Real murder case leads to first trial for Pearson
Fort Collins authorities say Clyde B H Pearson is the real culprit and Grey an unwitting youth in a murder case over Sheriff Prank B Roach and Niels D Nal een. District Attorney Fleming asks for Pearson to be tried first. arraignments held with Pearson to be defended by Thomas YF Wr adshaw and L R Temple. Pearson pleads not guilty, Grey shows penitence, and a special jury panel is planned for the looming trial set for June 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Collins
Clyde BH
Pearson
Conneline Gray
Sherif
Roach
Niels D. Naleen
Deeperado
Grey
Fleming
Neil F. Graham
Greeley
Colorado
Fort Collings
McAfee
Weld County
Pearcon
Graham
L. R. Temple
Thomas YF. Wradshaw
Robert G. Strong
Strong
Waite Guilty of Poisoning Millionaire Fatherinlaw
Dr. Arthur Warren Waite is convicted of murder in the death of John E. B. Peck, his father in law of Grand Rapids. He faces execution after a June 1 sentencing in New York City’s Tombs prison. Mrs. Clara Peck Waite reacts with relief as divorce from Mrs. Peck nears final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arthur Warren Waite
John EB. Peck
Grand Rapids
Mich
Waite
Tombs
Justice Shearn
Walter Duel
Clara Peck Waite
Dr. Waite
Robbery Scandal Hits Wyoming Reform School
Harry Stine and Miles Fitzgerald, tied to the Wyoming Industrial Institute at Worland, are jailed on larceny and embezzlement and receiving stolen property charges respectively. Investigators say property, including harness, tools, fence posts, and even a tenement house portion, was siphoned to a nearby ranch, with boys at the institute allegedly ordered to help load and move items during a long running scheme. Bond set at 1000 each. preliminary trial set for June 20 before Justice of the Peace Jurfice in Worland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Industrial Institute
Worland
Harry Stine
Institute
Miles Fitzgerald
Harkins
Washakie County
Stis
Fitzgerald
Justice of the Peace
Stine
Grhoo
C. J. Robertson
Stine and Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald Ranch
Kendrick
Gates
Preston
Newlin
Unclear But Report Mentions Grey Shooting Case
A reader excerpt notes confusion after a return to Cheyenne and Fort Collins speculation that Grey will confess to a shooting at Pearson Iris. No relatives or friends are said to assist the defendants in the trial.
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Cheyenms
Fort Collii Fe
Grey
Pearson Iris
War Moves in Verdun and Tyrol Remain In Flux
The front around Verdun and southern Tyrol shows continued fighting with back and forth actions. German units face internal strain while attempts to advance stall. In Douaumont wood the crown prince’s forces engage intensely. French night assault reaches Comieres village but German reports claim repulsal.
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Erdun
Tyrol
Irians
Verdun
Denamont le
Douamont Wood
Meuse
Comieres
Werlio
Institution investigates affairs as leadership changes occur
Humane Agent Darke spent last week at the Institution examining its condition. Mr. Burke under the governor’s direction checked the property and sought St. Newlin reviewed the financial affairs. C F Robertson, superintendent since opening, resigned a month or six weeks ago and was replaced by William Moncur of Lovell who took charge two weeks ago.
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William Moncur of
Lovell
Irish revolt wounds touch Wyoming resident in Dublin
Sir Horace Plunkett, former parliament member and Wyoming landowner, along with F C Bosler, faced gunfire during the Dublin uprising linked to Roger Casement. Plunkett, in Cheyenne recently, described fierce street fighting as he aided the city food supply, several cars taking fire and his nephew Ponsonby severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Horace Plunkett
Wyoming
F.C. Bosler
Rock River
Bosler
Albany County
Arps
Sir Roger Casement
Sir Horace
Cheyenne
Mr. Bosler
Conrad Young
Omaha
Dublin
Ireland
England
Bone
Ponsonby
Not 10 order U. S. troops out of Mexico
Washington reports the administration will not withdraw American forces from Mexico. Pershing and Gavira will meet at Namiquipa. Carrange may retire gradually and leave bandit destruction to his forces. In Chihuahua City Trevino surrounds a hacienda where Villa is said to hide, with flying columns ready to pursue Villistas toward American bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Mexico
Carranza
Villa
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
Gavira
Namiquipa
Carrange
United States
Chihuahua City
Genet Jacinto Trevoni
Mimbrers
Jimines
J J Hill in serious condition after operation
James J Min railroad builder and pioneer lies in a serious condition at his home in Saint Paul after a critical operation. Mayo Clinic surgeons from Rochester performed the procedure and reported the patient withstood the ordeal and resting, though age makes the case precarious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
WT. Paul, Minn
James J. Min
Capitast and Pioneer
W. J
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Hid
President Hints U S Mediation If Belligerents Agree
Vienna reports that the United States may mediate in the war if bellicose nations consent to talks. France stands alone in resisting peace while Britain pushes for a final spring offensive. Russia Belgium and Italy are said ready for peace, with France intensifying efforts to sustain a summer war.
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U. S
Vienna
France
Kinglind
Mussia
Belgium
Italy
Serbia
Fifteen Horses Stolen and Abandoned Near Hillsdale
Undersheriff Orin Babbitt recovered all fifteen horses stolen Friday near Hillsdale. The thief abandoned the animals in snow along the road after driving them slowly. initial thefts occurred at Leo Ribling’s Hillsdale ranch and A J Wrekoff’s ranch ten miles north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uwillsdale
Orin Babbitt
Gleason
Leo Ribling
Hillsdale
Gontte
Illnale
Pebbutt
Willindale
Annual Uninspection of Fire Department Parade Inspect
The regular volunteer fire department will be inspected Tuesday morning. After a Memorial Day parade, city commissioners will inspect both the regular and volunteer units led by Chief Taylor and Chief Patlout at the Central Fire Station at 10 o clock.
Memorial Day Observance Planned by Town
Memorial day services will be held with a 7:90 pm church sermon at First Methodist by Rev BF Brace. G A R veterans will attend, and Chief of Police C P Mmberg will marshal a parade forming on Seventeenth Street and marching to Central then Twenty Fourth Streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Church
F Brace
Polinw C
Mmberg
Seventeenth Street
Capital Avenue
Central Avenue
Twenty-fourth Street
Wilson outlines U S peace terms to League enforce peace
Washington May 27 President Wilson declared before the League to Enforce Peace that the United States would join any feasible association of nations to preserve world peace. He urged absolute freedom of the seas and outlined conditions for ending the war including a universal association of nations to protect sea lanes and uphold covenants. Berlin reports say German leaders and diplomats see potential for peace as US action gains momentum.
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Washington
Wilson
League
United States
Association of Nations
Germany
Great Britain
Officlass
The
Europe
Universal Association of Nations
Maryui
Macy
Berlin
Taft
Philip Schielemann
Schieiedemann
England
James Gerardie
Munich
Mgr
Gerard Ia
Saylig
Anone Belivaerett
America
Funeral Services for Jacob D. Freeborn Tuesday
Funeral services for the late Jacob D. Freeborn who died Friday evening at his residence S01 East Seventeenth Street will be held Tuesday morning at 8 20 from St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Lakeview Cemetery where a Masonic service will be read by Knights Templar. At the church bishop N. Thoman, Rev. Dr. George C. Rafter and Rev. B. A. Huston will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob D. Freeborn
East Seventeenth ,Street
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Knights Templar
N. Thoman
George C. Rafter
A. Huston
Frontier Cave Association Elects Officers and Directors
Fred Hofmann was re elected president and T Joe Cahill re elected secretary at the union meeting last night. A Semvad John J McTnerney and Fred J Hirsly were elected directors to succeed William Iubole J Schroeder and CC W Hirairg. Cahill noted rising interest in the year’s celebration and reported 53 letters about Frontier outbound lists window hangers and cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hofmann
T. Joe Cahill
Frontier Cave Association
A. Semvad
John J. McTnerney
Fred J. Hirsly
William Iubole
J. Schroeder
W. Hiraig
Cahill
Otc
National Guard Officers Break Camp at Ft Russell
The Wyoming National Guard Second Battalion officers and NCOs wrap up a weeklong camp one mile north of Fort Russell. Companies C Cheyenne Wheatland Pouglee and Alton completed a structured training under Lieutenant Luther James with Colonel Blrney and Major Audermeon directing. A similar school was conducted for the First Battalion with the Rebo at during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
Ft. Russell
Wyoming National Guard
Fort Runsell
Third Infantry
Cheyenne
Wheatland
Pouglee
Alton
Lieatenant
Luther James
Regulay Ara
Blrney
Thermopolte
BR. Audermeon
Demaers
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Vrowoutor
M. Thompson
State Reform
J. J. Hill
James
Hill
Coattiog
Babbitt
Gerard
J.D. Freeborn
Horrmann Again
Frontier
Cvohists
MERT
Capitol City
Frontier Park
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