Legal battle over Smith estate begins in Wyoming court
The Amos W. Smith estate fight opens with a motion to set aside last month’s sale order and to require executors to file claims. The widow seeks one half of the estate, contending value exceeds 500 000 while inventories list about 80 000. Guardian Norris W. Griggs vows to defend the widow’s rights as executors plan a sale at Big Piney, pending court approval.
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Amos W. Smith
Big Pinoy
Smith
Norris W. Griggs
Big Piney
Kemmerer Hardware Secures Buick Agency
Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Company wins the Buick agency after lengthy competition. I. B. Embree returned from Salt Lake City with a new 1920 Buick demonstrator and voiced strong optimism about sales prospects for the popular model.
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Buick
Kemmerer Hardware and Furniture Company
I. B. Embree
Salt Lake City
Embree
Baker Buys Control in Cokeville Register
The Cokeville Register last week came under new management with L. G. Baker acquiring the controlling interest and Geo. T. Hand named editor. Frank Taylucre is in charge of the mechanical department as the town welcomes the change in Wyoming.
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Cokeville
Majestic Demo At Kemmerer Hardware Inspires Women
Majestic Manufacturing Co displays Majestic ranges at Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Co with a dainty lunch prepared by culinary artist Rose Angelo. The event draws many women visitors and several young men sample Angelo's cooking.
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Reimer
Majestic Manufacturing Co
Kemmerer Hardware & Furniture Company
Mise Rose Angelo
Mins Angelo
Consumers' League Secretary Endorses Kendrick Kenyon Bills
Mrs Florence Kelley of New York City testifies before the senate agriculture committee endorsing the Kendrick Kenyon bills to federalize meat packing. She cites child labor abuses and high meat costs, arguing federal supervision would lower prices and increase markets for producers while aiding the poor.
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Washington, D. C
Kendrick- Kenyon
Senate Committee On Agriculture
Florence Kelly
New York City
National Consumers’ League
Illinois
Kelly
Hes
New York
Kendrick-Kenyon
Methodists Bid Pastor Farewell in Local Church
A farewell reception for Reverend and Mrs. Butten was held at the basement of the Methodist church Monday night. The numbership presented a silver set and a Thermos as gifts. The Reverend will depart tomorrow for West Virginia, with plans to meet relatives and continue their ministry in new assignments.
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Methodist Church
Butten
Sutton
Mutton
West Virginia
Bate
We Stand By the Constitution Against Anarchy
A urged call to defend constitutional government amid widespread labor unrest and foreign influences. The piece condemns police inaction, general strikes, and Soviet endorsement, warning that unchecked mob violence and radical rhetoric threaten US rights and law. It cites Seattle, Utah, and Boston as examples and appeals to citizens to uphold law and order.
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Europe
Atlantic
Race
Chicago
Columbus
Seattle
Wilson
Mooney
Boston
Utah Federation of Labor
Russia
Beston
Lincoln
Salt Lake
Utah
Rock Springs Game Warden Shot Dead by Suspect Youth
Rock Springs Wyoming reports that John Buxton the district game warden died after being shot near an air shaft six miles from town. Joe Matos 18 was arrested and held with another man Joe Columen aiding. Matos allegedly fired after Buxton took a gun and started toward his car.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
John Buxton
Joe Matos
Buxton
Joe Columen
Meton
Maton
Prohibition Support Grows In Lincoln County Area
Prohibition passed locally last July making liquor sales possession and delivery illegal with severe penalties. Lincoln County Kemmerer and nearby towns favored constitutional prohibition and the law’s enforcement. Reported availability in Kemmerer and Diamondville amid visible intoxication and public disturbances highlights ongoing enforcement issues.
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Lincoln County
Kemmerer
Lincoln County Goes Over the Top in Salvation Army Drive
Lincoln County exceeded the drive quota with several hundred dollars to spare. Chairman Christmas has not received full reports but Kemmerer alone raised over $500 and districts across the county expect to meet or surpass their quotas.
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Lincoln County
The
Salvation Army
Christmas
Kemmerer
First Bonds Ma Chinese Reach at Piney Lease Site
The Big Piney Oil and Refining company began drilling at a new lease six miles north of the Cretaceous dome after the arrival of two truck loads of drilling machinery. More loads are en route as the company aims to drill to 3000 feet and may spend up to $100000 to reach the deep sands.
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Big Piney Oil and Refining Company
Mickelson, Fear and Budd
Cretaceous Dome
Owl Company Buys Truck for Hauling Supplies
The Illinois Wyoming Oil Company last week bought a new truck to transport supplies to the Carter field. The firm holds extensive holdings in the Carter field and plans significant development work soon.
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Owl Company
Illinois-Wyoming Oil Company
Carter Field
Osterhout Lets Contract For New Ranch Home
Wellman brothers awarded the contract to build a modern bungalow on the Al Osterhout ranch near Big Piney. They left yesterday for Big Piney and will start work at once, aiming for one of Lincoln county’s finest ranch homes.
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Wellman Brothers
al Osterhout
Big Piney
Lincoln County
Vegada Released on Bond for Preliminary Hearing
Vegada was released on a $1000 bond to appear in Judge Glasgow's court for a preliminary hearing on October 4. Dominick Benassi, hospitalized, is rapidly recovering from his wounds.
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John Vegas
Glasgow
Dominick Benassi
Miner Henry Kangas Hurt in Frontier Mine Incident
Henry Kangas a Kemmerer Coal Company miner at Pruntier was injured last Thursday afternoon when a mine car caught and jammed him about the hips and ribs. He was taken to the L. C. ML hospital and underwent an operation yesterday morning with encouraging reports from his physician.
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Henry Kangas
Kemmerer Coal Company
Pruntier
L. C. ML
Kanges
Hia Physicion
Burglars Break In at Diamondville Cigar Shop
A burglary at the Daily Hotel area in Diamondville saw intruders pry open a door and loot cigars worth about 6701 dollars. A waiter or clerk reported the incident, and police began an investigation into the break in during the night.
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Parelor
Dally Hotel
Diamondville
Rawlay
Bam Cigars
Five-Year-Old Girl Victim In Rock Springs Case
Cavannell, a twenty year old, fled to Green River jail after a five year old girl accused him of luring her to his shack and assault. The child’s condition is serious. authorities halted a lynching by placing him in the county jail.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Cavannell
Green River
Consolidated Oil enters Carter field for rapid development
Consolidated Oil Company of California has acquired extensive acreage in the Carter field and will start development within thirty days. A company geologist notes a favorable report and four rigs are planned to be in operation by November first as development proceeds swiftly.
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Consolidated Oil Company of California
Carter Field
Arizona Wyoming spuds first Fossil field well
The Arizona Wyoming company spudded its first well, number 7, in the Fossil field Monday. Depth reached 75 feet by Monday night as they plan rapid development. six earlier producing wells exist on the property. P. L. Mullen, company president, is on site overseeing operations and optimistic about results.
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Arizona-Wyoming
P. L. Mullen
New Barber Shop Mack's Place Nears Opening
Mack's Place in Kemmerer moves toward completion with new barber shop quarters nearly ready. Front work, painting, and décor continue while the billiard room nears occupancy and tables are being arranged making the venue a potential popular meeting spot.
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Mack
Kemmerer
Tilinots Wyoming Well Reaches 1800 Feet
The Miracle Wyoming Oil and Shale company reports well No. 1 in the Carter field at 1400 feet with a large flow expected within 200 feet. A new standard rig is nearly mounted and operations are expected to start within ten days.
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Wyoming Oil and Shale Company
Carter Field
Doubles War Ration Support for Disabled Americans
wartime notice reports a policy doubling the monthly ration allotment for disabled veterans and civilians. details describe eligibility, distribution, and the impact on relief programs as the nation mobilizes resources for the home front during the conflict period.
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Cokevile Register
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Kenyon Bills
Bert
Ealt Lake Oley
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