State News: Fire Threatens Sleep. Deaths in Rail Accident
Beaufent reports a near tragedy when a candle in Richard Pele’s room ignited straw that fed a blaze destroying his barn and farming gear while he slept. In Riverton, a water bond shortfall prompts a council to seek a $15,000 increase to extend the system. A railroad accident near Watcott kills civil engineer A L Peterson and injures K Wellington as a handcar is struck by a work train.
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Faltitie
Ettil
Richard Pele
Riverton
Jas Commer
Rawlins
Upton Pacifi
Watcott
Oites
A. L. Peterson
Civ
Laetantir
K. Wellington
Fire Devastates Mayor Gewis Home and Threatens Town
A stove fire in Mayor John J. Gewis’s residence in Rock River destroyed his home and contents. A hotel burned after a fierce volunteer effort as embers drifted on a strong wind. In Laramie, a scarlet fever case at the state normal school's training department led to a one week campus closure.
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Rock River
John J. Gewis
Laramie
Adair
State Normal School
Ula
Train conductor injured in wreck near Rock River
Nov 28 report from Rock River says Conductor W P Abbott of the S Nlom Pacific was hurled against a store when a broken siderod caused the engine to lurch into a standstill. He suffered painful injuries to his back and chest.
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Rock River
W. P. Abbott
S Nlom Pacific
Neal Institute liquor cure offers dramatic recovery claims
The letter argues liquor treatment at the Neal Institute in Omaha Nebraska can end craving in three days and transform alcoholics into productive citizens. It touts rapid recovery, urging widest possible use to save families and reduce misery nationwide.
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Palm Coe
Neal Institute
Omaha
Nebr
Two Nice Bungalows Offer Simple Terms
Real estate note advertises two bungalows with easy terms from J Newman and partner MLK. Curious terms and affordable prices highlighted to attract buyers.
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MO Newman
Woolly wins 25000 fortune for Pittsburgh widow
Mrs Sarah Lloyd Pritchard wife of Charles B Pritchard Pittsburgh attorney inherits 25000 dollars as sole heir from Stacy Lloyd Jr. West Virginia land times. Other heirs barred by statute of limitations. she holds twenty first share of one third portion once owned by Stacy Lloyd Sr.
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Otnees Broughitr
Pittaburg
Sarah Lloyd Pritchard
Charles B. Pritchard
Pitteberg
Beenn
Tf Courts
Wetzel County
West Virginia
Card of Thanks to Kika and Congregation
A family expresses gratitude to the Kika congregation the Mi Wiehareh and the imneers and all friends for support during a recent bereavement. Mrs W A Lumiey and family extend thanks to Cream TaMey and Atlas Confectionary for Saturday assistance.
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Hesnes Ghowo
Mi Wiehareh
Imneers
W. al. Lumiey
Atlas Confectionary
Former Army Critic Says U S Forces Lacking Unity
James Lee Clotworthy former Cheyenne editorial writer and Philippine volunteer recalls his era and argues the U S army is poorly organized. He faults scattered posts nationwide and a lack of unified divisions saying Japan could conquer American towns and the current setup would fail in war.
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Iarry Lee Clotworthy
United States
Cheyenne
Box Elder
Larade
Philippines
Chicago
H. Lee Crotworthy
United States Infantry Journal
United States Infantry Association
Uncle Sam
Japan
Golden Gate
Alaska
War Department
Pacific Coast
Vinol Tonic Promises Spring Health Aid
A Cheyenne druggist advertises Vinol cod liver and iron tonic claiming it boosts digestion, purifies blood, and steadies sleep during spring. It targets old people, delicate children, and those with bronchitis or chronic coughs, offering money-back if it fails to help.
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Vinci
A. EB. Rodel
Cheyenne
Interurban Safety Devices Cut Train Wreck Toll
Chicago reports rail lines test automatic safety stop devices surpassing steam roads in reducing deaths and injuries. The Illinois survey notes dispatch signals and record keeping, with New York Central, Pennsylvania and Frisco systems posting high wreck costs.
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Chicago
Interurban Railwaye
Central States
The
League For Public Safety
Interurban Linea
Interstate Committee Commission
Euip
Interstate Commerce Confisaion
New York Central
Pennsylvania
Huge derrick raised near sunken Maine in Havana harbor
The twenty five ton derrick with a steam hammer was installed beside the sunken Maine. Divers found wreckage pieces from the battleship and expect missing parts and the turret to be nearby. Tests showed the hull still flooded due to defective grooves.
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Havana
Cuba
Maine
Divere
For Sale P Furniture For 40 Rooms And Hotel For Rent
J. M. Newman advertises available hotel furnishings for 40 rooms plus a hotel space for rent. Contact by phone 206 BLK for details and arrangements.
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P Furniture
J. M. Newman
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