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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1911
Page
6
Robin collapses before reaching court and is sent to hospital after an apparent attempted self harm incident. Police report details pending as medical status is updated. Investigators seek to determine motive and circumstances surrounding the case.
Joseph G Robi the indicted banker collapsed before arraignment after ingesting hypnein a drug used in a famous poisoning. He was rushed to hospital then Bellevue with a stomach pump in use. Authorities plan no charge yet for attempted self murder and his fate remains uncertain as vital signs are monitored.
A joint accord by Martin A. Knapp of the Interstate Commerce Commission and J F Maybe of Canada's Railway Commission sets up an International Hallway Commission with supervisory authority over cross border railways. The agreement follows days of negotiations and will take effect in a few months, though the report text remains unavailable.
Washington officials say grand jury findings will reveal sugar frauds in New Orleans over five years detected through sampling tests that determine duty. A preliminary inquiry into alleged drawback frauds in San Francisco points to larger schemes likely settled in New York with the Sugar Selling Company offering about 700000 dollars.
Attorneys for individuals indicted as members of a gossip-like group face possible jail time if convicted. The Department of Justice pursues charges under the Horman Act with potential penalties for violation of the Shirean rust law as part of the ongoing case.
A perplexing case unfolds at an isolated farm twenty miles from town where the bodies of Bilas Provincs his wife and an 18 year old son are found. Physicians report poisoning suspected as investigators seek to determine if all three are dead or alive in a misleading twist.
Local note reports a bike initiative with Cola Montrage Wilke aiming to bring home repairs or welfare effort. Details are fragmentary and unclear due to damaged text.
Fragmentary text describes a mountain valley south of a place and mentions names like Robert, Wiffley, and Samy Dae with scattered dates. The legible fragment hints at land or property notes and a possibly dated event on a 27th but details remain unclear.
A collection of garbled items reports cattle shipments to market near Cierinl and Denver spending on the poor, postal plane deliveries for newspapers, and a Nebraska death by self harm. It notes Patagonian strawberry breeding by Luther Burbank, a Mont sheriff arrest, and a Paola body found in a brick car. Silver-mining and aerial racing details mingle with Idaho springs ore recovery, a 70 dollar ore streak per ton, and a dramatic altitude record by Arch Hoxney near Los Angeles. A Cheyenne murder self defense claim followed by affidavits closes the roundup.
The article notes featherweight champion Abe Attell and challenger GranT meeting in a title bout in Syracuse, with other boxing figures mentioned and a plan for a public exhibition at the Wille Hall. Details are fragmentary and reflect era boxing matches and venues.
Observers note the powder grain causes explosions in U.S. Army and Navy munitions. Delegates at White House conferences discuss a permanent tariff regime and possible legislation before March. Key figures include Taft Knox Dickinson Longworth and Mann as they push economic and canal- related measures.
Reports describe two men killed and another injured by a bridge repair collapse near Unionville Missouri. Separate items note a deadly poisoning, a trotting stallion death, a Kansas City wife abuse case, perilous aviation stunts in New Orleans, raids on fortune tellers in New York, and severe cold across the South with related weather and economic distress in various locales.
Cheyenne reports Colorado & Southern railway company pursuing condemnation of property needed for a highway project in the city. The action targets parcels inside Cheyenne to enable construction of a highway widening initiative with regional impact.
Six inmates received prison terms up to twenty years each after convictions on various crimes. Judge Par Maled presided over the proceedings.
Cheyenne notes a limited year for rail expansion with about thirty-five miles of new track in Wyoming and 130 miles of grading completed. Work is underway on grading for thirty more miles to be finished in the coming year.
A contract between the Wyoming Rasim concern and its trustees settled December 20 for 25 000 dollars to the Wyoming creditor of the defunct concern. This provision was described as a nice New Year present to many Cody residents.
John O Reilly files to block sale of 100 acres of government land for Cheyenne waterworks. He fled a mineral location on the Wdl and plans to challenge the transfer to the city. The land sale halt interrupts the citys enlarged waterworks system plans.
Arguments for a $100000 predatory animal bounty in Cheyenne grow as the 1900 $60000 appropriation, meant to last April 1, 1909, to April 1, 19, expires. There will be no funds for bounty payments until a new appropriation is enacted, likely in February, unless a bounty bill is expedited.
President Lovett wired from New York to Rock Springs directing a thirty five cent per ton price reduction at the mine. The move follows opposition to a recent increase and serves as a Christmas relief to consumers in Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska.
Laramie residents may soon see aeroplane fights as Mr. Harry of Cheyenne contacted the Chamber of Commerce seeking arrangements for an exhibition. The company requires a $700 guarantee with the guarantor money placed in escrow until a successful match is made.
In Cheyenne the Velediates Cincult Court would elevate Judge Willie Van Deventer to the supreme bench. Judge Carpenter of the Gecood Judicial district may apply for Judge Miner’s United States court post when Miner is appointed. Carpenter has four years left in his term.
Wyoming officials report on thefts from the range, county moves to incorporate Hulett, and a Sheridan boxing draw between Pole Jensen and Frankie White. The state government advances federal building work in Sheridan while Laramie resumes full university operations after smallpox quarantines.
Fragmented clipping notes varied topics from a California rival to Luther Burbank to the ex King of Portugal and a San Antonio man giving a dollar for government funds. It mentions Canada pulp shortages and muses on Taft's economy message inspiring give and generosity.
A collage of quirky lines from New York Herald and Yonkers Statesman. A Philadelphia bridal tale, weather wrecks on a sea voyage, Puccini air titled La Fenciull de West, Will and Accord quip, and Rip Van Winkle jests frame this playful clipping.
A special race will be run for the occasion via the Colorado and Southern from Pueblo and intermediate points to Loveland inclusive. Tickets go on sale January 9 with final limit January 24. Continuous passage on the going trip with steamover privilege on the return trip within the final limit.
Aime Highnote faces a tense moment on stage as a mouse crosses the footlights during her high note. The diva retreats to her dressing room sobbing that her prospects are blighted, then the manager brings reassuring news that the audience adored her performance and demands an encore.
Special fare for round trips via the Colorado and Southern for the occasion from all points in the state. Tickets available within to within messes of next year. Dates include January 14 15 18 and 16 with more travel under 150 miles. Final date January 24.
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