Two Startling Affidavits in Parkison Innocence Plea
Judge Scott heard a motion for a new trial for Frank B. Parkison charged with murder after a March barber shop affidavits claim Knight the trumpeter confessed to killing Roy Baker and clearing Parkison. Keller Palmer describe Knight as distraught, desertion linked, but evidence deemed inadmissible. Parkison hopeful.
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Henry Knight
Roy Baker
Knight
Scott
Frank B. Parkison
Fort Russell
Frank H. Clark
Davidson
Baker
Parkison
Frank Keller
Eddy and
Ferguson Streets
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Wyoming
Jos. A. Palmer
Fort
D. A. Russell
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
Parkinson
Winding Up in District Court Calender Items
District court adjourns to August 10 as several cases advance. Kelley vs Bresnahen overruled motion for new trial with bill of exceptions due next term. Anthony vs Wyoming Hereford Assn and Hopkins vs Fisher similar. State vs Chas Grane burglary of salmon car. Nelle prosequi entered. State vs Brennan not guilty plea in boy stabbing. bond $300. case continued. Embree pleads guilty to grand larceny. mining case Selden-Sheffer heard. Judge Scott to pass sentences today.
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Kelley
Bresnahen
Anthony
Wyoming Hereford Association
Same
Hopkins
Fisher
State
Chas. Grane
Nelle
Contractor East Advances Viaduct Span Assembly
Contractor East reports the viaduct span is on site and being assembled for hoisting. Mr. East says the structure will be completed in two weeks.
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East
Defaulting Postmaster Arrest in Dixon Settlement
Department Inspector Lawrence arrested on the 2d inst at Dixon on Snake river in Carbon county. Postmaster Jas E Cowan must account for 1100 missing in money orders. Cowan arraigned before U S Commissioner Hinnan and given until July 22. Bail set at 1500 and posted. Inspector 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 James P. Julien Refuses Service Certificate
Architect James P. Julien served as a juror in the Fillebrown case and closed his office for eight days. He refused his service certificate claiming the constitution allows a triple sum from the clerk’s computation. Julien has retained counsel to contest the principle.
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James P. Julien
Julien
Jim Kahrna Race Featured At Laramie Fourth
A surging Fourth of July event in Laramie showcased the Jim Kahrna labeled race. Riders sprint from the score, bridle and saddle quickly, raise umbrellas, and race along a mile course stopping at intervals to drop a nickel, eat a sandwich, and light cigars before completing the run. The Boomerang notes several entrants seeking the sandwich and cigar prize as Laramie boasted a very successful race day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kahrna
Laramie
Dangers of the Rail Reported In Two Accidents
John Dearsi of Reno aboard a train bound for Omaha toppled near Ogden after overheating in the car. His right leg was crushed and he was taken to Ogden hospital. In a separate incident Peter Friis, a 55 year old section hand, was struck near Rock Springs and died hours after rescue.
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John Dearsi
Reno
New
Omaha
Ogden
Dearsi
Peter Friis
Rock Springs
Nebraska
Notary Commissioned for Albany County
J. H. Symons of Laramie has been commissioned as a notary public for Albany County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Symons of
Laramie
Albany County
Young Divorcee Wins Absolute Divorce in Five Year Marriage
Margaret T. Conway is granted an absolute divorce from Michael J. Conway on desertion and non support. She is about 20, married five years. Her father, Michael McElroy, died in the railroad house fire on Thanksgiving Day, 1937.
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Margaret T. Conway
Michael J. Conway
Michael McElroy
Will Go North to Attend Court in Lander
Attorneys Campbell Stoll and Potter and likely Judge Van Devanter will travel to Lander this week to attend court. Mr Stoll will aid the prosecution of Smith, the man charged with murdering Geo B Henderson.
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Campbell
Stoll
Potter
van Devanter
Lander
Mr. Stoll
Smith
Geo. B. Henderson
Brennan Wires Jones In Two At Local Ring
Roddy Brennan knocked out Jack Jones of Rock Springs in two rounds after a six round contract. Joe Lynott from this city assisted Brennan. They arrive today. A lunch basket thief was beaten at the Turn Verein picnic and order was restored. Several minor scuffles were kept quiet by police and volunteers during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Roddy Brennan
Jack Jones
Rock Springs
Joe Lynott
Brennan
Turn Verein
Kingman Grove Social and Turn Verein Outing
Members of the Turn Verein and Danish society enjoyed a day trip from the city to Dale Creek Silver Crown and Natural Fort with sports and socializing. The Sunday event at Kingmans featured driving out and a pleasant gathering.
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Kingman Grove
Turn Verein
Dale Creek
Silver Crown
Natural Fort
Kingman’s
Local Baseball Defeat and Capitol Optimism in Temperance Town
The Black Stockings were routed in Sidney on the Fourth by 81 to 13. Brawell and Jack Reeves of the Cheyenne Capitols aided the Greeleys in taking two games from the Black Hawk squad in temperance town with scores 4 to 5 and another game.
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Black Stockings
Sidney
Brawell
Jack Reeves
Cheyenne Capitols
Greeleys
Black Hawk
Temperance Town
Sams Dickey Named Aide on Governor's Staff
Dickey Sams in Evanston appointed aide on the governor's staff. The Turn Verein hall site was cleared yesterday with excavation to begin this morning.
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Sams
Dickey
Evanston
Death of Hannibal Hamlin Prompted National Mourning
President Harrison issues a national notice announcing the death of Hannibal Hamlin former vice president of the United States in Bangor Maine on July 4. Flags will be displayed at half mast on public buildings in respect and honor at his funeral.
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Wasurxotos
Harrison
Hamlin
United States
Hannibal Hamlin
Bangor
Amlin
Jealous lover shoots Choctaw man at Oak Lodge home
John Lowerman, a wealthy Choctaw from near Oak Lodge, was fatally shot by Nellie Bowenkamp as he rested in his house. Bowenkamp, jealous after a broken engagement and his alleged affairs, rode from her home, shot through a window, and fled. she remains at large with rumored good connections.
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Little Rock
John Lowerman
Nellie Bowenkamp
Oak Lodge
T. Lowerman
Lowerman
Murder on Milton Avenue Identifies Axel Lund Body
The body of Axel Lund, a young tailor, was found on Milton Avenue in Chicago. Police arrest Joseph Wright, William Phalan, Edward McCabe, and 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 Joseph Jefferson
On a summer property near President Cleveland's, workers uncovered a giant skeleton while digging a sand hill. The skull remained intact, suggesting a height of 6 feet 6 inches, with a forehead hole resembling an eye socket. Edwin Booth visited and quipped about Hamlet with such a skull, while 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 well known ranchman of Red Buttes passed away in Laramie last Friday.
Penitentiary in ruins after cyclone devastates Baton Rouge
A violent cyclone struck Baton Rouge causing roofs to blow off and trees to uproot. The penitentiary walls collapsed, killing ten inmates and seriously injuring thirty others. Hospital and factory sections were wrecked as fire crews and volunteers rescued the trapped amid widespread destruction.
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Baton Rover
Marshall
Siena
Capitol
Secretary Blaine Improves Health Says Physician
Bar Haxsor July 6. Secretary Blaine has been riding twice today and shows marked improvement. Authorities report he has no Brights disease diabetes or kidney ailment. His pee is better today than before he eats well and exercises in all weather.
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Blaine
Bar Haxsor
Bright
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