District Court Closes Docket in May Term Prep
The District Court discharged the jury after guilty pleas from Steve and Nick Kragovich on aggravated assault. Most liquor-case defendants pled guilty and fines fell near minimums. Marion Ree faced a $700 total fine with costs. Three criminal cases were tried. none resulted in convictions. A murder case with a hung jury, the Lasich trial, was continued to May term. The next trial is on the back page.
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Steve
Nick Kragovich
J. W. Sammon
Imut
Marion Ree
Christmas
Emerens
Lasich
Wm. Krull
J. W. Samson
Jurie
Baranee
Commission builds 571 miles of road in two-year plan
The State Highway Commission aims to complete 571 miles of highways by May 1921, with 200.6 miles already finished. Additional maintenance covers about 1019 miles, and new shops were built in Cheyenne, Casper, and Sheridan. Federal funding provided nearly a million dollars of equipment under a 1918 act.
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State Highway Commission
Sint of March
McCalman
Mayoh
Cheyenne
Casper
Sheridan
Congress
White House Ought to Be in Each Capitol Says Congressman
A fragmented report from Pittahorg on November 23 notes a proposal to place a White House model in every foreign capital representing United States interests. The idea sparked debate as Congressman Porter and others weighed feasibility and diplomatic impact amid overseas representation concerns.
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White House
Capitol
Pittahorg
Rene
Leases To Be Made Special Order For Balance Of Period
Washington reports the Department of the Interior will make leasing in Salt Creek and other fields a special order for the remainder of the present administration. Salt Creek leases are expected to begin within days and proceed regularly. Permits under new law continue, with California 40, Wyoming 21, Nevada 10, Montana 9, New Mexico 8, Alaska 6, Arizona 6, Utah 5, Washington 2, Idaho and others 1 each.
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Washington
State
Department of the Interior
Salt Creek
Standard Oil Company of Indiana
Midwest Refining Company
Californa
Wyoming
Nevada
Montana
New Mexico
Alaska
Arizona
Utah
Idaho
South Dakota
Colorado
Cheyenne
Canvassing Board Publishes Lincoln County Vote Count
The Lincoln county canvassing board completed the official general election tally showing no changes from the unofficial counts. Key results include Louis C. Jensen falling short by 45 votes in the Democratic state house race, Arnold winning the county, Oakley up 277 on Alex Scott, Miss La Chapelle ahead of Mrs. Mudmundeon for clerk of court by 154, and Roxanberg retaining ancestry.
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Lincoln County
Fred Haney
Justices of the Peace
Mr. Arnold
Sheriff Oakley
Alex Scott
Miss la Chapelle
Mudmundeon
Roxanberg
Oakley
Rosenberg
Kemmerer
Justice
Visiting Attorneys in Kemmerer Tie Up Court Work
Former Attorney General D A Preston spent days in Kemmerer aiding relatives of Miss Velda Wright in pursuing Wm Robinson. A replevin suit Anna Richey vs Davison Bros was continued to the next term. A hung appeal by Mrs Richey on cattle theft charges awaits decision after year’s start. Carl Cook of Afton and Me J D Jones of Pocatello also visited, assisting local proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Preston
Kemmerer
Preston
Velda Wright
Wm. Robinson
Anna Richey
Davison Bros
Eae
Mr. Jones
Armenian and Turkish Forces Drive Civilians Across Borders
Cablegram reports Turkish nationalist troops driving Armenian women and children into Aleppo, while Kemalist forces capture Erivan, Kars, and Alexandropol. Ardent refugees flood toward Batum and Tiflis amid food shortages and severe safety concerns.
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Hust
Aliat
Aleppo
Jerusalem
Caucasus
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Erivan
Kars
Alexandropol
Batum
Black Sea
Fathi
Republic of Georgia
Thors
Ald
Will of Thomas Sned don Probated in District Court
The will of the late Thomas Sned don was admitted to probate in the District Court Tuesday afternoon and letters testamentary were issued to Mrs. Christina Sneddon, the widow. The estate valued in the petition is uncertain but includes property in Utah and Idaho. under the will, the entire estate goes to Mrs. Sneddon. Attorney H. R. Christman handles the rebate proceedings.
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Thomas Sneddon
District Court
Christina Sneddon
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming to Have Another Railroad in Goshen County
The Union Pacific is authorized to build a 43 mile branch from Nebraska into Goshen and Scotts Bluff counties in Wyoming at an estimated cost of 8.895 million dollars. The new line will enhance transportation for a rich agricultural region. Rock Springs lawyers Mr. Muir and Mr. Brown have been in district court on ongoing business.
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Union Pacific Railroad Company
The
Interstate Commission
Goshens Hole
Nebraska
Scotts Bluff County
Goshen County
Fiomahh
Robinson
Muir
Brown
Rock Springs
District Court
Stray Elks to Stage Big Wrestling Event in Kemmerer
The Stray Elks announce a major wrestling show at Lyceum Hall in Kemmerer featuring Mike Yokel the middleweight champion against Art Chester of Pocatello. Yokel has clashed with Jack Harbertson of Ogden who beat Yokel in one match, while Chester seeks an upset. The event, set for Friday December 3, is billed as Kemmerer’s largest athletic affair in years as dance plans progress for the Stray Elks’ Saturday celebration.
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Kemmerer
Mike Yokel
Elks
Yokel
Art Chester
Pocatello
Chester
Jack Harbertson
Ogden
Harbertson
Lyceum Hall
Stray Elks
High School Opens Cafeteria for Student Lunches
A local high school will open a cafeteria next Monday at noon to serve light lunches at cost. Sixty to seventy students who bring lunches or parts of meals may opt to purchase items, with preparation by the home economics class and kitchen renovations completed for serving.
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Home Economies
Aia
Eastern Star to entertain Masons and families
The ladies of the Eastern Star will entertain the Masons and their families at cards in the Manonie Hall tomorrow night. A most enjoyable evening is anticipated.
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Eastern Star
Manonie Hall
Armenian Relief Committee forms in Lincoln county drive
Warren Morse field director of Near East Relief Society spoke in two churches about Armenia relief. He warned that half of Armenia’s population was massacred by Turks in five years and nearly a million children need aid. A local committee led by Morse aims to raise 3500 dollars as Lincoln county’s share of a 50000 state goal.
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Warren Morse
Lincoln County
Armenia
Mir
Cheyenne
The
Near East Relief Society
Episcopal Church
Methodist Church
Morse
Belef
Mr. Morse
N. W. Reynolds
Rev. Nash
Fr. Schillinger
Mya
P. J. Quealy
Ivan 8. Jones
JM. Jone
Coonanies
Leach
Divorce Mill in Operation Ends Two Marriages
The divorce mill operated briefly on Tuesday afternoon granting Alf P. Roberts and Anna Richey divorces from their matrimonial bonds. Roberts cited extreme cruelty by his wife who had married him a year after leaving Joe Appidoca. Richey received a decree from Curtis J. Richey for deception. Mrs. Long hosted Fortnightly and Bridge clubs with bridge, refreshments.
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Alf P. Roberts
Anna Richey
Oberts
Joe Appidoca
J. W. Sammon
Curtis J. Richey
Near East Relief workers aid Turkish Armenians appeal
An America to the Rescue appeal highlights Near East Relief efforts in Turkey. It cites 229 orphanages and 110000 orphans cared for, plus 63 hospitals and 12 clinics supporting Armenian civilians amid massacres. The piece stresses donor duty and lists state and county officials backing the relief program.
Bankers Keep U S From Dropping Into Chaos Says Nash
C W Nash president Nash Motors states bankers slowed fall in early fall preventing a severe crisis. He argues curbed lending avoided oversupply and price cuts, noting the economy is stabilizing and gradually recovering. He says public mood improved as buying picked up and conditions normalizing.
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Nash Motors Company
United States
C. W. Nash
Federal Reserve System
Christmas Seals On Sale In Kemmerer And Region
Otto Brullay of Minneapolis praising the Northwest Tuberculosis Conference urges Wyoming support for Christmas Seals campaign. The Wyoming Public Health Association plans to place seals on sale immediately at local banks and stores in Kemmerer to raise funds for the coming year.
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Cheyenne
Wyonine Public Health Association
Northwest
Otto F. Brullay
Minneapolis
Canmittes
Wyoming Association
National Tuberculosis Association
Mr Brafley
Mixa Etta M. Dobbin
Wyoming Pulicv Health Association
Minnesota
National Association
Mr& Quenly
Wyoming
Kemmerer
Piney Field Operators Halted By Weather In Idaho
L F Fletcher, active on a well in the Dry Piney field, is in Kemmerve for repairs as operations near discontinuance due to impending weather. Clinton, president of Idaho Oil Company, notes the situation impacting field activity.
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L. F. Fletcher
Cretacous
Kemmerve
Clinton
Idaho Oil
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Athelbert Nevin
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Inte Morgan
Sear
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