Oil prospectors swarm Salt Creek field near Casper
During the past summer representatives of large oil firms visited the Salt Creek oil field north of Casper and signaled strong interest. Dutch and British interests announce contracts and rigs. Societe Belge plans 400 000 for development. English concerns raise 200 000 for Salt Creek area. A big German tragedy solution is a railroad or pipeline to transport 70 percent kerosene crude stored on the prairie. The field may revive regional industry with new activity and investment.
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Salt Creek
Casper
C. Kerbert
Maatschappij Company
Hague
Oil Wells Drilling Syndicate
London
S.A. Lane
Father Bryant
Barton Robert Oppenheim
Paris
Societe Belge Company
Sa't Creek
B.F. Ayrault
New York
G. R. Hagens
Misstatements About Asbestos Strike Near Casper
A Sheridan Enterprise report discusses asbestos veins near Casper with claims of a 45 foot vein and a 3 to 4 inch minor vein. It notes high grade asbestos and possible $800,000 offer for a controlling stake, plus color differences and copper staining affecting fiber color.
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Sheridan Enterprise
Caspar
Casper
Veln
Union Copsper Company
Asbestos Deposits Highlight Wyoming Prospect in Local Reports
A writer criticizes a local figure for misunderstanding asbestos geology while noting vast asbestos vein zones on Smith creek and Casper mountain. The Wyoming Consolidated company shows a 600 foot wide mineralized zone with fine serpentine asbestos fibers.
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Dalllea
Smith Creek
Wyoming Consolidated Company
Casper Mountain
Sheridan
Mange Disease in Coyotes Spreads Across Wyoming
Wyoming ranchers report mange has taken hold in coyotes, reducing winter fur and increasing vulnerability to cold. Some coyotes die or are shot with signs of disease, while past inoculation experiments and carcass scavenging are cited as possible spread methods. Ranchers fear continued coyote contact may transmit mange to stock, hindering eradication on cattle ranges.
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Wyoming Tribune
Mexican Stick-Up at Veranda Near Judge Tubb Office
A Mexican man named Joe Campos attempted to rob a drunk man named Weed Wednesday noon in front of Judge Tubb's office on David Street. Campos snatched Weed’s roll, cut Weed's hand with a knife, and was jailed, but Weed was later discharged and Campos bound over to district court.
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Joe Camos
Weed
Veranada
Judge Tubb
David Street
Casper Hotel
Campos
Post Office Changes Prompt Lock Box Installation
Sunday work tore down old partitions and rearranged racks at the post offices. One hundred new lock boxes were installed and a continuous service policy for renters began with the outside door kept open. Mrs Hewes urged renters to keep all passes secure as general delivery windows faced changes.
Speers Resigns From Richards & Cunningham to Lead Kimball Drug Store
T C Speers resigns after four years in charge of books at Richards and Cunningham. He will take up credit and account duties at Kimball drug store once a replacement is found. It is understood he will soon own an interest in the new venture. Speers is a popular and energetic young businessman with many supporters.
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T. C. Speers
Richards & Cunningham Company
Kimball Drug Store
Speers
Jury Tampering Alleged in Basin Sheepmen Murder Trial
In Basin a bitter legal clash looms as seven cattlemen face trial for the murder of three sheepmen. State militia guards the jail as defense claims the jury list was tampered with, revealing eighty two erased names and prompting a court ordered open jury box and delay.
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Basin
A Forger at Large
A man named George Harry, a milk wagon driver, forged Robert Carey’s name on a desk check for 3 and tried to cash it at Sam Jacobs store but was refused. He then cashed two 20 checks at Golden Rule and another brothel on David Street. Police traced him to Douglas but his next move remains unknown as investigators pursue clues.
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George Harry
Robert Carey
Sam Jacob
Mr. Jacobse
Golden Rule
David Street
Donglas
Court Adjourns As Court Decides Mortgage Case
The Harle-Haas Drug company versus Rogers company case favored Stephen Tobin with his first mortgage and note to be satisfied before the wholesaler is paid, amounting to 63 500. A county test case against Jas Bury for fire insurance premium payments was dismissed. Probate matters were heard. Judge Carpenter plans to finish tonight and depart for Laramie tomorrow.
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Harle-Haas Drug Company
Rogers Company
Stephen Tobin
G. RB. Hagens
Tobin
Jas
Bury
Carpenter
Laramie
Kansas City Brokers Protest Company Ruling On Stock Fee
Kansas City brokers M. P. Ladd and B R F Poucher and attorney Geo P Whitsitt met North American and Wyoming Consolidated Asbestos officers to protest a one cent per share stock fee. The session included pooling of Kansas City brokers and a related bank escrow arrangement.
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M. P
Ladd
BR. F. Poucher
Geo.p. Whitsitt
Kanan City
North American
Wyoming Consolidated Asbestos
Kansas City
Kansas’ City
Ana Plese
Us & Bank
A. Ri Miulum
Fragmentary note hints at breeding and shearers in Sate
A partial line mentions breeding and shearers linked to a place or event in Sate with names such as William and wine identified in the fragment.
Battle of the Platte Bridge recalled by Cas Waring
Cas Waring recounts burial details of comrades at Platte Bridge including Lt Casper Collins and Comrade Nehring. He notes arrows in bodies, gruesome injuries, posthumous honors, and the renaming of Fort Collins Casper. He describes muster out dates and his pride in the Union army before ending his narrative.
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Nehring
K Company
Collins
Flo
Casper
Wyoming
Platte Bridge
Collns
Casper Collins
Hillaborough
Ohio
Wm. O. Collins
Ohio Cavalry
Fort Collins
Colorado
Indade
Pope
North Platta River
Fort Leavenworth
United States
Sam
Union of the States
Earch
Bucknum
Fort
D. A. Buspell
Merchants urged to out advertise mail order rivals
In a Lander Mountaineer essay, local merchants are urged to outbid mail order houses with steady local advertising. The piece argues catalogs lure buyers, that continuous ads pay, and that six months of persistent effort can secure consistent local business.
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Uncle Sam
Butcher
Merchant
Mall
Two Texas Cowboys Return for Friday Evening Duel
By Constru Dence, the event promises action Friday evening as Rex week leads a Texas showdown. The Two Texas cowboys face off in a planned confrontation, drawing local interest and wagering chatter.
Casper's New Industrial Club Rallies Casper business men
Casper hosts its second meeting of promoters for a Casper Industrial Club aimed at boosting city business and industry. The group adopts a constitution and bylaws, sets dues at 16 dollars per year with a 5 dollar entrance fee, and plans quarterly meetings on the first and third Mondays.
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Hose House
Board of Trustees
C. M. Elgin
P. J. O'Conner
W. R. Johnson
Casper Industrial Club
Casper
Fatal wagon accident claims Frank D. Lea life
Frank D. Lea of Buffalo Creek Wyoming was killed last Friday when a heavily laden wagon rolled over him after the horses spooked in a gully crossing. His death occurred almost instantly. funeral services were held Tuesday at St Mark's church with burial at Highland cemetery.
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Frank D. Lea
Les
Buffalo Creek
Lils
L. D. Scott
Plarce
Nebr
R. R. Lea
Frank Les
Barnum
Watertown
Wis
Hoe
Wyoming
Casper
Bareee
St. Mark
Villiers
Highland Cemetery
Lea
Eagles Dance at Odd Fellows Hall Remains a Success
The Eagles hosted a well attended dance at Odd Fellows Hall on Monday night. Guests enjoyed a lively event with a full balloon, devoted floor committees, and a general sense of merriment throughout the evening.
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Freire Alles
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Manhattan
Casper’s New Industrial Club
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