No Withdrawal of Troops Tied to Mexico Policy
Washington May 1 President Wilson remains committed to keeping American troops at the border until brigandage ends In Juarez Baker orders General Scott and Funston to press Obregon against any immediate withdrawal Obregon silent awaiting next conference with Carranza officials report of a temporary stay for U S forces grows as units move toward Namiquipa and Casas Grandes San Francisco May 1 Navy boatswain L E Henson found dead aboard the Oregon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Mexico
White House
Baker
Feolt
Funston
Obregon
Juarez
Eliseo Arredondo
Lansing
EL Paso
Scott
Carranza
Cloom
San Francisco
L. E. Henson
Navy Boatswain
United States
Oregon
Fearless sheriff Frank Roach remembered in Cheyenne
Frank B. Roach, 42, sheriff of the county since the death of Sheriff Lewellyn Hughes in 1911, was renowned as fearless and efficient. Born March 12, 1874 in Milford Delaware, he moved to Wyoming in 1894, rising from cowpuncher to Swan Land and Cattle foreman before entering county law enforcement. Continued on Page 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Roach
Cheyenne
Lewellyn Hughes
Mr. Roach
Milford
Del
James H
Elizabeth B. Roach
Frank Roach
Delaware
Wyoming
Alonzo
Roach
Platte County
Frank
Carey Company
Alonzo Roach
J. F. Carey
Swan Land and Cattle Company
Dublin Rebels Surrender as Country Forces Quit
May 1. Official statement says all Dublin rebels have surrendered and those in country districts are quitting. British troops and loyal Irish constabulary secured the capitulation. Large prisoner transfers planned from Dublin to Bowland. Concurrent reports note French repulse of German attacks near Dead Mang hill and Cambres, with heavy bombardment around Verdun. Sapping in Argonne allows French to seize part of a mine crater. Russian front actions limited, Austro-Hungarians retreat in the south due to a Russian counterattack north of Miynoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Dublin
Bowland
Dead Mang Hill
Cambres
Cote du Poivre
Douaumont
Verdun
Argonne Forest
Russia
Miynoy
Administration Loses Fight on Philippine Independence Bill
The House voted 198 to 161 to strike out the Clarke amendment authorizing independence in four years for the Philippine Islands. A later 203 to 164 vote instructed conferees not to set a definite independence date, signaling a setback for the administration’s plan. Democrats and Republicans clash over the final wording as party lines form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaweigton
Senate
Pippine
Clarke
Hicht
House
So Yard
Weather Outlook for Wyoming Fair Period Stronger Warmth
Readable fragment describes warmer conditions with a forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday. No specific dates or measurements are clear but the tone indicates an upcoming rise in temperatures across the region.
Undersheriff Halligan recalls capture of two murderers
The account details how Undersheriff W B Welligan and Sheriff EB Cook cornered Clyde B Pearson and Peters Burns after a fatal sheriff’s death. They describe a rapid chase from the Webster ranch to the Coronation area, the moment Burns drew on them, and how Pearson’s rifle jammed, allowing the arrest and handcuffing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson
W. B. Welligan
Larimer County
Colorado
Clyde B. Pearson
Peters Burns
Frank B. Roach
Niela L. Nielsen
Burns
EB. E. Cook
Webster Ranch
Corneilson Place
George
Halligan
Sheriff Cook
Fellows
Cook
Barns
Reawakening in National Spirit Says President
President Wilson urged national unity and warned against tampering with U S honor at the National Service School opening in Washington May Day. He voiced hope the U S avoid war but pledged that in crisis foreign-born citizens would rally to defend liberty and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
America
Europe
Wilson
National Service School
United States
Recall of Sheriff Roach murder echoes 1903 Natrona County case
The report links the killing of Sheriff Roach to a 1903 Natrona County murder of Sheriff Charles Ricker. It recounts rancher Charles Woodward jailed for horse theft, an escape, a sheriff’s posse, and a fatal shooting at a barn with Woodward later recaptured and tried in Casper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roach
Charles Ricker
Natrona County
Charles Woodward
Hit
Casper
Ricker
Woodward
Bieker
Blok Hills
Camper
Jail confession details Cheyenne raid and slayings near Webster ranch
Clyde Pearsons in Port Collins jail admits with companions Burns and Nielsen that they shot Sheriff Roach and Nielsen at the Webster ranch two miles south of the Wyoming state line after stealing horses and gear. A Cheyenne party led by Feiuk Gleason and others gathered evidence, identified Pearsons’ clothing, and obtained his full signed confession with witnesses Harry Hynds and W. C. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Williams
Webster Ranch
Marderers
Webster Reach
Andrews Ranch
Mr. Gooding
A. TP. Cornellson
Slayers
Peter Barns
Prank DR. Roweh
Niele D. Nielsen
Wyoming
Clyde J. Pearsons
Larter County
Port Collins
Pearsons
Harry P. Hynids
King Hotel
Cta
W. C. Thomas
Laramie
Wynds
Thomas
Cook
Larimer County
Feiuk Gleason
Galagen
Plains Ante Company
Harry P. Synds
John Pruitt
John Meyer
Dave Hosack
Sheriff Roach
Hosack
Fort Collins
Lynds
Pivetty
Burns
Harry P
Hynds
Pete Burns
Cheyenne
Otte
Warren
Dueck Creek
Hans Nielsen
Dack Creek
Canon
Frank UB. Roach
Laramie County
Niels 1
Nielsen
Granite Canon
Clyde B. Pearsons
Peter Burny
Webster's Ranch
Wyoung State
Roach
5. J. Pleher
Tranite Canon
Olas
Perry Williama
Pivok Hienry
Fleher
Alexander Webster
Mrs. Webster
Art Ruse't
Floyd
Art Basnett
Theyrortin
Mamet
Art Russell
Young Russell
Wederer
Monnls
Sam M. Thompson
Pearson said to have worked for Union Pacific before arrest
Clyde Burren Pearson, jailed as a suspect in the Roach and Nielsen murder, formerly held a laborer job at Union Pacific in this city and Laramie, quitting April 7 after a garnishment for liquor debt. Authorities note his quiet demeanor while under Foreman Harry McCloud, and records cite his past employment and discharge prior to the Webster ranch killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Burren Pearson
Whp
Frank Roach
Niels D. Nidlaey
Uniomn Pacific
Laramie
Union Pacific Shape
Hin Pey
Laramite
Co Lquor Bill
Harry McCloud
McCloud
Garelese
Union Pavitic
Pearean
Prisoners Held by Coroner's Jury
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a coroner's jury holding prisoners related to a murder case involving a Sheriff Vraak and local figures. The garbled text mentions names, places in Coborgia, and a date in May, but key details remain unclear due to transcription errors.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fearless
Sherriff
Perth
Sheriff Ricker
FT. Collins
Dar
Harry TP. Teynds, W. ©. Thomas
Union Pacific
U. P
Floyd Russell
Henry
Sherif
Lloyd Russell
Coronen
Floyd Kusell
Didi
Williams
Sheriff Vraak
Hoad Aye Neils U. Neileow
Wetchow
Yeotorihay Ee
Winsee Reed
Howe
Bade
Coborwia
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