Wealthy Sheep Owner Slain Near Rock Springs Wyoming
Lander Johnson a wealthy sheep owner in the Elkhorn district was shot and killed at a sheep camp about sixty miles north of Rock Springs. McKinley, a former herder for Johnson and Yates, allegedly killed him to gain unpaid wages. Johnson’s body was brought to Rock Springs as authorities pursued clues and searched for the suspect.
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Lander Yates
Rock Springs
William McKinley
Wyo
Lander Johnson
Sheews
Tence Elkhorn
Cner
Johnson
Reenee Rn
South Pass
Lander
McKinley
Johnson & Yates
Jensen Bros
White Sox pace leaders aided by catcher Schalk record
Catcher Ray Schalk helps the Chicago White Sox set the pace in the pennant chase. He recently caught his 100th game of the season, tying a major league mark by playing 100 games behind the plate for seven seasons.
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Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Tiem
Schalk
Governor Back in Home State After Governors’ Convention
Governor Garey returns to his home state following attendance at the governors’ convention in Salt Lake City. He plans to resume duties and address pressing state concerns upon his return.
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Garey
Salt Lake City
Uncle Sam Will Keep Word to Bandits in Texas Kidnapping
Marfa Texas August 22 General Joseph T Dickman said an effort will be made to pay the $6500 ransom or to the family of Jesus Renturia the Mexican bandit who kidnapped Lieutenants Peterson and Davis and held them for 15000 ransom Captain Matlack who rescued Lieut Davis without full payment may fare treachery later, though the government intends to honor its agreement for the aviators ransom. Cattle and business men in the Big Bend district push for Captain Matlack to receive the Medal of Honor for saving Lieut Paul H Davis.
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Marfa
Texas
Jesus Renturia
Peterson
Davis
Matlack
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Dickman
United States
Associated Press
Big Bend
Paul H. Davis
Human spider clings to bank portico as stone crumbles
Bill Srother of Ore known as a human spider climbs Citizens Bank building last night. A corner stone gave way as he reached the portico top causing a 15 foot fall to the sidewalk. He and a boy on the walk escaped injury due to his presence of mind. Continued on page five.
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Bill Srother
Thuman Spider
Citizens Bank
Three Rival Horses Set For Final Meet Race
Special weights by the handicapper aim to juice excitement as Polar Cub Yukon and Te La rigan vie in a headline race. Polar Cub carries three extra pounds, Yukon four, while Te La rigan totes the same. The betting chatter and hotel lobbies buzzed with talk as horsemen debated the outcome.
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Polar Cub
Yukon
Amendment limits alien ownership in leased property
A proposed amendment restricts aliens from owning interests in leased property and grants the proponent discretion to take over and operate the lease with just compensation. It authorizes sale of products from leased property for U S consumption and includes references to penalties and enforcement, with opposition noted by Senator in the record.
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Lee
Machimery
United States
Mrs Vanderbilt seeks divorce and child custody
Mrs Cathleen Nelson Vanderbilt files for divorce citing grounds and requests custody of their child. The proceedings name Mrs Vanderbilt and reference the divorce petition details and accompanying motions.
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Mrs. Vanderbilt
Cathleen
Nelson
Vanderbilt
Ag Hue
Mrs. Cathleen Vanderbilt
Bitter wrangling over food control act amendment gains House approval
The House voted to extend the Lower Food Control Act to cover clothing containers for food feed fertilizers fuel oil and production implements with penalties for profiteering. Rent provisions were dropped from the measure after a close vote. A Kansas senator proposed adding kerosene and gasoline but was defeated. an attempt to include raw cotton was ruled out.
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Associated Preas
Washington
House
Agricultural Committee
Senator Strong
Kansas
Newlon
Minnesota
Blanton
Texan
Sf Ccicheerdie Bileere Slofhee
Carranza Aids Bandit Pursuit
Report from Captain Malkack details continued pursuit of bandits who fled after four companions were killed by American troops at a blockhouse on a Mexican trail. Two bandits reportedly escaped and climbed a mountain as cavalry reinforcement moves to the area.
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Matlack
Salvation Army fund starts to buy car for worker
Mrs Archie B. Calvin of 1019 West Sowea Street gave $1.00 as a starter for a Salvation Army home service drive to purchase an automobile for Captain Holbrook to assist in taking invalids to meetings and provides fresh air and sunshine. The matter was referred to Salvation Army headquarters at 607 8 Hynds Building for proper consideration.
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Sovegs
Archie B. Calvin
West
Sowea Street
A. MM
Holbrook
Salvation Army
Calvin
Leader Office
Salvation Army Home Service Drive
Search Continues for Yankee Airmen Lost in Mexico
An American air and ground search, aided by Mexican troops, extended 150 miles from the border for Lieutenants B. Waterhouse and C. I. Connelly who vanished after departing Yuma, Arizona, en route to Rockwell Field. Weather rugged terrain hindered recovery efforts as Rockwell pilots covered the Pacific side and Mexican patrols the eastern side. Waterhouse lived in Weiser Idaho and Connelly in San Diego with his mother.
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SAN_ DIEGO
B. Waterhouse
C. I. Connelly
Yuma
Arizona
Rockwell Field
Gulf of California
Rockwell Felch
Pacific
Mexican
Mexico
Waterhouse
Weiser
Idaho
Connelly
San Diego
Striking Chorus Girls Force 1919 Follies to Close
The Ziegfeld Follies face closure as chorus girls strike for higher wages and pay for rehearsals. Reportedly in their 13th year, the production is disrupted by a wage dispute involving performers such as Lil Mackenzia.
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Lil Mackenzia
Cheyenne Seeks Rooms for Incoming Teachers
Superintendent A J Jessup appeals to Cheyenne residents to offer lodging for teachers as the city faces a room shortage. Only five of ten rooms are reserved for the new term, risking staffing as teachers arrive Monday and cannot work without housing.
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Cheyenne Eghools
Jessup
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