University of Wyoming music department praised in national magazine
An August issue highlights the Wyoming university music program. Prof. Knapp leads a growing department with aims to rank among top U S schools. Notable visitors include Mme Zarad and Mme. Francesca Zarad, with new faculty additions planned for next season.
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Laramie
Wyo
America
Wyoming
University of Wyoming
University Magic
School of Music
Fortuna Ie
Knapp
Balkt
Madame Zarad
Judes G. E
Division of Music
Mme
Francecca Zarad
Ano
Mra Knapp
Basel Everin
Iney
Fortuy Musical of
Ecuro
J. P. Markley
Bre
Univer
Central
Michigan
Norcollege
War Department Commission
Hazel Breringham
Ermire Thompson
Rean
Florence MacBeth
Ernes
Gamble
Margaret Mulford
Conbag
Simam Believed to Be Safe in Canada
Newcastle Wy Aug 41 Walter Simm charged with murder of Fred Walker fled Weston county jail June 8 escaped August 20 and is thought to have headed to the Canadian border by automobile and left U S jurisdiction within three or four days after escape Rewards totaling 75 remain for the arrest of the fugitive.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Walter Simm
Fred Walker
Weston County
Beloves
United States
Alleged Murderer Free On 85000 Bond
A man identified as Frank Nickey faces first degree murder charges. His wife alleged involvement and the case centers on prior disputes. Bail was set at 85000, with ongoing investigations into the alleged deed.
Bye Gone but In Future Bygones Not Forgotten
A damaged clipping reports Bye James, once arrested on horse stealing charges, showing staged paralysis after each hospital transfer. Doctors found no real stroke as he repeatedly recovered then vanished, only to reappear paralyzed and moved again to a hospital, raising skepticism among authorities.
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Rock Springs
Wic
Bye James
Wyoming General Hospital
James
Mondell Finds Gas at LenTon Well Near Osage Field
Congressman Frank Mondell of Wyoming observes a gas flow at a drilling site operated by Clay Spur Oil Co on 120 acres in Len ton 20 47-63 on the northern edge of the Osage field. The well, near 175 feet, shows producer potential and was gassing as Mondell arrived, sparking debate with the head driller.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Frank W. Mondel
Wyoming
Clay Spur O11 Company
Lenton 20
Mondell
Jand
Osage
Swimmer Drowns in Cut-Bank Current Near Rock Springs
In Pole Creek 100 miles north of Rock Springs John Han A a 22 year old coal miner drowned after cramps while swimming. He was swept under a cut-bank and relief efforts by his brother-in-law Frank Parr exhausted rescuers recovered the body about thirty minutes later.
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Rock Springs Wryo
Pole Creek
Here
John Han A
Rock Springs
Inn-Lew
Frank Parr
Former County Clerk Held on Bail in Embezzlement Case
Stanley B. Fitchford, former Sweetwater County clerk, appeared on embezzlement charges after a period at Iberte on bail. He received a preliminary hearing and is bound to district court for trial with bail set at 4000 dollars. Harry Francis, former county treasurer, who vanished recently, is also charged with embezzlement.
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Green Rivfr
Wro
Ang
Iberte
Stanley B. Fitchford
Sweetwater County
District Court
Harry Francis
Pitenford
Fire alarm saves man as Wyoming blaze reveals moonshine still
A passerby’s report of smoke at John Colg’s home in Springs Wyoming led firefighters to a blaze caused by an illfated still explosion. Colg was unconscious and badly burned, later hospitalized after being arrested. A damaged still and a barrel of moonshine parts were seized as evidence.
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Nock
Springs
Wyo
John Colg
Colg
John
Coly
State Hospital
Body of Chinese to Cross Pacific Ocean
The body of Loo Won Wong, 49, Chinese visitor to Rock Springs, Wyoming, who died here, will be shipped to Hong Kong for interment.
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Pacific Ocean
Rock Springs
Wyo
Loo Won Wong
Hong Kong
Cina
State Encampment Opens in Basin Wyoming
The Wyoming National Guard holds a two squadrons cavalry encampment in Basin starting tomorrow for two weeks. Officers and troops from the state will participate in drills and maneuvers at the Basin area.
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Basin On
Robbers Target Payroll Guards at Poposia Mine
In Lander Wyoming on August 31 an assault aimed to kill Guy Robertson manager of the Poposia coal mine and paymasters M A Melson and Jack Williams as they escorted a $46,000 payroll. Two suspects are jailed locally after the attempted robbery occurred near the mine.
Capitol Cleaning Team Works During Session
At the national capitol a cleaning effort is underway as a department aids in washing the exterior. Workers remove paint from the lower right exterior sections while congress remains in session.
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Washington
National Capitol
Congress
Ambush Attack Near Hudson and Mine Sparks Pursuit
A third party staffer miles from Hudson and near a mine survived ten gunshots as ambushers fired at him and then targeted Robertson and Melson. The windshield shattered, Robertson was struck in the eye, and two suspects are jailed while others are sought. A Lander real estate promoter faces murder charges in a roadhouse killing tied to an insult to a woman in Paul Brown’s party.
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Hudson
Robertson
Melson
Lander
Wyo
Paul Brown
Brown
Stack
Land
Delayed Returns Hold Up State Canvass
The state canvassing board in session this week for the party of canvassing the votes cast at the primaries two weeks ago waits for returns from Natrona and Weston counties. The board consisting of Secretary of State Chaplin, State Treasurer Hoskins, and State Auditor J C Jefferis has not opened other returns until these two arrive.
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Chaplin
Hoskins
J. C. Jefferis
Natrona
Weston
Wye Oil Operation Charged with Murder
CHICAGO Aug 31. Gerald A Stack a wealthy oil operator is charged with murder in connection with a fatal shooting at his refinery. Officials say the case involves a dispute over oil profits and a security guard was killed during the incident. Stack was arrested following the confrontation at the plant gates.
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Chicago
Lil
Gerald A. Stack
Cheyenne Chefs Dine at Hereford Inn Hereford
At Hereford Inn on Sunday Aug 31 Cheyenne diners included Maurice Groshon Mrs J Roy Huntington Mr and Mrs H M Huntington W J Lewis Miss Workley Mr and Mrs Roderick W N Maston J A Martin Sr J A Martin Jr Mrs Marguerite Martin Mrs T A Congriff Mr and Mrs P Glatcke Mr and Mrs C K Harris Charlene Roekel H C Klein Mr and Mrs R H Stork C B Richardson Miss V Richardson Lou Richardson Geo Kabis Richardson Mr and Mrs John Gill H E West Mrs Kuhleman W I Snodgrass J H Wenanoy Mrs Moon Miss Sullivan.
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Hereford
Coto
Hereford Inn
Maurice Groshon
J. Roy Huntington
H. M. Huntington
W. J. Lewis
Miss Workley
Roderick WN. Maston
J. A. Martin, Sr
J. A. Martin, Jr
Marguerite Martin
T. A. Congriff
Mule Creek Oil Outlook Hints New Depths for Wyoming
USGS bulletin suggests Mule Creek field may yield beyond current crest area. Potential oil sources include Lakota sandstone on the western anticline and deeper Minnelusa sandstone in Crook County, with tests showing possible productive beds not yet exploited.
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United States Geological Survey
Mule Creek
Wyoming
Male Creek
Lakota
Minnelusa
Ry Pondon
Crook County
QO-LA-LA Skirts Make Cops Happy
Spokane report notes light traffic and bright city mood as police joke about skirts brightening shifts. Sergeant Hinton quips the new trend will keep crossings calm all winter if given a foot-wary pad.
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Spokane
Hinton
Elk Dance at Wiks Home with South Rag-a-Jaza Hand
Social dance event at Elk Dance House featuring South Rag-a-Jaza Hand on Thursday night. Music by Ind. ensemble and guest performers. admission $1.50 per couple. Event aims to attract local couples and music fans.
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Elk
Wiks
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