Gamin Wins Dimedon Club Cup in Thrilling Finish
On opening day the weather and crowd favored a dramatic mile and a furlong club cup race. Gamin, ridden by T. W. Brooks's pilot Kuykendall, edged Limerick by a half length after a fierce stretch duel, time 2:10 4-5. Gamin, bred in Kentucky, defied aging Limerick to claim the silver trophy.
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Turfites
Seventeenth Infantry
T. W. Brooks
Climax
Davis & Choate
Gamia
Limerick
Brooks
Wyoming
Gamin
Gils Johnson
Tom McKinney
Fizzle
A.H. Stokes
Morocco
Jack the Ripper
Oelrichs
J. J. Cairnes
Mr. O'Brien
Denver
Harry Kuykendall
Cherry and Canary
Royal Horse Association
Moroone
Mr. Brooks
Hogan
Kuykendall
Devhons
Kentucky
Belvoir Ranch
Johnny McCormick
A. W. Whitehouse
H. F. Etches
H.K. Evans
Lady Gay
Rake
Cal Crump
Wally Weaver
Cheyenne
Lohlien
Seignart
Charley
J. W. Stoker
Rocket
Lucy
A. D. Kelley
Postoffice
Joker
J. B. Hunter Jr
Pirate
E. B. Fulton
Bello M
E. V.S. Pomery
Cactus Blosson
J. A. Davis
Quicksilver
Polo Ranch
Chico
H. Daugherty
Oxford Horse Association
Rawbler
C. G. Logan
Adam
Dan Hogan
Monte
C. G. Sutton
Bugle
al Shores
Mary Hall
Dan O'Brien
Irene
H. Kuykendall
Purnell
J. H. Semple
Hark
B. V
Vomeroy
Cheyenne Polo Club
The
Sand Creek
Professor Belden
Cup Race Performances Highlight Local Jockeys
Charley Linderman led the field with a decisive cup victory. John B Thomas and J D Freborn praised the result as they commented on the race. Mr Brooks is described as the champion gentleman jockey, while Dan Hogan expresses disappointment yet notes notable achievements with his calm, steady horse. Johnny McCormick is building a strong reputation.
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Charley Linderman
John B. Thomas
J. D. Freborn
Mr. Brooks
Dan Hogan
Dan
Johnny McCormick
Shoshone Agency Talks Yield Large Land to Government
The Shoshone negotiating commission led by Woodruff Merrillat and Brigham met the Indians at the agency for the first time and held daily talks this week. They near agreement to cede about 1,200,000 acres north of the Big Wind river and a seven mile riverfront strip for 600,000 dollars. The Indians seek a suitable payment method and schedule.
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Messrs. Woodruff
Merrillat
Brigham
Lander Mountaineer
Big Wind River
Boulder Flat
Government Road
Denmark’s ancient bones and tools hint at early human presence
A historical article discusses human origins and dating methods, noting that bones, mammoth remains, and stone tools found in caves and peat bogs across Denmark and England suggest early human activity. It explains how layering of sediments and animal timelines help estimate ages, though remains uncertain.
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Denmark
Wes Man
Earth
Hugh Miller
England
Scandinavia
Mystery Swamp Volcano Draws Florida Explorers
Florida explorers Castleman Barbour and guide Stanley enter Pinebrook swamp chasing a legendary smoke column near the Wacissa river south of Tallahassee. They fight dense jungle and high barriers, advancing only about one and a half miles daily, and plan renewed attempts with better gear.
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Florida
Messrs. Castleman and
Barbour
Mr. Stanley
Pinebrook
Waucissa River
Gulf
Castleman
Gulf Coast
Tallahassee
State Mine Convention Industrial Advantages
The second session of the mining convention was held at the capitol last night. J C Baird spoke on locating smelters and manufacturing plants in Wyoming, with Laramie and Cheyenne among favored sites. E S N Morgan discussed Wyoming soda and its glass industry potential. Ex-Governor Hoyt followed with praise for Wyoming resources as Gen. Thompson moved a university mining engineering chair.
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Capitol
Downey
Sturgis, Jr
J. C. Baird
Wyoming
Laramie
Cheyenne
N. Morgan
W. N. Nason
Omaha Board of Trade
Nason
Hoyt
Sit
Gen. Thompson
The
State University
W. E. Mead
Omaha
Miss Cora McDonald Conducts Notable Teachers Institute
Miss Cora McDonald, in Cheyenne, spends days with friends at Hotel Vendome after directing the most successful Teachers Institute session yet held in Uinta County. She gave two evening lectures in Evanston and one in Rock Springs, earning high praise from teachers and citizens. The Evanston News records praise for her able conduct, deep interest, thorough instruction, and an entertaining lecture Tuesday evening.
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Cora McDonald
Cheyenne
Hotel Vendome
The Minstrels at Peneblo Chieftain on Friday Night
The Minstrels presented a scene of silk satin and plush with rich costumes. The Arabs Muzuz and Abbaco received special notice for their balance and acrobatics, delivering perhaps the best portion of the program. The show promised top entertainment for Friday night audiences.
Rumor Links Clarkson to War Secretary Post
The Star reports James S. Clarkson, chairman of the Republican national committee, is likely to be named successor to Proctor as secretary of war, based on an evening publication.
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Wasurotos
the Star
James S. Clarkson
Republican National Executive Committee
Proctor
Encampment Story From Buffalo Bulletin
Capt Park Holland and regimental surgeon W N G share an engaging account of the encampment, highlighting daily life, duties, and observations that shed light on military routines and camp conditions.
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Park Holland
W. N.G
The
Buffalo Bulletin
Vast Wyoming mining claims to be sold under foreclosure decree
United States court foreclosure of a deed of trust on numerous placer and lode mining claims across Natrona Fremont and Carbon counties Wyoming. Sheriff sale set for October 16 1891 at 2 pm at the Capitol Cheyenne. Claims include Howell India Hamilton Antelope Deer Bear Grouse Lobster Marcy Salmon Central Olea Naptha Fay Lotus Graphic Ocea Cadmus plus Soda lake and Seminoe district lands. Sale subject to court approval. Joseph P Rankin U S Marshal for the District of Wyoming and attorneys Barnmp & Churchill represent the plaintiff Central Association of Wyoming.
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Waerens
A. D
Circuit Court of the United States
District of Wyoming
Frederick P. Allen
Central Association of Wyoming
Capitol Building
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoing
Wyoming
Moe
Natrona
Rattlesnake
Said
Howell
Hamilton
Township Thirty-Three
Range Eighty Eight
Section Eight
Township Thirty-Two
Range Eighty-Six
Section
Powder River
Johnson
United States Survey
Marcy
Sec
Township Forty-One
Range
Township
Section Twenty
Salt Creek
Houston Oil
Section Thirteen
Carbon
Towlt
Section Twenty-Six
Township Twenty Five
Range Eighty Nine
Seminoe
County of
Carbon County
St. Louis
Consiler
La Plata Men Join Laramie Delegation to Mine Convention
Prof. R. E. Fitch and Jay Byron join the Laramie delegation bound for a mine convention. They return from La Plata near the Gem City where Byron, an experienced miner, reports the galena in place with well defined veins.
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R. E. Fitch
Jay Byron
Laramie
la Plata
Mr. Byron
Hill Telephone Line Abandoned Between Cheyenne and Laramie
The Cheyenne to Laramie telephone line, 53 miles long and eight years old, has been down for ten days and will likely be abandoned. The company says repairs are uneconomical as the line never paid, though its loss would inconvenience the public given its frequent outage.
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Laramie
Melbourne party heads to Salt Lake for rain forecast
Frank Melbourne his brother and Fran H Jones depart this morning for Salt Lake where a weather wizard is to bring rain around the fifteenth during the arid land convention. E A Slark will attend and wire Tug Suw.
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Frank Melbourne
Fran H. Jones
Salt Lake
Wizard
E.a.slark
Gasoline Explosion At Shop Causes Minor Burns
Charles Heary, a machinist at the shops, poured gasoline on a rusty bolt and lit a candle nearby. Heary burned his right arm and damaged facial hair slightly. Will McRae sprained his wrist enough to miss races.
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Charles Heary
Heary
Will MlcRae
Tragic double tragedy ends in gunfire and suicide
Gustave Borger shot his wife during a quarrel over rent money and clothing for a child. He then killed himself on the porch after pursuing her from the dining room. The couple, once divorced, had remarried about a year ago.
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Tovexa
Kan
Sept
Gustave Borger
Au Dollar
Berger
Suecover
Coormany
Five-Story Warehouse Burns in New York Fire
A five story warehouse owned by ROC Layton at 668 and GA South street in New York burned today. The blaze caused about 425,000 dollars in losses. Five firefighters were injured. two serious.
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New York
ROC
Layton
GA South Street
Wallieh Railroad Annual Meeting Highlights Earnings Report
The annual meeting of the Wallieh Railroad was held today with the current board of directors reappointed. The annual report shows chess earnings of 14 287 and operating expenses of 9 100, net earnings 5 0 6 0, and a net surplus compared with the last fiscal year.
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St. Levin
Sept
Wallieh
Diivetors
Experitien
Mayor Burritt Brings Buffalo Placer Gold Ore Find
Mayor Charles H. Burritt arrived from Buffalo yesterday with a quantity of placer gold ore. The discovery suggests potential mining interest and local economic impact.
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Charles H. Burritt
Buffalo
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Blue Jay
Skip
Kitty Taylor
Silver Tip
Rowdy
Jack Pot
Qucksilver
H. A. Chaplin
Rebel
St. John Battersby
Palo Alto
Dave Miller
John Chase
John Worth
Frank Boehm
Monsis
Boehm
Giriffin
Rhodes
Geo. Brown
Capt
Mavenscraft
State Mine Convention
Mr. Baird
E. S. N. Morgin
the Minstrels
United States
Marshal Sale
Josefh P. Rankis
U.S
Bairnp & Churchill
Melbourne
Brute
Wike Warder
Darwins
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