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Rail caper in Sheridan and new elk sighting near Big Timber
George Desmond, fleeing on a freight train, was captured at Newcastle while trying to leave the state. Near Big Timber rancher King reported an elk only feet away in a pasture, prompting a successful shot.
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George Desmond
Sheridan
Wyoming
Newcastle
King
Big Timber
Mr. King
Burlington
Bombay
Cutbank
Dail Stark
Billings
James Cowan
Viginia City
Cowan
Kailspell
National Forest
Olney
Major Gordon
Inspector-General’s Office
Ranger de Greet
Montana
Montana Association of Congregational Churches
Helena
Great Falls
A. L. Wilson
C. H. Campbell
T. Howell
Livingston
R. Spencer
Laurel
E. Flint
W. Johnson