Sailors Held Up Near Tampico Stirs U S Mexico Tensions
The Cheyenne crewmen aboard a United States steamer were held up and robbed on July 6 in the Temes River near Tampico, with the American flag flying. The incident, akin to Vera Cruz raids, prompted urgent State Department representations to Carranza authorities. Secretary Daniels sought a full report as the affair is deemed highly serious.
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Victory Parade in London Celebrates Allied Triumph
Millions watch a grand victory parade in London marking the return of peace. King George, Queen Mary, Lloyd George and other leaders review the march as Allied generals and diplomats receive hearty cheers.
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Flotation Syndicate Secures High Score in Ore Case
The Associated Press reports a Mineral Department ruling in Butte limits ore use after a ruling by the Superior Court. The flotation syndicate faces penalties and compensation terms as the case proceeds.
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Whistles To Tell Raters Approach Denver Cheyenne Race
The leaders in the Denver Cheyenne automobile race will be hailed by whistles at about 7 30 p m next Tuesday. When you hear the whistles rush to Capitol avenue where the finish lies, Capitol avenue serving as the home stretch to the capitol.
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Frontier Days to Be Greatest of All Wild West Celebrations
Cheyenne prepares for Frontier Days running July 23 to 26 a four day wild west festival featuring 60 top roping riding and bulldogging acts. Entry lists read like a who’s who of cowboys with stars from recent years on the way.
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State Leader Frontier Edition Reserve Copies
The State Leader frontier edition will be issued next Wednesday morning as the largest Wyoming paper ever published. It will contain about 100 pages devoted to Cheyenne Frontier and Ing resources. Reserve copies now as supply may run short. price is 10 cents each.
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Frontier celebration boosts purses for rodeo events
The Frontier committee raised prizes for the Bulldogging contest to 600 and the rough riding contest to 1200 to sustain Fo or Days as a premier wild west celebration. The rough riding winner also earns a trophy saddle. Purses for the fancy riding and fancy roping contests were increased as well.
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Fighting Men Raid Washington's Negro Quarter in Mob Action
Soldiers, sailors, and marines on liberty in Washington, incited by alleged assaults on white women by colored men, attacked the colored residential district. One Black man was severely beaten as several shots rang out until police and provost guardsmen arrived to restore order.
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Jazz Jambooree Spurs Frontier Carnival Firemen
Jazz spurred Central fire station workers as rival dance orchestras sparked carnival spirit among the Frontier crowd. The lively clash of bands drew cheers and sparked a festive mood despite the busy firehouse duties.
Special Rates for Drought Wyoming Livestock Shipments
United States Senator John B Kendrick secured from the railroad administration a special emergency rate on livestock shipments from Wyoming to other states due to drought. The rates apply to shipments from supply points in Wyoming to Nebraska Wisconsin and other states. Information is available from Kendrick's office for Wyoming stockmen and sheep men requesting details.
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Accommodations Headquarters Open All Day Sunday
Frontier visitors urged to book rooms at the Frontier Information Center to support a busy week. Officials announce the office on Oh TO17 Capity Avenue will stay open all day Sunday with contact numbers 1629 and 102 for reservations and inquiries.
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Imagined Cotton Gin Spark in Cheyenne History
A satirical reflection predicts a future Cheyenne breakthrough likening it to Eli Whitney and a cotton gin. The piece jokes about a twenty first century inventor, public acclaim, and a grand monument, while noting the current air of whimsy and rumor.
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Queen Wilhelmina Setstle It On German Emperor Return
Geneva July 19 The Butch rl reports in private talks that Holland would refuse to surrender the former German emperor to the Allies if asked He is quoted saying Holland would not hinder him from voluntary appearance before an allied or neutral tribunal or return to Germany under Dutch law a former ruler is a political exile
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Swainson Fines Two Restaurants for Improper Refuse Cans
Pollos Judge C. A. Swainoan yesterday fined two restaurant keepers six dollars each for failing to provide air tight refuse containers. Witnesses said they had been told to obtain cans but did not.
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Army Strength Falls to 782000 Men in July Report
The army numbered 782000 on July 14 with 282000 in the AEF and 91000 en route to the United States. Discharges reached 2946804 and ships sailing from Europe since November 14 totaled 1718163 up to today.
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Haig Collapses After Victory Parade
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig appeared ill during the victory march in London and was moved home by car after the parade. He was at the head of his troops when symptoms emerged.
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Compromise Seen On Reservations In Peace Treaty Fight
Washington July 19 Republican and administration leaders discuss middle ground on interpreting reservations to the peace treaty and league of nations. GOP supporters of the league push for acceptable reservations while administration senators insist on votes for the treaty as is. (Continued on page two).
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Armada Begins Its Voyage to the Pacific Fleet
Old Point Comport Virginia July 19 The Pacific fleet departs on its first leg toward the west coast for a voyage to the Golden Gate expected mid August President Wilson to review them upon arrival The six superdreadnoughts and swift destroyers form the backbone of Pacific naval defense as the fleet sails southward in cruising formation toward the Panama Canal test
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Revolt Threat Rumors In Shentung Province
Shentung delegates warn of mass Chinese uprising threatening 96,000,000 inhabitants. They claim Japan may use force to subdue the province and accuse Western powers of exploitation while recalling deaths and sacrifices in defense of Chinese rights.
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