Classy 19-Day Program Opens Turf Season at Frontier Park
Seventy five thoroughbreds contest the first events of a 19 day turf program as Frontier Park begins today. Reports from London note war news and claims of retaken Langemarck with Allied forces holding portions north of the town two days after the action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eage
Frontier Park
Angemarck
Steenbeke Arta
London
Fodaw
Gocoaune
Langemarch
Potlee
Theraday Wae
Official Overnight Entries First Day Cheyenne Race Meet
Overnight entries list for Cheyenne Wyoming on Saturday August 18 1917 with purse of 200 for 3 year olds and upward. Entries include horses and horses numbers such as 1289 Pat Gannon 112 5396 and 8004 Robt Mantel with others like Panhachapi and Elba B. plus Pick Again and Gross.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Pat Gannon
Mantel
Panhachapi
Elba
Macmonie
Iembogwal
Opening at Frontier Park Sparks Cheyenne Racing Week
The Cheyenne opening day of a nineteen day Thoroughbred meet at Frontier Park features 75 of 400 horses with eight races. The opening handicap at six furlongs for $600 drew six entrants led by Scarlet Oaks, Athena, Say the grand old performer, Dervish, Charley Mclerran, and Tre Tai. A second feature mile race for $400 with seven starters promises a close view from the grand stand.
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Swenson
Emelda
Daisy MelLean
Charley McFerran
Met
George Guyton
Redross
Cross
A. R. Jennings
Frontier Park
Cheyenne
West
Kentucky
Maryland
New York
Cuba
Canada
America
Scarlet Oaks
George W. Wingfield
Nevada Stock Farm
Athena
F. Dahnaken
C. B. Johnson
Dervish
Los Angeles
Charley Mclerran
C. S. Crippen
Tre Tai
W. M. Cain
Boy Breaks Legs in Fall Off Horse in Wild West Exhibit
Burns Illinois August 17 1906 Little Barnes Mason son of Mr and Mrs M Mason tried a wild west exhibition riding a colt last Sunday afternoon. The horse bolted and Barnes Mason was thrown to the ground breaking both bones of his leg in the incident.
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Burns
Little Barnes Mason
Mre. M. Mason
Bernes
Wyoming Regiment to Parade Before Gov Houx in Cheyenne
The Third Wyoming infantry will march in a regimental parade in Cheyenne today, reviewed by Gov Frank L Houx and guests from the front. The unit heads to Palo Alto for training before a rapid move to the Pacific coast, with locals praising their drill and readiness.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Infantry
Cheyenne
Frank L. Houx
Industrial Club
Palo Alto
Pacific Coast
Regiment Parade Through Cheyenne Rehearses in Full Dress
Line of march from Carey avenue to Capitol avenue winds through Cheyenne with the regimental band leading and officers and men in parade formation. The parade reaches the outskirts for a review by Governor Houx and Mayor Ly Montaine before returning to camp as wagons, mules, and medical corps pass the reviewing stand. Citizens are urged to turnout and show support for the troops.
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Cyirey Avenue
Bikteentt Street
House Street
Seventeenth Street
Houx
Ly Montaine
Capitel Avenue
Cheyenne
Illinois Farmers Rally Against Draft in Southern Illinois
Officials of the federal justice department investigate a seditionary movement in southern Illinois colonies. Partners organize a league to oppose the sending of drafted men to France with petitions urging defiance and promising to use force if necessary. Federal copies of petitions and signer lists are reported.
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Federal
Department of Justice
Filinois
Li Ds
Chainert
Daniels Breaks With Navy League in Washington
The Navy League faces internal disruption as Secetars Latinels imposes new policy limits. The action follows a fireside gathering at Mie Mire idland yards and warns members that naval service obligations may shift under current officers. thousands of workers express concern as tensions rise.
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Washington
Secetars
League
Second Division National Guard units mobilize for France
Fragmented wartime notes describe divisions from New England and Rainbow forces assembling for World War II, with mention of transport losses and planned departures. The narrative references commanders and expected dates, including a September timeline, as troops prepare for deployment.
Allies Weigh Pope Plan Amid Global Tension
Report from Washington notes Allied governments mull a papal peace initiative as U S officials weigh a response. Observers say a joint vote or postelection action may shape the next steps, with Vatican mediation discussed amid ongoing international strain.
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City Asseriated Press
Ypres-Menin
Dritieh
Lansemarck
Tie
Langemarck
Meenecht
Ypres
Offien
Loosheng
Tions
Sestortis
Amb
Wade
Aor Oe
Eine
Lywag
Ida
Nadine
Carl Eliwanger
Resklz 110 Vey
Vallb
Wyoming Regiment
Carey Avenue
Sixteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Capitol
Red
Ance
Illinois
East ST. Douis
Daniels
Navy League
PIV
Pviba
Nona Trreen
Marcy Malon
Baie Wetschurgerk Vedanta S Sr
A.W. Faith
Frontier Week
Mite
Alle
Duek
Eviceure
National Guard
France
Casington
Fogland
Cnn
Bates
Tim Columiiier
Uli Beian
Ail
Chest Divisiien
Exeland
Piaips
Sean
Ugothey
Pope
Robert Cecil
Wasitington
United States
Tibet
Peery
Dave Talare
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