Bryan Resigns Amid War Policy Clash and Chautauqua Lineup
President accepts the resignation of W. J. Hirgem secretary of state after sustained friction over Europe war policy. He plans to present peace proposals before the American people and hopes to sway the president. Chautauqua program features five musical groups a dramatic company five lecturers and a Tyrolean choir with tours by Dr Cyrus Nusbaum and others in a diverse schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hirgem
Jame 5
Wee
Germany
Ee Meyer
State Department
Score
Greybull Chautauqua
Samphone
q@reet
Cyrus
Nusbaum
Obantanqua
Uncle Cy
Boston
C. Arthur Macleod
Chattauqua
Misa Cheaney
Thomas Elmore Luay
Ridey Poo
Mark Twain
California
Congressmen and Opera Singers Highlight Battlefield Program
A Sunday program features U. S. Congressman Jom W. Ambercrombie delivering a sermon titled The New Patriot, followed by August Hagenow and his band with cornet and mytone solos, plus Madame Ines Ware-Frensh, the renowned grand opera soprano. The festival promises a premier central west showcase under Hagenow’s experienced leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiutangui
U. S
Jom W. Ambercrombie
August Hagenow
Soing
Ines Ware-Frensh
Hageman
Central West
Good Oil Prospect Near Big Horn Basin
Dr B. C. Lee a Sheridan stockholder reports Central Eid company drilling in the Big Horn Basin well down 2000 feet with oil sand expected to be reached soon. Prospects deemed very encouraging as drillers press ahead amid improving outlook for the oil venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. B. CO. Lee
Gheridan
Eid
Big Horn
Sheirdan Pos
Over The Mountains See Crawford Of Gulia
A fragment cites Crawford from Gulia planning to travel this week with families likely to follow. The note mentions crossing a Black and Yellow trail in an auto and hints at relocation near Hadin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Gulia
Hadin
Anniversary Guprige Celebration Atop Wedding Day
Last Tuesday night Mr. and Mrs. I celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary as guests gathered on their porch turning in an avalanche of surprise. The couple welcomed an uninvited mob and hosted games, refreshments, and a pleasant evening, with many tokens left by attendees including Hyde Wet Joslin Gleason Ahrens Wise Berry Johnson H Armeling HH Hime Mrs Donaldson and Winifred Patten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. I
Messrs
and Mesdaies Hyde
Wet
Joslin
Gleason
Ahrens
Wise
Berry
Johnson
H. Armeling
Burlington through line service disrupted by heavy rains
Flooding across the state has caused washouts and bridge damage south of Thermopolis. About nineteen bridges have been washed out, severely delaying traffic. A stub train was added between Billings and Thermopolis to keep some service, but overall service remains limited and two weeks or more may pass before regular traffic is restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genere
Burlington
Thermopolis
Billings
Thermapotty
Umny
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Thay Soxlih
A baby girl was born last Monday morning to Mr and Mrs Thay Soxlih of Shell Creek. County Commissioner Roe Avent was in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roe Avent
Towm Yesternday
Geological surveys and county fair plans reported
A government geological survey party arrives at Mast Tuesday to work near Greytull and later move southward along No wood, with members listed from U S G S and Vernal Utah. Separately, W H May, secretary of the Big equ numty fair, campaigns countywide to boost premium ad space, aiming for 2000 copies and broad community support for a strong fall fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anr Wey
Daitown
Greytull
No ‘Wood
Charles Lapton
R. H. Wood
E. M. Parka
Max W. Ball
Millard Massey
Vernal
Utah
W. H. May
Oil Strike Rumor Clouded By Secrecy Near Basin
Reports claim a well drilled by Cleveland Wyoming Oil Co across the river from Basin shows oil in the casing, but officials offer little detail and the amount remains unknown. Nearby Cody eyes autobobile travelers as Basin country may gain from improved roads to attract park visitors and eastbound through-traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland-Wyoming Oil Company
Back From Oregon Says Oregon Economy Slumps
John Stevens, former Otto merchant, returned from Union Oregon, reporting severe financial distress. He notes near impossibility of selling property there as values have fallen sharply, and he would move back to Greybull if feasible, where he still owns substantial land and other assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stevens
Otto
Union
Oregon
Greybull
Farewell Party Honors Miss Pale Rue at Methodist Class
The intermediate class of the Methodist Sunday school held a farewell party for Miss Pale Rue on Monday evening. Attendees brought popcorn or candy and shared in the light refreshments as they enjoyed the gathering. Those present included Rev. and Mia Creath, Pale Rue, Dorothy Zaring, Ruth O'Neil, Helen Ackerman, Ruth Rhodes, Hagel Gibbs, Delbert Davie, Hugh Gould, and Dale Leighty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pale Rue
Mia Creath
Paie Rue
Dorothy Zaring
Ruth O'Neil
Helen Ackerman
Ruth Rhodes
Hagel Gibbs
Delbert Davie
Hugh Gould
Dale Leighty
Tribune Representative Promotes Gady Route to Nations Park Entrance
R E Gutheridge for Cheyenne Tribune tours the area this week and voices strong support for a Gady route to the Nations Park entrance, pledging generous public funding exposure from the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
R E. Gutheridge
Cheyenne Tribune
The
New Oil Refinery Planned Near Greybull
E A Durham and F B Vincent, soon to manage Greybull Refining, visit the site west of Greybull. They review foundations for gravity-fed tanks, plan storage for gasoline kerosene and lubricants, order materials, and expect to pump water from a nearby well. Vincent will move east family here soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Durham
Greybull Refining
F. B. Vincent
T. Bighop
Greybulemi
Durham
Basin
Durhem
Mr. Vincent
Vincent
Edna Blakesby Funeral Reported In Local Notice
Edna Blakesby, daughter of the writer, died and lay in state after arrival from Ther mopolis. Rev. A M Creath led services at the Methodist church with three schoolmates providing music. A large crowd followed to the hillside burial as pallbearers and friends offered flowers and support. The article recalls parental anguish and enduring grief through a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Blakesbey
Thermopolis
A. M. Creath
Methodist Church
W. C. Fedderson
Will May
Kane fair promises a bright start with strong local support
Fair at Kane planned for September 17 18 with preliminary committees named. Kane’s thriving status and rich stock industry forecast a large crowd, though fruit exhibits may be lighter due to a late freeze. The item notes Kane’s sheep and cattle appeal and expected accommodations for visitors. A fine baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Clark Tongshore last Wednesday weighs seven pounds. grandfather John Zane is proud though unable to be seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Lovell Chronicle
Kame
Clark
Tongshore
John Zane
Certified accountants arrive to settle intercounty dispute
Meeers M M Hamme and E W of Denver arrive to audit Big Horn county records and seek a settlement among Big Horn Park Washakie and Hot Springs counties. Dispute has stalled for over two years since Washakie and Hot Springs cut off. Previous counites employed accountants and court action is expected to proceed, likely first Big Horn Park then Washakie Hot Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeers
M. M. Hamme
E. W
Denver
Board of County Commissioners
Big Horn County
Big Horn
Park
Washakie
Hot Springs
E. E., Lonabaush
Park County
Park First
Washalde
Local assessor reports stable valuations with slight livestock rise
C A Johnson of Burlington, active in Burlington Ovo districts, reports assessments nearly identical to last year with a small livestock increase while real estate values remain unchanged. He left for home yesterday. B F Davis resigns as state veterinarian to join Careys of Cheyenne and supply horses to the British government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Johnson
Burlington
Ovo
B. F. Davis
The
Careys
Cheyenne
Will Boug
Dr.Davis
Cloud Bursts and Flooded Streets Reported
A damaged report describes a bad weather event with severe flooding. Cellars filled with water and streets became nearly impassable. Cleanup notes mention difficulties caused by earlier storms and lingering high water levels. Names and exact locations are unreadable in the fragments.
Russians Retreat Deepens as War Presses East
British dispatches report heavy fighting along the western line while Austro-German forces push Rus sian troops eastward from Proemyel reaching Lubaczow, with further advances south of the Dniester and along the Pruth. In Mexico, Acting President Garza warns of treasury emptiness as hunger drives crowd to demand corn. Crops are short across five states, risking famine for over 13 million if relief does not arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Proemyel
von Linsingen
Lubaczow
Dnelster
Pruth
Garza
Foreign Relef Committee
Vut
Resolutions for Edna Blakesley Mourned by Camp 3136
Mountain Home Camp 3136 R N A adopts resolutions mourning Edna V Blakesley beloved neighbor. Charter draped 30 days and notice sent to bereaved family. Also notes Rev A F Glover in Hyattville and ministerial work. Joe Henry returns to Basin. Mrs Henry resumes chief operator role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fim Mountain Home
R. N
Edna V. Blakesley
Mountain Home Camp
R. N. of
B. C, Wise
L. C. Gould
L. 8. Johnson
Basin
Joe Henry
Meeteetea
Henry
Bad Sprain Hits Al Blake Amid Bad Weather
Al Blake has been confined to the house this week after a severe sprain. Roy Sprague arrived from Chat Hun for oil piping work and injured a finger which was dressed. Mr and Mrs B A Durto wn of Big Horn Oil Co guests of T K Bishop in town from Silerville West Virginia. J Tota, once a farmer near Manderson, was in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Blake
Louis Luft
Mr.Blake
Roy Sprague
Chathun
Haubing
B. A. Durtown
The
Big Horn Oil Company
T. K. Bishop and
Sielereville
W. Va
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Secretary OF State
Bryan
Digagrero
WEW
Ill
Gerral
Man Government
Geological Surveys
Oundacean Gasin
Big Horn County Fair
Wall
Cody
Basin Country
Republican
Certified Accountants
Davis
Ward
Childern
Hyattville
A. F. Glover
J. Tota
Manderson
Eowm
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