Wyoming State Census Shows Population Decline Across Counties
Complete returns from 18 of 21 Wyoming counties to Secretary of State Frank L. Houx indicate a population drop since the 1910 federal census. The state total likely under 143,000, a decline of about 2,500, despite recorded colonization and rapid recent growth. The seven new counties complicate direct comparison with the federal census.
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Union News Service
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Frank L. Houx
Weston
Campbell and
Park
Fire destroys Rock Springs coal mine tipple and elevator
A $30,000 fire at the Central Coal and Coke Company mine in Rock Springs destroyed the tipple and elevator. The loss is the largest fire in the city, leaving several hundred workers temporarily unemployed. Some staff will aid cleanup before rebuilding. incendiary origin has been hinted.
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Rock Springs
Central Coal & Coke Company
O'Neil Buys Big Ranch in Big Piney Purchase
Thomas D. O'Neil acquires the Cottonwood Land and Live Stock Company holdings for over $100,000. The Cottonwood ranch covers 5,000 acres of range and bottom land, yielding about 2,000 tons of hay each year.
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Big Piney
Thomas D. O'Neil
Cottonwood Land & Live Stock Company
Will Construct All Steel Bridges Cheyenne
The Burlington announces plans to replace all steel railroad bridges between here and Casper and along the line in this district.
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Cheyenne
Burlington
Casper
Weston County to Hold Fair in October
Weston county plans a late October fair citing ideal crop conditions and plentiful range as keys to a successful event. The article notes strong agricultural prospects and community enthusiasm for the fair.
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Weston County
Newcastle
TOO GOOD NATURED TO BE LEADER OF MEN
Wilbert Robinson guides the Brooklyn Dodgers with a likable, loyal reputation. He is praised as a peacemaker and patient mentor who discovers young pitchers and helps the team, though some feel his gentleness may limit leadership drive.
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Wilbert Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Robinson
McGraw
Stallings
Mack
Robby
Baltimore Orioles
Brodie
Jennings
Kelly
Stenzel
Jimmy Black
Robby and
Baltimore
United
Ban Johnson
Giants
Brooklyn
McGraw Robinson
Signals and Signs Tip Off Phillies Big Victories
Former Phillies manager Charlie Dooin recalls how a young catcher’s sign habit helped the team exploit opponents signals. Booth watched the catcher's glove position to cue fast or curve pitches, leading to extra base hits from Cravath Luderus Becker and Paskett as the Phillies racked up victories.
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Charlie Dooin
Phillies
Cincinnati Reds
New York Giants
Doom
Doolin
Booth
Cravath
Luderug
Becker
Paskett
Wyoming State News Roundup Of Fair Plans And Incidents
Various Wyoming county fairs announced dates from September 6 through October 2 including Carbon, Park, Laramie, Uinta, Natrona, Big Horn and more with related notes on local projects and incidents. The report mentions a new church, road paving plans, oil strikes, a bank building contract, and Labor Day events in Sheridan.
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Hot Springs
Lincoln
Niobrara
Platte
Goshen
Campbell
Washakie
Ccooouunty
Allian
Crook
Fremont
Ag Goshen
Johnsen
Laramie
Wyoming
crIrTy
Dec. Inc
Cheyenne
Sheridan
Carbon
Lara- Oma
Miubleton
Park County
Cody
Uinta County
Bear River Valley
Evanston
Kane
Natrona County
Casper
Bent
Big Horn
Asin
Douglas
Center Street
Rawlins
R. E. Creer
Sunrise
Kirby
Dixon
Hudsons
Bages
RH. A
Grass Creek
Wyoming State Federation of Labor
Cowboy Rangers
Buffalo
Carbon Timber Company
James Carroll
Peter Carroll
Dutch Creek
Rocky Mountain
Foster
J. E. Newell
Kelly Creek
Johnson County
Denver
Preston
Retrenchment in Baseball to Trim Bench Warmers
Washington Times notes that retrenchment in baseball aims to reduce idle players and bloated rosters. Advocates say shrinking from oversized squads will sharpen teams and improve the game with leaner lines and more diligent players.
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Lou Dougher
Washington Times
Western League Financial Reform Proposed by Frank Isbell
Frank Isbell proposes converting the Western League to Class B to cut costs. He argues the league would provide same fan appeal at reduced expense, saving about $1,000 per month per club. Current monthly costs total $2,800. Class B status would reduce to about $2,000.
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Frank Isbell
California Hires Popular Coach Jimmy Schaeffer for Two More Years
University of California announces coach Jimmy Schaeffer will lead both baseball and football for two additional seasons. He has guided California athletic programs successfully for five years and accepted the new terms.
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California
Jimmy Schaeffer
University of California
High Help to Highlanders from Detroit to New York
Hughie High, the outfielder acquired from Detroit by the New York Americans, has become a great help to the Highlanders this season. He is notably fast, a sterling fielder, and with regular play has shown growing hitting ability.
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Hughie High
Detroit
New York Americans
Highlanders
Brouthers Teaching Move Instructs Hassel On Power Hitting
Dan Brouthers, a veteran slugger, demonstrates a batting approach to Frits Hassel of the Yankees. Hassel improved this spring, turning at bats into harder contact and more hits.
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Brouthers
Dan Brouthers
Frits Hassel
Yankees
Malsel
Chappell Returns to Brower Delivers Strong Hitting
Larry Chappell, back with Brower after being released to Milwaukee in early season, has batted hard and driven the ball well since his return. He remains a key performer for Brower as the team pushes for wins this season.
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Chappell
Larry Chappell
Milwaukee
American Association
Brower
Diamond Notes Roundup of Early 1920s Baseball Tidbits
Al Wickland continues to hit hard for Pittsburgh while Harold Janvrin shines for the Red Sox. The Mobile club of the Southern league has fallen to a receiver. Pal Perritt near top form for the Giants. Jean Dale earns notice for Charlie Herzog's staff. Ty Cobb challenges toward 100th homer by 1924. Home Run Baker hits 260 in Delaware County league. Connie Mack acquires Malone as Yale eyed him. Grover Alexander expected to set strikeout record. Al Wickland solid for Reds in left field, replacing Bradley.
Arabic Sinks Submarine Strikes Big White Star Liner
The White Star steamer Arabic was torpedoed southeast of Fastnet and sank within ten minutes after being struck on the starboard side. Of 423 aboard 181 passengers and 242 crew, 20 are missing. Two Americans were lost. Survivors were taken to Queenstown and housed by the White Star line.
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London
White Star Line
Liverpool-Beaton
New York
Fastnet
Lhe
United States
Queenstown
Lusitania
Liverpool
Doubtiegs
Willi Pinch
Stewar
Logan
Kenneth Douglas
Douglas
Tania
Welsh Minera May Strike Enters New Conference Call
London notes report South Wales coal fells have adopted resolutions protesting delays in a new wage agreement. Miners recommend another conference to decide on renewing the strike if no settlement is reached.
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London
Minera
Walea
Francis Joseph Celebrates 84th Birthday Across Cities
Emperor Francis Joseph’s 84th birthday was celebrated with enthusiasm in Vienna and Berlin on August 1. Telegrams from Emperor Wilhelm II and German princesses conveyed warm, steadfast friendship amid fluctuating fortunes of war.
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Francis Joseph
Amsterdam
Emperor Francis Joseph
Vienna
Berlin
Wiam
Austria Hungary
Condemn Lynching of Ice M. France in East Lake City
The East Lake City Bar Association adopts a resolution denouncing the lynching of Ice M. France and pledges to pursue justice through official channels.
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Frank
East Lake City
Ice M. Francy
Stromboli Eruption Turns Lava Into Lake of Fire
Reports from Messina Sicily describe Stromboli’s eruption sending a large lava flow from the crater forming a lake of fire between the craters as the chief officer aboard notes the spectacle and danger to the island.
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Messina
Bicily
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Bureau of Crop Estimates
Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
O'Neil
Hock Springs
Hall
Brooklyn Dodgera
Method
Habbe
Charile Dooin
State News
Western Newspaper
Riverton
Comstock
Jawbone Gulch
Northwestern Railroad Company
Riverton Timber Company
Paul Bogzier
Carneyville
Sheridan County
Albert Gifford
Gifford
Wyoming Federation of Labor
Organized Labor
Mexico-Wyoming Petroleum Company
A. C. Carton
George Hanna
Jay
Ivan G. Elliott
Jack” Elliott
W. H. Edward's
Flora Eliott
Glen Williamson
Sundance
Donovan
al Wickland
Pittsburgh
Harold Janvrin
Red Sox
Pal Perritt
Jean Dale
Charlie Herzog
Ty Cobb
Frank Baker
Connie Mack
Malone
Mt. Bt. J. College
Yale
Grover Alexander
Philly
Jo Ukely
Reds
Bradley
Trowle
Bie Arm
Welsh Minera
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