Rain Benefits Wyoming Stockmen After Heavy Eastern State Showers
A two day eastern Wyoming rain blanket from Montana to Colorado line brings relief to cattle and sheepmen. Stockmen estimate the rainfall worth at least 100000 dollars in improved feed and prospects for winter. North of Cheyenne a cloudburst drenched areas as the Cheyenne and Northern train faced two feet of water but no track damage was reported.
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Montana
Colorado Line
Wyoming
Bordeaux
Cheyenne and Northern
Matthews
Thirty Three June Weddings In This City
Thirty three marriage licenses issued by the county clerk in June so far with two days left. It is probable three or four more licenses will be issued this month. Last June thirty six licenses were issued. Judge Becker performed twelve ceremonies, bringing in sixty five dollars revenue to the county from this source.
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Cupid
Becker
Weather and rainfall spreads across western states with heavy storms
A broad low pressure area over the Southwest and a high over the Northwest drive widespread rains from Montana to Ohio Valley. Reported totals include 7.30 inches in eastern Texas and 6.28 inches in Galveston. Cool northern warmth elsewhere, Cheyenne area showers or thunder tonight then clearing and warmer tomorrow. Local data show 66 as high and 47 as low with 0.52 inch precipitation in 44 hours.
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Cheyenne
Arizona
New Mexico
Texas
Northwest
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Lexxas
Shreveport
Galveston
Rent reductions and vacancies prompt citywide moves
Charles McGarvey notes a tenant paid ahead and asks to cut rent from $30 to $25 while other tenants request further reductions daily. Cheer up and attend Quigley shop’s Saturday night event in Warner. After June 20 Miss Maud Johnston will take piano pupils offering two lessons weekly discount. For terms visit 414 B Twenty second street Laurel. Writs advertise cut to rich cut glass available at Buechner. Wedding presents at Buechners.
Big Meeting Sparks Probe Into City Costs and Industry
A Cheyenne board of trade gathering with about seventy five members discussed rents and living costs, proposed funding a wheel and miners' tool factory, and urged a study comparing prices with Denver and Omaha. A resolution urged enlarging the Crow creek forest reserve. A committee was named to probe costs of living and high rents, and to examine grocery pricing and freight rates. Charles Stevens joined the investigating committee.
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Cheyenne Board of Trade
Kelley
J. 8
Surbaugh
Terre Haute
Ind
Committee On Manufacturing
W.R. Schnitger
Wyoming
Congress
Secretary of the Interior
Crow Creek
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
J. M. Carey
Omaha
Carey
Laramie
North Platte
Burt
A. D. Kelley
Jacob Sherman
Denver
J. A. van Oredel
W. C. Deming
G. C. Treastle
H. B. Henderson
C. B. Richardson
Johnston
Union Pacific Machinists Strike Shuts Omaha Shops
A sudden order discharged 132 machinists at the Omaha Union Pacific shops amid ongoing talks with officials. Thirty departments across the system face potential walkouts as unions press for settlement. Kansas City workers await Omaha’s decision. The car builders reach a separate agreement, while boilermaker labor remains divided and unresolved.
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Omaha
Union Pacific
Machinists’ Union Committee
Armstrong
Kana
Car Builders’ Union
Forest fires rage across Wyoming and Colorado regions
Fires in the Medicine Bow Reserve and Timber Mountain near Saratoga devastate vast timber as smoke darkens skies from Laramie to mountain ranges. In Colorado fires scorch Monu ment, Breckenridge, Garfield, Mount Ouray, Ridgway, Salida and Mount Sneffles amid drought.
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Laramie
Medicine Bow Reserve
Timber Mountain
Saratoga
Colorado
Monument
Breckenridge
Garfield
Mount Ouray
Ridgway
Salida
Mount Sneffles
Postponed Inquest In Deaths At Buford Pits
Coroner Murray postponed the inquest into the deaths of Miles Ryan and Charles Stuart until next Tuesday to allow time to bring witnesses from Buford gravel pits and determine which witnesses are needed. The reports hint at possible negligence, possibly by the victims who may not have seen a danger signal at each end of the train. Miss Lillian Mason becomes deputy superintendent of public instruction. Miss Olga Webber takes her place. Judge Becker married Carl Lind enmeir to Mrs. B. M. Decker of Denver. A license issued to Pess B. Moore and Emma M. Somera of Denver. Incorporation filings include Arapahoe Oil and Development Co with 11 million capital and Mammoth Mining and Milling Co with 1.5 million capital in Wyoming. Beasie Turpen, recently operated on for appendicitis, remains gravely ill. her father is at her bedside. Quigley's social hop at Turner hall is urged. Fourth of July events and a $4 round trip fare noted. Modern Woodmen grand ball planned in Keefe's hall. The Racket Store advertises candy and pennies on fireworks. M E B church ladies to serve Frontier celebration meals. $50 reward offered by Cheyenne Ice Company for information leading to conviction of ice-house burglars near Stoan's Lake.
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Miles Ryan
Charles Stuart
Buford
Murray
Murder trial for Natrona sheepman and adopted son
Murphy and Harry Martin, held for murder in the Has fahn case near Loot Cabin on June 14, released on bail, with prosecutor Butler saying more evidence is needed. Also reports of Mrs. Tom Gorman and James Gorman lynched at Basin, and Thomas Gorman’s murder.
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Murphy
Natrona County
Harry Martin
Fred Hasfahn
Loot Cabin
Casper
Martin
Alex T. Butler
van Ferris
Casper Tribune
Tom Gorman
James Gorman
Basin, Wye
Thomas Gorman
James
Salvation Army Event and Local Notices
Next Thursday evening Rev. H. A. McQuilkin will preach at the Salvation Army barracks and Miss Corn will sing. The Presbyterian choir may also sing. Give Buechner the order for your wedding ring. Silver tea set for June wedding products at Buechner's. Come to the creamery for cream cottage cheese and buttermilk. Accurate adjusting and watch pairing by D. Miller. 1908 Persusce
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WII
Salvation Seta
H. A. McQuilkin
Salvation Army
Miss Corn
Buechner’s
Two County Conventions and Local News
The Republican county convention set for July 10 will not nominate county officers. A separate convention will be held later for that purpose. Relatives of A W Deres, killed in the city Tuesday, have yet to respond about his estate, which is sizable. Secretary of State Fennimore Chatterton says he seeks renomination.
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Treastle
Cheyenne Federation of Labor
A. W. Deres
Fennimore Chatterton
Local Personal Mentions and Business Adverts
Hector Reel visits from Reel and Friend ranch in Uinta county. BE O Glenn mall clerk left for Chicago. Assistant Superintendent Whitney of Laramie in the city. W F Barton cousin of Governor Richards visiting. Miss Mabel Hayford returns to Salt Lake reassumes land office duties. Mrs Fred Wilkins returns to Salt Lake after visiting sister Mrs C D Johnston. Mr and Mrs C W Monahan en route home to Douglas from California via Salt Lake. Fourth. Everybody Invited fireworks fresh stock at The Rackett Store.
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Hector Reel
Reel & Friend
Uinta County
BE. O. Glenn
Chicago
Whitney
Laramie
W. F. Barton
Richards
Mabel Hayford
Salt Lake
Fred Wilkins
C. D. Johnston
C. W. Monahan
Douglas
California
Saratoga Man Hurt After Horse Attack
Grant Smith of Saratoga suffers severe injuries from being kicked and trampled by a horse. His lower jaw is fractured in three places and all teeth knocked out, with uncertain prospects for recovery.
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Grant Smith
Saratoga
Armour's Gift and Humorous Revelation at Work
A New York Times tale recalls P. D. Armour gifting each employee a suit with no price limit. One clerk ordered $80 worth of evening wear and, after confirmation, was told he would be paid. Armour then quipped about packing hogs, saying he never dressed one before. Also notes on arrested women and petty theft incidents at the Washington Market.
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P. D. Armour
Special Friday Sale Items and Discounted Hosiery
Special sale announces Friday June 27 with discounts on white Valete embroidery items at 76 cents each, black lace Lisle hose at 28 cents per pair, Turkish towels at 16 cents each, fine pillows at 22 24 and 26 inches and 60 cents, children's school shoes sizes 6 to 10 at 56 cents, plus garments cut about 26 percent off.
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Jac Pere
Specials for Saturday June 29 Girdles Shirts and Underwear Sale
Special sale items list twenty dozen new style American Lady girdles at 49 cents per pair, twenty five dozen gents white unlaundered shirts 39 cents, fifty dozen gents fine underwear 49 cents, twenty five dozen gents fine socks 8 cents, seventy five pairs ladies oxford shoes 1 60, plus spring fashion fabrics at 15 percent.
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Ferguson
Lauck & Tupper’s
GEO. W. Sneider
Alem
Mortician
A. E. Roedel
Pharmagy
Weet 17Th Street
Knight
West 16Th Street
Cheyenne, Wyo
S. Drobacz
Seventeenth Street
Eddy
Northern
Weather Report
Charles McGarvey
Quigley’shop
Warner, Ball
Buechner's
Buechners
Board OF Trade
G. W. Hoyt
Charles Stevens
Carmen
Union Brotlermakers
Kansas City
Kans
Armstrong Shops
Mountain Home
Gold Hill
Medicine Bay
Wyo
J. T. Iles
Rock River
Lillian Mason
Whce Webster
Olga Webber
Miss Mason
Carl W.lindenmeir
B. M. Decker
Pess B. Moore
Emma M. Somera
Arapahoe Oil and Development Company
Mammoth Mining and Milling Company
Converse County
Misa Beasie Turpen
Wheatland
Quigley
Turner Hall
Keefe
the Indies of the
M. EB. Church
Stoan
Cheyenne Ice Company
Chicago Record-Herald
Semler
Fieis
Cowhick Dry Goods Co
Buechner
D. Miller
Persusce
Chatterton
Grainger Cycle Co
New York Times
Oe Dean
Ae Mo
Onaper
Bt. Joe
Washington Market
Kitzmiller
Pantatorium
al Logan
Waterman and Parker Fountain Pens
Riner & Schnitger
Rock and Nut
Acme
Ruby Bard
Serdy
WM. Myers & Co
John Harrington
Geo. H. Nagle
Chas. E. Miller
Corson
Treas
Union Mercantile Co
Union Mercant
Java
Miller's
Ip Cu! &S
David Mili
Hood River
E. S. Johnston
Buechner & Son
Underwood Grocery Co
17Th St
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