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Newspaper

Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1911

Page

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Bucknum the Indian Scout Returns to California Best Known Frontier Hero

A Los Angeles newspaper recalls Charley Bucknum known as Pi ta aw ko mi Screaming War Eagle a famed frontier scout and hunter. He guided Gen Miles during Chief Joseph’s defeat and fought with Custer era forces. Now wealthy with ranches and banking ties, he plans a Sierra Nevada ranch and old friends reunion.

Daily Times Los Angeles K. Bucknum Casper Charley K. Bucknum Pi-ta-aw-komi Buffalo Bill Tie Miles Joseph Bucknum Gall Bucknamae West Wilton Place Lordsburg Yellowstown Wyoming Wyoming Lgislature Aol Sierra Nevada Mountains Ubis State Baek Q

Fire hits Grand Central hotel tailor shop

Last Sunday at about 1 A.M. a blaze broke out in the tailor shop of Ben Hertzman on the second floor of the Grand Central hotel. Firemen arrived within minutes and quickly contained the flames. Hertzman, burning his feet and hands, escaped with clothes and later helped save more property. Loss estimated around 400 with no insurance. business to reopen this week.

Grand Central Hotel Ben Hertzman Hertsman

Fire damages Langhoop home but furniture saved

Wednesday afternoon a blaze at Gus Langhoop’s house caused by an overloaded chimney destroyed the upstairs before firefighters arrived. The fire department quickly extinguished it, preventing spread to nearby buildings. Both house and furniture were insured.

Lhetre Gus Langhoop Mr. Langhoop

New Concrete Garage Nears Completion in Wyoming

Castile and ftousa push to finish a new concrete garage by May 1 in central Wyoming. The facility will have 20 stalls for 16 autos, ample repair space, and modern machinery. W. G. Noonan oversees mechanical work with G. A. Ukeneskey as contractor, promising top quality.

Castile & Ftousa W.G. Noonan Wyoming Noonan G. A.ukeneskey

The Lid on Sunday Business in Casper

Casper enforces state Sunday closing law marking last week as a red letter day. Saloon doors shut at midnight Saturday and remain closed through Sunday with all shops including tobacco and some candy banned. Citizens urged to endure the restriction and rally behind Cooper, the town of big promises.

Casper Fed & Friend Linn Bride Shoshoni Mr. Linn Casper National Bank Barnett & Sennett Kimball Wettlin & Blakney Uhey Height Robert Hobba Andrew Banker Kessemer Hanker Lar Auropse Mr. Hankette

Wyoming Tax Revenue From Corporations Incurred

The U S Supreme Court upholds a one percent net income tax on corporations forcing payment of 300000 from Colorado and Wyoming this year. Corporations have until June 10 to pay with fines from 1000 to 5000 for nonpayment. A few hundred small firms remain outside or delayed. Prosecutions unlikely this year due to constitutional ruling.

Wyoming Colorado United States Supreme Court Douglas Enterprise

Tiny Lady Holds Reins of State in Governor’s Absence

Miss Katherine Teague, in her teens, will helm Governor Joseph M. Carey’s offices while he tours state inspections west of Cheyenne. The state board of charities and reforms plans the trip on the Union Pacific line. Private secretary James Le Cron is away, and Mrs. J P Newton is ill.

Joseph M. Carey Wyoming Katherine Teague Carey Cheyenne Union Pacific State Board of Charities and Reforms James le Cron Mini Teague

Asbestos Notes Prepare Tunnel for Active Work

The tunnel of the North American Anbesitos company has been cleaned and re timbered in preparation for extended operations. J C Ross is expected to take charge soon with final machinery due shortly. Installation will begin and the mill operate at full capacity. A general statement of company books will be published later, with favorable reports anticipated.

Anbesitos Company J.C. Ross Goth Companies Mms Jps. Burghes North American Asbestos Company E. Richard Shipp Jerry" Dain Leslie Nelson Hastings Nebraska Nelson Casper

Red Light District Businesses Face Beer and Music Ban

Casper authorities ordered houses on David Street denied beer sales and music and dancing after a recent cleaning drive. On Wednesday night proprietors gathered and, after lengthy discussion, agreed to discharge all guns and relocate to a lower attitude.

Casper Red Light David Street

State Fair Dates Set for September at Douglas

State Pair Commissioners schedule the fall fair for September 2020 at Douglas. The new board aims to expand the event and improve it beyond previous years.

Douglas

Student K. W. Eilanda Visits Casper to Celebrate Win

Kearney Military Academy student K W Eilanda travels to Casper for several days to celebrate a victory by his uncle Kenneth MacDonald.

K. W. Eilanda Kearney Military Academy Casper Unele Kenneth MacDonald

Fire at Wheeler and Skinner store linked to arson

Fire was discovered at nine thirty Tuesday evening in the rear of the Wheeler and Skinner store. Baker T Courtney found the blaze and firefighters quickly extinguished it. Investigators ruled out accidental cause and labeled it fire bug arson after finding coal oil soaked kindling and gunny sacks near the rear. Townwide risk cited and a $100 reward offered for arrest and conviction by Mr. Lobdell.

Wheeler & Skinner T. Courtney Lobdell

Cooper Council Grants Pipe Line and Refinery Franchise

The town council approved the Na trona Pipe Line and Refinery Co to lay a pipeline through Cooper streets and lease a 160 by 160 feet tract east of Lown for a ninety year refinery. Construction starts on the refinery within months and the pipeline within a year. Two pipelines and two refinery buildings in Casper are planned, signaling regional growth potential.

Natrona C O Cooper Lown Casper

Census shows Natrona county population figures

The Casper daily notes census results for Natrona county with a population of 4706 in 1910 and Casper at 2039. It lists per-district populations including Muddy, Hessemer, Freeland, Johnstown, Ervay, Lone Tree and Powder River precincts, plus local civic items and personal notices.

Natrona County Emmerstorm Casper Muddy Hessemer Freeland Johnstown Ervay Lone Hear

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