Evans dry town turns wet for four hours
Evans Colorado moved briefly from dry to wet when a saloon opened at 1 AM. Hi M Bons the operator was arrested along with two bartenders, J M Maddox and George Redmon, as the anti-saloon force pursued warrants for selling liquor in an anti-saloon territory and conducting a disorderly house.
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Evans
Colo
Hi. M. Bons
Florence
Greeley
J. M. Maddox
George Redmon
Bons
Ike Tiekeer
Maggs
Redmon
Seliig
Canada in the Grip of Forest Fires
Winnipes July 1 forest fires sweep the border from Rainy River to Lake Superior. flames race across counties driving smoke clouds over lakes and impeding navigation. several lumber camps and powder houses destroyed. timber losses mounting as crews race to defend remaining stands.
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Winnipes
Rainy River
Lake Supeto
Jim Corbett Seethes Over Jeffries Camp Tactics
Reno July 1 James J Corbett argues Jeffries paths to a quick victory depend on pace and conditioning. Corbett says Jeffries lacks enough fast rounds in training and may face a humiliating beating from Johnson if he cannot sustain effort. Officials for the July fight include George F Harding. rumors swirl on White and Rickard as tensions rise.
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Reno
Jim Jeffries
James J. Corbett
Jeff
Moana Springs
Nev
George F. Harding
San Francisco
Harding
Johnson
Jeffries
Rickard
Charles White
Roperty
Priesjohnson
Fonr
Opfion
Property Holder Blocks the U. P. Into Ft. Collins
In Port Colifion Colorado on July 1 John M Hoffman a Moffmen Milling owner built a five foot fence in the Union Pacific right of way along Riverside Avenue to mark a western boundary. The action halts grading for the proposed road into Fort Collins while county officials consider vacating a 30 foot strip. Hoffman, who claims ownership of the disputed land, says he was not informed of obstructing the road and questions why compensation should not be paid.
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Johnson
Jeff
Jim
Ieaist
Amond
Jeffrey
Port Colifion
Colo
Union Pacific Railroad
John M. Hoffman
Moffmen Milling
Hoffman
Lo Tim
Union Pacific
Ato Fort Colulan
Min
Esid Mr. Hoffman
Cheyenne Prepares Big Nineteen Day Race Meet
Officials announced for Cheyenne’s big nineteen day race meet as Frontier Park undergoes $20,000 in improvements. A mile circular track, grand stand, stables, water mains, and padded fencing are being completed to host a first class racing course beginning July 29 for a nineteen day meet with horses from California and Oklahoma arriving next week.
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Frontier Park
Cheyenne Racing Association
Wich
Citizen's Frontier Committee
Cheyenne
Belmont Park
Oakland
Union Pacific
Union Pacifico
Six Inch
Ruddy
Utah Jockey Club
Cheyenne Racing Association 13
California
Oklahoma
Uncle Sam Is Now Saving Money News
Washington reports show a fiscal year ending June 3 with a surplus in ordinary receipts and expenditures. The government reduced deficits, boosted tax revenue by 17 million, cut postal deficiency disbursements by 17 million, and lowered the national debt by 11.6 million in June.
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Uncle Sam
Washington
Bams
Panama
Army
Navy
Im. Dlaus
New York School Children Urged to Omit Fire Works
New York City schools superintendent William U. Maxwell urges pupils to avoid exploding fireworks on the Fourth of July. He argues happiness comes from not causing others harm and suggests a city celebration plan that aligns with the day’s meaning. The city designated twelve parks for a fireworks display funded by a $15,000 budget allocated across boroughs.
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New York
William U. Maxwell
Board of Estimate
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Bronx
Queene
Richmond
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Jim Corbett
Corbett
Boilermaker
BE. W. Smith
U. P
Ft. Collins
Cader Office
Gotham Superintendent of Schools
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