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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1911
Page
2
Panama loan oversubscribed with thrice over subcription. Government issue highlights strong appetite for Uncle Sam credits and international financing. Officials report robust demand from investors and allied nations.
Government bond auction drew bids totaling about 170 million with prices around 102.50 to 102 and under, showing solid investor demand. Major bidders included Harvey Flok & Sons, Hanover National Bank, and American Exchange National Bank, with many smaller bidders nationwide.
A report from Vincennes details a military aviation test where two pilots died and another was gravely hurt during an ambitious flight toward London. The crash occurred shortly after takeoff, ending the first leg of the Europe air race attempt.
Governor Cruce announces in a letter to Sheriff J. W. Berry that a vote against the proposed Morrie Plyne measure will be needed to stop unrest. The move aims to prevent rent disruption and is under discussion in Oklahoma City churches.
Fragmented report notes severe wind affecting Virginia Town and Denville with electrical outages. It references Atlantic states face covens and extended weather patterns, mentioning Wy change and capecilly wiles orop, but details are obscured.
Fire in Staeon City Ta destroyed property valued at 108000 FM. A six year vigil for peace at Aguilar Colo. died of stomach cancer. Mrs Mary Rodrigues, native of Mex, died at Makerefield Cal at an age given. Fire in Atchison Kan destroyed church a resident home and two shoe stores. Joe Thusto of Butte Mont killed and three men injured in Valencia tunnel explosion. Kansas Supreme Court rules in Standard Oil subsidiary case. Parrot will left 3500 for its care witnessed by Thomas Billingsley. Heavy rains hit western South Lakota eastern Wyoming and southeast Montana. Estes Park bill support letters sent to congressmen and Senator Guggenheim. Ex convict Oram Stevens sues for 100000 against Montana State Penitentiary Warden.
Foreign, Johann Severin, the Norwegian composer born in Christiania in 1840s, died in Copenhagen. A crowded ferry on the Volga near Vatitel/Mae da reportedly sank with about thirty drowned. Work began to pump water from a cofferdam around the wreck of the Maine and a fleet will soon attempt to clear it. Four thousand federal troops patrol the streets of Chihuahua City to deter the invading army under General Oroece from entering the city.
The report lists multiple boxing matchups including Kit Gravee of Milwaukee versus Pat Moore of Philadelphia in Boston on the 26th and a slate of future encounters across Colorado with fighters like Kiddie Jolnen, Phil Schlosberg, and Eadie McGorty. It also notes wrestling prep at the State University of Colorado, a Greeley handicap match where C McMillan beat Act Magirl in 24 seconds of sparing, and scheduling shifts due to wartime disruptions for bouts in Wyoming and Nebraska.
Sanford, colored, pleaded guilty to manelaghier and was sentenced to eleven to eighteen years in the penitentiary in a district court proceeding.
Durleiah Pinning, a Vinodne ranchman, was acquitted of the murder of Joe Wilson. The trial hinged on the unwritten law, claimed as a prominent factor by the defense and reflected in rural attitudes toward marital betrayal.
Franciseo Garrido received a long sentence after being found guilty of second degree murder in Cheyenne for the killing of Mark M. Coad. The court imposed the penalty at WNetriot Court.
Lander captain J B Nenderson lined bonded the Red Caton placers to Albert Wagner and Company a Denver syndicate. They will work ground with dredges beginning this month for years gold has paid quantities there and winded.
Miles E Straup has departed for Scranton Pa under guard of Detective Thomas Holland. He is charged with inducing foreigners to deposit money at the Palmerton Pa post office by pretending the office had become a postal savings bank while he was employed there.
Cheyenne native Hobby Gibson, former Cheyenne Indians catcher, signed with Battle Creek in the Michigan State League. He debuted behind the plate, played an errorless game, and had three at bats with a single and two outs.
In a dark moment Steve Pyles offered a jug to neighbor Byran Bolster. Believing it to be whiskey he poured poison carbon bisulphide, Bolster died. Jeff Dunn began to drink as Pyles realized the error and seized the jug.
General report with scattered items including New York plans for a 24 story four million hotel, Oklahoma death, rising vegetable prices due to drought, Standard Oil reorganization efforts, a steamer fire at Hamletaburg Alabama, drowning of four girls in Little Lake Hutte Dew Mortes Appleton Wisconsin, and various misfortunes across states.
Washington reports sweeping political struggle over reciprocity with Canada and federal spending. Treasury issues show eleven month expenditures at 007 007,001.44. A Finance Committee report on reciprocity lacks recommendation, while wife-beating penalties stir local enforcement. Legislation seeks anti liquor transport controls and expanded car maintenance funds. A $50 million government loan may be sold to investors. over 100 proposals filed. New bonds exempt from tax. bids due June 17. Military panel plans hearings on army reforms across Chicago New York and San Francisco. Senate advances direct popular vote for senators and Bristow amendment expands federal supervision of elections. Sugar bill reductions likely with tariff cuts forecast by industry head. Military Affairs Committee to hear executive answers on radical reform proposals.
Ten Sleep enters race for county seat of Washakie provisional county promising 12 125 dollars to fund four court rooms jail and sheriff’s office and a block of lots for buildings if located there.
Governor Carey orders the Sheridan County prosecuting attorney to enforce the prize fighting law regarding the announced boxing match between Khowar Baker and Jimmie McDonald in Sheridan. The order directs a halt to the event scheduled for the later part of the month and to stop the associated school white fight plans.
In a late night incident at the Denlo ranch near Big Term a young woman Miss Mira Amelia Malor fired upon and fatally wounded C Voree while a second target George W Chapman shot himself after a violent confrontation. Chapman later died from a gunshot wound to the head. Miss Maler will recover from a nonfatal arm wound.
Dreamlike account describes A L Ferguson alleging a masked foe attacked him with a bedboard and a mallet. The injured man awoke pale and died soon after. Ferguson claims the assailant fled, leaving him unable to explain the events. The fragment emphasizes fear and a supposed threat, with unclear chronology.
Hartville reorganizes fire department and Rock Springs resumes work while an aviation exhibit is planned for the state fair. Postmaster nominations, price-fixing crackdowns, new post offices, fair dates, church convocations, gas well flows, and drought era concerns populate a brisk roundup of Wyoming happenings with numerous named places and people.
An ad claims Lydia E Pinkham offers free private advice to women via letters read by women. It asserts confidentiality, describes personal testimonials, and promotes a “Text Book” of guidance by mail through Lydia E Pinkham Care of Statioine Co Lynn Massachusetts. It invites women to write for the text at no cost.
In U. Denver a woman rebukes her husband for pressuring their delicate daughter who is “awfully delicate” and the star of her basketball team to do housework. She defends the girl noting her school work and gymnasium ambitions while criticizing the husband’s attitude.
A dialogue satire centers on a request for a travel pass. The speaker claims an antipass law offers free transport to caretakers of livestock poultry and fruit, while insisting a trip with an aunt and a cousin demonstrates the absurdity of the rule. The exchange highlights bureaucratic rigidity and parody.
A Sandringham shoot event saw a guest shoot a pheasant near the king's area. King Edward, avoiding embarrassment, nudged aide Gurney and quipped about the misfire, saying the shooter was suitable for ladies while showing restraint. The anecdote appears in a biographical Life of Ward VU.
A tableter recounts how Grape Nuts relieved indigestion and restless sleep after Sabbath duties. He notes calmer nerves and improved rest, saying the breakfast staple aids his digestion, enables a peaceful night, and is regularly on their table for the family.
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