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Casper Press

Location

Casper, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1914

Page

2

Wyoming Electric to Erect Welcome Arch in New Block Display

Wyoming Electric leases corner room in new Mountain Realty block at Second avenue and Walcott street. Plans an illuminated Welcome Arch visible from Burlington and Chicago and North Western trains. Local Manager Alexander notes plans for large electric display and up-town offices. The company also installs a 600 horsepower Lyons Atlas diesel engine at Pine street and Railroad avenue, ready for emergency use, with two 10 000 gallon oil tanks and a power plant designed for future expansion. G W Stephens supervises the work, completion expected by Saturday.

Wyoming Electric Company Mountain Realty Company Second Avenue Walcott Street Wolcott Street Alexander Burlington Chicago & Northwestern Pine Street Railroad Avenue Lyons-Atlas Company Minneapolis G. W. Stephens

Benton Case To Be Reopened In Washington Report

Instructions to Consul Leeher to supply the state department with additions in the Gustav Bauch case an American railroad mechanic arrested by the Constitutionalists at Juarez on February 18 and later disappeared formed the basis for a report that the state department planned to reopen the Bauch and Health cases The aim was to obtain fragments of information still available about Bauchs disappearance from Juarez prison.

Washington, D. C Leeher State Department Gustav Bauch Constitutionaliata Juarez Hauch

Half Tolls for Domestic Trade Debate in Panama Canal Act Amendment

Senator Cummins introduced an amendment to the Panama Canal Act proposing tolls for ships in domestic commerce and an arbitration method to handle exemptions. The proposal would shift dispute settlement to a level chosen by an American body. Also noted is a Dutch incident where a rifle misfired during a cadet drill, causing minor injuries.

Renator Cummins Washington, D. C

Building boom on at Chugwater grows town in Wyoming

May 27 report from Chugwater notes the town's rapid growth with the publication of The Chugwater Record Volume 1 Number 1. Beard and Bastian plan a $10 000 hardware stock and postmaster Bastian helps drive town development as new firms, services, and a farmers elevator spark a surge of lot sales and business confidence in one of Wyoming's fastest growing areas.

Chugwater Chugwater Record Wyoming Swan Mercantile Company Chugwater Trading Company Chugwater Valley Bank Presbyterians Episcopalians Turner Wheatland Beard and Bastian Bastian

How to Assess Lands of State

Cheyenne May 27 State Tax Commissioner John McGill sends letters to county assessors interpreting Attorney General Preston on taxing equities in state lands sold on installments. Instructions advise entering possessor rights and equity under certificate of purchase on the assessment schedule and valuing the possessor's interest at the time of assessment.

Cheyenne John McGill D. A. Preston

More Boys in Cheyenne Schools Than Girls As Shown

May 27 report by Superintendent Feea shows in Cheyenne schools 42 boys for every 41 girls overall with high school figures at 174 girls to 148 boys. Grand total across all schools stands at 491 girls to 439 boys. In Guernsey May 7 a small stream yields noticeable gold with some high grade finds and several specimens brought to the surface.

Cheyenne Fee Bureau of Education

Teddy's Conference Leading Topic In Political Circles

Col Roosevelt's conference in Washington with Progressive members of Congress became the leading topic in political circles. The potential impact on campaign plans of other parties remained unclear, but a more vigorous race by both Democrats and Republicans was forecast.

Washington, D. C Col. Roosevelt Congress Roosevelt

Dollar Dinner Next Tuesday In Casper

A bustress men's dollar dinner will be held at the Midwest hotel under the auspieces of the Casper Tine dustrial club to discuss plans for the 4th of July celebration and other important matters. Tickets go on sale by the Industrial club and attendees are urged to attend and achieve unity in town matters. John Greive is constructing a new residence at Beech Street and Second Avenue for rental purposes.

Midwest Industrial Club John Greive Beech Street Second Avenue

Roosevelt discusses wartime measures over 1902 mining strike

In New York May 27 Col. Roosevelt testified in Alexander T. Wales versus John P. White over fees from settling the 1902 Anthracite strike. He said he would have used drastic action if relations between miners and operators worsened, even proposing to deploy troops under General Schofield to act as a mine receiver.

New York Col. Roosevelt Alexander T. Wales John P. White The United Mr. Roosevelt John Mitchhel United States Army Roosevelt United States Schofield

Automobile repair service announced at new garage

H. G. Dumling announces a new garage linked to his livery stable and will prepare to service all classes of automobiles by May 11. By May 16 or 20 he will begin repairs with a first class machinist on site.

H. G. Dumling Teu Ballance

Pay for May Work at Simon Frammess Shop

After May, work done in my shop must be paid for when completed or when the job is finished. Address: 127 E Linden Avenue.

Anelivnn Pee Ee Preminestrs Simon Framness Linden Avenue

Two Strikers From Forbes Battle Arrested in Colorado

Kathodoras a Greek and Charles Bell an American were arrested in Colorado Springs on May 7 for alleged involvement in the Forbes clash of April 28. Authorities say murder charges may be filed soon and evidence linked to the arrests was found in bills near Forbes.

Trinidad Colo Mey Kathodoras Charles Bell Forbes Colorado Springs

Local Ads Promote Services and Lots in Nelsons Addition

Budget notices advertise ice and coal from 147 Black, plumbing by Henning, and stove specials at Jigger Shop. Nelsons Addition lots offered on easy terms, 60 by 140 feet, with cautions about rising prices. Also promotions for Bon Ton Cafe Sunday dinners and Gem restaurant meals.

Ice Man Henning Bon Ton Cafe Casper Steam Laundry Haur Nelson FR. G. Taylor Casper Townaite Co Davialee & Coal Company la Vogue West First Avenue Casper Storage Oro“Fue Paris Ice & Coat Company Cap Eerte K. Burd’s Pytbiss Lodge Eall

Mrs Millar Dies Suddenly In Casper

Mrs Millar died suddenly at 3 90 o clock in the morning at her Lincoln street home of asthma. She leaves a husband and a 20 month old child. The family recently moved to Casper and Mr Miller worked as a brick mason. Funeral set for Friday morning at the Catholic church.

Building Three Bungalows on South Beech Street

G KR Hagens is constructing three a room bungalows on South Beech Street to be finished soon. Contractor Freak Smith has nearly completed the houses featuring hot water heating and modern furnishings in a mission style. They will be for sale when finished.

Huilding G KR Hagens South Beech Street Freak Smith Ecole

Injured rider struck by whip at Slope ranch near Duskoum

Joe Riche was badly injured when a horse broke loose and a whiplash struck his eye while breaking horses at the Slope ranch near Duskoum yesterday. He traveled to Casper and entered the Private hospital for treatment. An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Miller is reported to be well.

Joe Riche Slope Ranch Duskoum Casper N Miller

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