Burk incident sparks glass and gunfire in Clearmont
In Clearmont on a Friday afternoon a dog belonging to Mrs Currie L Cook pushes a passerby leading to a confrontation with Jim Burke the teamster. Mrs Cook accuses Burke of threatening with a six gun after a bank window is broken. Burke denies firing and blames the dog. Sheriff Graverson reports a shooting investigation underway.
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Aod
Jim
Mire Cook
Mra
Cook
Clearmont
Mrs. Cook
Green River Gains New Street Lighting System
A deal closes in May for J H Jacobucct of Rawlins and Irving T Snyder of Denver to take over Green River Electric Light & Power on June 1. New owners plan major plant and distribution upgrades, a full street lighting system, lower power and light rates, and a cooking rate, with experienced managers guiding operations.
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Green River
J. H. Jacobicci
Rawlins
Wye
Irving T Snyder
Denver
Western Alkali Manufacturing Company
Green River Electric Light & Power Company
Mr. Jacobucct
Jaccobucci
N. It. Greenfield and &. Mostier
W. H. Hartman
Cheyenone
H. Willlage
Evanston
J. BK. Miles
Mesera
Jacobucct
Williams
Miles
Young Bride Kidnapped From Sheridan Bride
A man rushes to the county attorney reporting his wife of about a week has been abducted just before a train departure. He says she was taken by her brother and sister in a taxi toward the depot and believed moved toward Clearmont. The husband, named Steele, says the marriage occurred around Hardin.
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Sheridan
Graverson
Clearmont
Steele
Mr. Steele
Hardin
Civil service exam for male typewriter job announced
The U S civil service commission announces an exam in this city on June 2 for male typewriter positions. Many promotions in the quartermaster corps and naval establishments offer salaries from 900 to 1000 dollars yearly. Prior experience in transportation, wholesale clothing, groceries, or finance is preferred. Apply immediately to the secretary of the civil service board at the post office for examination and information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Quartermaster Corps
U. S. Army
Joon
Civil Service Cariners
Toltec Oil Field Plight Report From Wyoming
J N Maupin, general manager of Toltec Oil & Gas in Wyoming, reports the oil field conditions are the worst he has seen. He says three loads of material are on the ground after days of work, and the oil has seeped and floats on water, making scooping with a spoon necessary.
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Laramie
J. N. Maupin
Toltec Ov & Gas Company
Wyoming
Mawwvla
PARAMIP TOWS JOLN DNNTEY STATES NAVY
May 29 report from LARASUB states several Taramie bors will leave the city Thursday for Denver to join the United States Navy. Named are Gene Smith Roy Stamgthter Sheldon George Ern er the Feress HincheRgon and others bound for training. The governor may use influence to hasten the departure to the battleship Wraming.
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Larasub
Taramie Bors
Denver
States Navy
Gene Smith
Roy Stamgthter
Sheldon George
Erner the Feress
Hincher- Gon
Jn'a
Apape
Wraming
Hobo Memorial Service Gathered by Phoenix Camp
Members of Phoenix Camp Woodmen of the World are asked to meet at their hall on Wednesday morning for the annual Memorial service. They will march to the cemetery as part of the Memorial Day parade led by A M Ries Consul Commander.
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Phoenix Camp
Hell
Marnhing
A. M. Ries
Farm land investment in Canada promises growth and opportunity
A fragmented note outlines farm lands to take a chance with irrigation and improvements. It mentions acquiring acres, financing options, and potential loan support to boost farming ventures in Canada. Entities are unclear due to incomplete text.
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Canada
Independence Farm
Laramie Boy Details Submarine Life In Post Interview
Emory Scott Land, a former Laramie resident and UW graduate, discusses submarine crew conditions in the Navy. He describes seasickness as widespread in early subs, with 40 to 90 percent of crews affected and efficiency dropping after eight days. Land cites the K-2 report noting 50 percent officer and 50 percent enlisted casualties due to habitability issues.
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Laramie
Henry Reuterbah
Saturday Evening Post
Emory Scott Land
Charles W. Dekay
Land
University of Wyoming
Universiy
Naval Academy At Annapolis
Navy
West Point
Naval Department
Nimself
United States Military Board
Two Deserted Cavalry Men Arrested by Sheriff
L A Waltse and Til ford Denver, sought in Denver for desertion from the First Colorado Cavalry, were arrested by Sheriff Jakeon in Laramie on May 21. They claimed commander permission to work until regiments were called to active service. Apprehension request was sent to the regiment's headquarters for trial. identities were not denied.
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Laramie
Jakeon
Yeosterday
L. A. Waltse
Tilford Denver
Denver
First Colorado Cavalry
New County Agent Is Named Will Succeed Hobgood
Fremont county appoints M B Boissevain as new agricultural agent replacing Guy Hobgood who went to serve in the war. Boissevain, a 1915 Washington State College graduate, arrived from the Pacific coast and began taking up duties in Lander after a brief alignment in Laramie. His wife Mrs Boissevain is expected to join him soon.
Knife Bayonet Incident and City Court Actions
Police reported fifteen arrests Monday and ten cases tried Tuesday in police court. A man named Smith, arrested by Nels Perry, carried a large knife claimed for skinning sheep for Warren Livestock Co. he was fined £10. Mayor LaFontaine received the knife for use as a fishing pole. Several others, including HO Wilson and five women from the restricted district, were fined for drunkenness or immoral dwelling. Testimony warned that closing the district would push vice into other city areas.
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Smith
Nels Perry
Warren Livestock Company
R. N. LaFontaine
Enyn
F. Miller
G King
WH. Walker
D. Hhoone
HO Wilson
Wilson
Old Weat Eighteenth Street
Mei Merril
Warner Alexander
Peggy Brown
Ruby Reed
Edna Lannon
Cheyenne
Mountain States Oil to Drill New Wyoming Well
Officials of Mountain States Oil company met with oil expert A. M. Miller to drill off wells on Spring Valley lands leased from Callister Land & Cattle. A rig is purchased. production expected within three weeks and oil flow soon after. estimated cost to strike oil about 15 600 dollars. Geologic study places lands near Wyoming oil strikes.
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Salt Lake
Mountain States Oil Company
A. M. Miller
Spring Valley
Wyo
Callister Land & Cattle Company
Cmpany
Miller
Wyoming
Day of registration urged as national duty during crisis
The document calls for a solemn registration day to honor service and sacrifice, urging state and local communities to celebrate with patriotic displays, bells, bands, and parades. It promotes simple badges for registrants, foreign language posters, and speeches after booths close, with press, pulpit, and chambers of commerce coordinating.
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State Councils of Defense
Chamber of Commerce of the
United States
National Committee of Patriotic and Defense Societies
Chambers of Commerce
Great Patriotic Societies
State Council
Leach Arrested on Charge of Misconduct
In Laramie J Leach was arrested Saturday night on lewd conduct charges filed by Pearl Carr and Pearl Drew for an incident at a boarding house in the old Crater building on North Third Street. He posted bond for Tuesday’s hearing before Justice Salmon. A W McCullough represents the defendants and County Attorney McConnell the state.
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Laramie
J. Leach
Pearl Carr
Pearl Drew
Crater Building
North Third Street
Liberty Loan Catechism Answers Key Questions About Bonds
The article presents a catechism for Liberty bonds detailing purpose, buying venues, bond sizes from 50 to 100000, payment schedules, interest at 3 percent, tax treatment, and redemption terms. It urges public participation as a duty to support national democracy and war efforts.
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Liberty Bonds
Lodging House Keeper Accused Of Taking Roomers Clothes
In Laramie on May 23 a Mexican boarding house at 108 Garfield street was raided by police and sheriff officials seeking a suitcase belonging to Victor Finas. The second search recovered most contents with a suit and shoes missing. A cowboy who paid for lodging allegedly returned to “live up” prepaid rent, lost hat and socks, and Frank Holding in charge was arrested with hose in his possession.
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Laramie
Garfield Streets
Victor Finas
Frank Holding
Denver Loan Company Pledge Redemption Urgent Notice
Goods pledged at the Denver Loan Company have been held for six months. Those who wish to redeem must do so immediately or some items will be sold. Ch4-27 M. SCHWARTS, Prop.
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Denver Loan Company
M. Schwarts
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Utah Oil Mer
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Leach
Liberty Loan
Catechisi
Great Britain
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Chichester
Dent Safest
Wily
Hs Evans
Cancineati
Conoco
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Continental Oil Company
Coloniae
Denver Puebinite
Butte
Albuquerque
Waterman and Logan
Logan's Book and Curio Store
Carey Avenue
Cheyenne Trun Factory
Cheyenne Trunk Factory
Capitol Ave
New Brunswick
James Tuntas
Wietorical Department
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