Wyoming Torture Case Prompts Bound Over Charges
In Kemmerer on January 12, four men Joseph Gordon Steve White Tom Cheady and Jack Pryon were bound over to the district court on charges arising from a brutal assault on John Nagle at Opal. Nagle testified of severe beating choking hot iron branding and threats to hang him and to throw him before a freight train. He barely escaped death and fled to Kemmerer for help as inmates await a district court hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Wyn
Felic
China
Wyoming
Justice Court
Joseph Gordon
Steve White
Tom Cheady
Jack Pryon
District Court
Rawlings
Hotel de Alston
Opal
John Nagle
Nagle
Gordon
Jame
P Gorden
Gorden
Kommoerer
District Coort
Kemmerer Growth Plans Include Mill and Brick Block
Victor Smith returned from Salt Lake with machinery for Kemmerer planing mill and expects installation within a month. He anticipates building activity this year, aided by others planning expansion. Work on the new M.S. Kemmerer brick block on Pine avenue is rushing toward completion before spring as Smith travels to Rock Springs for a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Victor Smith
Salt Lake
M.S. Kemmerer
Pine Avenue
Smith
Rock Springs
Companies Sued in Denver Federal Court for $20,900
Suit filed in federal court at Denver by Valentine Baker against Myron J Akins A J Akins W Q Link Laramie Reservoir and Irrigation Co and Laramie Poudre Reservoir and Irrigation Co claiming they owe $20,900 for work on their projects with service dating back to 1904.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larawie
Denver
Valentine Baker
Myron J. Akins
A. J. Akins
W. Q. Link
Laramiec Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Laramie-Poudre Reservoir and Irrigation Company
Sugar firm agrees to coal transport for beet factories
On his return from Denver, Ry Building Thermopolia met the vice president of Great Western Sugar who said Burlington guaranteed transportation for coal from northern Wyoming fields to meet the 1942 sugar beet crop needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sones
Denver
Great Western Sugar Company
Burlington
Sugar Company
Wyoming
Miner Killed in Frontier No. 1 Mine Accident
A miner aged 40 was instantly killed at Frontier No. 1 mine when rock fell while removing loose roof. He was working alone on the orth side in the afternoon and leaves a wife. The accident occurred January 12 at Kemmerer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemmerer
Asla
New Pipe Line Lander Progress Plans Revealed
Col Power reports from New York to his Lander representative that he will arrive next week with investors to back a pipeline from Wyopo to Booneville. Plans are nearly complete and material shipments may start soon, but construction awaits spring thaw. Oil crew already built Dallas to Wyopo in under three months, promising faster work on the longer line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Col. Power
New York
Wyopo
Booneville
Dallas
Obituary and Local Notices From Kemmerer and Sheridan
A collection of brief items reports deaths births and marriages across Wyoming towns. Charles Hicks of Garland dies in Billings after an operation. Newborns are listed for Spratt Taviy Matto and Laley families. Other items note threshing work in Big Piney, land draws in Hammer Idaho, a Kemmerer teacher marriage in Wayne Michigan, infant death in Kemmerer and births in Casper. Local business and social notes include shop damage in Laramie and new ownership of Swate in Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billings
Charles FE. Hicks
Garland
Wyoming
Montand
R. W. Spratt
Baath
Horn
W. C. Taviy
Jack Howard
Matt Jettora
Kentmerer
Hammer
Idaho
Cupid
Mabel E. Stellwagen
Kemmerer
Wayne
Michigan
Albert F. Laley
S. A. Sawaya
Laramie Valley Investors Information Association Formed
Articles filed in Cheyenne and Albany County establish a Wyoming based firm to aid non resident investors in Laramie valley lands and investments. Thomas H. Work president John E Hardy vice president William J Verall secretary treasurer with backing from local banks the governor and state immigration board. A $5000 surety bond is planned and quarterly reports from allied bodies will verify information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Laramie
Wyoming
Albany County
Thomas H. Work
John E. Hardy
William J. Verall
Carey
Schenck
State Board of Immigration
Laramie Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming Publicity Association
Sheridan Man Fined and Held for Perjury
Walter Russell faced three liquor counts in district court as the judge ordered jail time for perjury after he falsely testified to the jury. The trial continued with two counts dropped, a five hour jury deliberation produced a guilty verdict on the remaining charge and a $130 fine imposed, with a perjury trial to follow.
Stay Out Of Jail Just Over An Hour Then Arrests Made
Hudgies and Coffee released from custody about noon then rearrested an hour and a half later on drunkenness charges. Coffee had about 65 dollars taken from a companion and left with 24 when seized, with officers seeking the remainder. Additional arrests include A W Petzke and Fred Wilson for investigation into thefts, while Walter Jacobs L O Tuttle Sheehan Nolan Monaghan face larceny charges for liquor stolen from Davis saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudgies
Coffee
Euatody
A. W. Petzke
Day Force
Fred Wilson
Night Force
Walter Jacobs
L. O. Tuttle
Sheehan
Nolan
Monahan
Davis
Officers Named By Turn Verin Society In Cheyenne
The Turn Verin Society in Cheyenne elects its officers for the coming year with Julius Allenstein as First Speaker Paul Geeble as Second Speaker H B Buechner as Secretary Henry Diliman as Treasurer Frank Saeger as Sing Warden trustees include Paul Gobel Chas Manewal Herman Aman and J H Schmidt and Oscar Braum as Musical Director The group meets weekly above Capitol Grill on Thursday nights and speaks German with music sung at every session plus reading material pool and card tables and refreshments available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Turn Verin Society
Turner Hall
Eagles Home
Julius Allenstein
Paul Geeble
H. B. Buechner
Henry Diliman
Frank Saeger
Paul Goebel
Chas. Manewal
Herman Aman
J. H. Schmidt
Oscar Braum
Presbyterians Observe the Week of Prayer in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Presbyterians will mark a Week of Prayer with nightly meetings and varied programs. The schedule includes The Home on Monday, The Church on Tuesday, Our Public Schools on Wednesday, Home Missions on Thursday, and Foreign Missions on Friday with Rev Harold Forde assisting Rev Hills.
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Cheyenne
Harold Forde
Rey. Hills
Denver Stock Show Promises Largest Ever Event
The National Western Stock Show in Denver runs January 15 to 20 with planned highlights. A 6th Cavalry unit from Fort D. A. Bagwell will perform drills and stunts, government horses travel from Fort Collins, and University of Wyoming presents wood exhibits and sheep from many breeds. The two programs run afternoon and evening, vying with Chicago and Newark shows, with Colorado & Southern Railway offering special rates and selling dates through its agent.
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Denver
6Th Cavalry
Fort D. A. Bagwell
United States
Fort Collins
University of Wyoming
Chicago
Newark
Bromide Quinine Laxative Claim in Advertisements
An OCR fragment markets Bromo Quinine as a universal laxative. It cites K. W. Grove’s almanac claims of global use and a one day cure, noting a 26m price or measure, with minimal readable context on efficacy.
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K. W. Grove
Young Woman Duped Scores of Men
A Denver diary reveals a woman used a hard luck story to obtain small sums from numerous men. Entries list victims in Fort Morgan Thalia Colorado Springs Victor Denver Blackfoot and other locations with amounts ranging from $1 to $30. Inspector Nelson notes total receipts of $314 in money and stamps since September.
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Fort Morgan
Thalia
Victor
Denver
California
Colorado Springs
Ryan
Harding
Blackfoot
F. E. Short
Miss Livingston Narrates Jailed Denver Episode
In a Denver jail Miss Livingston recounts her background and sequence of events. She says she came west for work after Chicago roles as a record clerk and newspaper employee and describes interactions with Olehy and Spence, including a disputed marriage license and money received.
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Chicago
Chicago Daily News
West
Denver
Olhy
Longmont
Spense
Olehy
Spence
Teth
Aurora
Standish
Railroad Strikers to Be Rehired as Tensions Ease
Reports indicate the railroad company plans to rescind its ultimatum and reinstate striking workers on the same terms as before the stoppage. The firm will not recognize the Federated Shopmen's Union, and guards at Union Pacific in Cheyenne have dwindled from two to twenty. Officials see the situation as less perilous, despite circulating rumors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federated Shopmen's Union
Harriman
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Nide Tyo
Food Authority
Jooks
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy touted for cures
An old advertisement proclaims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted cure for colds and related illnesses. It claims wide reputation, universal availability, and that it is a medicine of merit sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Gale
Classified Ad: In Thy Leader Ther Tomes
A compact classified notice features a three line ad offering a product or service for 26 cents. The readable text presents terse details suitable for a bygone classifieds page, with emphasis on a single advertised item.
Wilkins Hanged at San Quentin for 1907 Murder
Mark A. Wilkins, convicted of murdering Mrs. Vernie Carmen whom he eloped with from Kansas City in 1907, was hanged at San Quentin prison at 10:31 a.m. The body was removed at 10:47. Wilkins, a university man and engineer, had been friendly with the woman's husband and lived in San Francisco and Oakland before her disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Mark A. Wilkins
Vernie Carmen
Kansas City
San Quentin
Wilkins
Oakland
Hefijfbors
Wilkina
Last Words Request to Warden Hoyle Expresses Innocence
The message asks Warden Hoyle to record as the prisoner’s last words that he is innocent and unafraid of death. He also asks to thank those who have worked to secure a pardon. The note reflects a final plea and gratitude amid awaiting execution.
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Warden Hoyle
Earth
Come Long Way to Marry in Cheyenne
George R. Alleman of Madison County Indiana and Miss Eva met in Cheyenne and were married at the Presbyterian Manse at two oclock Friday afternoon Rev Leon C Hillis officiated. The couple were accompanied by Frank Alleman a brother and will travel to Denver for their future home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George R. Alleman
Madison County
Indiana
Eva
Paper
Defiance County
Ohio
Cheyenne
Frank Alleman
Denver
Leon C.hillis
Ogallala Tribe No. 7 Red Men Install Officers
Ogallala Order of Red Men officials were installed for the year including Sachen D Bradley Senior Sagamore A C Kennedy Junior Sagamore F R Lindeymer Prophit Joe Schimitz Chief of Records Edward Ridenburg Keeper of Wampum E W Walters Trustees Geo Truckey Adam Anderson and B N Beacher There will be a grim smoker and social next Friday night after the installation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogallala Tribe No. 7
Order of Red Men
Sachen
D. Bradley
Sagamore
A. C. Kennedy
F. R. Lindeymer
Joe Schimitz
Edward Ridenburg
Wampum
E. W. Walters
Geo. Truckey
Adam Anderson
B. N. Beacher
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State of
Tarawie
Dan
Urlington
Howd
Thermopolis
TET Brate
Joe Matto
Mrs. Dutcher
Shoshant
Clarry Nash
Wrom
Lisk Chin
George Newell Stork
Thomas Siliman
Laramiee
Mra. B.strom
Joist
Mra. AlexaDathie
Casper
Mra
Cyvekaddon
Sheridan
Sheridan Edginess Men's Club
Louth
McCarthy
Char Naik
Swate
Laramte Valley
Other Police Department
Turn Verin Society
Colorado & Southern Railway
Colorado & Bouthouwr
Mark Wilkins
Carmen
Continental
A. Ligier
Des Moines
Town
Red
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