Fatal Knife Fight Near Kane Ends in Death
A fatal cutting affray occurred near Kane Saturday afternoon when Dell Drake, a Burlington foreman, stabbed J. J. Russell and then fatally wounded Joe Russell, who died at Greybull hospital Wednesday morning. Drake was bound over to the district court in $1,000 bonds after a Kane hearing. coroner’s inquest found Joe Russell died from a left lung knife wound inflicted as he fled Drake.
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Kane
Dell Drake
Burlington
J. J. Russell
Joe Russell
Greybull
Railroad Construction
Young Russell
Drake
Joe
Russell
Joe Wes
Lovell
F. I. Rue
W. 8
Colling
J. M. Workman
Wis
G. A. Harris
Collins
Wickwire
Dr. Hamilton
State of
Wyoming
Big Horn
Joseph Russell
Cave Canyon
Big Hern
del Drake
W. W. Shaver
P. Datham
A Perkins
Russell Family Mourns as Funeral Held in Omaha
The remains were taken to Omaha for burial with a funeral party leaving Greybull at noon yesterday. The service will be led by Father Stetson at an Omaha undertaker, Heafey & Heafey, with interment in St. Mary’s cemetery, South Omaha, beside Mr Russell’s mother. Sheriff Wickwire apprehended Ed McDonald as he left the state with mortgaged property, then returned to Washakie county with the property.
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Omaha
Greybull
J. J. Russell
Matikin
Trout
Father Stetson
Heafey & Heafey
St. Mary's Cemetery
South Omaha
Mr. Russell
Russell
Wickwire
Ed McDonald
McDonald
Mike Bader
Washakie County
Washakle County
New Curtains for Acme Amusement Houses
Manager Frank Smith of the Acme Amusement company paints new curtains and scenery for Basin play houses. The work is described as badly needed and expected to boost business this summer.
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Frank Smith
Acme Amusement Company
Frank
Higby on the Fair at Douglas Amid State-County Cooperation
Anson Higby of Basin and state veterinarian Dr. Davie visited Sheridan to align with county fair officials for broader state fair support. Sheridan county will send displays to the Douglas fair, with rail lines offering reduced fall rates and a new agricultural hall and stables recently completed. The state fair runs Sept 2 30 and Oct 1 2 with racing shows planned from Montana Basin and Boulder.
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Anson Higby
Sheridan
Sheridan Enterprise
Higby
A. Higby
Basin
State Fair Commission
L. H. Brooks
Sheridan County Fair Association
State Commission
Davie
Douglas
Davis
Miles City
Greater
Cheyenne Club
Sheridan County
Chicago & Northwestern
Union Pacific
Wyoumug
Nebraska State Fur
Nk Vungom Eee Erand Sland
Montana
War Crisis Deepens as Vera Cruz Seizure Sparks Clash
The article describes U S plans to use force after Mexico insults the flag, with Congress approving a resolution and Wilson ordering seizures at Vera Cruz Tampico and other actions. Carranza condemns U S occupation warnings rise, while Huerta receives passports. A separate note discusses nutrition and emmer grain benefits, and a dancing club postponement due to weather.
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Mexico
Wilson
Congress
United States
Senate
Vera Cruz
Prairie
Charge O'Shaughnessy
President Huerta
Admiral Fletcher
Tampico
Washington
Nelson O'Shaughnessy
Mexico City
Huerta
Carranza
Wil Ben
Chihuahua
Bryan
Venustiano Carranza
Joint Army and Navy Board
Basin oil boom near Basin and Greybull in Wyoming
Denver Post staff writer reports a major oil boom spreading in the Basin between Basin and Greybull eight miles north, with many farms and corporations sinking wells. Geologists say the area should yield large petroleum pools and capital is flowing in, though projects emphasize private financing before any public offering. Continued on page three.
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R. G. Dill, Jr
Denver Post
Post
Basin
Wyo
Midwest Refining Company
Casper
Mig Hlorn
Greybull
Frealera
Uncle Sam
Woman's club hosts speaker on emmer grain benefits
The Woman's club met at Fraternity hall with Mrs E J Sullivan in charge. Prof B T Buffum Worland was guest and spoke on emmer as a human food, noting food value and the cycle of nutrition. He urged wiser use of grains amid modern bread trends.
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Fraternity Hall
E. J. Sullivan
B. T. Joslin
Mesdames G. A
Harris
Buffum of
Worland
Emmer
Womap
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Albone Home
The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church will meet at Mrs S W Albone on Thursday April 30 with plans for upcoming church events and fundraising discussed.
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Methodist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of
The
Methodist Church
S. W. Albone
Progress Dinner Charts Fair Plans and Seed Exports
The Progress association met at the Antlers with President Hart. Committee chair J B Thomson and members set to draft a bill for the next legislature based on utilities commissions. Anson Higby urged continued county fair effort and stronger exhibit at the state fair with aims from Lander to Scotts Bluff. Buffum urged regional representation to keep agricultural prestige and noted seed contracts for 1200 acres and 600 acres for Germania and Otto districts. The group emphasized agriculture as the foundation of local prosperity.
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The
Progress Association
Antlers
Hart
W. C. Snow
Fair Committee
G. Gray
Utilities Commission
Bair
J. B. Thomson
E. J. Sullivan
B. C. Hart
Anson Higby
State Fair Board
Big Horn County
Lander
Casper
Sheridan
Douglas
Lark
Wheatland
Torrington
Guernsey
Scotts Bluffs
Neb
B. C. Buffum
Worland
Fior
Asin
Plana
Buffum Pure Seed Company
Germania
Otto Distrieta
Joon
Elf
Mrs Hyde Guests In Worland At A Weekly Bridge Event
Mrs Hyde and Mrs Thos M Hyde and son Charles were entertained this week by Mrs A L Brome in Worland. On Tuesday afternoon Mrs Brome hosted an auction bridge gathering for Mrs Hyde. Mr and Mrs M R Douglas attended Joseph Russell’s funeral in Greybull yesterday.
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Hyde
Thos.m. Hyde
Charles
A. L. Brome
Worland
M. R. Douglas
Greybull
Joseph Russell
New Oil Well Brought In On Torchlight Claim
A new oil well was brought in on the Torchlight claim area, marking a notable development for the field. Company officials reported successful completion and initial production estimates. Local residents await potential economic impact and job opportunities from the raising activity.
Oil men push ahead as new wells planned in Basin fields
Weather delays ease as Barfin and Barritt sign to drill a Sec 19 lot in township 52 north range 92. Hime signs for Sullivan Schenk ONeill Bishop Smith Reed West. Burritt aims to have rig here in thirty days. Northeast of Shell Creek Canyon road an anticlinal trap offers strong value. Greybull Oil plans three wells. Torchlight claim gains a well on Orchard land with gas shows pending test. Orchard developers expect a full summer program on top ground in Basinfield.
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Messrs. Barfin and
Barritt
Sec. 19
Township 52 North
H. H. Hime
E. J. Sullivan
G. J. Schenk
James O'Neill
T. K. Bishop
M. H. Smith
Ed Reed
R. B. West
Greybull Oil Company
Lamb
Ed Good
Basinfield
Sensational Feature Program at Acme Theater
A highly sensational program will be shown at the Acme theater Sunday evening. It promises one of the best programs the Acme Amusement Co. has ever presented. Subjects include The Sheriff's Rival frontier melodrama and Gold and Two Men Rex one reel feature. The Poverty of Riches details the pleasures of poverty and riches. Show begins at p.m. sharp with admission 10 cents.
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Acme
Acme Amuement Co
Gaiety Club Dance At Fraternity Hall
Gaiety club gentlemen hosted a Friday night dance at Fraternity hall for the ladies of the club. Smith Bros. orchestra played well. Hall decor featured cut flowers roses and carnations. Luncheon served at 11 at Mrs J F Leighty home with hosts Mr and Mrs Wise and Mr and Mrs House chaperoning. George A Voorhies of Lusk Wyo arrived to seek land for cattle and assess suitable quarters for large cattle operations. He travels with Anson Higby and will survey the country and consider locating.
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Gaiety Club
Fraternity Hall
Smith Bros
J. F. Leighty
F. A. Wise
Fred House
George A. Voorbles
Lusk
Wye
Mr Voorhies
Mr. Voorhies
Anson Higby
Will
Card Of Thanks Expressing Gratitude After Bereavement
J J Russell and wife Miss Matilda Russell thank friends for expressions of sympathy and kindness shown during their bereavement.
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J. J. Russell
Miss Matilda Russell
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District Court
State Fair
Frontier Show
O'Shaughnessy
Woman's Club
Buffum
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