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Newspaper

Laramie Boomerang

Location

Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1902

Page

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Lincoln Hotel Fire Kills Fourteen in Chicago

Fire at the Lincoln hotel on Madison Street traps fourteen victims as smoke blinds escape routes. Coroner and Fire Chief call the four story building a fire trap with wide floor cracks and no complete fire escapes. Unclear front stairwell blocked by ropes as scaffolding and premature construction hindered evacuation. Names of victims include Yocum, Goots, Ewing, Slocum, Woods, Tower, Corey, Lowe, Hardy, Gowan and Graves among others.

Chicago Lincoln Hotel Mavison Street Ati Treger Musiam Chine Musham Yocum Davenport Iowa Sam Yocum A. B. Goots Maerago F. L. Ewing Marietta Ohio B. I. Boswell Chicas T. ¥. Slocum Machine Wauconda H. K. Woods Lebanon Ind Tower Milwaukee F. W. Corey Bucyrus Ward Lowe Sechlerville Wis M. M. Hardy Salasman Janesville Wik CP. Gowan Enileeter Wabash St. Lola B. Graves Musxham Fire Department

Land Grants Rising Amid Police Probe in Fort Stele Robbery

A Washington dispatch notes robbery at Fort Stele Sunday, with details unclear about burglars. It records government disposal of 6 100 090 acres King tun and a revenue rise of 2 615 029 dollars for the first quarter, signaling growth in land grants and receipts compared with the prior year.

Washington Dee Fort Stele Jane Hanson Aren

Marriage In Encampment Shocks Wyoming Community

In Grand Encampment Wyoming a reported marriage of Jonnie Ashley and L. Wood is to occur at the Masonic hall tonight. Both are noted in local society as the blizzard looms with a missing herder feared dead, sparking concern over the couple’s nuptials.

Wyo Mir Jonnie Ashley L. Wood Masonic Hall

Murphy Murder Trial Advances in Lone Cabin Case

The state rested its case against B S Murphy for the murder of Pred Kaughan after a defense motion to dismiss was overruled by Judge Bramer. The defense opened its case today as evidence suggests a lamentable condition in the Lone Cabin country surrounding the killing.

Casper Wye Dew Follock B.S. Murphy Pred Kaughan Bramer Murphy

Marriage of Charles Sodergreen and Olivia Helmer Today

Announced by friends last night the wedding of Charles Sodergreen and Olivia Helmer will take place today. The couple plans a private ceremony and expects to begin their life together soon.

Charles Sodergreen Olivia Helmer Sodergreen

Local Cheyenne Weather Forecase Denotes Cold Night

Cheyenne forecast calls for colder conditions tonight with possible snow and a fair, warmer Saturday. Wyoming outlook mentions generally cooler tonight and Saturday with colder conditions.

Cheyenne Wyo Denver Dion Wyoming Cotter

New House Nearly Finished as Weather Shifts Across Regions

A storm moved from Alabama to the mid Atlantic coast with rising intensity and 29.24 inch barometer in Philadelphia. Heavy rain or snow and strong winds accompany much colder air. Temperatures dip below zero in Montana and North Dakota. The Laramie post office adds clerk Fred Tregoning in December.

Alabama Middle Atlantic Philadelphia Bath of Mandel Haish Gulf Coast Minnesota Pacific Montana North Dakota Laramie Fred Tregoning

Farewell Meeting For Salvation Army Leaders

Captain Rogester and Lieutenant Dutton will conduct a farewell meeting tonight and depart on No. 6 for Denver. The corps will be run for the next ten days by Surat Major Wallis, after which new officers will assume charge in this place.

Rogester Lieut. Dutton Salvation Army Denver Surat Wallis

No General Strike Denied by Railway Unions

Cleveland reporting that Grand Master Morrissey of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen says there is no authority for a western united movement of 170000 railway workers to demand higher wages. He cites Chicago conferences as limited and states no plan for a general strike is in contemplation. He warns against misinterpretation and affirms lawful procedures.

Cleveland, O Poh Morrissey Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Chicago Northwest Chica Loretoforshoes Order of Railway Conductors and Brotherhood of Railway Dubie

Iconoclast Mine Sold and Drilling Contract Issued

Rumor spread that eastern parties offered for the iconoclast mine and stockholders took the deal. BelgoAmerican Drilling Trust awarded a contract for two wells fifty miles north of Casper in the Salt Creek district.

Leqnoclast BelgoAmerican Drilling Trust Ais Casper Salt Creek District

Minera Hints at Rich Rambler District Prospects

Miners returning from the Rambler district report solid activity and ongoing work at the Rambler mine. Snow hampers travel but telecommunication improves, aiding rapid info flow. Ore transfers move from Laramie to the foot of the hill for sled haul to the mountain, with capstone plans for Joker and Caprite No 2 development and high grade gold vein discoveries at Albany lode.

Rambler District Laramie Rambler Ancw American Copper Company Albany Lode Douglas

Reed in critical condition as of 10 p m bulletin

Washington reports the ailing ex Speaker Thomas B Reed remains critical after Tuesday admission. Doctors say he had uraemic coma that afternoon but regained some alertness. fever and respiratory readings are noted and appendicitis is not a major factor. In Holden Missouri two sisters of triplets born last July died the same night, and the surviving triplet boy is seriously ill.

Washington Thomas B. Reel Gartner Reed Holden

Bank Robbery Suspects Captured Near Bridger Montana

Sheriff Potter of Carbon county captured the Bridger bank robbers after a pursuit spanning a wide area. The men, aided by an earth rancher Pat Murphy, were taken to Red Lodge to await identification by the bank cashier Frumo. The circle of pursuit covered about a hundred miles as authorities closed in near the Wyoming line.

Billings Mont Potter Carbon County Bridger Rosebud Wyoming Line Pat Murphy Murphy Red S Lodge Aherift Potter Bridger Bank

Engaged couple reported in New York wire note

An unverified report from New York states Mrs Cornelia Tevia and James Randolph Walker are engaged to be married. Walker is son of John Brisben Walker, Denver manager for a major magazine publisher, with Mrs Tevia’s parents traveling south then to California for winter. The couple may wed after her return to California.

New York Cornelian Baster Tevia James Randolph Walker Walker John Brisben Walker Chemopelitan Denver Mobile Company of America Teviy Waasor An Mra Baxter Mra Tevas California Denver Post James F. Macdonald William Collier Weber & Field Eyeeens Ag Mr. Macdonald William Puller Mr. Macthaneald Will Eaet Sont Woat

Inspection Tour Of Laramie Plant By UP Officials

A party of U P officials visited the Laramie plant, inspected the company’s property at the station, then proceeded to Hanue and Rawlins after leaving. They traveled Thursday and returned yesterday to conclude the tour.

U.P Hanué and Rawlins

Timber land purchases amid hotel listings and convention notes

The Boston and Wyoming Lumber Company secretary J i reports timber land purchases and a regional convention at McKee. Numerous names across Denver Cheyenne Lincoln and nearby towns appear in hotel ledgers and listings. The Episcopalian convention at McKee secured timber lands along Centennial valley amid heightened rivalry and bids for bishopric succession.

Boston and Wyoming Lumber Company J. i Episcopalian Convention McKee Springfield Us Seymour Centennial Valley

Comet Sightings Reported by U S Naval Observatory

Washington observers report a new comet discovered by Giacobini near Niece. Dinbiddie recorded the sighting at 12 hours 82 minutes, 7 hours 17 minutes 25 seconds, with southern declination and a track roughly aligning Trocyon to Sirius. The comet moves northwest and lies about one third of the distance from Trocyon to Sirius.

Washington United States Naval Observatory W. W. Dinbiddie Ite Stam Plaht Giacobini Niece Thesday Monnime Trocyon Siriia Sirius

Thugs Ordered Out of Thermopolia Territory

A leak from Thermopolia warns Mae thugs to leave Lander and warns of a terror reign. Inside factions distrust law, while an incendiary fire at HOS Coover’s building and hay stacks is blamed on the lawless. Deputy Sheriff Ed Cameron was attacked on November 1, prompting calls for justice and vigilant action.

Peter Lynch Thermopolia

Wind Storm Injures Mrs Travis at Sheep Mountain

Severe Thursday wind storm overturned a lumber wagon load at Sheep Mountain injuring Mrs. Travis. A gust toppled timber, catching her and causing a serious leg fracture and other injuries. Dr. Hamilton attended after a late telephoned call from Wood's Landing.

Travis Sheep Mountain Wood's Landing Hamilton Lato Abid Mrx Travia Oliver Manafield

Central Wyoming Herds and Cattle Trends

Robert Foote of Johnson county Iowa? No, Wyoming rancher reports reduced herds due to spring shipments from Texas. He notes hardy southern cattle, annual Panhandle purchases, and strong shipping profits for traders. Wyoming range varies, with some spots fair and winter feed secured by hay. Three crops of alfalfa valued. average yield five tons per acre.

Robert Foote Wyoming Johnson County Wyoming Range Journal

Colorado's Child Labor Law Question at Court

A Colorado case questions whether the state prohibits employing children under a certain age in mills. The Humane Society sues Overland Cotton Mill alleging violations by hiring youths under four years old. The court session considers the legality and enforcement of the child labor statute.

Tonver Republican Colorado Humane — Society Overland Cotton Mille Company

Imported Black Suitings At Special Price

A textile ad offers 54 inch wide imported black suitings priced at 2.40 per yard, discounted to 1.58 per yard. The notice highlights a sale figure and the fabric width for potential buyers in retail and upholstery markets.

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