Ancient Danish machinist appeals in piracy plot
Chris Jensen a young machinist in Ravina is drawn into a scam by a writer claiming a rich prisoner in Mexico holds a fortune. He is offered one third of a $220 000 windfall if he travels to Mexico City to take charge of the confiscated funds and deliver them to authorities. The case unfolds amid other local incidents and civic notes from Aug 20.
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Gio
Ravlina
Chris Jensen
Jensen
Mexico City
The Battle play at Capitol Avenue theatre next Saturday night
Cleveland Moffett notes the survival of theist theme in The Battle and its appeal through drama rather than wealth. Liebler company hopes for New York style success with strong performances by Lackaye and a capable cast including Haggleton in a notable role.
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Cleveland Moffett
Wilton
Capitol Avenue Theatre
Trageleton
Jotun 1. Recheaterer
New York
Messrs. Liebler
Mode
Capac
Mr. Lackaye
County seeks bids for Torrington bridge rebuilding in 1910
The Board of County Commissioners of Laramie County Wyoming invites sealed proposals on September 8 at 10 a.m. for furnishing the timber and materials to remove and reconstruct the Torrington bridge over the North Platte River. Plans become available September 15 at the County Clerk’s Cheyenne office. The project calls for a wooden bridge 1000 feet long about a mile east of the present structure, using usable material from the old bridge except three spans. The board may reject all bids.
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Board of County Commissioners
Laramie County
Wyoming
Torrington
North Platte River
Cheyenne
Wyo
C. Byward
Notice of Stockholders Meeting for Jerry Johnson Gold Mining
Notice is given that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Jerry Johnson Gold Mining Company will be held at the principal office Room 8 Idelman block Cheyenne Wyoming at 1 o'clock a m Monday Sept 12 1910 for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and transacting other business
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Jerry Johnson Gold Mining Company
Idelman Block
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Bank invites young men to start saving accounts
The Citizens National Bank calls on young men to begin deposits, noting many start small and grow large. Bankers understand the ease of saving and the value of a modest beginning, offering cordial cooperation to encourage early saving habits.
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Ife
Citizens National Bank
Lightning Strikes Kill Horse. Park Guard Hurt In Thunderstorm
In Cody a thunderstorm struck as F J Richards a park guard led a horse at the ranch. He was paralyzed by lightning and the horse died instantly. Richards crawled hundreds of yards to a bunk house and will recover from the stroke. In Sheridan the Kirk's Home dedication followed a grand automobile parade with decorated floats. Chief Justice C N Potter delivered the main address.
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Hurt- Cody
Is Ranch
F. J. Richards
Kirk
Sheridan
Loge
Biks Waa
C. N. Potter
Supreme Court
Cheyenne
Wister Arrives in Cody Wyoming for Ranch Visit
Cody Wyoming Aug 26 Owen Wister famed author of The Virginian has arrived from his eastern home and will spend several weeks at the Sam Aldrick ranch.
Worland Hotel Changes Management
Aug 20 Worland report says a deal closed transferring ownership of the Worland hotel to new management, signaling a shift in local operations. The specifics of the buyer and terms were not disclosed in the available text.
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Worland
Notice to Teachers Examination in Cheyenne and Wheatland
Notice that a teachers certificates examination is set for August 26 and 27 1910 in Cheyenne and Wheatland high school buildings starting at nine oclock. The program lists sessions in penmanship arithmetic literature geography psychology agriculture and more across Friday and Saturday with a state annual institute in Cheyenne in December. ALICE M. SAMPSON County Superintendent of anath.
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Cheyenne
Wheatland
Algusca
State Teachers’ Association
Agg Se
A. DL
Alice M. Sampson
Anath
Local hotel changes hands and irrigation project expands
F. E. Thomas informs Mr. Dorman that a new Meeteese hotel manager will begin duties next week and implement improvements. Cody reports JT EL Hilton wins a contract to extend canals north of Ralston and Powell for 15000 acres of land at about 150000 dollars. Lander notes sixteen year old Justin Gilbert dies after a shotgun accident while duck hunting in Sweetwater river country.
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F. E. Thomas
Dorman
Meeteese
Cody
Aug
JT EL. Hilton
Shodhont
Ralston and
Powell
Earih
Lander
Justin Gilbert
Sweetwater River Country
Choice Full Lot Facing Lake Minnehaha
Chicago report notes a Hamilton club banquet honoring Theodore Roosevelt with four hundred reservations in twenty four hours. invitations issued for September and banquet plates priced at 7.50 dollars each as planning proceeds.
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Lake Minnehaha
G. S. Oliver
Chicago
Hamilton Club
Theodore Roosevelt
Notice to Contractors for City Sewer Cheyenne 1910
Notice to contractors sealed proposals to the City of Cheyenne for sewer construction in alley of block 75. Bids due Aug 15 1910. opened by city council Sept 6 1910. Required bid forms and $60 bid guarantee. low bidder only. City reserves right to reject bids.
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Cheyene
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Don Gaga
Reservea
Bacon
City Hall
Cheyenne Wyomiung
Notice of stock transfer and building cleanup in Actica
The Morry Johnson Coal Mining Company announces stock transfer will close at 12 noon on Monday September 5 1910 and reopen after adjournment. Actica Citizens urge property owners to clean streets removing rubbish promptly or the city will remove debris and piles to improve appearances.
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Tiranefer
Morry Johnson Cold Mining Company
A. P. Mackeiy
Atteat. Presidnt
W. Graham
Actica
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