Wyoming Oil Lease Dispute Sparks Rifle Incident
A Wyoming conflict over the Linijolam lease drew 20 to 30 rifles as Lamb and McGrath factions clashed near Casper. The Great Dome and Lamb, Williams Drifting Co, and Meeteeten parties contested ownership, prompting threats and a temporary suspension of hostilities as officials met in Denver to seek a settlement.
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Wat
Or Creek
Liniejolam
Lanmbd-Williame Drifting Co
Éviia Wel
Alen Linten
Meeteeten
Lamb
McGrath
Great Dome
Denver
Pioneers Grange to Initiate Governor Kendrick at August Meeting
BURNG Aug 4 A special Pioneer Grange meeting set for August 12 will initiate Governor Kendrick. The program aims to boost local farming and Wyoming state agriculture highlighting livestock, mining, and manufacturing as pillars that will strengthen the region’s economy and population growth.
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Jons
Pennsylvania
Rocky Mountain
Sheridan High Jump Record Sets Western Show Tone
Sheridan hosted its first horse show with 400 attendees and strong entries. Malcole Moncreiffe cleared five feet two inches in a high jump demonstration regarded as a record for Wyoming. Organizers, led by Mr. Walsh and associates, received praise for a successful event that may become an annual fixture in the region.
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Wyoming
Malcole Moncreiffe
Sheridan
Walsh
Wilson Gaining Fast in Montana
In Sheridan J J O Marr of Harlowton says Wilson looks headed to a sweeping Montana victory in the fall crediting Hughes decline since nomination. He praises Wilsons internal legislation and war neutrality while noting many business Republicans favor stability over change to preserve prosperity.
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Shmpridan
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 camped in the hills on their gold claim along the South Fork. Huston says prospects improve with every foot and credits his wife as the best mining partner he could hope to have.
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Frank Huston
South Fork
Ir. Huston
Four youths held in county lumber theft case
POLOLA four youths including Wm Miawalnat Edward Shaffer and Elliott Gall were bound over to district court by Judge Willie Monday afternoon for stealing nineteen hundred forty dollars worth of county lumber. The theft involved twenty one bridge planks dumped into the Platt river after being placed on the bridge by county commissioners. Night Marshal Alabaugh alerted authorities and arrested the youths who are charged with theft as the case proceeds to district court per Judge Willis ruling.
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Polola
Miawalnat
Edward Shaffer
Elliott Gall
Willie
Platt River
Alabaugh
Jonne
Willis
Monarom Trading Co Store 18 Robbed
In Sheridan on August 4, a nighttime burglary at the Monarch Trading Co store followed an explosion that blew in a rear window and damaged a gate and door. Thieves seized several hundred dollars, postal money orders, stamps, and items belonging to the post office, but the incident went undiscovered until morning.
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Sheridan
Vessmen
Monarch Trading Company
Monarch
Monarch Post Office
Miss Julia Cross Named New Receiver for Douglas Office
Douglas August 4 The press dispatches report Miss Lula Mary Cross named by the president to succeed H H Price as receiver of the Douglas land office. The appointment pleases residents as Miss Cross is competent and popular. She is daughter of Senator and Mrs Cross born in Converse county and well known in Wyoming where Price and family will be missed as they return to their ranch near Casper.
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Douglas
Lulla Mary Cross
H. H. Price
Douglas Land Office
Wyoming
Price
Body of Dead Man Found at Headgate Near Fort Laramie
The body of an unidentified man, about 35, 5 feet 8 or 9 inches tall and 160 to 175 pounds, was found wedged against the Lucerne headgate above Fort Laramie. Coroner A Esqueat of Torrington led the examination. It is unclear if death was accidental or foul play, with no personal effects and rumors tying him to recent Wyoming disappearances.
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Lucerne
Fort
Wyomley
Hia
Burns Hotel Accommodates Hundreds of Frontier Visitors
Burns Aug 4 close to tourists on their way to the Frontier celebration were housed in the Hotel Burns. Many slept in ca r es and the livery barn as rooms filled. The town will expand overflow handling for future crowds from Cheyenne.
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Burns
Burne
Cheyenne
Ievine Elected Director On Firat Board
Douglas August 4. A meeting of the board Tuesday resulted in Ievine being elected as a director of the Firat.
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Douglas
Tuseday W. ©. Ievine
Firat
OWA Preacher Newton Called to London
Dr. Joseph F. Newton of Cedar Rapids Iowa has been asked to lead London City Temple after two well received sermons. He awaits New York plans but is expected to accept and could revive the era of spiritual awakening there. He notes American neutrality in WWI and says England remains pro Allies.
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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 Aug 4 Professor and Mrs H T Emmett and children depart for Worland to settle in as permanent home after his appointment as city superintendent of schools. He leaves Casper High School after three years as principal and has 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 Nears Peak in Laramie
Aug 4 report shows a vigorous campaign with committee members hopeful for new members and broader efforts to promote community betterment. They anticipate stronger business improvement and a more active season ahead.
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Laramie
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Erce
Whistler's White Girl sails at Sotheby's in New York Bay sale
Whistler's 1863 full length portrait White Girl fetched 10 500 at Sotheby's with the London work titled White Girl described as one of his most important pieces. Venetian pastels Gan te Marie della Salute and The Cloudy Sky sold for 376 each. remark notes about earlier exhibitions and painting alterations.
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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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