13 Jun 1901
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1901
Page
1
Parker located a prairie homestead between two Laramie rivers and began irrigation on his 480 acre ranch. He built a ditch to water fields from the Big Laramie, kept a small herd of cattle, and lived by steady, intelligent labor. Yesterday he sold the property to Dave Hough for 7500 with a claim of strong future profitability.
Jurors hear testimony as the Orlo-Me murder case proceeds in Wyoming court. Judge Crate rules extended deliberations require a twelfth juror and special venire from Carbon and Saratoga counties. Multiple minor notices follow about local incidents and personnel movements.
West Point reports show 9 candidates presented for entrance examinations last week. 22 passed. 105 others who qualified earlier were admitted to the military academy after taking the oath of allegiance. About half of the third class were allowed furlough today. the rest remain under punishment with leave deferred until mid July.
Port Royal Pa June 13 2084 officials report sixteen dead seven injured from Monday night explosion at Pittsburg Coal company mines. Thousands of dollars in property destroyed. Official fatality and injury toll released by company officials last night.
Chicago records its highest temperature of the year at 89 with humidity at 92. Six prostrations were reported as residents sheltered indoors and preparations for cooling centers continued.
Chief Detective Canada of the Union Pacific secret service left Omaha for Green River Wyoming to lead the search for two robbers after 800 pounds of dynamite were found nearby. Secret service personnel will likely conduct a still hunt as investigators pursue the fugitives who disappeared Saturday evening.
London correspondent reports peace rumors in South Africa amid intrigue around a Boer commander-in-chief's wife hiding in London. Indicates possible consultations with Milner Chamberlain Kruger and unclear surrenders. Wary observers expect a prolonged war despite hints of progress as a local stabbing incident in La Porte ends fatally or near fatally.
Eight new towns in Carbon county show rapid growth with over 200 buildings under construction. Encampment Coppertown Battle, Rudefeha Rambler Riverside Wilwood and Downington plus Pearl, Colo., form a mining district boom. Investments total about 3000000 dollars with merchants thriving and carpenters busy as rail access remains 44 miles away.
Encampment at 400 feet elevation near evo mining areas. Riverside lies one mile north and the two towns may merge soon. The region hosts sixty buildings as Pearl Colorado pursues rapid growth with substantial new hotels and mining properties including Wagner Green Big Horn and Big Creek nearby.
A judge critiques elopements living with in laws after two divorces. He suggests requiring brides to keep house after the next marriage, noting mothers provided home and support from wedding day, but husbands deserted within months.
Sylvester B. Woodman was badly burned about the face and head when a 30.40 shotgun magazine exploded while he hunted wolves on his Sybille ranch. He sought surgical help in Laramie after the accident, and doctors reported no serious eye damage though the left eye was discolored and swollen. Wolves have killed six of Mr. Woodman’s stock this spring in Sybille.
Geo. Pritchard and Mrs. Eliza White were wed by Rev. Frederick Tovia Kroeger at 1682 Fifth Street. J. Pugh stood as Westman, with Amanda Barders as maid of honor. A wedding breakfast followed. Mr. Pritchard works at the rolling mill. Mrs. White arrived recently from Council Bluffs, Iowa.
Eldorado Illinois June 12 The jury in the Jessie Morron case began today with thirty six regular jurors. Eleven were passed for cause by the state and a special venire of 300 names was drawn from the jury box. The defense renewed its motion for a continuance and was again denied.
The report states M M Bogie a wealthy farmer from Vy- Ing dar Rochester Ming committed suicide by hanging in his barn while the family was away on Sunday. No further details were provided.
Denver jurors in the Patterson libel case today reached a partial verdict, acquitting Hill and Stapleton. The jury disagreed on the Republican Publishing Company count and was discharged by Judge Mullen. District Attorney Lindsley says a retrial may involve all three defendants or at least Hill and the company.
Washington reports Mrs McKinley continues to show improvement after consultation with her physicians and expects to spend part of the day in her rolling chair. The bulletin notes the First Lady remains under medical care but is progressing.
Report from Helens Montana states that Arapahoe Indians on the Shoshone Reservation in Wyoming have openly defied authorities and prepared for a barbarous dance. The Montana and Wyoming authorities face rising tension as the state militia is ordered to the arena.
Warren F. Purdy of Northwestern Steamship Co Chicago reports direct Chicago to Great Britain service via St Lawrence is successful. Four steamers already operating with two more planned. Dominion water depth claim verified by North Town voyage. other Chicago lines expected to follow and run direct to Europe.
It is feared that the diseases or mites affecting Governor W. H. Sanford of Alabama may prove fatal, according to reports detailing his deteriorating condition.
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