Ruinous Tornado Sweeps Over Omaha and Nebraska
A deadly tornado ripped through eastern Nebraska Sunday evening, with immense damage across Omaha Lincoln and other towns. Losses include hundreds of lives and widespread property ruin as fires and collapsed structures compounded the disaster. Early reports varied, but Omaha's fatalities reached around 1500 in the Omaha area per local counts while other towns also suffered severe damage.
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Ashland
Feason
Dundee
Florence
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Terre Haute
Prairietown
Perth
Cornell Biuffs
Woodbine
Ackley
Carroll
Galesburg
Ilinois
Flagspring
Bold Bad Burglars Exconvicts Linked to Wyoming Theft Rings
Two men blamed for a Moneta store robbery and Powder River post office looting are identified as ex convicts with criminal records. Warden Alston of the Wyoming penitentiary notes Williston alias John Wilson, arrested in Laramie County for burglar’s tools, 23 months imprisonment, released 1912. Frank Connors, an escaped convict from Oregon State Penitentiary, faces multiple counts and deferment of return to Oregon for an undetermined period.
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Moneta
Powder River
Alston
Wyoming
Wilson
Oregon State
Parr
Sam Haw
Oregon
Indian Weather Prophet Foresees Large Snowfall
An Indian weather predictor, noted as Sioux ian, predicted on March 1 that a big snow would cover the ground two feet deep and remain until spring. The forecast aimed to show strong faith in the prediction amid unsettled spelling and language in the reference.
Died Seching Son. L. and Simon Travel to Gasper
An unclear report notes the death of Seching Son. L. and Simon after traveling Trem Cuawer Moat to Gasper. The passenger arrived here, moved to Cady, and died near a hotel on the way, with details obscured by text.
Stockmen Plan Westward Tour to Meet Wyoming and Montana Markets
A delegation of stockmen will travel from South Omaha through Wyoming and Montana to hold meetings in Rapid City Hutalo and Miles City. They aim to renew ties with western stock shippers and promote the South Omaha market for all livestock. The itinerary includes stops in Casper and other cities in April.
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Trenteen Tien
Union Shoes Vans
Driviege
West
South Omaha
Hutalo
Couple from Shoshoni to Make Home in Lander After Marriage
Mr and Mrs Clyde Ferguson arrived from Shoshoni on Monday to establish a home. They married in Lander last Saturday evening. Mrs Ferguson formerly Miss Laverne Bancroft came from Kansas City to help her father Thomas Bancroft of Shoshoni. Mr Ferguson is a carpenter with the Burlington crew.
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Clyde Ferguson
Shoshoni
Lander
Ferguson
Laverne Bancroft
Kansas City
Thomas Bancroft
Burlington
W P Andrews Injured In Ranch Runaway
W P Andrews formerly of Casper now ranching near Shoshoni suffered serious injuries in a runaway last Saturday. He was thrown from his wagon when a four horse team bolted, breaking his right arm and dislocating his shoulder.
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Casper
Shoshoni
Andrews
Casper to Welcome New First Class Restaurant in June
Prospects rise for a high end cafe in Casper as Partlow of Ottumwa Iowa nears a five year lease for the Henning building Center street. A bond to guarantee rent is pending and the move includes relocating Ottumwa fixtures valued at 4000 to Casper for an upscale dining room roughly 100 feet in size.
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Partlow
Oltumwa
Iowa
Center Street
Henning
Ottumwa
Fatal accident injures Baker at Nicolaysea Lumber Co
Baker an employee at Nicolaysea Lumber Co in Shoshoni was crushed when a wagon wheel passed over him. Dr Jewell treated wounds and Baker is reported improving. Separately Burlington Co struggles to secure terminals in Denver amid local opposition and Union Pacific backing. Reports from multiple states describe widespread flood devastation with rivers rising and residents taking refuge in upper floors.
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Nicolaysea Lumber Co
Shoshoni
Tlee
Jewell
Baker
Hitinota
Iediana
Ohbe
Mimwurt
Theow
Alee
Dayton
Ohio
Eastern Cities Sightseeing Tour Includes Washington Visit
The Wyoming delegation to the Vedera Aid Good Roads convention arrived in Washington on March 4 to witness President Wilson's inauguration. They toured the Capitol, White House, and Mount Vernon then visited Philadelphia Atlantic City and New York, detailing buildings, museums, and landmark sites.
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Wyoming
Vedera Aid Good Roads
Washington
Wilson
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United States
National Capital
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Senate
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Army and Navy
Treasury
Mount Vernon
George Steptoe Washington
Lafayette
Nellie Custis
Green
River
America
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
New Jersey
Penitentiary Sentence For Wyoming Horse Thief
John Puller pleaded guilty to horse theft and received a sentence of twelve to fifteen months in the state penitentiary. He was transported to Rawlins after arrest and involved with companions in stealing and moving horses across the central Wyoming range into other states. The case highlights ongoing stock theft issues in Washakie County as authorities pursue the remaining trio and other rustlers in the region.
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Wyoming
Winter
State
Rawlins
Sherr? Sheffiner
Poller
Fuller
Wetruary
Shoshont
Messrs
Jamison
Girleve Brothers
Old City
Chie County
Uiebr Rane
Dutton Hasin
Idaho
Sheri
Shetmer
Feeding Lambs Bring Big Returns
A wire from J A Delfelder reports a consignment of lambs shipped to La ox Dithnots feed lots. The fleeces sold at 22 cents per pound and the sheep averaged seven pounds each with over 100 pounds weight. Estimated value near 68 50 per head. Riverton Republican.
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J. A. Delfelder
la Ox
Nem
Riverton Repubiliewn
Governor Careyhurst Visit Briefs Careyhurst
Governor Carey visits Careyhurst for several days with secretary Le Cron in attendance. Larache and Mine Teagan act as executive aides alongside Cheyenne Leader in support of the governor.
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Careyhhurst
le Cron
Alent
Larache
Mine Teagan
Unth
Cheyenne
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