Burlington to Build Railroad Through Douglas Wyoming
Douglas, Dec 12. Burlington officials indicated a new line will pass through the city. Condemnation filings target property from south town limits to the north near First Street as precautionary steps to speed private sale and prevent delays. Construction may start early next year with dirt flying by March. a new depot site and a modern 50 to 70 room hotel are planned as the line ties Douglas to Wendover and Casper.
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Douglas
Wyo
Dour- You
Burlington Railway
J. M. Saxton
Lincoln
Neb
T. J. Barnes
First Street
Florence Hardware Company
Lee French
Dan Rebb
Currie Johnssen
Douglas Mercantile Company
Dieset
Wendover
Colorado & Southern
Orin Junction
Morington
Platte River
Orin
Burlington
Chicago & Northwestern Railway
John Morton
Morton
Center
Walnut Streets
Amspeker Hrothers
Florence V
Bolle
The Latest Dance Move The Horse Trot Sparks Debate
The piece notes the current craze of dances like the horse trot and hints that a more extreme trend, described as a nightmare, may follow. The brief captures a pulse of popular culture without naming individuals or events.
Japs to Lease and Farm Large Area Near Racine
Japanese settlers from Big Horn and Billings start leasing land around Racine to grow sugar beets if feasible for their labor force. They already leased acres from O T Monter and Winne estate, with further signings likely. Land use includes sugar beets if cash rent of 9 dollars per acre. otherwise beans tomatoes potatoes and stock beets. A 200 acre contract near Reirden is reported, with more agreements expected. The arrivals bring capital and farming expertise expected to spur local development and a possible sugar factory and beet dump push, though verification is pending.
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Reirden
Big Horn
Billings
Rae
Muring
Taos
Park County Moves Into New Executive Building
At the Park County Commissioners meeting last Tuesday the new county courthouse was accepted and officers will move in next week if heating tests succeed. The public edifice is praised by officials and residents for the cost worth the satisfaction. Editor William R. Weeks of the Riverton Republican has become a voting agent on the Wind River reservation.
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Park County
William R. Weeks
Riverton
Wind River Reservation
Natrona Refinery Expansion Rumors Surface in Casper
In Casper Charles Galigha leads a large work force at the Natrona refinery while a new brick stack and receiving house will require about 200000 bricks. Rumors say Midwest Company may add ten new stills next year and Galusha is asked to supply and lay a million bricks.
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Natrona
Casper
Chas
Galusha
Powell Mosers Lead in Fall Game Near Flat
Reena Charley Davs and Marion Cowley credited with biggest game haul as three elk and two deer are secured by the party that left the Flat for the mountains this fall. Mr Cowley is reported to be recovering from a gunshot wound to the leg. The report notes an informal opening of the new Rectory at Rev Farr’s home on Thursday evening. BASIN firm Frantz & Burley reports $7 500 worth of alfalfa seed purchased in two days. Dan B Park & Company promotes unusual Christmas cards at First National Bank Building.
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Powell
LL. Reena
Charley Davs
Marion Cowley
Mr. Cowley
Spening. Powel
Farr
Bio
Frantz & Burley
New Lincoln County Formed In Wyoming With Kemmerer Seat
The Lincoln County organization in Wyoming places the county seat at Kemmerer after a vote. New officers will be sworn in after January 1 and must establish offices, books, and forms. The court and juries rely on an assessor’s lists, while apportioning assets and debts awaits district court action. The county begins without funds and may issue debt certificates until the first tax levy. The district covers about 0,500 square miles in five regions including Great River valley and Star valley.
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Lincoln
Uinta County
Kemmerer
Ulota
Evanston
Great River Valley
Intr
Kemmemer
Cokeville
Bear River Valley
Star Valley
Jackson Hole
Six Women Perish in Cincinnati Skyscraper Fire
A blaze destroyed property valued at 740000 in Cincinnati晚 early evening. The Gordon hotel Bendigo Latham Co department store, W L Douglas Rhodes, and Missouri Pacific railway offices suffered as fumes swept through, with six women reported dead among missing or presumed perished.
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Cincinnati
Tia
Gidyon
Bendigo- Latham Co. A Department
W. Ll. Douglas Rhoe
Missouri Pacific Railway
Galion Tru
Syrup of Figs Promoted for Child Health
An advertisement urges parents to use Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels of children with constipation and illness. It claims a delicious taste and safety, urging readers to ask druggists for the California Fig Syrup Co product. Fire damages and losses are reported with multiple buildings affected and rescue operations. eleven people overcome by smoke.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Attention Carpenters Special Meeting Elect Officers
Notice for a special meeting of the Carpenters to be held December 12, 1912 for nomination and election of officers. N G Peterson serves as secretary. Meeting location: Dan 8 Park & Company, First National Bank Building. Dan 5 Park & Company.
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Carpenters
N. G.peterson
Sec'y
Court Overrules Demurrer in Boise Contempt Case
Idaho Supreme Court rules publisher R. Sheridan and editor C. C. Brown must answer contempt citation regarding publication of Colonel Roosevelt’s views on a court decision affecting Roosevelt electors on the state ballot. The demurrer is overruled and the attorney general is proper party.
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Boise
Idaho
Boise Capital News
Supreme Court of Idaho
Roosevelt
R. &. Sheridan
C. C. Brown
Cpottford
Judge Discovers Origin of Recall in Desplaines Case
In Chicago on November 12 Judge K M Landis explained the recall concept during a government suit against Economy Light and Power to stop a dam on the Des Plaines river. Testimony cites early explorer reports and a 1845 Cass letter. Los Angeles reports a school book shortage with civic leaders responding.
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Chicago
K. M. Landis
United States District Court
Economy Light & Power Company
Desplaines River
Lewis Cass
Michigan Territory
Washington
Landis
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Palace Pharmacy Drug Co
Ander
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Lincoln Co. Wyo
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Gibson House
Bendigs-Latham
Douglas Shoe Company
Missouri
First National Bank
Los Angeles
Daniel Green
Everett
Romeo
Spokane
Wash
Dee
Katie Scott
William Ross
Jennie Ross
Dr. Pierce
RV. Pierce
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