Acute coal shortage grips Laramie as relief delayed
In Laramie Wyoming on December 20 a severe coal shortage leaves residents unable to heat homes. Mayor Shoemaker pleads for relief while Union Pacific warns only limited coal may arrive soon. Local dealers report near total lack of supply and tighten selling guidelines amid fears of a prolonged crisis.
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Millbrook
Grand Island
Alva B. Cady
Union Pacific
Laramie
Denver
Laramte
State
Clark Pelton
Shoemaker
United States Petroleum Company Buys Lost Soldier Oil Lands
San Francisco reports that United States Petroleum Company, led by Captain William Mattson, has purchased 12 000 acres of A O Wilkes government locations in Wyoming's Lost Soldier field for 300 000. Backed by San Francisco capital, the firm holds one percent interest. development expected in spring with no current wells, but discovery oil noted on multiple quarter sections and affidavits filed to secure patent. Rawlins is nearest railroad point.
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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
Church Property in Casper Transfers for 725500 Deal
Casper Dee 15 Michael Burke and Jeremiah Maloney completed a deal making them owners of North Center property. The site fronts Center street with 120 feet and 140 feet deep. The sale price 725500 includes priest residence. church building stays with the religious body. Use undecided though plans call for a fine business structure opposite Masonite temple and Midwest hotel spearheaded by spring work.
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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 visited Rock Springs to spend the holidays and hosted a free show at the Oracle theater for all the town’s children. The event drew a jovial crowd and featured entertainment funded by the Prestons.
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Rock Springs
D. A. Preston
Preston
Oracle Theater
Railroad Man a Victim of Storm Laid to Rest
Khmer G. States freight conductor for Union Pacific died after the Lookout storm. His funeral was held at Buryker's parlors with Rev. C. B. Stephens presiding. A Baxter Lodge pallbearer group included Benton McCullagh and others. States joined the lodge in July 1914 and was in charge of a snow plow when struck and dragged 400 yards on the tracks.
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Benton McCullagh
Louis Byrne
F. J. Lomicka
PF. G. Bower
Jay Obenouwr
H. J. Morgan
Station Agent Arrives at Wheatland
Mr J T Colstadt arrives in Wheatland to take the local Colorado and Southern agent post left vacant by Mr George's transfer to Cheyenne. Colstadt has prior experience as Fort Russell agent and brings wide experience and thorough knowledge to his new duties.
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Wheatland
Poe
J. T. Colstadt
Colorado & Southern
George
Cheyenne
Colstadt
Fort Russell
Land Entries Show Gain of 100 Percent
Douglas reports 1960 entries in 1946 the highest annual total for its land office, more than double the 957 record set earlier. About half the filings are for Converse county signaling population growth with many entrants planning spring residences. Established in 1890 the office anticipates new record in 1917 under the section homestead bill.
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Douglas
Douglas Land Office
Wyoming Lands
Converse County
Railroad Men Have Accidents in Laramie
In Laramie on December 30 Leon Jones a Union Pacific fireman slipped from a tender while watering his engine in the yards and broke both ankles. Joseph Scheidecker a Union Pacific conductor dislocated his left shoulder and broke his right hip after falling from a box car. he was treated at Grand Avenue hospital and sent to Denver for possible months of confinement.
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Laramie
Leon Jones
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Jones
Joseph Scheidecker
Union Pacific
Boelke Rites Reported Here
Rev. C G Wichmann reports a postal card from Dr John Wichmann director of the school where Captain Boelke studied. The message recalls Boelke’s funeral and memorial service, notes rationing and hog butchered for winter, and mentions Boelke’s brother Karl is missing.
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Laramie
C. G. Wichmann
John Wichmann
Boelke
Deputy County Clerk Names Willis and Other Office Changes
Deputy County Clerk C A Willis will be the new deputy county clerk per an announcement by county clerk elect L W Cleland. Cleland also confirms H P Allen and J C Ghaw will join the board of county commissioners, with several incumbents succeeding their terms. The board plans to meet next Tuesday for organization.
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W. H. Hodder
Sheriff Messenger
Bishop
Dawes
Board of County Commissioners
Carey
Wiker
H. P. Allen
J. C. Ghaw
Moment of Pause Sparks Reflective Public Discourse
A brief public notice invites readers to pause routine busyness and consider deeper civic or personal questions. The message emphasizes slowing down and contemplating meaning beyond daily tasks.
Cody's Nebraska Ranch Sold to Omaha Restaurateur
Colonel William F Cody's Scout's Rest ranch at North Platte Nebraska changes hands for about 150000 dollars. Daniel W Gaines and Dan A Baum acquire the 2700 acre property which will be divided and sold. The site features a large barn with carved gun stocks a private lake water and electric power and has hosted royalty and famous guests during Cody's Wild West era.
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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
Europe
Cody Shopkeeper’s Self-Inflicted Death Revealed
The body of James Dickson was found in the basement of his store in Cody after he shot himself with a Colts .28 revolver. The suicide appears to have occurred in the forenoon, but discovery came around 4 PM as the coroner was delayed returning from South Fork country.
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Cody
James Dickson
South Fork
Man Ends Life Citing Financial Worries
The article describes Dickson preparing for suicide with a revolver after choosing a moment to inform someone before the act. He removed his shoes and laid them aside in an asymmetrical arrangement, then held the gun in his right hand and pressed the barrel to his mouth before pulling the trigger, suggesting concern over financial difficulties as a motive.
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Dickson
Funeral of Infant Nagy Set for Monday Afternoon
The funeral of Annie Nagy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Steve Nagy of 417 West Twenty fourth street will be Monday at 3 pm from the home The body lies at Gilespie mortuary 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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St. and Carey Avenue
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Karl
Studebaker
Studebaker Corporation
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United States
Philander C. Knox
Frank Rockefeller
Governor Capper
Kansas
Tor
Adnan
West 19Th Street
F. C. B. Cheyenne
Dildine Garage
Nebraska
Cody Shopkeeper
National Lumber and Mill Co
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