Wyoming Republicans Struggle Amid Roosevelt Support Split
A Rocky Mountain News dispatch from Denver reports Wyoming Republicans are divided after state conventions. Taftists clash with Roosevelt backers in Converse County while Democrats stay cohesive. Robert D. Carey, son of Governor Carey, seeks a state senate nomination, appealing to progressives as party machinery fractures.
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First Woman Elected Mayor in Wyoming History
Sheridan May 20. For the first time in Wyoming, the first state to grant suffrage to women, a woman has been elected mayor of Dayton. Mrs. Wissler a Democrat, ran on an Independent ticket and defeated candidates on the Democratic and Republican tickets. Dayton, a village of 300, in Sheridan county, has a female-majority electorate. Wissler plans an anti saloon policy and has already chosen a marshal who will enforce laws though male officials warned of a drop in business.
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Big Meet at Powell for Shoshone Project
A mass meeting of all water users on the Shoshone project is set for Tuesday May 25 at Powell to discuss drainage from the unit holders’ viewpoint. The Interior Secretary, Supervising Engineer Savage, and other officials are invited to attend to push for decisive action.
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Miner Killed at Rock Springs
Rock Springs May 20 a coal miner Chiffles megier was killed Saturday night in No & mine of the Union Pacific Coal company. He was moving out when struck by a mine trip of empty cars. The body showed severe injuries including a crushed head and multiple broken limbs.
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Citizens Win In Cokeville Mayor Wyman Elected
Wakeville May 20 Citizens ticket won a clear majority in the municipal election. Hon W Ht Wyman was elected mayor with George Bourne and Sol Anderson as aldermen. The citizens recorded 122 votes. Officials to be seated first Monday in June.
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Rich Ore Shipped Out of Encampment
Encampment May 20. Tullue Thbelman of Merritt Wisconsin and antso cietes have leased the New Rambler mining property and formed Platinium Mining & Milling company. Twenty workers now, with plans to add more as they start concentrating plants in about two weeks. They report rich ore deposits carrying platinum and palladium, limited by snow and season, under expert supervision. The New Rambler supplied ore for the encampment smelter, marking progress in local mining.
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Rocky Springs infant dies in stately tragedy
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Salenta Mrs John Floretta of Oakley and O Hockenen of Cumberland died last week at Rock Springs. A series of local notices mention bonds sale in Gillette and mayoral election in Moorcroft with 65 votes cast. A revival announced for Cody on May 28 and a stabbing death in Hillings Montana is noted along with a fort McKenzie injury and a double wedding in Worland. Roy Armeling dies in Rochester Minnesota after transfer for operation.
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Pratt elected mayor of Powell in quiet town election
Powell May 20. The town election was quiet with one ticket. Martin L. Pratt is mayor elect and Mesers. Longley and Cockrell win the council seats while Pr Lewellen and T. W. Marshall retire from office.
Governor of Philippines Visits Wyoming Ranch
W Cameron Forbes governor of the Philippine Islands arrived in Sheridan from the East and drove to Beckton Stock farm, where he is part owner. Accompanied by his Boston-born brother, Forbes planned a three week leisure stay and declined interviews while inspecting the ranch and praising its prize Thoroughbred horses.
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New Farmers and Merchants Bank Opens Soon at Hudson
Hudson May 20: The new Farm ers and Merchants bank will open its doors shortly. Officers named include GC Uggett as president J D Tellwood Neb as vice president ASP Farr as cashier J D Bell KE Liggett FP J Schnore L V Denman and A P Pair as directors.
Cigar Factory to Open in Cody
John F. Gilfoyle of Neola rents the Weber building in Cody and plans to open a cigar factory as soon as his machinery arrives from Neola where he ran a factory the past four years.
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Three Killed By Gas in a Mine Near Shoshoni
Thomas Smith manager of the Williams-Luman mine at De Pass in Copper Mountain district perished from gas suffocation along with miners William Horn and Joseph Johns. Smith a major stockholder and noted mining figure. bodies to be buried in Buffalo Lincoln Neb and Shoshont.
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Reynolds v DeMaris damages case heads to Cody trial
In Cheyenne, principals and witnesses outline Reynolds v DeMaris for damages alleging health impairment from gas exposure in Cody. Attorneys for the defense include Charles DeMaris Fitz Gerald and C E B Marshall with Judge John W. Lacey presiding. After the suit, DeMaris and Fitzgerald return via Den ver and Glenwood Springs to Cody, Casper and Thermopolis. Mrs H Silks of Sydney endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for her son's cold.
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Negro Arrested for Alleged Circus Theft
Rock Springs May 20. Several suspects jailed for $1,700 theft from circus train. A porter confessed after arrest in the Klondike saloon, claiming to have taken $226 and later found $219 on him. Preliminary hearing bound porter over to district court in $1,000 bonds.
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Rocks Collapse injures miner at Poposa mine
Hudson May 20 A coal mine accident left Dan Smith badly hurt when a large rock fell from the roof at the Poposa coal mine. Four men needed to lift the rock off him. injuries reported to his back and ribs.
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Pointers For Motorists Repairing Envelopes
Guidance on repairing road damage causing tire cuts with Mastic. Clean cuts with gasoline, apply liquid cement, fill with Mastic, let edges set, then allow five hours to cure before use. Emphasizes slow driving over repaired sections to prevent further tire damage.
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Daughter Weds Father in Rage Then Hangs Self
In Grand Junction Colorado on May 20 James Walton 60 a carpenter killed himself after learning his daughter Vera N Walton 21 wed Linus B E Strome last night at Henry Gillespie’s home. The groom’s parents were absent. Walton found a vacant house at 110 Colorado avenue and hanged himself using a porch rope after removing a porch screen. He had lived in the city for twenty years and was a pioneer resident.
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