Sheffer Murder Case Proceeds as Deputy Identifies Footprints
In Douglas on May 7 the trial of John A. Sheffer for the murder of Oscar B. Selden moved forward with deputy Johnny Owens testifying that footprints in front of Selden's window matched those made by Sheffer. A double barrel shotgun found at Sheffer's dugout and evidence from Darrow and others supported the prosecution as the defense presented coroner and witness accounts suggesting alternative causes of injuries. The judge warned against intimidation tactics and noted a vigilante element. ongoing testimony and rebuttal are planned with a verdict expected by Friday.
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Douglas
John A. Sheffer
Oscar B. Selden
Johnny Owens
Lusk
Selden
Sheffer
Owens
Darrow
James L. Hogle
O. P. Goodwin
JD. J. Selden
J. K. Calkins
Manville
Amspoker
Logan
Tie
Tomorow
Milgranis
Oscar
Seldon
Death of cattleman Charley Fisher at Cheyenne club
Charley Fisher died at 7 AM Friday after a nine day illness of pneumonia. He was about 45, known as Colonel Fisher, a Wyoming cattleman long tied to Manhattan Cattle Co and Fisher station. Born in North Attleboro Mass, he served in the war and drew a pension for partial hearing loss from Fredericksburg. He was a popular, robust figure, beloved in society and business circles. his body likely to be taken east for interment after embalming.
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Cheyenne
Stevens
Maynard
Charles E. Fisher
Wyoming
Quartermaster’s Department
Washington
General Rockwell
Tucson
Arizona
Fisher
Manhattan Cattle Company
Golschmidt, Fisher & Co
North Attleboro
Mass
New York
Cheyenne Club
Fisher Station
Shawnee Creek
Fister
Not Proven Guilty A Clever Defense Strategy Victory
John A. Sheffer was found not guilty by a jury after a lengthy Converse County trial. Prosecution, aided by a court limit on speeches, faced a last minute defense maneuver that prevented a rebuttal from Walter Stoll, a tactic noted as old legal dodge. The verdict leaves unresolved questions about the shooting and marks an expensive, unsettled case for the county.
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Dovaras
John A. Sheffer
Sheffer
Converse
Stoll
Mr. Stoll
Harvey
Jacques
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin F. Butler
Hone
Shewey
Mitorney Tarvey
McStoll
Maginnis
Dle
Will Do Wyoming Good
The report of the commissioner of education notes Wyoming’s promising educational work and its potential benefits for the territory. It contrasts with New Mexico and Montana and frames national education as a measure of equality among all classes.
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Commissioner of Education
Wyoming
Denver
New Mexico
Montana
United States
Typographical Union No 6 Set Delegates for Denver Convention
The Big Bix's Typographical Union No 6 met last Sunday per the New Work or dered to send delegates to the International Typographical Union convention next month in Denver. The union seeks greater representation for large organizations, arguing current rules give equal power to many thousands of members as to a few hundred.
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Harry Tuxford
Lake Muahpalutah
R. E. Field
The
Presbyterian Church
Wyoming Typographical Union No. 14
Hans Geer
R. FP. Reamy
Ed Kelcher
Typographical Union No. 6
Denver
Villanion
Ite Housanads
Wyoming Interest Between Holyoke and Tike Sox Boom Edition
A rugged reminiscence from Holyoke writer about Wyoming travel experiences. The author recalls a varied life in the territory with hunting fishing and pine forests and mourns a drowned son whose body was never recovered near Wind River.
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Wyoming
Holyoke
Mass
Tike Sox
Spanner
Jamonone
Merrie
Wind River
Notable War Chiefs Visit Cheyenne Lunch for Warren Party
A high level military party led by Secretary Proctor and generals including Schofield Crook and Merritt arrived in Cheyenne by private train. Governor Warren hosted a luncheon at the Cheyenne club with many officials and journalists, sebelum departing for Fort Russell and other forts.
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Leavenworth
Topeka
Southwestern
Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Cheyenne
Magic City
Proctor
Schofield
Crook
Missouri
Williams
Merritt
Department of the Missouri
Dodge
Drum
Army
Barr
Partridge
Fort Russell
War Department
Fort
Citizens’ Committee
Denver
Eost
Warren
Brooke
Department of the Platte
Rowe
Mizner
Ives
Humphrey
Carey
Riner
Thay
Jeffrey
Snnard of
Trade
Baxter
John K. Carroll
E. A. Slick
Sun
Bie
Geanouil Merritt
Elis
Lindiann
Sehoticl
Gover Warren
Can Jay
Genel Schepfield
The Cheyenne Cave Exploration by Donald McPhee
Donald McPhee of Islay reports a steady stream of visitors to the Cheyenne cave. He has added a comfortable staircase in the shaft and opened four new rooms, two of which are larger and more remarkable than any previously seen. He believes new rooms can be opened indefinitely.
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Cheyenne Cave
Donald McPhee
Islay
McPhee
Miny
Mr. McPhee
A Dramatic Scranton Dining Room Tale
A Scranton hotel dining room tale describes a rosy cheeked waitress who rebuffs flirts with sharp wit and independence. Her poised manners and firm boundaries impress patrons and staff, while a clumsy breakfast encounter reveals her steadfast handling of advances.
Will Take Tobacow Hat Not Gold in New York Jewelry Shops
A garbled OCR note mentions large New York jewelry shops and a sum of 6,000 in a context unclear. Names, dates, and clear actions are not readable. the remainder reads like corrupted text about ownership, items, and a plan or contemplation that cannot be reliably parsed into facts.
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New York
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