Cokeville shooting spree ends with deputy’s courage
In Cokeville a deadly ambush injured several and killed one man, Bacon, after a night of firing from an unknown assailant. Deputy Sheriff A. B. Skruggs and city marshal conducted the pursuit, sparking inquests that attributed the death to rifle fire during a posse operation.
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Bad Man
Deeling
Marshal Skruggs
Posse
Cokeville
Omergammow Tien
Rock Springs
Wyoming
Chas Bunner
Ile
Peter Anderon
Asheows
Wyman Hotel
Sherif A. B. Scruggs
Marbal
Wee
Mam
Berugge
Het
Ne Fewr
Bonner & Collet Aleom
Marchal Reymolds
Iie Ulive
Grant
Fa Bacon
Beruggs
Bacon
Btoter
Scruggs
Utah
Ward
John Arnold
Carnahan
Whitneys
Alto
A. B. Skruggs
Whitney
Cokeville strike unrest and sheriff’s investigation
Sheriff Ward falls ill in Cokeville delaying probe into the shooting. Robert Ryan, held by Cokeville authorities, is arrested in Kemmerer and later released as the strike situation cools. A stockade around the shops and pump station restricts non union workers while the company says normal conditions will resume soon.
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Ward
Cokeville
Elss
Kemmerer
Fiers
The Strike Situation Deepens as Workers Remain Out
Railroad cites location closures and shop employees still on strike with no new developments. Company claims remaining positions unfilled while union leaders vow continued walkout. Wage talks stalled, workers organized around key depots and yards.
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Railroad
Kemmerer Planing Mill and Business Growth Plans
Development in Kemmerer moves forward with local capital funding new two story brick buildings. M S Kemmerer plans offices and county records space above a new brick block. Banking and trust firms eye new homes, while the Rathbun hotel and other brick structures rise on the triangle near First National Bank.
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Kemmerer
Odd Fellows
First National Bank
Kemmerer’ ‘Mevings Bank
Truat Company
Geveral Businessen
Triangle
Larry Quealy
Kummorer
Model Home Renovations Create Western Wyoming Showcase
A summer remodeling of the Quealy residence transformed it into a comfortable, expansive dwelling. A large reception hall opens to a rear addition with a varied flowering conservatory. The updated kitchen and new dairy room highlight modern amenities as design and construction progress.
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Quealy
Wyoming
Opal locals celebrate prominent business duo return
Mrs. Matt Bowcutt of Opal and Paner Bowcutt head the popular young ladies section while Min Loure and Paper help. The grove, a leading Opal business, welcomed their return Tuesday evening as plans for the future were discussed.
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Werd
Min Loure
Matt Bowcutt
Opal
Grove
Banner Western Wyoming beef year drives high cattle sales
Western Wyoming ranchers report a banner year as cattle go to Western markets with few left for Eastern buyers. California buyer R B Martin of San Francisco purchases over 7,000 head at top values, paying up to 55 dollars for steers and 34? cows. Stockmen see rising dividends amid strong demand from California Oregon and Washington buyers and notes of possible Asiatic disturbances influencing western shipments.
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Wyoming
Green River Valley
California
R. B. Martin
San Francisco
Henry Ball
Railroad Point
Oregon
Washington
Omaha
Opal
Freight Handling By Big Piney Mercantile Ahead
Dick Key, secretary treasurer of the Big Piney Mercantile Company, visited Kemmerer over Sunday from Opal where he oversees unloading freight to be hauled into Big Piney. The firm will receive over 400,000 pounds this fall and when all stores and ranchers are served, more than a million pounds will have moved along these freight roads.
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Dick Key
Big Piney Mercantile Company
Kemmerer
Opal
Big Piney
Miner Killed by Fall of Coal in Cumberland Mine
Albert Perissita, a miner in No. 1 Cumberland, died after a coal fall in room U second torch entry. Coroner's jury rules accidental death due to careless actions and failure to take safety precautions. Nearby, city drug store advertises new books and stationery novelties. For rent rooms for light housekeeping offered by office.
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Albert Perissita
No. 1
Cumberland
City Drug Store
Local Farmer Brings In Apples and Potatoes to Meet Needs
This week a wagon load of apples and pears will be taken in, while last week forty thousand pounds of potatoes were unloaded. The arrival of the farmer is seen as a major gain, promising relief for vegetable shortages as some of the best potatoes in the region can be grown there.
Planing Mill Planned By Vic Smith And Emil Liligroso
Vic Smith and Emil Liligroso have bought lots behind the Cunnington and Hocker buildings on Lignita street. They will start at once a planing mill to produce fine finished lumber for Kemmerer builders, replacing hand work and lowering material costs.
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Gordon
W. A. Hocker
Cedar Street
Quealy
Rathbun
Kemmerer
Pitt
Company
Vic Smith
Emil Liligroso
Lignita Street
Cunnington & Hocker
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First National Bank of
Kemmerer Bakery
Kemmerer Yards
Lincoln County
Paner-Bowcutt
Coast
Big Piney Country
Talmage
Ero Prea
Heaven
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Company
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