Evanston Oil Active in Wyoming Area
Evanston Wyoming June reports underway as Kilpatricks and others prepare to sink three wells at Hilard and nearby sites. Pitteburge players secured seven acres of sand, with plans to drill multiple wells. Oil expert Warren of California predicts rich, high quality oil, potentially $79.80 per barrel. Dougherty and Richargou contest Union Pacific land claim, alleging railroad has no title to the Spring Valley tract.
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Evanston
Wyo
Hilliard Spring Valley
Medicine Butte
Cumberland
Foswil
Kilpatricks
Hilard
Pittebureaplya- Tits
FW. Warren
California
Standard Oi
Matt Dougherty
McKinley Declines Third Term Nomination
Washington June 11. The White House releases a statement in which William McKinley says he will not be a candidate for a third term and would not accept a nomination for it. He emphasizes his aim to serve his current term and honor the country, asking the public to avoid any suspicion of seeking a third term. Execut ive Mansion Washington D C June 10 1901.
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William M'Kinley
Executive
Washington, D. C
Boers surrender after war council in Transvaal
News from Pretoria and Pietersburg report Commandant Van Rensburg and a commando surrender. About one hundred men give up with more following. London correspondent notes Mrs. Botha may press peace terms through a Netherlands intermediary. Optimism persists about Boer prospects amid reports of continued military action.
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Landon
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
van Rensburg
Lia Commando
Pietersburg
New York
Routt County Mining Camps Report Progress
Disjointed notes from Routt County mines describe rising activity near Neamieut Springs and Farewell Mountain. Copper waps are mentioned, with plans for systematic development and surface work yielding encouraging results as work expands and ore potential grows.
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Neamieut Springs
Cola
Routt
Maontain
Copper and gold prospects surge in new district mix
Activity rises at Bix Creek between Steamboat Springs and Hahna Peak as a fresh district develops. Copper veins in granite and schist run high grade with ore up to 14 ounces per ton. Yellow Creek and Copper Ridge see exploration and planned shafts deeper than 100 feet. Snow melts and routes reopen as miners flock to 20 copper claims and nearby ventures.
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Agsays
Bix Creek
Steamboat Springs
Hahna Peak
Copper Ridge
University Exercises at Wyoming Commencement Week
The annual Wyoming commencement unfolds with senior supper at Miss Hilda Durlacher’s home. Imperial Dancing club farewell dance, North Star ball, and Thornburg banquet follow, then alumni reception at Blanche Durlocher’s home. Week continues with class night, graduation addresses, and degree conferrals led by President Smitey.
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Hilda Durlacher
Imperial Dancing Club
North Star
Thornburg
Mins Blanche Durlocher
Association
Smitey
Lowell Society
Poor Light Service Hits City as Wires Cause Outages
Report of partial darkness on streets and at major depots due to faulty electrical wiring. Authorities consider petition to city council to fix kinks. Mehlla Superintendent Ware of ChaYenoe cites Union Pacific wreck as context and has not blamed a specific party yet.
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Couniel
Union Paris
Lawton
Pare Fleulur
Ranch rider crushed by horse fall lays hurt in Wyoming
Tex Jacus a prominent range rider on the Bacon ranch near Laramie sustained a severe leg injury when his horse fell during a cattle muster at Bull mountain. Doctors say the leg is broken in three places and the ankle dislocated. he will likely recover but with a stiff leg.
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W. D. Jacus
Buster
Bacon Ranch
Laramie
Jacus
Tex
Bull Mountain
Riverside Ranch
Dr. Brown
J. A. Winkler, Jr
Edson Tunnel Completed on Union Pacific Line
The Edson tunnel east of the Molton tunnel on the Union Pacific is completed and trains will soon run through it. The cut is 1,000 feet long and 0 feet deep, eliminating three curves and two bridges while reducing another curve from five to three degrees. Construction used 4,000 kegs of black powder and 2,400 pounds of dynamite.
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Rachin
Wyo
Molton
Union Pacific
Flowers for the Dead Memorial Day Observance in Laramie
Odd Fellows lodges in Laramie held Memorial Day ceremonies Sunday with large attendance. A procession led by Laramie Kid band and several lodges marched to Mei Cemetery for a burial and memorial address by Rev Frederic Vevns Krueger. The event featured solemn ritual, band music, and a final return to Odd Fellows hall.
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Order
Laramie
Odd Fellowa’ Hall
Third Street
Canton Wyoming No.1
Patriarchs
Albany Lodge
Wyoming
Laramie Rebekah Degree
Mei Cemetery
Canton
Charles F. Kuster
Patriarcha
Frederic Vevns Krueger
Rey. Krieger
Woman Survives Jump From Tying Cha
A woman leaped from an unspecified location named Moman while youths describe chaotic events. She woke bruised and bleeding, details remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident and its cause.
Left Berth While Asleep on Oriental Mail Train
Mrs Phoebe Davie of Los Angeles aged passenger wandered from her sleeper on the No 4 Oriental Mail eastbound train near Winnemucca Cal. She woke into a panic and fell from the platform into the night but was found dazed with a scalp wound and bruises. She was returned to the train and treated. her daughter suffered fright but was relieved the injury was not serious.
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Phoebe Davie
Los Angelen
Cal
Pasenger
Winnemucca
Golconda
Wilhemucca
Winnow Micca
Fisher Bribery Sentence Ties to Foley Murder Case
Deliberate misspellings hint at a district court in Carbon County where a woman named Fisher faced bribery charges related to witnesses in the Foley murder case. She received a fine of unspecified amount for her involvement, with funds traced to a friend.
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Kwanatan
Wye
Dane
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White House
Routt County
University of Wyoming
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Hompsta
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Lisfrank
Hugh Mallen
Hives
Hridae Street
Oma
Mallen
Joan Unsterhill
Fem
MrArthur Brothers
Shermat
B. Alitler
Herman
Edson Tunnel
Odd Fellows
Moman
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