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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1914
Page
6
An editorial on speech and reputation notes the tongue as a key index of character. Words shape fate, with truth and good report guiding a worthy soul and falsehood harming skill, trust, and future prospects in all pursuits.
C Jules Schmidt from Indianapolis argues against moral panic over women’s dress. He defends health over fashion, praises ending waist constriction, and contends modesty is not tied to heavy covering but to virtuous minds and natural form.
R E Western urges women to form protective groups to ensure accurate weights and measures in shops. Citizens report short weight products, pushing dealers to adopt honest scales. A town recognized a full pound as 16 ounces, a correction from prior 14 or 15 ounces. High prices make this consumer protection vital.
A reflection on rumors affecting public action shows how talk of investigations into a city’s school system spurs activity among officials. The piece comments on education funding, training paths for teachers, and the notion of reforms to repel scrutiny, ending with skepticism about inquiries.
The Housewives' league in Brooklyn closed its cooperative store but presses on with a broader venture. Hoorace V. Bruce and others funded toy sales to prove housewives will cooperate, arguing for a nationwide system of about 2,000 retail terminals served by twenty railways to move surplus produce to demand.
George Munson recalls the Bright murder case of 1875 in Lanark Maryland with defense attorney arguments that sentiment can be law and that Lorna Bright persuaded the defense for her cousin Howard Bright. The jurist defends innocence amid rival theories of the murderer, including the vengeful laborer Pete Jones.
A detective recounts a theory that the fatal shot at Jones’s porch came from 1 150 yards away using a rifle sighted for longer range. He describes soil, tracks, and a watercourse as corroborating evidence, leading to Jones’s confession and the suspect’s punishment.
A massive underground system now links Boston Providence Hartford New York Jersey City Trenton Philadelphia Wilmington Baltimore and more, safeguarding winter communication. The project used 4690 reels 8000 tons of material, copper wire weighing 5 46 million pounds, lead sheaths 11 06 million pounds and 347 424 million feet of wire. Seventy four pairs of duplex cable and heavy insulation paper cover each line.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe unrest around Ireland with unusual phrases and garbled names. The text mentions a secretary for Ireland and a cabinet, hinting at political tension and public reaction without clear events or dates.
Aged Laramie man Low Thompson, sixty, was seriously injured by his son Charlie Thompson, twenty three, at the Thompson home near the town outskirts. A hammer strike fractured his skull leaving him unconscious and hospitalized with fourteen stitches. The incident followed an alleged razor strap threat to Mrs. Cora Crout, daughter, who shouted for help. Louie Thompson was arrested while Dr Lane treated the wounds and sent the elder to Sydenham hospital. the mother was away in the east.
The United States Geological Survey lists Gannett Peak as Wyoming's highest at 13 736 feet, with Grand Teton at 13 747 feet and Fremont Peak 13 727 feet. The state has 6 peaks over 15 000 feet, 21 named peaks and about 49 unnamed peaks above 12 000 feet, totaling around 70 summits above that threshold.
J. W. Collins, who worked a week for Miss Ina Clark at a Casper restaurant, threw a teacup in anger over perceived mistreatment. The cup struck Miss Clark, gashing her cheek. Collins was arraigned to pay damages but is free on bail to earn money to settle with Miss Clark and the court.
The First National Bank of Rock Springs declares a record dividend, believed to be the largest in the Rocky Mountain region. The total includes a regular 25 percent semi annual payout, a stock dividend of 40 000 dollars and a cash special dividend of 73 000 dollars.
The men of Jackson built a four room cottage for Mr. and Mrs. Frank Tapper and their seven children who were made homeless by the first fire to destroy a dwelling since the town was settled.
Thomas Sherman, a Union Pacific operator at Wamsutter, fell from the roof of a burning camp-house and died. He had worked for the railroad for over twenty years.
Rawlins Thomas Kelly, a court reporter for District C in Wyoming, died after falling ill with acute pneumonia, collapsing within hours. The death occurred after he served duties in the district, with colleagues noting his punctuality and reliability.
The funeral of E H Ingalls assistant city marshal was held at the Elks home with several hundred attendees. The body was sent to Bloomingdale Illinois for burial.
The subject plans to travel to Washington and spend multiple days visiting the area, indicating an upcoming trip with a brief stay.
Seriously hurt by train, C. P. Brown a railway brakeman was run down between here and Superior. Injuries are severe with amputation likely.
Local prices show weak wool traded at up to 19 cents per pound amid light demand. Traders noted limited futures and cautious buyers in the Rawlins market.
Praok Rader, a twenty seren, fled after an alleged escapade at the Summer ranch three Mikes east of Laramie. Police report Rader fired seventeen shots before detaining him, with Bulleta Drive women present at the scene. He remains in county jail awaiting charges.
Detailing thefts in Rock Springs and Rawlins, fires destroying homes and offices, a new postmaster at Rawlins, a child’s death from swallowing a spoon, a daily mail route petition from Riverton to Dubola, and local court actions including a Glenrock assault case. Includes farmers’ institute planning, mush room project near Wheatland, sulphur shipments from Cody, and a Rock Springs shooting incident.
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