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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1910
Page
12
The Cheyenne government calls for a thorough inquiry into Private Frank Carroll’s death linked to a Fort Russell police officer. Conflicting testimonies about injuries prompt demand to verify the assault and determine if police action was justified or criminal.
A Wheatland view urges Judge Carey as a gubernatorial candidate. It argues his ability and state familiarity would aid Wyoming, but warns a nomination by the party machine could mute reforms. The piece favors independence to attract cross party voters and avoid machine control.
During a riot in West Cheyenne soldiers were shot as authorities tried to restore order. The incident reports conflict over who fired first, with testimonies split between police and soldiers. Fire department responders arrived but could not prevent the confrontation from escalating before shots ceased.
A disorderly night near Fort Ramonell prompted a 15 man guard to scour the area for disruptors after a confrontation between police and artillery troops escalated. Soldiers reported to the thief of police, with no further arrests as tension cooled and troops prepared to sail to the Philippines.
Personal notices show Engineer and Mrs Charles I Patterson returning health improved from Arkansas. Sheriff Hughes departs for Sidney Nebraska to escort a prisoner to Cheyenne. Ira B Carteel of Encampment and Edgar Wawrate of Hartville arrive. Mr and Mrs Howard Hot of Campstool visit. BE Wooley of Carpenter and a G Poyd from Wheatland arrive. J W Kennady and Fd Feenman attend to business in Cheyenne.
The Atlas opens one of its top vaudeville entertainments this afternoon headlined by Dr. Pelham the famed scientist known for Marvelous demonstrations of matter. After the Polleys’ cancellation Miss Marie Buchanan performs violin pieces, with two strong acts and good moving pictures rounding out the program.
Rev. W B D Gray and Rev Amnette B Gray entertain Dr. Willam Ewing, secretary of the Congregational Sunday School and Publishing Society, at a reception at the First Congregational Church. The gathering celebrates Congregational work in Color a area with a dinner and cordial remarks.
The writer defends Chautauqua as a distinctly American institution not a mere camp meeting. He contrasts primitive social gatherings with modern Chautauqua lectures, music, and thought, praising Roosevelt and the movement for enriching towns culturally and morally.
George B. Clayton of Marysville Missouri, a bookkeeper, died from injuries after being thrown from his horse Saturday in Casper Wyoming on May 30. Paper hanging at Sherman Co.
Edwin Gould of Atadoy on the Hudson, heir to Jay Gould, was found on a street in New William, Cond. He had run away from Pamfret Center Priory. His grandmother Mrs. George Shraly of New York is en route. Glatche offers cut flowers and total work by Carey Ave. and 23d St.
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