Sheffer Murder Trial Highlights Footprint Evidence
Douglas May 7 The trial of John A. Sheffer for the murder of Oscar B. Selden hinges on Johnny Owens deputy sheriff at Lusk who testified the footprints before the window at Selden's house match those of the defendant. The defense presented coroner testimony about injuries to Selden and questioned the fatal shot. Other items report an intimidation dispute, Burlington extension activity, a horse thief capture, and local misc. notes.
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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
Charles E Fisher Dies After Illness at Cheyenne Club
Charles E Fisher, about 45, died Friday at 7 am after a nine day illness of pneumonia at the Cheyenne club. He was a prominent Wyoming cattleman, former Washington quartermaster, Tucson trader, and Manhattan Cattle Co. stockholder. Born in North Attleboro Massachusetts, he lived at Fisher station on Shawnee creek and was a War veteran with a pension for hearing loss from Fredericksburg. His death mourned by family and friends. body to be embalmed and sent east for interment.
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Charley Fisher
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 Tactic Noted
The trial of John A. Sheffer ends with a not guilty verdict after a defense strategy that prevented Walter Stoll from arguing. Prosecution led by Harvey faced limited time and a jury, while defense counsel used a court maneuver to end rebuttal, a tactic historic in its familiarity.
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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
Wyoming Education Report Praises Schools
The commissioner of education reports Wyoming’s educational work as promising and beneficial for the state. The Denver Republican notes the impact on Wyoming and cautions about broader admission issues, suggesting New Mexico and Montana faced similar debates on education for all classes.
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Commissioner of Education
Wyoming
Denver
New Mexico
Montana
United States
Typographical Union No 6 Pushes for Greater Representation
A meeting of Typographical Union No 6 last Sunday addressed its delegates about attending the International Typographical Association convention next month in Denver. The union demands increased representation for large organizations, arguing that hundreds of members currently share equal power in convention votes.
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Typographical Union No. 6
Denver
Villanion
Ite Housanads
Wyoming Memories From a Holyoke Traveler
A traveler recalls his varied territory experiences in Wyoming and nearby areas. He describes pine trails and river trout, and notes the drowning death of his son near the Wind River, with the body never recovered.
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Wyoming
Holyoke
Mass
Tike Sox
Spanner
Jamonone
Merrie
Wind River
Notable War Department Party Visits Cheyenne
A large military delegation led by Secretary Proctor and Generals Schofield Crook Merritt and Drum visited Cheyenne for a luncheon at the Cheyenne club and a tour of Fort Russell. Weather and late hour adjustments limited parade drills, and the group planned further improvements to Fort Russell’s water, sewerage, and quarters. The visit followed stops in Denver and included remarks on post expansions and trench restoration. A separate time card update for Wyoming division trains was issued.
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Chicago
Burlington and Quincy
Cheyenne
Magic City
Proctor
Schofield
Crook
Missouri
Williams
Merritt
Department of the Missouri
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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
Port Russell
Ben Butler
Admiral Porter
Secretary of War
Fort Omaha
Fort Sheridan
Wyoming
Noor
Northern
Burlington
Union Pacific
The Cheyenne Cave Explored by Donald McPhee
Donald McPhee of Islay reports a steady stream of visitors to the Cheyenne cave. He has built a staircase in the shaft and opened four new rooms, two of which are large and described as more wonderful than any seen before. He believes more rooms can be opened indefinitely.
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Selden
Oscar
Seldon
Cheyenne Cave
Donald McPhee
Islay
McPhee
Miny
Mr. McPhee
A Scranton Hotel Waiter and a Cunning Dining Room Tale
A Scranton correspondent describes a rosy cheeked hotel waitress who handles advances firmly and independently. She refuses a theater invite, insists on paying her own ticket, and keeps handsome suitors in line with quick wit and brave poise.
Will Take Tobacow Hat Not Gold In New York Jewels
Fragmentary OCR notes reference 6000 value pee bs and a man seeking a year of loyalty arts. The text is garbled with scattered names and places, including New York jewelry shops, and mentions plans tied to a man and a possible legal or personal dispute.
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Tobacow
New York
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