Uncle Joe in Curzon Robes Sparks Satirical State Show
The illustration contrasts Earl Curzon in official robes with a cutout replacing his face with Uncle Joe Cannon wearing the same attire. The cartoon asks whether American statesmen would look dignified or merely amusing in such ceremonial dress.
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Uncle Joe
Earl Curzon
House of
Lords
Earl
Cannon
Cigar
Curzon of
Kedleston
Uncle Joe” Cannon
Oil Drilling At Horse Creek Delayed By Casing Shortage
Drilling at Horse Creek resumes only after new casing arrives. The well, begun three weeks ago, halted when last year’s casing collapsed at depth 2300 feet. Syndicate member Rh G Wolmes of Casey Illinois reports heavy pipe shortages and market limits in Wyoming Texas Oklahoma and elsewhere. Ben Drayton is head driller. officials decline specifics while rumors of a strong oil showing persist and another summer is anticipated.
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Horse Creek
Rh. G. Wolmes
Casey
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Texas
Oklahoma
Holmes
Ben Drayton
Tielmes
Chief Justice O Connor Leads Talks With Sinn Fein On Irish Problem
Lord Chief Justice O Connor acts as chief English agent in conferences with Sinn Fein leaders seeking settlement of the Irish question. The aim is to achieve a Catholic and a Home Rule solution.
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Sinn Fein
O'Connor
Sinn'foinders
Horse Creek anticline field naming in testing phase
A local field now referred to as the Horse Creek anticline is in testing. Researchers describe the site as the ilocal field undergoing analysis and evaluation before formal designation.
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Horse Creek
Matador Petroleum Formed From Roxana and Shell Holdings
Part of the holdings and activities of Thoxana Petroleum and the Shell syndicate of California are taken over by a new concern called Matador Petroleum. The merger preserves offices and independence of Roxana and Shell, with head offices in Cheyenne.
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Thoxana Petroleum Company
Shell Syndicate of California
Matadar Petroleum Company
Shell Company
Roxana
Shell Companies
Matador Company
Cheyenne
New Company Forms to Direct Operations in Western States
The new concern will direct all operations in New Mexico Colorado Wyoming Utah South Dakota and California on properties it controls. Max W Ball will be general manager. Avery D Andrews of New York is chairman. W A J M van Waterschoot van der Gracht of St Louis is president and J C Van Bek of San Francisco is vice president. The company has widely scattered interests in the named states and will continue operations along the
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New Mexico
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
South Dakota
California
Max W. Ball
Avery D. Andrews
New York
W. A. J. M. van Waterschoot van der Gracht
St. Louis
J. C. van Bek
San Francisco
Cordillo Sentenced to 15 Years for Albany County Slaying
John Cordillo, age 16, is to serve 15 years in the state penitentiary at Rawlins for the September 7, 1919 murder of Frank Jennings, a prominent Albany County ranchman. Sheriff Smalley and Laramie officials escorted Cordillo from Cheyenne to Rawlins, allowing him time to bid farewell to relatives and fellow inmates before departure. His brother faces trial for the same killing in July.
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BH. J. Smalley
Laramie County
Cheyenne
John Cordillo
al Rawlins
Frank Jennings
Albany County
Rancman
George
Laramie
Cordillo
Gowlillo
Roxana and Shell Oil Lines Undertaken
A brief note records lines undertaken by Roxana and Shell oil companies detailing infrastructure projects and joint operations. The entry notes coordination between firms and the scope of line work in the petroleum sector.
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Roxana and
Shell Oil Companies
Three Salt Creek Wells Released by Interior
The Department of the Interior announces the release of three wells in Salt Geeth field not yet permitted to produce. The wells belong to West Hazlett Salt Creek Consolidated Oil on section 11, Salt Creek Consolidated Oil on section 16, and a Blackstone Salt Creek Oil Company venture on section 10 with Blackstone Petroleum and Bemmer Oil holdings. No drilling has occurred yet but will begin immediately.
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Salt Creek
Department of the Interior
Salt Geeth
West& Hazlett and
Salt Creek Consolidated OL Company
Salt Creek Consolidated Oil Company
Blackstone Salt Creek OW Company
Blackstone Petroleum Company
Bessemer Oil Company
Cost of Living Still Low for Them 1500 Mile Journey
Miss Ethel Glynn and Blanche M. Benson completed a 1500 mile trip from Jacksonville to New York for thirty seven cents. They walked much of the way, accepting lifts, and found lodgings in farm houses most nights.
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Ethel Glynn
Blanche M. Benson
Jacksonville
Fla
New York
Spanish Princess Pignatelli d Aragon Visits New York
A recent arrival in New York is Princess L Pignatelli d Aragon of Spain visiting her mother here. She was formerly an American girl Miss G J Waters and is in the city for the visit.
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New York
L. Pignatelli d’Aragon
Spain
G. J. Waters
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Lord Chief Justice O'Connor
Shell Holdings
Jennings
Rawlins
Aingham Tire and
Blanche Benson
Princess L. Pignatelli
d’Arasro
Thor Washers
Ironers
Westinghouse
Irons
Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power Company
Reilly
Gee
Jake For Keeps
HE Was
United States
Iza
Ted
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