Railroad officials visit the Basin in big oil hopes
Burlington system executives led by C G Burnham and G W Hokkege toured Basin inspecting oil fields and refineries at Byron, Cowley, Greytull, Torchlighty, Mendelson and Bonanza. They foresee an early fall main line opening and a strong oil and agricultural boom as development accelerates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Greytull
Basin
Homer T. Lamb
Greyfin O11 Company
Bagim
Felis
She-Curless
Hokkege
Bonanza
Mendereon
Momny
Fran Bonanza
Mandereon
Mandereen
Wonland
Thermopolis
Casper
Big Horn
Tieis
Hawi
Largest gas well declared world’s biggest by Ohio Oil Co
The Jones place near Byron saw a gas well tested at 15,000,000 cubic feet per day, touted as possibly the largest in the world. Plans include attracting large manufacturers and perhaps a nearby Montana smelter utilizing the gas. Also, Charley Spence of Greybull and Matilda Stephens wed at the courthouse with Justice Bonwell officiating. the couple will reside in Greybull.
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Jones Place
Byron
Ohio Oil Co, Ta
Montana
Spence-Stephens
Charley Spence
Greybull
Matilda Stephens
Justice Bonwell
Zela Murphy
Lou Blakesley
J. M. Stephens
Spence
Public fountain fundraiser at Wo man’s club event
The Civic committee of the Woman’s club and Acme Amusement Co plan a June 24 fundraiser at a picture show and dance to raise funds for a public drinking fountain in front of the post office. The program includes humorous readings, music, and a school choir piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Acme Amusement Co
Mra W. B. Anatigne
Picinmi
Alice Thompson
Extended East Trip For Wise Couple To Visit Iowa
Mr and Mrs Harry Wise depart Tuesday for an extended eastern trip with Mrs Wise visiting Naugle and Creston Iowa for several months while Mr Wise attends the head camp meeting of Modern Woodmen at Toledo Ohio He breaks the delivery from Wyoming at that gathering Mon F 8 Gavi called to Columbus Ohio by telegram about her mother's serious illness Sheriff Wickwire has business in the Burlington neighborhood this afternoon.
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Harry Wise
Mre
Wise
Naxwle
Creston
Iowa
Harry
Toledo
Wyoming
Gavi
Cohmbus
Ohio
Wickwire
Burlington
A Fine Road Through Basin Hyattville and Tensleep
Wyoming drivers praise the Basin to Hyattville and Hyattville to Tensleep road as the best they have driven. J H Welsh supervised the improvements, with straightening and hillside work along McDermott gulch and Mercer's ranch area. Commissioners funded the project, hoping other county roads this summer meet the same standard.
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Automoblie
Basin
Hyattville
Tensleep
Wyoming
J. H. Welsh
Jim
McDermott Gulch
Mercer's Ranch
Odd Fellows Ball Game on Basin Grounds June 16 1914
Basin Odd Fellows lineup features star players from major leagues to face Worland team in a free admission exhibition. Notable names include Archer Hime, Tinker Randall, Speaker Fedderson, Cabb Gry, and Nowell Howell pitching, with Oldring Groshart in the outfield. A large crowd expected. lodge degree work to follow in the evening.
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Odd Fellows
Basin
Worland Odd Fellows
Baan
Jimmy Archer Hime
Mattheweon Hime
C. Bender
Joe Tinker Randall
Tris Speaker Fedderson
Ty Cabb Gry
Worland
Myers Nowell
W. Brown Howell
Snodgrass Williams
J. Berry Helvey
Moriarity Hamilton
W. Wagner Johnnson
A. Oldring Groshart
Ief
H. McGee Hore
C. Murphy Harkins
J. Adam Smith
J. Kelley Fartien
Restocking Trout Streams Across Three States Planned
Forest officials outline a nine year program to restock trout streams and lakes in Colorado Wyoming and South Dakota. The Bureau of Fisheries will supply fry for distribution to forests with shipments routed to nearby railroad stations. About 20 million trout fry are needed with over four and a half million supplied this year and increasing yearly to complete restocking of roughly 273 streams and lakes.
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Colorado
Wyoming
South Dakota
Bureau of Fisheries
Forest Servic
Geologist Trumbull Sets Up Base in Higgins Gardens
Blate geologist Trumbull arrived early in the week and established headquarters in Higgins Gardens to begin mapping the Basin for the plate with several assistants.
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Trumbull
Hagin Gardens
Stolen horse and sheriff on trail near Little Horn
Under Sheriff Frank I Rue reports a horse and a saddle stolen on Sunday night from the Bowman place corral. Rue tracks the thief across the mountains toward Little Horn canyon, with witnesses noting prowlers about town. A sheep herder near Aklen place says the culprit claimed to be robbed and seeks retaliation against locals. Local authorities plan a roundup and increased patrols amid ongoing Forest Notes and market data updates.
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Saunday
Frank I. Rue
A. W. Goons
Rev. Nash
Rue
Bowman Place
Little Horn Canyon
Aklen
Beaver
Little Horn
Sheriff's
Not Guilty in Justice Court Todd Morrison Case
Todd Morrison found not guilty on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. Justice Bonwell dismissed after defense motion citing lack of proven intent to defraud. The week also brought resurvey notice for township 63 n 93 w 6th p m to be filed July 6 at Buffalo land office. Local drilling plans by Northern OU company were announced as eastern investors prepare to start work. M E Ladies Aid to meet June 18 at Mrs A McMahan’s residence.
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Kansas City
Missouri
North Texas Fed
Todd Morrison
Justice Court
J. E. Freeman
Cnsa
Bonwell
Collins
Thos. M. Hyde
Buffalo Land Office
J. B. Barrant
M. Deegan
W. T. Yeager
Northern OU Company
Mediation talks falter over Mexican provisional president choice
Niagara Falls dispatch reports deep splits between American delegates and mediators over selecting a neutral provisional president for Mexico and over how the transition should occur. Americans demand a constitutionalist sympathizer not tied to Huerta, while mediators press for a neutral successor with no clear alignment.
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Niagara Falls
Mexico
Wimness
United Sates
Huerta
Uniteld States
Lior Gova Ment
Osborne the Big Guy for the Nasby’s Capitol News
Capitol dispatch notes Osborne labeled as the central figure for the Nasbys coverage. Report highlights his influence within the NASBYS duo and political clout in state affairs. Readers see ongoing ties to local governance and potential policy impact.
Democrats Will Fail to Elect in Iowa This Fall
Washington reports that since the Wilson administration took office Republicans claim they have no role in postmaster appointments. The Post Office Department denies this and asserts the process is nonpartisan, though Republicans accuse officials of misleading statements.
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Washington
Congress
Post Office Department
Iigh
Mondell
Wilson
Atallel
Otarr
Republians
Deepa
Wyoming
J. BE. Osborne
Rawline
Denver
Nasbus
Mandell
K Ha
Lane
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R. A. Gould
George Foundall
Frak Wood
Marie On Hall
P. P. Anderson
Rowee Polaski
C. E. Harris
Kh. F. Wickwire
Jmne
Moanston
Basin and Hyattville
Thief
Steam Horse
Gaddie and
Gridle Gunday
New York State
Oregon National Forest
Deerlodge National Forest
Idaho
St. Joe National Forest
Sierra National Forest
California
L. Valentine
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Orchant
M. B Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid
M. E. Ladies Aid
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Capitol
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