Tornado Rips Sheridan Forest Gap Records Seven Miles Long
A tornado, first on record in the area, cut a clear path 60 to 100 feet wide through Sheridan forest near Soldier Creek, uprooting trees up to 18 inches in diameter and traversing about seven miles before ending its force. In other items, an Italian couple marriage in Italy ends delays, and city water study favors Soldier Springs though land condemnation of J Kline is sought. Local reports also note a five-tramps incident near Rock River with a prior mix-up and minor damage.
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Sheridan
Solier Creek
Laramie
Soldier Springs
J. Kline
Rock River
Frazer to Complete Telephone Line to Maneuver Camp
C. C. Frazer who holds the contract for building the line from this place to Pole Mountain maneuver camp reports work will be finished and communication established by Saturday night. Sun Proof Patat at Sherman Co.
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Caramie
C. C. Frazer
Pole Mountain
Sherman Co
Sheridan Commercial Club pushes new jail plan
Sheridan in July reports the Sheridan Commercial club has begun a movement to fund and construct a modern jail. They have presented the plan to the county commissioners, arguing the current facility is outdated for a growing city and mixed with inmates, including insanity cases and young offenders, needs updated accommodations.
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Sheridan
Sheridan Commercial Club
Commercial Club
Butler and Cooper win main Johnson county school bid
Contract awarded in Buffalo with Butler and Cooper the corotatal bidders for the new Johnson county schoolhouse. Their bid of 32 500 dollars compares to 423 470 dollars by A Warren and Cheyenne contractor. The two story structure includes a full basement with gymnasium and measures ground 80 by 62 feet.
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Buffalo
Butler
Cooper
Johnson County School House
A. Warren
Cheyenne
LNGISH CAPITAL STILL HOLDS DIAMOND MONOPOLY
New York daily report states that Malden Lane diamond importers received official cablegrams confirming that the world diamond output monopoly remains intact and unbroken, dashed by current market responses. The stronghold of the monopoly continues to dictate supply, limiting competing imports and keeping pricing stable.
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Lngish Capital
New York
Malden Lane
De Beers and London Diamond Syndicate Renew Five Year Pact
Rumor confirmed that De Beers Consolidated Mines and the London Diamond Syndicate renewed their contract for five years, expiring early next month. The accord fixes diamond prices under monopoly control with the syndicate obliged to take mine output and sell a set annual quantity.
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de. Beers Consolidated Mines (Ltd
London Diamond Syndicate
de Beers Consolidated Mines (Ltd
Trust Company Robbed Of Bal A Million
Louisville July 14 August Rooke assistant secretary of the Fidelity Trust company charged with embezzlement of a large sum. He denies a fixed shortage while company officers admit a very large deficit. Rumors estimate up to 500000 dollars. Directors promise to raise one million dollars in capital stock if needed.
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Trust Company
Louisville
Rooke
Asaistant
Fidelity Trust Company
NALLS BURGLAR IN ATTIC FORGETS WINDOW
In Boulder Colorado Earl Fordyce trapped a burglar in his attic then the intruder leapt from a window and fled after daylight. Mrs Fordyce heard footsteps around 1 o clock and awoke her husband who pursued with a hammer and spikes. The burglar escaped through the attic as Fordyce forced the door.
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Boulder
Colo
Earl Fordyce
Hisettie
Fordyce
Fire destroys Portland exposition building and horses
Portland Oregon July 14 a blaze torched the old exposition building at 1 am causing a loss estimated at 1 million dollars. Six nearby apartment houses burned and the Multnomah cloth also burned. Two hundred horses perished inside the exposition building and no confirmed reports of human fatalities.
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Portland
Ore
Brother of Captain Scott Demands Fair Play in Charlton Case
The brother of Captain Henry Harrison Scott, who helped clear the Lake Como mystery, issues a statement urging fair play, justice and a proper trial for Porter Charlton. He argues Charlton was sane at the murder time and presents letters supporting his claims while detailing alleged delib eration and concealment.
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Scott
Lake Come Mystery
New York
Porter Charlton
Lake Como
Italy
Henry Harrison Scott
Charlton
Py Cleriton
Chariton
Porter
Get a Pair of Ladies Oxford Shoes On Sale
A reader is offered a deal to buy a pair of ladies' oxford shoes for four dollars, or a reduced price of one dollar sixty five cents at a location named Jenkins. The ad presents a quick low price opportunity for footwear.
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Sun and Rain Insurance
Minnesota
Alinnesota
Jenkins Bhor
In Memoriam Note From Mrs John For Kindred Orders
A brief tribute from Mrs John expresses sympathy and friendship to the Elks Knights of Pythias Eagles and other groups for the loss and honor of a late eventor person.
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Phanks
Order of Elks
Knights of Pythias
John
Barnum and Bailey Circus to Visit Cheyenne in August
Advertising teams flood Cheyenne with posters for a single show on Friday August 8 as Barnum and Bailey promise the largest circus yet with 700 heroes 40 elephants and 100 cages. The parade stretches three miles and the program features many new acts including Jupiter the balloon boree and Desperado the rider.
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Barnum and Bailey Circus
Cheyenne
Barnum and Bailey
Bridgeport
Conn
Jupiter
Desperado
Trinidad and Bidwell's Band Reach City Today
Baseball fans await a clash between the Trinidad Champions and Bidwell's Indians as a wire from Raton reports both teams arriving in town for a key matchup.
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Trinidad and Bidwell
Trinidad
Bidwell
Band of
Raton
Ladies Market Ad Skirts and Hem Supplies
Local dry goods shop promotes skirts and hemming services with stock at price points around 480 in the WM. M Els department. Text emphasizes women’s fashion accessories and alterations available at the store.
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Thramio
Ihmate
Sheridan Forest
Scente Monry
Water Works Extension
America
Mullen
Remief
Govino
Asverty
Faroe Brooks
Shedden
Brooks
Daily Enterprise
Mullen Republican Club
Sheridan County
American Financers
FOR Cure
Paul Morton
Povict
Carlsbad
NALLS
ROYS
Portland Exposition
Basia
Liaseed OH Paint Co
A. E. Roedel
Wyoming
BARNUM @ BALEY
Manly
Colorado
Brierly
Thunders
Rusty
Itlg
Elder
Carey Ave
Shezvman Co
Nmrq
Bertha Rath
Joan O
Ver Pamily
Relatty
Myers de Goods
Miveth Jewelry & Optical C8
Cor. Cap. Ave
Cheyenne, Wyoming
U. S. Depository
Ohenstein Bros
W. 16Th St
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