28 Jun 1907
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
1
A worn English crown found in Ed Thompsons pocket ties him to a burglary case at Woody. Thompson, employed at the Webber saw mill, denies the charge but faces a preliminary hearing after Sheriff Bath captured him and found the coin among Webber's stolen purse valuables.
A brief report notes coal fields are to be developed with parties in this area. Details on the specific fields, parties involved, and timelines are not provided in the readable text.
The survey vessels geologic teams to Wyoming coal basins led by A C Veatch. It notes Rawlins and Rock Springs fields with extensive seams and potential future value. Big Muddy and Glen Kech areas near Casper show lower grade coal but possible importance.
Fragmentary text describes bituminous steam coal as a standard Western trade type and mentions limited extent coverage. It notes a Veatch party will conduct thorough examination during the coming period.
A telegram from Harry Gooden says Bonden's mother in Omaha is much better and that a potential operation will not be performed if her condition continues to improve. The message indicated she had been seriously ill but is now stabilizing.
Centennial boosters say the new city hotel, still under construction, will not be finished by July Fourth but kitchens and dining rooms will be ready to serve visitors. The project aims to attract guests to the City of Boosters with partial opening.
Jim Price arrived home from Laramie where he studied several years and will stay in Casper with his mother and brother over the summer. Mate Weeler returned from the Wyoming University after two years and will work with Sirvesor Kingdon while his brother George joins a surveying outfit near Rock Springs for the summer.
Beecher and Stanewy presented Jesse James to a full tent crowd at Laramie on July 5. The troupe offered new stage properties and costumes and drew strong audience interest promising a successful season ahead of St Abilene Reflector.
P Arnold visits Cheyenne while Thurman and Carl Arnold fish Fish Creek. Miss Macintyre of Denver guests of Mrs Chris Jones and J W Boles party. Chas Popp returns to Denver after a week with relatives. Mina Howell of Lincoln plans summer with sister Emma Howell Knight. Mrs Lucia Hodgenan goes to Cheyenne to see son George in hospital. Enoch Hamer arrives with daughter Bosale remains for burial. Mrs L M Newell of Chicago aids Baptist missions in Cheyenne. Mrs Stone of Evanston, university trustees member, to visit P Arnold family.
City residents use water supply causing a shortage at the university. Professors work in laboratories between 1 p.m. and 3 a.m. to conduct experiments. Water thieves are apprehended daily by special police, but many ordinance violators remain.
The civil service commission announces examinations for railway mail clerks on August 4 in all free delivery post offices in Utah Wyoming and Nevada. Applicants aged 16 to 35 are eligible.
The report notes that Pushing Into the North Park and a grading gang known as S. HP and P Gangs have been relocated to North Fork.
Builders rush to finish the Mountain View hotel and a new pavilion as grading moves to a single road west of North Mark. Carpentry crews, led by Mrs Sadie Reed and Mr Prouty, prepare cream parlor and crowd facilities for the Boomerang centennial celebration.
The remeling of Beanie Tamer who died in Ogden Wednesday morning arrived today on No. 4 and were taken to the Hamer home. Funeral arrangements to be held Sunday afternoon remain undecided. The remains were accompanied by the deceased's parents Mr and Mrs Raoel Hane former residents of this city.
The remains of Fails Harlson killed in a Gleneyre accident were shipped to Colorado Springs for burial. His widow and Mrs. Burns accompanied the body on the trip.
Woods Landing youth James Pollock remains unconscious after a crushing head injury from a fall from a four horse mount. Doctors report no lasting complications yet and expect recovery, though his condition remains critical at noon.
Preliminary hearings for the men charged with stealing shoe wire were continued to July 8 to allow both sides time to secure witnesses. The accused were released on personal bail and returned home.
The Seabury dipping outlet completed dipping all the mile cows in the city this afternoon and will close for the season. The machinery will be stored at stockyards and Manager Springer returns to bin headquarters in Denver after a highly successful run.
The article reports a hospital operation for Fireman Geo Hodgman at Cheyenne Hospital, with Mrs Hodgman traveling to assist. Union Pacific plans extensive Green River improvements including a brick two story depot at about 40000, new crew buildings, and over four miles of track, nearly doubling yard capacity. Ongoing railroad rate discussions in Illinois surface, with President Harriman warning of possible legal action if net passenger earnings fall after July 1. Other items note Hahn's Peak engine overhaul, district foreman and staff moves, and shop repairs for waycars and hoghoads land equipment.
A garbled note honors Bill's Budget marking twenty one years at the helm of The Budget and its growth. It commends the editor's typographic style and long leadership, predicting many more years of success.
In Cheyenne on June 28 the Wyoming Cattle Growers Association reports broad support for federal land control measures, with an officer stating 0 percent opposition from respondents. The campaign plans to gauge sheepmen and other groups, as 1500 sheepmen statewide may resist the administration’s grazing policies. Wyoming’s delegates show mixed views. among 21 clubs, 16 oppose, while 13 livestock groups are split, and 36 organizations at Denver show 87 against and eight for the lands policy.
In Cheyenne on Ridge Street a Japanese laborer identified as M. Orita died after two days of severe injuries from being struck by a fant passenger train. The incident occurred Tuesday evening near Ridge. Mrs Bima Howell Knight, county school superintendent, will depart Monday for a ten day inspection tour of Aljing County schools.
Inquiry into the accounts of ex County Treasurer Hicks reveals he could not finish the examination or provide a statement as he had not completed his work and declined further comments.
The piece discusses female restraint and mystery as valued traits. It cites a folklore tale of a wife using a charm to avoid quarrels, revealing the remedy was merely water. It quotes Woman's Life advising never speak of yourself and to listen, noting the tension between talking and listening and the rarity of good listeners.
A classroom discussion turns to gravity as a student questions the Earth’s attraction and Newton’s apple. The teacher prompts critical thinking about why objects fall and whether lunar attraction would differ, while a student asks about a home run ball’s trajectory.
Last night the Literary Club elected its new officers to serve the next six months. The slate includes president Mary Harris, vice president Thomas Lee, secretary Anna Moore, and treasurer Robert Clark.
Meeting at the Carnegie Library covered humane work in Wyoming. Speakers highlighted state efforts to protect children and animals, the creation of a state board, and ongoing debates on livestock care and dipping cattle.
The Baptist ladies bake day will be held tomorrow June 2 at Constenn’s store? hall. Organizers invite community members to attend and purchase homemade baked goods to support church activities.
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