Celebration notes and railroad crowds in Cheyenne
Crowds filled Cheyenne as a big celebration ended with a rail carriage exodus to Denver. The Laramie delegation returned on a special westbound train. The North Platte team lost three of five to the Indians while a mountain and plain festival board also rode the rails home. Citizens praise public spirit decor of businesses and homes.
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Laramie
Laramie County
Natitute
Joe Cahill
Keefe Hall
North Platte
Denver Festival of
Mountain and Plain Festival to Stage Bucking Broncho Contest
Wyoming Frontier riders will compete in Denver on October 7 for bucking broncho honors as part of a forthcoming Mountain and Plain event. The Denver committee postponed its contest to avoid clashing with Wyoming's exhibition and plans a festival next year. Sowder is expected to defend his three year title. cash prizes will be awarded to winners and the champion. Monnash, Denver department store owner, heads the association and pledges serious effort.
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Mountain and Plain
Wyoming Frontier
Denver
Wyoming
Sowder
Monnash
Strike at Rawlins Locks in Local Shops
The Rawlins Republican reports a continued strike in local shops with 142 workers on the rolls across departments yesterday, up 19 from July 23. The breakdown lists Pleven machinists and helpers, boiler makers and helpers, foundry and blacksmith trades, totaling 142, amid ongoing labor action.
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Rawlins Republican
Pleven
Two New Schools Proposed by Board Action
Yesterday the school board authorized Superintendent Churchill to investigate the application for a new school and to hire a teacher for three months if enough candidates are found. He is to report progress and the board may extend the term if needed. Frank Bon’s resignation followed his reassignment.
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Churchill
Frank Bon
Shh want 9a of what you was The Leader
The fragment shows a unclear line about wanting something from a person or group called The Leader. Details are unreadable, reducing to a vague hint of intention and an implied conversation. No concrete names, dates, places, or events firmly readable.
Wyoming romance ends in political stake for Susan Muggins
In Cheyenne a fanciful tale of Susan Muggins and Lionel Livingston Babington unfolds from a moonlit Wyoming lake to a party convention. Babington's letter ends their betrothal. Susan seeks political revenge while Susan Muggins is nominated by the opposing faction and then wins the first ballot as the crowd cheers for Wyoming suffrage.
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Willy Wally
Wyoming Mountains
Cheyennne
Willywally
Clematia
Wistaria
Cat Susan Muggins
Lionel Livingston Babington
Wyoming
Earth
Susan Mugging
Susan Muggins
Kansas
Laramie City
Lionel Livingstone Babington
Pend
Cheyenne
Lione
Barbington
Apollo
Ganymede
Hercules
Adonis
Solon
Susan Mugeines
Ce Belle
Wyoming Woman's Suffrage Association
Lionel Babington
United States Senate
Mr. B
Laramie
Mr. Babington
L. L. Babington
Wyo
Miss Muggins
Per Simmons
Susan
Lonel
Babington
Lionel L Babington
Sawmill Johnson
West
Mr. Johnson
Susan M
Colonel Chugwater
Susan Muggine
Wea
Indians Go Home After Frontier Show
This afternoon a special train of five cars carrying the Shondo Né and Arapahoe Indians left for home after the Frontier show. The Redskine, a fine class of men, expressed satisfaction with the celebration and said they would return. The group made a strong impression at Frontier park and returned in good spirits.
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Frontier Park
Fires Dying Out in Wyoming Forests
Washington dispatch reports progress in dousing public land fires in Wyoming. Acting Commissioner Richards received word from the agent in charge near Grand Encampment and Battle that three fires in that area are nearly extinguished, down from six reports at the peak.
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General Land Office
Wyoming
Richards
Grand Encampment
Battle
Wyo
Beverley oil strike reported near Evanston
An Evanston dispatch cites unconfirmed reports of oil being struck at Beverley well on section 26 east of town. Later telephone word says oil is flowing over casing in large quantities, hailed as the district's best strike with high quality and railroad proximity. Strike occurred about 2000 feet down beneath a shale layer similar to the Jager well.
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Evanston
Spring Valley
Beverley
Jager
Prize Decorations Honor Frontier City Businesses and Homes
Judges from Denver Rawlins and Douglas awarded Ben's Sons best decorated business, William Myere second, Cheyenne Dry Goods third. EB A Slack won first prize for homes with 5 dollars. Thomas Heaney second and H G Hay third. Citizens praised the city’s elaborate displays enhancing Frontier celebration.
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Denver
Rawlins
Douglas
Ben’s Sons
William Myere
Cheyenne Dry Goods Company
EB. A. Slack
Thomas Heaney
H. G. Hay
Busine
Iife
Eollor
Cattle Thief Towns Arraigned in Sheridan Court
Dispatch from Sheridan reports David Towns arraigned in Justice Sumption's court on charges of stealing twenty six head of Crow Indian cattle. The examination is continued to September 8 and Towns was released on bond of twenty dollars for future appearance.
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David Towns
Justice Sumption
Towns
City Notices and Local Classifieds Snapshot
Wanted young girl to assist with housework at 822 East Nineteenth street. For sale four lots at Bear Thames area and three lots on Twelfth street. contact Albert Chapman, real estate agent. Cut flowers offered by Mrs. Giafcke, phone 64-8. Rent notices list several dwellings by L. B. Stone at 19 West Sixteenth. Nicely furnished rooms in brick blocks with electric light and janitor service from Warren Emporium, plus various houses for rent.
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East Nineteenth Street
Twelfth Street
Bear Thames
Albert Chapman
Warren Emporium
Lost pups and found cape reported in city notices
Two bull pups white and brindle six weeks old missing near 2604 Central avenue with reward offered. A bridle and lines lost on August 27 on Thames street. Cape found at the Fair grounds. owner to identify and pay for the ad to reclaim. CUT FLOWERS AND DESIGNS advertisement at ChafMin's greenhouse High Twenth and Central avenue.
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Central Avenue
Thames Street
Nicolascon & Stuler
ChafMin's
Green House
High Twenth and
Railroad Fare Special to Midwest Cities
At a fare of $2.00 via Union Pacific railroad tickets are sold on select days in June July August and September with a final return through October 41. The rates cover Chicago St. Louis St. Paul Minneapolis Duluth and intermediate points. First dates begin June 6. For particulars inquire.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Information sought for convicting break-ins at fee houses near Sloan's Lake
The undersigned will pay for information leading to the conviction of anyone breaking into our fee houses near Sloan's Lake.
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Roward
Sloan's Lake
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Aser
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Stockgrowers’ National Bank of Cheyenne
Henry G. Hay
J. DO. Freebgorn
WM. L. Whipple
Asst
First National Bank
United States Depository
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G. E. Abbott
Rh. C. Wycand
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