Shipwrecked drama on a bloodstained voyage
Humphrey Van Werden narrates a brutal sea tale aboard a mutinous ship led by Wolf Larsen. A shark attack wounds Mugridge, Maude Brewster survives, and moral courage clashes with cold tyranny as Larsen asserts control while Van Weyden and Brewster navigate danger, deceit, and desire amid wrecked loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey van Werden
Himpelt
Walt Larsen
Miaul
Cosky
Walt
Weaman
Philonophy
Afump
Hump
Wolf
Hie
Omar
Watt
Crom & Biull
Maude Brewster
von Weylen
Valve Hm & Bain
Brave hearts on a perilous voyage amid shifting loyalties
On board the ship Wolf Larsen, Wainright escapes during a foggy chase as Maud Brewster stirs hidden passion in the narrator. Tension rises between Smoke and Latimer over Maud while Larsen’s temper flares, hinting at looming conflict and a possible threat from a cruiser as the Macedonia looms in contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Larson
Salors
Walt Larnen
Benceforth
Tia
Horner
Smoke
Maud Brawater
Har
Jock Hurnar
Sirike
Wolf Larsen
Win
Goats Eat Timberland Sparks Lumber Profit Debate
In northern Minnesota a lumber firm used goats to clear brush and slash for forest management. The herd consumed brush to roots and even began eating pulpwood, drawing praise then concern. Directors voted to slaughter the goats to deter future overgrazing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landa
Minneapolis
Minnecote
Wettler
Godte
Minnesota
W. T. Caz
Phia
Cox
War Economy Insight From Richard Harding Davis
War cor respondent Richard Harding Davis cites Allied efforts to unite for victory. He relays a British observer’s anecdote on economic tightening and frugal household cutting, highlighting wartime austerity and the adage economize to endure. The column reflects on civilian strain and measures during the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Harding Davis
Priteburgh
Naid
Jove
Eabington
Wyoming Coal Output In 1915 Gains Slightly
Wyoming produced 1 554 028 short tons of coal in 1915, up from 1914 by over 1 percent. Rock Springs leads with a gain above 123 000 tons, while Hot Springs and Converse counties rise. State value falls about 6 percent from 910 093 747 to 9 558 804. Employment dips from 8 117 in 1914 to 7 244 in 1916, yet average days worked rise from 192 to 201.
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Nawapaper
Union News Bareive
Rock Springs
Wyo
Wyoming
C. E B. Lenker
U. S. Geological Survey
Washington
Sweetwater
Aog
Hot Springs
Con Yerae
Hock Springs
Sheridan Field Reading
Montang
Idaho
Weahington
Spokane
Bheridan
Wyoming auto licenses total six thousand two hundred sixty
The Wyoming auto license figures show 6 260 registered up to June 1 1916, surpassing by more than 1 000 the total for all of 1916. County counts list Albany 338 Big Horn 246 Campbell 110 Carbon 409 Converse 173 Crook 114 Fremont 280 Goshen 21a Hot Springs 103 Johnson 180 Laramie 803 Lincoln 244 Natrona 293 Niobrara 2 Park 226 Platte 237 Sheridan 550 Sweetwater 242 Uinta 127 Washakie 74 and Sweetwater?
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State
Uhayeone
Wyoming
Albany
Big Horn
Campbell
Carbon
Converse
Crook
Freemont
Goshen
Hot Springs
Johnson
Laramie
Lincoln
Natrona
Niobrara
Park
Platte
Sheridan
Sweetwater
Units
Washakie
Wee Fen
Wyoming Guards Move Into Carp Fort Russell Barracks
The first Wyoming militia unit, Company G of Cheyenne, reported for mobilization at Fort Russell and moved into barracks. The company now has fifty men and will be expanded to about one hundred before leaving for the Mexican border. Orders for entraining the other seven Wyoming companies went from Adjunct General R. Anderson to Newcastle Lander Afton Power Sheridan Douglas and Wheatland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Fort Rassell
R. Anderson
Newcastle
Lander
Afton
Power
Bheridan
Douglas
Wheatland
Flanders Hanged for Wife and Another Death
Willard Flanders faced the gallows at the state penitentiary at 2:50 am for the murder of his wife and a second victim on a lonely run in Greek county. The 13 minute 20 second execution followed a Supreme Court stay ruling and was carried out by executioner Alston.
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Rawilna
San Aultz
Willard Flanders
Flanders
Aumisé
Wardan Petit
Alston
Graven Party Plans Mountain Grave Inquiry East of Jackson
A Frontiaremen party from Jackson led by Graven plans a trek to the mountain east of Jackson to examine graves found years ago. They seek to confirm if the site may be the resting place of three trappers who traveled with Captain Aublet in 1832.
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Frontiaremen
Jackyon
Jackson
Captain Aublet
Reward Offered For Horses Stolen From Bothwell Brothers
Thieves have stolen thirty head of fine horses from the Bothwell brothers at Alcove near the Sweetwater River. A. J. Bothwell offers fifty dollars reward plus the county reward for evidence leading to conviction. Additional reward paid by Bothwell for arrest and detection of the thieves.
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A. J. Bothwell
Bothwell Brothers
Sweetwater River
Nonthwat
Alcove
Parred
Bothwell
Attock
Wyoming State News Roundup From Local Ledger
A scan of the Sheridan area items reports community events across counties including Laramie, Park, and Big Horn. Notable notes cover Fourth of July planning in several towns, a state dental society meeting in Casper, and infrastructure like a ferry project at Smith, with local industry updates from Cody and Riverton on oil drilling and gas activity.
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Cody Viang
Basin
Taranié Ie
State Dental Society Iys Ins
Casper
Hall Git Company 15
Smith Manehul
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Ghapter XIX
Magridgs
Bin
Thomas Mugridge
Maud Brownber
Walf Laraen
Miss Brewster
Mugridge
Teath
Wolf Larnen
Wierd
Uaskins
Marina
Mur Woreda
Alin
Leach
Miss Brewater
Monetar
Berauan
Walt Larson
Latimer
Wolf Luraen
Wold
Uarris
Ven Woyden
Mixx Brewster
Larimer
Ghapter XX
Apni
Wainright
Doal
Maud Brewetar
Pernom
Work
Sheavan
Watt Larsen
Maud Sirowster
Warnahe
Welf Larsen
Gistana
Maud Brewster
Larse
Stealt
Autern
Galt
Macedonia
Nocus
Lumber Company
Amar Soon
Kommerer
Walter Franks
Frank Ball Ranch
Haltwily
Coyaton
Murderar
Wyoming State News
Mwitory Howster
Comeng Bventr
Harpit
Pirel Annie Cho
Hudged Gun Wun
Arengesy
Chiviting
Laramie County
Abe
Park County
Huila
Cody
Willaré Flanders
Wouldérar
Genty
Rawinu
James Peppad
Krowméret
Ritzville
West
Méxicc
Wyoming Petroleum Company
Heisis
Assovise Tien Wit
Carpenter
Kitterbush Ofl Company
Riverton
National Guard
Crapo
He G. Mrayes
Kemmerer
Aces
Teilibir Meldrum
Cheyennne
New Mexico
J. W. Cliff
Sarita
Byron
Bull
J. L. Damm
Ohio
Wesleyai
F. Cody
Jeulloau Rawhoe
Maye Hive
Oie Juralet
August Lemburi
Evanston
Stanebird Thinker Company
Sworfice
Black
W. BD. Clemens
Meariary
Roy Hawley
Ceaper Vue Baal
Garden Viet
Tyeili
Atney
Red Linda
Gody
Wu Winlehy
Pital
Lamb
Hasin Ani
Pst
Brant Evn
Carmellia Gray
Nein Nellann
Gafian
Frank B. Roach
Clyde BD
Bearvon
Collina
Gale
Venient
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