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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1912
Page
9
J Warren Jenkins faces a sensational murder trial as Sheriff Roach testifies blood stained his shoes and clothing shortly after the crime. Judge Parmallee warns editor Bunce against publishing juror attacks, and defense presents a ball bat with human hair and a contract claim tied to the victim.
Dr Beard testifies about the murdered Mrs Jessie Jenkins head secured days before trial. He describes blood stains in the Jenkins residence and details from the investigation at the house after Jenkins arrived, recounting his observations and the will naming Jenkins as executor.
The Jenkins murder trial details a crowded afternoon with a frenzied scramble for seats as the court opened. Sheriff Frank Roach testifies about blood traces, attic and cellar checks, and the investigation into a left handed suspect, while jurors and spectators watch closely.
A string of railroad accidents in Cheyenne and surrounding areas left several workers seriously hurt and some dead. Conductor Jones of Union Pacific died from injuries while D C Sheridan of Ogden Utah was fatally injured near Howard. Parlough, on a Sidney bridge, suffered a compound leg fracture, and Casaldy, between North Platte and Sidney, fell and struck his skull. Both were hospitalized in Cheyenne.
A brief promotional note extols the Small Ad for constant public exposure at low cost. It suggests daily running ads as a budget friendly option that builds name recognition and can pave the way for larger future advertising.
The Wyoming state immigration board awarded Rev. Morten Joslin of Basin the $100 first prize for The Transformation of a Desert, printed in a London paper. Miss Cora Leedon of Lowell won $50 for her essay printed in the Albin Argus. John W. Cook of Lanier earned £2 for his Wyoming tale in the Oskaloosa Independent. Five $5 prizes went to Carleton Clymer, A B Campbell, Syma Blatrom, C H Morrison, and Jeanette M. Peavill.
The Minnehahn park concert today features a varied program under the supervision of Those Heaney of The Atlas. The event includes a diving exhibition lasting over thirty minutes and a sequence of marches overtures melodies and solos by listed artists.
County and state offices face primary timing with 163 candidates filed including John B Kendrick and F B Warren for U S Senate. The list names Weston County reps and Cheyenne figures among congressmen and legislative hopefuls led by H H Wheeler and others seeking party nominations before August 20 primaries.
Governor Carey and the State Board of Charities and Reform returned to Cheyenne after inspecting facilities along the line of the Union Pacific. They found Rawlins penitentiary in good shape with about 250 inmates and praised warden Felix Alston. Fire at the broom factory near Rawlins caused heavy losses, though insurance should offset most costs. The state hospital at Rock Springs and the University of Wyoming facilities at Laramie were also reviewed, with positive remarks on care, sanitation, and improvements planned or underway.
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