17 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Carbon County Journal
Location
Rawlins, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text from a June Journal page reveals discussions on subscription rates, political opinions, and editorials about Nebraska affairs. It mentions rate payments, six or three month options, and ads, alongside critical commentary on Republican and Democratic positions and a planned meeting by the company.
Barrington Hall Bresle Ont coffee featured in a Keefe Grocery Co promotion inviting customers to try a pound. The note highlights a local grocery deal encouraging trial and purchase.
Casper Detrick outlines a massive dam project at Alcova replacing earlier plans. The structure is 210 feet high with a base 4 feet wide, tapering to 14 feet at the top, featuring a road on top and wagon bridges on both sides. Masonry walls will guard against overflow and two shaft gates will control water. The Lupivel system will divert water during construction and later drain the reservoir for irrigation. The dam will be massive enough to hold back the surrounding waters and will dominate the Loa canon area.
Reports from Jackson Wil e country describe a violent clash between ranchers and outlaws in which several people were killed or wounded. Names given include Robjuan and Lewis as outlaws. details about the battle and aftermath are hazy, with mention of cattle movements and a recent siege-like confrontation near a border area. Also included are condolence resolutions from a local lodge mourning a member’s wife, expressing sympathy and plans to publish notices.
The present range condition across Wyoming shows improvement with abundant forage growth and lush grasses. Strong rains have boosted moisture, lifting prospects for cattlemen and livestock, as scrubby areas now support tall green growth and healthy herds across the region.
Union Pacific trains now carry fire fighting gear with long reach water streams to protect freight cars. A separate report covers Herbert Ambler's preliminary hearing for the Rock River Congells store robbery and note of the Anchoria Copper Mining Company annual meeting set for June 6, 1906 in Rawlins.
In Denver on June 1 Frederick Armdad Newtod andraws, under sentence of death for the murder of Amanda Youngblood, must hang this week. Their last ray of hope fled as the governor, returning from a penitentiary visit, informed their attorneys that no clemency would be granted.
The notice calls on all water consumers to pay rents by the last Wednesday of each month or face water service disconnection. It states that no exceptions will be made and nonpayment will result in immediate cutoff of water service.
A partial note records a fatal clash near Buffalo between shepherds and cattlemen over range division. E Matoon, a statesman, was shot and killed during the confrontation. Details are unclear from the damaged text.
Property description notes 160 acre site on Snake River two miles from Bages with water rights, a good ditch and wood siding. Access via wood peat at hand. For details contact Will Rekd.
Broad notice lists numerous 1905 conventions and meetings in Portland and San Francisco with dates June to October for organizations including National American Woman Suffrage Association Americas Library Association Medical Association and others. It also announces a special stockholders meeting of Timay Group Copper Milling Company on July 1905 in Rawlins Wyoming to consider increasing capital stock from one million to four million dollars.
A public pound notice warns that the city will strictly enforce a pauid ordinance. It lists areas where detention and impoundment may occur including fences, yards, and the cemetery perimeter. The text references specific boundaries near Wallace’s pasture and a creek bank, urging compliance.
A block of fragmented listings promotes houses for sale and rent in a West city area. Examples include four room houses on a lot with modern amenities, large stone features, and water closets, plus several rental options at varying monthly rates. Also included are livestock trade notes, agricultural equipment ads, and a miscellaneous jobs and trade section with contact names and partial addresses.
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