Three Holdups In Three Months Alarm West Rail Route
A bandit struck trains near Cheyenne and Hanna taking between $300 and $500. A posse including Sheriff Rivera captured him near Walcott after a dramatic pursuit. The guard Fred Dudley earned praise for resisting the robbery and later received back the loot from Carlisle.
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U. P
Cheyenne
Hanna
Walcott
Ruby Rivera
William Hayes
Harry Hansen
George Backus
Picket
Frank Carter
Charles Irwin
J. Miller
Hugh Clark
Carlisle
Backus
Rawlins
Backkus
Sheriff Rivera
Fred Dudley
Toucey
Dudley
Man
Rawlins Jailer's Death Tied to Burglary Case
Rawlins jailer J. K. Hetwler died after being knocked in the head by Hill Howles who attacked suspect J. C. Rankin during a burglary attempt. Howles faces a likely life sentence after the assault left Rankin unconscious for a week.
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J. K. Hetwler
Rawlins
Hill Howles
J.C. Rankin
Howles
Senate Reported Bill on Stock Trails and Homestead Entries
The text describes Senate action on a House passed measure allowing stock entries under an enlarged homestead law, with debate over non contiguous entry limits. It notes possible Senate amendments, House concurrence or conference, and final presidential signature. It also recommends giving the Agriculture secretary discretion on stock trail widths based on regional conditions.
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Senate
House
Secretary of Agriculture
Illustrated lecture on The National Forests in Encampment
An illustrated lecture on The National Forests and Forestry will be given at city hall Encampment by a member of the local forest force. About sixty five slides show forest service activities in the west. The free talk invites public attendance. B T Carroll of the Platte valley ranches and Saratoga area visited Encampment and is a Republican candidate for road supervisor.
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National Forests and Forestry
Forest Service
Colorado
B. T. Carroll
Platte Valley
Saratoga
Mr. Carroll
General Reawakening of Wyoming Metal Industry
State Geologist Trumbull forecasts a broad revival in Wyoming mining with mines reopening to extract higher grade ore and explore new deposits. Rising metal prices and recent discoveries spur renewed investment, while potash and magnesite searches expand beyond oil and gas into diverse minerals.
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Wyoming
Trumbull
Leastry
Atlantic
Pacific
Manza
Colorado
Arizona
Mexico
Central America
Lewiston
Sweetwater
Rambler
Medicine Bow Mountains
Sunlight Basin
Wyoming Tribune
Pastor Arrives This Weekend At Encampment Church
Rev Clough the new Presbyterian pastor will arrive in Encampment Saturday and fill the pulpit Sunday evening Rev L Har old Ford of Cheyenne will assist in getting acquainted with the congregation Rev Curtis preached last Sunday evening to a large crowd Ady Wagner and family drove from their ranch last Friday
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Clough
The
Presbyterian Church
L. Harold Ford
Cheyenne
Curtis
Ady Wagner
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