14 Jul 1911
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1911
Page
1
Nasrona Electric Company has contracted to install a modern fire alarm system with thirty general alarm boxes, recording tape at the fire station, and integrated box numbering. The project aims for operation on completion, featuring townwide coverage and connection to existing units.
Regular drills ordered by Captalo bel regular drills will be held Monday and Thursday nights. A meeting after drill formed Company H Athletic Association with President Lieut. Bailey Vice President Fred Newman Secretary EB Holmberg and Treasurer Captain Bell. Lieut Malley seeks Wyoming University scholarship via Wyoming Tribune contest aiding the association. Recruiting Officer Lieut W J Hatley seeks ten to fifteen volunteers. encampment planned for June with movement to Cheyenne for celebratory events.
A Wyoming oil analysis argues demand will outpace supply, noting Casper fields’ high grade crude. It outlines regional production divisions and suggests Wyoming crude could rival top global grades, boosting refinery and locomotive demand.
A Cheyenne dispatch reports Colorado-United States Refining plans to build a Wyoming plant, likely Casper, after the Boulder facility achieves profitability. T. Kearney, their representative, is winding down Boulder stock and courting Wyoming capital to back the Wyoming site, with construction slated to begin soon after August. The project includes a major pipeline and a Casper telephone line, while Natrona Pipe Line and Refinery head Salatha coordinates site and building plans.
Lisle Cook witnessed a man pass a bottle to a prisoner at the town jail. Marshal Jones arrested W. H. Lasaller, who admitted drinking. Judge Tubb fined him 25 with city labor for 12.5 days if unpaid. The court vows no leniency for repeat offenses. Buffalo Jones films Africa exploits shown at The Bell Theatre with 10 cent matinees. Rooster from Sioux City travels to Thermopolis en route to a cave excursion.
The article explains the advantages of crude oil over gasoline for storage and transport. It notes crude oil can be stored in larger tanks with longer supply, while gasoline risks higher transportation rates due to its flammability as a finished product.
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