Turbulent Hanks Hanke divorce case ends in court
The Wal ter Hanks and Laura A Hanks marriage dispute spanning years culminates in divorce proceedings in Lincoln county district court. Mrs Hanks recently released from the state asylum asserts conspiracy and seeks dissolution aided by T S Taliaferro of Rock Springs while Hawke the sheepman faces property fights and custody issues involving their teenage son.
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Hanks
Asylum For the
District Court
Lincoln County
T. S. Taliaferro
Rock Springs
Hawke
Manks
Cokeville
The
Ge Ilanks
State Hospital For
Evanston
Don’t Poison Baby Public Health Warning
A historical public health notice warns mothers about narcotics in children's medicines like paregoric landanum and morphine based drugs. It cautions against giving unlabelled drops and urges consulting a physician and ensuring products labeled Castoria with Chas. H. Fletcher signature contain no narcotics.
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Castoria
Chas. H. Fletcher
Wyoming Drivers Break License Rules Across State
Secretary of State reports up to June 1 1949 about 16 000 motor vehicle licenses issued far below 18 000 in 1918, with many cars using single licenses for two vehicles or operating without proper plates. Counts show Natrona and Laramie counties leading in licensed cars and revenues collected across numerous counties totaling 83 055.20.
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Wyoming
Secretary of State
Tre Stile
Mery
Larame
Jung
Natrona
Umky
Jury Secured to Try Non Partisan League Officers
In Jackson County district court a jury of twelve farmers was drawn to try President A. C. Townley and former NPL organizer Joseph Gilbert on charges of conspiracy to teach disloyalty. Jury selection began, with few dismissals for cause. One prospective juror, Bachman, claimed locals were prejudiced against the Non Partisan league and was excused after remarks surfaced in court.
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Jackson, Mian
Jackson County
A. C. Townley
League
Joseph Gilbert
Noar
Aurora
Jackson
Bachman
ahorUy
Hoke
Townley
Dean
Mountain States Electricians Return to Service in Denver
Electricians employed by the Mountain Status Telephone and Telegraph company in Denver resume work today after a strike began June 16. H. L. Kelsey, secretary of the local IBEW union, confirms the return while engineers of Postal and Western Union firms remain on strike. The telephone workers’ walkout ends with no local loss reported.
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Denver
Ue Mountain Status Telephone & Telegraph Company
Sinha
H. L. Kelsey
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Postal
Western
Wyoming Wool Market Sets 1919 Price Record at 58 1 2 Cents
Lander Wyoming June 24 One hundred sixty thousand pounds of wool bought for Jeremiah Williams & Co of Boston topped the Wyoming 1919 market at 58 1 2 cents per pound. Wool from Noble & Carmody Geroplough Bros Co Jolson Bros Yellowstone Sheep Co and others sale totals and recent purchases by Jeremiah Williams & Co are noted with various tonnages.
Senate Boosts Army Size To 400000 In Coming Year
Senate without a roll call adopted amendments to the army appropriations bill raising the planned Army strength to 400000 for the year beginning July 1. The House had approved 300000 with Secretary Baker suggesting a total near 509000.
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Associated Press
Washington
Senate
Gammillas
House
Baker
California Strike Near End Reported by AP
Associated Press reports California and Nevada telephone operators and linemen nearing a settlement on the third day of the strike. Strike executives say a deal could be reached within 24 hours and submitted to a referendum by affected workers in San Francisco Oakland and Sacramento after rapid action by city authorities.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Nego Nations
Califone
Nevada
Willl Am
Oakland
Sacramento
Aity
State Leader Wanes as Abe Hy 7 T
The fragment shows a political note about a state leader facing decline, with unclear details about Abe and a date or event labeled 7. The readable text indicates leadership change rumors or fading influence.
Rock Springs to Name Schweiring Public Schools Chief
Schweiring Head Springs Schools Rock Springs Wy June 25 Prof 0 CG Schweiring for four years superintendent of the public schools of Douglas Wy has been elected superintendent of the Rock Springs public schools and will assume the new position in August Before going to Douglas he was four years principal of the Cheyenne high school In Los Angeles last week N C McMurray formerly employed by the Union Pacific railroad was killed while attempting to board a moving train His body accompanied by Mrs McMurray passed through Cheyenne en route to Douglas Neb where funeral services were held
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Ormer Cheyennette
California
N. C. McMurray
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Los Angeles
McMurray
Cheyenne
Douglas
Neb
Rock Springs
Wyo
CG. Schweiring
Slayer convicted of murder in bank holdup case
Gordon Fawcett Handy alias Jay B Allen confessed to killing two East Brooklyn Savings Bank employees during a December hold up and was convicted of first degree murder in New York.
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New York
Gordon Fawcett Handy
Jay B. Allen
East Brooklyn Savings Bank
Veteran Jack Scott Sr Remembered By 418th Engineers
Old Jack Scott, Sr a long serving sergeant with 25 years in the army, is recalled by the 418th engineers upon demobilization at Fort Russell. He mentored many, refused quick promotion, and mourns the loss of son Jack Junior who fell at Chateau Thierry in 1918 while pursuing democracy.
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Jack Scolt
Tonsleop
Wyoming
218Th Regiment
Scolty
418Th
Fort Russell
Jack Scott
Chateau Thierry
United States
Germany
Jock Scott
Camp Lewis
Washington
318Th Engineers
Tansleep Big Horn County
Scott
Scotty
Big Horn County
Scott Finst
Jack Junior
Bob
Great Western
Jack
30Th Infantry
Chateau
Thierry
Vosges
Minneapolis
Pirst Glass
Scott Dur
No Reduction in Food Prices Predicts Stable Market
A Utah report from June 24 notes manufacturers do not foresee any drop in food prices. The article mentions reactions from industry leaders and references general market expectations without detailing specific products or dates.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Sweet
Meroun Ea
146th Artillery to be Mustered Out of U S Service
The 146th Artillery at Fort Russell will be mustered out of U S service. The unit, part of the 166th field artillery representing Colorado and New Mexico, arrived at Cheyenne and is commanded by Major J C Hamilton.
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146Th Artillery
Fort
U. S
Colorado
New Mexico
Cheyenne
Fort Ruasell
146Th
J. C. Hamilton
Battery units arrive in New York aboard Elon
Battery F of the 148th is due in Gotham today after being detained in France by a scarlet fever epidemic. Battery P of the 144th Field Artillery, also held in France, is expected to reach New York aboard the Elon. Command is led by Captain George H. Kurt a Sheridan.
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144Th Field Artillery
France
New York
Elon
George H. Kurt A Sheridan
Alleged Slayer Held for Murder in First Degree
Carlos Mares is bound to district court for trial on a charge of murder in the first degree for the death of Nomon Sabella near Salt Wells on May 4. Prosecutors allege a quarrel over sheep grazing led to the shooting. Mares reportedly armed with a pistol while Sabella used a rifle.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Carlos Mares
Nomon Sabella
Ile Je
Mares
Sabet
Sa-bella
Mage
Sabella
Doctor Reveals Tests to Detect Tobacco Harm
New York doctor former Johns Hopkins expert warns tobacco use causes progressive ailments and offers simple tests. He cites reading aloud, climbing stairs, and breath control as indicators of heart and lung strain and promotes nicotine substitute tablets to curb cravings.
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New York
Connor
Johns Hopkins Hospital
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