04 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1907
Page
1
Professor Morton testifies at the university board session, denying graft charges and clashing with Attorney Burke. The meeting resumes after a tense exchange as Morton defends himself while engineers report minor injuries and other railroad notes trail in.
The civil service commission announces exams in Laramie on June 26 for a weather bureau repairman at $720 a year and on July 4 for a second class steam engineer at $720 a year. A marriage license was issued today to James P. Dawley of Chicago and Helen Martinson of Cheyenne.
A Cody Enterprise report cites a retiring professor accusing university management of robbery and poor oversight. The piece questions attendance growth, political influence at Albany, and calls for exposing a corrupt machine behind the agricultural college.
The Sixteen club will be entertained Thursday evening by Dr and Mrs P O McNitt in a local social event.
Chas Wasson, held in the county jail for two months on forgery charges, was released on $50 bail today to appear at the September term of district court. He departed on No. 4 to St. Joe Missouri this afternoon.
Papers received by Mr and Mrs Joe Scholl recount the eteoot car collision at Elyria Ohio. The Scholl family once lived nearby and personally knew many victims of the awful accident.
The Indian aid society of Trinity Lutheran church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Peter Hothen. Miss Hina Bell has recovered from her recent illness.
Mollie Williams of Laramie records a song titled In the Early Dawn about an outlaw story told by the mother of Dave Merrill. The piece, with music by Williams, was sent to a Chicago publisher and will be repaired in Cheyenne. The Boomerang notes the tale centers on a mixed race family, a river tragedy, and a vengeful knife killing linked to frontier law and passion.
A marriage license was issued today to Bara Hooley and Clara Baker, both of this city. The ceremony was performed by Hon Corlett Downey, a bounty attorney.
A Methodist aid gathering is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 in the church porch. Residents are urged to attend and support the outreach event.
A university investigation begins as Prof Morton assists the inquiry into graft conditions tied to State Farm. The probe substantiates charges and reveals new disclosures about improper practices and potential conflicts of interest.
Prof Morton testified at a university inquiry that State Examiner Henderson’s graft charges against agriculture station officials are founded on facts. He detailed incidents involving Dr Stevens, Dr Blevens, Gramm, and Buffum, including whetted expenses, unrecorded costs, and misleading trips to Chicago and Washington. The proceedings continue with further statements expected tomorrow.
Court records show a quit claim deed for Mary Shaffer and John A Shaffer, a mining claim filing, a warranty deed from Interstate Townsite to Wat wbt Parker, and proof of labor on the Strogaler and Marquardt lode by Utopia Mining Co. An order names James M Murphy guardian of minor heirs. A marriage license issued to Albert W Owen and Mine Bima Goak.
Laramie autoists press for tougher auto ordinance and protection from rock throwing by youths. Committee members Dr Chas Ballard Greenwood and J B Winslow to present tonight, detailing fears, costs, and driver risk as council debates the last reading.
A ranch owner and an employee face grand larceny charges after $50 was stolen from Mes Mury Richardson. The accused, Burke, admitted guilt to grand larceny and is bound over to the superior court for trial.
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