Young Heroine Rescues Father from Wyoming Well
Jane Murray, 78, daughter of James Murray of Reliance, earned hero status in Wyoming by rescuing her father from death after he was overcome by gas at the bottom of a well on their homestead. She entered the shaft shortly after a heavy shot was fired and pursued him to safety. The incident, reported by the Rock Springs Miner, details her brave action and quick thinking under danger.
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Rock Springs
Jane Murray
James Murray
Reliance
Wyoming
Murray
Miss Meveland Volunteers at St Dunstan's for Blind Soldiers
Esther Meveland eldest daughter of Grover Cleveland volunteers at St Dunstan's aiding and caring for blind British soldiers. She volunteers in a noble effort during wartime service.
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London
Esther Meveland
Grover Cleveland
St. Dunstan's
Courage of Jane Murray Saves Father From Gas Fatality
Jane Murray, slipping from her dress to move freely, climbed 26 feet into a well and used the Sylvester method of resuscitation to revive her father after dangerous gas fumes nearly overcome him. Her bravery earned praise from the Reliance First Aid Club of Wyoming and calls for a Carnegie medal.
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Mather
Mias Jane Murray
John
David Rhodes
Sheridan Mar Back Safely From Mexico
Sheridan Stroud returns from Mexico City after five years in exile with 650 fellow refugees who left June 14 on a boxcar train secured by the Carranza government to Vera Cruz. He described looting of Real de Monte Mining Co property and perilous escape through mountains to Pachora where Americans faced insults and threats. The refugees endured a 24 hour train journey and unsafe transport on the Sumner amid a storm and improvised life boat plans.
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Sheridan
Cervanistas
Mr. Stroud
Pachora
Stroud
Mexicia
Mexico
Americana
Mexico City
Tungsten Mines Located Last Week in Uintah
Rock Springs, July 17. The first tungsten claims were located last week in Uintah county in Browns Park for the Janet Minning Milling Company of Provo by George A. Storrs and William O Neil of Roosevelt. Tungsten No 1 and No 2 show fine copper ore samples. A Uintah tungsten rush is anticipated as prospectors flock to Browns Park following the recent finds.
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Rock Springs
Uintah County
Browns Park
Janet Minning & Milling Company
Provo
George A. Storrs
Tungsten No. 1 and Co
William O'Neill
Roosevelt
O'Neil
Uintah Range
Nederland
Chicago Athletic Club to Visit Yellowstone Park
The Chicago Athletic Association plans a large Yellowstone trip this month. Members depart from the Lake Hotel on July 25 with lunch at Pahaska Tepee and arrive Cody that evening. They stay overnight then head to Denver.
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Cody
Chicago Athletic Association
Yellowstone Park
Cody Way
Lake
Pahaskw
Godyat
Denver
Contested Olol Claim Case Draws Court Crowds
In Cody July 17 a dispute over an old claim worth three to four hundred thousand dollars nears verdict before Judge Parmalee in Sheridan district court. Plaintiffs Woods Good Markham Cooks et al claim rightful possession of Elkie 1 leased to Midwest. defendants call Silver claim and label it Mormon punch. The case has drawn legal talent from Missouri and Wyoming as courtroom crowds stay steady. A rescue anecdote mentions Jane Murray aiding a man with stimulants and Sylvester methods, aided by her mother and younger siblings.
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Cody
Parmalee
Sheridan
Woods, Good
Markham
Cooks
Ali
Ponsension
Elkie
Midwest
Moriiana
Wyoming
Buffalo Boosting for Good Roads in Wyoming Area
Buffalo chamber of commerce spurs outside towns Worland Basin City and Johnson County chase highway dollars to link forests to basins. Gillette Moorcroft join efforts to build a first class road with private funds of 175 dollars monthly to maintain ten miles near Buffalo.
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Buffalo
Chamber of Commerce
Thin City
Worland
Johnson County
Congress
Basin City
Basin
Washakle County
Big Horn County
Wither
Park
Gillette
Moorcroft
Sundance
Beulah
George Washington National
Commercial Club
LACK OF CASING DELAYS OLL WORK AT DOUGLAS
Douglas July 17 report notes casing shortages delay oil field operations near Douglas. Cheyenne River Olcom pany ready to start in Cheyenne River field but casing shortage blocks progress. Two rigs operate in Basin. Harry Anderson began drilling for Douglas Wyoming Oil Co last week with good progress. Penn Petroleum and Refining Co has a rig on its property, recently acquired from Twanel Oil. Once casing shortage eases, more activity expected.
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Douglas
Cheyenne River
Harry Anderson
Douglas-Wyoming Oil Co
Penn Petroleum and Refining Company
Twanel Oil Company
Ofl Felda
Greybull Rancher Nets 28000 From Cattle Sale
Dan Wilson of Messectse ranch in Greybull sold 536 bundles of fine young cattle for 28000 in a Monday sale. The stock, two and three year olds with some heifers, was loaded onto fourteen cars bound for Motilda Montana. Wilson is a leading Park county stockman and the sale is the largest of the season.
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Greybull
Dan Wilson
Motilda
Mont
Wileen
Park County
LaisT Cabin Sheareripmen Get 23 Cants Por Wool
In Rock Springs on July 11 the Digheet price near Lowt Cabin went to George and William Ramage for their wool. Silber man of Casper bought it at 26 cents per pound. Last year the Ramage sheep averaged 10 pounds per fleece, up from seven and a half, a gain due to a bearing issue and the new method. The higher prices have made wool earning profitable for the Ramage brothers.
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Rock Springs
Lowt Cabin
George
William Ramage
Silberman
Casper
Ramage
Wool a Million Pounds Wool a Million Pounds
In Cokeville on July 17 buyers Charles Carter and Mr Craig purchased large wool clips. Carter bought about 350000 pounds and Craig about 760000 pounds at 29 to 62 cents per pound, with Craig also buying 700000 pounds at Kemmerer. Remaining sizable clips include Kinney Cokeville Land & Livestock J D Noblitt Etcheverry and Stonor Brothers.
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Cokeville
Weelwarthavee
Charles Carter
Chas
Carter
Mr. Craig
Craig
Kemmerer
Joe Kinney
Cokeville Land & Livestock Company
J D
Noblitt
Etcheverry
Stonor Brothers
Base Hospitals for Troops Near Border Organized
Col. J. R. Kean of the American Red Cross directs military relief to set up base hospital units across the United States near the border. He has already organized twenty such units in major cities and arranges for hospital facilities and army commissions for physicians assigned to army work. Decorate.
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J. R. Kean
American Red Cross
United States
Army
Inspiration of the Mo in wartime mobility
Tom Bodine reflects on mobilization as a broad national awakening. Troop trains pass through towns with bayonets and cannons, stirring yearning for vigor and courage. He notes the shared national experience unites states from Massachusetts to Kansas and calls for honoring freedom’s cost. Bee F. Schheber advertises optical services.
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Tom Bodine
Paris Mercury
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Missouri
Kansas
New York
The
Republic
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First Aid Club
Miner
Jame Murray
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Sheridan Mar
Wenky G. Stroud
Sumner
Uintah
Chicago Athletic Club
OLL
Bee F. Schheber
Optivian
West
Louis Wax
Pioneer Ave
KODAK
Shimite Pioto Studio
Capitol Ave
Cheyenne
Wyo
West End Grocery
KEW
Phillip Marcus
S. A. Bristol Co
Cheyenne Auto Tire Repair Company
Goodyear
Miller
Harvey England General
Carey Ave
Weat
W. 17Th St
Cheyenne, Wyo
M.S. Lewis
Liberal Credit
W.W. Quinn
the Shirley Cafe
Conway
David Davies
Ture and Mattresses
Agency
Plains Tailoring Co
Indice
Geatowan, Palas Hotel Bldg
A. B. Goldfare
LL. Murray
Coal and Woot
Idncola
Pope & Henderson Motorcycles
C. M. Beker & Co
BTU
Davis
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Bon Ton Restaurant
W. Beth St
Pheme
Champion Shoe Shop
Lee
Pulcks
Eve Enn Tmeig Prep
Cavey Avenue
Chicago
James Marinofy
Carey
W. 16Th St
Cook Bros
Coal and
W. 18Th St
CLYDE
S. P. Stevenson
Chas. Jankovsky
Pbhone Son
Cheyenne Printery
H. J. Woodman
Wyewing Plumbing & Heating Co
Newport
Grand Union Tea Co
Thames St
Mar
J. H. Hollister
Sahaman
West Side Coal & Junk Yard
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