Murder Trial in Albany County Brings Horrific Burned Deed
In Laramie a jury hears the case of George Black charged with murdering Robert Burnett a ranchman. The prosecution details a land dispute ending May 28 with Burnett shot and buried then burned, bone fragments found by Mary Burns leading to Rockwell and Black arrest. Rockwell confesses aiding the crime. Black's defense awaits. The trial opened Saturday and is expected to conclude soon.
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Laramie
Daily Sun
George Black
Robert Burner
Laramie City
Albany County
H. V.S. Groesbeck
Robert Burnett
Missouri
Burnett
Black
Dwight Rockwell
Burnett Place
Rockwell
Benjamin Black
North Park
Colorado
New Oil Prospects From Wyoming Suggested
An oil expert from Lander writes that Wyoming oil can distill to fine table oils and olive oil substitutes. He argues the crude can yield fuel and gas and supports a pipeline to metropolitan markets like Omaha and Portland, predicting Omaha would consume about seven thousand barrels daily.
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Lander
Wyoming
Omaha
Denver
Portland
Union Pacific earnings rise but fall from last year
September report shows earnings up over 22 percent year over year though last September was unusually strong. Net earnings exceed 3 percent with a large general income credit, and monthly gains near 240000 likely to continue. Dividends suspended five years may resume after government debt is settled. Territory of Wyoming sues Laramie County over delinquent taxes. current board not responsible for prior administration.
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Union Pacific
Denver
Laramie County
Wyoming
Board of Commissioners
Memorial Verse on Civil War Veterans and Decoration Day
A solemn, verse laden commemoration recalls Decoration Day rituals and the roll call of fallen veterans. It honors soldiers from both North and South, their memories, and the enduring duty to keep their monuments and sacrifices alive through time.
remembrance and valor in freedom's domain
The verse recalls those who fell in battle and earned liberty with steadfast courage. It honors steadfast purpose, the heritage of priceless value to posterity, and the enduring honor of those who die for their country as the nation remembers.
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Howe
Liberty
Haro
Etrife
Murder of Foreman on Sweetwater River Near Myersville
Green River Wyoming Nov 6 five men are jailed on murder charges after an emigrant party from Rapid City is accused of killing a man near Myersville on the Sweetwater. Sheriff Arthur Sparhawk and Deputy Cicero Avant pursued the trail via South Pass City Granger Rawlins and Lander. The motive given was the theft of $40 from a member of the party.
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Green River
Wyo
Arthur Sparhawk
Fremont County
Cicero Avant
Sweetwater
Myersville
Sparhawk
Rapid City
Dakota
South Pass City
South Pass
South Dakota Senators Pick Noted Seats in Senate Chamber
The two South Dakota senators chose seats on the extreme southeast wing of the Republican side. Moody, older by twelve to fourteen years with snow white beard, sits to the right of Chandler of New Hampshire, with Stanford of California and Stewart of Nevada nearby. Pettigrew sits to Moody’s right so the two SD senators sit together. More new-state Republicans will come, possibly six if Montana aligns, while several vacant northern seats will be filled by newcomers from North Dakota and Washington. Seats were assigned on a first come, first served basis.
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South Dakota
Senate
Moody
Chandler
New Hampshire
Chandler’s Left, and Further Around Toward the Center Aisle, Are Seated Messrs
Stanford
California
Stewart
Nevada
Pettigrew
Montana
North Dakota
Washington
Omuaha Fer
Samuel P. Golden Convicted of Third Degree Murder
Samuel P. Golden was found guilty of murder in the third degree at Rawlins district court over the killing of Herman Kerr. Judge Van Devanter sentenced him to life in the penitentiary after overruling a motion for a new trial. The case stemmed from a brutal attack on Kelly Golden, seen as unpremeditated yet wholly excusable by some, with strong Rawlins sentiment prompting a special guard.
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Mary Burns
Laramie
Samuel P. Golden
Rawlins
Herman Kerr
van Devanter
Tuk Sew
Kelly Golden
Rawlles
Golden
Iynehec
Brown recovering from Granite Canon railroad accident injuries
Reports say Mr. Brown the stockman injured in a Granite Canon railroad accident is doing well and expected to recover. Mr Callahan, stabbed at Dutch Pete's saloon, is said to be fading and not expected to survive.
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Brown
Granite Canon
Callahan
Dutch Pete
Governor Warren appoints Gilchrist to represent Wyoming
Governor Warren yesterday named Hon. Andrew Gilchrist to represent Wyoming at the Farmer's National Congress. The event will be held in Montgomery Alabama on the Isthmus? Inet.
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Warren
Andrew Gilchrist
Wyoming
Farmer's National Congress
Montgomery
Ala
Brilliant Girl Guards Drill Delights Fairgoers
The second night of the fair drew larger crowds at Chranged Keefe hall with the Cheyenne's Girl Guards performing intricate drill and the crowd enjoying music, speeches, and a thriving bazaar. Colonel Stitver led Company K in precise maneuvers while Mrs. F. L. Robinson organized elegant art contributions and gifts from local firms.
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Keefe Hall
Grand Army
J. W. Fisher
O'Brien
Waterloo
D. L. Rader
Stitver
Company K
Cheyenne
Girl Guards
Judge Fisher
F. L. Robinson
Sus
Harry P. Signds
Zehner, Beuchner & Co
Rhodes & Troxel
Misses Adamsky
J. M. Carey
Peter Bergerson
George Linton
George Holt
Editorial backs trade group on city growth push
A vigorous editorial from The Yithen endorses joint action by the trade hoard to launch tiduetrial movements for Cheyenne’s growth and prosperity. It links republican ideals to patriotism and ratification benefits amid early statehood.
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Yithen
Tie Sus
Tae
Meeting Called for the City’s Benefit Urged by Board Members
A note urges a board of trade meeting called for the good of the city with urgency. The Cheyenne report quotes Demosthenes on action, saying the key to life’s plan is action, and the need to act promptly is emphasized. The passage blends civic exhortation with classical rhetoric in a concise plea for decisive gathering.
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Board of Trade
Therif
Demosthenes
Verdict in first degree murder trial of George Whack
Crowded court heard closing arguments as George Whack faced murder in the first degree charges. Prosecution tied the crime to Rockwell and Black, with testimony detailing the Burnett cabin shooting and body disposal. Black claimed he was solicited to participate, while Mollie Winsinger linked Jack to Cheyenne and Burnett.
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Black
Burnett
George
TR Sus
Lanai
Wye
Toonight
George Whack
Murda
Grocebeck
Win
Sus
Rockwell
Blick
Burnett's
Mack
Tian
Loomerang
Mollie Winsinger
George Black
Jack
Cheyenne
Vote count on constitution hampered by bad weather
As far as heard from the vote on the constitution, the turnout was light due to foul weather and belief of ratification. Up to this date Tk Sus has received the following returns.
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Tk Sus
Sun Spots and Cheyenne News from Local Fair and Rail Projects
The piece notes Mrs. Robinson's success at the Grand Army fair art department and mentions concurrent Presbyterian church meetings. It reports Mr. M. M. Brown accepting $200 from Union Pacific after a Granite Canon railroad collision waiver, praises Col. Stitver's Co K Girl Guards, and highlights Prof. Martin Flugel joining the Magic City band. It also covers Mr Frank Bond finishing a loon shot mount, a deer shot by Frank Dana, cattle moving to Kansas, and engineers surveying a Burlington and Missouri River extension from Newcastle Wyoming to Rapid City Dakota with aims to reach Mere City.
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M. M. Brown
Granite Canon
Union Pacific
Stitver
Co. K
Magic City
Adcessions
Martin Flugel
Wheeling
West Virgina
Plugel
Cheyenne
Newcastle
Wyenlig
Rapid City
Dakota
Misouri River
HM City
Tly
Mere
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Slack
J. W. Blake
Pease
Carol
Leroes
Ani
Johnson
van de Lande
Joulton
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Nevenshaw
Lynot
Fritz
Ryan
Creegan
Roberts
Russell
Lomer
Smith
Whipple
Taylor
Stumb'ring Brave
Men In Blue
Shilo
Tia
Dhéa
Clourothas Pell
Celie
Deall
Delle
Foreman
The
Sun
B. Foreman
Sweetwater River
Tne Wo Alain
Farmers’ Congress
Wyoming State Archives and Historical Department
the Board of Trade
Ewes
Bordeaux
Pine Bluffs
Fort Laramie
Iron Mountain
Egbert
Sherman Ee
Rock Springs
Grreen Iver Per Esas
Saratoga
Evanston
Lusk
Presbyterian Church
Mr. Smith
Smith, Grillette XV Co
Tle
Prank Bond
Prank Dana
Tiat Morthon
Kansas
Bennett
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