27 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
1
Convict claims the money secured by the Wilcox train robbery is cached near Cheyenne. The statement details a hidden stash and ties the loot to the long-ago robbery, with authorities weighing the credibility of the confession and possible follow-up searches planned in Wyoming.
A contested story reports Natrowa County voters approved a $40,000 courthouse project. The contract calls for a $20,000 bond and completion within eight months, with bids advertised by the county clerk and architect.
The obituary notes Mee Jame Mande a nurse who aided Confederate Army troops during the War of Rebellion. She died after four years of service and was laid to rest at the Lagan Avenue chapel in Denver with interment to follow.
A drowning occurred in an irrigating ditch near Vernon Johnson on June 27. The victim was pulled from the water and later pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities are investigating the incident and awaiting a coroner's report.
Hanna Sports will accompany the team as the group travels to a distant venue for a lone game next Sunday. The roster includes several named players and coaches, with limited readable details about opponents and exact locations.
A brief medical bulletin notes a patient has been unconscious for 48 hours since Tuesday. Doctors say the condition is being monitored with stable vital signs and no new complications observed at this time.
Damien Pollock, a youth near Wooody Landing, was found in the mountains last Tuesday with a concussion after being thrown from a horne. Doctors say he remained unconscious between life and death, despite efforts to revive him. Pollock, about sixty years old, left his home and did not return. A search found him near a rocky area as officials and physicians tried to restore consciousness. The incident prompts continued medical observation and inquiries in the Mountais region.
In a disrupted ceremony at North Park, Mra Nina Lewis and Albert Beat of Wilden wed today under county official oversight. The service faced agitated readings and uncertain proceedings as attendees observed the improvised program and planned reception details.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe forged checks connected to a Rawlins editor. Names and details are unclear due to corrupted text but indicate financial tampering and potential suspects linked to an editor and employer. No definitive dates or locations present.
Joe Gillespie, a former inmate, describes harsh mistreatment at the Evanston Insane Asylum. He accuses Dr. Sulier and attendants of brutal discipline, mentions ex convicts among staff, and recounts a violent reception upon his admission. He urges reform and cites broader concerns about state oversight and treatment of patients.
Fire reported at Mille Tolling Mill destroyed several hundred pounds of prepared copper wire. Blaze not under control yet. firefighters at the scene though no one is in danger. Station director chosen for Wyoming experiment station Dr J W Tower of Lanshik Michigan will succeed Prof Buffum. he and family arrive in August.
Distant dust trails mark a rough Borie cut-off along the MIE Denver line as dirt roads remain passable under dry conditions. Drivers report loose soil and slow travel through the frontier stretch. Local crews monitor for washouts and debris after recent heat and wind.
The Cheyenne Leader reports crews are rushing a new UP line cutoff and mainline sub-cut between Carr and Cheyenne Denver, with Kilpatrick Browns crews at five points. Many men and teams are at work, machinery moved in, and grading stations set. The project aims to complete the cutoff in months and have a new line operating before Blowing Mules event.
A railroad express safe arrived for the Lo Hop and Pou between this city and centenmi hi. It will be brought into use soon with passenger service inaugurated.
Train delays disrupted dairy traffic as dipping machine No. 3 failed to arrive from the yard and No. 5 faced longer holdups. Cattle companies endured detours while crossings near North Platte remained impassable. A wreck caused widespread disruption. road access was restored late last night.
A report notes that sheep were given to them prior to a hearing before Judge Hynds. The fragment focuses on the transfer of livestock and the judicial setting.
Ranchmen in Sheepot District report multiple thefts over monthe six jen. Thirteen items taken from Yank McDonald and others. Judge Hynds presiding as Joan Peruse, Joan Thomas, William Thomas, Terrence Lickey and Joan Kaunman arraigned for trial. Defense admits taking sheep but claims permission from the herder in charge. Prosecution expects a long inquiry over several days with witnesses to be examined.
Rawlins area store changes hands following the death of two men linked to a fatal incident at the Keefe grocery, now sold to new owners. The widow, Mrs. Keefe, plans to move to San Angelo, California, to reside with relatives.
At the mooring of the Llyrdnite club Walton will Wilk discuss Humane Society work in Wyoming. Professor Herbert Nowell will speak on wildlife preservation and the proposed burial ordinance for aliens at the evening session.
Frank Hoswell, traveling through Laramie, notes an imminent project with a large ditch planned nearby. The statement mentions water diversion and opposition from attorney Conrail Himbile ton regarding the Tellin ribyay project.
Fragmentary text reports a death and burial request, mentioning Lane Harbin and Glenoger Turday. Passages reference Colorado Springs burial, parents requesting prime body transfer, and possible family names Hurteon and Mynamed. The legible bits suggest a deceased individual and a burial arrangement within a local notice context.
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