Cheyenne Briefs and Local Happenings Compiled
North Platte business visits Cheyenne for several days. Greeley resident Frank Martin spent yesterday in Cheyenne on business. Attorney W B Ross bought a new Chalmers car. Officer Larson reports two Mexicans arrested for concealing weapons. David A Bord and wife, visiting Colorado Springs, stopover in Cheyenne. Local dairy products from Cheyenne Creamery Co. available.
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North Platte
M. FH. Johnson
Cheyenne
Greeley
Frank Martin
David A. Bord
Lansing
Mich
Typographical Union
T. U
Colorado Springs
Michigan
Local notices list visitors and services in Cheyenne
A series of short items notes visitors and business in Cheyenne. It includes C Davis from Omaha seeking ranch gear, Dummont on city business, Kee Hobbs Huckfeldt advertising furniture, M M Lamb of Sheridan visiting, George Hunt from Arcola on business, J M O'Brien from New York, James Wardlaw from Los Angeles, H G Fox from Boulder, and Cheyenne Creamery now offering bottled milk and dairy products.
Chicago Jails Overflow as Slackers Await Trial
Chicago authorities face overflowing jails as arrests rise for draft law violations. Five hundred alleged slackers await federal grand jury action on Sept. 4, while more than 800 have been arrested but many released after registration.
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Chicago
Bastiles
Weaver Named Adjutant General and War Front Updates
W K Weaver is appointed Adjutant General after returning from a front leave. Four of his sons serve in American forces. Major Andersen resigns to become a line officer. he led Wyoming recruiting to full strength. Battle reports near Lens and Hill 70 describe intense hand to hand fighting, bayonet use, and heavy German losses as Canadians defend a trench network.
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Weaver
Wyoming National Guard
Country Club
Andersen
Wyoming Regiment
Kendrick
Germany
Wyoming
Thomases
Joseph W. Cavender
Canadians Mow Down Enemy Division in British Assault
Desperate German attacks to regain territory lost on Hill 70 failed as Canadian forces repelled infantry advances in the northwest sector. Prisoners report orders to capture Hill 70 at any cost, while German efforts yesterday afternoon were unable to breach the Canadian defense.
Seek Second Man Sought in La Crosse Murder Case
In La Crosse Wisconsin authorities seek a second man in the murder of Mrs. Cora Miller. Her body was found buried in the basement of a house she owned. The second man fled to the Canadian border after her disappearance. Attorneys for Edwin Hauge discovered evidence suggesting the second man’s involvement and police investigate. Vance has not been located.
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Vance
Ley Hauge
Grace Lusk Faces Murder Charge in Wisconsin Case
Grace Lusk answers to a charge of killing Mrs. Mary Newman Robb in Waukesh a Wisconsin. The August 18 hearing outlines the accusations and Lusk's alleged role in the death.
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Grace Lusk
Waukesha, Wis
Misa Grace Lusk
Mary Newman
Court hears first hearing in Roberts case with testimony
The state concluded its nomination at noon in the preliminary hearing. L. EC. Bott, business manager for Dr. David Roberts, testified about visiting the Mills home after the shooting and described finding Mrs. Roberts body on the floor and Misa with the pistol in her hand.
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Erts
L. EC. Bott
David Roberta
Mills
Roberts
Irwin's horse wins on opening day
Irwin Bros. owner Mr. Darcy Irwin led Pan hatchapl to victory in the opening race as Blaze Boot nosed out Hob Lynch in the five furlong dash. Tob Lynch failed to top backers and Darley Irwin’s outfit showed strength, signaling racing may become a yearly Cheyenne and Wyoming staple.
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Blaze Boot
Statie
Hob Lynch
Blase Bo
Bob Lwoch
Far Tack
Whaner
Mr. Ploard
Nebraska
Diandle Stable
Beasts Bears Plot to Cut Water Supply
San Diego city officials report a blast damaged a forty inch water main linking the impounding system to the distributing network. The explosion occurred at night, with over twenty feet of the line torn away. City Manager Fr M Lockwood said a deliberate effort to cripple the water supply was suspected and two men were seen fleeing the scene shortly after the blast.
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San Diego
Cal
Ave
Ity
Fr. M. Lock. Wrel
Lockwood
Hunter Goes Fishing in Medicine Bow Mountains
Hunter left yesterday for a fishing trip to lakes in the Medicine Bow mountains and will be away for several days.
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Hunter
Medicine Bow Mountains
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Apital Coal Company
Ahill & Holliday
Graming
the Sherman Co
The
Sherman Co
Larson
Tulsa
Cheyenne Creamery Co
C. Davis
Carey Ave
Omaha
FR. Dummont
Kee Hobbs & Huckfeldt
Plains Hotel
Sheridan
M. M. Lamb
Arcola
George Hunt
Arcola District
For & Messenger
New York
J. M. O'Brien
New York City
California
James H. Wardlaw
Los Angeles
Tams
Boulder
H. G. Fox
Plains
Chido
W.K. Weaver
Lens
Gevere
Losure
Hill 70
LA Crosse
Great Western Commission Co
Irwin
Beast Bears
Monster
Oriental Art Store
West 16Th
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