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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1912
Page
2
A new concern proposes spending millions to construct a railroad line from Springville Utah to Steamboat Springs Colorado. The project aims to connect Utah and Colorado rail networks, signaling regional growth and transport access.
A Salt Lake City report outlines a proposed development of 400000 acres in western Utah and adjoining Colorado with a 200 mile railroad from Syreville Utah to Steamboat Springs Colorado. Financing allegedly by Eastern capitalists led by F W Short of Chicago. The plan includes a 15000 hydroelectric project and a Split Mountain dam to irrigate lands and power eastern Utah. Total cost projected near 46 000 000 with possible 50 000 000 including incidental expenses.
Conflicting notes report the death of Japan’s emperor amid ceremonial statements and public mourning. Royal officials and empress, crown prince, and key ministers are cited as present at the royal bedside.
An arrest in the Rosenthal murder probe tied to Horan Hewential involves Becker. Police Lt. Charles Dacker leads the border charge after grand jury testimony by Jack Wheee Hirkines Weber and Harry Vailon, alleging Becker pressured witnesses and threatened to frame them if they did not comply.
A government inquiry led by Department of Justice special agent B D Towterid examines a Bowibers Pacific land case in Oregon. Former Northwest leader Wil am Th Waabbaru dies at his home. U S to buy the Chamisal Tract in Washington, with an agreement on El Paso area lands and the Ways od Bintee planning purchase.
Police report a deadly shooting at a Sullivan Indiana church social where two men were killed. The incident occurred amid a dispute over payment and food plates, with bystander accounts noting a Turing revolver involved.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe impeachment proceedings related to Archbald, with mentions of committees, delays, and actions in Congress. The garbled text references charges, witnesses, and potential outcomes shaping a political controversy.
A dense scanned recap reports a physician declared a man dead while preparations for burial proceed near Prana Kansas. It notes a 24 year survivor in Mio Mianve county Colorado amid record alfalfa yields across 75 000 acres. A famed diver claims a 13 mile Willamette River crossing from Oregon City to Mortland Oregon.
The article notes Abe Attell, terminated from the New York Athletic Commission, being detached to meet Young Arne in New York City. Olympic gates close with yacht racing finals and Sweden leading in points. Jack Johnson, defending heavyweight champion, ready to sign for a bout with Joe Jeannette on Labor Day at Madison Square Garden but Johnson rejects a 20 000 offer.
Readable parts indicate claims of rebellion and caution toward surrender amid wartime messaging. The snippet references American and British figures, Admiralty officials, and supplemental notes on war in an era of global conflict.
Amid chaotic Washington reports, the Senate backs a thirty percent tariff on raw wool and fifty five percent on manufactured goods while weighing a Will and impeachment talk around Judge Archbald. Taft's administration seeks one more year of army aid and tariff investigations proceed. Legislation on homestead relief advances, allowing simultaneous proofs for original entries and new entries under the enlarged law.
The report cites hangings in Nashville for murder, a 72 year old mining owner Homer Penwock dying in New York, hotel and market references in New Orleans, religious marriage tensions, Theodore Thaw imprisonment, a court date in New Jersey, and naval or political mentions including a cloudburst drowning thirteen and other court actions.
Mixed prices for flax and linseed over several months with June to October figures. Sugar prices steady in New York with various grades cited. Live stock markets in Kansas City show cattle and hogs firm to higher with ranges for western steers at 5.10 to 5.50 and western cows up to 7.10. Eastern produce and dairy items quoted in Chicago and Illinois with butter, cheese, and eggs noted. Copper in New York quoted around 26.17 to 27.60 per pound with overseas metals activity marginal.
A Wyoming roundup reports an Ulm dry farm, Cokeville land sale at 40 per acre, and large alfalfa harvests. It notes a Casper homicide acquittal, hospital incorporation in Rawlins, Frontier Day plans, property value changes in Laramie, elk statistics, a lightning strike near Newcastle, and various local incidents and regulatory moves across the state.
September events listeners note Gosden County fall arrangements in Torrington as WYOMING News of the Week reports. Gov. William A. Hiebarde dies in Australia after years of poor health following the Red Hawk murders four years ago.
Two men identified as Lander and Palmer tried to flee Wyoming by stealing a steel boat from Jania Prudean at Coulter. They launched down the Mie Hora river toward the Montana line, traveling about 120 miles before capture. Both are noted as among the first Wyomieg fugitives to attempt crossing the state boundary by water.
Federation stock inspector J Delaney reports the burial of two sheep belonging to Justus Behwatke and Fanehiman. On January 7 a dog uncovered a hole in the drift, reviving the animals who survived burial for about a month in a barn before recovery.
The Senate approved Senator Warren's bill to establish a mine experiment station at Lander Wyoming under the bureau of mines. It provides 25 000 dollars for buildings equipment and first year salaries. Interior confirms informal approval of Wyoming split of land from Wind River Reservation. formal approval awaits president's water power site withdrawals.
The U.S. Geological Survey ranks Wyoming as a top coal producer with vast beds in Powder River and the Bighorn region, dominated by bituminous deposits and substantial output from Kemmerer and Hock Springs. North Dakota’s coal is largely lignite. Wyoming’s original coal supply exceeds all but North Dakota. A separate item reports a trapper incident near Cody claiming a horse injury while setting a bait trap near Yellowstone Park, with the horse presumably shot and the case to be reviewed by state humane authorities.
A note describes a town election plan for Meferm School in Cheyenne with a November vote under local law. It mentions charities and reform groups inviting residents to participate and candidates to be chosen through the poll. Local officials oversee the process and conduct.
A wedding scene features a reluctant organist who refuses to play the Star Spangled Banner citing inopportune timing while the bride’s father insists it be included. A social clash over patriotism and tradition frames the small town event amid humorous humor and family talk.
A collage of vintage advertisements mentions Paxton Toilet Co Boston offering nicotine relief mouthwash products, Winston's Soothing Syrup for teething, Tet Cross Bag Mine for wash day, and a dancing master hinting at divorce, plus a florist’s palmra phrase.
Susie Templeton of Hooper Nebraska reports relief from female trouble after taking Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. She details bearing down pains and weakness that improved after the seventh bottle enabling her to resume work and care for boarders. Her testimonial endorses the medicine as a life changer.
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