Frontier Days Opens with Pageantry and Wild West Stunts
Immense crowds fill Cheyenne for the seventeenth Frontier Days opening. Winners listed include Cowpony race winner Orland on Tiger and Indian cowpony winner Eagle Feather. One-half mile wild horse race claimed by Gus Anderson in 2:34. Colonel Cody applauded the program and forecasts a larger celebration ahead.
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Orland
Tiger
Buscheree
W. Fh. Eastman
Firet
Eddie McCarty
Dantonahue
Eagle Feather
William Shakespeare
While Bruce
Troop H
Chmaglia
Clegx
Hazel Hoxie
California
Tine
Bucing Bronco
Minnie Thompson
Pacific Coast
Redbird
Pianche Magahay
Muskogee
Okla
Bill Baker
Walter Padgett
Wells Biggs
J. E., Hunton
Gail Downing
Judson Seorey
Im Price
Carmin
Ballard
Cuda Crutchfield
Sam Garrett
Johnnie Judd
McKay
Isaac Kahlaman
Denver
Hugh Stemler
Henry Grammar
Charles
Walter Moore
Rex
Tom Price
H. Stemler
Charles Thomas
Stub Farlow
Sem Brownell
B. F. Blone
Laramie City
Gus Anderson
Henry Webb
J. W. Ryan, Jr
Jess Emtrey
Cheyenne
Tire Pestentey
Wiliam
Cody
Buffalo Bill
Codywald
Frontier Committee
Morarty
Gilford
Anderson
Twelfth Cavalry
A. A
Exhibition Run By Fire Laddies in City Parade
The fire department will stage an exhibition run tonight at 8:30 starting at Twenty third Street and Capitol Avenue. The march goes down Capitol Avenue to the Union Pacific station and along Fifteenth Street to Eddy then Eighteenth Street. Firemen will also take part in Friday evening’s torchlight procession, starting at the Industrial Club at Seventeenth and Central at 7:30.
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Twentythird Etrest
Capitol Avenue
Union Pacific
Fifteenth Street
Eddy
Eddy Street
Eighteenth Street
Seventeenth and Central
AK Autolste
Fire Department
Fire and Police Board
VIVE ARE KILLED AT OLD RATON TUNNEL SCENE
A brief report notes two men killed in a tunnel incident near Raton New Mexico. Ed Siamelli and Mealcan Werkmaeg are named among the deceased. Emergency crews responded at 4:30 p.m. local time.
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Raton, N. My
Raton Tunnel
Ed Siamelli
Charges Against Judge Speer Could Spur Impeachment Bid
Washington Aug 26 Charges that could spark another senate Impeachment case are leveled against Federal Judge Speer of the Fifth Georgia circuit. The House Judiciary Committee reviewed the Special Examiner R Colton Lewis report and supporting affidavits but took no action adjourning until Friday. The report accuses Speer of dissipating bankruptcy estates, presiding where his son in law worked on fee basis, imposing unlawful contempt penalties, ignoring higher court mandates, and being absent from the district or trying cases outside it.
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Washington
Senate
Speer
Fifth Georgia
House Judiciary Committee
R. Colton Lewis
Department of Justice
Circuit Court of Appeal
Supreme Court of the United States
Arthur
Fort Stockton Day Last in West Texas Prohibition Wave
Fort Stockton Texas, county seat of Pecos county and once a pioneer trading post and fort, faces the prohibition wave sweeping West Texas. The town, once noted for the lone salmon symbol in 100 miles, now confronts new dry laws.
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Fort Stockton
West Texas
EL Paso
Tex
Texas
Pecos County
Secretary Garrison and Gen Wood Inspect Fort Mead Details
Secretary Garrison and Chief of Staff General Wood lead a west tour with General Alashira and five others inspecting Fort Mead at Deadwood on August 20. They visit the Homestake mine and dine with the Business club before departing for Fort Robinson, Nebraska tomorrow.
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Deadwood
8. D
Garrison
Wood
Alashira
Quartermastern Corps
West
Fort Mead
Homestake
Business Club
Fort Robinson
Neb
Fire entombs workers in subway shaft disaster
New York August 20 reports say between 60 and 80 workers were entombed about 400 feet underground by a fire in the Catekill and Washington subway shaft. Rescue teams entered the shaft as flames were brought under control and nearby shops caught fire.
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New. York
Catekill
Washington Belahis
Spectacular show features cowpony and bucking contests
Today's program lists numerous events including a spectacular galloping parade and cowpony races with riders such as Teddy Mackenzie Sam Bromwell and Walter Padgett. Other events include Indian races, military demonstrations, saddle and bucking contests, roping exhibitions, and a chariot race scheduled to start at 1 PM with field clear by 5:30 PM.
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Judson Scobey
Automobile
J. B
Bally Gail Downey
Golden Rod
Ernest Green
Jack Uav
TNE
Operaieneaied
Eveas Mattie
Frontier Night Street Entertainment Draws Crowds
Downtown crowds enjoyed free shows by three bands and a Plains hotel war dance as police limit confetti and similar items. The carnival on Seventeenth Street and Capitol venue kept venues full, while thieves worked largely on unlocked homes during the day. Chief McClement urges locks on valuables and dwellings before leaving.
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Plains Hotel
Seventeenth Street
Capitol
Seventeenth Er
McClement
Trust company books show $258000 shortage in Newark affair
The Rossville Trust Company in Newark reports a shortage of 258000 as its treasurer Raymond B. Smith faces implications from the missing funds. The article notes the financial irregularity and its impact on the company’s leadership.
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Newark
N. J
Ave
Rossville Trust Company
Raymond B. Smith
Lowie
THAW BATTLE TO REMAIN FREE BEGINS TODAY
Marry Kendall Thaw’s bid to avoid deportation moves to Sherbrooke Quebec where he will face a habeas corpus hearing at 10 o’clock. If upheld he could win freedom but immigration authorities warn they may detain him and return him to the United States as an undesirable alien.
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Shermrooke
Que
Kendall Thaw
United States
Matteawan State Hospital
Gipbensky
Supreme Court
Dominion
Tako
Dominon
New York State
Stanford White
Millers
Matteawan
Sherbrooke
War Secretary to visit Cheyenne for city reception
Secretary of War Garrison will meet Cheyenne residents at the Industrial Club Saturday evening at 8 20. The party will be greeted by Governor Carey Mayor Gil Percy Hoyt Thomas Heaney and George Walker at the state line. They arrive Friday at 8 42 and proceed to Fort Trundell for a 7 30 inspection Saturday morning then a trip to Polo Mountain. Governor Carey hosts dinner at 7 and escorts guests to the club where speeches are expected. They depart for their private car after a program at the Industrial Club.
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Cheyenne
Industrial Club
Jame Rik
Genera
State Line
Carey
Gil
Percy Hoyt
Thomas Heaney
George Walker
Parker
Comemand
Fort Willlhere
Polo Mountain
Cardy
Unrt
Evugetary
Udil Louse Fog
Diggs Found Guilty in Mann Act Case Verdict
Maury I. Diggs former California state architect is found guilty on four counts of transporting a woman for immoral purposes under the Mann Act. Jury of nine delivered verdicts after a lengthy trial in San Francisco with relatives present. Each count carries up to five years in a federal penitentiary.
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San Francisco
Marsha Warrington
Sacramento
Cal
Reno
Nevada
Maury I. Diggs
California
Digea
Drew Caminetti
Anthony Caminetti
Diggs
United States
John L. McNab
Wilson
Lola Norris
Uley
Denver Motor Club rejects Midland route for transcontinental highway
The Denver Motor Club and Midland Trail Association conclude the Denver to Grand Junction southern route is impractical. They urge a northern Colorado corridor via Vernal Utah, arguing the southern path costs too much to build and maintain.
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Denver Motor Club
Colorado
Denver
Motor Cla
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Grand Junction
BE. Frederickson
Central Transcontinental Highway Assortation
Cheyenne Yeeter
Laramie
BJ. Vetter
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Midland Trail
Utah
Ek. EB. Somers
Motor Club
Raad
Vernal
Jnet
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Grand Stenda
Prontier Committee
Fred Hofmann
Hoxie
Red Bird
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Oklo
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Salinas
Cuba Crutchfield
G. McKay
Isaac Kahlman
Silk Hose
Bunny Hug
Tom Rice
W. R. Postman
Vive
Hagle Feather
Rune Lightning
Chases
Hazel Hoxle
Bowen
Paulson
Jemnie Paulaga
LaGrange
Prank Tete
Little Horse Creek
Dan Donahue
Littl Horse Creek
Tommy Gemnes
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Lalu Parr
Blanche Mogahay
Jed Sandy
Mina Bonny Hug
Mrs. Silk Hose
Margaret
Miss Slit
Carrie Huns
Guba Cruthchfeld
Onca
Ponza
Jeannie Judd
Gene McKay
Goldsmith
Wyo
Denk
Ntl Downing
Blanche Maggahay
Helen Hoxle
Fonen
Helen Antlo
Gladys Aetle
Helen Honoham
Emma Bunyard
Leonaro Mattingly
Helen Walte
Horee
Helen Bonham
Helen Walt
Eseencess
Mise Stewart
Charlie McKinley
J., McCarty
George Wwinatt
Those Grimes
Johnny Judd
Bam Brownell
N. HR. Smith
George Montgom- We Cae Chin
C. T. Bigvlow
Kub Fun
Henry Detee
Richard Evans
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Tarn Pitagerald
Im Priew
Tommy Grimes
Ponca City
Okia
Angus MacDonald
Wheatland
Claremont
Eaton
Colo
Joe McLaughlin
Lark
Hugh Clark
Bonita
Albert Ed Edwards
Thermopolis
Guy Anderson
Bud Campbell
Fort Morgan
Kaycee Rojan
Jess Emberey
Jack Tipton
Jack Elliott
George F. Miller
Golden
Square Deal
Jobnntle Judd
Ponca
A. Be, McCormick
Stemler Bay
William Becker
Sunbeam
W. F. Kile
Comneraville
Boulder Ridge
Messenger
Jim Price
Byers
Sienal
Hank Deter
Deertrail
Nate Stover
Port Lupton
Lew Cook
Joe McGlachlin
Salina
Dick Evans
Weat Oak
Ohla
Oecar Becel
Newglar
BE. G. McKay
Geldemith
Ratok Park
C. F. Kilo
Connersville
Deer Trail Colp
W. Benning
Stick Gaskin
Chevenne
Willian Powell
Jers Levine
Stub Parlow
Lander
Thaw
Quilt
Froderi
Thie
Sumedine
Tien
B. Lane
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Ameoe
Tewk
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