Annoying Legislator Sparks Wyoming Water Power Debate
New York Nun praises Frank Mondell in Congress coverage praising his take on state rights and federal control of water power. Mondell argues the federal government should limit oversight, while Wyomings lone representative questions constitutional reach and sovereignty in water power development.
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New York
Frank Mondell
Congress
Wyoming
New York City
Congressional Record
Rank W. Mondell
Seace
Walter Power
Sie West
Water Power Trust
Elba
Mondeill
United States
Ballinger
Wendell
Dir
Blondell
Frozen Werder Dies on Train Enroute to Wyoming
Thomas Mahoney a herder aged 48 died on a train while being brought to town for treatment after frostbite left him in a dangerously weak condition. Father Bryant administered rites as brother Edward Mahoney traveled twenty miles through snow to reach him. He leaves a wife and four daughters in Denison Iowa. funeral was held yesterday in the local cemetery.
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Thomas Mahoney
Gilliam
Walton
Father Bryant
Mahoney
Edward Mahoney
Hudson
Moneta
Denison
Iowa
Wyoming
Will Get New Trial in Wyoming Grand Larceny Case
The supreme court on Monday handed down an opinion in Elizabeth Robinson versus the State of Wyoming reversing the district court ruling for the state and granting Mrs. Robinson a new trial on the grand larceny charge. The grounds cited an error in the trial judge's jury charge and the case may be brought to the spring term of court.
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Supreme Court
Elizabeth Robinson
State of
Wyoming
District Court
Valuation of Live Stock by State Board of Equalization
The state board of equalization fixed 1910 live stock values with minor changes from last year. Valuations cover cattle horses sheep mules and asses swine and goats with detailed per head amounts. Separately the Union Pacific filed plats to reroute the main line north of Cheyenne affecting Wheatland and Laramie and risking Cheyenne’s freight and passenger traffic.
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State Board of Equalization
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Cheyenne Land Office
Northport
Nebraska
Medicine Row
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Wheatland
Denver
Laramie
Wyoming Wool Growers Association Upholds Industry Aims
At a recent meeting the Wyoming Wool Growers Association endorsed resolutions on protecting national timber, uniform bounty on predatory animals, the wool warehouse movement, state experimental station funding, post graduate sheep disease courses, Wyoming’s legislative and gubernatorial support, railroad aid for hay and grain during storms, and opposition to federal birn policies and dipping orders while praising Pinchot’s Black Hills forest inquiry. The group praised the meeting as very successful given weather and range problems.
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Wyoming Wool Growers' Association
Wool Warehouse
Wyoming
National Forest
Pinchot
Black Hills Forest Reserve
Haslett Named Manager at Weber Mercantile Casper
George D Haslett arrives from Douglas to take over as manager of the Weber Commercial company store replacing E M Hughes who resigned. Hughes plans options in several states while Haslett brings strong Chicago and Douglas retail experience. Mrs Haslett will join him in Casper once a house is secured.
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George D. Haslett
Douglas
Weber Commercial ‘Company
E. M. Hughes
City
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co
Chicago
George Metcalf
Opposition to federal control of water power
The piece criticizes Mondell for opposing federal water power control on constitutional and practical grounds. It argues states retain full authority over water use, claiming local governance is superior to central management and mocks Wyoming for its single representative amid larger towns.
Young Men's Prudential Club forms in Casper
A new social organization named the Young Men's Prudential Club has been incorporated in Casper. Managers for the year are Tom McDonald George Thompson Ralph Evans O Gabbart and Charles Willet. Rooms over the Stock Exchange were being prepared with billiard and pool tables reading rooms and parlors. Opening has been delayed by furniture delivery but is hoped soon.
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Casper
Casper Club
Tom McDonald
George Thompson
Ralph Evans
O. Gabbart
Charles Willet
Stock Exchange
Burglars Loot Schulte Bros Confectionery in City Break-In
After a citywide blackout, burglars broke into Schulte Bros confectionery, stealing about 100 dollars in pipes and fountain pens. Access was gained via a rear window pane. Suspects are being questioned as arrests may follow before night. Governor Brooks prepares water power paper for Washington conference.
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Schulte Bros
Per Capita Wealth Across Western States
The National Monetary Commission releases per capita bank wealth figures for states. Wyoming shows 6207.25, Montana 8207.70, New England 8433.40, Pacific 6347.34, Middle Atlantic leads with large sums in New York and Philadelphia, while the South trails with 871.19 and overall U S per capita 237.34.
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Wyoming
Montana
National Monetary Commission
Middle Atlantic
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Great Deposita
Boston
Pacific States
Middle West
Far West
South
Mass Time Changes At Local Catholic Church
Father Bryant left Tuesday for New York after a telegram about his mother's illness. Father DeRopp of St Stevens Mission will stay during the absence. One mass will be held next Sunday at 10 o clock, confession at 7:30 Saturday evening and 7 each morning, with mass moved to 7 from 8.
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Father Bryant
New York
Father DeRopp
St. Stevens Mission
Burlington Official Injured In Stage Accident
J M Saxton assistant real estate agent for Burlington and Mr Schubach a drug salesman were riding a stage from Thermopolis to Shoshoni when the vehicle tipped near the Big Horn river. Saxton fractured his wrist and both men were badly brushed up as runners helped, passengers were nearly thrown into the water.
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J.M. Saxton
Burlington
To Produce Pinafore Musical at Odd Fellows Hall
The Pinafore production by The Musical association under Mrs Villiers gains strong progress in rehearsal. The show will be presented to the public in Odd Fellows hall on Thursday and Friday evenings February 2 and 3.
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Musical Association
Eagles’ masquerade ball delights large crowd
A Tuesday evening masqu e rade ball hosted by the Eagles drew a large crowd. Dancers wore excellent costumes with many masks. The Casper s orchestra provided music and revelers stayed late, enjoying the festive mood.
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Caspers
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State Board of Charities and Reform
Archie Allison
W. F. Henning
Hmit
Casper Fire Department
H. Banner
Oscar Hiestand
W. Conwell
W. B. Millett
E. Erben
Foreman Hose Co
Wm. Jones
Dr. Gillam
R. R
C. L. Gillam
Mr. Mondell
Young Men's Prudential Club
Governor Brooks
Washington
Brooks
Oregon City
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