Burlington to Build Rail Line Through Douglas Wyoming
Douglas residents see Burlington likely to construct a line through town with plans to start work in early spring. Officials Saxton and Barnes visited, private land purchases underway, condemnation filed as a precaution. Depot likely on Center-Walnut block. new 50 to 70 room hotel planned by prominent locals.
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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 Trend Toward the Horse Trot
The note describes the newest dance craze called the horse trot and hints at an upcoming trend described as a nightmare. The line reflects playful social commentary on evolving popular dances.
Japs Lease and Farm Large Area near Racine
Japanese farmers from Big Horn and around Billings lease and prepare to plant sugar beets or other crops on large tracts near Racine. Contracts include 200 acres near Reirden and dozens more likely, with cash rent of 9 dollars per acre for beets. They expect to invest about 20000 dollars this year and bring expertise to the area. A beet factory rumor circulates, but details are unverified.
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Reirden
Big Horn
Billings
Rae
Muring
Taos
Park County Opens New Executive Building
The Park County Commissioners approved the new county executive building at the courthouse and officers will move in next week if the heating system works. Citizens and officials express pride in the public edifice despite the high cost. Editor William R. Weeks takes a federal voting agent post on the Wind River reservation.
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Park County
William R. Weeks
Riverton
Wind River Reservation
Natrona Refinery Expands Under Galusha Oversight
Casper reports Charles Galigha directs a large workforce at the Natrona refinery with plans for a massive expansion including a brick smoke stack and receiving house using about 200000 brick. Rumor says Midwest Company may add ten new stills next year and Galusha is asked to price furnishing and laying a million brick.
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Natrona
Casper
Chas
Galusha
Powell Mosers Lead Hunt Party With Elk And Deer
Reena Charley Davs and Marion Cowley credited with three elk and two deer as the Flat party returns from the mountains. Mr Cowley accidentally shot in the leg but is reported doing well. Rectory opening hosted by Rev Farr marks a new start at New Rectory Spening. Frantz & Burley firm reports a $7 500 purchase of alfalfa seed to BASIN customers. Dan B Park & Co promotes holiday cards and First National Bank building services.
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Powell
LL. Reena
Charley Davs
Marion Cowley
Mr. Cowley
Spening. Powel
Farr
Bio
Frantz & Burley
New Lincoln County Puts Kemmerer as Seat in Wyoming
New Lincoln County legislates its organization from part of Uinta County with Kemmerer chosen as county seat after a public vote. Elected officers face start up tasks including offices supplies forms and court records. Juror lists and tax rolls hinge on the assessor and district court action anticipated in April.
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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 in Cincinnati destroyed the Gidyon hotel Bendigo Latham Co department store and Missouri Pacific offices, with property valued at 740000. Six women were reported to have died as flames swept through the upper floors of the Galion building and surrounding offices.
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Cincinnati
Tia
Gidyon
Bendigo- Latham Co. A Department
W. Ll. Douglas Rhoe
Missouri Pacific Railway
Galion Tru
Union Trust
Gibson House
Bendigs-Latham
Douglas Shoe Company
Missouri
Syrup of Figs Promises Fast Relief for Constipation
Public service tone touts Syrup of Figs as a safe remedy for children with stomach issues. It describes symptoms of illness, cites the product as a gentle regulator, and urges mothers to keep it on hand, noting its ingredients and the full directions printed on packaging. Also mentions a fire at Union Trust building with multiple casualties and financial losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
RV. Pierce
Attention Carpenters Special Meeting Notice 1912
Special meeting announced for December 12 1912 to nominate and elect officers. N G Peterson secretary appears on the notice from Dan 8 Park & Company First National Bank Building and Dan 5 Park & Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carpenters
N. G.peterson
Sec'y
Court Overrules Demurrer in Boise Editor Contempt Case
Idaho supreme court upholds contempt citation against R and Sheridan publisher and C C Brown editor of Boise Capital News for publishing Roosevelt views on a court decision. Demurrer overruled. ten days to answer. Robb and Gifford case cited as pending when articles appeared.
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Boise
Idaho
Boise Capital News
Supreme Court of Idaho
Roosevelt
R. &. Sheridan
C. C. Brown
Cpottford
Judge Traces Recall Origin in Light and Power Suit
In Chicago on November 12 Judge K M Landis explored the recall idea during the government's bid to halt Economy Light and Power from damming the Des Plaines river. Testimony cites early explorer reports and a 1845 letter from Governor Cass to Washington about British subjects trading rights and recall concepts. Los Angeles reports a school book shortage as local officials cope.
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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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State of
Wyoming
Park County Executive Building
Xyimas
Palace Pharmacy Drug Co
Ander
Dan
Park & Company
PAN S. Park & Company
First National Rank
Lincoln Co. Wyo
First National Bank
Los Angeles
Daniel Green
Everett
Romeo
Spokane
Wash
Dee
Katie Scott
William Ross
Jennie Ross
Dr. Pierce
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