University of Wyoming music department praised by national magazine
An August feature in a national publication highlights the University of Wyoming music program in Laramie. It praises Prof. Knapp and faculty, notes concerts in neighboring towns, and lists upcoming hires Hazel Breringham Ermire Thompson and others as the department expands.
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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
George Edwin Knapp
Cheyenne
Basin
Thermopolis
Cody
Lusk
Good Roads
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 Wyo Aug 41 Walter Simm charged with murder of Fred Walker in the range area held June 8 and who escaped from Weston county jail August 20 now is believed to have headed for the Canadian border traveling by automobile and to have passed out of U S jurisdiction within three or four days after his escape Rewards totaling 75 are out for the arrest of the fugitive
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Newcastle
Wyo
Walter Simm
Fred Walker
Weston County
Beloves
United States
Alleged murderer freed on eighty five thousand bond
An accused murderer, Frank Nickey, was released on an eighty five thousand dollar bond. The case centers on his wife’s report and ongoing investigation in Hundancah. The fragmentary copy notes trial in a first degree murder charge with defense and prosecution pending further hearings.
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Hundancah
Tars
Frank Nickey
Labmaak
Bye Gone But In Future Bygones Not Forgotten
A Wyoming report notes Bye James, arrested on 48 charges of horse stealing, suffered a claimed stroke and paralysis after custody. He vanished from the hospital, later reappeared paralyzed, then recovered, prompting officials to suspect deception as he is recaptured for detention regardless of observed paralysis.
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Rock Springs
Wic
Bye James
Wyoming General Hospital
James
Mondell Finds Gas Well Near Osage Field
In Newcastle Wyoming on August 31 Congressman Frank Mondell of Wyoming arrives at a drilling site owned by the Clay Spur Oil Company. A 120 acre well at 175 feet on Mondell property shows gas with indications of production, potentially expanding the Osage field. The head driller notes gas, Mondell is skeptical but agrees after examination.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Frank W. Mondel
Wyoming
Clay Spur O11 Company
Lenton 20
Mondell
Jand
Osage
Swimmer Drowns in Pole Creek Rescue Efforts Fail
Rock Springs Apr 31. John Han A 22 a Rock Springs coal miner drowned while swimming in Pole creek after cramps. He was swept under a cut bank and sank despite his brother-in-law Frank Parr diving to aid him. Body recovered 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, charged with embezzlement, appeared for a preliminary hearing after months at Iberte on bail of 6000. He is bound to district court for trial and released on $4000 bail. Harry Francis, former county treasurer, who disappeared before Fitchford’s arrest, is also charged in the same case and remains at large.
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Green Rivfr
Wro
Ang
Iberte
Stanley B. Fitchford
Sweetwater County
District Court
Harry Francis
Pitenford
Fire alarm saves man as hidden still is found
In Springs Wyoming on August 31 John Colg was rescued after a blast in his cellar knocked him unconscious and caused severe burns. A passerby reported heavy smoke triggering firefighters who found the fire caused by an ill kept still. A damaged still and a barrel of moonshine fuel 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
Rock Springs Wy Aug 81 The body of Loo Won Wong 49 Chinese who died here while visiting local Chinese friends is to be shipped to Hong Kong for interment.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Loo Won Wong
Hong Kong
Cina
State Encampment at Basin on Today
The Wyoming national guard encampment, comprising two squadrons of cavalry, will begin in Basin tomorrow and continue for two weeks.
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Basin On
Robbers Try to Kill Poposia Mine Payroll Guards
LANDER Wyoming Aug 31 An attempted killing occurred Monday night aimed at Guy Robertson manager of the Poposia coal mine and paymasters M A Melson and Jack Williams who were transporting 46000 in the payroll. Two suspects are held. The victims were driving toward the mine when the attack happened in the mountains near the mine.
Capitol Cleaning Underway As Paintwork Progresses
Washington reports show crews at the national Capitol tidying exterior surfaces. Department teams assist with paint removal and restoration work around lower right sections and accessible facades as part of ongoing maintenance.
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Washington
National Capitol
Congress
Roadhouse shooting and pursuit unfold in Wyoming
A highway ambush near Hudson Wyoming left Paul Brown shot dead at a roadhouse lobby after an argument. A orator and real estate promoter from Lander is jailed on murder charges. Two other suspects are in custody as searchers scour the hills. Robertson and Melson encountered gunfire in the chase.
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Hudson
Robertson
Melson
Lander
Wyo
Paul Brown
Brown
Stack
Land
Delayed Returns Hold Up State Canvass This Week
The state canvassing board met to tally votes from the recent primaries but awaits returns from Natrona and Weston counties. Without these two counties, no other returns can be opened, delaying the statewide canvass. Secretary of State Chaplin, State Treasurer Hoskins, and State Auditor J. C. Jefferis comprise the board.
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Chaplin
Hoskins
J. C. Jefferis
Natrona
Weston
Wye Oil Operation Charged with Murder
In Chicago Lil Aug 31 Gerald A Stack a wealthy oil operator is charged with murder. Police allege he planned to kill a rival during a dispute over refinery assets. The case centers on events surrounding the disputed oil operation and Stack is held for court.
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Chicago
Lil
Gerald A. Stack
Cheyenneites Dine at Hereford Inn Cheyenne Pueblo
Aug. 31 report lists Cheyenne residents dining at Hereford Inn including Maurice Groshon Mrs J Roy Huntington Mr and Mrs H M Huntington W J Lewis Miss Workley 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 Velma Richardson Lou Richardson Geo Richardson Mr and Mrs John Gill H E West Mrs Kuhleman W I Snodgrass J H Wenanoy Mrs Moon Miss Sullivan all gathered for a Sunday meal in Hereford.
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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 May Produce At New Depth In Wyoming
USGS bulletin suggests oil may extend beyond the present Lakota sandstone at Mule Creek eastern Wyoming. It posits productive zones could lie in the western Mopantic line and deeper Minnelusa sandstone beds, with drilling considerations to reach 2,600 to 4,600 feet depths and test the deeper formations for potential reserves.
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United States Geological Survey
Mule Creek
Wyoming
Male Creek
Lakota
Minnelusa
Ry Pondon
Crook County
Atera
QO-LA-LA SKIRTS MAKE COPS HAPPY
In Spokane on August 1, Sgt Hinton comments on new fashion amid traffic woes. A street cop jokes about needing a foot-wary pad to keep intersections clear throughout winter.
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Spokane
Hinton
Elk Dance Event At Wiks Home Thursday
Indiana dance night featuring South Rag-a-Jaza Hand with live music. Doors open at 9. Tickets 1.50 per couple. Local notices indicate a social gathering aimed at couples seeking entertainment.
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Elk
Wiks
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