Wyoming National Forest Plans A Heavy Year Ahead
Wyoming forester James B. Jewell of Afton leads a busy season as the state forest covers over 909000 acres with 18 men in administration. Plans include 216246 sheep and 10000 cattle and horse permits, strong timber sales, and a new telephone network linking ranger stations and lookouts. Revenues support schools and roads, with forest administration taking a portion, while officials push road and trail improvements and fire patrols across Lincoln county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyo
Wyoming National Forest
James B. Jewell
Afton
Wyoming Forest
Yanger
Merna Ran
Green River Valley
Wind River
Jail Breakers Elude Posses One Is Caught
In Evanston Wyoming a jail breakout by Dalton and five others led to a pursuit. Dalton is believed to have allied with the Whitney brothers, wanted for murders and robberies around Cokeville. Sheriff Ward shot Turner during the escape. Turner survived and was hospitalized. Search efforts continue as authorities fear the fugitives may head toward Robbers' Roost in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Wye
Dalton
Uinta County
Whitney Brothers
Cokeville
Jaller Fife
Fife
Sheriff Ward
Uno Turner
Tie
Rock Springs
Will
Severn
Wahsaich
Vinh
Trown's Park
Colo
Militia Riders Defy Orders After Pole Mountain Encampment
Casper Wyoming dispatch reports state militia members returned from Pole Mountain camp to unpleasant conditions. They endured two extra days without pay or rations due to washed out routes and, facing orders, chose to ride home via the Burlington line rather than hike thirty five miles through heat and dust from Crawford to Thermopolis and Basin country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Pole Mountain
Cheyenne
Crawford
Thermopolis
Basin Country
Shoshoni
Burlington
Death ends immunity of key witness in Chicago murder case
William Hightower died within a day of testifying against John Collins in the Willam Gloor saloon murder trial. Hightower, a consumptive, spoke from a wheelchair claiming Collins fired the fatal shot. A verdict was awaited later that day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
William Hightower
Hightower
John Collins
Willam Gloor
Collina
Gloor
Suffer Headache From Eye Strain Says Expert
A 19th century ad argues eye strain causes neuralgia headaches and temple pain. It claims machinery friction analogy and urges readers to seek optical care from a graduate optometrist with extensive experience for relief.
Union Pacific Improves Road At Kemmerer
Kemmerer Wyoming August 9 Union Pacific plans railroad improvements in and around Kemmerer. Superintendent A B Stevenson of the Idaho division Oregon Short Line said funds are authorized and crews will start within weeks to realign a Moyer tunnel section with concrete and begin double tracking from below the coal chutes to Fossil. New steel coal chutes will double capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyo
A. B. Stevenson
Idaho Division
Oregon Short Line
Moyer
Stevenson
Ronder Supply Company
Ocen
Tolliver Omaha Home Claim Tangle Delays Big Wrestling Match
The world title bout between Walter Keegan who claims special weight champion status and Roy Tolliver of Omaha was postponed to August 19. Keegan continues feuding with Farmer Duroe as the delay unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easterwry
Walter Keegan
Roy Tolliver
Omaha
Keegan
Farmer Duroe
See America First urged to curb American dollars abroad
In Salt Lake City officials discuss the See America First campaign aimed at educating travelers about domestic wonders. Louis Hill of Northern Pacific outlines a push to keep spending in the U S by launching lectures, slides, and films during the Trane-Minerseipy Commercial congress August 27–30. Public figures and state leaders are expected, with plans for a national organization to promote American destinations and reduce Atlantic travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alt Lake
Ange
Trane-Minerseipy Commercial Congress
Salt Lake
America
Louis Hill
Northern Pacific Railroad
J. J. Blul
United States
New Town of Lysite Formed on Burlington
The Burlington railroad steel crew advances about a mile daily beyond Lysite Wyoming with a 40 mile gap to Powder River. Lysite near Lost Cabin is planned for platting and sale, aiming to grow into a settlement as tracks reach Powder River mid September and trains likely by late October after ballasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Wyo
Aug. C
Burlington Railroad
Powder River
Lyalle
Staten
Lost Cabin
Wyoming Sealed Proposals for State Legislature Printing
Sealed proposals from Cheyenne Wyoming will be received by the Secretary of State for printing and supplying materials for the Wyoming State Legislature. Bids cover printing stitching and binding of bills resolutions and other matter. 2000 copies of the Session Laws in two bindings. 950 copies of the Journal with 200 pamphlet form copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Bida
Secretary of State
Senate
House
State of
Department OF State
Also Mentioned on This Page
People’s Loan Company
GEO. H. Truckey
W.6th ST
National Forest
Nelay
Jewell
T. Y. Pontes
Thia
Grays River
Smithsfork
Hamsfork
Lincoln County
Clara A. Ligier
the Fherman Co
Remingtons
L. Smith & Bros
Monarchs
Underwoods
Smith Premiers
Olivers
Smith-Premiers
Pew
Walker
George
Walker Plains Hotel
Henry Ward Heecher
Mehta
Lenn
Niveh Jewelry & Optical
Orner
Union Pacific
Tolliver
SEA America First
McMillan
McMillan Typewriter
Anave
Faber
Johann Faber
J. Faber
Champion Bank
Arnold
Raul Feerber
Frank L. Houx
Secretary of States
Sherman Ca
State OF Wyoming
Professional Directory
Kinkead & Mentzer
Attorneys-at-Law
First National Bank
D. W. Gill
Hugo Donzelman
Carey Hiock
Cheyenne oCoe
Bartlett Engineering Company
Wilfred O'Leary
West 109Th Street
C. W. Riner & Co
Black Iy
John Charles Thompson
Carey Avenue
Blakn Kennedy
Chas
E. Swayger
Plains
Coeyenne
William Duboia
Fires National Bank
Mark A. Chapman
Herbert D. Gleabon
Heat St
Clyde Barly
Vasseal
Oia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!