Short Items Reflect Weather Fluctuations and Local Happenings
Yesterday's weather report notes a thermometer reading of eight degrees, with malls resuming normal pace after the Christmas rush. Local news covers a theater attraction, new officers at the Eagles, a birth, a basketball schedule, a literary club meeting, a refinery inspection, a fallen cottonwood, teacher certificate exams, a funeral attendance, notable travelers, and travel pass extensions for Union Pacific employees.
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Roseecllia Shay
Paul Jones
Capitol Avenue
Eagles
Frank Gorom
Eleventh Infantry
Carnegie Auditorium
G. D. Patterson
Pacific Express Company
Alice M. Sampson
William Watson
Parsons
Kan
Elizabeth Watson
Jack O'Brien
Chey
San Francisco
Philadelphia
Union Pacific
Weather Bureau
Rawling
B. R. Crandell
Greeley
Chalk Bluffs
Jean Ross Irvine
Albert Myer
Rédvt Alexander
Fort Russell
Percy Hoyt
Cheyenne
Denver
Denver Club
Yellowstone Park Company &Thanaportation Company
J. B. Stimpson
Toot
James McArthur
Airlane
Joe Maddox
Riner & Behinger
West
Moonee W. Greenfield
Ogden
Utah
Fort
Union Union Pacific
Funeral for Miss Elizabeth Wa pon at St. Marys Cathedral
The funeral of Miss Elizabeth Wa pon was held yesterday morning at St. Marys Cathedral with Rev Father Duffey officiating. A large gathering from Laramie showed affection through floral tributes. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery with pallbearers William Storey Jr Chauncey Carroll Guy Barlow and Joseph.
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Elizabeth Wapon
St. Mary's Cathedral
Father Duffey
Laramie
Pallme
William Storey, Jr
Chauncey Carroll
Jan
Guy Barlow
Joseph
A Girl from Missouri Presents Gifts at Cloar Store
A Missouri girl offers various items for gentlemen including briar pipes, elegant jars, and cigars at Coubyenne Clover Store. The ad highlights gift ideas and encourages purchases from the shop.
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Missouri
Coubyenne Cloar Store
New Explanation of U S Plan to Heavier Force in Islands
A newly circulated military sheet argues the United States aims to reduce local island government costs by replacing part of the constabulary with soldiers. It cites Secretary Taft as recommending rushed artillery to the Philippines, though it omits details on why batteries would be deployed.
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Uncle Sam
Islands
Korea
China
Philippines
United States
Intendeo
Washington
Taft
Marriage Licenses Clerk Reports 1995 Totals
County clerk records show 358 marriage licenses issued this year with 209 to Colorado residents marrying in Cheyenne to skirt Colorado divorce rules. Wyoming residents accounted for 125 licenses as part of the tally.
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Colorado
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Eight Prisoners Now In County Jail
There are now but eight prisoners in the county jail at the opening of the December term of the district court. During the session ten prisoners had cases disposed of. Eight defendants pleaded guilty or were convicted. One case was called and one prisoner was acquitted.
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God
Pershing Likely to Be Br promoted Brigadier General
Washington dispatch reports Capt. John J. Pershing of the Fifteenth Cavalry will likely be raised to brigadier general after retirements among senior officers. Pershing, son in law of Senator Warren of Wyoming, is currently stationed in Tokyo, Japan.
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Pershing
Washington
John J. Pershing
Fifteenth Cavalry
Army
F. Be, Warren
Wyoming
Tokio
Japan
Fire destroys Masonic lodge room in Chugwater
Fire swept through the Masonic lodge room in Chugwater destroying the building and all lodge paraphernalia. Estimated loss is about 2000 dollars.
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Masonic Lodge
Greek Arrested for Buying U S Government Property
Mac Kalamata proprietor of a Fifteenth street establishment was arrested Thursday by Deputy Marahal Lefora charged with buying and selling government property. Police believe the arrest will lead to wider exposures and involve many people amid a long running traffic in government property.
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U. S
Mac” Kalamata
Marahal Lefora
Kalmata
Whitney May Get Omaha Superintendency
It is reported that Supt. W. A. Whitney of the Wyoming division of the Union Pacific has been transferred to Omaha to succeed Supt. Charles A. Ware of the Nebraska division. The report cannot be confirmed. Superintendent recently returned from Honolulu.
Inquiry Into Insurance Investigation Concludes In New York
With the adjournment of the legislative committee on Insurance tonight the inquiry into old life and fire companies is completed. Tomorrow the committee plans to review exhibitions not previously presented.
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New York
Legislative Committee On Insurance
Tne
Dream Tale in Broken German Saloons Aboard The Undertaker
A drunken raconteur in a saloon shares a long dream about a wrongful murder charge. The Gentleman in the White Apron recounts how a corner man acted as witness and money changed hands while the dream suggests misdeeds by a corner fiend.
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Undertaker
Dendt
Aedt I
Mugcl y Wins His First Mugcl y Wins His First
Cheyenne reader notes Mughely Shoel defeats Denver’s tough opponent in a four round bout, while Kid Sieger and Charles Irwin quarrel over weight for a potential 118 or 116 pound showdown. The Kinsley Flynn bout in Cheyenne ends in a ten round draw, marking notable improvements for both fighters observed by Cheyenne fans.
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Mugeny
Shoel
Denver
Eagles’ Club
Mickey McAllister
Kinsley- Flynn
Shoei
Kid” Selger
Magesy
Charles Irwin
Cheyenne
Siegers
Irwin
Selger
Tom Kinsley
Jim Flynn
Kinsley
Tory Mustaine
Flynn
Colorado and Wyoming Team Race Sets Three-Man Match
Arrangements are under way for a three man team race at the Colosseum next Thursday night between Denver and Cheyenne. The Cheyenne team will be John Cornwall Steve Cornwall and William C Cass.
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Coliiseum
Denver
Cheyenne
John Cornwall
Steve Cornwall
William C. Cass
Former Mines Student Appointed Lieutenant in Philippines
Juliug Merz son of Prof Henry Merz of the University of Wyoming has been named lieutenant of constabulary in the Philippines and ordered to report in San Francisco on January 11 to sail for Manila. Merz is currently a flagman on the Union Pacific Wyoming division and is a University of Wyoming and Colorado School of Mines graduate.
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Juliug Merz
Hennry Merz
University of Wyoming
Philippines
San Francisco
Mahila
Merz
Wyoming
Union Pacific
Battalion of Cadets
Colorado School of Mines
Care for Sore Nipples and Repairs Advertised
Nursing mothers urged to apply Chamberlain's Salve after nursing and wipe before the next feeding. The ad notes price at 29 cents per box and sale through A. Be Roedel. Also includes a relocation notice for a repair shop at 1704 Eddy St offering bicycle repair and services like scissor grinding and skate sharpening by Warren Camp.
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Chamberlain
A. BE. Roedel
Eddy St
Warren Camp
Soldiers and Laramieltes to Play Basketball
A basketball game is set for Keefe hall on January 6 between teams from the Eleventh Infantry and the University of Wyoming. A dance will follow the game. The Eleventh Infantry has also arranged games with the C B C team and teams from Greeley Wheatland and Cheyenne High School.
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Laramieltes
Keefe Hall
Eleventh Infantry
University of Wyoming
Greeley
Wheatland
Cheyenne High School
Regrading for Double Tracks Begins on UP Roadbed
Regrading seventy six miles of Union Pacific roadbed to permit a fifty mile double track between Lookout and Hanna has begun. Sub contractors for Kilpatrick Bros perform the work at multiple points along the route.
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Union Pacific
Lookout
Hanna
Kilpatrick Bros
White Beaver Returning to Cody to Die
Dr. Frank Powell known as White Beaver and a cousin of Buffalo Bill is returning to Cody Wyoming to die. He recently suffered a severe illness that weakened his heart and was sent to Omaha but showed no improvement. Physicians offer no hope of recovery and Powell wishes to be at Cody when he passes.
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White Beaver
Cody
Wyo
Frank Powell
Buffalo Bill
Omaha
Depowell
Bon Ton Tables Ad Invitation in The Leader
Classified notice requests readers to place wants in The Leader with a nod to Bon Ton tables and phone contact in a traditional local newspaper style.
Pioneer Hooks Regular Meeting Notice
Regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday evening January 3rd not January 2nd as previously published. Election of officers to be held with refreshments following. W Hainsworth, Foreman.
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W. Hainsworth
Challenge to Three Mile Roller Race at Coliseum
William G. Cass issues a challenge to John Cornwall for a three mile roller skating race at the Coliseum on Monday afternoon January 1. The notice formalizes the challenge and sets the event date.
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John Cornwall
Coliseum
WM. CG. Cass
Santa Fe Road Introduces Direct Denver to California Sleeper
Santa Fe announces a new tourist sleeper route from Denver to California with no changes at a daily p. m. departure. It also resumes the California Limited service leaving Denver each afternoon at 3 45. For details and reservations write J. P. Hall Gen. Agent A T & S Pay 1700 Lawrence St Denver CO.
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Santa Fe
California
Denver
California Limited
J. P. Hall
Lawrence Street
Colorado
Durant Masque Ball Returns to Turner Hall
The Durants host a Masque Ball at Turner Hall on January 1 1906 inviting community members to a festive evening. Local society figures are expected to attend and enjoy costumes music and dancing in a traditional New Year celebration.
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Durants
Turner Hall
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Kid Sieger
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Corre
Iko
Romeo
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Chicago
the Sutherland Engraving CO
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Texas
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Mexico
Colorado & Southern
Colorado Springs
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Denver, Co
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