Two Startling Affidavits for Parkison New Trial
Judge Scott heard the motion for a new trial for Frank B. Parkison the corporal judged guilty of manslaughter in the Roy Baker murder near Fort Russell last October. Affidavits claim Knight a trumpeter confessed March that Parkison is innocent. The barbers Keller and Palmer testified Knight spoke of Parkison innocence and self surrender. judge Davidson questioned admissibility.
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Scott
Frank B. Parkison
Roy Baker
Fort Russell
Frank H. Clark
Davidson
Baker
Parkison
Frank Keller
Eddy and
Ferguson Streets
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming
Jos. A. Palmer
Henry Knight
Fort
D. A. Russell
Knight
Oy Baker
Kelle
Laramie
Frank Keven
Seventeenth
Fort D. A
Russell
Wyo
A. Frank Keller
Roy Barker
Towit
Kelley
Affiant
Affiand
United States Army
Reddy
Joseph A. Patmen
Keller
Palmer
Judge Davidson
Winding Up in District Court Calendar
Numerous motions and pleas discussed as district court adjourns to August 10. Cases include Kelley versus Bresnahen with a new trial motion overruled, Anthony v Wyoming Hereford, Hopkins v Fisher, and State v Grane for burglary of a salmon car. Chas Embree pleads guilty to grand larceny. Selden-Sheffer mining case heard. Judge Scott to deliver sentences today.
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Kelley
Bresnahen
Anthony
Wyoming Hereford Association
Same
Hopkins
Fisher
State
Chas. Grane
Nelle
East contractor readying viaduct span for hoisting
Contractor East received the viaduct span required to complete the structure and assemble it for hoisting. Mr. East stated the viaduct would be finished within two weeks.
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East
Postmaster in Carbon County Arrested Over Short Money Orders
Department Inspector Lawrence was arrested on the 2d at Dixon on Snake River in Carbon county. Postmaster Jas E Cowan is $1,100 short in his money order account. Cowan arraigned before US Commissioner Hinnan and given a continuance to July 22. Bail set at $1,500 and posted. Lawrence left for the north this morning.
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Lawrence
Dixon
Snake River
Carbon County
Jas. E. Cowan
Cowan
United States
Hinnan
North
Juror's Fee Fight Over Eight Day Service
Architect James P. Julien served as a juror in the Fillebrown case and his office was closed for eight days. He refused the certificate for service at two dollars per day claiming the constitution allows a triple sum as computed by the clerk. Julien has retained counsel and will contest the principle.
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James P. Julien
Julien
Jim Kahrna Race Stirs Laramie Fourth Fair
The Boomerang notes a lively crowd as multiple riders enter a quirky event in Laramie on the Fourth. Competitors, stationed behind the grand stand, sprint to their ponies, brace umbrellas aloft, and perform a chain of tasks from saddle-up to midway refreshments before finishing a mile race with cigars lit.
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Jim Kahrna
Laramie
Dangers of the Rail Rears Two Tragedies in West
John Dearsi of Reno was ticketed to Omaha when he fell from a train near Ogden. The wheels crushed his right leg and he faded after heat and fainting on the platform. he lies in Ogden hospital. Peter Friis, a section hand, was struck near Rock Springs and died hours after rescue. He was 55 with a Nebraska family.
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John Dearsi
Reno
New
Omaha
Ogden
Dearsi
Peter Friis
Rock Springs
Nebraska
Notary Commission Granted to J H Symons
J H Symons of Laramie has been commissioned as a notary for Albany County.
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J. H. Symons of
Laramie
Albany County
Appeal to Court in Nine Bawdy-House Nuisance Suits
Citizens in the West End have filed nine complaints seeking permanent injunctions against owners and keepers of bawdy houses. The actions accuse nuisances that injure property values and disturb peace, with hearings adjourned to August. Attourney A C Campbell leads the suit. Meanwhile ex-Vice President Hannibal Hamlin has died at 8:15 p.m. after collapsing at Tarratine Club rooms in Hannibal Hamlin’s death noted with funeral details forthcoming.
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West End
District Court
Chas
W. Rogers
James Ferris
Tillie Shannon
Josie Wallace
James Talbot
Stella Ridgeway
Mary L. Lytle
Milton Taylor
May Spencer
Chas. McGarvey
Pearl Raymond
Dellie Myers
Jessie Strong
Nellie Clark
Grace Roe
A.c.campbell
Tue Lux
Hannibal Gamia Bead
Baxcor
Hannibal Hamlin
Tarrantine Club
Hamlin
Robinson
Charles Hamlin
Ellsworth
Frank Hamlin
Chi
Young divorcee granted absolute divorce in five year marriage
Margaret T Conway was granted an absolute divorce from Michael J Conway on grounds of desertion and non support. She is 20, married five years. Her father Michael McElroy died in a railroad house fire on Thanksgiving Day 1857.
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Margaret T. Conway
Michael J. Conway
Michael McElroy
Lawyers to Attend Court in Lander This Week
Will Go North reports Campbell Stoll and Potter attorneys and Judge Van Devanter will travel to Lander for court. Mr Stoll will assist in prosecuting Smith the man accused of murdering Geo Henderson.
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Campbell
Stoll
Potter
van Devanter
Lander
Mr. Stoll
Smith
Geo. B. Henderson
Brennan Finishes Jones in Two Rounds at Rock Springs Fight
Roddy Brennan defeated Jack Jones of Rock Springs in two rounds after a six round agreement. Joe Lynott assisted Brennan. They will be here today. A Turn Verein picnic saw a lunch basket thief thrashed and several minor scuffles abated by police as the Fourth of July spirit ran high.
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Fisti
Roddy Brennan
Jack Jones
Rock Springs
Joe Lynott
Brennan
Turn Verein
Kingman Grove Outing With Turn Verein and Danish Society
A group from the Turn Verein enjoyed a fine outing at Kingman grove with sports and social activities. Attendees traveled from the city to Dale Creek Silver Crown and Natural Fort, while Sunday events at Kingman’s included driving out by the Danish society.
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Kingman Grove
Turn Verein
Dale Creek
Silver Crown
Natural Fort
Kingman’s
Black Stockings Lose to Sidney Nine by Big Margin
Base Ball notes show the Black Stockings of this city defeated at Sidney on the Fourth by 81 to 13 0 8. Brawell and Jack Reeves of the Cheyenne Capitols aided the Greeleys in two wins over the Black Hawk team at the temperance town with scores of 4 5 and ...
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Black Stockings
Sidney
Brawell
Jack Reeves
Cheyenne Capitols
Greeleys
Black Hawk
Temperance Town
Sams Dickey Named Aide to Governor's Staff in Evanston
Sams Dickey of Evanston has been appointed an aide on the governor's staff. The Turn Verein hall site was cleared yesterday and excavation will begin this morning.
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Sams
Dickey
Evanston
President Harrison Declares Death of Hannibal Hamlin
The president announces Hannibal Hamlin death at Bangor Maine on Saturday July 4 and orders national flags at half mast on the day of his funeral in honor of his public service and varied careers.
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Wasurxotos
Harrison
Hamlin
United States
Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
Amlin
Jealous lover shoots Choctaw man in home near Oak Lodge
John Lowerman, a wealthy Choctaw, was fatally shot by Nellie Bowenkamp at his house near Oak Lodge while the two had recently broken an engagement. Bowenkamp fled. she is described as well connected and at large.
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Little Rock
John Lowerman
Nellie Bowenkamp
Oak Lodge
T. Lowerman
Lowerman
Murder at Milton Avenue Sparks Chicago Robbers Roost Case
Body of Axel Lund a young tailor found on Milton avenue. Police arrest Joseph Wright William Phalan Edward McCabe Jerry and Cornelius McCarthy for complicity. Wright confesses to a robbers roost at 60 Milton avenue where the murder occurred.
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Chicagoe
Curiaco
Milton Avenue
Axel Lund
Joseph Wright
William Phalan
Edward McCabe
Jerry
Cornelius McCarthy
Wright
No. 60
Huge Skeleton Unearthed by Actor Jefferson at Bay Estate
At his summer estate near Bay Mass Joseph Jefferson uncovered a massive skeleton when excavating a sand hill. Only the skull survived being moved and lacked eye sockets suggesting a cyclops. Edwin Booth visited and speculated on Hamlet with such a skull. Local scientists offered no explanation.
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Bizzaxps Bay
Mass
Joseph Jefferson
Cleveland
Mr. Jefferson
Edwin Booth
Mr. Booth
Jefferson
Mrs Gilmore of Red Buttes Dies in Laramie
Mrs. Gilmore, wife of the prominent Red Buttes ranchman, died in Laramie last Friday.
Penitentiary in ruins after cyclone tears through Baton Rouge
A July cyclone tore through Baton Rouge demolishing the penitentiary and destroying dozens of buildings. Ten prisoners died and thirty were injured at the prison. many more suffered in surrounding damage as trees and debris clogged streets. The city faced widespread destruction with rescue efforts ongoing.
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Baton Rover
Marshall
Siena
Capitol
Secretary Blaine’s health showing marked improvement
July 6 report notes Secretary Blaine is in better condition with improved appetite and energy. Doctors report his urine output better than before and he is active in all weather as he recovers from kidney concerns.
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Blaine
Bar Haxsor
Bright
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Baton Rouge
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Deering
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J. S. Case & Oliver Plows
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