Belgians to Visit Frontier for Four Hour Stop
On July 18 the Belgian mission will tour Cheyenne for about four hours. Mayor La Fontaine's telegram prompted the visit, and the commission accepted. Plans include a wild west show with eight events, ropers, bucking horses, and demonstrations near the grandstand. The party will tour in autos, then Frontier park, with a brief reception due to time limits. The delegation comprises twelve members, seven Belgians and five press clerks.
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Cheyenne
R. N. la Fontaine
Frontier
Frontier Park
California Puts Halt to Move of I. W. W. Heads
KINGMAN Ariz July 11 For ty two Industrial Workers of the World rounded up by home guards after they were brought here by armed guards who had failed in attempting to deport the men from Jerome into California were released today upon telegraphic instructions of Governor Campbell. County authorities exacted pledges from some of them that they would not return. Many declared their intention of returning to Jerome.
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Kingman
Ariz
Jerome
California
Campbell
Deportation appeals urged to governors to halt I W W deportations
Appeals were sent by telegraph to Governor Stevens of California and Governor Campbell of Arizona requesting intervention to stop the deportation of I W W members from Arizona into California.
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San Bernardino
Cal
Stevens
Austrian town Dolina captured and fortified on Carso front
On the Carso front in Slovenia Dolina northwest of Selo was seized by Italian forces yesterday and immediately fortified. The action underscores the ongoing push as part of the broader campaign in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Dolina
Selo
Carso
Lin Ilan
Russian Pole Held As Responsible for Mare Island Plot
J Kolzowski, a 22 year old Russian Pole, was arrested at Esparto near Woodland California and held by local police as a suspect in the Mare Island navy yard explosion that killed six people on Monday. He had previously refused admission to the marine corps.
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Woodland
Cal
J. Kolzowski
Esparto
Here
Mare Island Navy Yard
Marine Corps
Dry provisions return in measure on food control
In Washington on July 11 the senate pressed toward a compromise on food control legislation. The agriculture committee advanced Gore's substitute while deferring final approval over minor details. The committee effectively left the prohibition issue unresolved, adopting the substitute with the same regulation already approved by the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Agriculture Committee
Gore
Embalmers of State Create Organization
More than a dozen embalmers and undertakers in Wyoming organized yesterday into the State Embalmers association. H. Rasmussen of Rawlins was elected president and is in Cheyenne for the board of embalming meeting. The group will meet to hear lectures on new embalming methods and discuss funeral directing features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
State Embalmers Association
H. Rasmussen
Rawling
Rasmussen
Cheyenne
State Board of Embalming
Cartoonist Baer Wins Fargo Congressional Race
Fargo cartoonist John M. Baer won yesterday's congressional election by a 1500 plurality. Opponents conceded his victory today.
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Fargo
N. D
John M. Baer
Census Revises Population Estimates for Draft Quotas
The Census Bureau issued a complete revision of population estimates used to set army draft quotas. The update, made public in Washington, D.C., on July 11, relies largely on the June 5 registration figures.
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Washington, D.C
Census Bureau
Speed Kings Entering in Motor Event
Plans push for automobile races on the mile track at Frontier Park on July 24 the day before the Frontier show proper starts. Entries come to the Frontier Committee office. Harold Brinker returns with a Cadillac. John Norton of Norton Buick Denver enters the car and driver that won the Laramie to Denver road race on July 4 driven by Bob Murray. Shockley brings a Stutz with high expectations. Parker enters a Duzenberg noted as very speedy. Three motorcycle races will occur between events. Plains garage plans two cars driven by Cheyenne men. The races are expected to surpass Cheyenne's recent years.
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Frontier Park
Office of the Frontier Committee
Harold Brinker
Cheyenne
Cadillac
John Norton
Norton Buick Company of
Denver
Laramie
Buick
Bob Murray
Shockley
CFP
Parker
Nbe
Plains
Reward Offered for Arrest of Sam Glorioso in Murder Case
A $50 reward tote is offered for the arrest and detention of Sam Glorioso an Italian believed to be in hiding in western coal camps. Glorioso is accused of killing Sabatino Gat in the Crosby district over a dispute linked to a Blackhand gang. Sheriff Harry E. Holdrege of Thermopolis urges vigilance while authorities pursue the suspect who is described as 24 and marked with distinctive identifiers.
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Sam Glorioso
Big Horn County
Harry E. Loldrege
Thermopolis
Jose
Billings
Glorioso
Sabatino Gat
Gat
Blackhand
Clorioso
Crosby
Colorado Springs
Five Feet One and 110 Pounds Set Army Minimums
The War Department changed recruitment rules to allow men as short as five feet one inch and weighing 110 pounds to enlist in the regular army. The directive, issued from Washington, aims to expand the pool of eligible soldiers by lowering height and weight requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Washington, DP. C
War Department
Concentration Camps Selected for the Guards
National Bilard troops assignments announced for guard duties across western and central states. South and South Dakota through to Deming New Mexico and Part SH Oklahoma, with others to Fort Worth Texas and Linda Vieja California.
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South
South Dakota
Nebraska
Deming
New Mexico
Kaness
Missouri
Part SH
Oklahoma
Texas
Fort Worth
Colorada
Utah
Oregon
California
Nevada
Linda Vieja
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Wyoming
Bucking Horse Out of Commission For Frontier Decorations
Cheyenne Light, Power and Puel company mobilizes extra workers to string incandescent lights for Frontier decorations. Ten men begin setting poles along Pioneer avenue near Seventeenth street as plans progress. the nighthop bucking horse ride is not used this year due to damage to the iron figure and rider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Light, Puel and Power Company
Frontier
Pioneer Avenue
Seventeenth Street
Manchu Chief Hiding in Sacred Temple
Washington dispatch reports republican troops entering Peking signaling a monarchial coup in effect. Gen Changsun, the coup architect, is under arrest as Chang retreats to the imperial city temple with troops deserting.
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Peking
Washington
Peking Foreign Office
Wsuan Tung
Changsun
Chang
Imperial
Typewriter Recovered After Fort Hassell Theft
Deputy sheriff Ed Seloel recovered an Underwood typewriter yesterday morning, said to be stolen from the Fort Hassell laundry the prior night. Believed taken by a soldier, efforts continue to locate the thief. The machine, owned by Miss Mahar, a fort stenographer, was brought to Cheyenne and later shown to a local merchant.
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Ed Seloel
Fort Hassell
Miss Mahar
Cheyenne
Sehoel
Third arrest in meat theft ring at Hame Wond Mackling warehouse
The third arrest in a large meat theft case tied to the Hame Wond Mackling company warehouse was reported. Two men, Baltuen and J T Vostler, were captured Monday with five sacks of meat valued at about 200 in their possession, as investigators probe a six month shoplifter wave.
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Wee
Hamewond Mackling Company
le Minde
St Ie
Saul
J. T. Vostler
Baltuen
Eperior
Epherie
Nelnan
Competing Groups Meet as Miners Seek Labor Pact
Representatives of the Viailup Adiertown Fuel Co. meet with a federal mediator while the Miners, formerly employed at Deir’s works, refuse to renew or revoke their contract relations. Colorado Springs figure Seldomrifee pronounces stance.
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Gallap
Viailup Adiertown Fuel Co
Seldomrifee
Colorado Springs
Deir Wilhes Lene
Efeohe
Nicholas Romanoff Seeks Subscription to New Slav Loan
The former emperor Nicholas Romanoff and his family seek investment in a new Slav loan, stating they own limited funds. He notes personal assets of about 900,000 rubles, a wife around 1,000,000, and children with substantial but uncertain holdings, dependent on Russian state support.
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Nicholas Romanoff
Petimrad
Parker Upper
Nicholas
Fit
Hope Down
Alexis
Olga
State Health Official Returns From Trip In Auto
A state health official traveled to Cheyenne after a three day trip by automobile to inspect water and sewer projects. The doctor says roads are nearly impassable. In Look a new water system was installed, at Sunrise a sewer system and septic tank were improved.
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Dutomobile
Drawing of Draft Numbers Postponed Until Coming Week
Postponement of the draft numbers drawing for national army examinations is probable as states finish district exemption board organization. Only twenty-one states report complete setups while others are still forming. a revised census estimate will guide nationwide apportionment, with each locality providing one percent of its eligible population.
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Washington
National Army
War Department
Lusk Rancher's Horse Drags Man to Death
Lusk Wyoming July 11 Cliffort Tlaynes an employee of Wolfe's Nine Bar ranch about 20 miles from Lusk was dragged to death Saturday when his horse bolted after a turnout with his foot caught in the stirrup. He died before help arrived.
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Lusk
Wyo
Cliffort
War relief fund approved by grand lodge in Boston
The grand lodge in Boston voted to raise 21 million for war relief, directing funds toward national aid. Mention of wartime leaders and official appointments indicates organized support, with a focus on relief and mobilization during the ongoing conflict.
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Boston
Grand Lodge of the
Teter
Permnay
Former Resident Four at Home in Theagrry
Fragmentary OCR reads about a resident named Airs Pro Lelia and her mother involved in a dispute. Details are garbled with names and places unclear.
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EN Theagrry
Mra
Fred Hinde
Olen
Airs
Lelia
President Wilson Appeals Patriotic Business Leaders to Aid War Effort
President Wilson urged coal operators and merchants to set aside profits in wartime and support government price controls. He warned against extortion and supported a single government price, linking patriotism to sacrifice. The appeal criticized ship owners for war freight rates and called for national unity in war production and distribution.
Germans Face Poor Crop Prospects Amid Political Discord
A period article from Amsterdam notes worsening political strife and poor harvests across Germany. It cites uncertain grain and vegetable yields, warns of potential food shortages, and describes the government’s struggle to secure credit and coalition support amid the wartime crisis.
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America
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Wilson
Ncy
Tibet
Chet
France
An Win Hower
Megeyel
Alt
Pune
He Peestivot
Amsterdam
Jain
Merlin
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Tolberhal
Tata
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Oehe
Relelis
Dnl
Leohlan
Denee
Hay
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