Filtration Plant and Old Fort Russell Bluff Spark Debate
In Cheyenne public life the filration plant proposal faces strong opposition from citizens and critics who warn of graft and undue influence by contracting firms on the city council. They urge a public vote before any costly filtration system is rushed through, citing Fort Russell water, military growth, and past assurances.
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Cheyenne
Port Russell
Tresnahen
War Department
Fort Russell
War Department Ns
Sbscocetel Tye
Hank and the Kip Hitch Up on the Farm
A night riding scene on a rural farm describes Hank and a boy wrangling a mule and a sorrel colt for a wagon task. The boy flees as horses balk, while Hank steadies the team and prepares to drive toward the spring wagon. The exchange hints at danger and perseverance in handling animals.
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Mordin
Wendy
Fragmentary reminiscence of a harsh night at the dash
The narrator recalls a rough dash and a kick in the mood, mentioning a colt and a dogged catlike creature. The group meals after a tense ride, all feeling hungry and fired up, while one person faces an unknown foe.
Unseemly haste water filter matter draws criticism
A Nebraska university chemist concludes water from the city system is suitable for domestic use. Ren ton Dalew, head of the chemistry department, signed the statement after testing technical constituents.
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Chemlat
University of Nebraska
Renton Dalew
Department of Chemistry
Cheyenne Considers Water Meters for City Consumers
The city uses about five million gallons daily for domestic power cleansing and irrigation. Meters proposed to replace the current water tax would cost the city deposits of up to thirty thousand dollars for two thousand private consumers and raise charges for tenants, with council action targeted for next Tuesday night.
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Post
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Ex Mayor Bresnahan Views Water System Policy
Ex mayor L R Bresnahan, five time Cheyenne mayor, weighs water system upgrades. He cautions against rushing a $75,000 filtration plant and $10,000 to $12,000 annual upkeep without key questions. He warns of meters costing $40,000 and higher bills, risking lawns and trees on leased properties. He notes potential federal cooperation and large users like railroads and Port Rusgal.
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L. RB. Bresnahen
Bresnahen
Cheyenne
The
Tribune
United States
Thrailroad
Port Rusgal
Law
City Water Filtration Costs Face Taxpayer Burden
City leaders debate filtration for mountain water arguing current supply is pure and cheaper than a new plant. They warn taxpayers would bear most costs, noting existing water bond debt and annual interest while considering a cheaper pilot filtration option proposed by the War Department.
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United States
Quartermaster General
War Department
Fire at Kansas State Penitentiary destroys four buildings
On April 12 a blaze at the Kansas State penitentiary in Lansing destroyed four large buildings and caused an estimated half a million dollars in damage. Convicts aided firefighting, saving the women’s and insane inmates building. six prisoners and one guard were burned. The fire began when a motor armature in the twine plant caught fire.
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Lansing
Kan
Kansas State Penitentiary
Baller
Leavenworth
Mexican Officers Arrested in Nogales
Four Mexican federal officers were arrested in Nogales on April 12 for conspiring to liberate Mexican soldiers held since the Nogales battle. They planned to use the men to aid General Oeda at Naco after being partially paroled by U S authorities.
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Nogales
Sonora
Oeda
Naco
United States
Immediate Free Sugar Rejected by Caucus
Washington April 12 The house Democratic caucus rejected immediate free sugar by a large majority after leaders urged backing the president. The sugar schedule remained unchanged and free traders unified for three years graduation action. The date for free sugar in 1916 was left open. The movement’s overthrow came at day’s end after heated debate.
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Washington
House Democratic
Charman Underwood
The Wrath Newswire Brief From Washington
Fragmentary OCR notes describe Wyoming weather with fair Sunday possibly Monday and mention The Sherman Co and State Leader. No clear event details or people beyond generic references.
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Sherman Co
State Leader
Washington
Wyoming
Bigger Navy Theme At Dinner
Washington April 12 Stirring speeches and enthusiasm for a bigger better and more efficient navy marked the eighth annual dinner of the navy league at the New Willard. Captain Wood urged action beyond words while Secretary Daniels Franklin D Roosevelt and other notables attended. The dinner closed a three day league meeting aimed at impressing Congress to bolster coast defenses and Panama Canal protection. Daniels urged that the navy belongs to the people and pledged to act after learning his duties.
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Washington
Navy League
New Willard
League
Navy
Wood
Daniels
Navy Department
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Congress
Willard
Democratic Congress
Panama Canal
Horace Porter
The
Robert M. Thompson
United States
Notice of Contest in Homestead Case in Wyoming
United States Land Office Cheyenne announces contest by Mable Barksdale against Grover P. Houchins for entry No. 06281 in section 25 township 20 N range 63 W. Houchins alleged to have abandoned land 1911 1912 and left country. Contestant claims cancellation and hearings waived if no answer within twenty days after fourth publication.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
Grover P. Houchinas
Mable
Grover P. Houchins
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