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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1913
Page
2
President Wilson selects three assistants to Pont Master General and sends nominations to the Senate for approval. The move names individuals tied to the administration and signals a broader reshuffle in top civilian appointments.
President Wilson faced pressure over appointing a relative to a high public post. A Portland captain, a second cousin, was considered but Wilson initially opposed relatives in office. A petition from a Washington delegation urged approval, and Wilson later agreed to consider Captain Wilson if he consented to the delegation’s backing.
Reports state militant suffragists clashed with police during King George V and Queen Mary’s royal opening ceremony. Five women attempted to breach troops guarding St James Park to throw petitions and color banners, but were quickly seized amid jeering crowds. two dead and five injured in a Denver fire follow.
Fragmented OCR notes describe General Porfirio Dias, a wreckdoat of Memloo, and a journey toward Rome with references to Pope Pius and doctors. The text reflects uncertain reports about the pope’s health and ongoing concerns among circles about the holy father’s condition.
A collage of brief items covers Governor Mann of Virginia authorizing funds for a cooperative state, a Darrow jury note, Los Angeles school fireproofing orders, tax delinquency in Colorado and Wyoming, a Mexican rebel ransom, a prison term in Indianapolis, a Hot Springs explosion, University of Michigan medical dean dispute, and far flung references to upcoming fairs and travels. The text blends disparate events with limited clear detail and several garbled phrases.
A ten round boxing match in New York saw Packey McParland outbox Jak Mritton in a competitive no decision affair. The report highlights multiple sports notes including bowling feats and local incidents such as Price of Aguilar being hit in the eye during a practice session.
International dispatches describe open revolt by 250 federal defenders in Agua Prieta causing terror. Reports mention Mexico’s internal turmoil, U S agents’ inquiries into conditions, and alleged tortures connected to President Madero era figures amid ongoing peace talks.
A jumble of early 20th century notices includes Mina Ethel Carew Hoovewelt wedding to Dir Michard Derby of Crater Day scheduled for Friday April 4. Additional items report President Wilson accepting leadership of the American Peace and Arbitration League, a writ withdrawn for Harry Thaw, and various obituaries and legal actions involving notable figures and clergy in Western New York.
A digest of Wyoming items notes deaths of pioneers in Rock Springs and Laramie, a new Rock Springs telephonetike line, bank moves, a brick plant and oil warehousing plans, and county budget projections. Reports cover rail line incidents, legal actions, elections, and local crime.
Article outlines U S political maneuvers with President Wilkin Wilson and key figures including James M Chork Hogressen and Tumulty. It notes battles within the Senate and House over policies, infrastructure and Mexican affairs under the Taft era tensions.
Edward W. Stone of Cheyenne, master in chancery, orders sale of first mortgage bonds of the Penn Wyoming Copper Company and its subsidiaries to satisfy a Chicago bank deed. Stockholders who invested billions face losing their entire holdings as the court fixes a nominal price and liquidates assets across the Ferrie tiaggerty copper mine and related entities.
City assessor J E Bubink and County assessor Morris push separate annexation plans while a new joint law awaits certified form. Meanwhile Indian Agent Norris seeks 1200 head of cattle for Shoshone and Arapaho on Wyoming Wind River reservation to restore feeding and riding herds amid past disappearances.
Fifty five year old Pratt is found beaten at Sheridan feed yards by L R Brown known as Milleraire Brown. Pratt says he knows nothing of the assailant motive. Brown is missing and believed to have fled on a Pratt train. Local authorities search for Brown while Pratt rests in uncertain condition.
Judge THT indicated a ruling on the inheritance tax case lying before the court. The demurrer raised by Connor was to be sustained, with the court noting concerns about who will pass the estate after its expiration.
Lat Heyerne and W T Winburn of Falon MM and Thomas Misha of Ih Vblo Colo secure a contract to lay five miles of roadbed for the Burlington extension from Powder River to Grin Junction, totaling 147 gofles of roadbed involved.
Alger, a toolmaker, suffered severe burns at Salt Creek when a forge connection broke. He was treated by the camp doctor after flames enveloped him. Companions helped suppress the fire, but he died from his injuries.
North Haw farmers attended a telephor meeting to discuss regional reorganization. They decided to move the north Haw area to the south and create a central office with free exchange to the old portion.
Sheridan Wang Toy, described as a full blooded Chinaman, and Emme Waddell an Ameaicana gil, married in Sheeb fon to Dr. AM De Wit Long.
At the Cluny museum in Paris a relic claimed from Louis XIV’s coffin emerges as a frying pan. A curator in Saint Denis reportedly found the pan in a restaurant kitchen, bearing inscriptions and the French royal arms. The pan, once part of the king’s coffin fittings, now displays three mounting holes where a handle was attached.
A California business man seeks a breakfast that avoids stomach overload yet powers mental vigor. After trying heavy fried foods, he instead adopts Grape Nuts and reports steady energy, improved clarity, and reduced fatigue, describing his experience in Sanable Creek, Michigan and recommending the book The Head to Wellville.
A man buys a gallon of gin and labels the pickup card with his own name. His son notes the careless display fearing someone could misread the tag and steal the liquor. The story ends with a wry reflection on male pride and reckless setups.
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