Burlington and Northwestern rail plan sparks wary debate
A reported Burlington tie up with Northwestern crews from Powder River to Orin Junction to run trains triggers skepticism at Northwestern HQ in Casper. Burlington delays due to high water push through trains from Thermopolis to October with division points eyed at Hartville Junction and Casper.
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Shoaldon Gazette
Burlington
Bonneville
Northwestern
Powder River
Orin
Or Opin
8. M. Fraden
Norfolk
Casper
Holdrege
Cheyenne
Tribune
Hilmself
Gulf-toe-Sound
Thermopolis
Hartville Junction
Orin Junction
Chicago & Northwestern
Powter River
Iloldrege
New Theater Named and Hotel Talks in Casper
Announcement that a new theater to be built by W R Sample will open mid next year as The Dsts with a motion picture start and formal opening later. Casper hosts hotel talks with Denver architects about a 475000 project funded partly by locals and a manager Mrs Masele, and plans for a 2 story business block on Canter Street near the theater.
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W. R. Sample
Sample
Casper
Denver
Deenver
Masele
Sternlay
Golo
W. Pf. Henning
Sarah
National Progressive Platform Emerges With Roosevelt Endorsement
Col Roosevelt and Colonel Roosevelt reportedly back a National Progressive platform as a contract with the people. The draft aims for a practical program avoiding radicalism and pledges clear, defined measures to be presented to voters.
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Kald
Roosevelt
National Progressive
Unisle
Chicago
Calonel Hoosevelt
National Progressive Party
What is Being Done in the Lander Oil Fields
Drilling on the reservation will be increased within thirty days. Four or five machines are being employed to end several idle wells. The adjacent guide will be put to work. Preliminary arrangements have been made by the Obie Company to put to work a couple of machines south of the Lander Creek anticline.
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Harnesberger Propertion
Lander Journal
Carpenter
Salt Creek
Fai Nicholson
F. H. Nicholson
Edward
Evina Tetterman
Sam Cummings
Daniel K. Miller
Joseph C. Kamp
Kidd & Mctherson
Wyoming & North Western Railway Company
J. W. Longshore
Ed Day
Frank Little
W. K Grover
Craig
Koshland Ve Weber
Geide
Obie (4
Cheanerle
Lander
Cr Cowie Ad Hile
Keegan Defends Title In Casper Wrestling Bout
Walter Keegan of Rochester wins two falls to defend his world champion title against Max Brenton of Mavelonk in Casper. Keegan dominates with a toe hold and a five minute crotch and half Nelson, while Brenton struggles with altitude and breathing issues during the match refereed by Baldy Clraw. Brenton plans to tour Douglas and the State Fair while Keegan and Twist head east after the bout.
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Colineum Betwen
Walter Keegan
Stochester
Special West
Max Brenton
Mavelonk
Iowa
Brenton
Thi
Keegan
Casper
Tiny
Hirenton
Baldy Clarw
Douglas
Keegan and
Bile
Norbert Twist
Practical Faith and the Modern Professional
An essay argues that while life feels practical, religion remains influential. It notes that 75 percent of today’s successful men are church members and urges young men to broaden their horizons through reading and exposure to the world’s work to see religion’s daily relevance.
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Baron Ty
Talks on life growth for Casper youths at Methodist meeting
A Casper Methodist gathering plans talks for young men on life, trust, and success with themes like Wit and Work, Principle and Profite, Lock and Pluck, Money and Morris, and Business and Religion. J W Pyle resigns as U S land office register. Nat Baker named register and Harry Price promoted to receiver.
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Casper
Money
Morris
J. W. Pilee
Register
U.S. Land Office
Dowie
Fine
Nat Taker
Sam Sioymaker
Harry Jr. Price
Casper man weds Boston woman at Catholic church
Mr Charles Carry of Casper and Miss Sidonie Cambron of Boston were united in marriage by Rev Gwen J Bryant at the Catholic church on Monday July 22.
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Charles Carry
Casper
Sidonie Cambron
Boston
Gwen J. Bryant
Oil Drilling Advances Near Midwest Fields
J E Stock and Ed Williams drill on new wells set to begin production next week for the Midwest. Northwestern Oil Co brought in a well on section 2 last week and moved the rig to section 1, township 40, range 70. Wyoming Crude Oil Co starts its first well on the west half of section 24 70. Eelipse Oil Co president J Condit Smith arrives from Denver last Friday while Geo I Shaw of Chicago, a major stock holder, visits with him Tuesday.
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J. E. Stock
Ed. Williams
Midwest
Northwestern Oil Company
Township 40
Wyoming Crude Ol Co
J. Condit Smith
Eelipse Oil Company
Denver
Agreement Drawn for Good Match Between Two Champions
Articles of agreement set up a wrestling bout between Walter Keegan of Casper world lightweight champion and Jack Tolliver of Oomlin Western lightweight champion. The match is to be held at the Collie ey in Casper on August Oh pending Tolliver’s signature after being forwarded to China. L G Murphy of this city promoted several sporting events.
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Walter Keegan
Casper
Jack Tolliver
Oomlin
West
China
Tolliver
Collie Ey
L. G. Murphy
Hrenton Keegan Bout Promoted Amid Local Sports Buzz
The Douglas Enterprise notes the Hrenton Keegan boxing match promotion as the latest buzz in town. It mentions Tolliver training under Farmer Ror and Bart likely accompanying lili to Casper, plus a dog bite incident on Captte Hill injuring Mrs. Walter Ford.
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Hrenton-Keegan
Tollivers
Ror
Hans
Bart
Pany Lili
Casper
Walter Ford
Captte Hill
Morrison
Tr. Roliebaugh
Looking Backward at Local Improvements and Town News
A report notes Casper’s incorporation effects with a hotel addition by Dave Graham and a two story expansion by White & Co. Machines, trips, and a missing man rumor from Sweetwater color this town update. Frank Janeson and wife visit Sweetwater for canyon views while H King family camp near town.
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Frank Janeson
Sweetwater
Explosion Injures Two Tank Men at Wyoming Oil Field
John Crawford and R W McDonald, tank bulldons for Prince Wyoming Oil Co, were badly burned by a gas explosion at a storage tank near a well Tuesday morning. McDonald, carrying a blow torch, and Crawford were struck by the blast and rushed to De Keith’s office for treatment. Doctors say serious injuries are unlikely and both may return to work soon. McDonald has suffered prior illness since joining Casper, including scarlet fever and pneumonia.
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John Crawford
R. W. McDonald
Prince Wyomling Ol
Hook
McTonald
McDonald
Crawford
Darry Brown
de Keith
Casper
Murder Trial for Warren Jensins in Cheyenne Case
Late state news reports Warren Jensins facing trial for the murder of his wife in Cheyenne. The text also notes local notices about primaries in Natrona County and various regional fire and burglary incidents with damages described.
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Warren Jensins
Cheyenne
Moneer Trust & Savings Bank
Asia
County Clerk Election Notice Published
County officials announce a primary election for county clerk following Republican party guidance. The notice specifies election procedures and dates related to party nomination deadlines.
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Ihereby
Caywell
Natrom County
Eleet
Elmetane
Republican Party
Pele
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the Mountain Realty and Title Corporation
Salt Creek Oil Fields
Late State News
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Laramie
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Govenor J. Fenimore Chatterton
Fremont County
Great Western Sugar Co
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Williame Hardware
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