Rich oil finds at Muddy field near Casper Wyoming
Wyoming dispatch reports a busy week at the Muddy Oil field ten to twelve miles east of Casper along the Northwestern railroad. Elkhorn No 1 began flowing vigorously after casing work, with oil rising to about 130 feet, and operators expect pumping soon. Standard Exploration’s Merritt No 2 well emerged as the field’s largest producer to date, while Tim Kinney lease No 1 delivered a promising road producer. Glenrock Petroleum prepared to shoot No 1, section 2, after a delayed initiation.
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Casper
Hie Muddy
Northwestern
Stone Highway
Teavie
Standard Exploration Company
Merritt OW & Gas Company
Witc
Tim Kinney
Glenrock Petroleum
Hin Tete
Ely
At &Otelock
Escape from auto dents highlight Caspar report
In Casper on Friday evening a Japanese seaman and his two daughters narrowly escaped injury when their car stalled on a steep incline seven miles east of Casper. The vehicle rolled backward into a dry gulch after the engine died, but no serious harm was reported.
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Casper
Stra
Old Looks By Dr Pierce Warns About Uric Acid
Dr. W. M. Pierce links excess uric acid to premature aging and gray hair. He recommends drinking plenty of pure water between meals and taking anuric before meals to flush uric acid, claiming relief from chest pain, lumbago, rheumatism, and gout within a week.
Pioneer Resident of Wye Dies at Casper
Casper Sept 7 Edward Lanniean a prominent Wyoming pioneer of the Fort Washakie country dies Tuesday afternoon after a lingering illness. He sought care at Mayo Hospital Rochester where specialists said no benefit from further operation, and he returned to Casper entering the hospital. He is survived by a wife three daughters two sisters and a brother. Mike Henry stockman of the region assisted at the end and oversaw burial arrangements in Lander.
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Casper
Edward Lanniean
Wyoming
Fort Waahakie
Tanniean
Mayo Hospital
Rochester
Hinéase
Alvo
Mike Menry
Henty Wan
Megwotow
Lander
Burall
Gunman Sought Trouble Ends in Fatal Shootout
In Kemmerer Wyoming on September 7 1926 26 year old HH Porter nephew of a Fontenelle Basin ranchman was shot and killed Thursday afternoon by James Parritt a camp mover for Green River Livestock company The sensational event marks one of the era’s most shocking local shootings with unclear motive and details still emerging.
Socialist ticket fields Allan Henson for president
The National Socialist candidate Allan L. Henson of Yonkers New York is the socialist candidate for president. He is a well known writer on political economy and socialism and has been editor of the Detroit Times and the Washington Times. George K. Kirkpatrick is the vice presidential candidate and is Ives in Newark New Jersey. He is on a tour of the western states.
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Allan L. Henson
Yonkers
N. Y
United States
Mr. Henson
Detroit Times
Washington Times
George K. Kirkpatrick
Ives
Newark
N. J
Italian Killed By Falling Tree at Kemmerer Lumber Camp
George Masoa, an Italian worker at Kemmerer Coal Company, was killed when a falling tree struck him in the back at the upper Hamfork lumber camp. He slipped while seeking a safe spot, was carried to the road, then to George Watts ranch, and died seven hours later. He was about 22, survived by a wife in Tally and a brother in Cunobherland.
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Kemmerer
George Masoa
Kemmerer Coal Company
Massa
George Watts
Masoa
Tally
Peter Masea
Cunobherland
Grand Jury Begins Work at Laramie
The Laramie grand jury convened for the first time since 1908. Members include F. W. George Frank Prager Jr OLIO Wiedermann A. Bell M. Michaelson EB DP Carter CBE Blair James Mead HH FP Mills William McCune Charles Neal John Goets Jr. Four additional names were drawn but two were missing and two did not appear. The County Attorney questioned the panel and Judge Tidball urged prompt service with a few important cases likely to come before them.
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Laramie
Sept
TeeThe
Carpenter
Joe Martin
F. W. George
Frank Prager
Olio Wiedermann
A. Bell
M. Michaelson
DP. Carter
C. BE. Blair
James Mead
HH. FP. Mills
William McCune
Charles Neal
John Goets
Sullivan
Tyidball
Ham Twe Dave
Ethan Mallors
Tragedy in Sagebrush Camp Ends in Self Defense Claim
Coroner's inquest details Porter facing Isenhart and camp men after trespass dispute at Fontenelles basin. Porter, seeking Isenhart with a Winchester, fired at Abe Massa and robbed Parritt of money, then threatened Robinson before meeting Parritt at close range and engaging in a deadly exchange.
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Porter
Parritt
Robinson
George Isenhart
Fontenelles
Isenhart
Abe Massa
Massa
Meson
Man Meets Armed Adversary in Tent Camp Incident
Parritt testifies at the coroner as Porter reportedly drew an electronic weapon and cocked it. Parritt fired three times with a Winchester before Porter could shoot, one bullet hit him in the head and a later shot struck his shoulder as he moved behind a camp tent.
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Parritt
Porter
Win Winchester
Portoy
Court Martial of Deckert Concludes in Hidden Verdict
The trial of Robert Deckert of Company B, Lander, for violating Article Twenty One of war concluded late Wednesday. The verdict will be reviewed by central army authorities in Chicago before public release. Thomas Ruecell’s trial on the same charge was postponed and will resume when the court convenes.
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Séret
Robert Deckert
Company B
Lander
Central Department
U.S. Army
Chicago
Thomas Ruecell
State Land Brings 818.50 At Public Sale
J A Miller of the state land office sold tracts of state land at auction in Wheatland. A 640 acre section near Dwyer drew Nora M Krewer of Dalton Nebraska at 18.50 per acre. G W Tate of Charwater bid 1 per acre for a section, and Platte Valley Sheepers of Douglas bought 160 acres at 15. Multiple bidders competed for each parcel.
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Wheatland
T J. A. Miller
State Land Office
Dwyer
Nora M. Krewer
Dalton
Neb
G. W. Tate
Chaywater
Platte Valley
Douglas
Yeggmen Blow Safes at Sheridan
Sheridan reports two safecrackings by yeggs. At the Mid- Continental Oil office on Creek street they took a dollar and a dime. The night before they rifled the Superior Laundry company and cafe, stealing ten dollars.
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Sheridan
Yegemen
Mid-Continent Oil Company
Creek Street
Superior Laundry Company
Superior
Oil Company
Forest Fire in Big Horns Bakes Pall Over Sheridan
Forty men including ten state road gang workers battle a forest fire near Black Mountain in the Big Horns. The blaze, likely started by campers, has burned about four miles long and half a mile wide through lodgepole pine and spruce. A 50-man extra crew and supplies are en route, with Inspector EB Martin leading the response from Sheridan.
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EB. J. Martin
Sheridan
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Hattie
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Cheyenne, Wyo
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Dent St. Hone
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Goodyear
Miller
Carey Ave
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17Th St
Wyo
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General
Washington St
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Conway
Cook Bros
Coal and
David Davies
Ture and Mattresses
CLYDE
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Chas, Jankovsky
Wyoming Employment and Real Estate Agency
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J, L. Murray
Prop
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Pope & Henderson
Motorocyous
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C. M. Baker & Co
Pioneer Ave
Grand Union Tea Co
Thames St
Spicos
J. A. Hollister
West Side Coal & Jun Yard
H. J. Woodman
Lod W. 27Th St
Champion Shoe Shop
Carey Avenue
James Marinofp
16Th St
Wyoming Plumbing & Heating Co. Plumbing
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