State News Digger Indian Wife Slayer in Gell
In Gell, Patrick Kane, shot by J Chandler, is reported to be recovering while Chandler, a quarter-breed Diesel Indian, remains jailed and silent amid public sentiment against him after killing his wife during a dispute over Kane. Chandler, an ex convict, has a history of violence and was involved in prior threats and a past grand larceny sentence.
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Thi
Voet
Sheridan
Patrick McCabe
Warren Country
Avada
McCabe
Butte
Mont
Tibbs Ranch
Riverton Forms Volunteer Fire Department
At a Riverton meeting a volunteer fire department was organized to protect the town from fire. Officers elected include George Lormier as chief Hen H Weeks as secretary Claude Ostman as treasurer and Pred Stratton as foreman.
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Riverton
Thin Place
George Lormier
Hen H M. Weeks
Claude Ostman
Pred Stratton
Men Assigned to Cart Teams and Foremen Named
Hose cart No. 1 under foreman Howard Shipton and hose cart No. 2 under foreman W. N. Streeter. Members added to teams include Harrie Jones Burg Hanson Lawrence Dobler Dillon Cogswell Blansett McCain Woodson and Lamming.
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Howard Shipton
W. N. Streeter
Chemical Engine
Harrie
Jones
Burg
Hanson
Lawrence
Dobler
Dillon
Cogswell
Blansett
McCain
Woodson
Lamming
Hart Mountain Livestock Sues Clarke Fork Sheep for Damages
A district court filing by J H Van Horna for Hart Mountain Live Stock company seeks 11340 actual and 10000 exemplary damages from Clarke Fork Sheep company and Frank Clarke. The suit claims grazing by defendants' sheep damaged plaintiffs' land. Judge Parmelee granted a temporary restraining order against the defendant company.
Chinese Celebrate New Year In Rock Springs
Rock Springs celebrates the first day of the Chinese new year with a reduced queque tradition under imperial mandate. A few adherents kept the custom while others joined an extra evening gathering as festivities continue through the week.
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Rock Springs
Wyoming
Water shortage threat faces growing town
The rapidly increasing population and growth of the town have strained the water supply. An attempt to secure water from the Parlington railroad company failed, prompting a Commercial club meeting to consider immediate frame measures, with a public follow up planned.
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al Tima
Pon
Parlington Ttailroad Company
Local State Briefs Relate Marriages and Incidents Across Towns
Collette and Miss Celia Lackous eloped to Hot Springs and wed on the first. weather records note the coldest week with temperatures to 48 degrees below zero. J A Jacobucci says the power company will supply day service after March 1. A Lander superintendent health incident follows carbolic acid exposure. A Denver fraud targets Gillette residents. Posts report fires in Rockpoint and a series of infant and birth notices across towns. Train promotions and church growth are also listed.
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Collette
Celia Lackous
Tim Clupton
Hot Springs
Rawlins
J. A. Jacobucci
Focal Light and Power Plant
Electric Power Company
Lander
S. T. Robinson
Lander Elty
Raggs—br
Denver
Dixon
Eliza Young
Prenty Hawk
Coalter
Gillette
Federal
Rockpoint
Postmeester
C. L Rosas
Hulett
Archie Bucher
Basin Centered Beet Sugar Industry Hopes Rise
Basin progress club led by President Colling aims to place Basin at the heart of beet sugar production. Capitalists Garsay Flunter and May discuss a local factory, contingent on assured beet acreage. Committees will gauge farmer contracts as soil and climate favor sugar beets.
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Basin
Basin Progress Club
Colling
Messrs
Garsey
Flunter
May
Progress Club
Denver Spends Weekend in Fortified Railroad Towns
Wyoming citizens travel through Denver over the weekend visiting places like Gillette and Cody. At the Metropole hotel, Tarl French and Dubois are listed among visitors, with Burnett noted in Cody and Newcomb in Gillette.
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Denver
Fhany
Newcromber
Gillette
Burnett
Cody
Metropole
Mechanic's lien threatens Shackton city hall ownership
Grant Mumper, a contractor, claims Shackton city withheld £9750 for work on the new city hall. If the court rules in his favor, he could gain ownership of the Sheridan city hall through the lien.
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Merhanic
Speridan
Shackton
Inber
Grant Mumper
Beddine
Sheriden
City At Odds Over Pike Contract Award
The city rejects Pike's contract to Mumper claiming Munper's work did not meet terms. A federal common pleas court decision years ago upheld a claim by Mumper in a related matter.
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Gali
Tom Pike
Mumper
Munper
United States
Prame Court
Fire causes deaths and injuries in Buffalo restaurant blaze
Firefighters battle a blaze at the Capitol restaurant after mistaken gasolene for kerosene and lamp ignition. George Gardner, an employee, dies. James Gatchell, a volunteer firefighter, is seriously injured after a ladder fall. The incident highlights Buffalo's inadequate fire equipment and sparks calls for better facilities.
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Buffalo
George Gardner
Capitol
Gardner
James Gatchell
County division sparks criticism from Cokeville residents
The Cheyenne State Leader argues that county division aims for economical administration but local residents in Cokeville and nearby warn against the Hoskins and Hyde bills. They claim increased travel to Evanston and distant county seats would burden voters and taxpayers, highlighting opposition from Star Valley representatives.
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Cokeville
Wyo
Cheyenne
Hoskins
Evanston
Star Valley
Uinta County
Afton
Newman Jewelry chief arrested in dice game raid
Chicago detectives raided a rear room at the Newman Jewelry Company in the Champlain building and arrested six men including company president takhlor C Newman for conducting a dice game. Newman says the players shook dice for lunches and clears, while police report large piles of money found in front of the players.
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Chiggo
Chicago
Takhlor C. Newman
Newman Jewelry Company
Champlain Building
Newman
NEW PERCALE 86 INCHES WIDE AT 1SE
Local advertisement announces new percale fabric 86 inches wide from 1 Se D. Wm Myers D G Co. details and supplier initials provided.
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D. WM
Myers D, G. CO
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