Cheyenne Bean Guess Draws Wide Margin and Cash
In Cheyenne last Wednesday the crowd tested a Heylman jar counting 21 692 beans. Emma Schulte won 100 dollars with 21 696, J B Gail er took 99 21 699 and Aug Oetkers 25 for 21 708. Dan Hastings received a glass jar and 21 692 beans. A desertion case ends with vagrancy court.
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Faro Bank
Boston
Dave Miller
Mr. Miller
Mr. O'Brien
Keefe Hall
John Shingle
E. K. Allen
W. M. Elliott
A.T. Clark
F. A. Stanley
E. S. Cady
Gus Lehman
Messrs. Stone
Covert
England
Casper
Emma Schulte
J. B. Gailer
Aug Oetkers
Dan Hasting
Lehman
Liar From Birth Escapes to Cheyenne After Desertion
James A. Bunting, a lifelong liar, deserted from military service after posing as a paymaster and as General Sheridan. Court martialed for desertion, he served time at Fort Leavenworth and recently appeared in Cheyenne seeking a new claim to residence with Union Pacific Chief Clerk Henderson, claiming to live in San Francisco.
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James A. Bunting
Laramie
Bunting
Kansas City
Uncle Sam
General Sheridan
Hunting
Fort Leavenworth
Cheyenne
Clerk Henderson
Union Pacific
Bunting G
San Francisco
Four Clever People Star In The Paper Doll At Cheyenne
The quartet Kate Castleton Bert Coote Pete Dailey and Ada Deaves energized the Cheyenne stage in The Paper Doll. Castleton drew mixed praise for charm and effort while Coote dazzled with dance, Ada Deaves impressed with versatility and recitations, and Dailey delivered strong comic turns. The ensemble carried the production to a lively finish with no dull moments when any leader appeared.
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Kate Castleton
Bert Coote
Pete Dailey
Ada Deaves
Opera House
Kate
Minnie Palmer
Lotta
Patti Rosa
Bertie Coote
Dixey
Nat Goodwin
Coote
Ada
Oudine
Snow
Cheyenne
Fat Andjolly
Petie Dailey
Governor Warren Returns to Capitol Office in Old Chair
Governor Warren occupies the capitol office in his old executive chair with familiar furniture. Office hours are 10 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m. The best time to find the executive is 2 to 4 p.m. Territorial Geologist Ricketts says resignation is ready if needed, but Warren says it will not be required. The governor has not considered new appointments, while incumbents in treasurer, arbiter, engineer, geologist, and other posts are believed secure for now.
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Gov. Warren
Capitol
Territorial
Ricketts
Sen
Esc
April Weather Summary by Observer Pursell
Observer Pursell reports April mean temperature 44.4 degrees and mean barometer 30.016 inches. The greatest daily range occurred April 4 from freezing to 71 degrees. Winds peaked on the 6th and 8th at 44 miles per hour. Rain fell on nine days totaling 1.24 inches. There were five clear, nine fair, and sixteen cloudy days.
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Pursell
Kauffman brothers plan new Denver evening paper
Abe and Max Kauffman announce a Denver evening paper venture with strong capital backing. They claim the field is clear for launch, signaling a bold move in local journalism. The item mentions Denver Republicam and Zang’s beer at Jimmy Oder’s Gold Room.
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Abe
Max Kauffman
Denver
Zang
Jimmy Oder
Gold Room
Sensational Testimony Expected in Sheffer Murder Trial
Indicted for murdering his partner John A. Sheffer faces a high profile trial in Douglas with Nichol Vosburgh and Capt. Jacques defending him. Prosecution led by Harvey Champlin and W.R. Stoll, aided by Judge Davis and Col. Tucker. Jury selection seen as intense with many jurors summoned. Prosecution to rely on bullet evidence linking the defendant to the weapon. Witness P. Bergersen for the state. Sheriff Martin and Ed Sithle present. Sensational testimony anticipated from the defense.
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Douglas
John A. Sheffer
Messrs
Nichol and
Vosburgh
Douglass
Jacques
Ottumwa
Iowa
Harvey
Champlin
W.R. Stoll
Davis
Blair
Neb
Tucker
Valentine
P. Bergersen
Cheyenne
Martin
Sithle
Senators and Generals Visit Cheyenne for Trade Talks
A U S senate committee on relations with Canada will pass through Cheyenne next weekend to study Manitoba frontier trade and Canadian competition in rail and shipping. On May 15 the War Secretary and generals will visit Cheyenne and Fort Russell for a day or more. a public reception and simple social courtesy are urged to honor them.
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United States Senate
Canada
Cheyenne
Hoar
Hale
Pugh
Dolph
Butler
Voorhees
Northwest
Manitoba
Schofield
Crooks
Drum
Barr
Fort Russell
Prize Bean Mix Up Leaves Emma Schulte Winner
Morning papers mis announced the S100 bean prize with Emma Schulte correctly named as winner and third prize of 25 dollars to August Ovthers. The article notes misfires and quirks around guesses and bean counts at Harry Myneds's lunch counter.
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Gresser
Emma Schulte
Laura
Anna
Emma
August Ovthers
Kabis
August
Geo. Miller
Harry Myneds
Harry
Dick ‘Troxell
Dan Hastings
Rhodes
High and Low Church Terms Debated in Mission Publication
The Wyoming and Idaho Mission journal under Bishop Talbot endorses high church ideas and rejects low church views. An editorial defines High Churchman as true believers aligned with Christ in the church and sacraments, while Low Churchman is described as merely nominally conforming with weak views of the church’s origin and ordinances.
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Wyoming
Idaho
Talbot
Lord
Christ
The
Luther
Calvin
Cranmer
Laud
Wesley
Carroll and Hurlburt Wed in Cheyenne Ceremony
John F. Carroll editor of the Cheyenne Leader and Miss Florence Hurlburt wed yesterday at the bride's parents home 2344 Glenarm street Cheyenne The ceremony was by Rev Dr Rafter of Cheyenne Episcopal church Only intimate guests attended The couple are boarding at Judge Kuykendall's with John Harrington as best man and Mrs Gertrude Orahood bridesmaid The bride travels publicly in Denver and Cheyenne.
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John F. Carroll
Cheyenne Leader
Florence Hurburt
Hiram E. Hurlburt
Glenarm Street
Denver
Rafter
Episcopal Church of
Cheyenne
Carroll
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Hurlburt
John Harrington
Gertrude Orahood
HH. M. Orahood
Judge
Vernon Brown Stone Company Formed in Cook County
An Illinois Stone Company certificate shows the Vernon Brown Stone Company organized in Cook County. The object is mining and quarrying stone and related products with capital stock of 200000 dollars. Founders include T Peabody Power Samuel R Jenkins and Richard L Hogarth as commissioners and John B Adams Charles C Chase Sylvester Marshall Horace C Chase Samuel J Chase as directors.
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Vernon Brown Stone Company
Cook County
Ilinois
Shannon
Charles C. Chase
Sylvester Marshall
Horace C. Chase
Samuel J. Chase
Brown
Commans
Tihinots
Base Ball Arrives in New Capitol Nine Uniforms Described
The Capitol base ball team received their new uniforms from Mididelphia in a navy blue kit with red and blue striped caps. The belt stockings and laced shirts are described as first rate with padded breeches and red club name on the breast. Manager Brewell will announce the opening game today with Rhodes Troxell Juniors and Fred Collins nine to play for $25 on Sunday.
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Capitol
Mididelphia
al Reach
Brewell
Rhodes & ‘Troxell
Fred Collins
Dress and Undress Delights at Opera House Talk
Mrs Annie Jenness Miller addressed over a hundred women and about a dozen men on dress improvement. She denounced corsets and waist pressures, promoted breathing and gymnastic exercise, and demonstrated wardrobe changes from reception to evening dress. The talk ended with her in underclothes on stage, humorously remarking on a window observer and earning hearty applause.
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Annie Jenness Miller
Opera
Vision of the future dominates school class day
Juniors at the high school held a large class day with many spectators. A Vision by Elsie Myers drew interest by predicting events at commencement on June 14. The program featured Welcome by A A Forshee, orations by Margaret Moore and James E Bennett, recitations by Emma Miller, piano by Emma Griffiths, and various class essays and songs.
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Elsie Myers
A. Forshee
Margaret Moore
Emma Miller
Emma Griffiths
James E. Bennett
May Whitcomb
Clarence T. Johnston
Bertha Hennett
Emmma Griffiths
Mary Miller
Board of Trade to Hold Meeting at City Hall Saturday
A general meeting of the board of trade will be held at City Hall Saturday night at eight o clock. The session aims to fill the vacancy in the board of trustees caused by Governor Warrens resignation. Directors urge a large attendance from Citizens of Cheyenne for other important discussions.
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Board of Trade
Board of Trustees
Warrens
Cheyenne
Board of Directors
He Wants the Beans.
A quirky note discusses a bean counting puzzle with hints about a prize. Lehman defends Trowell’s claim while a reader asserts the beans determine a fourth prize. The exchange centers on who should receive the prize based on the bean tally.
Decoration Day Memorial Plan Moves Forward
A well attended meeting at Pw John F Reynolds Post started the initiative to observe Memorial Day in May. Committee members APAN Cents include WwW, W Thompson, J W Fisher, Houlter, SN J O'Brien and A Gardiner.
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John F. Reynold
APAN
Www
W. Thompson
J. W. Fisher
Houlter
SN. J. O'Brien
A. Gardiner
Appointment for committee meeting at Carroll's court room
The committee will meet at Carroll's court room at 8 o'clock this evening to take necessary steps. Judge A T Rittenhouse of Denver has been invited and accepted the invitation to deliver the oration on that occasion.
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Carroll's Court Room
A. T. Rittenhouse
Denver
Constantine Vanishes After Selling Market For Cash
William J. Constantine former Standard market proprietor left Cheyenne by Burlington train heading east after selling his business for about 3500 dollars. He paid bills with checks drawn on T. A. Kent’s bank but left no funds, leaving about 500 dollars in bad checks. Reports say Constantine planned to reach Philadelphia to visit friends, possibly to see his wife in the East, while authorities and others seek to determine motive and restitution.
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William J. Constantine
Standard Market
Burlington
T. A. Kent
Constantine
J. W. Hammond
Fort Collins
Weitzer
Cheyenne National Bank
John Shingle
Holyoke
Philadelphia
Western Union Telegraph Office
Argue
Joan Siisxcies
O. K
Denver
Cheyenne
Wyoming Meat Company
H. B. Kelley
Tragedy at Dixon Ranch Ends in Cowboy’s Death
Coroner Hayford reports from Laramie on a fatal confrontation at E. M. Dixon’s ranch thirty miles from Laramie. Jack Embree, released from Joliet, sought Dixon after vowing to kill him. Embree shot at Dixon. Dixon fired first, killing Embree instantly and surrendering to authorities in Laramie.
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Hayford
Laramie
Denver
Sun
E. M. Dixon
Jack Embree
Embree
Dixon
Joliet
Kabis Sells Germania Restaurant to Denver Partners
L Kabis sells his Germania restaurant to Carl Mansbeck and Richard Beyer both of Denver. Mansbeck has been in the Rocky Mountain News business department and Beyer runs a Laranier Street news depot. The sale price is not stated and Kabis cites overextension as his reason. He will keep the Anheuser Busch beer agency and bottling, and manage other ventures.
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L. Kabis
Carl Mansbeck
Richard Beyer
Denver
Mansbeck
Rocky Mountain News
Berger
Kable
Ele
Anheuser Hhuech Beer
Firemen Tournament Set as August Event Prospects Grow
A committee led by Moser A D Kelley and others from Hooks Durante and Clarks surveyed Chie bielees mien to gauge labeling pga prospects for the upcoming firemen's tournament in August. They reported strong reception and near full funding with the city already pledging substantial support.
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Moser
A.D. Kelley
Hooks
M. Wasseeman
Durante
Ba Predendall
Alerts
J. J. Granger
Clarks
Chie Bielees
Pga
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