Cheyennes New Hotel Deember Quickly Occupied
Night Sergeant Jack McFarland opened the new police station last night as equipment moved from the old to the new quarters. The jail filled quickly with six beds, and the chief criticized the inward opening bull pen door while praising the connected bell alarm and readiness for full operation today.
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Cheyennes
Deember
Jack Mcfarland
Old City
J. Davis
Willie Moore
James Rath
Old Jail
Jay Showalter
Jay
Arm strong Trial Opens in Douglas Over Majors Killing
Deputy Robert s testified he saw Hugh Armstrong fire the fatal shot that killed Undersheriff Tom Majors on Nov 2 during a raid to seize whiskey. Prosecutors and defense lawyers from Wyoming gathered as jurors were selected for the case amid venue changes and related proceedings.
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Douglas
Wyo
Hugh Armstrong
Tom Majors
E. J. Roberts
Natrona County
Armstrong
Roberts
Majors
Roy Martin
George Ullman
Elias Hiser
Wallus Nunn
Tracey Bartshe
J. G. Swickhammer
Felix Thompson
Percy Brockway
Warren Powell
Frank Bunker
L. J. Logan
William Omen
W. J. Kirwan
Wyoming
M. W. Purcell
CG. E. Winter
Alfred R. Lowey
C. D. Murane
G. K. Hagens
Casper
G.0. Brown
City News in Brief Highlights Local Winter Cleanup
Cheyenne reports heavy leaf packing in hedges and planned spring shaping work. Fire lines painted. parking violations enforced near red walk marks. Snowmelt floods gutters. grading on 419th street. gutters cleared. Federal grand and petit juries slated for May 4 through 10. Homes on 47th street refreshed. porches enclosed in glass. Fishing plans up after two weeks of poor conditions. rain briefly fell yesterday. School basketball tournament draws strong local interest with gym crowding. City jail dogs moved to larger kennels. lawns turning green as snow disappears. Park road grading underway. ruts cleaned from winter travel. Local banker George W. Stanley improving in hospital. South Cheyenne residents push sewer connection plans. Wyoming Stockgrowers Association meeting today for two days. Streetlight globes broken and repaired after last week’s storm. Young Men’s Literary Club to meet and host open house. Colvin family relocates within Cheyenne. Barber shops report rising prices. more men shaving. Tree trimming continues. storm delayed work. Car motor adjustments surge. taxi headlights burned out from low-gear runs. Camp Absaraka Campfire Girls photographed for Lariat. Cheyenne High School baseball practice begins. cadet drill resumes. Freshman English exams for second six weeks.
Dead Watchman Found At Crossing In Wyoming
Rock River Wyoming April 14 passengers on overland trains observed a watchman seated in vigil at the crossing. The man Tyan H Thompson died of apoplexy while at his post. His body was shipped to his former home in Greeley Colorado for burial.
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Rock River
Wyo
Tyan H. Thompson
Greeley
Colo
Checks Awaiting Earl Williams and Wife
The Red Cross seeks the whereabouts of Earl Albert Williams and his wife Mrs. Virginia Williams, former city residents. Checks sent from Washington, D C to Red Cross headquarters here will be returned if the couple is not located.
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Earl Albert Williams
Virginia Williams
Red Cross
Williames
Washington, D. C
Vanderbilt Built North Carolina Town Sold for Million
Biltmore North Carolina, a village of about 2,000 near Asheville, built in 1896 by George W. Vanderbilt, was sold by his widow to George Stephens of Charlotte for about $1,000,000. The plan is to develop it as a residential community.
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North Carolina
Vanderbilt
All Souls’ Street
Biltmore
Plaza Hotel
Birdseye
N. G
Asheville
George W. Vanderbilt
Geo. Stephens
Charlotte
Pullman Rates Go Up May 4 Across Sleeper Services
Pullman company announces May 4 rate increases with higher mileage charges and new minimums. Lower berths will start at $2 after this month, upper berths at $4.50 in standard sleepers or $1.25 in tourist cars, and all seats carry a 50 cent base plus 4 cent war tax. No reason given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramie
State Chemist Moudy Resigns. Moudy to Lead Midwest Refining
State Chemist Ross Moudy resigns effective May 4 and L B Walter assistant state chemist will take over. Moudy will become chief chemist for Midwest Refining at its Laramie plant. The article notes the Cumberland Valley Railroad introduced the first sleeping cars between Harrisburg and Chambersburg in 1838.
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Ross Moudy
L. B. Walter
Moudy
Midwest Refining Company
Laramie
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Harrisburg
Chambersburg
California Oil Firms File Articles of Incorporation
Secretary of State records show Wangeles Oil Company filing articles with capital stock listed at 250000 dollars and shares valued at 41 dollars each. Directors Zimmeran Bacham Adams Nystrom Wyatt Walker Hancock, all California residents, set the Wyoming office for Rawlins. Thurman Toggery Company of Rock Springs also filed articles with 50000 dollars capital and 100 dollar shares, directors Linden Gutting Mills Gillman Mord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wangeles Oil Company
Capital Stock
Co. BE. Zimmerman
G. M. Bacham
George J. Adams
H. Nystrom
Willard Wyatt
G. E. Walker
T. &. Hancock
California
Wyoming Weather Summary Reflects Favorable Week
The weekly weather report notes general snow across Wyoming with heaviest amounts in central and southeastern areas. Temperatures averaged near normal with day highs around 61 and night lows near 32. Sunshine ranged from 32 to 66 percent in different towns, while snow and rain aided soil conditions and early seeding and shed-lambing proceeded in southeastern localities.
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Wyoming
Weather Bureau
Gheyenne
Sheridan
Lander
Salt Lake
Severe winter weather hampers livestock and roads
The latter half of the work was stormy with snow covering most of the state. Feed scarcity caused livestock losses and work stock casualties. Southern highways became heavy and sometimes impassable. Wheat and rye benefited from improved moisture conditions.
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Art Boys
Old City Hall
New
Roberts Owears
Per- Ela
Firnus
Montelor
Danitaiziong Dinmkinno Hintas
NaSsaoy
Sovihtioyd Mons
Noz Kavli Uwnon
Degouett
Frankfort
Atn
Ruhr
City News
United States Court
Thomas Hunter
47Th Street
Charles D. Carey
Cheyenne
Bedlam
George W. Stanley
South Side
Wyoming Stockgrowers’ Association
Young Men’s Literary Club
J. Roy Colvin
Central Avenue
Andy Ryan
16Th Street
Gereges
Earl Williams
Pullman CO
MIEN
Unganize Petroleum Corporation
Real Boys’ Store
America
Holland Shoes
Eckwear
Weather
Toilerg
Bank of England
Thames
L. Horn
Theodore
Roosevelt
Interchurch World Movement
Washington
Lincoln
The
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World Movement of
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