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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
1
Grant Smith faces a capital penalty as he invades a private residence causing fatal outcomes. The incident details a decisive legal action confirming the sentence and the victim’s residence is identified as the scene of the crime.
Roy Landers dies after a claim of being shot by rancher George Edwards near the Weber Commercial store as Sheriff J A Sheffner and convoy move from the county jail to Rawlins. Edwards was disarmed and jailed. coroners jury cites death by unknown assailant. Landers had prior jail incidents and aliases, with a previously troubled record and ties to Edwards family tensions.
In Wyoming District Court Willie Hill was acquitted of the December murder of Edward Baker after a drunken dispute and brawl on South Ash Street. The trial, which featured a summoned extra panel and testimony from Mrs Baker and others, ended with a not guilty verdict.
A garbled OCR fragment reflects a reflective passage on motherhood and labor. The speaker expresses the deep sacrifices of mothers and the emotional toll of caring for children, ending with a tense interruption as someone stumbles through the lines.
Burlington official Mr Barnes visits Casper with Ross Lambert to finalize right of way deals east of the city and near the Midwest refinery. The Big Horn Railroad name emerges with plans for a depot at the foot of Walcott street and a Platte River bridge near the courthouse. Subcontractors prepare for early work as surveys and bids proceed amid talk of freight and passenger facilities and large shops.
A meeting was held Tuesday in the band room on reorganizing Casper Concert Band with former members and hopeful joiners. No action was taken yet. a follow up meeting is set for next Wednesday to continue discussions and rekindle summer open air concerts. Nearby, new arrivals in the city are said to be strong musically and may help Casper present another series of open air concerts.
A man identified as Tou Domi van, newcomer to the town, was arrested last Saturday after attempting to pawn a small hand sewing machine stolen from Mr Johnston. The Casper Loan Office owner grew suspicious, police were called, and van faced a hearing on Friday with a judge sentencing him to short days in jail.
Local notes report social visits and travel to Casper for business and pleasure. Garvey, Marty Keen, and Harker are mentioned with casual incidents after a wire across a road caused a minor accident. Weather is described as calm with no wind in recent days.
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