Acute coal shortage grips Laramie as relief uncertain
Laramie faces a severe coal shortage with residents calling Mayor Shoemaker for aid. Union Pacific officials say coal may arrive tomorrow, but certainty is lacking. Dealers report no stock and fear of further shortages as city officials press for priority supply.
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Millbrook
Grand Island
Alva B. Cady
Union Pacific
Laramie
Denver
Laramte
State
Clark Pelton
Shoemaker
Lost Soldier oil land sold to California investors
The United States Petroleum Company buys 12 000 acres of A O Wilkes Lost Soldier holdings in Wyoming for 300 000 dollars. Captain William Mattson leads the group backed by San Francisco capital and Honolulu interests, with a one percent stake, while the new district shows early discovery wells and strong geological indicators though no patents or rail connections yet.
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Wilkes Tirea
Rawlins
California
San Francisco
Maily Mining Record
Denver
Calif
United States Petroleum Company
William Mattson
Mattson Navigation Company
Honolulu Consolidated Ol Company
San Francisco Capital
A. O. Wilkes
Soldier Field
Wyoming
Rawling
Casper
Captain Mattson
Lost Soldier District
Casper Church Property Sells For 725500 Deal
Casper December 15 Michael Burke and Jeremiah Maloney completed a deal to own the North Center street property now held by the Catholic church. The parcel fronts Center street 120 feet with 140 feet depth and includes the priest residence. The church building remains with the religious body. Sale goes to clear land for a new church in Park addition with construction set for spring.
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Casper, Dee
Michael Burke
Jeremiah Maloney Tuesaday
North Center
Masonite Temple
Midwest Hotel
Attorney Preston entertains children in Rock Springs
Attorney General D. A. Preston and Mrs. Preston arrived to spend the holidays with friends. They hosted a free show at the Oracle theater for all town children, drawing a full, jovial crowd and wide enjoyment of the entertainment.
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Rock Springs
D. A. Preston
Preston
Oracle Theater
Railroad Man Storm Victim Laid to Rest
Khmer G States a Union Pacific freight conductor died from injuries in the Lookout storm. His funeral was held at Buryker's parlors with Rev. C B Stephens presiding. His Baxter lodge pallbearers included Benton McCullagh and H J Morgan. States had joined the lodge in July 1914 and died after being struck by a freight train while in the blizzard's path.
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Benton McCullagh
Louis Byrne
F. J. Lomicka
PF. G. Bower
Jay Obenouwr
H. J. Morgan
New Station Agent Arrives at Wheatland
Mr. J. T. Colstadt arrived in Wheatland to assume the local agent post for the Colorado and Southern. He succeeds George, transferred to Cheyenne, and brings extensive experience and strong knowledge of railroad operations to the Wheatland office.
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Wheatland
Poe
J. T. Colstadt
Colorado & Southern
George
Cheyenne
Colstadt
Fort Russell
Land Enteries Show Gain of 100 Per Cent
Douglas Nebraska December reports show the Douglas land office recording 1960 entries in 1946 the highest for a single year, more than double the former peak of 957. Half of filings are for Converse county signaling population growth and plans to take up residence in spring. The section homestead bill now law is expected to drive further activity in 1917.
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Douglas
Douglas Land Office
Wyoming Lands
Converse County
Railroad Men Are Injured in Laramie Snow Accidents
In Laramie on December 30, Union Pacific workers suffered injuries after slipping on ice in the yards. Fireman Leon Jones broke both ankles while watering his engine and was sent to Cheyenne for care. Conductor Joseph Scheidecker dislocated a shoulder and broke a hip after falling from a box car, hospitalized at Grand Avenue and later to Denver for extended treatment. Scheidecker had recently been promoted from brakeman.
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Laramie
Leon Jones
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Jones
Joseph Scheidecker
Union Pacific
Boelke Rites Reported Here
Rev. C G Wichmann received a postal card from Dr John Wichmann director of the same school noting the funeral of Captain Boelke captain of the flyer corps. He recalls Boelke as a classmate and cites a memorial service, funeral procession, and airmen honoring him.
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Laramie
C. G. Wichmann
John Wichmann
Boelke
Flyer Corps
Karl
Douglas County to Welcome New County Officials
Deputy county clerk C A Willis will replace L W Clelland as clerk elect announces. McWhinnie remains as office deputy for Assessor Slichter. T C Rowley becomes treasurer. H R Rouse named clerk of the courts. Sheriff Messenger Surveyor Bishop and Superintendent Dawes plan their own succession. Board chair Carey and member Wiker retire. H P Allen and J C Ghaw named four and two year terms. Board to meet for organization next Tuesday.
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W. H. Hodder
Sheriff Messenger
Bishop
Dawes
Board of County Commissioners
Carey
Wiker
H. P. Allen
J. C. Ghaw
Just How and Where This Moment Finds Us
A fragmentary note urges pausing daily routines to consider a moment of pause and reflection. It hints at a broader idea of stepping back from commerce and noise to observe inner or communal shifts.
Cody’s Nebraska Ranch Sold to Omaha Interests
Cil Cody's Scout's Rest at North Platte Nebraska, a 2700 acre ranch where his wild west show began, is purchased by Daniel W Gaines and Dan A Baum for about 150000. The property will be divided for sale and features include a large barn, private lake, and utilities. Cody owned it forty years and hosted royalty and famed guests there.
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Col. W. F. Cody
North Platte
Neb
Daniel W. Gaines
Merchant's Hotel
Dan A. Baum
Omaha
Sutton Ranch
Daniel
Omaha Drovers’ Journal
Colonel Cody
Cody Shopkeeper James Dickson Dies by Own Hand
The body of James Dickson was found yesterday afternoon in the basement of his Cody store after he shot himself with a Colts .28. The deed occurred in the forenoon and was not discovered until about 4 p.m. with coroner awaiting word from South Fork country.
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Cody
James Dickson
South Fork
Suicide noted as man ends life over financial strain
The report describes Dickson preparing to die by revolver, removing his shoes, and arranging them asymmetrically before placing the gun in his mouth and firing. Conditions suggest a premeditated suicide possibly connected to financial difficulties, with someone nearby before the act.
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Dickson
Funeral of Annie Nagy Infant Held Monday
The funeral for Annie Nagy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Nagy of 417 West Twenty fourth street will be held Monday at 3 PM from the family home. The body rests at Gilespie mortuary and burial will be in the Catholic cemetery. Surviving are the parents and a brother and sister.
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Annie Nagy
Steve Nagy
West Twenty-fourth Street
Gilespie Mortuary
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