Granger Hotel Nears Completion and Local Tragedy
A Wyoming report notes Granger's new hotel nearing completion by the Evers brothers with a full basement and lavish dining and bar facilities. The same dispatch records the death of Frank Krobileans of Lead after a railway accident near Pyberton, with his body prepared for burial and his mother departing Casper for the funeral.
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Sper
Frank Krobileans
Pyberton
Otte
Yarkerton
Casper
Fir Foster
Shaffer Gay Company
Han
Jada
Chimes and Clock Placed in St Matthews Tower
In Laramie two expert workmen began placing the chimes and clock in St Matthews cathedral tower. The 14,000 pound seven tone clock and chimes were delivered last week as a memorial to the late wife of Edward Ihneon. Dedication timing and events are announced with a concert series by Meneely artist at public venues beginning September 1.
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Laramie
St. Matthews Cathedral
Edward Iiineon
Hie
Thomas
Enowgh
Prof
Meneely
Meneely & Co
Plan to Secure Permanent Show at County Fair
A plan to restore and secure a permanent exhibit at the county fair is underway. LH D Sullivan seeks state immigration and Commercial club support, with Professor Keser providing crop descriptions for displays. O J Watro ne coordinates in commercial club rooms to obtain statewide exhibit opportunities and volunteer help.
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Magrot
Duch Tis
Tanver
Tiv
D. Sullivan
Uleo
J. Watrone
Ain
Foot Severed Under Train In Local Incident
Rawlins residents hear of a tragic injury after a brakeman, Harold Ivy also called Sam, lost his right foot when a local train jerked and pulled him under a caboose wheel. Doctors report severe shock and a weak heart may jeopardize an operation to save his life.
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Howital
Jie
Ivy
Larold
Sam
Rawlins
Ufe
Wheat Price Committee Adjourns Without Fixing Price
The wheat price fixing committee adjourned tonight in Washington without announcing a price. Officials said the session would resume at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning to set the price aim.
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Washington, D. C
Oil price hike increases regional crude values
Douglas reports an immediate 20 cent per barrel rise to 1.70 for Ek Basin and Grass Creek oils by the Ohio Oil company. The move marks the fourth advance this year and lifts Elk Basin and Grass Creek quotations, with broader gains expected across Salt Creek, Big Muddy, Mid-continent, and Wyoming fields, boosting regional production.
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Douglas
Ek Basin
Grass Creek
Ohio Oil Company
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Elk
Elk Basin
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
First Issue of New Paper Out
The Wyoming Clarion mails its first issue from Douglas and Converse county. It promises live day news and articles on regional development with cuts of the Box Elder cannon LaBonte hotel and the new grandstand at the fair grounds. It will be published monthly to boast this section of the state.
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Douglas
Wyoming Clarion
Converse County
Box Elder Canyon
LaBonte
Fair Grounds
Clarion
Farmer Loses Hand in Mowing Machine Accident
LARAMIE August 29 Pius Young a Circle ranch employee near Big Piney will lose his right hand at the wrist after a fall beneath the mowing machine. He pitched headfirst into the sickle and the knives maimed him badly, amputation required.
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Laramie
Pius Young
James Mickelson
Circle Ranch
Big Piney
Young
Powerful cars at state fair dazzle Douglas crowds
Douglas August news notes two racing machines entering the state fair. R Burr Lampkin of Essex brings Sun Ray, a 16 valve 297.2 cubic inch car with 111 mph dirt track speed and high speed capabilities. Also Lampkin debuts the Piatt Submarine from Torino bought for 22000 dollars, 118 inch wheelbase, famed for straightaway speed and successful circular dirt track runs.
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Douglas
R. Burr Lampkin
Essex
England
Sun Ray
Chas. Devlin
New York
Lampkin
Torino
Italy
W. K. Vanderbilt
Will Erect New Business Block in Glenrock
The Odd Fellows and Masons of Glenrock plan a two story business block with lodge rooms and offices on the second floor and stores on the first. Plans are favored and construction may begin soon in the oil city.
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Douglas
Odd Fellows and Masons
Glenrock
Oil City
Glenrock Petroleum
Grass Creek Oil & Gas
Boston Wyoming
Casper
Denver
Glenrock to Have New Light Plant
Douglas reports that Glenrock’s new electric light plant will not supply power until around October 15. The engine ordered earlier is likely too small, and another engine will be ordered soon. A major street lighting system will be installed, aiming to be ready with the plant’s operation.
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Douglas
Glenrock
Aso
Midwest Spuds In On New Young Co Hole
Douglas August 29. Midwest company spudded in on Young Ol company land with the first of five wells. The well lies about 1200 feet from the original Merritt well and is believed to yield one of the largest wells in the Big Muddy field.
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Douglas
Midwest Company
Young Ol Company
Oid
Coople-Wed Twice, New Nebraska Couple Wed Twice
Bert Lester Adams and Miss Amy Lucy Winchell of MOP Neb married in two ceremonies after arriving on a Thursday. A license was issued, a minister could not be found, Judge Mewis officiated, another license followed, Rev Bowling officiated the second time, and the couple left content with the Methodist ceremony.
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Dovoermaur
Mop
Mewis
Clelland
Commissioner F P Taylor Returns From North State Visit
State labor commissioner F P Taylor has returned from a northern district trip where he met local officials and discussed labor policy and job programs.
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F. P. Taylor
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Cheyenne
Salt Lake
Green River, Ave
Granger
Evers Brothers
Beat
Newhouse
Jewel Evers Brothers
Green River
Overland Lumber Company
Laramie Church
Harold Ivy
Drake Man
Citizens National Bank
Cheyenne, Wyo
Douglas Track
Midwest
NEW Young CO
HOLE
Coople
Ow-Buch
Treasury
Hecla-Wyoming Oil Company
Robert K. Staley
Casper, Wyo
Hecla-Wyoming
Great Powder River
Jupiter Oil Company
Nely
Powder River
Castle Creek
Powder River Dome
Jupiter and
Doctor Miller
Notches
Casper National Bank
Edward Lovewell
Treas
Edward A. Sproul
Dutton, Staley Company
Smith Block
Wyo
Dyer & Co
First National Bank
Colo
Wm. E. Davidson & Co
East Second Street
Casper Oil Brokerage Company
Casper, Stanley & Co
Public Oil Exchange
Hayworth Corporation
Wyoming Brokerage Company
Hirsig-Steele Company
Sheridan
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