French daredevil Desperado thrills crowds with near-fatal dive
The Paris born 25 year old Desperado, a trained athlete and circus star, performs a death defying act in which he leaps from the dome highest point to a bare skid three feet above the ground. Audiences gasp as he lands unharmed, then smiles and repeats the feat, claiming secrecy about safety measures. Desperado has drawn intense attention in New York and other cities since the show opened in March.
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Woman Betrays Punitive Embezzler to Officers
A Philadelphia report states Howard Lowery alias James Johnnach, wanted in Utica New York on embezzlement charges, was betrayed to authorities by a woman. The article notes Lowery is sought by police and extradition is possible.
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Philadelphia
Howard Lowery
James
Johbnach
Utica
Embezzlement Case Involving Bank Teller Unfolds In City
Detective Daniel J. Kelliher betrayed the crime today after a Wilmington Delaware woman left her home with a suitcase and led him to Bowery addresses in Philadelphia and New York Estate. The former Uttea City National Bank teller, Lowery, vanished last April amid bank irregularities. The investigation traced connections with a Wilmington contact as authorities moved to recover funds. Ladies Oxford shoes advertised by the Jen Jenkins Shoe Co. accompany the report.
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Daniel J. Kelliher
New York
Lowery
Kelliher
Wilmington
Del
Dight
Philadelphia
Bowery
Special Meeting of J. F. Reynolds Post No 33
The J. F. Reynolds Post No 33 invites G A R members to a special meeting on Wednesday 20th inst at 7 p m in Room Six Keefe hall annex Commander T. Castle presiding Adjt A Mahar reports details.
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J. F. Reynolds
Keefe Hall
T. &. Castle
City Briefs and Appointments Across the State
Mrs Glafeke the Florist advertises choice cut flowers and floral work with contact details. Delegates appointed by Governor Brooks include Secretary of State Schnitger Tax Commissioner Richards and L J Duhig to the Fourth International Congress on Local and State Taxation meeting in Milwaukee August 30. J E Dyer, Berkeley attorney and former Cheyenne resident, passed through Cheyenne en route to Denver.
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William R. Schnitger
W. A Richards
L. J. Duhig
Thermopolis
Milwaukee
Dyer
J. E. Dyer
Berkeley
Califf
Cheyenne
Denver
Kotel Opens Reopening of Albany Hotel Relieves Room Shortage
The Albany hotel formerly Beckker receives new furniture and opens today. Citywide room shortage eases as the hotel commences operations, promising relief after weeks of tight lodging supply.
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Kotel
Albany
Beckker
Rain brings welcome relief to Cheyenne area
A heavy rain swept the city yesterday, supplying nearly an hour of precipitation. Reports say nearby lands received more rain a few miles north of Cheyenne, while the city itself saw lighter showers.
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Cheyenne
Hotel Man R B Creech Stricken By Appendicitis
R B Creech a Helena Arkansas hotel man who was visiting the Inter Ocean for a week fell ill yesterday with appendicitis and was confined to bed awaiting a physician’s decision on an operation. Mrs Creech accompanied by her father C Boa Docker Texas sent a telegram from Denver and returned to Cheyenne last evening.
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Ark
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Texas
Denver
Cheyenne
Five Month Old Babe Dies at Home in Park Addition
The five month old son of Attorney and Mrs John Clarke died at 9 30 yesterday morning at their Park addition home after a week long illness. The father was away in Casper at the time of death but returned last night. Funeral arrangements had not been finalized but services were expected today at the home.
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John Clarke
Park Addition
Casper
Marriage License Issued After Hours in Adams Center
Shortly before nine o clock last night a marriage license was issued to Riley B. Harrington of Adams Center and Margaret A. Cook of Ottumwa Iowa. County Clerk Bruner reopened the office after hours to complete the licensing process.
Palace Pharmacy Benzoin Aloion Lotion Promises Cure
Palace Pharmacy markets Benzoin Aloion Lotion claiming it cures tan and freckles. The advertisement invites customers to try the product for cosmetic skin improvement.
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Palace Pharmacy
Election of Lawyer to Succeed Embezzler at American Lucar Refining
At a directors meeting of the American Lucar Refining Co in New York on July H1 J B Freeman assistant secretary counsel was elected secretary succeeding A Helkes who resigned after a conviction for conspiring to defraud the government.
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New York
Beggar Seeks Help On Uptown Street During Salvation Army Meeting
A Salvation Army worker recalls a down-and-out man on an uptown street asking for 16 cents to pay for a bed. The encounter occurred as the worker prepared to hold a meeting and shows the beggar’s persistence in seeking aid.
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Salvation Army
Woman Suspected of Jewel Theft in Chicago Hotel
Half of the jewels valued at 4500 stolen from the DeJonghe hotel on Monroe Street were recovered by Mrs. Francis Blake, a Boston society woman. Blake identified a diamond item that traced Clara McDonald of Manitowoc, Mich., to a police inquiry after she tried to sell the gems for a quarter of their worth. McDonald, held by police, said she stole the gems from another thief.
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DeJonghe
Monroe Street
Gewder
Fancis Blake
Blake
Chicago Avenue
Clara McDonald
Manistee
Mich
McDonald
Cheyenne City Council Special Session On Water Pipe Bids
The Cheyenne Wyoming City Council met in a special session July 18 1910 at 2 p m chaired by Mayor Cook to consider bids for water pipe and pig lead for the water works extension. Bids opened show prices from Bogue Lead Co M J O Fallon Supply Co U & Cast Iron Pipe Foundry Co National Tube Co and others for 20 16 14 18 and 19 inch pipes and pig lead with rates per ton and per linear foot. Bids referred to the water and sewerage committee and adjourned with minutes abstracted.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Cook
Specia
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Oakum
M. J. O'Fallon Supply Co
U. &. Cast Iron Pipe & Foundry Co
National Tube Co
Water and Gewerage Committee
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Explosion at Zeppelin plant injures seven in Germany
In Frie derichshafen July 19 the gas works at Cour Zeppelin’s air ship plant blew up injuring seven people. The blast shattered walls and damaged nearby cottages and dirigibles. losses estimated at 250000 dollars.
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Friederichshafen
Germany
COOLY MURDERS MAN WHO RUINED HOME
Salt Lake City July 19 Arthur Sheppard a scene painter for Salt Lake City Ogden and San Francisco was shot and killed by John Jones an Oregon Shot Line postal clerk early this morning. The shooting was witnessed by a woman who says she was married to Sheppard but had previously married Jones and never been divorced from him. Sheppard and the woman came from Ogden on the midnight train. Jones who had followed them is at large.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Arthur Sheppard
Salt Lake
Man Kills Woman Fires at Man Near Hotel Depot
A man named Jones shot at Sheppard near a hotel opposite the Short Line depot, killing Sheppard after a confrontation. The woman screamed and pleaded. Jones then shot himself in the head, killing Sheppard and injuring the victim. Jones was arrested and the woman taken in as a witness at police headquarters.
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Short Line
Jones
Shepard
Atation Jones
Maine Seeks Ten Thousand Girls For Home Work
Maine appeals for help as 10 000 homes lack reliable housegirls. Factories and offices have drawn workers, but honest girls are scarce. Wages for first class housemaids range from 3 to 6 dollars weekly with steady employment and no idle periods.
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Maine
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