Kidnaping of Grover boy shocks Colorado region on July Fourth
Ira Woolsey of Galesburg Illinois allegedly seized his son at Grover Colorado using a revolver. He fled toward Wyoming with the child after a message claimed his wife was dead in Denver. law enforcement chased possible leads toward the Union Pacific line.
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Grover
Colo
Cheyenne
Ira Woolsey
Galesburg
Tls
Oan Automobile
Colorado and
Wyoming
Lin
Gerhard
Rover
Woolsey
Wooley
Denver
Union Pacific
Jace
Bim
Indians Take First of Series at La Junta
Cheyenne Indians won the opener of a three game series at La Junta Colorado 6 to 2 over La Junta. Eld er and Rusty pitched well for Cheyenne while baserunning and a key squeeze helped the visitors secure the victory. Captain Whelan of Cheyenne is noted as being out with a sprained ankle.
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LA Junta
Colo
Whitt
Elder
Rusty
Cheyenne
Indiana
Whelan
Amd
Gibson
Johnson Won't Play Year At Least Says He
Johnson says he will not play for at least one year. He spoke to the Associated Press after the game, indicating a temporary departure from competition and outlining his plans during the suspension.
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Rand Island
Nebr
Jack Johnsom
Jeffries Returns Home a Changed Man After Defeat
San Francisco July 6 Jeffries steps from a private car in Oakland appearing dejected and aged compared with the champion who left Reno less than a month ago. He goes to Dick Adams home then to Southern California as critics blame his performance on fear and possible influence while denying any doping rumors.
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San Francisco
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Oakland
Jeffries
Reno
Brok‘en
Dick Adams
California
Jeff
Johnson
Choilermaker
Rawlins Closes Big Four Day Celebration
Rawlin s Wyoming reports the final night of a four day sports fete. Edgar Chapman won first in the roping contest, Sam Scoville took top bucking prize as well as two wild horse race first prizes. Bill By etemecond and Browell placed third, Tim O Neil of Chicago and Thomas Kelly of Philadelphia were set for a 20 round bout but O Neil stopped Kelly in the third round for his second knockout in 26 hours.
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Rawlins
Rawling
Wyo
Lyoming
Edgar Chapman
Sam Scoville
Bill Byetemecond
Browell
Scoville
Tim O'Neil
Chicago
Thos, Kelly
Newport Society to Use Zodiac Dirigible Airship
Newport summer residents to access a 100 foot Zodiac airship for six passengers at Narra gansett pier with operation planned within six weeks. Stuart Davis of Zodiac Dirigible Airship Co New York organizes berthing aerodromes and trials after a Rocky Point to shore voyage. Seats already oversubscribed indicate strong interest for future coastal routes.
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Newport
R. I
America
Stuart Davis
Zodiac Dirigible Airship Company
I R New York
Rocky Point
Narragansett Pier
New York
Davis
Zodiac
London papers condone violence after the Johnson fight
London papers deplore the race bout as excessive but justify the melee and shift blame toward Americans. They note European surprise at U S racial dynamics and criticize Roosevelt’s stance while analyzing Egypt policy and British reactions.
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London
England
South Africa
Btar
Ovcasion
Roosevelt
Hagland
Egypt
Riot at Pittsburgh Johnson celebration court scene
More than 100 black defendants arraigned on riot charges at the Hill district police station rioted in the courtroom during a hearing. Magistrate Alpern fled to his private office as defendants demanded a colored jury. Police regained control with the help of firemen and jail staff. several prisoners were injured or stabbed as chaos spread through the municipal ward.
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Pittsburg
Johnson
Hill
Centey Avenue
Alpern
Central Station
Usgroes
eDetue
New Ciro A
Weather Report From Washington D C July 6
Weather note from Washington D C July 6 forecasts fair weather with a chance of rain. Mention of Wyoming heading into extended warm spells through Thursday and Friday.
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Washington,d. C
Wyoming
Fale
Germans Challenged Over Land Rights in Russia
In St. Petersburg on July 6, a czar cabinet drafted bill aims to bar Germans from owning land in Russia as German immigration grows. Leaders say the Duma will soon consider it amid rising fears. Germans in Volhynia reportedly own 2,000,000 acres and openly assert German civilization in rural Russia.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Germaine
Duma
Volhynia
Government Wins Against Bio Millers in Bleached Flour Case
Kanang City July 6 The jury returned verdict that 8252 sacks of flour seized by the government were adulterated and misbranded The adulteration came from bleaching by the Alsop process while the flour was marked fancy though made from inferior wheat A motion for a new trial will be filed within 20 days if overruled the case may go to the Circuit court The decision will cost Southeastern farmers 15 000 000 annually in differentials and other sums Big mills plan bleaching stations in states where bleached flour is not prohibited
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Kanang City
Alsop
Southeast
Young Cheyenne girl robbed in Denver during visit
Miss Hazel Schmitt sixteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Schmitt visiting Colorado reports a burglary at the Hoffman home in Denver. The thief rifled the house taking a suit of clothes an opal ring and Miss Schmitts suitcases with personal belongings. The missing items had not yet been recovered by Denver police.
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Hazel Schmitt
J.P. Schmitt
Colorado
Denver
Miss Schmitt
Palmer Lake
William Hoffman
Denver Dry Goods Company
Hoffman
Labor Delegates Smokers to Honor Visitors
Secretary 3 5 Pearlstine of the Industrial club sends cards asking members to meet labor delegates in the city. A smoker will be given in their honor at the club Friday July 8th.
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Pearlstine
The
Industrial Club
Cheyenne Chautauqua Ticket Coupon Offer
Cheyenne Chautauqua organizers request potential buyers fill and mail coupons to the State Leader care of the Cheyenne committee. No money with coupons, but signers receive prompt attention after receipt. The drive aims to cover guaranteed ticket numbers and widen public support for the event.
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Cheyenne
Gemnali Contin
Chautauqua Committee
Wyo
Denver denies ban on showings of fight pictures
Denver officials today refused to forbid exhibition of the Jef fries Johnson fight pictures, aligning with varied national stance. Cities across the country show mixed reactions from outright bans in some states to allowance in others, with Sentiment varying by region and locality.
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Denver Fire and Police Board
Juvenile Court
Citizens’ Union
Jeffries-Johnson
Middle West
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Fort Worth
Tex
Phoenix
Aziz
Louisvire
Lexington
Warrisburg
Rochester
N Y
Milwaukee
Savannah
K. 1
Iowa
Montana
District of Columbia
Richmond
Main
Commonwealth
Norfolk
Postal
Caven
Jose Ph
Kansas City
Tisburg
Portland
Ore
Seattle
Philadelphia
Pir
Irise Johnson
Toluys
Indiana Republicans reject corporate campaign funds
Indiana Republican leaders announce at the first campaign meeting they will not accept contributions from corporations. State Chairman Lee says the fund question is serious and the party aims to run a lean, frugal campaign to break even.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Republcan
Campithen
Lee
Emi
President Yates on vacation prompts lone day at home
Beverly, during Yates' first day of vacation, he spoke to executive offices and was told no mail would arrive for several days. He remained on the veranda and later played golf as the afternoon continued.
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Beverly
Yates
George Gregory Funeral Arrangements Announced
The remnant of George Gregory who died yesterday at Riverton will be taken to Ontire Friday for burial. A Wyomung Consulate member will accompany the body and the Omaha Consulate will handle the funeral at the request of the Wyoming delegation. the service is set for Saturday.
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Amouthell
George Gregory
Riverton
Ontire
Wyomung Conslatory
Omaha Conscopt
Wyoming Inalie Tation
Baturay
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