Three Cornered Duel Ends in Officer Veach’s Death
Undersheriff William H. Veach was shot and killed Saturday morning during a three way confrontation with ex convict Bearl Force and Deputy Rue of Basin near the Broadway bridge over Little Goose. Force was likely fatally wounded and Rue wounded. Force was captured after Veach’s death.
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William H. Veach
Bearl Force
Frank I. Rue
Basin
Broadway
Little Goose
Fores
Rue
Foree
Thomas
Force
William H. Veach Dies in Sheridan Killing
William H. Veach, a Democratic sheriff candidate, was killed by Earl Fores Saturday. Funeral services are planned for Tuesday in Sheridan with Knights of Pythias in charge. burial in Oregon near Portland where a daughter is buried. Survived by wife, two daughters Mabel 17 and Doris 11, and brothers Harry and Amzi. Veach held lodge memberships and was known for courage, loyalty, and duty.
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William H. Veach
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Sheridan Lodge of Knights of Pythias
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Portland
Mabel
Doris
Harry
Oregon City
Ore
Amzi
Valentine
Neb
Veach
Sheridan Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Modern Woodmen of America
Painters’ Union
Bill” Veach
Eyeball Burned With Curler in Wyoming Accident
Miss Maud Sheldon in Newcastle Wyoming June 15 suffered a serious eye injury when the curling iron slipped from its handle and the hot end struck her right eye. The blow burned the eyeball to a blister, prompting concern for the outcome.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Maud Sheldon
Bodies found after month search on Tongue river tragedy
The body of Ralph McKinney nine year old son of Mrs William McKinney was found eight miles below the accident site in Tongue river. The father was recovered earlier in Birney by G W Latoush. A double funeral was held at Champion's parlors and both buried at Mt Hope cemetery. The search continues for the little girl victim.
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Mt. Hope Cemetery
Thompson seeks re election as county and prosecuting attorney
Sam M. Thompson announces candidacy for re election as Laramie County and prosecuting attorney subject to Democratic primary nomination. He signs the statement respectfully submitting his bid to voters of Laramie County.
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Laramie County
Sam M. Thompson
Officer Heroic Stand as Badge Bends Under Bullets
Sheridan Wyoming June 15. Officer Guy Webb narrowly escaped being shot to death when Chester Falk opened fire during a burglary stakeout. The bullet bent Webb's badge, glanced off, a cab driver Pete Heck was wounded in the thigh, and Falk was shot in the arm and leg as the trio fought. The second suspect fled.
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Webb
City
Gould Street
Grinnell Avenue
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Heck
Dr. Bradfield
Mr. Heck
National Scores Recap From Yesterday's Baseball Results
Chicago and Boston led a turbulent slate with victories and postponed games noted. Key batteries included Adams with Marquard for the Athletics, Wyckoff and Lapp for the Red Sox, and Wood with Cady for St Louis. Standings show Chicago and Pittsburg atop Federal and National leagues with several matchups unresolved. Look for signature cures a cold in one day.
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