Monday, August 31, 2015

Tuesday, August 31, 1915. Casper becomes a first class city.

Casper, whose first buildings had been built in 1888, became a First Class City under Wyoming law, meaning that its population exceeded 4,000 residents.


It's interesting to note that Laramie was a larger city, although only slightly, at the time.

Adolphe Pégoud, France's first ace, was killed in combat.  He had six combat victories.

Jimmy Laender pitched a no hitter for the Chicago Cubs.

Last edition:

Monday, August 30, 1915. Pascual Orozco killed.

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