Deep Snow Hits Western Wyoming Rail Lines and Ranch Districts
Kemmerer reports the heaviest snow from the latest storm with high winds and deep drifts along the Oregon Short Line. Eight engines plus a rotary snow plow were used to clear cuts, delaying traffic but leaving water rich for cattle and pasture after melt. In Rawlins officials say 12 to 20 inches blanketed the region, with stockmen praising the fall as water supplies improve. an arson investigation continues with arrests expected.
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Kemmerer
Fire department reestablished in Lander under Walter Oswald
At a City Hall meeting in Lander Walter Oswald was elected fire chief for a temporary reorganized department. The group plans permanent organization this week and assigns committees to formalize the setup as the city resumes protection after a period of weakness. The former unit had disbanded following an ordinance appointing the assistant city marshal as chief over the protest of firemen.
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Ord
Fire Department
Tragedy Near Lander Involving Fort Waahakto Indians
At Fort Washakie twelve miles north of Lander three Shoshone Indians died after drinking a beverage believed to be wood alcohol given by a civilian. A fourth victim, George Enos Jr. a Carlisle Indian School student, is not expected to survive. Susett Sorelle and George Enos Sr. are named among the dead. Luke Smith is mentioned in connection to the incident.
Prisoners Due for Release In March At Local Penitentiary
Rawtins Iowa February 28 Tomorrow March 1 begins a month in which inmates at the local penitentiary are slated for release as their terms expire Those set to gain liberty include Charlies O Dell Fremont County for ten years a rape convict T J Van Lindt BH Arrington H W Dixon Moore and Charles O Dell with dates ranging March 2 to March 25 Also J W Campion K Terrell Joe Campus W J Your R Lander P Peterson George Carlson and Fi Kane all listed with their respective release days
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J. W. Campion
K. Terrell
Joe
W. J. Your
R.lander
P. Peterson
George Carlson
Fi. Kane
Team in ice accident on Cheyenne river near Hulett
A team driven by Frank Chaffin broke through ice on the Cheyenne river while en route from a ranch to Hulett. The driver saved the horses but fell into cold water, was rescued, and later warmed to recover with only minor injuries.
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Hulett
Is Ranch
Frank Chaffin
Cheyenne River
Tie Horocs
Thriving Thornton Woman Charged in Shooting Incident
Mrs. Elia Wooley is charged with attempted boond existence of L. M. Lew in a shooting case near Upton. Lee issued a warrant and Wooley appeared before Justice Young, waiving examination. She was bound over to the district court in 200.
Calif. Novelist to Speak at Memorial Day Event
Telegraph from Gettysburg announces Corporal Shelley Pout No 9 invites Willis George Emerson the California novelist to deliver the memorial address at Encampment on May 30. Emerson has accepted and is known in Wyoming for past newspaper and business ventures in Encampment.
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Shelley Pout No
Grand Army of the Republic
Gettysburg
Willis George Emerson
California
Emerson
Wyominng
Alleged Forger Caught in Laramie
In Laramie on February 28 a man named George Woods was arrested by Marshal Sigman for attempting to cash a check forged with the name Thomas McGill. He is held for a hearing.
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Laramie
Thomas McGill
George Woods
Marshal Sigman
Woody
Albany Bank Notes and Wiring Confusing Phrase
Fragmentary OCR reads about a bank in Albany with a bank official wiring funds and an unclear amount, mentioning 100 in a garbled phrase. The readable parts indicate a financial transaction or note but lack precise details or context.
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Paren
Albany Coun Bank
Fremont County Bar Backs Kimball for Judgeship
Fremont county bar members support attorney Ralph Kimball as logical candidate for the judgeship created by a new statewide judicial district. The role awaits Governor Carey’s approval or veto and consideration of possible transfer or appointment from the bench or federal service.
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Lander
Fremont County
Ralph Kimball
Lee
Wieventh
Carey
Carpenter
Federal
Benah
Farmers' Co operative Creamery planned at Ragge
A community meeting failed to secure enough farmer supporters for a local creamery. An organization called the Farmers' Co operative Creamery company will establish the venture and committees were formed to recruit additional farmers.
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Farmers’ Co-operative Creamery Company
Foot Padly Mashed Foot Injury at Laramie Yard
Samuel Burk a company employee was unloading ice at the Davis and Thomas stockyards when a large ice cake slipped and crushed his foot. He is under Dr. J B Tyrrell care and the injury is regarded as very serious.
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Laramie
Davis and Thomas Stockyards
Amuel Burk
J. B. Tyrrell
Plans Adopted for New Schoolhouse at Upton
At a Commercial club meeting in Upton on February 28 plans were adopted for a proposed new schoolhouse to replace the fire-destroyed structure. The building aims to be handsome and among the finest public school structures in the state, reflecting community support.
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Plana
Upton
Commercial Club
Conversation Leads to Arrest in Lovell
Adams and Stewart, both 28, of Lovell, were arrested after a telephone conversation in which obscene language was used. They were arraigned before a justice of the peace and punished, and were also charged with property destruction.
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Lovell
Web
Adams
Stewart
Jail Destroyed in Incendiary Fire at Cilette
Fire at the city jail in Cilette totally destroyed the structure after being discovered shortly after midnight. Firemen arrived to find it already out of control. No prisoners were in the jail at the time of the blaze. Authorities believe the blaze was started by incendiaries.
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Cilette
Wallbreaks Arm Injures Glen Quest in Upton Frolic
Glen Quest of Upton fractured both bones of his arm in a fall from a porch during a playful gathering. The accident occurred at his home in Upton on February 28, leaving him with a significant arm injury.
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Upton
Glen Quest
State appoints official to fix flaws in convict molare
A state official is appointed to examine and rectify any defects found in the molare of the state convicts. The action aims to ensure proper handling and compliance within the correction system.
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City
State Briefs of Obituaries Local Families
Deaths listed for Laramie Lyman W Comadock Phoebe Brooks Grover Christian Neimony Ragge Day to Mr and Mrs John Atwood girl to Mr and Mrs Lloyd Richardson Afton girl to Mr and Mrs Harry Crofts.
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Laramie
Lyman W. Comadock
Phoebe Brooks
Grover —Christian
Neimony
John Atwood
Lloyd Richardson
Harry Crofts
How to Stop Pimples With Stuart's Calcium Wafers
Advertises Stuart's Calcium Wafers as a cure for pimples blackheads and skin eruptions promising rapid results. Claims the product purifies blood calcium saphide and can cure boils in three days and skin diseases in a week. Includes customer testimonial and offers free trial sample by mail from Ad dies F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.
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Stuart
Thea
Iowa
George
Blackhead
Wal
Addies
F. A
Stuart Go
Stuart Bilg
Marshall, Mich
Quanah Parker Death Believed Poisoned by Cheyennes
Lawton Oklahoma reports a theory that Quanah Parker chief of the Comanche was poisoned by medicine men of the Cheyennes rather than dying of pneumonia as white doctors stated. Parker had been with the Cheyennes for three days when illness began and died soon after returning home. The Comanches plan to send White Parker his son to the Cheyennes for inquiry.
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Lawton
Okla
Quanah Parker
White Parker
Quanab
Congress Aims At Four Thousand Dollar Total In Private Bills
Washington February twenty eight The late congress closed sessions with about 4000 in private bills and four days left in term The present congress has introduced nearly 1000 house resolutions 295 joint resolutions and committees have reported about 260 of these bills and resolutions
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Washington
Congress
Houston Lawyer Debanks Loan Sharks with Court Injunctions
In Houston a young attorney obtained injunctions against wage deductions by loan companies charging 80 percent monthly interest. Courts ordered agents to file papers, allowing workers to keep jobs. The tactic, aided by railroad employers, blocked usury practices and could spread beyond Texas.
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Houston
Tex
Aouth
Mason and Dison
Surgery cures blindness in schoolboy
Richmond reports a boy named Nathan Spfelberg became suddenly blind at his desk. Surgeons diagnosed brain pressure and removed a small piece of skull above the optic nerve area. Two weeks later, bandages came off and the boy could see as well as before.
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Richmond
Nathan Spfelberg
Barrel House at Laramie forms Albany county agency deal
Harry Freed of Laramie Wyoming corner First and Grand Ave struck a contract with Woodford Distilling Co of Kentucky to act as Albany county agency. He bought one car of barrel and case goods this morning and will hold special sales on them. Watch for his next announcement.
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Laramie
Wyo
Harry Freed
Corner First
Grand Ave
Woodford Distilling Co
Kentucky
Albany County
Freed
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Sirty
Ph Wickwire & Co
Chicago
Ill
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New York
Makes
Regal and Sicison
Tals
Nelfieton and
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W.F. Daiber & Bros
Texas
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Cheyenne
Capitol Avenue
Chas. B. Bailey
Carey Addition
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