Rough's Slayer A Born Criminal in Wheatland Times
Clyde Pearson, a lifelong criminal reportedly murdered Sheriff Roach of Cheyenne. An Arkansas-born man tied to Benton county, Pearson’s troubled youth spans theft, reform school, and multiple incarcerations. Local observer Mr. Smith, once acquainted, labels Pearson hopelessly incorrigible, while Pearson’s father is praised as a Christian Benton County citizen. Kr. Smith, seeking health, moved to Chugwater area two years ago and now claims permanent residency.
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Wheatland Times
Clyde Pearsons
Poundy
Roach
Cheyenne
Chaywater
Pearsons
Smith
Mettonville
Ark
Benton County
Iewan
Vielter
Wheatland
Fritie
Pearson
Arkansas
State Reform School
Ilinois
Sheriff Roach
Heaton County
Kansas
Kr. Smith
Chugwater
Hinwell
Steever Assigned to His Company
Lieut. H C Traly retired army officer notified by Lieut. B Steever of Wyoming. Steever detailed for duty with the Wyoming National Guard and originator of the Steever idea for high school cadets. Ordered to join the Thirteenth Infantry at Plattsburg New York for service at the Mexican border.
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Laramie
H.C. Traly
United States Army
B. Steever
Wyoming
Wyoming National Guard
Steever
Thirteenth Infantry
Plattsburg
N. Y
Dean Crom Accepts Rectorate Move to St John’s Minnesota
Sheridan May 1 Dean Edward M Crom rector of St Victor’s church will leave Sheridan in July to become rector of St John’s church in St Paul Minnesota He plans to assume duties September 1 St John’s has about 1000 members and a church club of M C A size built over the past three years at a cost of 110000 Two parishioners from St John’s extended the call last week and their acceptance was confirmed.
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St. John's
Minnesota
M.C
AL John's Church
Sheritan
Dean Croge
Anniversary of the first transcontinental railroad
Forty seven years ago on May 10 1960 the Union Pacific and Central Pacific joined at Promontory Point Utah completing the first transcontinental railroad. The spike was a silver gift from Nevada and the California laurel symbolized the linking of coasts. A champagne bottle was broken as San Francisco and Omaha celebrants toasted the moment.
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Daramie
Union Pacific
Central Pacific
Promontory Point
Utah
California
Nevada
San Francisco
Omaha
The
Pacific
Dormitory Planned for Jireh College in Near Future
The Jireh College trustees met at the college building to elect five new three year trustees. A dormitory costing 6000 to 7000 dollars will be constructed with work to begin soon. An additional faculty member was chosen and effort was noted to secure students. Commencement week starts June 2 with exercises June 7 led by Dr. F. G. Coffin of Albany, president of the American Christian convention. The outlook for next year appears more favorable.
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Jireh College
Etspire
Puanena
F. G. Coffin
Albany
N. Y
American Christian Convention
Prisoner slashes throat in Kemmerer jail incident
In Kemmerer Lincoln county jail, inmate Rocco Visco attacked himself with a safety razor during a yard walk, slashing his throat. Sheriff Hansen and guards restrained him. Dr. Marquis treated his wounds and described him as not dangerous at present. Authorities note mental strain from marital troubles.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Rocco Visco
Rocco
Hansen
Wisco
Sharify Ianwen
Visco
Marquis
Geome
Prohibition Convention Set for Douglas June 11 and 16
The state prohibition committee met at Jireh and arranged for a convention to be held at Douglas on June 11 and 16. Officials anticipate strong turnout and expect the event to spur enforcement and public interest.
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Aire
Atate Pro Mbition Committee
Jireh
Douglas
C &N. WR. BR
Pew
Leno
Fpvertiers
Celebration Planned for Custer Battle Forty-Anniversary
Milings chamber of commerce president met local committee to plan a celebration marking the fortieth anniversary of the Custer battle at the battlefield. Plans call for Indian fighters historians and scouts connected with the expedition to attend. Mrs. Custer may attend and letters from army officers associated with the expedition express favorable views. A regional committee will coordinate events across Alllinga Hardin and Sheridan counties with Burlington Railroad offering fare reductions to boost tourism.
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Suprican
KB. Bampcell
Milings Chamber of Commerce
Nloo
Mra. Custer
H. H. Thompson
Army
Alllinga
Hardin and
Sheridan
Burlington Railroad
Battle Field
Planning Road Work in Lincoln County
George Mead, who led the convict crew on the Cokeville Afton road, met with the board of county commissioners at Kommerer to arrange for him to return to the project by the 16th with a crew of fifteen men and one cook. Last year’s work stood out this spring as improved, and officials hope completion will provide better travel.
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Kemmberek
George
Little Old Spike From 1846 Draws Attention In Wyoming
General Roadmaster J A Ottman of the Wyoming division showcased a spike pulled from an oak tie near Echo Utah. The spike dated to 1846 and was drawn in April this year after thirty years of use. The artifact measures nearly as long as current spikes but weighs three ounces, with a small body and finer material. Ottman, reminiscing as he tours the division safety committee at Union Pacific hotel in Laramie, notes its historical value and durability.
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Laramie
J. A. Ottman
Wyoming
Division ‘Safety Committee
Union Pacific
Wesrern
Eeho
Utah
Ottman
Man Known as Jock Smith Killed in Road Incident near Bancroft
A man identified as Jock Smith died when his party vehicle was run over near Kingport, three miles west of Bancroft, last week. Witnesses report mystery surrounding the event as the victim stayed at Bancroft hotel and left at dawn toward Lavator Springs carrying two heavy suitcases and a bank checkbook showing a $600 deposit and $4900 elsewhere.
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Khmmerer
Jock Smith
Kingport
Bancroft
Tig
Tie
Lincoln County Fair Dates Set At Afton September
Lincoln County Fair association board fixed dates for the county fair at Afton in September spanning Thursday to Saturday. The valley, famed for livestock and vegetables, sits between mountain passes about sixty miles from the railroad. Officials plan a larger attraction this year aided by expected increased funding and improved auto travel.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County Fair Association
Mom
Northern Mexico Railway System Overview
Washington May 11 report details the Northern Mexico Railway System and its growth under Diaz, noting 4000 miles of line, border links at Laredo and El Paso, use of American locomotives, and a plan for a Pan American railway connecting New York to Buenos Aires. It highlights Mexican conductors and a lower second class rate, with time kept to Mexican standards and notable lines to Tampico and Guadalajara.
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Mexico
Persting
National Society of Washington
North
South America
Canada
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Brazil
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Bulletin
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Castalupe
Lerdo
Vera Crux
Enrle Pass
Presidie
Brownaville
der Diaz
Oil
Mexican National Ratiwa
United States
el Paso
É Bias
Tampico
Guadalajara
National Railway
Laredo
Mexican Central
National
International
Interocean
National Railways of
Paso
Tehuantepec
Fads
Being Crus
Wyoming Amendments Reported in Washington May 11
A terse wire note from May 11 reports amendments established at Pourcorsera, Weatom County, involving a pirate with W. at the center of the brief dispatch.
King's Daughters and Sons Convene Biennial Meeting
Delegates from the United States and Canada gather in Burlington Iowa for the third biennial convention of the International Order of King's Daughters and Sons. The opening session includes central council meetings, delegate registration, and plans for officer elections on Saturday.
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Burlington
Iowa
United States
Canada
International Order of King's Daughters and Sons
Anurie Claim Promises Kidney Relief from Painful Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to take Hot Water and Anurie to purge uric acid and kidney trouble. It claims relief from backache rheumatism and gout, touts Dr Pierce’s reputation, and offers trial and full treatment details through a Buffalo mail-order setup.
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