Burglars Target Sheridan Stores In String Of Break-ins
In Sheridan Wyoming a jewelry shop window is shattered and displays looted in a burglary. A second hand store man is forced to pay for a pawned necklace after a suspicious buyer is confronted by the police. Police arrest a suspect carrying a stolen necklace and pin and badge. A separate attempt to break into a hospital pharmacy and a cash register at a local station are noted with minimal damage. The chief praises the police work in the week.
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Ollett Cooper
Mr. Waters
Wares
Five Ltd
Hosvial Pharmacy
Hurelar
J. J. Dentles
Dentley
Bentlee
Bentley
Perro
Waters
Jewelers’ Protective Association
McPhemin
About & Eelock
Thayer girl injured at school in Wyoming care
Thayer, daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Thayer, was hurt at school in Merlfletsh Wyoming Lane 18. She fell from her desk during noon hour and cut the forehead above the eye. A physician required several stitches and the child cannot attend school for some time.
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Merfletsh
Wyo
Lane 18
Dette Lowtie
Thayer
Frank Thayer
Westesday
One Victim of Funston Murderer Is Boulder Man
John Jewell, among the Camp Funston ax murder victims, was known at the University of Colorado where he attended summer school four years ago. A member of the Simma Alpha Epsilon fraternity, he studied journalism at Missouri. His father H J Jewell owned the Springfield Leader and was a respected western newspaperman.
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Missouri
West
Young Jewell
Dangerous Crossing To Be Replaced By Overhead Bridge
In Thermopolis Wyoming on January 18 a dangerous south Dovercut railroad crossing will gain an overhead bridge after a contract between county commissioners and the railroad. Grading will widen the approach to raise the grade above rail traffic and the north approach will connect with the bridge site. Estimated cost about 1000 dollars with the county paying 1250 and the railroad balance. The new road will be 29 feet wide and on a gentler slope, improving access for local travelers.
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Thermopolas
Wyo
Dovercut
Covercul
Chie
Man Found Dead in Small Cabin at Rock River
In Taramit Wyoming on January 18, John Siegfried about 60 was found dead in his cabin at Rock River. Authorities believe he froze to death. his origin is listed as Missouri. Coroner Johnson took charge of the body after traveling to Rock River.
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Taramit
Wyo
John Siegfried
Rock River
Siegfried
Missouri
Johmson
Pioneer Exploration QC Plans Two New Wells in Basin
Grauman, treasurer and general manager, announces Casper drilling for two new wells. One starts on section 26 in the Big Muddy fields and the other on Duckmoum Dome. This brings Pioneer Exploration to five wells.
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Grauman
Pioneer Exploration QC Company
Casper Ar Ringing
Bie
Duckmoum Dome
Pioneer Exploration Company
Meeteetse Youth Killed in France War Casualty Report
Meeteetse Wyoming reports the death of Chastre Porkner, son of Thomas Forkner, a young businessman previously with a Kansas City dry goods store. He served early with General Pershing, was wounded in an early trench raid, then died after contracting pneumonia in hospital.
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Meeteetse
Wyo
Chastre Porkner
Thomas Forkner
War Offices
Kansas City
Pershing
France
Tom
Ada Martin
Defense Council Saves 3 Million in War Efforts
Washington report states that advisers in the council of national defense have saved the government nearly 80,150,000,000 according to Dr Walter S. Gifold before the senate war probes yesterday.
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Washington
Hollar
Council of National Defense
Walters. Gifold
Senate
Tries to Intimidate Witness Charged in Laramie
Ike McDence, arrested previously for allegedly stealing 111 dollars from Tom Sauer, is jailed again on charges of intimidating a witness. Prosecutor McConpell swore out a warrant after Sauer took 120 dollars to leave town and board a train toward Rawlins before returning to Laramie. McDence bailed out on 400 dollar bond.
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Laramie
Wye
Ike McDence
Tom Sauer
McDance
Sauer
MeDance
West
Rawlins
McConpell
Honda
Town of Meeteetse Pays All Debts
Meeteetse Wyoming reports it has no outstanding waterworks bonds. At the previous Monday's board meeting the last remaining bonds totaling $182.50 with interest were ordered paid from town funds. Treasurer D W Reynolds made the payment per instructions. The bonds were held by New York financial interests.
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D. W. Reynolds
New York
Car of Canned Goods Destroyed by Fire
A Burlington freight car at the depot in Casper Wyoming was partially destroyed by fire caused by an overturned oil heater in a carload of canned goods. The blaze damaged over 1500 dollars of groceries. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent cars.
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Casper
Wyo
Burlington
Dantelior
Emr
Ure
Reverend J A Baird Dies After Illness
The Rev J A Baird died at the home of his son-in-law W H M Baker after a period of failing health. Funeral services will be held at Mr. Baker's home and the remains will be sent to Cedar Rapids Nebraska for burial beside his wife.
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Powell
Dan
J. A. Baird
W. HM. Baker
Baker
Cedar Rapids
Neb
Burglary Alarm Roars Through Casper National Bank
An employee's error in setting the Casper National bank vault combination triggered three alarms and drew a crowd of about 200 to the downtown overnight. Cashier Q K Denver was awakened and led to the bank. investigators blamed the noise on accidental alarm misset.
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Casper, Wifc
Casper National Bank
Q@ K
Denver
Casper National
Deaver
Powell Jeweler Arrested on Sedition Charges
W A Frenzel, a Lowell jeweler living in Powell for over a year, was arrested by local authorities on sedition remarks against the U S government. He was held in Basin jail awaiting transport to Cheyenne for federal processing. neighbors recall his frequent local visits as an optician and doubts about his citizenship linger.
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Powell
Wyo
W. A. Frenzel
Lowell
Jall
Torruson
United States
M. D. Harris
Cheyenne
Frenzel
Basin
Marchant
Lowell Chronicle
Fire destroys pump house at Greybull Wyoming
Fire at the Greybull city pumping station early Thursday destroyed the building while the tank was empty. The machinist started one pump, and the other will be working soon. No cause found. Midwest aided by cutting the city main directly to restore water supply. Local banks busy receiving final payments on liberty bonds of the second loan.
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Greyball
Wyo
City
Midwest
Better Than Calomel Dr Edwards Olive Tablets
An ad style note touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a mild but reliable laxative, presented as a substitute for calomel and claimed to ease stomach upset and maintain regularity. The copy emphasizes gentler effects and natural action without harshness.
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Dr. Edwards
Sugar Factory Planned at Lingle
LINGLE Wyo Jan 18 Lingle is booked for the next beet sugar factory in the Platte valley with Great Western Sugar Company eyed for the location. Local supporters say the terrain and acreage can meet demand and a plant could be installed soon, driven by war sugar demand and regional beet yields.
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Lingle
Wyo
lLingle
Platte Valley
Great Western Sugar Company
Great Western Company
Land Area Proposal Sparks Hauling Distance Debate
A plan aims to secure 5000 to 7000 acres within easy hauling distance, signaling a strategic move to outline the required area and ease of access for development. The proposal suggests rapid acquisition and logistics considerations to meet stated acreage limits.
Lagrippe prompts advice on Foley's Honey and Tar
In January lagrippe lingers with aches fevers and fatigue. Mrs Lizzie Tyles of Henderson Kentucky recalls her daughter suffering three weeks before finding relief with Foley's Honey and Tar. She urges others to insist on the genuine product sold everywhere.
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Lagrippe
Lizzie Tyles
Henderson
Foley
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