Colorado capitalists seize leases amid Laramie oil gas rush
Colorado capitalists have quietly secured leases on a twelve mile square tract between the Caldwell ranch and rem and plan immediate wells. Laramie will see oil from nearby fields and abundant natural gas. locals report gas in several wells and gas could be piped to the city if pressure holds. The Crawford ranch rejected a lease offer with a 10 percent royalty, preferring to develop its own oil land.
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Laramie
Evanston
Walcott
Laramie Plains
Colorado
Caldwell Ranch
Rem
Crawford Ranch
Crawford
Mansfield Ranch
Prof
Conley
Judge Caldwell
John Gray
Pure galena specimen found in Freezeout district
In Walcott Wyoming on June 13 a specimen of almost pure galena was brought in from the Freezeout mining district. The deposit is claimed to be very large with Walcott as the nearest railroad point.
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Wacott
Wyo
Walcott
Sargent Arrested for Cruelty Again in Jackson Valley Case
Attorney Simpson reports John D. Sargent was arrested for cruelty and aggravated assault by his eldest daughter in Jackson valley. At trial the underage daughter withdrew the complaint on condition she could leave him forever, and the case was dismissed as she departed the home.
Brakeman Hurt After Fall From Freight Train
Cheyenne Wyoming June 1 A Wright Brakeman on Union Pacific freight train No 18 fell between the cars near Pine Bluffs. He suffered a broken leg head and shoulder injuries and possible internal damage. He is in critical condition at the county hospital.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
J. Eb] Wright
Pine Bluffs
Eighteenth Victim in Port Royal Mine Disaster
West Newton Pa June 13 The Port Royal mine disaster toll rises to eighteen with the death of Harvey Beveridge at McKeenport hospital. A rescue party entered the mine near midnight and searched about a half mile. David James body found between entrances 10 and 11. Five bodies recovered since the first explosion. thirteen still in the mine. More rescue attempts expected as experienced miners anticipate further recoveries.
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West Newton
Harvey, Beveridge
McKeenport
Port Royal
David James
Sale of 100 Horses Near Cheyenne from Dr Carey
Knoxville Inc of Cheyenne bought 100 head of horses from Dr Carey. The animals were mostly mares from his ranch about thirty miles north of Cheyenne. The sale took place yesterday in Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Knoxville
Carey
Bauman awarded $1500 in railroad death suit
Cheyenne June 1. Bichile G Bauman, widow of a railroad man from Laramie, sued the Union Pacific Railroad for 25000 after her husband was crushed January 13 when a pusher engine struck a caboose at Lookout. The court awarded her 1500 damages.
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Cheyenne, Wyc
Bichile G. Bauman
Union Payelite Railroad Company
Lookout
Bauman
Laramie
Army Officer Arrested for Embezzlement at Bacolor
Mania June 13 Lieutenant Henry T Mitchell of the Forty first volunteer regiment is arrested and to be tried by court martial for embezzling 277 in public funds at Bacolor Manila. Philippine commission passes acts on fourteen judicial circuits and announces appointments including General Mariano Trias governor Cavite and Captain James Hill treasurer. A Pennsylvania grand jury recommends solitary confinement with bread and water for the tramp nuisance.
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Henry T. Mitchell
Forty-first Volunteer Regiment
Bacolor
Manila
Philippine Commission
Mariano Trias
Cavite
R M. Shearson
Ambrosio Flores
Riz[u
James Hill
Forty-second Regiment
Docot F. Krohn
Nueva Bella
Richard C. Day
Mob ready to lynch imprisoned African Americans in Louisiana
Reports from Shreveport and nearby towns describe armed groups surrounding jails where dozens of African Americans are held after the murder of John Gray Foster. Civilians, not official guards, control the prisoners as crowds fear a lynching despite no violence by night. Foster’s brother in law Governor McMillan’s family ties noted.
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Shreveport
John Gray Foster
Grieveport
H. P. Wells
Kinnebrew
Prince Edwards
Bossier City
Red River
Foster
McMillan
Tennessee
Loulatana
Edwards
Fosster
Four Thousand Millionaires In United States And Poetry
A Boston paper argues that none of the nation's four thousand millionaires can write poetry as truthfully as common truth, reflecting on wealth and artistic ability in a satirical note.
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Boston
United States
Unlucky German Launching In Kiel Harbor
Emperor William accompanied by Prince Henry of Russia and Kaiser's cabinet arrived to witness the launching of battleship Zaehringen at Germania yard. Weather delayed the ceremony to the afternoon as cranes shifted shores. two men killed and three injured when a crane collapsed.
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Kiel
Emperor Willam
Prince Henry
Russia
Germania Yarda
Hohenzol
Khilling
Shipyards to Close as Strike Spreads Across Newport News
Newport News June 13 1 000 men will be laid off at Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company due to the machinists strike. The total out now reaches 2 000 and the plant may close by Saturday night. Shipyards nationwide reportedly will not concede to machinist demands, with plants where strikes occur closing indefinitely.
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Newport News
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Company
Bell Company Opposed to Cheyenne Franchise Fight
The Bell Telephone Company opposes a Denver firm’s bid for a city telephone franchise in Cheyenne Wyoming. A council committee heard arguments from the Bell representatives and the matter will return before the council when the new franchise is acted upon. The rival offers rates about half of Bell’s charges.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
Bell Telephone Company
Bel Company
Mrs McKinley Improves in Washington June Report
Washington dispatch reports Mrs McKinley improving after consul tation with physicians. They say she expects to spend part of the day in a rolling chair. The update notes continued favorable signs following medical review.
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Washington
Resurrection mine sale rumored in Leadville deal
Leadville Colorado June 13 There is strong belief a major sale of the Resurrection mine is imminent. The terms are reported agreed upon and the deal hinges on confirming the property's physical condition. Rumors point to an English syndicate buyer and an absolute sale price around four and a half million dollars. The mine's value is stated at more than 4.6 million.
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Leadville
Colo
Harvesters Pouring In From Kansas to Missouri Border
Ninety five harvest lands from Fort Leow Kak area left today for various pollet. In the Southern Kansas wheat belt about 160 have departed this town along one road. Westbound movements are crowded, with many from Missouri and other states joining. Experienced Kansas field hands await a ten day wait due to late crop timing.
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Kak
Kansas Wheat Belt
Missouri
Inves
Kansas
Waltig
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