Opera House Taxes Effected by City Council Vote
City Council debates opera house tax rebate after a stormy session. Mayor Bresnahan threatens to veto the rebate warrant until court order. Finance committee touts a large petition. minority argues the rebate is unlawful.
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Opera House
Merrill
Robins
Finance Committee
Richardson
Bond
Keefe Hall
Harrington
Ross
Messrs. Harrington
Bristol
Hellman
Jenks
Bresnahen
City to Acquire School Land for Water System
Mayor Bresnan suggested action to acquire land on West Nineteenth for the water system. City attorney Cam filed the plan. In executive session, the council confirmed A. C. Campbell as city attorney with other names to be considered, but the council adjourned.
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Bresnahen
Cam
Foo
Narrow Escape in Cloud Burst Near Fort Washekie
Surveyor General Richards and party were swept by a sudden cloud burst two miles north of Fort Washekie. A wagon belonging to Capt. Nickerson of Lander was washed down a gulch, demolished, its contents lost, and one horse killed. The driver escaped unharmed. Loss at least 500 dollars. Mrs. L Poire, wife of a local merchant, died suddenly this morning.
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Laxper
Wych
Richards
Fort Washekie
Nickerson
Lander
McDonald Held on Criminal Libel Case in Green River
Deputy Sharpless arrested McDonald of Green River on criminal libel charges and misuse of the mails. Sheriff Whitmore will arrive to take the prisoner. McDonald reportedly helped attack the reputation of a local postmaster in letters to officials and private individuals. He offered $120 and a watch as security but bail was not accepted.
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Whitmore
Sweetwater County
Sharpless
McDonald
Green River
United States
Washington
Hydraulic Mining Leader Granier Sees Good Wyoming Season
Emile Granier, French plant owner near Lander, predicts a favorable mining season in Wyoming. He and partners have invested heavily in development, claim a water lake on a mountain top and an eight mile flume system feeding the works.
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Emile Granier
Lander
Land Muddle in Converse County Survey
W O Owen reports re survey findings in Converse County where settlers occupy lands far from tracts named in filings. Early surveys were faulty, but officials expect to straighten the tangle so no one suffers.
Property discharge of Max Goldschmidt in theft case
Government Property report states Commissioner Churchill discharged Max Goldschmidt who was arrested for possessing stolen government property. No proof of bad intent or larceny. BF Fowler appeared for the United States and Toll was attorney for the defendant.
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Churchill
Max Goldschmidt
Fowler
United States
Toll
Miner Frank Thompson Missing from Cambria
Frank Thompson, a miner from Cambria, has been missing since December while hunting. A saloon keeper found his body in a gully near Cambria last week, and the death is ruled as freezing.
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Frank Thompson
Cambria
Thompson
Graphic account of Bing Sing execution details
A witness recounts the electrocution of Slocum Wood Jugigo and Smiler at Bing Sing, describing the setup in the death chamber, the ritual before the chair, the 1600 volt current, and the quick, clinical autopsies afterward. Bodies to be buried in Potter's Field. Sunil to be removed by wife.
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Slocum
Ivan
JP Curvent
Fathers Creedman
Lynch
Connaughton
Drs. Macdonald
Rockwell
Landy
Daniels
Southwick
Ward
Ince
Professor Landy
Warden Brown
Professor Lundy
Smiler
Creeden
Jugigo
Southwick Daniels
Corps of Physicians
New York
Albany
Macdonald
Delegates Gather for Tenth International Y P S C E Convention
The tenth international convention of the Your People's Society of Christian Endeavor will be held in Minneapolis from July 7 to 12. Delegates from all states, Canada, and several European nations are expected, with attendance estimates at least 15,000. The exposition building seats 12,000 with 2,000 standing, choir seating for 1,000, and extensive registration and reception arrangements.
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C. E. Society
The
United Society
Lake Harriett
Ite
Exposition Building
Committee On Arrangements
New York Life Insurance
Sheridan County Tax List Total Near 1.26 Million
The Sheridan county tax roll aggregates about 1,260,000 dollars in assessed value. Local officials note steady growth in property assessments and tax revenues across the county, with no major changes announced.
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Sheridan County
Four-Year Sentence for Notorious Forger Bates
A quartet of convicts led by Harry Bates received four years in the Wyoming State Penitentiary at Laramie after Bates pled guilty to fraud and forgery. Also jailed were Charles Embree for one year and Allen and Rodgers for twelve months each. None had Cheyenne residence.
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Bates
Scott
Laramie
Omaha Livestock Commission
Chas. Embree
Dr. Marston
Allen
Rodgers
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Bishop Talbot Hesitates Over Georgia Call
The Laramie Boomerang reports Bishop Talbot remains noncommittal about accepting a Georgia post. He would gladly move if freed from current duties, but will wait for diocesan committee input before deciding in a few weeks. Talbot prioritizes Wyoo ming and Idaho work and will not be influenced by Mrs Talbot.
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The
Laramie
Talbot
Wyooming
Idaho
Wyoming
Tdato
Gooria
Speaking and Sporting at Fair Grounds Fourth
Orators performed at the fair grounds on the Fourth with Henry Britenstein and Mr Seeley of Laramie delivering eloquent addresses. The sports events proceeded as scheduled, showcasing local talent and orderly conduct.
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Fair Grounds
Henry Britenstein
Mr. Seeley
Laramie
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Police Committee
Marshal Schnitger
PePene Nee
Dana
Ascot Ecevetos
Treasury
Parshall
Frosen
Bing Sing
Harry Bates
Canvlots
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