Roosevelt Denies Corruption Charges Before Senate Panel
Theodore Roosevelt testified for hours defending his administration and 1904 and 1908 campaigns. He denied soliciting funds and rejected claims of improper spending tied to Standard Oil and Harriman sources. He urged summoning Hilles and Barthold and emphasized no proof of direct solicited contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate Investigating Committee
Hoovevelt
John D. Archbold
Standard Oil Company
Republican Campaign Fund
Roosevelt
Harriman
Mittee
Hilles
Barthold
Missouri
Chicago
Morgan
Gould
Senator Clapp
Clapp
Archbold
Petrose
Sleek Politicians Gloat Over Warren Sins
A Wyoming letter in The Tribune recounts state politicians praising Senator Warren and Mr Shallenberger’s article in Cheyenne. The writer warns that such self serving leaders threaten republic values and urges defenders of right to prevail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Glean House
Shallenberger
the Tribune
Cheyenne
United States Senate
Wyoming
Mr. Bryan
la Follette
Roosevelt
North Dakota
Mr. Bryan Ball
Weather data aids Wyoming farm buyers in Cheyenne
The U S weather bureau office in Cheyenne under R G rant and H B Richline supplies climate data to real estate men and farmers. Prospective buyers from Nebraska and immigrants visit to study rainfall and seasonal records to locate on farms near Cheyenne. Officials say Wyoming's conditions are favorable with rainfall comparable to Missouri valley states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Cheyenne
R. ©. Grant
H. B. Richline
Wyoming
Mr. Grant
Federal Land and Securities Company
Nebraska
Weather Department
Grant
Richline
Missouri Valley
Kich- Iine
Sheridan Downey Challenges Warren to Senate Debates
A telegram from Sheridan Downey to the Progressive Committee announces a challenge to Senator Warren or a chosen representative for a series of debates. Proposed sites include Sheridan and Casper with possible additional venues, aiming to inform Wyoming voters about fitness for the U.S. Senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheridan Downey
Senator Warren
Monrerakt
Wyo
H. A. TD
Chenery
Progressive Committer
Cheyenne
Fybe
Warren
Republican State Central Committee
Sheridan
Dongias
Casper
Wyoming
United States Senate
Mountain Lion Killed Near Cheyenne by Miner Fisher
George Fisher, a sick miner and prospector, killed a 275 pound mountain lion near Heela in Laramie county, twenty miles west of Cheyenne, after the animal fed on a steer Fisher had just killed. The beast measured nine feet tip to tip and was skinned for a rug.
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Wyoming
George Fisher
Laramie County
Cheyenne
Crow Creek
Fisher
Heela
Hecla
Lynchers Force Wigfall to Jump to Death in Prison
Five convict rollers recount December 1930 prison lynching of Frank Wigfall who assaulted Esther Higgins. Wigfall forced to pray and then hanged by rope from the third tier of cells after guards were subdued. Witnesses describe the raid, restraint, and fatal swing at Rawlins state prison.
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Wigfall
Frank Wigfall
Esther Higgins
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Douglas
Union Pacific
Ative
Roy Jacobs
Wiefall
Grandma Higgins
Jenkins Denies Murder Charge Amid Prisoner Chorus
Prisoners at Rawlins penitentiary report J Warren Jenkins still proclaims innocence and seeks a new trial. They note his morale improves with cellblock songs and that Warden Alston is respected but firm on rule enforcement.
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J. Warren Jenkins
State
Pen’ Teld
Saloonvict
Williams
Rawlina Juglas
Union Pacific
Jenkins
Hawe Jenkins
Jepkine
Pretty Bride and Husband Held as Mother Alleges Perjury
In Cheyenne a 11 year old bride Ster Matheson and her 22 year old husband DeBoon were jailed after the girl's mother Mrs Matheson filed perjury charges in Denver. The couple said they wed at Boulder and faced eviction from the bride's home. An officer will transport them to Denver for proceedings. The girl sobbed and warned she might kill herself if charges proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne City
Ster Matheson
Joseph Dekenu
Denver
Boulder
Colo
Carl Christensen
Embray
Cheyenne
Mra. Matheson
Wisconsin
Joe
Masked Bandits Rob Train Near Poteau Oklahoma
Three masked men halted a northbound Kansas City Southern passenger train No 4 three miles northeast of Poteau Oklahoma. They used maltroglycerine to blow open two safes and escaped with a large loot including registered mail. The express messenger and conductors were forced behind trunks while the robbery took place. Passengers were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Smith, Ark
Poteau
Okla
Young Baroness and Monk Elope From Castle
Baroness Yan sen aged 20 elopes with monk Max Vollmar from the Gubrau castle in Silesia. The noblewoman refused to assume household duties and the monk cared for the old nobleman. They disappeared together leaving no clue to their destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Yansen
Max Vollmar
Gubrau
Silesia
Father Wendelin
Ft. Russell Boys Ready for Denver Festival Parade
A provisional battalion and the Eleventh Infantry band will travel to Denver to join the Festival of Mountain and Plains activities. Commanded by Captain M L McGraw with Lt BE V Cutter adjutant, four companies led by Lieutenants McCune Reardan Baade and Bisey. Special train from Cheyenne Oct 14 at 8 40 am, noon arrival, extra coaches for Cheyenne and Fort Russell travelers. Daily exhibition drill from camp near the grounds through Oct 19 with a sham battle and street parade announced by the adjutant general of Colorado. Weather outlook Wyoming rain or snow in north and west. rain in southeast, clearing in east and south.
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Cheyenne
M. L. McGraw
BE. V. Cutter
F.C. McCune
J. J. Reardan
F. M. Baade
G. L. Bisey
Edwards Assumes Fort LD. A. Russell Command
Brigadier General Clarence N. Edwards takes command at Fort LD. A. Russell and meets artillery and infantry officers. He urges progressive training, improved comfort for troops, and supports outdoor sports such as golf. He invites ideas for the post’s welfare and promises active support.
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Clarence N. Edwards
Fort
Hia
Prominent Republican Snubs Quiet Concession on Warren Loss
A noted Republican leader dropped a remark signaling concern over Warren's electoral prospects. The remark suggested worry about a potential defeat, reflecting internal jitters within the party.
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Ananias Club
New York
Teddy
J. P. Morgan
George R. Sheldon
New York State
Rockefeller
Pomerene
Coal Trust
Bob la Follette
Taft
Local Weather Bureau Guide TO Farmers
Sugest
H. F. Hall
Sha
Ft. Russell Boys
Eleventh Infantry
Mountain and Plains
Washington
Gen. Edwards
Quero
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