Thousands Witness Performance of Tank in Kemmerer
A Kemmerer crowd cheered a war tank arrival with a public demonstration. Private Robert Newserre explained the tank workings, Lieut. T. W. Arnold urged finishing the job and funding Victory loans, while Lieut. Howell Knight spoke on postwar plans. The Kemmerer band was praised for its music as Mrs. F. A. Gray Evans ton chaired county drives.
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Kemmerer
Lng
Robert New- Serre
T. W. Arnold
Victor Joan
Contline
Tee Arnald
J. R. Arnald
Howell Knight
F. A. Gray Bvanston
Uints County
P. J. Vee
Wilson to Call Extra Session May 12
Paris reports President Wilson plans a special session of Congress likely May 12 to address financial questions and to enact appropriations stalled earlier. The President will not be in Washington to ratify the peace treaty in person, and the Arizona will remain at Brest while the George Washington returns with troops.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Congress
Senate
Arizona
Washington
George Washington
America
Brest
Ver the Top Campaign for Victory Loan in Kemmerer Style
County banks under chairman directions will push the drive to raise funds for the Victory Loan. Lincoln County quota is 420000, 89500 below the fourth quota. National goal is 4500000. Notes bear 4 percent interest with partial tax exemption, four year maturity, three year redemption option. Chairman E L Smith to convene meeting tonight to organize subcommittees and teams.
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Huey County
Lincoln County
E. L. Smith
Arizona Wyoming Oil Company launches field plans
Lincoln County and western Wyoming gain focus as the Arizona Wyoming Oil Company announces ready for immediate operations. They control 2220 acres in Fossil field and plan shallow drilling with three rigs, tanks, and a Bere sands test planned for early summer. Board includes Willey Covlam Mullen Grambling Corbis.
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Lincoln County
Wyoming
Arizona-Wyoming Oil Company
Scone
Pat Holohan
P. L. Mullen
Bere Sands
Main St
Salt Lake City
Willey
D. C. Covlam
Salt Lake
J. H. Grambling
Sheridan
C. D. Corbis
Reno
Grambling
Wyoming Bond Issue Support Flows Light in Local Vote
Cheyenne news reports bond issue support appears strong in major cities like Cheyenne Sheridan Casper Laramie and other towns yet turnout is low in parts of the state. Kemmerer shows 247 votes with Precinct No 1 all in for bonds and Precinct No 2 tallying 160 in favor amid one negative vote as locals weigh the impact and urgency of road and county needs.
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Cheyenne
Sheridan
Casper
Laramie
Steko
Honda
Pathy
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Banda
Kilean
Warness
Insue
Military ultimatum targets Cheyenne liquor dealers
Cheyenne authorities and licensed dealers faced a military ultimatum after noon Monday urging a ten day crackdown to "clean house" of vice and demoralization. Police and city leaders prepared for reforms amid fears of impacts on local liquor commerce and public order.
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Cheyenne
P. W. de T
A. Russell
Vajor H. C. Fraser
Law Enforcement Division
War Department
E. Jone
Bottling Works to Build New ThreeStory Plant
Rumor says Kemmerer will soon see work begin on a three story brick building to house the bottling works now run by E. W. Holmes. The new site will replace the present plant and add needed space, occupying 25 by 70 feet of ground.
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Kemmerer
E. W. Holmes
Sheep shears strike ends as 186 workers return to job
Turbulent week at the Watts big shearing corral ends when 27 striking shearers resume at 18 cents per head, after management and foreman dispute over pay. The plant, praised as among the largest, expected about 190,000 sheep to be shorn this season. Ed Barrett commented on the dispute and job conditions as talks resumed.
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George C. Watts
New Corral
Conte Head
Mayer Wins Case In Justice Court
The cave of C. 8. Mayer ve. Mra. C. A. Crafton was tried this ment for her, for the amount of $137.50 and interest, costs and attorney fees. The suit involved payment for the construction of an irrigation ditch which Crafton contended had not been completed according to contract. The plaintiff was represented by Ivan S. Jones and the defendant by R. R. Rose.
Will Hold Court Session Saturday
Hon. J. R. Arnold of the District Court will sit with Hon. J. W. Tidbull of Lagamie on Saturday to hear probate matters for the estates of Claus F. Stoffers and Amos W. Smith. Interested parties have been notified to appear.
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J. R. Arnold
District Court
Saur
J. W. Tidbull
Lagamie
Claus F. Stoffers
Amos W. Smith
Hotel Manager Arrested on Charge Violating Closing Law
Granger residents were upset Sunday night by the arrest of Wm. Munhol land, manager of Hotel Grang er, on a charge of selling minor on Sunday. He appeared in court Monday morning with O. E. Melvin of Kommerer at a preliminary hearing, and the case was set for next Thursday the 24th.
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Granger
Wm. Munholland
O. E. Melvin
Kommerer
Carlow pleads guilty to serious family mistreatment charge
Sheriff Oakley holds Carlow in custody after he pleads guilty to a serious charge of family mistreatment involving his 15 year old stepdaughter. District court appearance follows the plea as the case proceeds toward resolution.
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Carlow
Oakley
Lincoln Fett
Kemmerer City Election Seen Lightly Entered
A Kemmerer city election on May 13 draws little public interest with few candidates and possible dark horses. Rumors mention a prominent man who declined to run while financial strains loom over the town administration due to depleted revenue and lost saloon license income. Last year's volatile ticket of A. J. for mayor, Andrew Morrow, E. L. Smith for council sparked talk, though details fade amid ongoing political ambiguity.
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Kemmerer
A. J. In
Andrew Morrow E. L. Smith
Dr. Marquis
Kemmerer People Visit Ol Well
Dr Bob Hocker returned from a trip to the Binay oi fhelde and made a phone call to the new pusher who created excitement in the parts. Davis and H R. aided in selecting oil locations amid local chatter about prospects and neighborly visits.
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Bob” Hocker
Binay Oi Fhelde
Nelahbo
Cal
Wiled Hoa
Aceon Pan Davis
H.R. m
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County Say
Cokeville
Auburn
George Smith
Bottling Works
Ed Barrett
Ferd Sae
Meyer
Ol Well
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