Dead Horse Scare Ends in Pony’s Fatal Wound and City Notice
A four goat novelty turnout frightened a transfer team near Seventeenth and Ferguson, causing a runaway that struck a pony hitched before Western Union. The pole pierced the animal, killing it as spectators gathered. The incident suggests enforcing city rules on unattended horses to prevent such disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Hollister
Seventeenth and
Ferguson Streets
Galt
Seventeenth Street
Western Union
Charles Hematring
Horse Shoe rancher Moran badly injured in riding accident
Special from Wenpover Wyoming reports John Moran of Horse Shoe thrown from a horse injuring head and neck. Moran, a long established rancher and prosperous cattleman, is feared to be fatally hurt though officials hope the injuries are not as severe as first feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Wenpover
Wyo
John Moran
Moran
Ill and recovering at County Hospital
Samuel Ramsey of Rock Springs was taken to the County Hospital with a nine day fever diagnosed as typhoid by Dr. Wyman. Von Berken, victim of the assault by Scrapping Johnny, is improving slowly and regaining mental faculties, though memory of the events remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Ramsey
Rock Springs
Wyman
von Berken
Johnny
Illness of Hon. W. W. Corlett In Critical Condition
Mr. Corlett remains in critical condition with little improvement and no food retained for four days. If no sudden betterment occurs, his life may not be prolonged, causing sadness to many friends across the territory who hope for a reversal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Corlett
Court at Lander Sees Long Term With Packed Docket
The Lander court will host out of town lawyers A C Campbell C N Potter and Judge Brown among others. The term next week is seen as longer than any before with thirty nine civil cases and nine criminal cases on the docket. The two major cases are People vs Montgomery and People vs Schischke for murder, each likely to occupy a week or more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
A. C. Campbell
C. N. Potter
Cheyenne
Judge Brown
Laramie
Campbell
Brown
Preston
Potter
The Rifle Range Officer Dowdy Detaches for Competition
First Lieutenant Robert W. Dowdy of the 7th Infantry at Fort Russell is detached for men to competitors and will report to Neb for instructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Dowdy
A7th Infantry
Fort Russell
Post Office canvass aims to map city residents
Postmaster Mass begins a city wide canvass to collect every resident name to build a complete city directory. He urges faster mail service on east and west trains to reduce 24 hour delays for letters and ease business, suggesting division of the mail workload to improve efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mass
Russell Water Works Enthuasiastic Review by Major Humphrey
Major Humphrey the United States quartermaster visited Fort Russell to finalize supervision of the water works and settle the contract with contractor Keete. He praised the thorough work, expressed satisfaction with the system, and endorsed its ability to provide an unlimited supply of pure water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
United States
Fort Russell
Camp Carlin
Omaha
Keete
Keefe
Oil Boom: Wyoming Incorporations Listed In Secretary's Records
The secretary of Wyoming records several new incorporations including The Carbon and Petroleum Company headquartered in Casper Carbon county with a 1.5 million capital and trustees such as George A. Matthews Horace Fishback and J. B. Shoenfelt. Weston Oil and Gas Company based in Newcastle with 5 million capital trustees Fitch Curran Ost Blackwell and others. Oil Creek Petroleum Company also organized in Newcastle with 5 million capital trustees D W Roderick W M Alexander and A Diefen diefer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
The
Carbon and Petroleum Company
George A. Matthews
Horace Fishback
Louis Parnaud
J. B. Shoenfelt
William Frick
Peter C. Murphy
L. J. Bengro
M. B. Mattice
E. M. Blackwell
W. H. Alexander
Chester F. Martin
J. W. Smith
D. W. Roderick
Oil Creek Petroleum Company
Newcastle
W. M. Alexander
A. Diefendiefer
B. B. Kelly
Ready for Laying Brick Arrives for Round House
Brick has begun to arrive for the construction of the round house. Contractor East buys his brick in Colorado and has already spent $25,000 on the material. It is not comforting that money leaves the area rather than staying with local workers. Brick costs mainly labor, and its manufacture is especially desirable to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Round House
East
Colorado
Ordination at St Marks Church by Bishop Talbot
The Right Rev Bishop Talbot will ordain the Rev E Snavely of Johnstown Pa to the priesthood tomorrow at g oclock. The public is invited and the bishop will preach during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks’ Church
Talbot
Snavely
Johnstown
Death on the Rail near Tipton Details
Special dispatch from Rawins reports brakeman Pat Taggart killed after being run over by a west bound freight. He died during emergency amputation of an arm and leg. initial cause unclear with a tramp suspected of pushing him off. Rawlins and Green River became focal points as twelve tramps were arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sun
Rawins
Pat Taggart
Tipton
Rawlins
Green River
Trons
Indian Dance at Mardi Gras in Ogden Stirs Crowd
The Salt Lake Tribune describes a dramatic Mardi Gras Indian display in Ogden with 200 Bannock and Shoshone warriors in war dress. The audience showered nickels on the southern side, the Indians complained, then resumed with tom toms and con tortions, watched by gilded figures above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ogden
The
Salt Lake Tribune
Col. Shilling
Hindostan
Asia
Fourth of July Celebrations Spark Lander Pride
Fremont Clipper notes lively Fourth of July events in Lander with flags and decorations brightening the town. Wyoming’s car of state drew admiration, Mr Vidal presided at the grand stand, and Mr Fourt delivered a masterly oration. At press time a ball game between Lander and Washakie was in progress at Recreation Park with Wallace at bat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont Clipper
Lander
Wyoming
Vidal
Fourt
Washakie J
Recreation Park
Wallace
Fourth at Laramie Firemen Celebrate July Day
Fourth of July at Laramie was celebrated under the auspices of the firemen with Chief Gramm in charge. A parade of the fire department opened events followed by hose races, horse races and gun club shooting matches, providing a well filled programme for the day. The celebration was pronounced a SUCCESS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Gramm
A Summer Night’s Party Planned for Local Guests
A. J. Peeler and wife and Mrs. M. R. Kennedy will attend a complimentary party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Rhodes at the Rhodes residence on Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Peeler
M. R. Kennedy
D. C. Rhodes
Rhodes
Death of Cheyenne Pioneer Samuel Ramsey
Samuel Ramsey, an African American longtime Cheyenne resident and former chief cook at the Union Pacific hotel, died at the county hospital yesterday morning after being brought from Rock Springs with typhoid fever. His wife died here months ago, leaving three children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam. Ramsey
Samuel Ramsey
Cheyenne
Ramsey
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Real Estate Excursion Draws 150 Visitors to Capitol City
A Denver and regional real estate excursion reached the city yesterday noon with over 150 persons. Projections leaders escorted the visitors who toured the city’s sights and business prospects. Many expressed admiration for the Capitol City and expect substantial investments, promising good fortune for the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Capitol City
Foundation Work Underway on New Car Repair Shop
Construction commences on a two story 276 by 98 feet repair shop with walls rising soon. Contractor East will push the project with his accustomed energy as foundations take shape for the large new facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomed Energy
Dangerous Ride: 3 Year Old Tony Cory Boards Fast Mail
Tony Cory, age three, rode a fast mail train alone from town after slipping away from a Fourth of July shopping trip. The train carried him past Sherman toward the Pacific coast before a clerk spotted him and the conductor guided him back to his relieved parents by noon. Conductors Schilling and Shurlock are thanked for the safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony Cory
Jimmy
Tony
Ile
Sherman
Pacific Coast
Mrs. Cory
Schilling and
Shurlock
Rumor on Viaduct Plans In Cheyenne Friday
The filing suggests Chief Engineer Bogue will be in Cheyenne on Friday to discuss the viaduct matter. The piece remarks on Bogue’s appearance in his youth and muses on aging, urging the council not to mourn a missing chair if plans falter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bogue
Cheyenne
Fort Collins Scandal Shocks Town As Widow Remarries
The Fort Collins community debates a marital scandal involving William H. Avery a prosperous local businessman who died after illness. His widow Mrs Avery soon married Francis W Millington son of Elder Millington. The estate valued at 75000 dollars. Millington described as a scoundrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm.h. Avery
Millington
Wyoming Cast Cannon Heralds Fourth of July At Cambria
A Wyoming cast cannon in Cambria Newcastle coal camp celebrated Independence Day. The foundry cast a brass lined iron cannon about four feet long and weighing 600 pounds when mounted with a four inch bore. The gun fired to mark the dawn of the holiday and echoed through the hills for miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Cambria
Newcastle
From The Newcastle Democrat a Boxed Column
The passage reflects a newspaper man blamed for lacking local news yet criticized for too much trash. Readers clash over content balance from visits and returns to varied tastes. Some demand poetry, humor, or Earth topics, while others want different tones in the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Democrat
Mr. A
Wyoming Flag Emblem of Freedom and Forty Four Stars
A compact reflection on Wyoming’s flag as a symbol of independence and prosperity. The banner of blue field and stars is praised as a representation of freedom, with the star signifying the state’s enduring spirit and the number forty four tied to its history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Census Agent Arrives to Gather Range Livestock Statistics
Charles H. Gillham, a special agent for the U S census bureau, has arrived in Wichita and taken quarters at Dyer's hotel. He will remain several days collecting statistics from stock men and cattle companies in the district including Wyoming as part of his western assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Gillham
Witchita
Kan
United States Census Bureau
Dyer's Hotel
Gillham
Tie District
Wyoming
Will Issue Patents from Union Pacific Land Claims
The interior secretary will, unless Congress directs otherwise, issue patents on land held back from settlers along the Union Pacific line in Nebraska and Kansas. About 2,000,000 acres may be affected as Mr Noble contends to Congress that granting full titles to land already paid for and improved cannot be justified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Union Pacific Land Department
Noble
Interior Department
Congress
Nebraska
Kansas
Cheyenne Cheered by Growth of Union Pacific Yards
The article recalls Cheyenne in the era of 1868 with Horace Greeley Seward and Arthur visiting. J E Davis notes loyalty as wagon shops foreman for 22 years. The yard evolved from three tracks to a bustling complex with a roundhouse depot hotel and warehouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
J. E. Davis
Express Company
Colorado
Wyoming
Denver
Seward
Lincoln
Horace Greeley
Arthur
Oil Lands Filed On By Casper Investor Group
W E Hawley of Casper filed notices on 132 oil locations covering 21 120 acres in the eastern fields. Development work will start at once. It is believed Standard Oil may own the lands, though filings are in individual names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Journal
W.E. Hawley
Casper
Standard Oil Company
Soda at Newcastle
A local citizens syndicate filed a claim this week on a newly discovered soda deposit within fifteen miles of Newcastle. They describe an immense bed of high quality soda likely to become a future wealth source. If white sand near Whitewood combines with soda and fuel, large glass works could be established, signaling Newcastle as a regional energy and resource hub.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Whitewood
No Strike Report Denied at Rock Springs Mines
Vice President Holcomb stated this morning there is no truth to a strike at the Rock Springs coal mines. Partial suspension of work stems from a pending change in payment method while a new price schedule is negotiated between a miners committee and the company and a meeting was held yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha Bee
Holcomb
Rock Springs
Heatwave Grips New York City As Temperatures Soar
A fierce heat wave sweeps New York City with temperatures climbing from 75 degrees in the morning to higher levels by noon and afternoon. The day tracks a rising mercury as residents seek shade and relief from the intense sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Democrats Seated in Mississippi Contested Elections
The house committee on elections disposed of the contests in Hill v Catchings in the third district and Kernahan v Hooker in the seventh. The panel favored seating the Democratic members Catchings and Hooker, shaping the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wasuinaros
House Committee On Elections
Mississippi
Hill
Catchings
Kernahan
Hooker
Railroad progress to Bradley Flat in Custer Chronicle
Burlington and Missouri line south of the city advances rapidly with the Sheep canyon bridge nearing completion. Tracklaying to Bradley Flat set to begin by July 7 with two stag lines planned thereafter. Grade work accelerates as crews consolidate from both ends, aiming to finish to the city by September 1 as winter terminus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custer Chronicle
Burlington and Missouri
Sheep Canon Bridge
Bradley Flat
New Appointments in Union Pacific Freight Circles
The Omaha Bee reports a full slate of promotions under civil service policy. Fred B. Whitney becomes general freight agent of the Missouri river division, with B. Campbell, J. G. Woodworth, F. S. Miller and others receiving top posts. Johnson, Eccles, Wild, Adams, and Metz also recur in pivotal duties across divisions from Salt Lake to Butte and Frisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Pacific
Adams
Fred B. Whitney
J. S. Tebbetts
Missouri River Division
Mr. B. Campbell
J. G. Woodworth
F. S. Miller
Fred Wild, Jr
H. W. Adams
E. V. More
J. W. Parker
C. W. Eccles
H A. Johnesn
Parker
Salt Lake
Mr. Whitney
Kansas City
Eccles
San Francisco
Mountain Division
Johnson
Denver
Frisco
Wild
Old Place
Butte
E. V. Metz
Mr. Campbell
Pacific Division
Portland
FS. Miller
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Nebraska Gost
Mr. Corlett
Post Office Matters
Russell Water Works
Casper and
Taggart
Fort Collins
Horace Greeley, Seward and
Custer City
Burlington
E. E. Burlincame
Lawrence St
Deaver
Calo
Moresqu
Alamote Park
Oly
Mexico
Lhe di
Treasury
Stitery
Beneficencia Publica
Auboo
Prine
Paldia
U. A
Chun Bates
Auuruern
City of
Mex
New York Exchange
Londen
Came Senescencia Publien
Loin
Caer
Linte
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