Court action required to remove county oil tax assessment
The Independent reports the state board of equalization did not remove the $8.55 million Midwest Refining tax assessment on 10.6 million barrels of oil. Removal must come via court action, not board action, as officials accuse the governors and attorney general of delays and political maneuvering.
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Tate Equalization Board
Midwest Refining
The
Daily Press
Earle G. Burwell
Earle D. Holmes
Jack Scott
Cheyenne
State Board of Equalization
W. PF. Henning
Board of Equalization
Midwest Oil Company
George Pattillo
H. C. Bretschneider
Midwest Refining Company
M. QO. Danford
Pattillo
Bretschneider
Danford
Tribune-Herald
County
State Board
Board of County Commissioners
John B. Barnes
Mark O. Danford
George Patillo
Midwest
Independent
Scott, Burwell and
Holmes
Natrona County
Caneress
Henning
Talk of crime and doctors in county justice
Straight Talk argues officials and prosecutors overplay grand stands while doctors offer cure for crime. It praises County Attorney Wehrli yet calls his tenure weak and indecisive, suggesting medical treatment as a path and noting no actions taken so far.
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Independent
W. J. Wehrli
Wehrli
Ouster drive and oil tax row roil Natrona County politics
The Natrona County saga centers on calls for removing three county commissioners amid delays by Attorney General Wilson. The Independent alleges close ties to the AG and accuses Boss Danford and Barnes of Standard Oil of pressuring the state board to alter a 4,000,000 barrel oil storage assessment, while Natrona taxpayers demand a change of judge and a five day removal period.
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Natrona County
State Board of Equalization
Pattillo
Danford
Barnes
Standard Oil Company
Casper
State Board
Africa
National Guardsmen Leave Casper for Two Week Maneuvers
National Guardsmen leave Casper for Camp Poledournain for the annual two weeks maneuvers.约 The train departs Burling station at 6 15 PM with 60 Casper men and baggage and troops from the northern part of the state. Richard Eklund named second lieutenant of brigade headquarters troops to replace Dr Allan McLean as captain and commanding officer of the medical detachment. Edward K E Murane will command headquarters troop. Medical corps members for maneuvers include First Sergeant David Frazer and others. brigade headquarters troops list sergeants and corporals including McCartney Mitchell Strickler Marshall Nelson and Kimball.
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Casper National Gard
Burlington
Poledtourtain
Casper
Richard Eklunk
Briade
Allan McLean
Lldth Cavalry
Edward KE
Murane
David Frazer
Angus Walker
Proud
Law
William Osaki
Edwards
Peach
Peters
Carl
Collier
Cook
Gleghorn
Elmer Huber
John Huber
Powell
Shikany
Thomas
Turner
McCartney
Mitchell
Strickler
Marshall
Nelson
Kimmell
Dvorsak
Meyers
Crashley
Erkenberk
Knittle
Gadberry
Gobel
Lowley
Cox
Garrett
Miller
Blat
Butler
Bawden
Burns
Montana
Lackey
Neely
Davis
Chilcutt
Cooper
Kinnely
Bourger
Brown
Hawley
Trogdon
Swallow
Speck
Caddon
Astin
Woodward
Scott
Kobel
Jourgenson
Martin
Casper Tax Dispute Sparks Taxpayers Backlash and Corruption Claims
A heated critique accuses Casper officials of corrupt practices and biased enforcement, alleging a 7500 resolution and taxpayer-funded giveaways. The writer blasts county commissioners and alleged collusion with big business, calling for accountability and earlier ordinances to curb abuses.
California Supreme Court Denies Hickman Rehearing
The California Supreme Court today denied a rehearing for William Melvin Hickman, condemned for the Marian Parker murder. He faces execution at San Quentin within four months after remittitur. state law requires 60 to 60 days and the court has up to 380 days to issue remittitur.
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San Prancisco
William Mdnara Hickman
Marian Parker
Los Angeles
California State Supreme Court
Hickman
San Quentin
Petition Filed to Take Infant From Mother in Trial Court
A district court petition seeks custody of two month old Jack Morton from his mother Melvina Morton. The filing by W. J. Webb county prosecuting attorney accompanies a criminal complaint against HL Puntenney charging assault in the Justice of the Peace court.
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W. J. Webb
Jack Morton
Melvina Morton
Magistrate Warns Boys About Gas Theft From Cars
In court Saturday Magistrate John Casey lectured boys aged 14 to 20 on siphoning gas from parked autos. They were arrested with a young girl in tow.
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John Casey
Correction issued on Henning hotel valuation for 1924
Records from the assessor show a valuation of 160 700 with taxes due of 5 544 16 rather than the stated 31 000. The correction clarifies the actual assessment and tax amount for 1924.
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Henning
Casper Independent reports Wyoming governor moves to remove Natrona county officials
The Casper Independent recounts Gov. Frank C. Emerson directing Attorney General W. O. Wilson to file district court petitions to remove Natrona County Commissioners J. J. Scott Earle D. Holmes and Earle G. Burwell for misconduct and malfeasance. The paper notes prior investigations and state examiner reports supporting the action.
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Associated Press
Casper
Emerson
Natrona County
Scott
Burwell
Holmes
Wilson
Vestiday
Attorney General
Neo
Roy
Wyoming
Casper Independent
William C. Wilson
The
Independent
Frank C. Emerson
Eimerson
Cheyenne
Wyo
W. O. Wilson
J. J. Scott
Earle D. Holmes
Earle G. Burwell
Board of County Commissioners
Whlmes
State of
District Court of the Highth Judicial District
J. B. Scott
J. EE. Scott
Natrona County Court House
State Examiner
Republican Mass Meeting Scheduled This Evening
Natrona county Republicans arrange a district court mass meeting at 8 oclock to present national state and county candidates. W J Cobb notes the event aims to spark discussion and build momentum for the campaign with Hoover and Curtis seen as likely winners.
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Natrona County
W. J. Cobb
Ing
Cobb
Iluover
Curtis
L’viday
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Casper Tribune-Herald
W. F. Henning
Natrona County Commissioners
Midwest CO. Oil
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Bill Wehrli
Webhill
Combs
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Marune
National Guardsmen
Judas
Casper Clubs
Juvell
Scott, Burwell
William O. Wilson
Cheyenne, Wyo
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