Kidnapping Stuns Grover Colorado On July Fourth
Ira Woolsey of Galesburg Illinois allegedly abducted his son at Grover Colorado near Cheyenne on July 4. He reportedly forced possession with a revolver and fled toward Wyoming with the child seeking Denver, while Colorado and Wyoming officers pursued.
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Grover
Cheyenne
Colo
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 beat La Junta 6 to 2 in the opener of a three game set in La Junta Colorado. Elden and Rusty pitched well for the visitors while Cheyenne used base running and a staged squeeze play to secure the win. Captain Whelan of La Junta was reported out with a sprained ankle.
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LA Junta
Colo
Whitt
Elder
Rusty
Cheyenne
Indiana
Whelan
Amd
Gibson
Johnson vows yearlong stay on the island
An injured local, Jack Johnson, tells the Associated Press he will not leave the island tonight and plans to remain at least a year. He discussed his future and intentions amid the ongoing events on the Nebraska island.
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Rand Island
Nebr
Jack Johnsom
Jeffries Appears Aged After Loss In Reno Fight
San Francisco July 6 James J Jeffries returns to Oakland from Reno a changed man. The once triumphant idol shows weariness and dejection, a stark contrast to his athlete's form. Supporters question his afterglow while trainers blame weathered nerves and public doubt follows rumors of being doped.
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San Francisco
Cal
James J. Jeffries
Oakland
Jeffries
Reno
Brok‘en
Dick Adams
California
Jeff
Johnson
Choilermaker
Himeself
Rawlins Hosts Close Four Day Sport Blowout
Rawlins Wyoming concludes four day celebration with top finishers Edgar Chapman winning roping, Sam Scoville taking Bucking Contest and wild horse races, Bill By etemecond Browell third, Tim O Neil beating Thomas Kelly in a 20 round bout after KO in third round. O Neil notches second KO 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
Wealthy Newport Set To Fly In Zodiac Airship Venture
Newport residents await the Zodiac dirigible airship debut from Rocky Point to Narragansett pier. Stuart Davis of Zodiac Dirigible Airship Co plans launches within six weeks with aerodromes along the coast. The 100 foot airship will carry six passengers for two hours, with seats already in high demand.
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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 defend violence after boxing match
London papers deplore the White versus Black boxing bout between Johnson and Jeffries and argue Americans have limited view of race. The Globe, the Star, and the Standard critique prizefights, Roosevelt's and Grey’s statements, and comment on gender norms and colonial policy, urging restraint and order.
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London
England
South Africa
Btar
Ovcasion
Roosevelt
Hagland
Egypt
Won't Obey No Judges Riot at Johnson Celebration
About 100 African American detainees rioted in Pittsburgh during the Johnson celebration. They overwhelmed officers and forced entry into the courtroom, demanded a colored jury, and clashed with police and fire personnel. Several prisoners were hospitalized from knife and other injuries.
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Pittsburg
Johnson
Hill
Centey Avenue
Alpern
Central Station
Usgroes
eDetue
New Ciro A
Weather report for Washington July 6
Weather notes indicate a warm forecast for Wyoming with a chance of rain Thursday and Friday. Impacts on travel and outdoor activity expected.
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Washington,d. C
Wyoming
Fale
Russians Move to Bar German Land Ownership in Russia
St Petersburg reports a czar cabinet bill to limit German land ownership in southern Russia. German immigration, once welcomed for peasant labor parity, has driven Russians out in Volhynia where Germans hold about 2,000,000 acres. Germans defend their culture and organize rifle clubs.
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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 ruled 8252 sacks of flour seized by the government were adulterated and misbranded. Adulteration traced to the Alsop bleaching process and misbranding to marking flour fancy though made from inferior wheat. Attorneys may seek a new trial within 20 days. ruling could push appeal to Circuit court. Decision may cost farmers in the Southeast about 15 million dollars annually in differentials and other charges. Big mills plan bleaching stations in states where bleached flour is not prohibited.
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Kanang City
Alsop
Southeast
Robbery Strikes Young Cheyenne Visitor in Denver
Miss Hazel Schmitt sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs J P Schmitt visiting Colorado reports a Denver burglary at the Hoffman home during a family visit. A suit of clothes an opal ring and Miss Schmitts suitcases were stolen and not yet recovered by Denver police. The incident followed a company picnic attended by relatives.
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Hazel Schmitt
J.P. Schmitt
Colorado
Denver
Miss Schmitt
Palmer Lake
William Hoffman
Denver Dry Goods Company
Hoffman
Labor Delegates Feted In City Smokers Event
Secretary 3 5 Pearlstine of the Industrial club sends cards to members requesting meetings with visiting labor delegates in town. A smoker to honor the delegates is set for the club Friday July 8.
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Pearlstine
The
Industrial Club
Cheyenne Chautauqua ticket coupons available by mail
Local Chautauqua committee in Cheyenne Wyoming reports ticket demand exceeds supply and offers a mail in coupon system via the State Leader. No money is enclosed. signers will receive prompt attention after coupons arrive. The drive seeks public support for a worthy cultural enterprise.
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Cheyenne
Gemnali Contin
Chautauqua Committee
Wyo
Denver Denies Ban on Friese Johnson Fight Pictures
Denver officials refused to bar the Friese Johnson fight photos after petitions from juvenile court and Citizens' Union. Many cities nationwide consider restrict or permit the exhibition, with the South leaning to forbidding while some midwest allow it and the North showing opposition. States and districts act limits including Iowa Montana and District of Columbia. Governor Main urged Virginia cities to ban the display and Norfolk already took action.
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Denver
Denver Fire and Police Board
Juvenile Court
Citizens’ Union
Jeffries-Johnson
Middle West
San Oo
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
Republicans Forbid Corporate Campaign Contributions In Indiana
Indianapolis July 6 The finance committee of the Republican state committee meets and votes not to accept contributions from corporations. State Chairman Lee says funds are a serious issue and the party aims to break even through frugality and economy.
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Indianapolis
Tad
Republcan
Campithen
Lee
Emi
President Yates Goes On Vacation Amid Quiet Start
Beverly, Fuly of President Yates begins vacation with a lone day. he contacts executive offices to cancel mail delivery for a few days and spends the afternoon on the veranda, later playing golf.
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Beverly
Yates
Funeral arrangements for George Gregory proclaimed
George Gregory, who died yesterday at Riverton, will be taken to Ontire Friday for burial. A member of the Wyoming Consistory will accompany the body and the Omaha Consistory, at the request of the Wyoming delegation, will oversee the funeral which is set for Saturday.
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Tate
Amouthell
George Gregory
Riverton
Ontire
Wyomung Conslatory
Omaha Conscopt
Wyoming Inalie Tation
Baturay
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