Leadville murder sentence and mining news from Dakota
The issue notes the murder of Minnie Callison and the hanging sentence for L. Conk on January 28. Mining reports describe rich strikes in Cunningham Gulch and San Juan mines, with developments at Highland Mary and Pride of the West near Rochford, plus railway and mill movements and court updates in Dakota Territory.
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L. Conk
Minnie Callison
Variey
Colorado
Black Hills
Lt D
Whittmore
CE. Schoelknpf
Cunningham Gulch
San Juan County
New York
City
San Juan
Hr Whittmore
Inals
Schoelkopf
West
Schoolkopf
Center Tribune
Cook
Lead City Telegraph
New Dakota
Tre Tereonary
Wooden Indian hanging hoax shocks Sidney readers
The Sidney Telegraph reported a suspended wooden Indian hung by a half inch wire on Rose street between Livingston's hardware and Newman's tavern. Citizens gathered as the mock execution was described with eyes and tongue protruding. An editor's note mocked the prank and referenced debates in Congress and the Potter Committee.
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Livingston
Newman
Nation House
Bidney
Sidney Telegraph
Tou Terlegraph
Bishop Whipple
Minnesota
Sidney
Potter
Nick
Telegraph
Phonograph
Beard Contest Sparks Sudden Cardgame Fracas
A colonel presenting his beard interrupts a cards session when shouts erupt over aces. A heated exchange follows with insults and a challenge, ending as the card is accidentally drawn from the pocket.
A Cleric Counsels Frugal Dress Over Showy Clothes
The Rev. Dr. John Hall argues that no one should be ashamed of wearing cheap clothes if better options are unaffordable. He adds that spending beyond means on apparel is foolish and that fashion for appearances wastes money.
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Bidney
Mynrree
Seroud
John Hall
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