Wyoming GOP splits as Roosevelt support widens in Converse county
The Rocky Mountain News notes smooth Democrats while Wyoming Republicans fracture over Roosevelt. Robert D. Carey, son of Gov. Carey, announces a bid for state senate as Carey seeks progressive support, leaving Converse county Republicans uncertain and fearing patronage under a Roosevelt victory.
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First Woman Elected Mayor in Wyoming’s History
Sheridan May 20 For the first time in Wyoming the first state to grant woman suffrage a woman has been elected mayor of Dayton. Mrs Wissler a Democrat running on an Independent ticket defeated rivals on Democratic and Republican lines. Dayton a 300 inhabitant village in Sheridan county has a history of gamling and saloons but Mrs Wissler pledges anti saloon policy and has support of law abiding citizens.
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Wisaler
Big Meet at Powell for Shoshone Project
A mass meeting of all water users on the Shoshone project is called for Tuesday May 25 at Powell to discuss drainage from the standpoint of unit holders. The Interior Secretary has been advised and a Supervising Engineer Savage is urged to attend. The gathering aims for dramatic action and broad attendance.
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Savage
Miner Killed at Rock Springs
Rock Springs May 20 A coal miner at Union Pacific Coal company No. mine was killed Saturday night while making his way out of the shaft. He was run down by a mine trip of empty cars and suffered severe injuries including a crushed head and multiple broken limbs.
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Rock Springs
Chifflesmegier
No. & Mine
Union Pacific Coal Company
Begder
Citizens Win at Cokerville Wakeville May election
Citizens ticket wins in Cokville Wakeville with Wyman elected mayor and Bourne and Anderson as aldermen. Citizens tally 122 votes. Officials to be seated first Monday in June. Simulated text includes unrelated ad lines about chinamel demonstrations.
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George BE
Bourne
Sol Anderson
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Platinum Mining & Milling forms at New Rambler property
Rich ore shipments accompany the May 20 announcement from Encampment noting a fifteen year lease by Tullue Thbelman of Merritt Wisconsin and partners. They organize Platinum Mining & Milling Company, employ twenty workers, plan concentrating plants within two weeks, and aim to expand as seasons allow.
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Multiple Local News Briefs From Wyoming
The week brings several items: the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Salenta and Mrs Floretta of Oakley along with O Hockenen of Cumberland died at Rock Springs. The state sold school district No 11 bonds to the Wyoming Theatre with par plus interest and a $750 bonus. Moorcroft reelected Charles Louth as mayor with 65 votes total. Revivalist C Augustus Jones to open meetings in Cody May 28. Mrs Lottie Turner stabbed to death in Hillings Montana, buried in Sheridan. Officer Ciawold injured at Fort McKenzie by bullet fragment. Racine reelects Mayor Booth and councilmen Barnes and Zane. Worland hosts a double wedding for Liegs Schet and Scholz Wirth. Roy Armeling of Basin dies in Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota after failed operation.
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Albertine Schet
Alfy Scholz
Annie B. Wirth
East
Roy Armeling
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Pratt elected mayor of Powell in quiet town election
Powell May 20. The town election was quiet with one ticket. Martin L. Pratt is the new mayor elect and Messrs Longley and Cockrell win the council seats. Pr Lewellen and T W Marshall retire from office.
Philippine Governor Visits Wyoming Ranch for Recreation
W Cameron Forbes governor of the Philippine Islands arrived in Sheridan with his brother and toured Beckton Stock farm. The party will stay three weeks for recreation. Forbes praised the ranch and its thoroughbred horses that have won prizes nationwide.
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Forbes
New Farm and Merchants Bank to Open in Hudson
Hudson May 20 The Farm and Merchants Bank will open soon. Officers include GC Uggett president J D of Tellwood Neb vice president ASP Farr cashier J D Bell KE Liggett FP J Schnore L V Denman and AP Pair directors.
Cigar Factory Planned in Neola Area by Gilfoyle
John F. Gilfoyle of Neola has rented the Weber building in Oody Cody and will open a cigar factory as soon as his machinery arrives from Neola. He has run a factory there for four years.
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Three Killed By Gas in a Mine Near Shoshoni
Thomas Smith longtime Williams-Luman mine manager in De Pass Copper Mountain district dies from gas suffocation along with two miners William Horn and Joseph Johns. Smith a prominent Wyoming mining figure and former state legislator lived in Hazelton and ran a Buffalo Tensleep stage line. Remains burial plans set for Buffalo Lincoln Nebraska and Shoshont as funerals scheduled.
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Reynolds v DeMaris damages suit heard in Cody
Ag principals and witnesses in the case Reynolds v DeMaris for damages due to alleged impaired health from gas exposure in a Cody hotep. Attorneys for the defendant include Judge John W. Lacey and W L Walls. After the suit the DeMarises and Fitzgerald and Marshall will travel to Glenwood Springs and Casper then Thermopolis on return to Cody. A testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is noted but not central to the proceedings.
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Negro Arrested for Alleged Circus Theft
Rock Springs authorities arrest a Black porter after a circus theft spree. He admits stealing 226 dollars from a private manager car, with 219 recovered on his person. Preliminary hearing bound him over to district court in 1000 dollars.
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Acticus
Colter
Klondike
Charles Ford
Crushed by Great Rock At Poposa Mine
Dan Smith was seriously injured at the Poposa coal mine when a large roof rock fell. Four men necessary to lift the rock off him. Injuries to back and ribs. May 20. Hudson report.
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Hudson
Poposa
Dan Smith
Pointers for Motorists Repairing Envelopes on Repaired Roads
Motorists should slow or coast over freshly repaired road sections to prevent tire damage from crushed stone. Clean cuts thoroughly with gasoline, remove dirt, apply liquid cement, then pack the cut with Mastic. Let the repair set and harden for five to six hours before using the tire.
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Daughter Weds Father in Rage Then Hangs Self in Grand Junction
In Grand Junction Colorado on May 20 James Walton a 60 year old carpenter died by suicide after learning his daughter Vera N Walton 21 wed Linus B E Strome last night at Henry Gillespie home. The father cut a hangman's noose from a porch screen and hanged himself in a vacant house at 110 Colorado avenue. The bridegroom's parents were absent. Walton had lived in the city about twenty years. The report notes the wedding occurred without his consent and cites the emotional trigger for the tragedy.
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James Walton
Vera N. Walton
Linus BE. Strome
Henry Gillespie
Elmer W Huffer
Christian Church
Mr. Walton
Colorado Avenue
Walton
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