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Newspaper

Laramie Boomerang

Location

Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1903

Page

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Richardton Ranch Killing Case Across Hillside Town

A troubled tale centers on Tucker accusing George Bacus of attempting murder at the Richardton Ranch. Tucker describes being asleep when Bacus allegedly attacked with a razor, then Bacus pursued him with a knife and gunfire as officials gather evidence.

Tucker George Bacus Eker Haens Bacus Bac Bacis Mra Burk Dr. Miller Cook Erife Yund Mr. Stark

Missing Man Inquiry Reaches Richardson Ranch

Yesterday afternoon Mr. William Owen, who employed Bacis last year, drove toward the Richardson ranch hoping to locate the main hideout and persuade them to surrender. By late last night, Owen had not returned, prompting a search.

Baucus William Owen Bacis Richardson Ranch Tor Owen

Norfolk gas plant visit prompts Laramie lighting talks

Cehinelmen Gates Petersen and Tregoning returned from Norfolk Nebraska where they inspected the gas plant in operation. The Norfolk Press notes a city council meeting tonight where Jay Burns owner of the gas franchise will present a lighting proposal. The party also included J E Gates Fred Tregoning and Ole Paterson.

Cehinelmen Gates Petersen Tregoning Norfolk Nebraska Jay Burns Norfolk Press Laramie Wyoming J. E. Gates Fred 3

The Wool Market Prices Rise Across West States

The West shows stronger wool prices with upward trends. Wyoming bids reach 14 1 2 cents, Idaho sees runs 2 cents higher than last year, Nevada wool largely sold out with a Nevada sale planned for June 17 at Reno. Rawlins clips move about 15 1 2 to 16 1 8 cents to Boston buyers amid heavy regional losses for sheepmen. Freight cuts to 212 1 2 cents May 5. May 20 purchases around 13 cents.

West Wyoming Idaho Nevada Rone Judge Grant Rawlins Wyo Boston Boise

Homeseekers Arrive Near Wheatland in 35 Wagons

Wheatland hosts arriving homeseekers from Colorado Kansas Nebraska and the East led by Juno J Mason of Central City Nebraska with ten or more settlers. They disembark at Lookout station and travel by wagon to the Wyoming Development Co reservoir on the Laramie plains. They rest there overnight and proceed to Wheatland to survey the irrigation project en route.

Wheatland Wye Juno J. & Mason Central City Neb Colorado Kansas Nebraska Lookout Station Big Laramie Plains Wyoming Development Company

Broad daylight escape from Auxillary Penitentiary

Convict No. 516, serving eight months for forgery and once trusted, escaped from the Auxilary Penitentiary in daylight on a Saturday. Guards misdirected by feeding horses. search parties scoured the chicken coop and the east hills, with sightings of a man in work clothes and trainer's gear noted by boys in the yards. He is described as a red-faced man with brown hair and gray eyes and is believed to be hiding in the hills east of the city as authorities pursue him.

Main Godlad Raul Wim

Ground to Pieces at Wolcott

A man found dead beside a railroad line near Wolcott was identified as a tramp. The remains were taken to a coroner in Cavhun for examination and burial. Authorities believe the death resulted from an unknown train-related incident and are investigating the circumstances.

Wolcott Wolcott Yeateniay Tawihia Burke Cavhun Tt Ie

Judge Grants May Report on Civil and Verbal Case Recoveries

Chant reports the past month’s line items for the city and case fund noting $69.20 in civil cases and $4000 in verifiable cases collected.

Fielion Cltyabetke

Geyser of Petroleum Spouts From Belgo American Well

Professor Knight reports a Belgo American company well spouting oil at high volume. The No 1 Well in the Little Papoves Fields erupts about every four hours, producing roughly 150 barrels per day. The geyser shoots to increasing heights while the derrick remains over the hole awaiting further eruptions.

Knight Mave M. Pardon Hix Agathe Tie Belge Anmorican Company Willy Rie

Lengthy Horn Case Delays Final Verdict Likely

The Horn murder case drags on with multiple delays as prosecutors await further orders and briefs. A supreme court decision remains uncertain, with trial not yet scheduled. Horn maintains calm outwardly despite grim implications, while reports describe his reaction to a lynching account and growing nervousness.

Berial Horn Supreme Court Decleton Dolig Clitton Newcastle Clifton

Kansas City Flood Devastates City as Bridges Fail

Thousands homeless as the Kaw and Missouri rivers surge through Kansas City in the worst flood on record. Armourdale and Argentine suffer multilateral losses while fires threaten submerged buildings. Water supply cut, bridges gone, and only boats connect the city with flood zones as power plants fail and rail service halts.

Kansas City Missouri Kansas River Tle Armourdale Convention Hall Kaw River Union Station

Chapel in slums of Cheyenne dedicated in Wyoming

Cheyenne Wyoming June 1 yesterday afternoon at thirty cents year look the Presbyterian chapel at the corner of 19th and Snyder street was dedicated by Hey HH McQuilken. The chapel is all in the slime for the reclamation of the fallen and is the first institue law of the kind in Wyoming.

Cheyenne Wyo Presbyterian 19Th Und Snyder Etreate Wis Hey HH. McQuilken Wyoming

Secret Service Active in Laramie During President's Visit

Report from Laramie describes attentive Secret Service presence during the President's speech. Judge Groesbeck noted sudden movements by three strangers near him and the President, speculating the ear trumpet may have appeared as a blunderbuss mouth. Other witnesses observed strangers close to individuals in line and near the President.

Secret Service Laramie Groesbeck Prof. Nelson Aldo Cortell

Buried in a pauper's grave in Newcastle

The body of W. C. Clifton, who confessed to killing Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Church, was interred yesterday in a pauper's grave after lynching by a local vigilance committee last Tuesday night. City cemetery burial was refused and no protests were noted.

Newcastle Wyo W. C. Clifton

Pursuit of Lara Continues Across Wyoming Camps

Deputy Sheriff Leale Snow remains in pursuit of Pedro G. Lara, the Mexican accused of killing John Kuebler, a sheepherder. He searched a sheep camp thirty miles north of Walcott station and then Rawlins, continuing the hunt today with no arrest.

Leale Snow Pedro G. Lara John Kuebler Snow Walcott Station Rawlins

Arrests on No. 6 Last Night Prompt Jail Hold For Sheriff

Diecers Negus and Yelton arrested two men on No. 6 last night for stealing clothes. The suspects are in the county jail awaiting Sheriff Horton of Rawlings to take them into custody.

Diecers Negus Yelton Horton Rawling Tremack

Rough Riding at Cheyenne Won by Guy Holt in Exhibition

The wild horse race in Cheyenne yesterday was won by Guy Holt of Albany County. He delivered a splendid riding display with no riders thrown or injured. The president appeared to enjoy the exhibition.

Cheyenne Guy Holt Albany County

Train Plunges Into the Sea Near Rincon

Santa Barbara, June 1 Overland Passenger Train No 22 derailed about a mile south of Rincon at 8 PM plunging four cars down an embankment into the sea. About 40 injured, some seriously. one woman had arms crushed and may lose them. A special train carried the worst injured to Cottage hospital. many others remained at the scene awaiting transport.

Santa Barbara Cal Rincon Mra J.C. Smith Cottage Hospital Los Angeles

Funeral for Vincent Logan in Anaconda Montana

The funeral of Vincent Logan, killed by a switch engine in Anaconda Montana last Wednesday, was held at the Catholic church yesterday. Father Cumminkey preached a beautiful sermon. Many relatives and friends attended, with Elks members among the pallbearers from the Laramie Lodge.

Vinent Logan Vincent Logan Anaconda Montana Hoy Father Cumminkey Elks Laramie

Yale Wins Intercollegiate Championship in Thrilling Meet

Yale defeats Harvard by half a point to claim the intercollegiate championship and permanent possession of the challenge cup after six wins to Harvard’s four in fourteen years. Beck of Yale takes shot put with 45 feet. W B Shutt of Cornell clocks 9 40 in the two mile, surpassing records.

YALE Harvard New York Htarvard Pennsylvanias Beck W. B. Shutt Cornell Chicago Feld The Athletic Association Marshall University of Michigan Michigan Wolverines

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