Fraudulent check artist arrested after attempt to buy weapon
A man using the name P H Little was arrested by deputies of Sheriff Marquis after passing a $109 check at Mednick Brow clothing and attempting to buy a revolver at Campbell Hardware. Officers found two long blades in Little’s shoes and learned the Douglas bank checks were used.
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Casper
P H. Little
Marquis
First Base
Charles Mednick
Mednick Brow
Mednick’s
Little
David Street
Campbell Hardware Company
Wright
Lemon
Henning
Littl
Douglas
Leader Unger Arrest for Fraud in Disputed War Contracts
The article reports Representative Woodruff of Michigan alleging auditors found government contract debts exceeding 1.85 million dollars tied to Phillips and Stevens. It notes the contract covered lumber disposal but allegedly involved sales of over 50 varieties. John Lewis Phillips denies the charge and says he will go to Washington to seek a hearing.
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Woodruff
Republican
Michigan
Department of Justice
Phillips
Stevens
Woolroff Safd
Philaaps
Philadelphia
John Lewis Phillips
Georgia
Washington
Phillips & Stevens
Atlanta
Fire at Coutts fruit store uncovers moonshine still
A Saturday blaze at George Coutts fruit store at Harrison and H streets triggered by an allegedly heated moonshine still. Firefighters found the still on the ground and several jugs on the back porch as Sheriff Marquis's officers investigated the scene. Contis faces a moonshining charge.
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George Coutts
Harrison and
H Streets
Marquis’ Office
Contis
State Wing Partial Victory in Laramie Water Litigation
The Laramie Plains irrigation effort spans Grasley Port Collins Longmont Eaton and Loveland with about 400000 acres. Wyoming plans involve 20 million dollars and projects in Albany Goshen Laramie and South Matte counties led by Laramie Water and Wyoming Development companies. Colorado claims priority for the Greeley Pondra diversion and argues the duty of water should favor Colorado use for its farms.
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Grasley
Port Collins
Longmont
Eaton
Loveland
Wyoming
Auit
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Laramie Water Company
Wyoming Development Company
Albany
Goshen
Laramie
South Matte
Laramie Plains
Finy
Greeley-Pondra
Colorado
Munitions Seizure Posts Casualties in Sinn Fein Action
Report states a Sinn Fein gun crew was wiped out with seven Republicans killed and sixteen captured including the commanders. Crown forces suffered one fatality as troops fortify Bel leek hills and special constables guard roads to Pettigoe in Fermanagh.
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Sinn Fein
Crown Forces
Belleek
Fermanagh
Pettigoe
165-Ton Girder Placed Smoothly in Burlington Bridge
Engineers and bridge builders for the Burlington railroad swung a 165 ton steel girder into place on the new river crossing west of the station on the first attempt. Two cranes handle the steel while the bridge, set on piles and concrete, progresses with no train delays despite some rocky river conditions.
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Burlington Railroad
Old Furniture Wanted for Tourist Camp
Citizens of Casper with porch furniture chairs or settees to donate are asked to call the Chamber of Commerce at 907 The Tourist Camp needs extra furnishings though it already has some and the Motor Club lacks funds to replace them with new items
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Casper
Chamber of Commerce
Motor Club
Theatre Nobles Johnson Friday The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe
A fragmentary theater listing notes a show featuring Noble Johnson in The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe. The item hints at a Universal serial style production and a Friday date.
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Noble Johnson
OFI ‘Robinson Crus OL
Boy Scouts Face Imposters Causing Local Trouble
Irregular youths claiming to be scouts vandalized property at an irrigation dam and asbestos mine. An edict warned boys away from mines unless under Scout supervision. Two youths named as scouts were found not listed in official records, prompting officials to defend the organization’s reputation.
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Boy Scout Organization
Sme
Dave Crockett
Casper Mountains
Dave
Ray Pearson
Clyde Magdefram
Scout Organization
Scout Guide Warns Against Armed Hikes
The article urges that scouts should never carry firearms without their Scoutmaster and only for practice. It emphasizes scouts do not cause damage and should protect others property. It warns to scrutinize individuals claiming scout status who commit depredations to avoid harboring dangerous youths.
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Artiot Bungles
P. H. Little
Unger Arest
Harrison Street
Everybody's Theater
Wanda
Hawley
Mack Sennett
State Wing
Lamamie
Alton
Boy Scouts
the Fashion Shop
Friedman
California
M.D. Barnett Outfitting Co
South Center Street
Thoi
Ranka
Columbia
Alma
Columbia Stock Company
Harris, Blanchard
Mike
West First St
American Legion Circus
A. Wortham
East Side
Wren
Brodie Rubber Co. A
FORD
Tribune
Carl Zaemmle
von Stroheim
Maeister
Harry Raver
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