Chicago capitalists plan irrigation on Haley Ranch
Surveyors in the field report a proposed irrigation scheme tapping the Little Laramie River to water thousands of acres on the Haley ranch. Chicago promoters Talmadge and Binten seek state water rights and a large reservoir near Cooper Lake. competing claims by John W. Ernest may threaten rights.
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Chicago
Laramie
Little Laramie
Haley Ranch
Cooper Lake
Haley Tract
Seven Mile Lake
Messrs
Talmadge
Binten
Phe
John W. Ernest
Fuel Ofly
Iitfle
State
Enkineer
Tomorrow Arbor Day Observed Citywide
Tomorrow is Arbor Day with a citywide observance. Public schools will hold programs and plant trees in yards while Ohio State University groups plant trees and host literary exercises. At the courthouse county employees have the day off and banks close. Laramie needs more trees and plans to plant soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aostate University
Laramie
Denver to Turn Out for May Day Groundbreaking
Denver plans a May 2 groundbreaking to connect Denver with Seattle via the Denver Laramie and Northwestern route. The ceremony at the terminal beyond the Argo binelorn will feature speeches by Gov Wielstat of Colorado Gov Browky of Wyoming Mayor Speer and other dignitaries. Margaret Milica daughter of Judge J J Milliken will turn the first spade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaver
Denver, Laramie
Northwestern
Patlna
Denver
Seattle
Puget Sound
Colorado
Wyoming
Uteh
Ming Margaret Milica
J. J. Milliken
Prheint
Evaray
Ike Faron
Ohemon
Hodgemans To Reside Here In Grand Avenue Cottage
Mr and Mrs George Hodgeman who have lived in Cheyenne arrive in Lanai mie to reside They will occupy the Hodgeman cottage on Grand Avenue recently vacated by Mr and Mrs Olson who have returned to their old home in Iowa to live
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Hodgemans
George Hodgeman
Cheyenne
Lanamie
Hodgeman
Grand Avenue
Mrs
Olson
Towa
Chase Willing to Return to Laramie
E C Chase wanted in this city on a statutory change, captured in San Francisco and held pending Sheriff Al Bath's arrival. He is willing to return to Laramie to face his accuser, with Bath planning to depart San Francisco Saturday and arrive here Monday. The report notes years on the range and in Laramie. Jumpers the shepherd dog owned by Billy McKay Nan cashed in. Jumpers was so old his eyesight failed and he was spared from suffering a nightless old age.
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E. C. Chase
San Francisco
al Bath
Chase
Laramie
Bath
Billy McKay
Nan
Fishermen Walt and Converse Net 19 Trout This Season
Walt and Fred Converse claimed top boat fish catch this season landing 19 trout weighing 36 pounds. They display the string where the catch was recorded, while friends doubt the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ein Walt
Fred Converse
West Side Aid Society Meets This Evening
The Indies aid society of the West Side church will meet this evening at the home of Mrs. Circle Bongen on Pie Street. The gathering aims to discuss charity activities and plan upcoming outreach in the neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Aid Society
Fitch Selects Lands 1 And Pitch Returns From iG COUT
In a puzzling report, Fitch Selects Lands 1 and Pitch have just returned from iG COUT. Details are unclear as the text appears fragmented with references to quarters, lawns watered, and alleged actions involving individuals named Johnsan and Cheater. Further readable facts are limited.
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FITCH
Ig Cout
Wiel
Wo Johnsan
Tramp Found Dead Along Tracks After Likely Botched Break
Green River April 22. Remains of a man, believed to be a tramp, scattered along Union Pacific tracks for nearly a mile were found near here. He was thought to have been dragged to death by a broken rail or switch, with investigators unsure.
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Green River
Union Pa
Knae
Gang Rule in the Public Schools in Laramie
A citizen denounces what he calls machine tyranny in Laramie public schools. He cites teachers signing a favorable document for the superintendent under pressure, and recalls a Wyoming university graduate pressured into a teaching post after opposing a candidate. The remark reflects longstanding political influence over the district.
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Lemme
Han
Laramie
Young Lady
Wyoming University
Ltyamie River
Politica
Miners Depart for Citizens Coal Mine Near Centennial
Two experienced miners from the Northern Colorado digiriet departed this morning for the Citizens' coal mine near Centennial where they will be employed.
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Com
Colorado
Digiriet
Citizens
Centennial
Toy
Forty Miles of Thin Air Causes Telegraph Echo
Rock River April 23. An unusual event in wire relay shows telegraph messages crossing forty miles from Postal Cable-telegraph lines into Western Union at Rock River. The test proves that distant cables can transfer word for word, including check signs, through intermediary lines. Greenbaum renovates his store interior. Gem City Grocery installs gas lighting to complement electric lighting.
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Rock River
Jeb
Mes
Western Telegraph Company
Ty Company
Postal
Telegraph Company
Western Union
Gem City Grocery Company
Clue to Robbers Linked to Brown Home In South Eighth Street
Police have a clue to thieves who entered the Brown home on South Eighth Street Tuesday evening. Arrests will probably be made soon. Local parties are implicated.
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Brown
South Eighth Street
Jand Srresta
Social Union Meeting Planned Tomorrow Afternoon
The social union will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. K J Gitéon and Mrs. Charles Miller at the home of Mrs. Andrew Miller.
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Social Union
K. J. Gitéon
Charles Miller
Andrew Miller
Mayor Spalding Unable to Attend D L N Opening
Mayor Dick Spalding was invited by Mayor Spoor of Denver to attend the opening of the Denver Laramie and Northwestern railroad construction at Arvals on May 2 but cannot leave Laramie. He sent regrets and assured Spoor that the city will be with the line in spirit and support.
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Dick Spalding
Speer
Den
Laramie
Northwestern
Arvals
Wool Scouring Advice From University of Wyoming Expert
John A Hill of the University of Wyoming Experiment Station offers a free wool scouring service for Wyoming sheepmen. Ship samples to Laramie for shrinkage testing, with optional sale of scoured wool. Large samples yield better average representations, and separate listings by age and sex are advised for detailed reports.
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John Hill
University of Wyoming Experiment Station Sys
University of Wyoming
Wyoming
Laramae
A. A. Spaugh
Manville
Wyo
Laramie
John A, Hill
Tramps Raid U P House at Howell
Thieves broke into a Japanese bunkhouse at Howell station on the Union Pacific last night and stole guns rifles and other mulelos. Deputy Sheriff Thirkeldsen investigated the burglary this morning, noting several tramps near the station the previous day and suspecting some may be involved.
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Howell Station
Union Pacific
Thirkeldsen
Howell
Jury Disagrees in Laramie Gambling Case
The City of Laramie versus Corlett Downey Fred Greenbeck and John Burns ended without verdict after an hour of deliberation. Justice Hynds discharged the jury and scheduled a new trial for Friday April 24. Prosecutor City Attorney McMurray led the case with Marshal Sigman as key witness.
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City of
Laramie
Corlett Downey
Fred Greenbeck
John Burns
Hynds
Te Cash
City and Union Pacific Stall Over Grand Avenue Pipeline
City officials and residents of Laramie question the Union Pacific about delays in starting work on the Castellon line at Grand Avenue. The contract requires work to begin within a reasonable time, and skeptics say the delay already exceeds reasonable grounds. The city may pressure Union Pacific to commence soon or face action for contract violations.
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Thesonpels
Union Pacific
Nicholas Quirk dies in Laramie at 75
Nicholas Quirk aged 75 of 368 North Fifth street died yesterday afternoon at 4 from senile de Milly after weeks of illness. A Fremont Neb. pioneer, he moved to Laramie ten years ago. He had no local business or public roles but was well known. Survived by wife and eight children including Mrs Ed McBroom Park City Utah and Mrs Agnes Reynolds Laramie. funeral arrangements pending as relatives plan travel from Park City and Fremont.
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Nicholas Quirk
North Fifth Street
Quirk
Laramie
Fremont
Neb
Athough
Sunny
Tn Bove
Ed McBroom
Wat Theor
Park City
Utah
Agnes Reynolds
Mattie Quirk
Clara Keefer
Taramie
Jame Quirk
Will Quirk
Thees
Arive
Frank Keefe Bail Fixed at Five Thousand Dollars
Judge Carpenter set bail for Frank Keefe held in the county jail awaiting disposition in the supreme court at five thousand dollars. Lawyers are attempting to raise the amount.
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Frank Keefe
Carpenter
Cupreme
Lorneys
Mannerghor Hall Scene of Beauty Annual Lodge Event
Mannerghor Hall hosts the 24th annual Bax ter Lodge gathering with festive decor and staged beauty. The hall is prepared with ornate raminture color and flags. a speech by Dr Teadit and a paper on the event are planned, as organizers promise a grand evening.
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Mannerghor Hall
Maennerchbor
R. W. Baxter Lodge
B. T
Bunting
Drunken Man Killed by Freight Train near Medicine Bow
An unknown man intoxicated and attempting to board a moving freight train near Medicine Bow was ground into pieces. He died instantly, his body shredded. A companion lingered nearby as the train departed, but no papers or identity could be found. Authorities believe the deceased was from Marbon county.
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Marbon Coutly
Tantine
Laramie Boy Wing Honors At Wabash
Toneman Arnold son of Mir and Mrs F Arnald of Wilhelty won at Wabash in a fiery event. The contest included local names Crawfordaville and Wadhie with noted devotion to plows and racing.
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Laramie
Wabash
Toneman Arnold
Mir
F Arnald
Wilhelty
Chan
Wabaah
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WG Irrigation Project
Kansas
Tweeter
Canes
Miners For the Citizens
Brussels
Laramie Dry Goods Co
Egonomy Store
Larry
Greenbaum
Charlie Greenbaum
Wilson
Hill
University Experiment Station
U. P
Downey
Greenbeck
Burns
Luxuebar
Sig
Marshal Sigman
McMurray
al Cook
Tom Seure
Fred Brees
Fred Schenk
A. M. Cordinor
Will Maal
Teadit
Medicine Bow
Bays Nas
MB Clank
Cokevilla
Wye
Auverdin
Alub
Orden River
Ivere Wonighi
al Hing
Dauily
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