County Commissioner Killed at Rock Creek Sawmill
Buffalo New York reports County Commissioner William H Robbins killed instantly at a sawmill on Rock Creek twelve miles north. He was walking beside a moving carriage and fell into a large circle saw. Mill workers witnessed the accident. Robbins was a recent elected official and ranch stock owner, survived by wife and three children.
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Buffalo
William H. Robbins
Rock Creek
Serosa
Robbins
Richards Take Down Rake Company Formed in Town
The Richards Take Down Rake company is incorporated with a capital stock of $100000. It is probable a small factory will be built here initially with plans to expand if demand justifies growth.
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Sheridan
Albert Richards
Wyoming
Rake
Richards Take Down Rake Company
Rescue car to Utah mining camps from Wyoming visit
Evanston report notes rescue car No. 4 led by Sumner Smith leaves Wyoming for Utah mining camps. Miners studying government instruction on mine rescue after explosions, then the car will return to Rock Springs to stand by for any future disaster.
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Evanston
Uinta County
Sumner Smith
State of
Wyoming
Utah
Rock Springs
Wve
Mexican man shot. gunman freed in Basin case
Worland Wyoming residents report Joseph Cortes, wounded when leaving a local venue, lost his arm from a bullet. Harry Duncan, accused shooter, has been released from Basin County jail with backing from town supporters. Torrington hosts stock association formation to aid stockmen welfare with officers named A. T. Mason president and others on the board.
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Sheridan
Jan
William F Mills
Res
Becon
Ountry
Worland
Joseph Cortes
Las
Harry Duncan
Basin
Footsteps Annoying Sheridan Courthouse Dear to Cover Floors
Sheridan residents complained of loud footsteps at the county courthouse prompting the county commissioners to approprate funds to cover the floors of all offices and corridors with cork carpet. An upcoming dance event is announced for Thursday February 2.
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Sheridan
Court House
Mother Discovers Daughter Dead After Hay Rack Accident
Sundance report of four year old Evelyn McWhirter who died when her neck became caught on hay rack beams after playing near a wagon at a ranch east of town. Neighbors and officers note the tragedy as a fatal accident during a child’s play period. Lovell considers a basin wide Fourth of July Mammoth celebration to honor U S birthday and Wyoming statehood anniversary.
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Sundance
Phillip McWhirter
McWhirters
Eviyn
Lovell
Big Horn Basin
United States
Wyoming
State Briefs Roundup Wyoming News Fragments
Lander reports a new Haldwin block awning blown away by wind. Thermopolis notes divorce granted William J. McGannon from Jenny McGannon. Lander mentions Harpy Rhein injured by a badly broken ankle near home. Basin News cites W. F. Johnson injury en route from Washington after street crossing incident in St Paul. Lusk covers Miss Flosele Baer losing five teeth, Miss Kntmlin injured, Frank Rider dragged under overturned buggy when a team ran away. Worland records divorce Edward Maples from Myrtle Maples. Sheridan reports Frank McGee hospitalized after a mine accident. Rock Springs says Willam Thurman may lose sight from eye injury by a sharp stick. Gillette announces new exchange at local telephone company. Lander says creamery operations start March 1. Cody notes deep snow halting Sunlight mine work until spring. Sheridan cites census figure of 8 408 about a thousand low. Tarami reports A C Brooks Jr shot in leg from accidental handling of a .22 rifle. Cody reports Leverett Quimelt with a broken nose from stage line incident.
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Haldwin
Thermopolis
William J. McGannon
Jenny McGannon
Harpy Rhein
Basin News
W. F. Johnson
Washington
St. Paul
Minn
Johnson
Lusk
Flosele Baer
Mise Kntmlin
Frank Rider
Worland
Edward Maples
Myrtle Maples
Sheridan
Frank McGee
Acme
Rock Springs
Willam Thurman
Gillette
Cody
Tarami
A. C. Brooks, Jr
Wood Landing
Cody—Leverett Qeimelt
Sage Tea and Old Remedies Still Popular Says Druggist
An up to date druggist notes surprising use of old fashioned cures. Sage tea is touted for dark glossy hair and scalp toning. The piece mentions sulfur based preparations and modern bottles, alluding to products by Weetone or Weehoe, with references to a New York City firm and a catalog model.
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Wulphur
Werk Company
Wyoming News Briefs and Local Deaths
A collection of teen injury at a school event, and multiple notices from towns like Sundance Encampment Afton Basin Green River and Lovell including infant births and deaths. Names include EB Heaton Sheridan J W Carso Evanston Leonard Bruner Frank Murray and George Banks among others.
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Russell Reynolds
Denver
Wyoming
Albany
EB. J. Heaton
Sheridan
J. W. Carso
Thomas Painter
Evanston
Sundance
Leonard Bruner
Frank Murray
Afton
William Gomm
Basin
F. J. Wood
Green River
George Banks
Mechanical Department Moves to Green River Terminal
The mechanical department of the western division, moved from Moanaton to Green River, is now installed there under Union Pacific Railroad administration. The clerical department is also relocating, with Evanston offices to be installed locally before the end of the year.
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Green River
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Western Division
Moanaton
Ths Place
Evanston
New York Press Club Boosts Dix For President
Taft renominated at the New York Press Club dinner sparks debate over Governor Dix's 1912 bid. Insurgent momentum and the club's unity are questioned as both leaders receive cordial support from members.
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New York
Taft
Press Club
Dix
Nowa
Albow
Election ripple after coffee mistaken vote results
A muddled newspaper fragment notes confusion over election outcomes and declares a president and governor have gained new supporters in Park Row amid unclear results and lingering questions about the poll.
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Coffe
Frollon Worlumby
Wood
Park Row
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