Train bandit Carlisle sends fancy works from prison
Mrs Edna Presle of Douglas Wyoming reports receiving dollars dresser scarfs and other items from convict William L Carlisle while he is wounded and recaptured. He asks proceeds to fund a business course and notes he remains injured from the escape and prior hold up near Medicine Row.
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Douglas
Wyo
Edna E. Presle
William L. Carlis
Carlisle
Rawlins
Estabrook
Carlile
Medicine Row
Captain Nickerson Turns Delayed Yellowstone Trip
Captain H G Nickerson finally visits Yellowstone after repeated missed summers. His wife Mrs Nickerson and daughter Mrs Fred Stratton of Riverton organized a fishing trip to Brooks Lake to kidnap him into the excursion, and the party traveled in two cars through the park, enjoying the journey before returning home the first of the month.
Riderless Horse Reveals Cowboy's Plight
TORRINGTON Wyo Sept 6 James Britton Reed ranch near Fort Laramie is unconscious and in critical condition in the hospital here from injuries after being thrown from his horse during range riding. He is believed to have a skull fracture and surgeons hold little hope for recovery.
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Torrington
Wyo
James Britton
Reed Ranch
Fort Laramie
Prisoner Confesses Series of Burglaries
Charles Morgan a 28 year old captured burglar from Missoula Montana confessed to the post office burglaries at Ardmore D C Osage and Newcastle Wyoming during the past weeks and admitted numerous petty burglaries in the region He stole only small sums from each post office and was taken to the county jail in Newcastle Wyoming.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Charles Morgan
Upton
Ardmore
D. C
Osage
Missoula, Mont
Repairs Ahead for Wrecked DH-4 Mail Plane in Rock Springs
Rock Springs Wyoming September 4 extensive repairs are needed on a DH-4 mail airplane wrecked Saturday afternoon during a landing from Cheyenne The pilot Walter Stephens was severely jolted but has returned east for another plane Two other DH-4 ships that accompanied the damaged craft continued the flight Sunday
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Cheyenne
Walter Stephens
Assassinated Man Found Shot Near Jireh Field
Sheriff Joss investigates the death of Derminick Nosso, 46, found shot in a field north of Jireh, Lusk Wyoming. The probe sheds no light on the shooter or possible accomplices, and details remain limited as the case unfolds.
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Lusk
Wyo
Joss
Derminick Nosso
Jireh
Roe
Burglar Leaves Note After Looting Skinner Pool Hall
A burglar who entered the Skinner pool hall in Obage Wyoming left a scrawled note to the victim saying Excuse me but temptation should not be placed in my way. He stole a quantity of cheap jewelry from a punch board lottery prizes.
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Obage
Arapahoes’ Sacred Pipe Viewed by Indian Commission Leader
General Hugh L. Scott tours the Bhoshon and Arapahoe reservation in Lander Wyoming seeking to witness the Arapahoe sacred pipe, a relic tied to creation traditions. The rite requires barefoot entry, face paint, and a full day of ceremonies led by high priest Oscar White. The artifact, about two feet long, is kept wrapped in cross fox furs and cloths.
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John Roberts
A. L. Corey
R. H. Balcom
Arapahoe
Collie Judson
Ita
Oscar White
New York
Mexican Fugitives With Onions Car Tells of Burglaries
Two Mexican prisoners captured at Henry Nebraska were moved to Platte county jail in Wyoming charged with complicity in the Guernsey burglary spree. They were found in an onion car with clothing emitting a strong odor. Four suspects tied to the three Guernsey robberies are sought. Loot from Mercantile Thompson Drug and Dumm Hardware totaled about 2500 dollars, with about 200 recovered.
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Wheatland
Wyo
Henry
Neb
Platte County
Guernsey
G Mercantile Company
Thompson Drug
Dumm Hardware
Diamond Drill at Osage Finds Coal
A diamond drill at Osage Wyoming prospecting for oil at shallow depths has shown coal at 40 feet. The operators indicate they will not continue unless they choose to, as the effort may be uneconomic. The drill penetrated a bituminous coal vein several feet long.
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Osage
Wyo
Victim of Taxicab Driver Oklahoma Lynch Wyomingite
Mr and Mrs William Nida rushed from Tulsa Oklahoma after news of their son Homer Nida killed in a taxicab robbery. Tom M Owens, a taxicab driver accused of complicity, was lynched by a mob after identification by the Nidas. Nida, a expendable ex man, went to ark 1 venator, lives at
Cloud Peak Climb Details Triumph and Trials
Gerald F. Coons recalls a Basinite expedition to Cloud Peak, the Horn range summit. Camp at Paintrock ranch, then a tough ascent via Lake Solitude with a Forestry Service built trail. Snow and rock hindered progress but the party reached the peak for a sweeping view of Lakes Solitude Mistymoon West Tensleep Lily Grace and Glacier Lake.
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Lake Solitude
Cloud Peak
Forestry Service
Paintrack
South Pineyecreek
Buffalo
Solitude
Mistymoon
West Tensiéep
Lily
Grace
Piney Creek
Glacier Lake
South Piney Creek
Peak Reach By Party After Nine Hours Of Climbing
A mountaineering party reached the summit at 3 30 p m after a long ascent and began descent at 4 a m the next day. They observed alpine features such as needles and cliffs, noted fires in the region, and were greeted at Lake Solitude by engineers rebuilding the trail.
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Lake Solitude
Self Defense Story Behind Green River Man’s Killing
Preliminary hearing in Rock Springs Wyoming held for Francis Barrett on murder charges in the August 26 shooting of Paul Walker near Linwood Utah. Witnesses say Barrett acted in self defense after Walker drew a gun. Barrett testified he fired in response and later surrendered to the sheriff.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Francis Barrett
Highley
Green River
Paul Walker
Finch Ranch
Barrett
Linwood
Walker
Ed. Maas
Maas
Ed Finch
Barret
Pinch Ranch
Green Rive
Cordher Rogan
Remarkable Letter on Sickness and Recovery from Mrs Bruce
A Brooksburg Indiana woman recounts a long illness after childbirth and a difficult recovery. She describes repeated displacements from lifting heavy boxes in her youth and a doctor’s advice, followed by family trials and the impact of her illness and its treatment.
MGK Carter 13 Storm Victim Struck by Lightning
Nick B. Carter, age 13, identified as engine herder for a Union Pacific yard crew, was instantly killed by lightning around 1 pm while performing duties. His body showed a slight facial mark as witnesses found him.
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Mgk" Carter
Nick B. Carter
Union Pacific
Death in Tent Leads to Revolver Discovery
The wounded man did not die instantly and may have returned to the tent before placing a revolver on the bed and then going to the rear of the tent where he died. Barrett was released from custody.
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Barrett
Obituary Notice for Mr. Carter and Local Rail Yard Work Progress
The obituary notes Mr. Carter an unmarried former railroad employee in Cheyenne whose death causes sorrow among his large circle of friends. Coroner Ed wards absent and undertakers Early-Brickler Brothers handle arrangements. body held for distant relatives. Also mentions gas line projects near Casper Creek and Platte River with progress updates on lines and related work in the city.
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Edwards
Early-Brickler Brothers
Mr. Carter
Cheyenne
Carter
Minds Back On CS Face After League Scandal
In San Francisco, Congress and league teams regain focus after a scandal that nearly halted proceedings, signaling renewed attention to the CS Face event and upcoming schedule.
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San Francisco
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