Revised career of outlaw Carlisle
A chronological account lists the robberies and actions of outlaw Carlisle from February 9, 1916, through November 19, 1920. Major incidents include train robberies on Union Pacific lines near Rock Springs and Cheyenne, a 1916 trial and life sentence later commuted, an escape in November 1919, subsequent thefts and a fatal or ongoing pursuit scenario as of 1920. The notes track locations such as Rock Springs, Cheyenne, Hanna, Wamsutter, and Medicine Row, with mentions of Rawlins penitentiary and related events.
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Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Union Pacific Overland Limited
Cheyenne
Hanna
Rawlins
Wamsutter
Medicine Row
Mic'de
Bandit Witt Escapes Rawlins Prisonarside Train Shooting
A bandit escaped Rawlins prison Saturday and allegedly carried out a fourth robbery aboard a moving train. Shots were fired as he leapt from the car, with bloodstained hat and revolver found by guards. Suspected to be Carlisle, the robber boarded at Rock River, stole about $100 from a passenger, and fled as the train rolled on at speed.
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Bandit Witt
Rawlins Prison
U.P
Rock River
Medicine Bow
Carlisle
Jone
Carlisle's Banditry On Union Pacific Train
The 1916 hold up of Union Pacific passenger train No. 13 west of Rock Springs by Carlisle drew national notice. Brakeman Monk Taylor was forced to collect money, about $100, as a reward was posted for the fugitive. A note from Carlisle stated he would return or be found. Authorities planned a nationwide pursuit with Union Pacific secret services organizing a large-scale operation.
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Carlisle
Oullawry
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Monk Taylor
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Warn
Wythe
Ami
Carlisht
Ube
Carlivies
Union Pacific Division
W. J. McClement
Laramie
Triking Radicals Arrested in Rock Springs Kemmerer area
Nineteen foreign agitators interfering with the coal mine resumption in the Rock Springs and Kemmerer fields are held for investigation. Seven arrests at Kemmerer and three at Rock Springs. eight more reported last night. Austrians among those detained accused of intimidating miners and opposing orders to return to work. Vice President George Young of District 26 WM A advocates miners returning to jobs. Page 2 reference.
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Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Kemherer
Kemmererstrich
George Young
District
Mine Workers of America
Nock Springs
Dalmatians
Monteno- Prins
Ki Amy
Hock Springs
Arcestavor
Martin Cahill
Compromise Moves Boost Hopes for Peace Treaty
Washington on November 18 reports compromise moves to save the peace treaty from deadlock. Mild reservation Republicans signal willingness to ratify with reservations, opening path to a final vote Thursday. Lodge and Hilcheeck leaders meet to align language and timing, with Democrats urged to back a modified ratification.
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Washington
Foreign Relations Committee
Hilcheeck
Unusual Happenings After City Beatdown Incident
Mike Bonkoff, one of three men fined recently for concealing a weapon, was severely beaten Monday night on Fifteenth Street and picked up by police on Sixteenth Street. He suffered two black eyes and head bruising. The assault relates to a prior holdup in which all three men, including Donkoff, were said to participate.
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Mike Bonkoff
Fifteenth Street
Sixteenth Street
Donkoff
Senate authorizes adjournment before December 1st
The senate adopted a resolution allowing adjournment any time up to December 1. The house will adjourn tomorrow and pass a parallel resolution authorizing the senate to quit when it sees fit. Zion City Illinois destruction of 84726 beer bottles seized in raids will occur tomorrow under Illinois search and seizure law ordered by Judge Edwards.
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Associated Preas
Senate
House
Sing-Die
Doling Ve
Zion City
Chicago
Edwards
Burt
Waukegan
Government Orders Immediate Coal Production from Miners and Operators
Wartime fuel officials issued a direct demand for miners and operators to ramp up coal production immediately. Reports say the expected wage agreement had not progressed, while field reports indicated miners nationwide faced sharp demand and shortages amid federal pressure.
Von Hindenburg Denies Responsibility for War
Berlin report says Field Marshal Von Hindenburg told a national assembly sub committee that neither the people nor the Kaiser or government desired war. He argued Germany’s defensive strength was poor and that history will judge Germany’s peace policy.
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Berlin
Field Marshal
von Hindenburg Lodwy
National Assembly
Germany
Swan Killer in Bad Publicity Near Lander Wyoming
Payne, reported in dispatches as having killed an immense wild swan near Sheridan county, will likely face public scrutiny after he receives word from the state game department. Wyoming laws treat wild swan killing as a misdemeanor with a $25 to $50 fine. The game department has recorded several other illegal swan killings recently.
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Lander
Wyo
Payne
Sheridan County
Pub- Netty
State Game Department
Wyoming
Game Department
Patriotism Protest After Flag Theft in Newcastle
Newcastle Wyoming, November 18. The Journal denounces the theft of the American flag that hung in front of the office on Armistice Day. The article notes a flag removed from a business house, condemning the act as unpatriotic and disrespectful.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Journal
Lessue
State Leader Extra Prompts Cheyenne on New Crime
William Carlele leaped from a Union Pacific train after a spectacular robbery. News of the deed reached Cheyenne within minutes and a special edition was issued with the latest developments.
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Extra
Cheyenne
NEW Crime
William Carlele
Union Pacific
CRON
Carlisle believed to ride west then return to robbery scene
report says Bill Carlisle rode Union Pacific trains toward Rock Springs then doubled back toward the robbery site. Pursuers with bloodhounds scoured the desert near Rawlins, hoping to track him north or toward rail routes, while authorities suspect he rode near Rock Springs to evade capture.
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Carlisle
Rock Springs
Bill Carlisle
Union Pacific
Wamsuitor
Cone
Possemen Rawlina
Creston
Pooitentiary
Tindaaw
Wameta
Rawlins
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CE Eyenne State Leader
Gheyenne
Carlisle’s
Garfield
Federal
America
von Hindy
Ned Denagh
Nouth
Nook Springs
Chartisle
Tee
Ivee
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