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Newspaper
Cheyenne Daily Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
3
In Hanna Wyoming on August 19 six more bodies were recovered from Union Pacific colliery No 1. The dead are in advanced decomposition with only one positively identified. three identified as Finns. Rescue work is slow and dangerous due to smoke and gases. Total deaths from the mine reach twenty two after March explosions.
Centennial Wyoming reports heavy activity on the Laramie Hahn's Peak Pacific railroad with surveyors and contractors rushing to stake, clear, and grade Right of way through a forest reserve. Knowlton Bolton of Colorado joins five mile contract as teams and equipment arrive. Walden may see rapid progress beyond. Also Lovell bond election redraw vows $20,000 bonds after $15,000 invalidated. Counterfeiting arrest in Harrison Arkansas tied to Blanchard family. Jalil checks end with Sheriff pursuit of two men bound for trial.
Grand stand reservations and tickets for Frontier park are now available at Capitol Avenue theater box office. Advance purchases suggested to avoid grounds congestion. The first four balcony rows priced at 1.00, same as lower floor, plus 1.00 for quarter stretch space. Vehicle badges now on sale to speed entry. all autos must display badges at gates. Grand stand and gates open 11 4 p.m.
Dr Carvers Show at the Ferguson street grounds offers wild bucking, skilled horse training, and dives from a high platform. Three riders unmounted after brief rides and the water dives by four horses highlight the performance. Evening shows continue all week for Frontier visitors.
The Civil Service commission announces exams for federal appointments in Cheyenne on September 16 for Testing Engineer in the Philippine service at 1800 dollars annually for ages 18 to 40, September 23 for Metallurgical Chemist at 1200 dollars, age 20 or older, and September 23 24 for Irrigation Engineer in the Department of Agriculture at 1500 to 2000 dollars with ages 20 to 60.
A health notice warns that many men over sixty suffer kidney and bladder disorders often due to enlarged prostate. It promotes Foley's Kidney Cure to correct irregularities and cites a testimonial from Rodney Burnett of Rockport Massachusetts. Sold locally by A. E. Roedel.
Capitol Theatre announces bi weekly program changes arranged with Cameraphone of New York. The Thursday Friday and Saturday bill features Gilbert and Sullivan’s Pinafore and Florodora Sextette plus Collins Harlan and others. Performances run 9 to 12 and 6:30 to 11 nightly.
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