
United Sates
United States
Fort Fam
Stanley
Searles Will Filed for Probate in Methuen Mass
The will of Mrs Mary Hopkins Searles of Methuen Mass dated July 16 1888 was filed for probate. It leaves all property to her husband Edward Searles and grants him freedom to revoke or alter his will during her life and after her death if he survives. Executors are Edward F Searles and partners Thomas E Stillman and Thomas Hubbard. Witnesses include Wm W Dodge Cam bridge Charles M Thornton Lawrence and Wm O Norris Methuen.
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Edwar F. Searies
Mrs. Scaries
Thomas E. Stillman
Thomas Hubbard
Wm. W. Dodge
Cambridge
Charles M. Thornton
Lawrence
Wm. O. Norris
Methouen
May Contest the Will Stirs San Francisco
Russell Wilson the attorney for Timothy Hopkins, adopted son of the late Mrs. Mary Hopkins Searles, said today that if the will does not fairly treat him he will contest the will.
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San Francisco
Russell Wilson
Timothy Hopkins
Mary Hopkins-Searles
Senator Quay Resigns From Republican National Committee
Quay arrives in Pamavetruia and discusses his resignation from the Republican National Committee. He says efforts to withdraw were delayed by pressure and "attack" before finally severing ties, noting multiple past attempts to resign since the 1888 election and ongoing political tension.
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Florida
Clarkson
Gorman Endorsed for Senate by Maryland Convention
The Maryland Democratic convention at Hoosting Gorman Bathmore praised United States Senator Gorman for re election and potential presidential consideration. Resolutions endorsed his bid for Senate and reflected strong acclaim with frequent applause for his leadership and opposition to the force bill.
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Gorman Bathmore
United States
Gorman
General Assembly of
Maryland
Senate
Senator Gorman
Trial of Dr Baker in poisoning case opens in Amnopox
In Amnopox Virginia the Baker murder trial began with Mrs Gilmer as first witness. She described meeting Baker as family physician and his alleged criminal intimacy with her. She testified to plans to poison the husband and to threats that “every barrier shall be burned away.”
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Amnopox
John A. P. Baker
W. R. Gilmer
Baker
Forgeries Found at Berlin Bank 206000 Stolen
A bank clerk at the Deutsche Bank of Berlin forged 206000 marks and fled, causing a sensation as investigators pursue the forger who escaped.
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Deutsche Bank of
Berlin
Quay and Dudley Resign from National Committee
National Republican Executive Committee meeting at Wasmotoy discusses resignations of chairman M S Quay and treasurer W W Dudley. Clarkson named temporary chair with Fassett and others evaluating party finances and planning future convention timing for November.
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National Republican Executive Committee
Washington
Wasmotoy
M.S. Quay
Pennsylvania
J. 8. Clarkson
Iowa
J S. Fassett
New York
W. W. Dudley
Indiana
Samuel Fessenden
Connecticut
Garrett A. Hobart
New Jersey
J. M. Haynes
Maine
Dudley
Col. Scott
Omaha
Alliance
Full
National Republican Committee
Quay
Fassett
W. J. Campbell
Illinois
George R. Davis
Recani
W. Ley
Union
Republican Party
F All Republican National Committee
Clarkson
Hobart
N Hagerman Dead In Ontario At 40
Denver reports the death of Norman Hagerman aged 40 in Brockville Ontario on the 23rd. He moved to Denver two years ago as general agent for Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York. Hagerman earned high esteem for his honesty, kindness, and business achievements despite consumption. He and his wife were well known in Denver.
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Denver
Brockville
Ontario
Norman Hagerman
Hagerman
Colorado
Wyoming
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New York
Hope Abandoned in Court for Brown and Parker
United States court with Judge River presiding yesterday failed to present a bill of exceptions for Brown and Parker the convicted mail robbers and the motion for a new trial was dropped.
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United States Court
Judge River
Brown and Parker
Wedded at Laramie Sees Continental Agent Marry
A. Russell, Continental Insurance agent, secretly wed in Laramie to Miss Green. Russell is popular in Cheyenne and his marriage draws hearty congratulations from friends and associates.
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Laramie
A. Russell
Continental
Miss Green
Rus
Cheyenne
A Dangerous Hat Band
State Treasurer Gramm, confined to his home for seven days, improved today after a hat band incident last week. A forehead infection spread to erysipelas from heat at the Centennial trip. His eyes were swollen shut for two days but now show some opening.
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Laramie
Gramm
Grammy
Bible Society gathers in Methodist church meeting
Geo W Wainwright of Denver addressed a large audience at the denominational Bible Society annual gathering held at the Methodist church last night. The event was described as productive and likely to do much good.
Rascal Located Win In Backwoods Chase
Shriver who rode Napper of the Hunter Bros. during last fall’s race in the city passed gas checks on Weat Moyer and Lol ion Sigwart. He is alleged to have stolen an overcoat and a watch. Shriver has been found in Carbon county and will be brought to this city soon.
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Rascal
Win
Shriver
Napper
Hunter Bros
Weat Moyer and Lolion & Sigwart
Carbon County
Dairyman Bailey Leads Sve Mare to PO Place
Dairyman Bailey rode Sve mare from his ranch toward the post office when the horse fell breaking a hind leg.
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Bailey
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