Grand Swindle Hits Cheyenne Land Buyers
A Chicago firm Frederickson & Co. runs a multi state land scheme defrauding settlers in Kansas Iowa Nebraska and Wyoming. Cheyenne victims include Joseph Sladek Frank Washek and Charles Miller who bought Minnesota land at 9.25 an acre totaling about 2220 dollars and paid most installments before learning of the fraud. The smooth agent John Kocourck aided the deception promising deeds but no titles exist and funds are gone.
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Sun
Associated Press
Frederickson & Co
Chicago
Kansas
Iowa
Nebraska
Wyoming
Frederickson
Cheyenne
Joseph Sladek
Charles Miller
Keefe
Frank Washek
John Kocourck
Kocourck
Jackson City
Jackson County
Minnesota
Frederickson & Son
Mr. Sladeck
Sladek
Fredericksen & Co
Fredericksen & Son
Pacific Express Company
Tue Sun
Danny Sun
Mr. Washek
Miller
Sixteenth Street
Receiver aims to discharge as assets scarce and fraud alleged
A receiver says assets are under one hundred dollars while liabilities exceed a million. Frederickson fled, but a victim vows to pursue him to the ends of the earth to recover swindled funds. Some recovered swag could bring solace to those who lost their hard earnings to his unmitigated villainy.
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Frederickson
Court Parsimonious Plea Slides In For Perry Boys
In district court George Perry pled guilty to cattle killing while his son James Perry, age 18, had his case continued on his own recognizance for $500. Charles Thompson argued the elder Perry aimed to describe events honestly, claiming the son acted without knowledge or intent to harm others cattle. Southoff, already convicted of assault, drew an eleven month jail sentence. The court adjourned to Friday and Judge Corn was to preside in civil cases after next Tuesday.
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George Perry
James Perry
Thal
Charles John Thompson
Perry
Soathoff
Corn
van Devanter
Trainmen Grievance Committee Meets in Laramie
The grievance committee of the Wyoming division of trainsmen led by Geo. W. Vroman traveled to Laramie to confer with Superintendent Barr over recent worker grievances. Details from Cheyenne meetings show demands for reinstatement of unjustly discharged workers and assurances against hasty removals, plus full investigations with hearings when possible.
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Wyoming Division of Trainsmen
Geo. W. Vroman
Laramie
Barr
Cheyenne
Fire Bug blamed as multiple Laramie fires investigated
Last Sunday a brewery in Laramie burned, followed by two haystack fires owned by Jacob Fein and Charles Huston. Incendiary arson is suspected. John Kennedy, an elderly neighbor, faces strong suspicion in Fein’s stack blaze with possible charges. Huston’s case lacks charges but shows compelling circumstances. Kennedy once refused land sale to the Wyoming Central Land and Improvement Co, later ejected by Huston, fueling alleged revenge in his mind. A preliminary Fein examination was noted. Huston’s case remains unresolved.
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Laramie
Jacob Fein
Charles Huston
John Kennedy
Fein
Huston
Kennedy
Wyoming Central Land and Improvement Company
Improvement Company
Real Estate Boom Observed In City Transactions
Real estate activity surged with many transactions reported by dealers yesterday. Demand improved and several large deals are on the horizon, with expectations of a heavy closing today. The Tribune notes Cheyenne railway engineers are considering forming a loan and building association.
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the Tribune Save the Railway Engineers of
Cheyenne
Slowed Elks Raids On Wyoming Cattle Near Nebraska Border
Suwa correspondent from Kimball Neb describes raids by Nebraska grangers into Wyoming range cattle. Cattle are butchered and meat sold openly. line riders watch borders but enforcement is weak. The piece calls for investigation and enforcement of existing laws to curb grand larceny and protect property.
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Suwa
Kimball
Neb
Wyoming
Nebraska
Banner County
Goshen Hole
Bay State
Union Cattle Company
Thanksgiving sermon ties providence to nations and nation
The Union Thanksgiving services at the M E Church drew a large audience as Rev L D Lamkin preached on Providential Manifestations a True Ground of Thanksgiving from Numbers 22 32. He linked God’s sovereignty to national progress, urged reverence for home and schools, praised education, agriculture, manufacturing and commerce, and urged adherence to Bible principles to sustain prosperity.
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M.E. Church
L. D. Lamkin
Israel
Germany
Scotland
England
America
Gladstone
Spencer
Crime prevention call by Tike SUN urged
A suggestion hints at taking action to curb crimes and prosecute offenders. The remark implies possible preventive steps and punishment for perpetrators as a deterrent.
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Tike Sun
Laramie Expressman Confesses Drunken Theft of Funds
Expressman Kelley of Laramie admits taking two money packages totaling 6350 to his home instead of the office. He says he was very drunk and did not know his actions, and after returning the packages voluntarily his statement is credible. He vows to abstain and will fund a full investigation if doubted.
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Kelley
Laramie
Express Office
Justice of the Peace
Stolls Titness Taken To County Hospital
W R Stoll was taken to the county hospital last evening for better quarters and continuous care. His malady has grown worse and he faces a long siege of illness.
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W.R. Stoll
Loans made on ranches for a term of years
D. W. Guinnared reports ranch loan activity involving a term of years. The notice outlines lending terms, borrower obligations, and security details. Entity mentions include D. W. Guinnared and associated financial institution, with focus on property loans in rural areas.
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D. W. Guinnared
Common Sense on Party Loyalty in Office
Cheyenne Republics columnist argues that a elected official should serve the people first and party second, defending loyalty to both party and principle. The letter defends the idea that reps should abandon factionalism while still aiding party strength where needed in county and city politics.
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Sun
Str
Tie Sun
Tae Sun
Adams
Laramie County
Cheyenne
Mastodon bones found while mining well at Pine Bluffs
E Corbin of the Union Pacific bridge department, while sinking a well for the railroad, uncovered mastodon skull and bones at 28 feet depth. Upper jaw measures 18 inches with teeth. a possible extra tooth noted. General E C David saw bones removed to over 24 feet and sent only a few specimens.
Fredericksen frauds loom across six states
The Tue Sus last Thursday reports the Fredericksen frauds reaching into millions with victims from rich and poor robbed alike. Lands and homes without title were sold to farmers and workers while mortgages passed to wealthy men. The piece suggests Chicago suspend claims to let victims administer rough western justice, and jokes about Judge Lynch avoiding trial costs.
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Fredericksen
Chicago
Lynch
Masquerade Ball Far Afloat At Keefe Hall
The Typographical Union hosted a successful masquerade ball at Keefe hall last night with a large attendance. Ladies wore unique costumes and the Ladies' Aid society prepared an excellent supper. The Andrews' Dramatic company joined at the end of their performance, and all present enjoyed the occasion.
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Keefe Hall
The
Typographical Union
Ladies’ Aid Society
Andrews’ Dramatic Company
Cheyenne Business Shows Upward Trend Ahead of Holiday Season
The Cheyenne business scene is expanding with stronger trade and larger cash receipts. Merchants report increased purchasing and growing confidence, signaling an enduring upward business movement as the season approaches.
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Tribune
Carp Shortage Halves Wyoming Supply This Year
Fish Commissioner Miller received 7 000 carp for distribution against a requested 15 000 due to reduced pond stocks. Ellis notes the national pond held only 32 000 carp this year instead of 300 000 to 400 000, though larger fish benefited from abundant food.
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Miller
Wyoming
National Fish Commissioner
Ellis
Governor Quilt Brings Autographs for Spokane Mission
The Congregational church ladies in Spokane Falls organized a crazy quilt project to aid rebuilding. States and territories contributed blocks with governors signatures, including Governor Warren of Wyoming and President and Mrs. Harrison. The quilt will be sold to the highest bidder as an official centennial record.
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the Congregational Church
Spokane Falls
Congregational Aid Society
Wyoming
Warren
Harrison
A. W. Williams
Centennial Square
Shoup
Idaho
Spokane
Barnke Auove
Wonderful Growth of a Wyoming City
Newcastle Journal notes rapid development 100 miles from Newcastle where outsiders cannot keep up. In two months a village has grown to 600 to 1,000 people with substantial business houses along main street and growing cross streets. Residents expect a permanent city and further development with a strong foundation for growth.
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Newcastle
Main Street
Newcastle Journal
Coal crook Harry Howard tried for carload theft
The court heard the trial of Harry Howard known as the coal crook. He faced charges of stealing a carload of coal and was found guilty of petit larceny after the jury returned verdicts late in the evening. He had previously received a $20 check for a sale, but the car remained on the track.
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Harry Howard
Cheyenne row ends in brawl over dog poisoning claim
A lively post office altercation in Cheyenne involved a lawyer and a physician over alleged malpractice. The dispute centered on poisoned dogs, a prized Spite hound and a Newfoundland, with the lawyer using his “hand and seal” while the doctor pressed his case on the document.
Robbery Charge Tied to Pacific Express Safe
John Tyler, a Colorado Springs Pacific Express clerk, was captured at Rawlins by Deputy Donnell and returned to Sheriff Jackson of El Paso County. He allegedly took about 800 dollars, claiming only 100 were stolen. He was en route via Cheyenne. Deputy Cooper and c. V. Trumbull headed for Douglas, Converse County, for a retrial per Judge Van Veenater’s decision.
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John Tyler
Pacific Express Company
Colorado Springs
Rawlins
Donnell
Jackson
el Paso County
Colorado
Cheyenne
Converse County
Cooper
C. V. Trumbull
Douglas
Northern
van Vevanter
Trumbull
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Tux Sun
District Court
Supt. Barr
Nebraska Grangers
Daniel Webster
W. AR. Stoll
Kicker
Common Sense
Woo
Carp
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