Oil Lease Dispute Turns Violent With Rifles in Wyoming
In Casper on January 4 a land ownership clash over the Lincoln lease near Meeteetse escalated as Lamb-William Drifting Co and other claimants faced off. McGrath supporters arrived with 20 to 30 rifles. a main crop was cut and threats were made to seize the lease. A temporary compromise was reached with hostilities to halt while a settlement of lease ownership is discussed in Denver between Great Dome and McGrath representatives.
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Wat
Or Creek
Liniejolam
Lanmbd-Williame Drifting Co
Éviia Wel
Alen Linten
Meeteeten
Lamb
McGrath
Great Dome
Denver
Pioneer Grange to Initiate Governor Kendrick at Aug 12 Meet
BURNG Aug 4 A special Pioneer Grange meeting will be held here August 12 with Governor Kendrick to be initiated. The program aims to boost farm interests and Wyoming’s recognized role in state industry, highlighting farming livestock mining and manufacturing as a balanced path for regional growth.
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Jons
Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountain
Sheridan hosts successful high jump show with record
Malcole Moncreiffe set a five foot two inch high jump mark at the Sheridan show in Wyoming. The event drew about 400 spectators and officials see potential for an annual, prominent western fair attraction. Healers and organizers praised the smooth running of the program and promised ongoing growth.
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Wyoming
Malcole Moncreiffe
Sheridan
Walsh
Wilson Gaining Fast in Montana
In Sheridan J J O Marr of Harlowton Montana reports indications of a sweeping Wilson win in Montana this fall The Hughes sentiment has declined since nomination while Wilsons internal legislation and war neutrality bolster his prestige Business men who are Republicans expect prosperity under Wilson and plan to support him
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Wilson
Montana
J. J. O’marr
Harlowton
Mont
Sheridan
L. J. O'Marr
Hughes
Mr. O'Marr
Wil
Wife Helps Husband on His Wining Claims
Frank Huston and his wife work their gold claim up the South Fork for the annual mining effort. Huston says prospects improve with every foot and his wife remains his best mining partner.
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Frank Huston
South Fork
Ir. Huston
Boys Held for Theft of County Lumber
POLOLA four young men were bound over to district court after being charged with stealing lumber valued at about 1940. Witnesses say they dumped twenty one bridge planks from the Platt river bridge into the river, an act noticed by residents who alerted Night Marshal Alabaugh. County commissioners had placed the lumber on the bridge for a new floor. the case moves to district court per Judge Willis after the complaint was sworn.
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Polola
Miawalnat
Edward Shaffer
Elliott Gall
Willie
Platt River
Alabaugh
Jonne
Willis
Monarom Trading Co Store 18 Robbed in Sheridan
Monarom Trading Co. store 18 in Sheridan was robbed after 11 PM Tuesday. Burglars entered through a rear window, blew the door from its hinges, and took several hundred dollars along with Monarch post office stamps and money order blanks. The explosion was muffled and the crime was not discovered until morning.
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Sheridan
Vessmen
Monarch Trading Company
Monarch
Monarch Post Office
Miss Julia Cross Named Receiver for Douglas Land Office
The president appoints Miss Lulla Mary Cross to succeed H H Price as receiver of the Douglas land office. Cross is described as competent and popular, daughter of Senator Cross, born in Converse county, with Wyoming knowledge. The Prices will leave Douglas for their ranch near Casper but remain well regarded locally.
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Douglas
Wyoming
Converse County
Lulla Mary Cross
H. H. Price
Douglas Land Office
Price
Body of Dead Man Found at Headgate Near Fort Laramie
The unidentified male body, about 35 years old and 5 feet 8 inches tall, was found lodged against the Lucerne headgate above Fort Laramie. Coroner A Esqueat of Torrington led the investigation, with uncertainty whether death resulted from accident or foul play. No personal effects were recovered to identify him.
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Lucerne
Fort
Wyomley
Hia
Buns Accommodates Hundreds of Tourists
Burns August 4. Close to a thousand tourists on the Frontier celebration route found lodging at Hotel Burns. The hotel was filled to capacity and guests slept in sheds and the livery barn while townsfolk offered rooms. Future overflow from Cheyenne will be accommodated in Burns.
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Burns
Burne
Cheyenne
Ievine Elected Director At Firat Board Meeting
In Douglas on August 4 a board meeting named Ievine as a director of Firat. New director Ievine joins incumbent members as the board approves staff changes and sets upcoming plans.
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Douglas
Tuseday W. ©. Ievine
Firat
OWA Preacher Called to London
Dr. Joseph F. Newton of Cedar Rapids Iowa has been asked to accept the ministry of the City Temple in London after two well received Sundays. He awaits New York and is likely to accept. He notes American neutrality in WWI and expresses sympathy with the Allied cause while praising the London congregation as wonderful and responsive.
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Joseph PF. Newton
Ministhy
City Temple
London
Proov
Joseph F. Newton
Cedar Rapids
New York
R. J. Campbell
Dr. Newton
United States
Belgium
America
Newton
Prof Emmett to Take Charge of Worland School
Casper reports Professor H T Emmett and his family leave for Worland where he will serve as city superintendent of schools. He resigns as principal of Casper High School after three years and has also worked for Standard Oil since then.
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Prof
Emmett
Worland School
Casper
H. T. Emmett
Worland
Casper High School
Standard Oil Company
Chamber of Commerce membership drive shows progress in Laramie
The Aug 4 report notes a sustained membership campaign by the Laramie Chamber of Commerce. The committee is hopeful for new members and a more vigorous effort to improve community conditions and business.
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Laramie
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Erce
Whistler's White Girl fetches 10500 at Sotheby's
Whistler's White Girl from 1863 sold for 10500 at Sotheby's London rooms. The full length portrait shows a young woman in a pink black rosette cloak and fan, praised by Whistler as one of his most important works. Two Venetian pastels, The Gante Marie della Salute and The Cloudy Sky, sold for 376 each.
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London
Whistler
Sotheby's
Seone
Pall Mall
Thomas Carlyle
Alexander
Greavenor Gallery
John
Gante Marie Della Salute
Vueice
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