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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
2
European nations press for Turkey to submit to allied proposals as postwar terms take shape. The Western coalition seeks concessions on security and governance amid regional instability and stalled negotiations.
Western dispatch reports the first stage of peace talks largely an exercise in Turkish presence. Allies suspend the conference after Turkey renounces some claims and retains Adana in exchange for frontier rectifications. Work is expected to resume soon with behind the scenes pressure continuing.
Terrific cold wave tightens its grip from Vancouver to El Paso and east to Kansas City with Denver reporting temperatures as low as 49 degrees at Frasier and several readings below zero. Fires erupt in city rooms due to frozen pipes as authorities note the extreme weather impact and statewide cold extends into Tin Cup Colorado.
A garbled report describes an unusually cold period across the Francisco Bay area with the weather bureau noting record lows. The narrative mentions January readings, Colorado Springs, and a breach of a thermometer, signaling a severe cold snap affecting local locations and colleges.
Fragmentary dispatches report multiple fatalities from a derailment near Thenthibon and a snowplow accident at Ullah Copper. Other items note diplomatic reach toward Mexico, a Western states funeral scene for Senator Jeff Dorie Hoakes, and varied legal and political tensions across Idaho and Oregon.
The era's headlines recount Powtminter General Hitchcock and the Bureau of Engraving and Printing shifting daily parcel post output, Grover Cleveland's visit to the White House, Taft and Cleveland connections, and looming extra sessions as Democratic leaders plan to reconvene March 16. Mortality records show several senators dying during the current Congress.
A Cape Town report cites sabotage destroying the Mem bo Northwestern railway between Mearton and Madero causing many deaths and injuries. A widow in Winnipem is found frozen to death near her home amid broader war talk and rising costs to the navy and industry.
The report notes resignations and new appointments including Benatir Halley, Senators Hacon Overman Crane, and Bathrick proposing a joint committee. Flood of Virginia named Foreign Affairs chair while Clapp sought broader powers. Oliver objected to motion. Wilson calls for higher agriculture appropriations across departments as Congress prepares fiscal plans.
Boxing rivals Pockey McFarland and Franks Whitney set to box in January in Chicago. A Denver Gentlemen's Driving and Hiding Club elected officers led by A. J. Simonson. Major Pexhall Alexander Dainger, noted breeder, died in Lexington. Denver Greyhounds’ pitball expert Clit Healy to rejoin. Detroit Americans discuss Plewty option. Denver hosts 19 9 horse show during Nations Western Stock Show from January 20 to 26 with added video entries.
The year 112 records street accidents in New York City that caused several deaths including B2 victims. Notable figures such as Rowwell Miller and Mrs. Kimba Keeler Spottcer are named among the deceased. The document also notes a federal editorial appointment in Texas, naval incidents off California near San Diego, a U S Navy casualty with a foundling, and the transport of a diplomat’s coffin under a new parcel post law, with assorted errors and fragmentary details.
The report covers December activity from Casper to Sheridan with crop totals, wind damage at Laramie and Cheyenne, a major windstorm at Sheridan damaging the Masonic temple, railroad line updates, a drought of coyotes and wolves trapping near Manville, Cumberland and Willard area infrastructure work, and local officials discussing taxation and discharges.
Governor Carey of Wyoming declined to grant pardons or commute sentences for George Boban and M. Alexander, two leaders of a 1900 Spring Creek raid that killed three men, Joseph Allemand, Joseph Ringe, and Julien Lagier. The State Board of Pardons had also refused clemency, and the case involves additional figures including Brink and Keaton among others. outcomes vary from commuted sentences to ongoing imprisonment and eventual parole considerations.
Nicholas Stevens a trapper employed by the J. C. Miller estate was found dead in his locked wagon. He had last been seen before Christmas. Kirk Miller, co-owner, reported missing days earlier. investigators found the wagon sealed and the body frozen with blood traces on the wagon tongue.
A crowd of about fifty visitors watched the new alfalfa mill in Powell begin operation. The first load of Powell alfalfa was ground by the machinery, with A A Keyser delivering the initial batch and N Farlow receiving the first meal arc timed for production.
The one year old son of Judge W. B. Meta was admitted to the state hospital for an operation after nails and bones in the right arm fractured near the shoulder. Surgeons nailed the bones together with chrome steel and attempted to set the limb but were unable to apply splints.
Cillette A moneige from Sundance reports Representative William Woods of that place was seriously injured and Charles Miller of Hulet was killed when the wagon they drove to Hulet overturned.
The twenty second annual report of the University of Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station for 1902 and 1913, prepared under the direction of Prof. Henry G. Knight, is now available.
Larame commissioners approve a reimbursement totaling 2200 for salary certificate discounts. The unusual move covers costs incurred by officials who were required to sell their certificates in the prior thirteen months to meet obligations.
County treasurer used 15000 in county bonds to cover principal and interest. Bondholders were paid immediately as funds were available. No delay in payment reported.
Reports indicate 800 head of cattle were stolen from the Big Morn forest reserve during summer and fall. Losses attributed to residents Milo Burke and G A Sutherland, W Artett. a 4000 dollar reward offered for recovery. Some counties reorganized by New Year.
The Wyoming oil industry shows tremendous untapped potential with valued natural resources near 50 billion dollars. 1912 saw rising oil output with several new wells in Natrona and Fremont counties and state royalties of 22 000 from a 220 000 oil value. The year also added about 40 000 residents, lifting the population to roughly 200 000 as the state strengthens its place among northern oil producers.
Report outlines Wyoming wealth by industry for 1912 with manufacturing around 6 million dollars and mining near 8.4 million dollars. Mentions coal production and regional economic activity, highlighting which sectors led the state’s economy.
State report details Wyoming's natural resource values totaling billions with coal, oil and land assets. 1912 irrigation expansion surpassed 800,000 acres, boosting irrigated land near 9 million acres and driving $10 million in new spending.
A chaotic incident in Buffalo ends with a man named Pokington injuring and killing animals and people. Details are unclear due to garbled text. The report mentions a horse fall, a rider, and injuries described as a broken back and lacerations.
A fragment reports Maud's marriage shocking her circle with the spouse identified as an electrical engineer. The exchange notes the surprise among acquaintances.
Prof. Herbert Satterley told a Jacksonville audience that anti vivisectionists contradict themselves by arguing animal research is useless while dining near a militant vegetarian who revealed he had eaten a live caterpillar with his lettuce salad.
A fire broke out in the southeastern portion of the Bank of England in London a few days ago. The flooring and joisting were damaged and the outbreak was discovered by bank authorities and put out with their own appliances in about thirty minutes. A lieutenant and a dozen Irish Guards with fixed bayonets assisted police in keeping the crowd back.
Simeon Ford warned hotel men in New York about a supposed disease called shopper's cramp. He claimed it starts in December, peaks by mid month, and ends December 24. The ailment supposedly affects women in arms and limbs but targets men's pockets.
A young wife laments her husband’s lack of initiative as she describes needing to prompt every salary raise. A friend probes the cause while the couple’s exchange reveals tensions over money and ambition.
A terse exchange on secrecy and prudence about giving advice. The speaker notes that offering such counsel is easy in theory but hard in practice, with social awkwardness and consequences implied.
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