Casper gets new underground lines for better service
In Casper the Wyoming News reports a major project by Western Telegraph to lay underground cables in the business district. A foreman and crew began at dawn to complete the job, promising improved reliability and future cooperation with the city. The company also finished an open 5 circuit line to Denver and two circuits to Cheyenne enhancing connections and reducing outages. The lengthy build up spanned three months with many trucks and workers, aimed at a faster, more efficient system for Casper residents.
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ASPAR
Ave
Woondain Biates Telephone & Telephone Weaphay
Ork
Valles
Casper
Het
Qty
Cheyenne Wi
Tve
Fae
Eeeoal
Har
Thade
Promeery Te
Howe
Wife of Rangher commits suicide attempt by poison
In Laramie Mrs. V M Suddath drank carbolic acid in a suicide attempt after noon. Found unconscious at home she was taken to Dr A E Lane in town with little relief recorded by 4 30. The 2 year old daughter and Denver parents noted. husband silent on motive as family troubles rumored.
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Laramie
V. M. Suddath
Sam Collins
A. E. Lane
Suddath
Denver
Rock Serints and Allied Figures Highlighted in Honor
In Rock Serints on August 4 Atveone the Pires to Paghe present a ceremony recognizing French and American contributions. Private Miorturer, brother of Horstman, is among honored protectors as the salute and parade mark a pledge to democracy.
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Pires
France
Reese Ricomer
Portyninth
Vos Venevord
Addees
Miorturer
Ehe
Mre
Erwaret Horstman
Tock Springs
Family Heew Points in Steepediva of Dusrand oh Wren River Aus
Fragmentary report describes a family dispute leading to a fatal shooting near Dusrand on Wren River Australia. A man named Vandra reportedly shot himself or was wounded, with medical aid sought previously. The piece mentions jealousy and a prior incident four months earlier with Des Dene and Youngs aiding the injured.
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Wren River
Aus
Jobo Vandra
Prairie Rose Actress Victim Of Jewelry Theft
Diamonds and jewelry valued at about five hundred dollars were reported stolen yesterday from Prairie Rose, a film actress with the Dorgine Fairbanke troupe at Lakeside Ranch near here. The jewels were kept in a chamois skin case in her room. she was away during the theft. Police and the sheriff were notified and investigating. Only troupe members and helpers were present in the camp that afternoon.
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Laramie
Awe
Filee
Prairie Rose
Lakeside Ranch
Fanny Jim Sherwood
John Judd
Jett Judd
Fancy
Tha
White Paint Dominates New Prosperous Town Facades
Rians Rue notes a trend toward white coats on newly erected buildings and historic structures in a southern town. Churches, manses, inns, a bank, and residences all receive pure white paint. The effort aims to complete a “Spotless Town” image in southeastern Wrotng and future residences will follow the white scheme.
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RIANS
Rue
Pisine
Phoyd Heathmen
Tew Howe
W. EK. Ozorth
Perald
Fiollow
Mr. C. Scott
Vutheratate Bank
Plugged Coin Betrays Cash Register Thieves
Two Mexican men robbed the Rock saloon on South Front Street stealing the cash register and carrying it about 290 yards before breaking it open and taking about sixty dollars. Currency with holes led to their arrest when found on them after a bank check revealed the tampered coins.
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South Front Street
Dik
Missourian Held on Kidnapping Charge
Josue Long, a Missourian, was arrested in Kimball Nebraska after receiving mail and handed over to Missouri deputies. He allegedly attempted to kidnap a sixteen year old girl with a woman named Collins, after moving from a farm to another in the Kimball area.
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Kimball
Josue Long
Forsling
Sullivan County
Missouri
Long
Collins
Tridle
Chas. Oldaker
Oldaker
Jane
Volunteer Guide Taken by Stranger in Green River
A man from Granger was held up and beaten Monday night in Green River. He, intoxicated, asked for the Green River hotel’s location and was decoyed to the street above the library where he was robbed of $45. The assailant remains at large.
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Green River
Granger
Rock Springs Social and Local News Roundup
Rock Springs Wyoming Aug 10 local items note Cheyenne visitors Attorney General T A Preston and former editor Lester Baker in town. Residents Kerr Pryde and Holmes families travel, households hold dinners and cards parties. Louise Bunten dies age 20 months. funeral held at West Flat. Local notables regain health, Tarvia street paving progresses, and out-of-town visitors at Freemont Lake outing.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
George Pryde
Cheyenne
R. E. Carron
Third Wyoming Regiment
W. B. Brennan
Louise
Dave Bunten
West Flat
John Clearwater
J. FE. Mille
Jack Thrift
Alvert Utley
Sweetwater
Laura BE. Smith
Evanston
Arnold
Fremont Lake
Three Involved In Auto Flip Near Pine Bluffs
A Ford overturned nine miles north of Pine Bluffs injuring John Miller Bob McCleary and George Richardson. Richardson suffered a broken leg and other injuries while Miller sustained a broken collarbone. All were treated by Dr. Marshall and transported to nearby homes or towns for recovery.
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Pine Bluffs
Wyo
John Miller
Bob McCleary
Hebron
Neb
George Richardson
McCleary
Mr. Richardson
Mr. Miller
Miller
Ted Berggren
Dr. Marshall
Richardson
Dick Rutledge
Epworth league to host name social at the church
Summer visitors return to Omaha relatives while church groups plan events. The Epworth league hosts a name social with ice cream and cake and a penny per letter from attendees. Local military and community figures are noted visiting and a new baby born to Mr and Mrs Oliver Kiler.
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C. E. Blair
Omaha
Epworth League
Warren Fisher
24Th Cavalry
Fort Russell
Nelson
Gilbert
Fisher
T. A. Latimer
Lusk
Wryo
J. B. Coordt
Oliver Kieler
Hereford
Ladies Aid
R. C. Helber
Union Pacific
Altar End Rosary Society
Earl Ray
Albin
Despondent Utah man attempts to kill son and himself
Jack Nichols of Vernal Utah slashed his and his infant daughter's wrists in a failed murder suicide in Green River. The child’s cries drew help and both were saved, Nichols later surrendered to authorities and was returned home. Officials cite despondency and domestic troubles as causes.
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Green River
Jack Nichols
Vernal
Utah
Nichols
Nebecker
Uinta County
Shockley drives Stutz to 102 mph on rough Wyoming road
Casper driver Clarence Shockley wins a $1000 wager by reaching 102 miles per hour over a three mile stretch of the Big Muddy road near Stroud's, claiming a new Wyoming road speed record. Five hundred spectators watch as the Stutz demonstrates speed despite rough pavement. Shockley previously won the Denver Cheyenne Frontier race and pays the forfeit after the run.
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Casper
Clarence Shockley
Wyoming
Stroud’s
Big Muddy
Shockley
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Wyoming Brokerage Co
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