Rushing Work on Light Plant Clears Debris and Rebuilds
Debris is cleared as Natrona County Electric rebuilds the light plant. The aim is a larger, more efficient facility with temporary coverings, new gaskets, and ready steam to restore service. Crews report progress despite heavy fire damage and efforts to restore heating via steam and oil.
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Caspar
Jun
Natrona County Electric Company
Elape
Coem
Northwestern Railroa
Turbine outage sparks praise from Casper electric officials
Pat Sullivan of the National County Electric Company thanked Casper residents and multiple firms for support after a turbine incident. He said the 1000 ki Mowatts Sidun Turbite was not severely damaged and, if assessments hold, power could be restored by the end of the week or early next week to ease the shortage.
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General Electric Company
Casper
Pat Sullivan
Nationa Tounty Electric Company
Nikl Wate Ilone
Wyoming Eklectric Company
Driver Harr in Tragic Crossing Crash Near Casper
William Sample, driver of Kiswel Kar, was injured when his truck was hit by a Tur lington train at a railroad crossing sixteen miles north of Casper. He failed to see the train and jumped too late, suffering severe injuries. Companion escaped unhurt. Jack McKenzie witnessed and helped move Sample to the Private hospital. The truck was demolished but some parts remain usable.
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Casper
Wrc
William Sample
Sample
Jack McKenzie
Five men held in Thermopolis for coat thefts
In Thermopolis Wyoming five men Eddie Carey Ed Morarty Frank Welch Ed Grumman and Frank Barry are jailed awaiting district court on coat theft charges. The sheriff recovered five coats and believes the suspects tried to dispose of the items around town.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Sheriffs Office
Eddie Carey
Ed Morarty
Frank Welch
Ed Grumman
Frank Barry
Advertisements Promise to Cure Failing Appetites
London reports railings against overindulgence contrast with widespread ads for patent medicines claiming to restore failing appetites despite higher food costs and official exhortations to eat less.
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London
Buffalo Trims Sheridan in Fast Basketball Game
Buffalo High defeated Sheridan 26 to 1 in a fast game at Linden Avenue School gym. Butler led Buffalo with strong inside and outside play while Sheridan's Kay and Williams were the top for their team amid rough play on the small floor.
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Buffalo
Sheridan
Wyo
Buffalo High
H. S
Linden Avenue
Butler
Kay
Smith
Williams
Luce
Leary
Edelman
MacFarlane
Husted
Timer
Marshall
Hawkes
Sopris
Battle Waged Over Russian Thistles Near Burns Wyoming
County commissioners announce readiness to work the road north of town but report many thistles piled along fences. Farmers are urged to remove, pile, and burn thistles to prevent snow obstruction and windborne spread before spring work begins.
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Burns
Wyo
Many Cases of Rheumatism Now Report
The article advises avoiding damp ground and exposure, keeping feet dry, dieting, and drinking water. It promotes Jad Salts or Rad Salts as a remedy to eliminate uric acid by stimulating kidney action, claiming many have found the drink beneficial for rheumatism and kidney health.
German officer Markwitz re-arrested in Johnstown on espionage claims
Joseph Markwitz, 40, a former German officer tied to the Kaiser era, was re-arrested in Johnstown after a December Weld county jail release. He traveled between Germany Denmark and the United States, later employed in Denver and Weld county, with alleged clandestine trips and German regalia found in his room. Local citizens expect further similar arrests as investigations continue.
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T.ong Cole
Joseph Charles Markwitz
Kaiser’s Army
Piamd
Germany
Migiamars
Prasznicz
Russia
Markwith
Denmark
Bergenafjord
Henry Ford
Markwitg
Colorado
Denver
Weld County
Teurwald
Longmont
Johnstown
Colo
Joseph Markwitz
Harry Mathewson
Johntown
Markwits
United States
Four Girls Stricken In Church Poison Scare
Four girls in Greeley were stricken during a Church of God service after attending a lunch at a local lunch room. Police and physicians investigated possible poisoning, but authorities believe a food combination caused the illness. The affected girls Anna Turner Beulah Alexander Eva Walden and Elizabeth Willows recovered within an hour.
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Greeley, Cole
Church of God Chapel
John L. Crowe
City Hall
Seventh Street
Ninth Avenue
Anna Turner
Beulah Alexander
Eva Walden
Elizabeth Willows
Harp er worker struck by locomotive injures arm near track
J Br Barton, a construction worker from Harper, was hit by a locomotive yesterday afternoon in Laramie. He suffered a broken right arm and other bruises and was sent to Hanna for hospital treatment.
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Laramie, Wyo
J. BR. Barton
Harper
Hanna
Chelmsford dairy school discontinues cheese and butter classes
London Jan 9 The cheese and butter making classes at a dairy school in Chelmsford have been discontinued to save about 1000 gallons of milk monthly used in experiments.
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London
Chelmsford
Dutch Replace Germans In London Barber Trade
A London report notes that before the war most barbers and hairdressers were Germans, now many are Dutchmen. The statement reflects shifts in the city’s barber trade amid wartime pressures and changes in employment.
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London
London County Council
Keekline youngsters sell popcorn for Red Cross
Grace McCumber age 5 and Frank McCumber age 10 from Keeline sold popcorn Saturday. They filled sacks at 5 cents each and raised one dollar for the Red Cross, handing the money in an envelope labeled with their ages and names.
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Grace
Frank McCumber
Keeline
Red Cross
Sudden Calls Bring Shelter From Air Raid
A London resident finds no social visitor at his door during an air raid. He calmly directs the caller to the basement, where they seek refuge from shrapnel and bomb splinters as the raid continues.
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London
Wrestler Charged with Fraud in Casper Arrest
Casper Wyoming January 9 George McLeod a well known wrestler was taken into custody on the charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. The complainant P N Nicholason says McLeod collected sixty dollars in twenty dollar bills left at the White House cafe after an advertisement. A warrant was issued and McLeod will be tried in Judge Tubb s court this afternoon.
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Casper
Wyo
George McLeod
P WN
Nicholason
McLeod
White House
Tubb
Bandit Misses Cotton Plant Bank With $4000 Heist
A lone masked bandit entered the Bank of Cotton Plant Arkansas, locked cashier A. McCarter in the vault, and escaped with four thousand dollars. A posse is believed to have the bandit surrounded in the cane brakes.
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Gotton Plant
Ark
Bank of Cotton
A. McCarter
Memorial fund opened for Brig. Gen. Roland Bradford
Darlington honors the late Brig. Gen. Roland Bradford VC by opening a memorial fund. Bradford rose to brigadier general at 25, and the town names him a native son.
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London
Roland Bradford
Darlington
Disease hits Jackson Hole cattle. mare euthanized to stop rabies
Reports say a mare on Paul Lyon’s ranch contracted a fatal disease. deputies Robison and Molong investigated near Teton. They killed the mare, burned the body, and placed stock under quarantine. Authorities fear spread to elk herds. coyotes were found dead nearby as part of the incident.
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Jackson's Hole
Harry Robison
Roy Molongall
Teton
Paul Lyon
Jackson Hole
Woman in Willesden Court Cites Cold When Asked Guilty
In London Jan, a woman appearing at Willesden police court whispered she could not speak because she had a queue cold. The judge showed sympathy as the exchange occurred during questioning about guilt or innocence.
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London
Willesden
Jam remedy touts gentle constipation cure trial bottle offered
A dubious health ad claims a gentle natural cure for constipation and offers a trial bottle, directing readers to write to Dr. ree oapee at 456 W St Monticello Illinois for more information.
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Ree Oapee
Monticello
Tlinois
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