Wealthy sheep owner slain near Rock Springs Wyoming
Lander Johnson a wealthy sheep owner is shot at a sheep camp about sixty miles north of Rock Springs. He was killed while en route to check wages owed after a dispute with his former herder McKinley who demanded payment and quit. Police intercepted the suspect but the body body was brought to Rock Springs for burial. Johnson had employed McKinley through the Johnson Yates and Jensen Bros. firms.
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Lander Yates
Rock Springs
William McKinley
Wyo
Lander Johnson
Sheews
Elkhorn
Cner
Johnson
South Pass
Lander
McKinley
Johnson & Yates
Jensen Bros
White Sox catcher Ray Schalk sets pace in pennant chase
White Sox catcher Ray Schalk helps the team lead the league in the pennant sprint by catching his 100th game of the season. He has started behind the plate in 100 games this season, a major league record, and has done so for seven seasons.
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Ray Schalk
Chicago White Sox
Tiem
Schalk
Governor Garey Returns From Salt Lake City Trip
Governor Garey finishes governors conference in Salt Lake City and returns to his home state. The trip involved regional policy discussions and statewide leadership concerns.
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Garey
Salt Lake City
Uncle Sam to pay ransom if needed for bandits
General Joseph T. Dickman said the United States will fulfill its ransom agreement for Lieutenants Peterson and Davis if required, though Captain Matlack rescued Lieut. Davis without full payment. Big Bend business leaders push for Captain Matlack to receive the Medal of Honor for the rescue.
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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 before tumble
Bill Srother known as the human spider climbed the Citizens Bank building last night. A stone corner gave way as he reached the portico top, sending him to the sidewalk from nearly 15 feet. He landed face forward, saving himself and a boy on the walk from injury.
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Bill Srother
Thuman Spider
Citizens Bank
Three Rival Horses Matched For Last Day Meet
Special weights set by the handicapper for a curtain race. Polar Cub carries three extra pounds after winning last Saturday while Yukon gains four pounds. Te La rigan ja tote the same weight, making the outcome uncertain and the track buzzes with debate among horsemen and hotel lobbies. Two year olds owners add further interest as pages continue.
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Polar Cub
Yukon
Pro Vision Cut Out Anti Alien Pro Vision
A legislative amendment discusses prohibitions on aliens holding interests in certain leased properties and authorizes the state to take over and operate the lease with just compensation. It mentions potential sale of leased product in the United States and notes opposition from Senator Five Be.
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Lee
Machimery
United States
Mrs Vanderbilt seeks divorce and child custody
Mrs Cathleen Vanderbilt requests a divorce from her husband and seeks custody of their child in a formal petition. The report notes the couple’s marital dispute and the legal action filed.
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Mrs. Vanderbilt
Cathleen
Nelson
Vanderbilt
Ag Hue
Lower House approves broadened food act to curb profiteering
The House, with little opposition, votes to amend the Lower Food Control Act extending provisions to clothing, food containers, feed, fertilizers, fuel oil, and production implements. Profiteering is penalized by a 5000 dollar fine or three years in prison. Proposals to cover rents and gasoline were rejected. raw cotton and karocene provisions were also removed.
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Associated Preas
Washington
House
Carranza Aids Bandit Pursuit
Report by Captain Mclack notes two bandits escaped the blockhouse and fled up a mountain while four of their companions were killed by American troops guarding a Mexican trail. Additional cavalry units were sent to pursue.
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Matlack
Fund Established To Buy Car For Salvation Army Aid
Mrs Archie B Calvin of 1019 West Sowea Street started a drive to raise money for a Salvation Army car to assist the home service work. Captain Holbrook spoke of needing an old car for outreach and Mrs Calvin donated one dollar as a starter, directing the effort to Salvation Army headquarters at 607 8 Hynds Building for proper handling.
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Sovegs
Archie B. Calvin
West
Sowea Street
A. MM
Holbrook
Salvation Army
Calvin
Leader Office
Salvation Army Home Service Drive
Prolonged Search For Yankee Airmen In Mexico Continues
Aerial and ground teams aided by Mexican troops scoured a 150 mile swath from the Pacific coast to the Gulf of California for Lieutenants B. Waterhouse and C. I. Connelly who disappeared after departing Yuma Arizona on a border patrol mission. Rockwell Field aviators, Mexican patrols, radio and telegraph lines, and carrier pigeons supported the effort amid rugged timbered terrain. Waterhouse resided in Weiser Idaho with his sister and Connelly lived 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 faces closure as chorus girls strike for higher wages and half pay for rehearsals. The show had enjoyed a 13 year run with Lil Mackenzie among its renowned chorus members.
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Lil Mackenzia
Cheyenne Seeks Rooming for Teachers Amid Shortage
Superintendent A J Jessup asks residents to offer spare rooms for teachers arriving soon as only five of ten needed rooms are available. Without housing, teachers may take positions elsewhere, hindering school work and city education for the coming year. Citizens with space are urged to contact the superintendent immediately.
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Cheyenne Eghools
Jessup
Ley
Mams
WC Ab
Wtart
Wolephonm
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Jersey
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Mount Kisco
New York
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Uncle Sam
Mrs. Cathleen Vanderbilt
Agricultural Committee
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Minnesota
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Texan
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