No Agreement Favoring Creation of Pilot County Stated
V V Scoggan Pomona Grange business agent Fremont county said no agreement will favor creating Pilot county. He argued most residents oppose division noting Hiverton supports it while Riverton residents oppose. Farmers and grangers broadly oppose any county split and representatives Warren and Dobler voted to keep Fremont intact.
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Pilot County
V. V. Scoggan
Pomona Grange
Fremont County
Hiverton
Riverton
Forest Reserve
County
200 Men Clear U P Tracks Trains On Time
Union Pacific reports one main track fully open to all traffic and the second to be opened later in the morning. Passenger and coal movements run on schedule as freight cars begin moving. A large force continues work along the line with many laborers using picks and shovels.
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Union Pacific
Sheriff Asked to Find Engelhoff
The sheriffs office was asked last night by FP Chandler manager of the Cheyenne Milling company to locate C Engelhoff book keeper who left Cheyenne yesterday ostensibly for Kansas City Missouri. Undersheriff Ed Schoel mid last night that he had not been informed of the reason for the search. Communication with Mr Chandler was not possible last night.
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FP. Chandler
Cheyenne Milling Company
C. Engelhoff
Cheyenne
Kansas City
Ed Schoel
Engelhart
Chandler
Major General Wood Attacks Guard System In Senate
Major General Leonard Wood, recalled for a final cross examination, said army officers do not shirk responsibility for the war department’s guard mobilization at the border and called the guard system vicious and indefensible due to inherent organizational defects.
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Washington
Leonard Wood
Senate Universal Training Subcommittee
War Department
Petition Filed To Restore Cheyenne Mayor Council Form
About 600 Cheyenne taxpayers signed and filed a petition with the city clerk to restore the old mayor and council government. Backers of the commission system vow vigorous opposition while talks of a city manager plan continue and a legislative proposal inches forward.
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Cheyenne
BE. McGarvey
Cheryenne
Ihs
A. Semrad
Campaign Booze Lands Two Men In Trouble
Casper reports Frank Halloway and Ed Hunt were sentenced after pleading guilty to stealing Steve Tobin's overcoat during a Salt Creek automobile theft connected to a Republican rally. They received a $50 fine, costs, and three months in county jail amid sympathy that the arrests stemmed from excessive campaign alcohol.
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Casper
Frank Halloway
Ed Hunt
Salt Creek
Steve Tobin
Cheyenne to Hear University Band in April Concert
The University band of Wyoming, about thirty-five pieces led by Wilbur Hitchcock, will perform in Cheyenne at the high school gymnasium on April 9 under the Athletic association and Camp Fire girls. Last year they drew record crowds in Laramie with demands for more concerts and plan a regional tour to towns including Wheatland Casper Douglas Lander. The band is self supporting and popular.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
The
Athletic Association
Camp Fire Girls
Laramie
Wilbur Hitchcock
Wheatland
Casper
Douglas
Lander
Sheridan Police Adopt Eight Hour Day
Sheridan, Jan. 21. The eight hour day for policemen went into effect today under Chief Roberson. Shifts include two men 4 a.m. to noon, three men noon to 8 p.m., and five men 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. A desk sergeant will be a regular on one night shift. no night chief yet. Chief Roberson plans twelve hour days to supervise all men. Best Taxi in the City Call Plains hotel.
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Sheridan
Roberson
Roberson Willl
University of Hard Knocks appears in jailhouse exchange
Fragmentary dialogue from a column notes a joke about education and prison life. A Cheyenne Messenger service plans a 6 cent call surcharge after January 1. The piece mentions high school humor and admission pricing for a mixed audience.
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The
Star of Hope
University of Hard Knocks
Ball and Chain Society
Cheyenne Girls Basketball Set for Kimball Trip
Cheyenne high school girls basketball team departs Friday for Kimball for the season opener and first trip since last year. They aim to avenge a close defeat and expect a return game around March 2 with coach Miss Alice Downey guiding captain Helen Stubbs and teammates Nora Hendérechot Erma Millyard Madge Hood Marle McFarland Grace Magor Lauda Newlin.
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Cheyenne
Kimball
Nebraska
Alice Downey
Helen Stubbs
Nora Hendérechot
Erma Millyard
Madge Hood
Marle McFarland
Grace Magor
Lauda Newlin
Moose Leaders Ask Conference
George W. Perkine and Everett Colby formally request William R. Willcox, chairman of the Republican National Committee, call a meeting to discuss grave questions confronting the country. They oppose a closed or partisan approach and urge a free open conference on national affairs.
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New York
George W. Perkine
Everett Colby
William R. Willcox
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Gebo Coal Mine Still Burning Near Thermopolis
A fire sparked by defective wiring at the Gebo coal mine twelve miles north of Thermopolis began two weeks ago and remains uncontrolled with no heavy damage reported. Operations halted temporarily while the Gebo and Crosby mines, linked by a spur to the Burlington at Kirby, had produced about a thousand cars of coal per month before current railroad car shortages.
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Thermopolis
Gebo
Crosby
Burlington Road
Kirby
Bandits Rob Saloon In Wild Shootout At California Bar
A gunfight at a saloon near the Dodge garage ends with two bandits robbing patrons and escaping after one is injured. An employee alerted police, shots were fired through the arm, and the robbers fled via a trap door as patrons were ushered to the basement.
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California
Dodge Garage
California Galoon
Pam
Alx
Musterole Offer Brisk Pain Relief For Lumbago
Musterole is advertised as a clean white ointment made with mustard oil that relieves lumbago and aches without blistering. Doctors and nurses reportedly recommend it for throat and bronchial symptoms, coughs, and sore muscles with soothing comfort.
Wind Records All Smash in Cheyenne Weather Milestone
Cheyenne figures reveal all wind records broken in the last month since the 1871 station start. Records include a month and day wind mileage surge, with 16 043 miles by 4 pm and 8 hours remaining. January 8 saw 1010 miles in a day and 78 miles in one hour. Temperature plunged sharply from 43 above to 3 below.
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Cheyenne
Laramie Preps to Play Cheyenne At Gym Saturday
Laramie preps ready for a Saturday game with Cheyenne on their home floor. The earlier meeting required an overtime after a 22 to 22 tie, with Laramie winning 25 to 23. Cheyenne aims to turn the trick as their teamwork and endurance improve.
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Laramie
Chian
University High School
Cheyenne
University Gym
End War Plea Seeks Liberty For Ireland and India
The note argues for peace with Belgium while condemning Allied powers for lust of conquest and punitive measures against Germany. It claims England’s two and a half year use of politics and naval pressure seeks subjugation, and asserts neutral nations suffer under British wartime restrictions.
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Ireland
India
Belgium
Germany
Austro-Hungary
Turkey
Bulgaria
Anso Germany
England
Wyoming Debates National Guard Bill Amid War Zone Warnings
Wyoming senators discuss a national guard bill and federal law constraints as war measures downsides loom. Proponents insist landing a state guard is essential, while fears arise over draft and obedience to federal organization rules amid a tense national security climate. A separate committee advances hospital funding and matron legislation linked to state charities reforms.
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Diers
Wyoming
Hiner
Jefferis
Sidley
As Per
House
State Federation of Women's Clubs
State Board of Charities and Reforms
Sibley’s Oil Bill Killed in Wyoming Senate Debate
The Wyoming Senate rejected Sibley’s oil bill as a foregone conclusion with strong opposition. Senators Riner and others called the measure ridiculous and a motion to table passed 11 to absent McGrew. Debate on 8 F 48 to boost state military efficiency was postponed 24 hours after Sibley Todd and Jefferis spoke against it.
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Senate
Riner
Ayes
Baldwin
Berner
Chassell
Chrisman
Diers
Edmonds
Gill
Hall
Kendall
Kooi
Myers
O’connor
Pearson
Young
Total
Naga
Allison
Daley
Gardner
Hinckley
Holliday
Jefferis
Mayes
Powers
Sibley
Gkovgard
Todd
McGrew
Wyooming
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Engelhoff
Wood
Carey Ave
Call Plains Hotel
Abomash Commission
Cheyenne Messenger Service
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Moose
Ouch
Musterole
R. L. Ward
Central
Atwood
Crestline
Sunkist
United States
Congress
OlGsia” Brayer
Theohtene
Davis Merchants CO
Cheyenne, Wyoming
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