Water system under gunfire in Roundtop incident
A夜long clash at Roundtop reservoir left about fifty shots fired as cavalry men confronted three men suspected of German sympathies aiming to blow the dam or poison the water. The attackers fled in darkness. no hits were recorded. Authorities including Mayor LaFontaine and Water Commissioner Martin vowed an investigation and extra safeguards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roundtop Reservoir
Robert Cook
LaFontaine
J. A. Martin
Martin
Fort Russell
Cheyenne
Cook
Overnight Entries for Ninth Day at Cheyenne Race Meet
The Cheyenne race program lists claiming races at multiple distances for older horses. Notable entries include Purse $200 races at five and six furlongs, with horses such as Purse 200 star names and detailed listing of entries and times though OCR garbles obscure some names and results.
Hynds Building Starts At Once In Cheyenne
Arrangements between H P Hynds and R N Lafontaine set construction to begin immediately on the old Inter Ocean site. The five story concrete steel building will house offices on the first three floors with a state bank on Sixteenth and Capitol, and a modern rooming house on the top two floors. Fireproof design and new fire escapes are planned. An edge dispute with Senator Warren was resolved amicably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Hynds
R. N. LaFontaine
Inter Ocean
Lafontaine
Denver
State Bank
Sixteenth
Capitol
Plains
Hynds
Cheyenne
Warren
Hundred Teachers Gather for Annual Institute at High School
More than 100 teachers from various parts of the county attended the opening of the annual teachers institute at the high school gymnasium. Mrs Mamie Heffron opened the event and the assembly sang America led by Miss Flannigan. Rev Annette Beecher Gray gave a prayer and spoke on Horace Mann as founder of the school system. Institute continues through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Heffron
Flannigan
America
Annette Beecher Gray
Horace Mann
State wool clips may reach thirty million pounds
From Thermopolis Wyoming sheep officials estimate the 1017 wool clip will reach at least 20 000 000 pounds and may climb to 30 000 000 pounds. Secretary H F Millard says average price received by ranchers is 50 cents a pound. The wool crop would bring at least 14 750 000 dollars, far above previous records. No estimate for mutton lamb sales is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thermopolis
Wyoming
H. FR. Millard
Wyoming State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Board of Sheep Commissioners
Billy Baerresen breaks leg in Colorado crash
Billy Baerresen the son of Mr and Mrs A A Baerresen sustained a broken leg when the car returning to Cheyenne from Denver ran into an irrigation ditch near Fort Lupton All occupants were thrown out Mrs A T Mackley suffered a forehead cut None of the other passengers were hurt Mrs Baerresen diverted to avoid a car but another vehicle appeared and the ditch crash followed Heilly was treated at Fort Lupton then moved to St Luke's Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Baerresen
A. A. Baerresen
Cheyenne
Denver
Fort Lupton
Time Not Ripe for Greek Republic
In Athens the chamber of deputies discussed Greece's future form of government. M Venizelos said parliament did not feel the time had come for a republic and believed it should give the monarchy another trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Greece
Chamber of Deputies
M. Venizelos
Special Commission Urged to Probe I W W Disorder
Washington August 27. The council of national defense urged President Wilson to create a special federal commission to investigate disorders linked to I W W activities in the west and related disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
West
Wilson
Council of National Defense
Airplane costs cut by aircraft production board progress
Washington, Aug. 27. The aircraft production board reports a halving of airplane costs with plans to reduce government prices to one third of normal costs. Construction is progressing. ongoing deliveries of fighting types next year are assured, and thousands of machines have been ordered as prices drop.
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Washington, BD. C
Aus
Aircraft Production Board
Three Cars Stolen in Cheyenne Thieves At Large
Three cars were stolen in Cheyenne late last week. C C Varsoun of Pierce Colorado had his car stolen and recovered the next day. Major A Smoke’s car was taken and later returned. A taxicab wreck on Happy Jack road tied to a Lincoln Highway garage theft. Soldiers may be involved and others remain at large.
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Cheyenne
C. C. Varsoun
Pierce
Colo
Major A. Smoke
Prises
Happy Jacok Road
West Lixteenthtreet
Joy Riters
Wilson Poised to Reply to Pope Peace Proposal
Washington August 27 President Wilson signals readiness to send a reply to Pope Benedict XV’s peace proposal. Secretary Lansing and the president reportedly agree on core features and draft language, with no official statement on acceptance or rejection yet. Diplomats discuss possible outcomes as the plan’s essential demands are weighed against new conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Pope Benedict
Lansing
Entente
President and Lansing Reach Terms Without Disclosure
Talks on the American loan and policy progressed with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing agreeing on terms yet offering no details. Negotiations reportedly continued abroad through American ambassadors as entente diplomats tried to gauge Washington’s likely stance, while the state department maintained a cautious, open approach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cauiuais
Entente
Washington
State Department
Uot
Wilson
German U Boat Captain Entertains American Then Sinks His Vessel
Cyrus W. Crooks, master of the American bark Christaine sunk August 7 near the Azores, said he was entertained on the U-boat and served luncheon with wine. The German commander, speaking perfect English, admitted he hates to sink American ships but did so as the war demands. Crooks described two lifeboats and that they were left safe, and he noted the submarine measured about 60 feet with two six deck guns.
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Atlantic Port
Cyrus W. Crooks
Christaine
Azores
Sifely
Ponta Leluge
John W Howard Wins City and County Building Contract
The city and county approve John W Howard for the new building with a $150000 safety bond and a completion target of December 31 2018. Plans call for Bedford stone from Indiana and jail equipment from Pally of St Louis with total estimated cost $170860.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Howard
Colorado
Howard
Pally Company of
St. Louis
Rawlins
Bedford Stone
Indiana
Unclear historical note on policing and court actions
Fragmentary report describes an incident involving DOK Pitie fe opened and a person named Nee Pieb Nas, with references to a model quarter, a plainclothes officer, and a court setting. Details are garbled, but mentions Perry, Perry’s detainer, and a late Friday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dok Pitie Fe
Mne
Beret
Pieb Nas
Joe Slaten
Tithlake
Sela Perry
Perry
Turf racing thrills at Frontier Park despite rain showers
A damp afternoon crowd at Frontier Park witnessed close finishes with Joe Mrank winning the opener over Zinkund amid slick track conditions. Tempy Poy dan and several favorites impressed, while Minten and Grey Mike also claimed notable places as the meeting progressed. Tomorrow promises more action with extended viewing at Franthaw Park’s grounds and a special taviletiog event.
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Earl
N. ‘Taylor
Mimelde
Dlosine
Phone Tor Park
Atl Dadies
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Kern
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Rad Prospect
W. Kieker
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Marnard
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Greek Republic
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T. W. W. Work
Pope
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John Howard
Bedford
Cheyenne Turf
Pony
Shy Bote Clark
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Rude
Kase
Ke Luvina
Swett
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Minten
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Git Hob
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Darnard
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