Trial testimony details Jenkins murder case
The trial of J Warren Jenkins for his wife Jes sie Jenkins murder featured the reappearance of the victim’s head as Dr G P Johnston explained the skull fracture. Johnston tied the injury to an Indian club matching the depressions while asserting fresh human blood stains on Jenkins clothing.
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DR. Johnston
Jenkins
J. Warren Jenkins
Jessie Jenkins
G. P. Johnston
Prosecutor Rigdon
Jenkins Trial Opens with William Yost and Estate Matters
The afternoon session began with William Yost testifying, followed by G A Gerrard of Brighton, the Jenkins family attorney, who discussed the settlement of the deceased Mrs Jenkins mother’s estate and arrangements.
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Jenkins
William Yost
G. A. Gerrard
Brighton
Defense Attempts 10 Show Witness Roach Prejudiced
Sheriff Roach testified for the state in Jenkins case, answering about glasses, kitchen, and blood stained clothes. Dr. Johnston described blood evidence from clothing and a head fracture near the right frontal region. The testimony continued as the case neared page eight.
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Roach
Heaney Hosts Lake Minnehaha Concert Draws Thousands
Thomas Heaney of the Atlas theater organized a Sunday afternoon band concert at Lake Minnehaha. About 3,000 Cheyenne residents attended after invitations by Heaney via The Leader. The event featured Edward Dorkings of Titanic fame and local youths performing daring dives from an aerial ladder, with boating and ideal weather boosting enjoyment.
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Heaney
Lake Minnehaha
Mr. Heaney
Cheyenne
Tim
Thomas Heaney
Atlas Theater
Edward Dorkings
Atlas
Leader: Wyoming political news and local coverage preview
The Leader delivers comprehensive Wyoming political reporting from Cheyenne and Eastern Wyoming. Includes state race updates, candidate actions, and local notices with unbiased, detailed coverage.
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Cheyenne
Two Boys Hurt When Thrown By Bicycles
Accidents on Carey avenue near Nineteenth and Seventeenth streets injure two boys. Elmer Mateu, 14, fractures his left arm after a fall by a bicycle near the courthouse. Thomas Lawson, a messenger employee, is seriously hurt in a collision with a car on Seventeenth street and is taken home to 805 Cobert avenue. Lawson, witnessed, says he rode on the right side. the car with Mrs. Walker, wife of an army officer, came from the opposite direction. Dr Guthrie says Lawson cannot resume work soon. The Estes accident involved a ride into mud, breaking a Diegele arm. The boy screamed during Jenkins trial. Dr Beard attended.
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Seventeenth Street
Elmer Mateu
Court House
Thomas Lawson
Cobert
Lawson
Wee
Pr.Guthrie
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Beard
Pennsylvania Confusion Hovers Over Roosevelt Flinn Meeting
In Oyster Bay on July 22 Roosevelt and William Flinn of Pittsburgh discussed Pennsylvania politics. Flinn called the entanglement the most complicated he ever faced while Roosevelt declined to be a dictator. They debated a joint electoral ticket and a possible new third party on the state slate.
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Oyster Bay
Roosevelt
William Flinn
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Flinn
Weather Outlook for Wyoming This Week
The Weather Washington reports local showers likely Tuesday and Wednesday with fair conditions otherwise. The forecast covers Wyoming with a chance of rain and periods of sun between showers.
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Washington
Wyoming
Amie found in Jenkins cell amid murder trial rumors
Rumors claim Amie found hidden knife in Jenkins cell at N County Jail during a search Friday night. Sheriff declines to confirm or deny any weapon discovery, noting no statement on the alleged weapon exists.
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Jenkins Gell
J. Warren Jenkins
Tle
Roach
Ruhiors
Jenkins
Jenkine
Cheyenne Considers Ban on Immoral Dances
State Humane Officer Bright pushes city council toward an ordinance banning provocative dances in Cheyenne dance halls. He cites recent events and plans a morning meeting with the mayor to urge action.
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Bright
Cheyenne
Grigzly Dear
Texas Tommie
Bunnie Hug
Ragein’ Glide
Mr. Bright
Thas
United States
Denver
Sheridan Man Heads State Sheep Board
At a meeting of the state board of sheep commissioners at the state capitol yesterday J. J. Bentley of Sheridan was elected president. Dr H S Hakens was retained as secretary treasurer, Lewis Barker of Casper commissioner of the central district and Joseph Lane of Rock Springs in charge of the southern district. Mr Bentley is a commissioner of the northern district.
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State Capitol
J. J. Bentley
Sheridan
H. 5. Hakens
Lewis Barker
Casper
Joseph Lane
Rock Springs
Bentley
Federal Judge Hanford resigns amid misconduct probes
Seattle July 22 United States District Judge Cornelius H Hanford, appointed at Washington statehood, resigns as House Judiciary Committee weighs charges of misconduct. He sent the telegram to President Taft at 10 30 AM as witnesses waited. The committee will take records of 20 days of testimony and related lawsuits. Hanford previously revoked a Tacoma citizen’s papers amid Socialist ties and impeachment efforts focused on alleged corrupt rulings and habitual drunkenness.
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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 passed a bill to create a department of labor with a Secretary of Labor and three assistant secretaries. It authorizes mediation in labor disputes and aims to provide cabinet representation for workers, promoting industrial peace and education on labor conditions. Labor leaders and Chairman Wilson hail the measure as advancing workers' interests.
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Washington
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Wilson
Pennsylvania
United States
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Congress
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