McGill Challenge Impacts State Lands Taxation
A state tax official orders that equity interests in state lands, held by buyers paying installments, be taxed as personal property rather than as land. The mandate broadens assessments for purchasers in Wyoming counties, following prior injunctions that state lands remain non taxable. The ruling could trigger further suits and affect millions in land holdings across the state. In Cheyenne, Jack Saldon and Robert Dunn faced separate liquor and theft actions with short prison terms and fines. Alma Peterson
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Jostern
Tien
R. K. Olds
Laramie
Cheyenne
United States
Jack Saldon
Little Ant
Himelf
Robert Dunn
Alma Peterson
County Payment Traced Through to County Funds
A dispute over funds shows a $1710 check sent to County Attorney Diefen derter was handed to the county treasurer to be deposited into county funds. The source notes the check originated from an unspecified party.
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Sheridan
Diefenderter
Attorney Seeks New Trial in 1913 Garrett Ranch Manslaughter
Liramle counsel for Gus Newell, charged with manslaughter in the Oct 13, 1913 killing of William B. Stewart at Stewart's ranch, Garrett, files a motion for a new trial. The request cites alleged errors in admission of evidence and jury instructions, plus standard motions challenging the verdict.
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Liramle
Gus Newell
Garrett
William B. Stewart
Wenly-seVen @fromom
Two Dead and Injured After Wheatland Gas Explosion
A gas explosion destroyed the Wheatland gas supply causing a fire that killed an engineer and an electrician identified as Orson. The blast cut water and power to the town, leaving residents without lights and heat.
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Pieree Bae “Exe
Heavy Snow Buries Morgan Area This Season
Weather records show Morgan area receiving heavy snowfall with significant totals. Ben Towner reports higher than usual accumulation this winter, noting six feet in May and eighteen inches in a single night, underscoring record winter snowfall.
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Aromie
Cpptein Ben Towner
Lovell Forecasts Record Fruit Crop in Wyre Valley
Lovell predicts a bumper year for apples and all small fruits in Wyre Valley with favorable conditions expected to yield a record crop barring unforeseen events. The outlook highlights strong prospects for growers and market supply.
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Lovell
Wyre
Paion Gives $1200 to Coal Miners Neywunme
A local figure named Paion donated 1200 dollars to coal miners in Neywunme. The gesture aims to aid workers affected by downturns in the mining industry.
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Paion
Fragmentary notice hints at local spring term event
Partial OCR mentions J. P. Henderson and a place, suggesting a local spring term or event. Details are unclear but the fragment indicates civic or community scheduling at a specific location with associated person.
Wyoming news in brief from Cheyenne to Thermopolis districts
A Wyoming roundup reports town growth in Opal and Big Piney, new church in Big Piney, a July Fourth plan in Guernsey, and a copper find near Kemmerer. Rail, water, and road projects appear across the state, with births, deaths, and court actions noted.
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Cheyenne
Opal
Kemmerer
Guernsey
Eagles’ Club
Cody
Dovgies
Thermopolis
Wilson
Upton School
Sam Sawaya
Seed potatoes warned to be inspected before planting
State expert urges examination of seed potato stock prior to planting to prevent diseased tubers. Reports claim unscrupulous shippers are fraudulently stamping certificates on bags and shipping into New York Boston and other points, despite Maine efforts to curb such shipments.
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New York
Boston
Maine
Militant Philosophy and a Confused Dialogue
A fragmented narration contrasts ideas on desire and struggle. A thinker named Bilee-That Rukeby Venus and a philosopher Jonas discuss asserting power when goals are blocked, while Gilas argues a harsh method of coercion to gain demands.
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Jonas
Gilas
Dutiful Wife Quotation Leads Judge to Short Confrontation
A courtroom exchange centers on a quoted remark about a wife and heat of the moment. The judge interrupts as the defendant references remarks allegedly made by his spouse. Details are sparse but the incident underscores tension in the hearing.
Unhappy Silence Frayed by Secret Wish
A fragmentary exchange hints at unhappiness and hidden desire. Cynieve voices feeling unusual happiness while others hint at a secret nobody wants revealed, creating a tension between exterior calm and internal disquiet.
What Patience Will Do
An old farmer shares a train remark on patience and perseverance. A pompous passenger doubts their power, but the farmer counters that patience enables even impossible tasks like carrying water in a sieve, explaining it works when water freezes.
Burglary Alert Sparks Hasty Plan At Home
Mrs Black wakes husband Larry with a warning of a burglar in the parlor. He jokes about helping the intruder move a piano and jokes about not moving a plane, prompting a humorous, risky response in the Watsonville Register.
Qaker Quips
A brief collection of witticisms from the Philadelphia Record about life and human nature. It notes that gifted people may not receive the most gifts and that true win comes only at marriage. It also lampshades consistency, saying the most disagreeable person is one who agrees with all.
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Philadelphia
Family roles laughed as animal nicknames spread
A playful exchange riffs on family members being animals. One person calls the idea funny, noting mother as a dear, baby sister as a lamb, and the speaker as the kid while dad is described as a goat. The dialogue emphasizes humorous self reference within a household.
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Dada
Thunder Struck Storm Spooks Mrs Simmons in Closet
A fierce thunder storm drives Mrs. Simmons to shelter in a closet while the thunder rattles the home. She cries out in fear and exclaims it was an awful storm, while Mr. Simmons dismisses the danger and jokes about being thunder struck.
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Madeline Edison
Jobs Sloane
Llewellyn Park
N. J
Sloane
T. O'Connor
West Orange
Bound Brook
Lack of Ambition in the Kitchen Tale
A maid Esther laments lack of ambition, mumbling she cannot feel ambitious enough to get out of her own way. Her mistress questions her, and the exchange reveals a quiet social vignette from the National Monthly.
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Esther
Fac
National Monthly
Absent-minded scientist worries over illness in Washington
A government scientist meets his physician in the street and questions his condition. He fears locomotor lameness as he walks, while the doctor reassures him that the issue is not locomotor blindness and notes his unsteady stride along the curb.
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Washington
Midnight Vocalists Propose Cat License Sings Debate
A quirky exchange features Midnight Vocalists debating cat nuisance. License proposals surface as a tongue in cheek suggestion to require cats to license and sing. The dialogue hints at practical doubts about effectiveness.
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