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Cheyenne State Leader

Location

Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1909

Page

7

Political Turmoil Flares at County Bar As Wickliffe and Blake Clash

In a tense town scene at the roadside inn, John Wickliffe and Harry Blake duel over local power. Grayson, a magistrate, watches uneasily as factional passion and sharp speech heat the air, with a landlord seeking calmer talk.

John Wickliffe Harry Blake Wickliffe Wickiit’e Blake Aleas Grayson Moss Hich bin Brit Hoke Stiuch Orayson Wonis Ty Mieke Khex Noel Arog Chen Wilco Ptt Bervalte

Murder Stirs Old Grudge as Blake Faces Trial

In a tense aftermath of a tavern clash, Harry Blake, driven by insult and anger, strikes Wickliffe and flees. Wickliffe dies soon after, Blake is arrested, and Grayson and Walton testify as key witnesses. Blake is convicted of first degree murder amid questions about motive and weapon, while a later confession from the rival Deemes reveals a long chain of vendettas behind the fatal encounter.

Biske Grayson Hliw Wickliffe Mille Rinke Walton Old Blake Harry Blake Harry Ald Grayson Barry Walt St. Wickliffe Blake Lkely Moat Binke Deemes Albany Erlen

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