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Newspaper

Laramie Boomerang

Location

Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1908

Page

1

Better Than Hanna Coal Shines at Laramie Plant

Large crowd hails Citizens coal from their new mine as its first delivery powers Laramie Light and Power. Fireman Carl Larson notes the gauge rising to 119 pounds then falls to 100 as the pilot test ends with the verdict “Better than Hanna.” Engineers Johnson and Supt. Kelim endorse the result, signaling cheap, local power potential for the region.

Laramie Light and’ Power Citizens’ Mine Hanna Gus Jolson Carl Larson Carl Tar Ron Indienrs Citizens’ Coal Company Citisens Laramie Athany*coumty Laramir Tme Larson Johnson Kelim

State fair dates set for the fourth annual event

Dowling Wyoming April 25 report the state fair commission has chosen September 29 and 20 as the due dates for the fourth annual state fair. Nicholas Quirk, pioneer of Fremont, Neb, died in Laramie Wyoming at about 70. He lived in Fremont during the Union Pacific work period and later farmed near the city. He leaves a wife and seven children.

Dowling Wyo State Fair Commission Fremont Neb Nicholas Quirk Laramie Wye Nebraska Union Pacific Ogwiala Julesburg Eaves & Wife

City Pride Drives Laramie Boosters to May 2 Event

City boosters are urged to attend the Denver, Laramie and Northwestern railroad opening in Ardva on May 2. President Simpson of the Laramie Commercial Club asks local business leaders to represent Laramie, confirming plans for a strong turnout from Fort Collins Cheyenne and other towns.

Laramie Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Railroad Simpson Arvada Denver Fort Collins Creeley Colorado Big Delega Cheyeanne Cheyenne Commercial Club Tie Denver, Laramie & Northwestern Eggleston

Boxers Offer Benefit Event For Destitute Coal Camp Families

Mugay Scheel of Cheyenne and Roy Moore of Denver propose a ground boxing bout in this city to aid destitute families of the coal camp Manna. They would come at their own expense, draw a good crowd, and donate receipts to the charitable cause. Local sports weigh the idea amid potential official concerns and aim to finalize arrangements soon.

Mugay Scheel Cheyenne Roy Moore Denver Manna Magey Schgel Dhe Recelpia Lammle Sports

Warren Favors Market for Wool in Omaha

Senator Warren of Wyoming urges creation of a binary wool market in Omaha as the logical hub for the western wool region. He argues proximity from Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado supports a strong Omaha market, predicting rapid forward movement and benefiting wool manufacturers. He cites available water power and electricity as aiding manufacturing and notes past proposals for product utilization.

Washington Urren Wyoming Omaha Montana Omeha

Goko wilie entertainment nets 170 for Henna fund

Mary Biavene Clark reports Kemmerer Wisconsin event by university glee and mandolin club at Golo ile netting 170 dollars for a henna benefit fund. Audience warm reception praised the performers and funds will aid the Henna fund materially.

Mary Biavene Clark Kemmerer Wic AON Goloile

Gas Flow Hits Sheridan Drilling Site Gushes at Depth

Sheridan Wyoming April 25 County Commissioner William K Wagner who farms twelve miles north of town struck natural gas while drilling for water on Tongue River. Initial flame rose six feet high then grew to steady eight foot blaze before drillers moved gear to prevent destruction. Water surged as gas emerged and auto shutoff quenched fire. Wagner and crew left for town after plans to deepen the well and extend fixtures to increase gas flow.

Sheridan Wyo Wm. K. Wagner Tongue River Wil Wagner Lintown Gan

Open Carbon Hotel and J Kent Plan New Cirban Opening

Open Carbon Hotel and J Kent announce reopening efforts at Cirban with Medlone Bow location expected for Bik Mi vie flop. The Hunt market company faces action as TaWaen market company is sued for 140,008 aiming to establish an open account.

Open Carbon Hotel J. Kent Aeranton Hotel Cirban Wa Kent Medlone Bow Sues Towsen Company Hunt Mmrket Med Sult TaWaen Market

Pubquabes Auto W. HB Jacobin Radar Tour

Denver Bard tour item with unusual phrasing shows a public event involving performers at Gwenreed nmrenay. The brief mentions a radar-received message and erect throats, suggesting a theatrical or musical performance context with key names Pubquabes Auto W. HB and Jacobin.

Pubquabes Auto W Denver Gwenreed

Outs Will Speak at the OK Theatre

An unconfirmed local notice reports a cowboy preacher named Bella will address an audience at the OK Theatre. Details on date or program are unclear due to damaged OCR.

O. K Bella Cowboy Preacher Tamara OQ1

Sam Betts Delivers Temperance Talk in Port Huron

Sam Betts of Port Huron Michigan the famed revival preacher who left a Texas ranch to wage war on the liquor traffic spoke at the Baptist church last night pleasing a large audience with a temperance lecture.

Sam’ Betts Port Huron Mich Texas Baptist Church

Agitation for Gold Hill Road Gains Steam

Several Laramie men urge a Centennial to Gold Hill road to open the rich district. They cite the scenic Gold Hill country and vast tourist traffic as reasons the route would attract visitors and benefit mining enterprises with better access and transport opportunities.

Laramie Centennial Gold Hill Gold AM District Gold Hill District

Charitable Persons Attend Aged Woman Near River

Kind hearted neighbors care for Mrs Hone a destitute elderly woman found near the river Dritee southwest of the city. The bar has been reported to the county authorities who will take charge of the destitute woman.

Hone Dritee

Arbor Day Observance Noted Across Tara mie

Arbor Day was observed in Tara mie with extensive tree planting. Students at the state university planted trees on campus and in the area. Public schools, banks, and public offices were closed for the holiday. In the central city district residents joined elilgens in planting trees and shrubs.

Taramie The State University Theereat Dence

Ingersoll Sells Cheyenne Store in Landmark Deal

Mrs Ingersoll sells her Cheyenne store for about 840 000 linking to Larimle dry goods firm and New York buyers Predmouthy Richards. The seller Mullis Ingersoll will remain as manager of Lavmaite store. sale sets stage for future residence in Cheyenne.

Cheyenne Ates Mallie Ingereoll Ir Larimle Dry Coods Gampany'e Fiere Tele Eliy Chevernetore Predmouthy & Richards New York Mullis Ingersoll Letterday Owne & Large Lavmaite Meron

Administration to Be Attacked in Forest Reserve Debate

Washington, April 25. Western senators plan to attack forest reservation policy as the agricultural appropriation bill reaches the Senate. Senator Heyburn of Idaho introduces a resolution demanding a detailed list of forest service employees who attended meetings in 1907, their starting points, and government expenses. The move aims to expose a traveling caravan promoting reserves and influencing hostile senators, with a vigorous fight expected to tighten the bureau's control in the funding bill.

Washington Senate Heyburn Idaho Secretary of Agriculture Forest Service Forest Bureau

Wyoming wool year expected to top Montana records

Cheyenne reports this year’s Wyoming wool clip will exceed all previous totals and likely surpass Montana’s, as estimates place the state at about 35,000,000 pounds grease wool. Last year’s fleece averaged 72 pounds, with finer, longer wool anticipated this season despite scarce pastures due to recent storms.

Cheyenne Wyoming Montana Elon Atorme

Henedicts Triumph Over University in Openers

In the opening game of the series a team representing Henedicts defeated the state university by 10 to 0. The contest featured frequent errors and many runs, with windy conditions shaping play. A small crowd observed the match from the stands.

State University

Mag Strong Appointed Postmaster at LeStis

Mag Strong is named postmaster at LeStis replacing Dako who resigned. Washington and Albany officials confirm the appointment in the wake of a mid career posting. The move sets Strong to manage local mail service and district operations.

Mag Strong Lestis Washington Apel Anns i. Bone Pontinastior Edi Albany Conmiy Wye Wee Dako

Cowpunchers Threaten to Plug Reckless Auto Drivers

A frontier tone warns of cowpunchers acting against speeding drivers on rural roads. Local riders claim autos, bicycles, and rigs disturb ranchers and horses. The unnamed source vows swift, violent retaliation to curb careless driving.

Remains of Nicholas Quirk Buried Today

The funeral of Nicholas Quirk who died Wednesday was held at 10 80 oclock at the family home 365 North Fifth Street. Rev Hogbin of the Presbyterian church conducted the service. Burial was in the city cemetery. The Quirk family members Jane and Will Quirk Fremont Nebraska and Mrs Wm Theos Park City Utah attended.

Nicholas Quirk North Fifth Street Hogbin Presbyterian Church City Janes Will Quirk Fremont Nebsona Wm. Theos Park City Utah

Mrs Linton Sells Home in West Site Block

Mrs H Linton sold her house and two vacant lots at the corner of Custer and Spruce streets West Site to R E Pitoh this morning. The property includes a residence and adjacent lots.

Sixth Street Residents Organize Water Company

Residents on Sixth Street plan a meeting Tuesday evening to organize the Sixth Street Water Company and to lay the first cast iron water main in the city. Albany County Bryan Club will meet this evening in the office of W. Holliday.

Sixth Street Sixth Street Water Company Say & Cast Iron Water Main Bryan Club Albany County Wo. Holliday

Local man brutalized in county hospital assault inquiry

Police seek who beat Tom Cuerdon leaving him in critical condition at county hospital. Victim Billy Patterson injured by a punch or hit blamed on 2% Hayes of Centennial Valley, who denies involvement as officers consider warrants.

Billy Patterson Tom Cuerdon Cuerdon Cuenlou Hayes Centennial Valley Vaughman

Jackson Brown Dead at Local Home Burial Arranged

Jackson Brown of Laramie died here at 8 o clock from peritonitis after a brief illness. He was about AA years old and a son of Mrs J Brown Loveheign. The widow will arrive tomorrow morning for the funeral to be held in the church of Wilks, with burial at Lara mule. The deceased came to Muhelty recently and was treated by Dr Hamilton, recovering slightly before relapsing. He had been a member of jl Bika joige and leaves behind a widow and several relatives. Continuous mourning and services will be announced by the family.

Jackson Brown Laramie Periton Fils Laramule Mira J. Brown Indian Brown Lara J. Brown Mee Rice Ant Mae Sanger Muhelty Hamilton Sanday Dir Brown Ollie Hoeal Wilks

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