Sundry Civil Measure Proposes Wyoming Funds in 1917
The sundry civil appropriation bill reported to Congress lists Wyoming allocations for 1917 including 1.11 million for North Platte reclamation with 850000 for Fort Laramie and 260000 for Interstate units plus 5997245.30 to complete after 1916. Shoshone project receives 762000 for 1917 and 5611547.07 to finish after 1916. Public building items include Basin 5000 Buffalo 20000 Cody 15000 and Newcastle site purchase 1400. Yellowstone road maintenance gets 135000 with several forest reserve and widening items.
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Union News Service
Cheyenne
Congress
House Committee On Appropriations
North Platte
Fort Laramie
Wyoming
Basin
Buffalo
Cody
Newcastle
Yellowstone National Park
Forest Reserve
Thumb
Lake Hotel
County panel blocks case against famed gunman Meldrum
The county commissioners refused a large stockmen and bankers petition to bar the county attorney from continuing the murder prosecution of Robert Meldrum. Meldrum, a noted gunman and former marshal of Baggs Wyoming and Telluride Colorado, is charged with killing Chick Brown at Baggs in 1912. Trial scheduled in Cheyenne on June 22.
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Rawlins
Robert Meldrum
Meldrum
Baggs
Wyo
Telluride
Colo
Chick Brown
Cheyenne
Pittsburg Steel Buys Mineral Rights Near Grover Colo
Official confirmation of mineral finds comes with Pittsburg Steel Corp purchase of 8 P Taylor homestead mineral rights near Grover Colorado for 30000 dollars. Earlier reports mention tungsten nearby and valuable manganese deposits discovered in Weld county area east of the mountains.
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Cheyenne
Weld County
Pittsburg Steel Corporation
P. Taylor
Grover
Colo
Mosby Ranger member recalls famed guerrilla leader
William O Rourke of 351 East Brundage Street is identified as a Mosby Ranger for over three years and a follower of Col Mosby in several raids against Union forces, noted in connection with the Confederate commander's death in Washington.
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Mosby Rangers
Sheridan
Col. Mosby
Washington
William O'Rourke
East Brundage Street
Alibi Letter Triggers Arrest in Pettis Case
Cheyenne resident J A Kirkpatrick aged 45 was arrested in Bridgeport Nebraska after an alibi letter to County Assessor Smalley drew suspicion. He was brought to jail as developments unfold in the death of farmer William Pettis and the investigation progresses.
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Cheyenne
J. A. Kirkpatrick
EB. J. Smalley
Bridgeport
Neb
Orin Babbitt
William Pettis
Wife Asks Governor for Help to Find Deserted Husband
Mrs. M A Lynch of West Berlin New York appeals to Governor Kendrick to aid in locating her husband so he can reach the bedside of their dying son whom he abandoned twenty years ago.
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Aske
Cheyenne
Kendrick
Mra. M. A. Lynch
West Berlin
N. Y
Ranchman Killed at Crossing Near Fetterman Flats
Douglas Charles Austin a ranch man living near the Fetterman flats was killed in a fatal accident at the crossing of the Northwestern Tallroad while driving from town. The report notes a sudden death at the crossing and identifies the victim.
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Douglas
Charles Austin
Fetterman Flats
Fetterm An
Tallroad
Whited Sentenced to Twelve Years in State Penitentiary
Lander G. O. Whited, an escaped convict from Johnson County who tried to kill Deputy Sheriff Tom Clementao near Pine Vale on April 16, pled guilty to felonous assault and was sentenced to twelve years in the State penitentiary. He was captured in Lincoln County on May 6 by a deputy sheriff and brought to Lander.
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Whited
Lander
G. O. Whited
Johnson County
Tom Clementaon
Pine Vale
T He State Penitentiary
Lincoln County
Wyoming State News and Local Developments 1916
In Casper and Cheyenne reports cover events from the state fair schedule, new post offices, and hospital work to dam plans on the Platte river and railroad inspections. Also noted are a wolf kill, crime cases, stock company filings, and varied agricultural and mining notes across Wyoming.
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Burns
Four Corners
Weston County
Douglas
Edward McClure
Lookout
Carnegie Library
Wheatland
Laramie Hospital
Cheyenne Cadet Corps
Lovell
Casper
Wyoming
Owl Creek Power Company
Cheyenne
Burton Creamery
Afton
Robert Lyons
Joseph Greenway
Sublet
Evanston
United States Geological Survey
Wyoming National Forest
Platte River
Guernsey
Oregon Short Line
Star Commercial Club
Montpelier
Star Valley
Hillsdale
Caldwell Aims For Thirty Wins In A Season
Manager Bill Donovan of the New York Americans predicts Ray Caldwell will win 30 games this season. The piece notes only a handful of pitchers have reached 30 victories, with legends like Alexander and Johnson capable but unlikely to repeat, and Caldwell’s 25-win ceiling questioned given team support.
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Bill Donovan
New York Americans
Ray Caldwell
Caldwell
Donovan
New Yorks
Alexander the Great
Walter Johnson
Mathewson
Jack Coombs
Joe Wood
Ed Walsh
Matty
Wood
Coombs
Walsh
Washington
Johnson
Idaho
Alexander
Yankees
Bill Donovan Early Struggles Before Baseball Star Rise
The piece recalls Brownian Wild Bill Donovan's rough start in 1890s baseball. He debuted with Washington against the Giants, then struggled vs Louisville and Baltimore Orioles, with wild pitching and a rib injury. He won just one game in 1898 and again the next year, before emerging as a star in 1901 with 25 wins.
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Bill
Atlantic Coast
Donovan
Washington
Giants
Louisville
Hoy
Baltimore Orioles
Brooklyn
Hartford
Hal Chase and Other Baseball Figures in Cincinnati
A string of notes about players and teams including Hal Chase’s form with the Yankees and praise for Callahan's satisfaction with the Pirates. Mentions Zip Hagerman waiver request by Cleveland, Reds pitching concerns, and comments on Pat Moran and Devore. A mix of commentary on players, managers, and public image in early baseball.
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Hal Chase
Cincinnati
Jones Teases Turn of Phrase as Wit Delights
In a quick exchange the crowd jokingly compares Jones to a tombstone. The remark pivots on him being dead set on his path yet known for offering a kind word to a man when he’s down.
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Jones
Wandering Tootsies Chorus Girl Foot-Case Query
A terse verse from the N Y Tribune muses on a chorus girl and a foot case. The playful line questions relief for the dancer's feet.
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Ellen
N.yy. Tribune
Unavailable Talent
A dialogue contrasts a father's business in shirt and overall making with a son who finishes college. The father says his son would help in a dancing academy, but the proprietor explains he devotes all his attention to shirts and overalls.
Ordinary litigant in supreme court remark
A meek man describes his wife laying down the law and compares his behavior to an ordinary litigant whose case is decided by the supreme court. The exchange highlights domestic authority and courtroom metaphor in a concise dialogue.
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Supreme Court
The Heartless Handshake
A columnist critiques social handshakes as a public ritual. The piece cautions that overbearing politeness can alienate friends and urges discretion in greeting others to avoid forcing conversations.
An Ananias of uncertain business career described
A fragment notes a businessman named Ananias facing unique trouble. It hints at causes involving both assets and abilities and asks how so. The source presents an unclear, literary style with incomplete quotes and no concrete events or dates.
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Ananias
Sof
Insult Sparks Tense Exchange Between Miss Cutting and Lapleigh
In a sharp exchange Miss Cutting taunts Lapleigh about his parents reacting to an air offspring described as an idiot. Lapleigh responds with charged remarks about parental feelings.
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Lapleigh
Miss Cutting
Wise Youth Dialogue Sparks Preparedness Theme
The excerpt features a playful exchange about a father and an admirer, with a punchline that “George believes in preparedness” as a character trait. The humor centers on surprising readiness and a family dynamic.
On the Trip Captain Sees Signals and a Timid Passenger
On the voyage a captain notes favorable wind and approaching events while a passenger jokes about torpedoes, highlighting differing responses to the voyage ahead.
Is the house that Jack built a fairy tale
A dialogue plays on a house built by Jack and its cost relative to the architect’s estimate, framing a playful moral about value and truth in a whimsical fairy tale tone.
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Jack
Getting at the Facts in a Sarcastic Exchange
A man asks if the other is opaque and jokes about his clarity. The respondent denies humorously, claiming his name as Misther O'rien Ol. The scene unfolds with playful Irish theater style dialogue among the crowd and two speakers.
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Palth
Family Dispute Over Missing Parcel Sparks Quarrel
In a humorous balance sheet style scene a wife denies a body exists in her purchase matter while the husband retorts there is plenty of spirit to mine, depicting a playful domestic exchange about a shopping parcel.
Reform Wave Nerves Local Chess Scene Leads to Departure
A visiting reformer’s push stirred town pride and tension. The lead chess champion grew discontent and left for a supposedly more enlightened place, while residents recall a brief period of heated reform fervor.
It All Depends on a Barber and Knight Exchange
A garrulous barber challenges a local politician about beliefs in Germany. The knight of the lather brush questions the idea as the barber and politician debate loyalty and business ties in a brief, humorous exchange.
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Germany
Ointment Purchase Inquiry Turns to Fly in the Jar
A shopper asks a pharmacist to open a sealed ointment package to verify no fly is inside. The exchange notes the saying there may be a fly in the ointment and seeks reassurance about the product's purity.
The Brute Lace Dress Convo
A fragment shows two people discussing a lace garment of over six decades. One character calls the piece beautiful and asks if the wearer made it herself, hinting at a personal, craft-centered moment.
Gift of repartee and the timing of wit
A brief verse questions who truly holds repartee and jokes that wit serves little purpose unless used at the correct moment. The poem hints that timing can define whether clever talk wins or falters.
Barber Shop Caper Leaves Man Helmeted by Silly Jest
In a barber shop scene a bald victim jokes about a fool and his money parting, while a barber butcher character asks if the boss paid him with hair tonic. The banter hints at a comic scheme or threat amid grim imagery.
Composer's Work Irreverently Mocked at Local Concert
A witty exchange recounts an amateur pianist at a city concert who attempted a composition but instead delivered a fatal misplay. The quip frames the episode as a murder of the piece, reflecting sharp humor about performance.
Dinner for Two at Hey-Now Restaurant
A brief social note describes a couple planning a formal course dinner at Hey-Now, with one partner promising a fine setting and meal. The exchange suggests anticipation of an upscale dining experience and shared plans.
Quip About Graduation From Night School
A playful exchange features Nolly and Cholly joking about graduation from the school of experience, Dolly chiming in with a taunt about a night school.
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Nolly
Cholly
Dolly
Tiger
Imaginary Illness of Women Cited For a Profit
A physician acknowledges a supposed illness in women exists mainly to profit, estimating about $6,000 yearly for the practice or treatment, reflecting skepticism about the condition and its commercial lure.
At the Boarding House Quip on Rail Fare Cuts
A light exchange between Mrs. Skimp and Mr. Grouch features a jab about fare reductions. Grouch praises Skimp as a likely popular railroad manager for repeatedly trimming prices. The humor hinges on inflated industry impact from simple fare cuts.
What kind of husband did your sister get
A reader notes a sarcastic remark about a sister married to a frugal spouse who economizes on clothes to fund gifts, implying the match was a poor choice and referencing gifts sent before marriage.
A Willing Worker
A mother defines a schemer as a man who would rather swindle a nickel from a neighbor than earn a dollar through honest labor, while comforting her child Louise with a pragmatic view on work and integrity.
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Litthe Louise
Speech Escapes Anti Trust Rhetoric in Heated Senate Exchange
Senator Soreham quips about the crowd and audience reaction during a tense session. He notes his speeches no longer target old foes and hints at shifting focus to new listeners. The exchange captures a lively moment amid legislative debate.
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Senator Soreham
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Gunman
Wyoming State News
Union Nova Service
State Dental Association
Casper Rod and Gun Club
P.aramie
Urna
Park County
Ody
R. D. Carey
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Milton Zimmerman
J. C. Shaw
Pittsburgh Steel Corporation
Emma Nuanesy
Emencio Lovato
Ed. Cruz
Rock Springs
George Flynn
Flynn
Emendo Lovato
Emma Nuanes
Justice Croft
Maccabee Temple
Frances Brambora
Albino Michell
Mt. Hridger
New York Yankees
Wild Bill" Donovan
Jimmy Callahan
Pirates
Fielder Jones
Cal Brown
Mack and
Yankie
The
Memphis Nine
Cleveland
Zip Hagerman
Cincinnati Reds
Eangle
Washington Baseball Club
Jack Knight
Toke Smiths
Pat Moran
Phillies
Josh Devore
Heo
George Beleves
Brute
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