Episode 4 - Riot in the Wyoming Legislature

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06/10/24 • 40 min

Buffalo Tales: Stories from Wyoming History

Fisticuffs and politics? Politics in Wyoming can be heated at times but is usually sedate. But not always... Join Jeremy and John as they chat about the wildest day in the history of the Wyoming Legislature. This red-letter day in 1913 during the 12th Wyoming Legislature included a riot on the floor of the Wyoming House of Representatives. List in as our intrepid historians explore the events that led to the legendary riot, some insights into the Wyoming legislative process, and why there is no "official" record of it ever happening...
Episode References:
Nickerson, Gregory, "Fistfight on the House Floor," Blog. Wyoming Historical Society, May 22, 2023, https://www.wyohistory.org/blog/fistfights-house-floor.

"Riot and Pandemonium Rule When Pratt Denies Roll-Call." Cheyenne State Leader (Cheyenne, Wyoming), 1913, 2.

"Speaker Pratt's Ignorance About the House Rules." Cheyenne State Leader (Cheyenne, Wyoming), 1913.

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"Riot and Pandemonium Rule When Pratt Denies Roll-Call." Cheyenne State Leader (Cheyenne, Wyoming), 1913, 2.

"Speaker Pratt's Ignorance About the House Rules." Cheyenne State Leader (Cheyenne, Wyoming), 1913.

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Episode 3 - The Murder of Mark Niilson

John & Jeremy are back after a short hiatus. On this episode, we're heading to Sheridan and Campbell Counties for a murder. In 1928, a man walked into Sheridan and confessed to killing his father-in-law. The story spread across Wyoming in a matter of days, especially when the trial began shortly afterward. We have changed some of the names in this story since family members still reside in Northern Wyoming.
**Notice** This episode contains adult subject matter regarding murder and sexual assault. It might not be suitable for everyone. Listener discretion is advised.
References
Georgen, Cynde, "The Killing of Charlie O.." Trail End Guides, Inc., January 6, 2014, https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/52eea935-cebe-4546-8f11-ef0918f6e138/downloads/The%20Killing%20of%20Charlie%20O.pdf?ver=1699555369475.

"Homesteader to Be Tried for Murder." Casper Daily Tribune (Casper, Wyoming), January 20 1928.

"Ranch Killing Investigated." Casper Daily Tribune (Casper, Wyoming), January 19 1928.

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Episode 5 - The Tale of Big Nose George, Part 1

Murders, Vigilante Justice, and an odd pair of shoes. John and Jeremy begin the tale of one of Wyoming's most infamous outlaws, Big Nose George Parrot. In the first of a two-part series, our hosts explore how a botched train robbery in the summer of 1878 began a chain of increasingly violent and macabre events in Southern Wyoming. Part one of the tale explores the infamous Elk Mountain Murders and how the search for justice ended with the hanging of "road agent" Dutch Charley in Carbon, Wyoming.
This episode describes several violent murders. The content is not suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.
Episode References:
Miller, Mark E. Big Nose George: His Troublesome Trail. Glendo, WY: High Plains Press, 2022.

Van Pelt, Lori. “Big Nose George: A Grisly Frontier Tale.” Big Nose George: A Grisly Frontier Tale, November 15, 2014. https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/big-nose-george-grisly-frontier-tale.
Wyoming Digital Newspaper Collection. Accessed June 23, 2024. https://wyomingnewspapers.org/.

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