18 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1907
Page
1
Walter Jarkwn, a 24 year old Black man from Nowhere, faces a charge under the Hepburn Bill after an arrest this afternoon. He is to be tried on one count for viewing in taboarstat commerce laws, with a preliminary hearing set tomorrow in the county jail.
The second day of the 20th annual meeting featured Rev. Lansdell and Roy Lallg addressing immigration concerns. Fitch elaborated on the topic while speakers from Wy and nearby groups discussed impacts on education and community life. sessions included lectures by Brown and colleagues on theology, domestic science, and rural schooling.
Rawlins Wyoming hosts a planned immense mill project as Granberg of Benim Cond Co arrives to inspect and aid in preparations for the operation. Local officials and investors coordinate to secure materials and manpower for the mining facility.
A garbled item notes a gold medal awarded to broncho busting competitors with names including White and Mead, mentioning counties and towns such as Wayne, Me, and Albany. The text is fragmented but indicates a fair or contest result with a notable winner and associated locations.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a local sports note with unclear names and a game time listed around seven ten this evening. The readable items include two team names and a venue hint but lack coherent context or results.
A gunman was easily captured by Sheriff Bath after a clever trap set by the sheriff. The arrest ends a bold escape attempt and shows swift law enforcement action in the county.
Sheriff Rath pursued Dick Colford after a claim of being ambushed near his hillside home. Colford denies the accusation and says he was shot at while meeting officers. Kaswatin Augint accuses Colford of firing during the confrontation and vows further action.
Marie Smart, daughter of Mr and Mrs Pete Smart of the Easter hotel, yesterday won the prize toy Penmanship at the university from a field of competing students. The prize, a fine fountain pen, was given by Mike Méuter, teacher of polimanship.
Nebrae metropolis boosters expressed strong approval after a visit to Gem City in a positive showing. Local officials noted enthusiastic reception and raised prospects for future cooperation between Laramie and Omaha.
A lively gathering in Omaha featured Richwood on a goodwill visit by boosters from Laramie and Rawlins. The occasion fostered genuine mixing among local businessmen and Midwest peers, with informal speeches and music filling the air as the train departed on schedule.
A son was born yesterday afternoon to Mr and Mrs Ben Patrick of 608 Lewis street. Mother and baby are reported healthy in a joyous household as the family welcomes the new arrival.
Denver hosts a three day public land convention at the roadway theatre with 100 delegates from western states including Colorado and Wyoming leading the talks. Notables such as James R. Guild and Binger Ballinger attend while Senator Clark of Wyoming supports President Roosevelt’s land policies and delegates from major cities and counties arrive to weigh federal control versus leasing proposals.
A tornado in Perry Khewp company camps near Casper injures a man with a fractured hip and possible death. Doc Jtora rides from Uist City to the scene as camps and wagons are destroyed. In Trinidad a Santa Fe wreck injures eighteen with seven dead, rails derailed by spill in weather.
The Market Town boosters arrived in Laramie after a 4500 mile, sixteen day trip aboard a palatial wine car train. Omaha Elks quartette performed for crowds at Second and Grana while merchants mingled with locals. Governor Sheldon of Nebraska, noted for the square deal, joined the visit and praised reducing railroad rates benefiting the region.
Edward Burton of Rawlins Wyoming identified by police as the man who killed an inmate at a Rawlins home. Sheriff Horton reported Barton accused of forgery. police dispute Horton's statement. Attempted arrest followed with years of fruitless searching for the murderer.
A university music school recital highlighted Hunton's strong performance with clear technique and expressive phrasing. Audience members praised the soloist's control and musical maturity across varied selections.
Fourth annual recital at Ui school of music presented by University ensembles and soloists. Stu dents, led by Evelyn Cortheil, performed works from Bach to Chopin with note of promise for future studies in New York. Audience favored soloist Hunton in later performance and praised the overall program.
A brief wedding schedule mentions Harry Priew and others in Casper with guests from Ninth and University streets. The ceremony is set for tomorrow evening at a family home and will feature a performance by local musicians.
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