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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
9
In a tense murder trial, J Warren Jenkins laughs at a misquoted remark as prosecutor rests. Key witness Joseph Griffin testifies seeing a man in the Jenkins doorway and later identifying Jenkins at the jail. defense to begin next session Wednesday morning.
Mrs. A. Kehoe, daughter of William Hogg, general passenger agent of the Missouri Pacific at Pueblo, shot herself in Manhattan today in the presence of her seven year old daughter. She was believed mentally unbalanced. A relative of Governor Hogg of Texas, she recently sold heir to Colorado property. Her husband is a prominent mining man.
In a district court session J Warren Jenkins joined spectators and laughed for minutes as state witness testimony was examined. Judge Parmalee halted the moment with a recess at 11 46, while District Attorney Rigdon pressed for damaging testimony. Jenkins showed marked nervousness and even offered suggestions to his attorney during cross examination. A deputy sheriff Pat Hayes testified as the proceedings continued.
Joseph Griffin testified he saw a man exit the Jenkins house between 6 30 and 7 00 p m from a barn across the alley. He identified Jenkins as the man he saw leaving the home and said the man wore similar clothing to Jenkins. The judge recessed the session as the trial continued.
Fifteen year old Harry Lyon son of W F Lyon a Houston railroader was found wandering the streets and said his step mother threatened to dismiss him by knocking him. Humane officer Thomas Clews took him into custody and arranged care as authorities decide. State Humane Officer Bright notified the boy's father by telegram as plans are made.
Governor Carey parolees William Rush and Clark Veatch from the Wyoming State Penitentiary at Rawlins. Rush, Weston county, sentenced March 23, 1911 to serve one to three years for idle stock. Veatch, Laramie county, July 2, 1911 to serve one to five years for embezzlement. Veatch’s parole hinges on a Utah firm promising employment and posting a bond. if parole rules are broken, he returns to prison. Rush has arranged employment at Rawlins and both paroles await warden approval for release within days.
Cheyenne city council faces a remonstrance from about fifty north side residents over remodeling the old pump house at Twenty Eighth and Central streets into a sub fire station. Petition signers argue the district is already protected and debt limits funding, contending the station would add staff and cost without need.
County Attorney Charles L. Rigdon announces a high conviction rate in Cheyenne and Laramie County since January 10. Sheriff Roach's office provided much evidence, with sentences ranging from one year to fifty years for offenses from grand larceny to murder. Names, crimes, and sentences are listed for those sent to the penitentiary, including William Stewart who received fifty years for murder.
Charles Crandall aged 14 son of clan Crandall of Cloverly was brought to Cheyenne in U S Marshal custody to face trial in November. He confessed to robbing Cloverly post office three times during the year including a October 22 theft of 5 75 in cash and 8 38 in stamps. Inspector R M Thomas investigated after a spring break in and the case was reported to U S District Attorney Ridgley and officials.
Denver July 23 Bishop Henry W Warren of the Methodist Episcopal church died here after pneumonia. Retired from active work in May by the general conference he served 32 years as bishop, traveling the world with Denver as headquarters. Born Williamsburg Massachusetts January 4 1831 he taught at Wilbraham Academy and led New England churches before becoming bishop May 1 1880. He authored Lights and Insights and Studies of the Stars among other works.
Chicago scene notes a public reception tonight at Orchestra Hall for William Lorimer. He will return to Chicago at after leaving his summer home at Pistakee Bay, following his arrival from Washington.
The weather forecast from Washington on July 23 predicts generally fair conditions for Wyoming on Wednesday and Thursday. Showers are expected in the southeast on Wednesday.
State Humane Officer Bright urged Cheyenne officials to draft an ordinance to lock dance halls amid reports of indecent dancing. Mothers phoned in praising the move and stated liquor is present and minors are seen with older men, risking further scandal without city council action.
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