Trial reveals killer's tool and fresh blood evidence
In a tense courtroom climax, Dr. G. P. Johnston tied the skull fracture to an Indian club, matching it to the injury in Mrs. Jessie Jenkins. He also testified that blood stains on Jenkins’s clothes and possible shoe spatter were from fresh human blood, reinforcing the prosecution's case against J. Warren Jenkins.
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Jenkins
J. Warren Jenkins
Jessie Jenkins
G. P. Johnston
Prosecutor Rigdon
Jenkins trial hears William Yost and estate settlement talk
The afternoon session opens with William Yost on the stand followed by G A Gerrard of Brighton the Jenkins family's attorney. He discusses the settlement of the dead woman's mother's estate and aids in settling her affairs.
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Jenkins
William Yost
G. A. Gerrard
Brighton
Defense attempts 10 show witness Roach prejudiced
Sheriff Roach testified for the state amid a lengthy session recounting the kitchen, glasses, and bloodstain evidence in the Jenkins case. He described the right-side fracture of Mrs. Jenkins, the burned knife handle, and the lab tests on clothing as part of the trial exhibits.
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Roach
Heaney Hosts Lake Minnehaha Band Concert for Cheyenne Crowd
Thomas Heaney of the Atlas theater hosted a Sunday afternoon outing at Lake Minnehaha with a band concert attended by about 3 000 residents of Cheyenne. Edward Dorkings, Titanic survivor, performed with local youth leaping feats, boating was popular, and wind carried music from the island to promenading crowds. The event followed council denial of park funding, prompting Heaney to sponsor the concert.
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Lake Minnehaha
Mr. Heaney
Cheyenne
Tim
Thomas Heaney
Atlas Theater
Edward Dorkings
Atlas
Leader Newspaper Summary Post
The prompt text describes a local Wyoming newspaper promotion urging readers to tell neighbors about the Leader. It highlights political news coverage, general Wyoming and eastern Wyoming items, and Associated Press content as part of the best local pages.
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Wyoming
Fastern Wyoming Rews
Associated Preen Service
Two Boys Hurt in Bicycle Accidents on Carey Avenue
Two boys were injured on Carey avenue at Nineteenth and Seventeenth streets. Elmer Mateu, 14, fractured his left arm after falling from a bicycle near the courthouse, while Thomas Lawson, a messenger employee, was seriously injured in a collision with a car at Seventeenth Street and hospitalized at Cobert avenue. Lawson, aided by bystanders, was thrown to the pavement. Dr. Guthrie said he cannot resume work soon. Another boy, Estes, was thrown by mud on a bicycle, breaking an arm during the Jenkins trial period. he was attended by Dr. Beard.
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Wee
Pr.Guthrie
Estes
Beard
Pennsylvania perplexes T. R. and Bill Flynn
Oyster Bay July 22 Roosevelt and William Flinn of Pittsburg discussed the Pennsylvania political entanglement for hours. Flinn called it the most complicated situation he ever faced, while Roosevelt said he did not want to be a dictator. The issues include a possible joint electoral ticket and a new third party on the state ticket, which Roosevelt favors.
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Roosevelt
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Flinn
Weather Outlook for Wyoming in July
The Weather section reports local showers likely Tuesday and Wednesday with probable fair conditions afterward. Forecast issued from The Weather Washington Bureau notes fluctuating conditions across Wyoming.
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Wyoming
Rumors of Knife Found in Jenkins Cell Stir Jail Officials
Rumors claim guards found a sharpened knife concealed in a blanket in Jenk ins jail cell during a search tied to the murder case of a wife. Sheriff Roach declined to confirm or deny the report and did not comment on whether a weapon had ever been discovered.
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Jenkine
Jankeins
Anid
City considers ban on immoral dances in Cheyenne halls
State Humane Officer Bright urges Cheyenne City Council to draft an ordinance prohibiting immoral dances such as the Grizzly Dear Texas Tommie and Ragein Glide in local halls. He plans talks with the mayor and council, cites widespread concerns, and notes inspectors may enforce any new ban once passed.
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Bright
Cheyenne
Grigzly Dear
Texas Tommie
Bunnie Hug
Ragein’ Glide
Mr. Bright
Thas
United States
Denver
Sheridan Man Elected President of State Sheep Board
At the state capitol meeting of the state board of sheep commissioners J J Bentley of Sheridan was elected president. Dr H S Hakens retained as secretary treasurer Lewis Barker of Casper is commissioner of the central district Joseph Lane of Rock Springs is in charge of the southern district Mr Bentley is a northern district commissioner
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State Capitol
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Sheridan
H. 5. Hakens
Lewis Barker
Casper
Joseph Lane
Rock Springs
Bentley
Federal Judge Hanford resigns amid misconduct hearings
Seattle July 22 United States District Judge Cornelius H Hanford announced his resignation to President Taft as witnesses waited before the house judiciary committee hearings on charges of misconduct The step was proposed by Hanfords lawyers and accepted by the committee Shown are the rapid shutdown of a long career beginning when Washington became a state and the impeachment push following his revocation of a Tacoma citizens papers and related testimony by Socialist Party figures.
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Cornelius H. Hanford
Washington
Statehood
Taft
House Judiciary Committee
Hanford
House Committee
Seattle
Leonard Olsson
Tacoma
Socialist Party
Olsson
Democratic House Creates a Department of Labor
The Democratic House passes a bill to create a department of labor with a Secretary of Labor and three assistants. The measure gives the Secretary authority to mediate labor disputes, promote industrial peace, and educate the public on labor conditions. Chairman Wilson extols the reform as a major advancement for workers nationwide.
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Washington
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Wilson
Pennsylvania
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