Midwest Refinery Expansion Planned at Wyoming Site
The Midwest company announces expansion of its oil refinery in Wyoming to nearly double capacity. New units include six Darrell stills, six tower stills, a thousand-barrel agitator, and sixteen thousand receiving tanks. Contracts for excavation, cement, concrete, and steel work are awarded, with full completion expected in about four to five months.
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Caster
Mid‘West Company
Altr
Colstriction Company
Lioyd Building Company
Wyoming Iron Works
Fremont Sheep Company Forms From Johnson Halstead Firm
In Rawlins on January 5 the Johnson Halstead Sheep company renamed to Fremont Sheep company. Owners are J. Johnson and the Cerred brothers, with ranges mostly in Fremont county near Riverton.
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Rawlins Sheep Company
Rawlins
Johnsonhalstead Sheep Company
Fremont Sheep Company
Herten J. Johnson
Ceraed Brothers
Fremont County
Riverton
Mother and Babies Rescued From Death On Plains
Mrs A C Doty homesteader with two small children was rescued from exposure in a storm on the plains near Fontenele county authorities brought the family to safety. The girl and two children were placed in care after the Bilizard ordeal. The family lacked provisions and fuel since the storm, and the home vicinity is believed to hold a trapper.
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Kemmerer
A. C. Doty
Ving
Fontenele Basin
Wells Hit High Yields In 400-Foot Sand Near Okmulgee
Jan. 5 Olde Tulga Oklahoma reports two wells tapping the 400 foot sand south of Okmulgee. One well yields 150 barrels daily while the Costen OM and Ges company reports 75 barrels. A Carter OH company well at Jenctian Clafiold is projected to reach 400 barrels. The Van Eman farm shows 70 barrels in a shallow mantle.
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Tulga
Olde
Okmulgee
Alleged Gambler to Get Jury Trial in City Case
In Laramie on January a defense attorney for Dilly Page demanded a jury trial in the City vs. Dilly Page case alleging operation of a gambling room on First Street. Ten suspects were arrested in the December raid, with most complaints withdrawn. Page faces a new charge as owner and manager of the gambling establishment. A jury was finally drawn after objections, with six jurors named to hear the case.
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Laramie
Jan
S. C. Downey
Dilly Page
First Street
James A. Salmons
Page
Hynds
Billy Page
N.E. Cortell
Davidson
Witnews Areleet
Wwe Mot
Judea Salmons
Carl Jackson
W.rader
J. I. Towner
James Christeteen
AM. A. Digt
W. MH. Hayes
W. G. Cow
Eix Nen
Jackson
Tee Macnn
B. O. Anderson
Jake Schutterer
Mid Friovfrock
Wyoming Youths Favor Own University for Education
President C A Duniway reports four year high school graduate counts in Wyoming and how many pursue higher education at the University of Wyoming. Sheridan leads with 156 graduates, 12 entering Laramie, and Buffalo Douglas and Rawlins graduates show substantial college enrollment including many at state institutions.
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Laramie
C. A. Duniway
Wyoming University
Wyoming
Buffalo Hich
Cheyenne
University of Wyoming
Douglas
Rawline
Sheridan
Cer
Laramit
Albany Co Pioneer Henry Bath Buried In Laramie
The Albany county pioneer Henry Bath died at Sydenham hospital and his funeral was held Thursday at 2 PM from Striker Undertaking rooms. Rev. Wiehmann officiated with Grand Army of the Republic rites and Taps. Pallbearers included Fitch Miret Gaskill Cook Mast Pope and Alfred. The body was buried beside his wife.
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Alfred Cook
Will Mast
Henry Pope
Sons of Veto
Arizona Governor in Limbo as Legal Proceedings Decide
Legal proceedings determine the governor of Arizona with a decision expected today. Democratic claimant W P Bunt has refused to allow the ac- to take office, signaling a contested outcome in the state’s gubernatorial dispute.
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Arizona
W. P. Bunt
Hunt supporters press for ballot recount after Arizona election
Republican claimant Thomas E. Campbell was inaugurated on January 2 as the new office holder. Hunt supporters call for a recount of ballots amid fraud allegations in several districts.
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Thomas E. Campbell
Hunt
Rawlins Doctor to Enter Naval Medical School
Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Pickel and son will move to Washington D C for a short course at a government naval medical school. In the fall he expects appointment as a naval doctor aboard a war ship or at a government port after passing both mental and physical exams.
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Rawlins
Mrs. Fickel
Worland Couple Weds Quietly in Douglas Home
Frances Mesum, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. FV. Gecum, married Ray F. Bower of Worland at her parents’ Douglas home. Rev. Edwin Boling officiated. The New Year’s Day ceremony was intimate with immediate family and close friends. She wore white crepe de chine and carried pink roses.
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Douglas
Jen. G.—Mises
Frances Mesum
W. FV. Gecum
Ray F. Bower
Worland
Edwin Boling
Miss Mecum
Wedding party highlights and local moves in Worland area
Bridemaid Misa Katie Anthens wore a pink crepe de chine dress. J. M. Thompson served as groom’s man. Mr. and Mrs. Bower left on the evening train for Worland and will be at home after January 15. Miss Mecum, a mauve Douglas girl and high school graduate, is noted. Bower, formerly a high school instructor, now works as a rancher near Worland.
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Misa
Katie Anthens
J. M. Thompson
Graumeman
Laramie Foreman Resigns to Work In East
William H. Beckwith of the third ward becomes district foreman at Union Pacific shops replacing Robert McCabe who resigns to take a similar post with Chicago and Alton railway. McCabe departs for Cheyenne then Chicago. J. W. Highleyman will also depart Cheyenne after finalizing records.
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Laramie Foreman
U. P
East
Laramie
William H. Beckwith
Third Ward
Union Pacific
Robert McCabe
Chicago & Alton Railway
Chicago
McCabe
Cheyenne
Beckwith
J. W. Highleyman
Wyoming
Carbon County Delegation to Leave for Cheyenne
The Carbon county delegation to the legislature will depart for Cheyenne Saturday led by state senator W. W. Daley. The group mirrors the two years ago lineup except for an unspecified exception, with final details unclear and a local business ad mentioning monuments.
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Rawlins
Carbon County
Cheyenne
W. W. Daley
Kleber
Andy
Carbonur County
Australian pugilist Les Darcy eyes Al McCoy clash in New York
Les Darcy announces an open letter inviting Al McCoy to fight for the middleweight crown once held by Stanley Ketchel. Darcy aims to upend McCoy in an envisioned American bout, while Donlin pushes for a Havana carnival four-bout card and possible title setup under Tex Rickard.
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New York
Les Darcy
Stanley Ketchel
Antipodes
al McCoy
Han
George Chip
United States
Ft Atick
Les
Darcy
Tex Rickard
Mike Donlin
Darcey
McCoy
Grant Hugh Brown
Havana
Richard
Rafter Returns From Nebraska Wedding in Kimball
Dr. George C. Rafter of the Episcopal church returned from Nebraska where he officiated at the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. John Ewank in Kimball. After the wedding on Wednesday the couple left for a honeymoon in Missouri.
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Rafter
Nebmaska
George C. Rafter
Episopal Church
Nebraska
John Ewank
Kimball
Misouri
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