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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1909
Page
8
The State Board of Equalizations reports a tripling of valuations for Laramie County railroads and other lines, including the Union Pacific and Colorado lines. State Auditor Leroy Grant announces certification to county clerks by the fourth Monday in August, with hearings concluding and W A Richards, state tax commissioner, approving findings.
Chicago August 10 police report a grim discovery of a logbook or clue tied to a Baltimore and Ohio engine leading to the mangled bodies of two men. Names given include James E. B. O’Connor, a railroad employee from Illinois Central line, but details are fragmentary.
Washington reports a generally fair pattern in Wyoming from Wednesday into Thursday. Local data show temperatures around 84 degrees and a trace of precipitation.
The court records show Curtis was exonerated by a jury after defense argued Arbontis provoked Curtis into acting. Judge Matson instructed the jury on murder and manslaughter options while Attorney Ross defended Curtis and his wife wept.
Annapolis reporters describe Mrs Rose Sutton Parker and Lt Adame testifying in the inquiry into Lt Suttons death. Parker asserts clear memory of her interview and reenacts the shooting while Adame struggles to recall key details amid competing accounts of a fatal gunfire on the day of the incident.
Gurdeon Arkansas August 10 Thomas Gage general manager for the Gray and McLeod Lumber company of Gurdeon was found dead in a small shop at the planing mill. His head and face showed bruising and police believe foul play may have been involved though no death was expected to be certai.
The son of a ranchman died in Orrenke during a wake at one sixteen and Dillon Streets where visiting parents were present. The funeral will be held Thursday.
Special Customs Inspector Donahue questioned Aaron Greenberg after the Lapland ship docked. A search of his stateroom revealed a wallet with six diamond rings and six more rings in another pocket, all valued at $100 each. Coral necklaces hung from strings tied to his legs beneath his clothing.
Northern county witnesses in the Ryan case have gone back to their homes after testifying. Fort Reno soldiers await pay while anticipation builds for an upcoming clash with Prink Carey. Mayor Fred D. Hammond returns from Cheyenne, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dart depart for Kansas City.
Washington reports show tariff receipts at 900000 under the newer law, though figures are not fully comparable due to mix of Dingley law collections. The report notes differing impositions and mentions specific distributors and the Chicago firm involved in related activity.
Murchison Burson eyeglasses noted. Nichols and Robinson faced court for disturbance after near station fight. Nichols fined, Robinson discharged. Westlake fined $10 for intoxication. Local ads tout California grapes at Chenstein Bros and vacuum cleaners. Paymaster R C Williams of the US Army arrived with secretary at Inter Ocean. Pilaner Beer advertised with home delivery options.
An unclear Aug 10 report from Proversville describes an alarming event connected to Mr Raber W Chambers and his wife at Broad Aldiv. The text is garbled with missing words and names, making details unreliable.
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