Natrona County Ouster Bid in Wyoming Campaign Storm
Governor Emerson may pursue court action to oust Natrona County Commissioners Jack Scott Mary Holmes and Earle Burwell amid a long running dispute over county affairs. Taxpayers and local papers criticize delay and political maneuvering as calls for action intensify.
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Jack Scott
Douglas
Rink
Emerson
Associated Press
W. O. Wilson
Natrona County Court House
Robert Kh. Rose
Rose
Casper Tribune
Casper Herald
Casper Independent
Tribune-Herald
Chamber of Com
Young Republican Men Hold An Interesting Meeting
Members of the Young Men’s Republican club met Monday evening at the courthouse for an education driven program. Former Governor K B Brooks spoke on Wyoming Republican history and campaigns while G R Hagens and others addressed tariff policy and party platforms. Ivy Cullen suffered injuries in a Wednesday night car accident on the way home from the country, with passersby assisting.
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Republican Club
Court House
L. F. Sheldon
K. B Brooks
Republican Party
Wyoming
Brooks
West
A. J. Hazlett
Lincoln Republican Club
Natrona County
United States
Hazlett
Woman's Republican Club
G. R. Hagens
Mr. Hagens
Kansas City
W. H. Patten
Phillip Winter
Young Men’s Republican Club
Lincoln Club
Latrona County
Ivy Cullen
Mr. Cullen
State Board Reverses Oil Storage Abstraction Decision
The State Board of Equalization reportedly struck oil in storage from the Natrona abstract but reversed its stance after informal talks. Midwest Refining Co owned the property since 1926 and will be taxed, with the oil carried to the county treasurer as if not removed. County officials hurried to Cheyenne amid the dispute.
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State Board of Equalization
Pattillo
George Pattillo
County Asses
State Board of Equitation
Natrona County
Midwest Refit Company
Thest Board
State Board
Earle Burwell
M.C. Oleford
John Barnes
Cheye
Hhe
Midwest Refining Comany
Ndt
Claude L. Draper
Lincoln Republican Club Meeting Held August
The Lincoln Republican Club met on a Tuesday in August at the county library for a regular gathering. The event convened at a stated hour with local party members in attendance to discuss organizational plans.
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Lincoln Republican Club
Naty County
Six Months County Expenses Laramie and Natrona
Natrona and Laramie counties report six months ending Aug 1 with total county spend including hospitals roads and officers salaries. Natrona totals 206363.36 for officers and expenses. Laramie totals 111.76 for the county and 34.47 for officers salaries amid broader cost notes referencing Cheyenne transfers.
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Laramie County
Natrona County
Laramie
Ury Lumarie
Fees
Cove
Casper
Treasury
Cheyen
Ramie County
Big Horn County Fair Plans to Show Basin Agriculture
Basin hosts the Big Horn county fair on September 12. Organizers aim to make it the biggest and best fair in Big Horn county. Concession space is available for manufacturers and jobbers at reasonable rates.
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Big Horn County
Phand Ld
Big Horn
Henning to Appeal State Board Decisions
W F Henning and the Hen ning Hotel company plus the Mid west Hotel company plan appeals within days after the state board of equalization reduced their property valuations by about 5000 dollars from county figures in June. They argue reductions should cover items not assessed and seek court guidance on jurisdiction of county and state boards.
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W. F. Henning
Henning Hotel Company
Midwest Hotel Company
State Board of Equalization
State Board
County Board of Qualization
Two Clubs in Joint Meeting This Evening
The Jefferson club and the Woman's Democratic club will hold a joint meeting at the city hall this evening. An important business session is planned followed by an excellent program in which both clubs participate. The public is invited.
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Jefferon Club
Woman's Demoratic Club
Political fight over ouster in Natrona County Wyoming
The editorial exposes dirty politics around ouster proceedings against Natrona County commissioners. It accuses Midwestern oil interests and local players, including Scott Burwell and Holmes, of steering votes to favor or oppose figures in Wyoming's government and multiple political factions. Various names and groups are cited as influencing primaries and public opinion.
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well-Holmes
Midwe Company
Casper Commerce
the Tribune
Scott-Burwell
Scott-Burwell-Holmes
Frank C. ii
State Board of Equa
McWhinnie
Stile Examiners Board
Casper
Emersor
Geemral Wilson
Natrona County
Scott
Congress
Joy
State of
Wyoming
Jack” Scott
Wirth
Diefenderfer
Miiwest Refining Company
Vincent Cabin
Perry W. Jenkins
W. Kimball
Naylor Criticized Over County Tax Valuation Claims
Taxpayers’ notice accuses IRA W. NAYLOR of proposing county assessor charges for personal items and notes his alleged discredit by a Casper fraternal order. The Independent cites records of disputed transactions and questions his fitness for office.
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Ira W. Naylos
Naylor
Casper
Lovell Man Takes Option on B Corner Pharmacy
Lovell Wyoming received word that C Hallo well of Pocatello has taken an option on the B Corner Pharmacy in Lovell which has operated for many years. Mr and Mrs Watson H Wyman are mentioned in connection with the deal.
Wyoming Valuations Fall on Oil Slump Across State
Wyoming sees overall taxable property values dip 19.7 million as oil industry softness lowers Natrona county assessments. State levy for 1928 set at 3.912 mills, down 8.35 percent from 1927. Sheep gains and cattle tax values rise slightly, while oil operations weigh heavily on Natrona and state totals. Mrs. Fred Villnaye and daughter Veronica attend a Girl Scout convention in Denver.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
State Board of Equalization
Natrona County
Fred Villnaye
Veronica
Denver
State Board Summons Pattillo Over Hotel Taxes
The Wyoming State Board of Equalization summoned Natrona County Assessor George Pattillo and other officials to appear July 30, 1928, in Cheyenne regarding Producers and Refiners tax assessments and the Henning Midwest hotel matter. Pattillo submitted expense claims, which were rejected by the auditor as not budgeted or officially subpoenaed.
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State Board of Equalization
George Pattillo
Board of
Natrona County Comm Siokers
State Board
Producers and Refiners Corporation
Pattillo
Henning Hotel
Midwest Hotel
Claude L. Draper
F. Chatterton
C.H. McWhinnie
W. O. Carleton
Flattilly
Irene Snyder
Cheyenne
State OF Wyoming
Grace
Emerson
Depty
Board of Equal Wilion
Alto W
State Board OF Equaliza
TION
Apear
Board of Equalization
State House
Ellen
Four Tax Valuations Placed On Natrona Properties
Four tax valuations are listed to inform Natrona county taxpayers about properties valued for tax purposes. The reader is alerted to perceived mismanagement and alleged wrongdoing by unnamed officials connected with the Natrona county treasury. Read entries include Midwest Refining office building, Townsend Hotel, Gladstone Hotel, and Henning Hotel with ages and costs noted.
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Natrona
Natrona County
$10,000 Claim Paid Over Damages in Natrona County Wyoming
The Independent reproduces a voucher from May 20 1925 in Natrona County Wyoming detailing a $10,000 damage claim paid to Midwest Refining Co. for road damage from the county commissioner's action on April 1925. The certificate shows M. E. Edwards as cashier and notes payment was authorized and cashed, with verification by county officials including Marshall and Gorrell.
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Independent
Broklyn
Casper
Wyo
Natrona County
Wyoming
Midwest Refining Co
Tower Plant
Midwest
Sussez Road
Eorm Missioners
State of Wyoming
County of Natrona
M. E. Edwards
Cashier Midwest Ref. Co
Natrona
West Refining Company Uly
Agment
Dan M. Bowant
Mua
Jack’ Scott
Burwell
County
Con
Mary L. Barton
Lidwest Refining
Casper Independent Promises Expanded August Issue
The Casper Independent previews a larger upcoming edition with extensive county and state affairs coverage. It urges candidates to announce themselves and invites local ads and merchandise displays for reservations in the issue.
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Casper Independent
Casper
Perseids Meteor Shower to Light Up Late Night Sky
Earth will pass through the Perseid meteor area with a bright shower expected after midnight next Saturday. The display peaks between 2 and 5 a.m. with numerous shooting stars visible across the heavens.
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Washington, D. C
Ephelae
Ouster Petition and Recall Documents Move Forward
An outline of ongoing civil action coverage notes the petition for ouster to be served in Casper, with stenographers hired to prepare recall documents, and the Wyoming investigation proceeding toward filing charges.
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Peibune Herald
Imall
Casper
Peralta
Attorney General's Office
Youdy
Hlerald
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Big Horn County Fair
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Ursen
Wyomit
Marle G. Burwell
Theoard
County Commissioners General
Casper Tribune-Heral
Jock” Scott
Washington
State Equalization Board
George Pattello
Emma
Ce Ertl
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Midwest Keis Co
Dan M. Boursith
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Welch
Tribune
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