Thousands Witness Tank Performance in Kemmerer
Crowds line the streets as a tank is unloaded on a siding and climbs a hill in Kemmerer. Private Robert New-Serre explains the tank’s workings, Lieut. T. W. Arnold urges finishing the job and supporting Victory loans, while Lieut. Howell Knight garners applause. Mrs. F. A. Gray Evans ton and county officials praise the crowd’s support and the Kemmerer band earns accolades for accompanying the event.
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Lng
Robert New- Serre
T. W. Arnold
Victor Joan
Contline
Tee Arnald
J. R. Arnald
Kemmerer
Howell Knight
Wilson Calls Extra Session May 12 For Peace Treaty
Paris reports President Wilson will summon a special session of Congress around May 12 from France to address financial questions and pass appropriation bills tied to the peace treaty. The George Washington will return with troops while the Arizona remains docked at Brest awaiting orders.
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Paris
Wilson
France
Congress
Senate
Arizona
Washington
George Washington
America
Brest
Ver the Top For County Campaign In Kemmerer Style
The Victory Loan drive begins as county banks under local chairmen mobilize to raise funds. Lincoln county's quota is 420000, $89500 under the fourth's target, with a national goal of 4500000. Notes offer 4 percent interest, four year maturity with possible three year redemption, and tax exemptions on portions. Chairman E L Smith will chair a meeting tonight to form subcommittees and teams and organize the effort.
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Huey County
Lincoln County
E. L. Smith
Arizona-Wyoming Oil Company plans expansion in Fossil field
The Arizona-Wyoming Oil Company announces ready-to-operate plans with 2220 acres in Fossil field and three rigs. Head driller Pat Holohan and superintendent P L Mullen lead a crew preparing shallow wells to conserve oil, with a test well planned for Bere sands. Board members include M S Willey, D C Covlam, P L Mullen, J H Grambling, and C D 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 Vote Light In Local Referendum
Cheyenne April 23 Returns from bond election coming in slow. All indications point to the issue carrying by a large majority in Cheyenne Sheridan Casper Laramie and larger cities. In Kemmerer with 247 votes cast Precinct No 1 supported bonds while Precinct No 2 totaled 160 votes in favor with one negative vote. The overall turnout showed limited enthusiasm and no strong public opinion on the bond issue.
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Cheyenne
Sheridan
Casper
Laramie
Steko
Honda
Pathy
Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Banda
Kilean
Warness
Insue
Military ultimatum to Cheyenne liquor dealers and immoral women
Military officials served Cheyenne city government and licensed dealers with a ten day ultimatum to "clean house" of vice and demoralization. The move, approved by War Department enforcement leaders P W De t, H C Fraser, and A Russell, aimed to curb vice and protect soldiers, with city officials warned of action if reforms were not adopted.
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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 Three Story Plant
Rumor says Kemmerer will soon see the start of work on a three story brick building to house the bottling works now run by E. W. Holmes. The new plant will replace the present site, provide needed space, and occupy a 25 by 70 foot ground area.
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Kemmerer
E. W. Holmes
Sheep Shearers End Vacation at Price Agreement
Turbulence at the large Watts managed shearing corral eased as 186 shearers returned to work on Tuesday at 18 cents per head after earlier strikes. The plant, among the world’s largest, expects about 190,000 sheep to be shorn this season. Foreman led a gang to operate at 14 1/2 cents per head while wool growers supported their flocks. The shutdown ended amid management and worker negotiations.
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George C. Watts
New Corral
Conte Head
Meyers Wins Case In Justice Court
The cave of C. 8. Mayer ve. Mra. C. A. Crafton was tried for $137.50 plus interest costs and attorney fees over an irrigation ditch construction dispute. Plaintiff counsel Ivan S. Jones and defendant R. R. Rose presented the case.
Court Session Saturday To Hear Probate Filings
Hon J R Arnold of the District Court and Hon J W Tidbull of Lagamie will hold a joint session Saturday to hear matters connected with probate filings for two estates 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 city residents reacted after William Munholm land, manager of the Hotel Granger, was arrested Sunday for selling liquor on the Sabbath. O E Melvin of Kommerer represented him at a Monday preliminary hearing, with the case set for Thursday the 24th.
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Granger
Wm. Munholland
O. E. Melvin
Kommerer
Carlow Pleads Guilty To Serious Charge
Carl ow pleads guilty to a serious charge of family mistreatment. Sheriff Oakley holds Carl ow in custody as the District Court reviews the case involving his stepdaughter, aged 15, with further details unclear in the readable text.
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Carlow
Oakley
Lincoln Fett
Kemmerer City Election Attracts Little Attention
The Kemmerer city election is set for May 13 with no declared candidates so far. Some dark horses are being groomed, while at least one prominent name has declined to run. Fiscal strains from depleted revenues may dampen campaign activity and test the new town administration’s ability to manage through a lean year. A past organizing ticket for mayor and council is recalled, suggesting lingering interest despite the current silence.
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Kemmerer
A. J. In
Andrew Morrow E. L. Smith
Dr. Marquis
Kemmerer Visitors Tour Oil Fields
Dr Bob Hocker returned from a trip to the Binay oi fhelde area where neighbors gathered at the new pusher. Davis and H R. helped select oil locations amid excitement over the activity in the fields.
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Bob” Hocker
Binay Oi Fhelde
Nelahbo
Cal
Wiled Hoa
Aceon Pan Davis
H.R. m
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