Riots and Military Rule Hit City as Tensions Rise
Violence spreads through the black and white communities with militiamen escorting drivers and stockyard workers. Mayor Thompson seeks 7000 more police while 14900 special officers prepare for duty as investigators pursue culprits on both sides.
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Hia
Grocers’ Association
The
17Th Street
Amd
Vincennes Avenue
State
20Th Streets
South Side
Thompson
Garrity
Ely
4Th Reserve Militia
6Th National Guard
Brundage
Hoyne
Republicans Rally For League Reservations In Senate
The article reports Republican Senators McSumber McNary Cummings Lenroot and others backing four reservations to Article 0 Monroe Doctrine domestic policy control and league powers as President Wilson seeks ratification of the Versailles treaty with added protocol terms. The White House presses for unity while Republicans aim to protect national interests without weakening the league.
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Senate
Wilson
Versailles
Germany
White House
Capitol
McSumber
Vian
Foreign Relations Committee
McNary
Oregon
Cummings
Eeest
Rhode Island
Lenroot
Waconia
Minnesota
State Lets Highway Contracts $150,000
Wyoming highway action details multiple contracts and funding plans. Sheridan county may provide 25 percent of funds with state and Federal Bureau of Public Roads sharing remaining costs. Residents of Sweetwater county push for a state road from Nock Springs through Eden, Northfork, Pinedale to connect with a national road into Jackson Hole. Contracts awarded in Albany Goshen and other counties include grading on Laramie East road, a 24-foot concrete bridge project, and drainage structures. Plans aim to complete Sections 1 and 2 on Laramie East and begin Section 3 this fall, linking Laramie to Buford area with improved grades and bridges.
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Sheridan County
Federal Bureau of Public Roads
DP. F. Jenkins
Cora
Sweetwater County
Nock Springs
Eden
Northfork
Pinedale
National Forentry Department
Hoback Canyon
Jackson Hole
Lincoln County
Mr. Jenkins
Mesera
W. B. Enos
Daniel
J. Jones
L. MH. Heneck
G. A. Howell
Denerr
Colorado State Road Commission
Minnesota State Road Board
Albany County
Ames & Bralated
Laramie
Laramie East
Levy Construction Company
Denver
Alies & Braisted
Telephone Canyon
Albany
City of
Buford
S. L. Smith
Mitchell, Neb
Lingle-Torrington
Goshen County
Torrington
Highway Commission
Paother
Commission
Mel Springs County
D. NR. Malcom
Nalcom & Bromeley
Lusk
Thermopolis
Lucerne
Burlington Railway
Famous Russian Danseuse Trains Ballet for Opera
Seraphine Astafieva, famed Russian danseuse, trains the ballet for an opera at the Lyceum theatre London with the Carl Rosa company. The production offers music lovers their first postwar treat as affordable ticket prices bring the show within reach. The photo features Mme Aiehne and several pupils.
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Seraphine Astafieva
Lyceum Theatre
London
Carl Rosa Opera Company
Mme. Aiehne
Frear and Cummings clash over matter before committee
Testimony in a political hearing shows Frear and Cummings trading sharp remarks as questions focus on a proposed inquiry and possible bias. Witnesses recount a street assault case involving Baker, Hughes, and Canutt with Reymore halting the fight and Baker alleging bias and official status.
Ten Testify Hughes Used Boot on Baker Trial
The prosecution dropped a key point and filed a new complaint charging Hughes with assault. Hughes, detained, awaits a second hearing Saturday as evidence is again offered. He has served as chief deputy under Sheriff Sears and wore a Texas state badge. Witnesses for the prosecution testified Hughes kicked Baker in the face as he lay on the ground, while defense witnesses denied any kicking.
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District Court
Lawrence J. Truckey
Evans Street
Fort Russell
Truckey
Baker
Iughes
Yakima Canull
Hughes
Ueir
Mr. Thompson
Hls
Harry Reymore
Trudkey
Reymore
Canult
Gretchen Bovee
Joseph M. Carey
Carey
Camutt
Tie
Tlo
Sands
Phan Air
Sears
Breckenridge
Turas
Urvat
Lane
New Cheyenne Denver Trains No. 104 109 Service Notice
United States Railroad Administration announces changes for the Cheyenne Denver route. Train No. 104 will depart Cheyenne at regular times and stop at Eaton Greeley La Salle and Brighton while accepting passengers from Cheyenne and other points. Train No. 109 will depart Denver at 6:00 p m and stop only at Brighton La Salle Greeley and Eaton. Other trains keep their Cheyenne times.
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Cheyenne
Denver
Eaton
Greeley
la Salle
Brighton
Speer “Ly
Ar Gleason Ly
Ar Carr Ly
Dover
Pierce” Ly
Ault
Ar Eaton
Lucerna «Ly
Ar Greeley
Ar Evans
Lpm
Ar la Salle Ly
Ar Peckha’ Il
Gilcrest Ly
Dupont
Wyoming Highway Department Condemnation Initiated in Washakie
The Wyoming state highway department filed the first condemnation proceeding in Washakie county under the 1919 law. Defendant Milo Burke, a wealthy rancher, owns the land through which the state plans a highway. The highway commission may condemn a right of way and begin work once served.
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Wyoming State Highway Department
Washakie County
Milo Burke
State Highway Commission
Chicago War Talk Rates to Continue
The Illinois Public Service Commission approved continuation of telephone rates under government controls with certain temporary modifications. A final hearing on the Chicago Telephone Company petition is scheduled for September 12.
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Chicago
Chicago Telephone Company
Illinois Public Service Commission
Grain Corporation Announces Flour Offer Program
The United States grain corporation said on July 31 that from August 4 it will receive weekly offers on straight wheat flour under its flour purchase plan begun July 5. The program outlines terms and conditions for quotations and purchase.
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New York
United States Grain Corporation
Empire Mercantile Company Dissolution Filed
The Empire Mercantile Company, a Wyoming corporation, filed notice of dissolution yesterday in the office of the secretary of state. The filing is signed by Joseph Halbekain as president and Harry Pfalzgraf as secretary.
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Empire Mercantile Company
Wyoming Corporation
Joseph Halbekain
Harry Pfalzgraf
Postal Rate Cuts Announced By Postal Service Leader
Clarence H. Mackay, president of the Postal, says rate reductions will be made in line with a public promise. Western Union under Newcomb Carlton will retain the schedule, with caution that rising expenses could trigger further charges.
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Western Union
Burleson
Clarence H. Mackay
The
Postal
Newcomb Carlton
Avent
Iast Woeber
Laramie County Board of Equalization Sits in Cheyenne
The Laramie County Board of Equalization will meet at its Cheyenne office Thursday Friday and Saturday this week July first August first and second to hear complaints and make adjustments.
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Laramie
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Shika Hughes
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United States Railroad Administration Director General of Railroads
Union Pacific Railroad
New Cheyenne
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Cheyenne State Bank
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