Cokeville Killing Follows Ambush Shootout in Wyoming
In Cokeville last Thursday a shooting spree wounded several and killed a man named Bacon with a rifle fire near the Wyoming Saloon. Deputy Sheriff A B Scruggs, city marshal, pursued the assailant across town while others joined the pursuit. Coroner Carnahan ruled the death the result of a rifle shot by a posse member under Scruggs.
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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 turmoil and Ryan arrest tensions flare
Sheriff Ward probes a Cokeville shooting amid a strike clash. Deputy Rich McMinn redeploys to Kemmerer to custody Robert Ryan, held by Cokeville marshal. Ryan released Sunday as workers reinforce a stockade around shops and pump station to maintain wages. Companies report the strike nearly closed while union sympathizers work undercover for the firm. Normal operations expected soon. local bakery advertises stationery and pastries.
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Kemmerer
Fiers
Strike Situation Stalemate as Shopmen Remain Out
Railroad asserts it has replacement workers and list of open positions while all shop workers stay on strike. No new concessions reported. impact on operations and potential bargaining outlook discussed amid ongoing labor action.
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Railroad
Growth and new buildings planned for Kemmerer economy
Local capital drives steady Kemmerer development with plans for a new two story brick building by M S Kemmerer near the Odd Fellows, a potential county records vault, intent to relocate the First National Bank to a new banking house, and new brick blocks along the triangle. Pending spring work includes a large brick block by Larry Quealy, a new Rathbun hotel with 28 rooms, and a brick pumping station costing around 20000 dollars. Residents Gordon family move into a brick bungalow, Dr W A Hocker buys Cedar street lots, and Wa Pitt plans a five room bungalow awaiting spring weather.
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Kemmerer
Odd Fellows
First National Bank
Kemmerer’ ‘Mevings Bank
Truat Company
Geveral Businessen
Triangle
Larry Quealy
Kummorer
Gordon
W. A. Hocker
Cedar Street
Quealy
Rathbun
Pitt
Company
Model Home Remodels to Western Wyoming Standards
A Quealy home updated last summer shows transformed spaces including a large reception hall, rear addition with a garden of diverse plants, a sunlit den over the conservatory, the upgraded kitchen with veranda access, and a new up-to-date dairy room. The period bathroom features up-to-date fixtures and a note on smoke and fire events during construction, reflecting ongoing home improvements.
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Quealy
Wyoming
Opal residents plan future after social event
Paner Bowcutt and Mrs. Matt Bowcutt of Opal attended a social gathering called a popular young ladies section. The grove remains Opal's prominent business area as the couple returns home Tuesday evening to plan their future.
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Werd
Min Loure
Matt Bowcutt
Opal
Grove
Western Wyoming Cattle Market Hits Banner Year
Beef demand drives record livestock profits in Green River Valley as buyers from California Oregon and Washington purchase thousands of cattle at peak values. Prices reach 55 per head for steers and 54 for two year olds, with hay stocks high and Eastern markets largely sidelined. California buyer R B Martin of San Francisco leads purchases, signaling a rush to western markets amid possible Asiatic disturbances. Stock cars on order indicate large shipments to western buyers.
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Wyoming
Green River Valley
California
R. B. Martin
San Francisco
Henry Ball
Railroad Point
Oregon
Washington
Omaha
Opal
Freight moving through Big Piney region noted
Dick Key secretary treasurer of Big Piney Mercantile Company visited Kemmerer over Sunday from Opal where he supervises unloading of freight for Big Piney. The firm will receive over 400,000 pounds this fall and total shipments to area stores and ranchers may surpass one million pounds once all are in.
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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. No. 1 Cumberland, died after a coal fall while working in room U second torch entry. Coroner's jury returns accidental death verdict citing careless actions and lack of safety precautions. Nearby notices promote new books and stationery at City Drug Store and rooms for light housekeeping for rent.
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Albert Perissita
No. 1
Cumberland
Incoming farmer brings apples and pears to market
A carload of apples and pears is readied for market while last week forty thousand pounds of potatoes were unloaded. The arrival of farmers is seen as a relief for local vegetable shortages and highlights the potential for high quality spuds from the region.
Planing Mill Planned On Lignita Street By Vic Smith and Emil Liligroso
Vic Smith and Emil Liligroso have bought lots behind the Cunnington and Hocker buildings on Lignita Street and will immediately erect a planing mill. The mill will be equipped to produce fine finished lumber for Kemmerer builders, replacing hand work and lowering cost.
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Vic Smith
Emil Liligroso
Lignita Street
Cunnington & Hocker
Kemmerer
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Kemmerer Yards
Lincoln County
Paner-Bowcutt
Coast
Big Piney Country
Talmage
Ero Prea
Heaven
Kemmerer Savings Bank and Trust Company
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