Governor sets June hearing on Natrona County malfeasance
Governor Emerson orders a public hearing on alleged misconduct by Natrona county commissioners. The hearing, set for 9:00 a.m. Friday June 8 at the Casper courthouse, will review a verified petition and the State Examiner’s report. The Independent emphasizes secrecy surrounding the examiner’s report and public access to official documents.
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Frank C. Emerson
Natrona County
Casper
Natrona County Court House
E. Richard Shipp
FE. A. Pelletier
P. A. Burns
Geo. B. Nelson
Alice M. Bailey
Earl E. Carpenter
M. Wolfe
Geo. Chant
Geo. P. Pattillo
Wyoming
State of
Board of County Commissioners
Cheyenne
C. Emerson
Emerson
The
Independent
Earle D. Holmes
Court House
Our Society Social Set Drifts Through Late Parties
In a portrayal of local social life, several veterans of the circle struggled to keep pace with gin and moonlight parties at the Sand Bar cabaret and a party house. Disturbances woke neighbors at 12 30 a m as a missing lady friend was sought. Some members were sanctioned or awarded a degree, two novices reportedly collapsed after an afternoon gun party, while older figures showed steadier conduct. A Casper vice probe would spark uproar similar to Denver’s past alcohol busts.
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Hense
Casper
Denver
Pattillo posts bond in tax case to restrain salary payments
A temporary injunction halted salary payments of the county tax valuation department after Pattillo, as an individual taxpayer, posted a $1,000 bond with court clerk L. J. Price. The hearing before Judge Harry P. Ilsley sustained the motion to restrain the department’s salaries, challenging its claimed usurpation of duties by the county assessor.
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George [I Pattito
L. J. Price
Pattillo
Harry P. Ilsley
Sundance
Chautauqua Week Set for Casper With Strong Program
Contractssigned Saturday between Associated Chautauquas of America and 100 local guarantors ensure a full season. Chautauqua week runs July 31 to August 4 with afternoon and evening entertainments promised. Organizers anticipate an unusually fine local circuit program this year.
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Chautauqua Entertainment
Casper
Associated
Autauquas of America
Chautauqua Week
Autrust 4
Citizenship Examinations Set For 17 Applicants
Examinations will be held Saturday in district court before Judge Bryant S. Cramer by F C Emmerich of Weaver naturalization examiner for a class of 17 applicants for American citizenship. Exercises will be conducted at the same time and American tags presented to successful candidates.
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Bryant S. Cramer
F. C. Emmerich
Weaver Naturalization Examiner
Se Ae Ribs
Lovey Collins Fires At Garage Boss In Fatal Shooting
Early today Lovey Collins and W A Hern clashed at Jack Jones garage over wages. Collins, armed with a rifle, fired through the office window striking Hern in the neck. Hern, Cecelia Jones’s recent husband, died. Collins surrendered and was jailed as an inquest awaits.
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Lovey
C. Collins
Jack Jones
West First Street
W. A. Hern
Hern
Collins
Sheffner
Wehrli
Collin
Norred
Davis
Cecelia Jones
Muck Funeral Home
Will Rogers to Speak in Cheyenne and Casper
Humorist Will Rogers, famed as a national ambassador of good will, plans a fall lecture tour starting in Denver with stops in Henver and Cheyenne, Casper, and other western cities. He will travel by rail and motorcade amid busy engagement schedule.
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Will Rogers
America
Cheyenne
de Ile
Rogers
Henver
Appea
Casper
Cal Selects Wisconsin Summer Home for Coolidge
Washington resident Coolidge chose a summer White House on the Brule River about 89 miles from Superior Wisconsin. He will occupy Cedar Island Lodge near Brule six miles away and travel two hours to Chicago. A formal departure date from Washington was not set but is expected after June 7 when the budget speech is due.
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Washington
Thursda
Gov Emerson addresses Natrona H S seniors
Governor Frank C. Emerson spoke to 111 members of Natrona County High School Class of 1928, urging them to consider their afterself and stay in Wyoming as they begin life as freshmen. He praised their training and the state's progress, delivering a hopeful commencement address to a packed auditorium.
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Natrona County High School
Wyoming
Frank C. Emerson
Age of Progress and Scientif
Proclamation designating Public Safety Week in Cas City
City of Casp designated a week as Public Safety Week urging citizens to enforce careful behavior to prevent accidents. Mayor Louis J. Baertieu l calls for stricter traffic rule adherence and awareness in work and travel to reduce reckless acts.
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Cas
Loouiss J. Baertiuel
Casp Va
Barr Thiel Band Concert at America Tonight
Barr Thiel leads municipal band in a concert at the America theater with an 8 o clock start alongside a film program. The program includes selections by Strauss and Herbert plus a Sempre Widely march and a light cavalry overture. Margaret Livingston and Warner Baxter star in the feature picture A Woman's Way.
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Hicht
America Theater
The
America
Victor Herbert
Lake March
Margaret Livingston
Warner Baxter
Casper Ad Club Ladies Night Banquet Tonight
The Casper Ad Club hosts its annual ladies night dinner and entertainment at the Casper Country Club this evening. Tickets are available at the club tonight.
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Casper AD Club
Casper Country Club
Turmoil Follows Boulder Dam Debate In Senate Adjournment
Senate adjourned at 5 30 pm after a heated session over the Boulder Canyon dam bill. Bruce of Maryland led protests amid accusations of back room deals. La Follette and Robinson pressed for order as the chamber entered executive session for an hour without resolution.
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Bruce
Maryland
Senate
Idaho
Johnson
Boulder Canyon Dam
Robinson
Arinsis
Curtis
Jeader
Sinice
Wd Robinson
Tor
Edge
New Jersey
LaFollette
al Follette
Wisconsin
la Follette
Congress Appropriations Hit Historic Four Billion Mark
The seventeenth congress approved 4.642 billion dollars for the next fiscal year, a rise of about 462.9 million from this year. Of the total, 1.389 billion covers fixed charges while 3.254 billion funds active federal operations, with 201 million of that reflecting year’s deficits. Despite higher spending, taxes are cut by 222.5 million, chiefly affecting corporations. The first band concert of the summer is set for City Park on Friday with seven concerts funded by the council.
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Washington
Seventeenth Congress
Congres
City Park
Tax Cut Bill Signed by President Covile in Washington
The signed measure reduces corporate taxes from 18% to 12% and raises exemptions for corporations from 2000 to 3000. It repeals the 6% automobile tax and expands exemptions in admission tax and club dues, with various revenue losses and a net annual reduction of 222.495 million dollars.
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Washington
Covile
Congress Ends Adjournment Hour as Boulder Dam Debate Lingers
Congress votes to adjourn at 5 30 pm Tuesday with House 155 to 0 and Senate 46 10 after long filibuster. Vice President Dawes casts deciding tie as parties clash over Boulder Canyon Dam and Mississippis bill objections. Hayden and Ashurst flip positions amid a tense end to a marathon session.
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Congress
Boulder Dam
Initely
House
Senate
Curtis
Kansas
Dawes
Hayden
Dem
Arizony
Ashurst
Ing
Thi
Robinson
Arkan Democratic
Phipps
Orman
Colorado
Wyoming
Reed
Rus
Johnson
Curt
Boulder Canyon Dam
California
Congress Closes With Record Bill Totals
Congress ends its first session of the eleventh congress approving a record $4.64 billion in government outlays. Major measures include flood control for the Mississippi River, tax reduction, farm relief, merchant marine financing, Muscle Shoals operation, alien property settlement, and nine annual supply bills plus two deficiency bills.
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Washington
Lawiinge
Congress
Senate
House
McNary-Haugen
Merchant Marine
Muscle Shoals
Tennessee River
Harding
Memorial Day Observance Honors Casper War Heroes
Ex service men of Casper led a city wide Memorial Day parade from Seventh and Center to Highland Cemetery with civic, fraternal, and youth groups in attendance. Air drops of flags and poppy commemoration at Pioneer monument followed the procession, honoring fallen and living veterans with taps and ritual.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Charles A. Wilson
Dy. D
Seventh
Center Streets
East Second Street
Highland Cemetery
Casper Municipal Band
Casper
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Wyoming National Guard
Allen McLellan
TDA
Daughters of Union Veterans
Daughters of the Confederacy
Second Street
Casper Ciligene
Symbolin
Slim Rice
Bugler
Casper Band
Charles B. Schoefield
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Oregon Trail
Key
Wilson
Firstresbyterian
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