02 Dec 1902
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
1
In a heated dispute between the Gramfish Reporter and The Boomerang, editors defend accuracy after Republican claims about Dean Cope and a local girl. Residents visit The Boomerang to thank the editor for a corrective counter to slander while multiple parties challenge the Republican report as untrue.
An advertising item explains how dandruff and hair loss arise from a scalp germ. Newbro's Herpicide is promoted as the only product that destroys the germ at the hair root, claiming it stops itching and cures dandruff and baldness by removing the cause.
Samuel J. McMillan, a strong man from town, appeared at the Wyoming last night. He bent and twisted hot iron with his teeth and hands, lifted a 600 pound weight, and displayed other feats claiming natural power of a robust frame.
In Casper Wyoming the state and defense clash over dismissing the murder charge against Charles and Roy Walker, teen boys linked to the Dee Blair case. Prosecutors fear future arrest, while the court weighs dismissal amid uncertain evidence. Blair's death, once thought accidental, is now tied to a bullet and gunshot wound revealed after exhumation.
Heavy machinery consigned to the Laramb Ol and Gap company arrived days ago and is being unloaded and stored by the W. H. Holliday Co with Mr J T Holliday directing the operation. The job demands skill in handling heavy parts and involves significant equipment movement. A separate note reports a claim of saving two from death after a severe bout of whooping cough bronchitis, attributed to Dr King's New Discovery and other medicines, with testimonials from Armonk, N Y.
Cheyenne Wyoming forecast through Tuesday evening calls for cloudy and colder conditions with snow expected late tonight and again Tuesday. Temperature trends and precipitation chances are outlined for Cheyenne and surrounding area.
Geo Cummings reports his return to duty in Denver Colorado after a three week absence while visiting Omaha and Missouri friends. He notes weather turning colder and snow in the east portion, and jokes about his best girl marrying another man as he resumes work behind the counter.
Friends of Mrs L Pea of Lawrence Kansas report she could not leave bed due to kidney and liver trouble and nervous prostration. After three months of Electric Bitters she walked again and felt like a new person. Women suffering heartache nervousness melancholy and fatigue will find relief. trial at N Bottles store guaranteed satisfaction.
A new platinum rich ore strike near the Rambler mine one mile southeast from the Ramidor in the Tankont Jack area excites owners. Chemical tests show higher platinum content than any ore in the district, with historic tests indicating gold content around 814. The mine is owned by Laramie men including Dr. Coburn and Messrs. Hegewald and Fox. Local authorities search in Thermopolis report Emanuel linked to a sheep herder killing near Bon Homme as he is held in Lander jail. Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement appears. Newton of Mandel reports The Boomerang is the best paper in Laramie and will be mailed to Mandel.
The Nickel Plate Railroad advertises low roundtrip fares for Christmas and New Year holidays with a fare and a third to all points on the line. Tickets valid December 24 26 31 1905 and January 1 1903, return by January 2 1903. Through service to New York City Boston and other eastern points from Chicago. For details contact John Calahan General Agent Adams Street Chicago.
Paul Bath, the enterprising pro, offered two monthly prizes for top scores at the bowling alley. The awards were handed out yesterday. Tat Gray’s 227, published in The Boomerang, won a fountain pen. Robert Grnham’s 223 earned a leather Solar and cuff cane.
Birmingham letter from Booker T. Washington clarifies his work focus on education, thrift, and moral character for black advancement. He says he does not promote political candidates and only shares information when asked to aid racial progress through education and industry. He notes 9,000,000 negros in the United States can serve in taxes and military, and urges youth to avoid seeking office as the path to success.
Sheriff reports a safe robbery at Fort Steele occurred late Saturday or Sunday, with about $200 in currency, five dollar bills, a gold watch, two silver watches, and a .44 caliber revolver stolen. Robbers believed to have fled east. no suspects or precise location confirmed. The only likely establishment with cash is the larger Fort Steele store of Land Weird He Congrift Bros, but details remain unclear.
An advertisement claims deafness stems from inflamed Eustachian tubes and catarrh. It promises one hundred dollars for any case of deafness caused by catarrh not cured by Hall’s Catarrh Cure, urging readers to send for a sample and noting druggists sell Hall’s Family Pills.
Wilckney shipped seven carloads of young cattle to Nebraska for winter feeding. He bought a large quantity of feed two weeks ago for use. He left a small stock at his ranch and will leave a man in charge. Mer Bulckney will return to Lar mie in about ten days.
Uncalled letters remaining at the Laramie post office include W N Anderson W H Anderson A H W Anderton FP W Kean M B Brown Fred Doyle Jennie Linney Wm McKeon Olaf Neilon 8 0 Denes R Feren M B E Ryan Hf Roberts Gertie Rhone HW Randolph Flowe Rivans H Richards Eugene Sweeney Eugene EF Seaman Gis Tozel G F Tomlinson Hardy Watson plus a note about Woodruff and Terry offering men’s $5 and $6 items.
The article notes Marshall Mayes pledging firm action as a colored youths and others face jail terms for alleged thefts and pretenses. Everett Bruce referenced. Bruce likely to reform school after court decision. Harry Mew and Goldie Johnsen, both colored, are mentioned in prior incidents. the piece describes confinement and past warnings.
William P Watson an Oregon Short Line official in charge of the engineering department ordered Indian emigration measures to start at the end of the month. Mt Water retires from the road and takes a position with the Union Pacific. The Lenningiin cut off project is overseen by William Ashton. The plan states no one will be appointed to the project without his approval.
A fragment notes that childrens clothing including hats ribbons feathers stockings dresses and other items can be made new again. The line suggests restoration or reuse of garments for children, highlighting fabric adornments and reimagined apparel.
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