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. The jail filled quickly with six beds, and leaders complain the new quarters lack convenience. The chief notes a faulty inward opening bull pen door and praises the bell alarm system as the station nears full operation.
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Jack Mcfarland
Old City
J. Davis
Willie Moore
James Rath
Old Jail
Jay Showalter
Jay
Arm strong trial opens in Douglas with deputy’s testimony
Deputy E J Roberts testified that Hugh Armstrong fired the fatal shot that killed Undersheriff Tom Majors during a November raid. The trial opened under change of venue with jurors sworn and mixed legal teams for prosecution and defense.
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Hugh Armstrong
Douglas
Tom Majors
Casper
Wyo
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
G.0. Brown
City News in Brief From Cheyenne Dispatches
Hedges in city park require big job cleanup as leaves pile high. Traffic rules enforced near fire plugs while street work and grading progress on 419th street. Juries for federal terms to be drawn May 4 and 4. Home renovations on 47th street noted. Snowmelt causes sand in gutters. streets dry by evening. Fishing plans bloom amid uncertain weather. Baseball season enthusiasm grows as fans seek results. Park road grading continues. south side sewer plans draw interest. Wyoming Stockgrowers meet. local street lights damaged from last week storm. Local clubs, barber trade, and cadet practices resume. high school English exams underway.
Dead Watchman at Rock River Crossing
Rock River Wyoming April 14 passengers on overland trains observed a watchman seated at the crossing in a lifelike vigil. The deceased, Tyan H. Thompson, died of apoplexy and was found by investigators not responding to greetings. His body shipped to Greeley Colorado.
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Rock River
Wyo
Tyan H. Thompson
Greeley
Colo
Checks Awaiting Earl Williams and Wife
Local Red Cross seeks Earl Albert Williams and Mrs Virginia Williams, former city residents. Checks from Washington, D C have been received for the Williamses at Red Cross headquarters and will be returned unless the couple is located.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Albert Williams
Virginia Williams
Red Cross
Williames
Washington, D. C
Biltmore Town Sold For One Million By Vanderbilt Heir
Biltmore North Carolina, a village of about 2000 residents near Asheville, built in 1896 by George W. Vanderbilt, is reported sold by Vanderbilt’s widow to George Stephens of Charlotte for one million dollars. The plan is to develop the town 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 to Rise May 4 with Higher Sleeper Fares
Pullman Co announces May 4 rate increases across sleeper services. Higher costs mean a 20 percent rise across mileage, with minimum seat charges and new lower berth minimums. Parlor car passengers face new prices, including 54 cents for the Ramari trip and minimums of $2 for lower berths and $4.50 for upper berths in standard sleepers. No reason given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramie
State Chemist Moudy Resigns to Take Midwest Refining Post
State Chemist Ross Moudy resigns effective May 4. Assistant state chemist L B Walter will succeed him. Moudy becomes chief chemist for Mid west Refining at its Laramie plant. The Cumberland Valley Railroad first used 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 Mien Unganize Petroleum Corporation Forms
Articles of incorporation filed by Wangeles Oil Company with capital stock $250,000 and par value $41 per share seven directors named all California residents. Wyoming office to be in Rawlins. Separate filing by Thurman Toggery of Rock Springs with $50,000 capital and $100 par value shares. Directors listed: 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
Weather report notes generally favorable Wyoming week
The weekly weather bureau report says sunshine was low at times but overall favorable. Snow covered the state with heavier amounts in central and southeastern districts. Temperatures averaged near normal with daytime 61 and night 32, extremes 65 and zero. Regions like Cheyenne 54 and Sheridan 66 saw varied sun. Farmers began seeding as shed-lambing and plowing progressed, soil conditions improved after recent snows and rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Weather Bureau
Gheyenne
Sheridan
Lander
Salt Lake
Severe winter weather hampers livestock and roads in state
The final stormy half of the period, with snow cover and feed scarcity, hit livestock hard and caused losses among work stock. Southern highways became heavy and impassable. Moisture improved wheat and rye prospects.
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Ated
Art Boys
Cheyennes
Deember
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
Interchurchs
World Movement of
North America
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