Casper Schools Tested For National Standards
Tests known as standard tests are given to Casper students to measure how their reading writing arithmetic spelling and English compare with national averages. Results will rank each school against the standard and show if below or above average. A Wyoming state committee led by A A Slade will oversee testing in fall and spring across the state and monitor progress.
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Casper
Wyoming States Association
A. A. Slade
Dean Maxwell
Larne
Jessup
Cheys
Schwiering
Rock Springs
Juvenile in Crime Reported by New York Police
Police overheard George Smith aged 10 accusing companion Mary Prendergast aged 12 of sharing loot from a housebreaking at the detention home. A search of their clothing found a revolver two cartridge boxes and money totaling $2.92 mainly in pennies. George was noted with $4.15.
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Associated Press
New York
George Smith
Marry Prendergast
Harry
George
Mystery of Wound Cleared by Friends
Cheyenne man William Kimble and accomplice Mia Sadie M Goodwin were under arrest in Alliance Nebraska after a shoulder wound sparked speculation. Local acquaintances say Kimble was accidentally shot at his Cheyenne home when he handled a gun he had taken on a hunting trip and discharged while cleaning it.
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Cheyenne
William Kimble
Mia
Sadie M. Goodwin
Alliance
Neb
Nebraska
Kimble
Youth 13 gets life sentence in Neb murder case
Floyd R. Wick, 18, of Malvern Nebraska, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Clyde Patterson. He pleaded guilty to second degree murder after shooting Patterson on August 15.
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Associated Press
Bassett, Neb
Floyd R. Wick
Malvern
Neb
Clyde Patterson
Trial of Tongman 15 Postponed by Court
Cheyenne December 1 The murder trial of Yee Geow Chinese tongman for the death of Thomas Holland was postponed to an undetermined date. Judge W C Mentzer announced the delay without offering a reason. The Newell murder trial will proceed next followed by minor cases on the calendar.
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Cheyenne
Yee Geow
Thomas Holland
Walter Newell
W. C. Mentzer
Newell
Carey Heads to Harrisburg for Governors Conference
Governor Robert J Carey left for Harrisburg Pennsylvania to join the governors conference and deliver a speech on The Decentralization of Federal Control. He traveled with Mrs Carey and two other relatives as part of the delegation.
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Carey
Harrisburg
Cheyenne
Robert J
Charles D. Carey
Newell Gaoe Goes 10 Jury Tonight in Murder Trial
Walter Newell faces a jury tonight in Cheyenne Wyoming for the murder of Frank Jennings near Laramie on September 7 1919. Frank and Pete Cordillo are serving terms for participation. Cordillos claimed exculpatory statements shifting blame to Newell as the trial closes with three days left. The defense is supported by the wife who sits with Newell at the table.
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Newell
Cheyenne
Wyo
Walter Newell
Frank Jennings
Laramie
Frank
Pete Cordillo
State Penitentiary
Cordillos
Cordillo Brothers
Accised
Wife Follows Husband to the Grave in Illness
Four hours after her husband died from pneumonia caused by influenza Mia K. Skaggs also died at their home in Powell Derb. The couple had lived there about a year and she had not been informed of her husband's death.
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Charlotte King Palmer
New York City
Powell
Wye
Der
Mia
K. A
Skaggs
Cheyenne Club Calls for Federal Coal Price Inquiry
The Young Men's Literary Club of Cheyenne Wyoming adopted resolutions urging the Federal Trade Commission to investigate coal prices in the state. They note consumer coal costs have more than doubled since pre war levels and recent 20 percent increases lack clear mining or trade rationale.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Young Men's Literary Club
Federal Trade Commission
Wyoming
Recruits Accepted for Marines in November Month Ten
Caspar Marine recruiting station listed eleven men enlisted in November including M W Loox ridge John Smith George Smith J F Lintol C Stapher HM s Kelly A E Reiser FP Av do BH Jota son and W H L Haggon The article notes travel and training advantages and mentions Marines arriving at Mare Island California It also touts moral views on women being wise and womanly.
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Casper
M. W. Looxridge
John Smith
George Smith
J. F
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Casper, Wyo
Ice and Coal
Franklin
H. A. Burk, Heating
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Tongman
Richards & Cunningham
Cheyenne Club
Casper Sporting Goods Co
David Sts
Casper Gas Appliance CO
East First St
Leeman
Christmas Club
le Club
Sso Wrecks
BOW
Avai
Casper National Bank
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