Young worker loses leg in box car accident at Union Pacific yard
In Laramie Wyoming Jim Kulturns four year old son of a boiler maker assistant was struck by a moving box car in the Union Pacific yards. He crawled between two immobile cars and was run over after a double switch. His right leg was severed just below the hip. He was taken to Ivinson Memorial hospital for treatment.
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Laramif
Wyo
Jim Kulturns
Nion Pacific
Meen
Ivinson Memorial Hospital
Kulturus
Recovery Hangs On Blood Loss After Critical Events
A report states a person remains in critical condition largely due to substantial blood loss. Medical staff are monitoring vitals and preparing transfusion efforts as officials assess the incident.
Big Sheep Crow Indian Goes on Warpath in Sheridan
Sheridan Wyoming October 17 Big Sheep a Crow Indian after drinking whiskey on West Fifth street raised a war cry alarming residents. Officers Harrison and Williamson quelled the disturbance and found him in possession of three quarts of liquor. He remained drunk and was placed in durance vile awaiting county custody.
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Big Sheep
Sheridan
Sheridan, Wyo
Cain
West Fifth Street
Custer
Harrison
Williamson
Durance Vile
Price of Smokes Raised in Laramie
In Laramie Wyoming on October 17, local cigar and tobacco dealers raised prices across the board. Five cent cigars now 16 cents each or four for 26, ten cent cigars two for 25, two for quarter cigars 15 cents straight, five cent smoking tobacco 10 cents, ten cent tobacco two for 25. The rise follows a government tax levy enacted last week.
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Laramie Wyo
Tan
Monster Potato Weighs Five Pounds at Powell Bank
Powell Wyoming October 17 A monster potato on display at the First National Bank tempts doubters to inspect its five pounds five ounces weight. The spud is described as perfectly formed though enormous. Nearby, the Anderson brothers report a large crop with yields exceeding 400 bushels per acre.
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Powell
Wyo
First National Bank
Anderson Brothers
Liberty Bonds Sell Fast in Laramie
In Laramie on October 17 Liberty Loan bonds are reported selling well by cashiers of three local banks though exact totals are not known. A C James of the Liberty Loan committee says the main drive continues next week to spur patriotism and aim for oversubscription of the second Liberty Loan.
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Laramie
Wyn
Liberty Loan
A. C. James
Youthful burglars sent to Golden Industrial School
Two 11-year-old boys who broke into the Lowell-Moore hardware store are to be sent to Golden for placement in the State Industrial School for the coming years. Their mothers testified before Judge Bouton, noting the youths had prior probation and had planned the robbery for about a month. The boys described their scheme, and one boy reportedly encountered a mother also under probation seeking to recruit him for a theft attempt.
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Fort Collins
Colo
Lowell-Moore Hardware
Golden
State Industrial School
Bouton
Guernsey to Have Navel Exhibition
Guernsey Wyoming residents are invited to contribute antiques for an October 24 Community church exhibit. Collectibles include quilts, clothing, silverware, furniture, books, and various old household items. interested participants should contact chairwoman Mrs. Guernsey.
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Gubprnsey
Wyo
Community Church
A. Guernsey
Early Pioneer Dies in Laramie
Stephen Boyd, 78, pioneer settler of Laramie and Albany County, died after a long illness. Born June 6, 1849 in Oxford Mills Ontario, he arrived in Laramie in 1867 before the Union Pacific railroad, later served as a fireman and shop worker, then ran a successful dry goods business. He is survived by his daughter Mrs. Lillian Boyd Condit.
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Laramie
Wyo
Stephen Boyd
Albany County
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Former White House worker arraigned in Wyoming larceny case
F P Tubby once a window trimmer at the White House faced a preliminary hearing in Laramis justice court on a grand larceny charge. Bound over to district court with $266 bail, he is accused of stealing wearing apparel from the White House, with some items reportedly found in his room.
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Laramis
Wyo
F. P. Tubby
White House
Justice Court
District Court
Tubby
Slacker Arrested in Casper Rides In on Cowcatcher
Casper, Wyo. Oct 17. Thomas Underwood a traveling sentry tried to enter Casper in disguise aboard a Burlington engine. He was arrested by the sheriff on a charge of being a slacker. Underwood says he lost his registration card and will be detained until proof is furnished.
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Casper
Wyo
Thomas Underwood
Burlington
Sheriff's Office
Casper Deputy Seizes Robber in Sheep Wagon Theft Case
Deputy Sheriff McGrath travels from Casper to Rawlins with William Roberts to be committed for a suitcase theft. Roberts was captured in Cheyenne and returned for trial. On return, McGrath will pick up Jack Graham in Rock Springs, charged with stealing a sheep wagon. Graham, an oil locator, allegedly took the wagon without authority after purchasing it, mortgaging it since. Rock Springs authorities detained him on information from Casper.
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Casper
Wyo
McGrath
Rawlins
William Roberts
State Penitentiary
Roberts
Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Jack Graham
Graham
Ofice
Bee Hobbs 2&2 Hackfeldt Square Furniture Deal
Bee Hobbs and Hackfeldt agree on a square deal in furniture sales. The item trade takes place opposite Plains hotel with S-Stf designation noted.
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Bee Hobbs
Hackfeldt
Furniture
Plains Hotel
S-Stf
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