Wyoming War Trophy Collection Installed in Capitol Corridor
Miss Eunice G. Anderson announces Governor Garey and Secretary Chaplin approved acquisition of Sergeant Robert O. Pennewill’s World War I trophies for the Wyoming State War Museum. The display includes guns, helmets, uniforms, insignia, maps, 450 photos, and a German army blanket with captured insignia, valued at about ten thousand dollars but donated at cost by the state. The collection will be shown on the Capitol’s third floor along with remodeled lighting and cases, ready for visitors during Pershing reception week.
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Eunice G. Anderson
Robert D. Garey
William E. Chaplin
United States
Wyoming State War Museum
Capitol Building
Robert CO. Pinnewill
448Th Field Artillery
Pennewill
Gol
Burke Hi
Sinclair
Roche S. Mentzer
Goff
U. S
Argonne
Army of Occupation
France
Germany
Anderson
Penewill
Carey
W. E. Chaplin
Robert O. Pennewill
Miss Anderson
Wyoming
Colorado Springs
Battery CG
Colorado
Double Robbery Strikes Two Basement Businesses
A burglar stole 5 dollars from Wellnitz's barber shop at Seventeenth and Carey and 10.70 dollars from the adjacent Chicago Photograph shop. A 50 dollar box near the register in the photo shop was left intact. The porter from the barber shop is missing, prompting a search, marking a second recent robbery associated with his disappearance.
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Wellnitz
Seventeenth and Carey
Chicago
Weather Bureau Cheyenne Report Snow Drift Update
Highways weather bulletin from January 13 1920 notes roads improving rapidly with only rough segments to Dover and west of Pine Bluffs. Snowfall totals include about two inches at Denver Pine Bluffs and Douglas two inches at Wheatland and Chugwater. Cars are moving to Laramie despite drifts and lingering mild conditions.
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Weather Bureau
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dover
Pine Bluffs
Cassa
Laramie
Denver
Wheatland
Chugwater
Douglas
World Almanac for 1920 Now on Sale
The World Almanac for 1920 has been published by the New York World and is described as the greatest edition yet. Priced at 50 cents postpaid, the book is highlighted as an up to date reference for readers.
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New York World
Fontana Brannigan Set for Pershing Visit Boxing Show
Soldier Fontana of Fort Russell and Patsy Brannigan from Denver headline the post boxing night before General Pershing’s visit. The 410 round bout tops an undercard including Mc Coy versus Courrier. Proceeds go to Fort D. A. Russell Post No 46 American Legion. Tickets available at local outlets.
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Soldier Fontana
Patsy Brannigan
Fort Russell
Fifteenth Cavalry
Denver
McCoy
Courrier
Post
Hynds
Cheyenne
Sands-Hays Drug Store
Boyd's Cigar
Fort D. A. Russell
The
American Legion
Pride of
Patey Branwegen
Speedy Denver
John J. Pershing
Why Did Secretary's Dog Go to Cemetery
Charles B. Boyce secretary of the Wyoming board of livestock commission ers debates why Bill Taft the family cocker spaniel wandered off and was found resting on a grave at Lakeview cemetery. Boyce muses whether the dog sought the tomb or his master, calling it an "animal instinct" while noting Taft seems a sensible, loyal hound.
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Charles B. Boyce
Wyoming Board of Livestock Commissioners
Bill Taft
Mr. Boyce
Boyce
Mr.Boyce
Lakeview Cemetery
Bill
Mr. Royce
Maggie Stowers Surrendered to Federal Authorities
Maggie Stowers a colored woman arrested in the trunk liquor seizure was turned over to federal authorities for investigation. Some liquor was sent to the state chemist at Laramie who said results would take two or three days to identify all ingredients and whether wood alcohol is present.
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Magey Stowers
Laramie
GC. F. Embery
Delivery Promise Amid Prompt Phone Service
A fragment notes a guarantee of prompt delivery at our expense for a phone order labeled "IS PHONE 83" with emphasis on swift service and cost coverage. The unreadable context suggests a sales or customer service claim about timely fulfillment.
Watchmen for Union Pacific Commissioned
Fourteen Union Pacific watchmen at Cheyenne terminals renewed their commissions yesterday under the new administration. They report to Special Agent W. J. J4fe Clement and form a larger force than the city police. Officers work on eight hour shifts led by Chief Carl Christensen.
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Union Pacific
Cheyenne
W. J. J4fe Clement
Carl Christensen
Sheridan Miners Not Much Hurt by Blast
John Hon, a miner, was hurled 30 feet by an explosion of black powder at No 8 mine in Dietz near Sheridan Wyoming. His clothing was burned or torn away except for shoes and a few fragments, yet he escaped serious injury. High Montgomery was knocked down but virtually unharmed. The blast struck during cartridge preparation.
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Sheridan
Wyo
John Hon
Dietz
High Montgomery
Sheridan beauty winner among 15 chosen in contest
Miss Thelma Pardee of Sheridan has been selected as one of fifteen most beautiful women from 2,500 entrants in a contest conducted by an eastern automobile concern. The announcement comes from Sheridan on January 13.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Thelma Pardee
Sheridan
Cases Against Alleged Bootleggers Dismissed
The United States district court judge John A. Riner dismissed charges against May Williams for selling liquor at River ton and against Fred Primm yesterday as their cases went to trial before the jury.
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May Williams
Riverton
Fred Primm
John A. Riner
United States District Court
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Ange
Sergeant Pennewill
State Capitol
Highways Weather Report
Fontana
Gen. Pershing
General Pershing
Maggie Stowers
Uncle Sam
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Young Sheridan
Miss Among Beauty Winners
the Spock Growers National Bank
Cheyenne, WY
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