21 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1906
Page
1
A coroner's jury ruled that Bhier shot Hf Storm with felonious intent at the Khier road ranch east of Lanier during a feud. The shooting occurred on the Khier road ranch, and details indicate a deliberate act leading to Storm's death.
The Standard announces Angus Jo McDonald's candidacy for the Republican nomination in Mevreetae Wyoming. The move adds a fourth avowed candidate in a contest already featuring three rivals with Northern Wyoming expected to endorse McDonald.
A mail stage attempt to ford the Grey Bull River at Otto Wyoming ended when the stage was carried downstream and the mail lost. Searchers pursue the ponies while the driver pays $60 to recover the horses.
The Woman's Club held an open meeting at the Spafford home. Mrs Kerr of Denver spoke on the goals and work of the Denver Woman's Club, highlighting its departments and reform initiatives in schools and prisons. Members discussed discussion luncheons and pledged unity for the coming year.
Thermopolis Wyoming reports the death of "Grandma" Evans, claimed as the oldest woman in Northern Wyoming, who died yesterday due to heart failure. The obituary notes her long life and local prominence in the community.
Kearney of Sheridan Wyoming received a $600 draft from the Krug Brewing Company for suggesting the name Luxus for a new beer to be marketed. The prize was awarded after the company reviewed proposed names and selected the best fit for the product.
James H. Newell, George Newell, and O. F Caton report Toltec sheep-owners have mostly not sheared yet but say the lamb crop is exceptionally good, averaging over ninety percent. No crops were rained. high altitude favors dry conditions and abundant wild hay. The party received charity support for the period and members plan to depart this afternoon.
Citizens vote to stage Cheyenne Frontier Day this fall with no charge to the public. Committee plans fundraising to cover all costs and keep the celebration on Frontier grounds free for attendees.
Lovell Wyoming June 20 The Byron O company drilling for oil has tapped a tremendous artesian flow that cannot be controlled. Water is flooding the surrounding country and threatens a serious calamity as the well spouts uncontrollable water at high velocity.
The University Board of Trustees held their annual business meeting this afternoon. Two members in town for the session were Mikes Harrier Knight of Cheyenne and J F Blake of Byanston.
City electricity users are informed that the company plans to offer a day current. Applications have been made by a new syndicate in the business and the firm will build day service to the extent needed.
The report records multiple items including a warranty deed from Lowe Mann to Herman Mah and Heritie Male for $150 on land described as N B13 and Wh of 8B. lot details and a plat in towne ship 16 range 74. Articles of incorporation filed by Lovejoy Novelty Works with capital $50 006. A warranty deed from Hatley Cornwall and Josephine Cornwall to William McCune for one pillar and other considerations, covering part of lot 1 2 and 3 block 192 constituting a saloon. Harry Ho Annis and wife to Mary Ellen Annis and Grace Irene Annis, lot 6, block 214, residence property on Fifth Street.
The Carnegie Library board has purchased The Pilaking of America a ten volume work edited by Robert Marion La Follette with William Handy as managing editor The volumes cover People and Social Life Statesmanship and Diplomacy Industry and Finance Trade and Commerce Agriculture Mining and Metallurgy Science and Invention Labor Army and Navy Public Welfare The series offers information on current public issues from reliable unprejudiced writing.
The Boomerang notes a class meeting where clones exhibit no animosity after a trying ordeal. Members display commendable self restraint with good breeding evident in exchanged quips and mutual courtesy, an example to be copied in future affairs.
The rolling mill is back in full operation and will produce continuous steel joints in July. The Little Mill is expected to be running next week. Rock Springs coal supply arrived to support operations and reduce delays. Blueprints show 1,000 tons of steel blooms and billets loaded for shaping, with breakdowns converting semi finished product to reheat and remelt at 28 to 25 tons per day. Crack Belle bolts reach 10,000 pounds daily. spike machine output is 60 kegs daily once active.
The University Library has not received several volumes of the Lara mine Sentinel donated by Dr. Fintrack. Missing issues span 1875 to 1887 with dates in May 188, August 1875, and others. Residents of Laramie are asked to help locate these missing numbers for the library collection.
G H Huntly is reported to have moved out into the countryside following a cattle matter. R Hecht has returned from Centennial with updates on local affairs.
Passenger routes from Laramie to Denver and back with dates July 10 11 12 14 15 and 18. Agreement notes annual Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks meeting led by J. W. Emmons as agent.
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