Refine Plan A Change in Capital Stock
Changes in the capitalization of the Midwest Refining company to raise working capital are under consideration but await Congress action on income taxes and excess profits. A planned $16 million stock dividend and $5 million working-capital issue are discussed, potentially raising total capital to $40 million. News mentions possible subsidiary formation and increased earnings from new stills and pipelines, with oil production activity and Pure Oil’s sale to Ohio Cities Gas complete.
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Denver
Midwest Refining Company
Congress
Layorf
Midwest
Casper
Greybull
Salt Creek
Ohio Cities Gas Company
William A. Read & Co
New York
Drunkenness fines rise in Cheyenne police court
Cheyenne police court fines increase as intoxication cases dominate. A $20 fine for an overly friendly man named Jawn, a $30 fine and smaller penalties followed for others. Clark from Fort Collins pleaded not drunk but was fined $10. A May Long and taxi driver Ed Johnson faced charges for immoral room use and were fined $50 each, with release upon marriage and departure from the city.
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Cheyenne
Jawn
Fort Collins
Clark
Wyncoop
May Long
Ed Johnson
Troops First Stop at Campstool Before Pine Bluffs Celebration
Troops from the First Cavalry leave Cheyenne Sunday for Pine Bluffs to take part in a local celebration. Their first stop is Campstool twelve miles east of Cheyenne where lemonade will be served by the W C T U. A lemon and sugar fund was raised by Jack Clark of Cheyenne.
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First Cavalry
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Campstool
Jack Clark
State Editorial Meeting Set for Cheyenne in July
Arrangements completed for the annual meeting of the State Editorial Association in Cheyenne July 21 22. Railroads offer a fare of one and a third for the round trip with sales on July 20 21. Tickets valid after Frontier celebration so editors may stay over. Program to be announced later.
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State Editorial Association
Cheyenne
Debris Cleared After Flood Hits Oregon Hills
Oregon residents in Baker and surrounding areas recovered as a dam burst in the Elkhorn mountains released 12 million gallons of water, inundating homes and farms and causing widespread damage. Investors watched Pure Oil stock with 100,000 new shares offered at 60, underwritten by a syndicate. Midwest Refining and Merritt shares fell 50 cents while most oil stocks stayed steady amid dull trading.
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Baker
Ore
Elkhorn Mountains
Pure Oi
Midwest Refining
Merritt
Boston-Wyoming
New York
One Ford Tamper Win Another One
A Ford touring car was stolen from Arthur Trout at 601 East Seventeenth Street by joy riders. The car was later found and Trout was told to end the search. A key to a Ford switch box from Dr. C K Snyder’s car was also stolen as riders used Trout’s car for a joy ride. The sheriff warned that joy riding will lead to penitentiary time.
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Arthur Trout
East Seventeenth Street
Joy Riders
Trout
C.K. Snyder
Bisbee Managers Refuse to Recognize Union
Bisbee Arizona managers of three principal copper mining districts refuse to recognize the union. They say they are willing to meet employee committees but will not meet with others. The decision stems from the union committee's demand for recognition, and written demands were left at the offices.
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Bisbee
Arif
Sinking of Four British Steamers Announced
Boston June 29 marine insurance officials announced the sinking of four British cargo steamers. The ships listed are Altomia Cunard 4 593 tons Haverford American line 7 493 tons Buffalo Wilson liner 2 583 tons and Manistee Cunard liner. No details on losses or crew fate were provided.
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Boston
Marine
Altomia
Cunard Line
Haverford
Buffalo
Wilson
Manistee
Cunard
Today Is Prize Clinching Day
Campaign leaders urge immediate action to boost subscriptions and secure prizes including automobiles. Readers are told to capitalize on today to maximize profits and protect gains, warning that failure to act could drop them to smaller rewards.
National Guard Will Be Merged and Expanded Training
The War Department plans to merge the National Guard with regular forces, detailing six to eight months of training for troops and preparing artillery units for officer camps. Additional guard artillery battalions will be assigned to training camps to learn essential methods, while equipment shortages threaten new gear for the growing forces moving to camps in July and August.
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War Department
Groupe le Voem
Local Briefs and Personals from Cheyenne
Cheyenne notes include visits by Lt KR Nyingat from Hermosa and J S Houtahon from Goldfield, shows at Sherman Co varnishers, new sulphur bath cabinet at Ligier’s, and planned ice cream social at city park. Local officials and residents travel for business, court, and vacation, with preparation for a July 10 storm sewer bond election underway.
Local Cheyenne Visitors and Taxi Service Ad Lines
An OCR fragment lists taxi and touring car ads with contact numbers and claims. It notes J T Craig a Cheyenne visitor from Belle Fourche on business, Daoper Man, Wihilis from Casper, J C McCafferty from Manville, and BK Wilson from Lusk visiting Cheyenne yesterday. It advertises Prompt Service with phone One-One and courteous drivers, with mentions of various local towns.
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Belle Fourche
J. T. Craig
5. D
Son 3 Arrives At Gardner Home
Astrapping eight pound boy arrived yesterday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Gardner. Mother and son are doing nicely. Also note Commissioner John McGill’s gradual improvement in Laramie as he recovers from illness. County bills must be presented to the County Clerk by 4 p.m. Saturday for allowance at the next meeting. County clerk Ida Graham reminds all bills due tonight to be submitted for Monday’s commissioners meeting.
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Bert Gardner
Laramie County
Ida Graham
Six Greeks Tried Over Firearm Possession
Rawlins June 79 Tuesday the trial of six Greeks charged with possessing firearms contrary to the gate law was held at the courthouse before Judge Friend. George Mourtakos was discharged for crippling injuries from burns. John Maganes George Wimputns Cooree Klezakes Jim Vietos and Jim Mores were fined 25 dollars and costs. they were discharged after payment.
Fight Over Adamson Law Triggers Rail Rate Increase Talks
The article outlines railroad plans to seek a 15 percent rate increase after the Adamson Law ruling. Eastern, western, and southern lines pressed the Interstate Commerce Commission for relief, arguing higher costs and potential losses. The plan aimed to raise $290 million to $100 million in annual revenue, with negotiations led by leaders including Clifford Thorne amidst national shipping opposition.
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Supreme Court
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commission
Rea
Pennsylvania
Western Railroad
Western Roads
Southern Roads
Intercam
Chicago
National Skippers’ Conference
Clifford Thorne
Laws
Shippers Press Against Proposed Rail Freight Rise
During hearings in June 1917 shippers and railroads debated a 15 percent freight increase. Shippers led by Thorne attacked the plan as excessive and warned of halted lumber shipments and missed contracts. Railroads argued higher costs and stable securities justify higher rates, while a security holders group urged the rise to stabilize markets. Final arguments closed June 12.
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Thorne
South
An & Com
Mississippi Valley
Ohio River
Shippers’ Conference
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KR. N. Yingat
Hermosa
Atione
Sherman Co
Sam WM. Thompson
Shelby Thompson
Sam M. Thompson
Ligier
Beaty
Capitol Ave
Cheyenne Light, Fuel and Power Company
Goldfield
Houtahon
Bill
Douglas
L. D. Bercer
Green River
J. M.ne- Nichols
Altar and Rosary Society
City Park
J. L. Revere
Plains Hotel
Wheation
Jeanette McDougal
Call No
Iron Mi
R. Gilbertson
Iron Mountain Country
Bell Ranch
Wheatland
Charles Sommer
Suerman Co
T J. Bath
Laramie
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Basin
E. J. Sullivan
Manville
J. C. McCafferty
Sherman
Task
Lusk
Wyo
Conall Wizard
Col
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Panama Canal
Adamson Law
Veal
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Davidson’s Market
Capitol Avenue
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