Guardsmen Parade Stopped Over Oversized Uniforms
In Cheyenne Camp Kendrics a parade by Company B guardsmen was halted after officers feared for the guard’s reputation. Soldiers wore oversized winter garments, with some suits sized up to 44, causing laughter as they marched past the tents. A panic to halt the procession followed, and sentries warned headquarters to stop the event.
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Cheyenne
Camp Kendrics
Capitol Avenue
Uncle Sam
Company B
Lander
Sam
Meng
Harnberger
Compen BH
Prontier Next Week Echoes Cheyenne Fron Tir Show
A fragmented note cites repeated attempts by a cast and crew to copy the Cheyenne Frontier show and hints at a desire to reclaim the old Cheyenne Laramie Republic amid conflicting demands.
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Laramie Republicin
Frontier Days Auto Parade Draws Wide Interest
The Frontier Days celebration will feature an auto parade next Wednesday night with over fifty owners pledging participation. Decorated cars only lights allowed. top prizes 75 dollars for best decorated, 30 dollars for second and 30 for most unique. Cars assemble by 7:30 at Twenty-fourth and Twenty-third streets east and west of Capitol Avenue before a non delaying start.
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Capitol Avenue
Modge Ts ‘Bers
Realone
R. B. Ledson
Eilner J. Keefe
J. J. Showalter
Lincoln Way
Carey Avenue
Twenty-fourth
Cwupltol
Stock Growers Bank
Hanly Named By Dry Party
The national convention in Saint Paul adjourned after nominating J. Frank Hanly former Indiana governor for president and Dr Ira D Landrith of Nashville Tenn for vice president. Hanly won 440 votes to 11 for William Sulzer former New York governor as the closest rival The New York delegation gave 13 votes to Butler and 37 to Hanly.
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BT. Paul
J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
United States
Ira D. Landrith
Nashville
Tenn
Frank J. Hanly
William Sulser
New York
Buler
Manly
Industrial Club Urges Rail Strike Averted
A statement from the Industrial Club urges lawmakers to empower the Interstate Commerce Commission to arbitrate the railroad wage dispute. The club’s director authorizes the message calling for a settlement without a strike.
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Industrial Club
Nationwide Protests Planned Over British Blacklist
A New York conference of fifty blacklisted American firms launches a nationwide movement to oppose Britain’s blacklist actions. Leopold Zimmerman of Zimmerman & Co leads a five member committee to seek White House talks and mobilize mass meetings to highlight boycott harms to U S commerce. Some merchants favor engaging Washington directly via the Treasury.
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New York
United States
Leopold Zimmerman
Zimmerman & Co
Washington
Wilson
Pxycic
Polk Sends New Query On Mails to Great Britain
Acting Secretary of State Polk formally inquired of France and Great Britain why no reply has been received to the last American note on allied interference with neutral mails. He sought a definite response at the earliest moment and noted an British memorandum to Ambassador Page had been handed to the state department, which may partially ease impatience but not replace a full answer.
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Washington
Polk
France
Great Britain
Sod
Ambassador Page
Foreign Office
State Department
Malis
United States
Europe
State Department Queries British Blacklist Amid Tensions
Acting Secretary Polk announced Washington has asked Britain for a list of firms named on a blacklist, with representations made through the British Embassy and Ambassador Page. The inquiry seeks numbers and names not publicly released, while officials say no principles are discussed and facts will guide actions. Senator Thomas urged reprisals against Britain, tying the blacklist to naval needs and urging forceful measures if necessary.
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Ish Blackiat Haw
Polk
London
Thomas
Colorado
Great Britain
England
Big Navy Bill Adopted in Senate By Overwhelming Vote
A large Senate majority approved the Big Navy Bill by 71 to 8, supporting a major defense funding and policy package. The measure clears a key hurdle for naval expansion and readiness amid ongoing national security debates.
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Senate
Senate Passes Naval Expansion Bill in Bitter Debate
The senate approved a naval build program for four dreadnoughts four cruisers and fifty eight other craft by 71 to 88 with a 315 826 843 appropriation far above the house total. Amendments to curb spending were defeated and a conference was ordered as the house is likely to insist on its own bill. Two democrats Thomann and Vardaman and several Republicans opposed the measure. Continued on Page Eight.
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Senate
House
Thomann
Vardaman
Clapp
Curtis
Gronna
la Follette
Norria Works
Washington
Rumors of 18000 Troops to Attack Torreon Reach War Dept
General Funston reports rumors of 18,000 men preparing to attack Torreon, forwarded to the War Department as alleged by Pershing's secret service agents. Dispatches add confusion as Villa and followers move near the border and engage in skirmishes with forces under Generalrola, with family and local connections cited in a distant clash.
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Ington
Torreon
Funston
Pershing
Secret Service
Whutrality Violations Reported Across Regions
A fragmented dispatch reports widespread neutrality violations tied to multiple nations, mentioning Greece and Germany in vague terms. The notice lacks clear dates or names but indicates ongoing concerns about press and government conduct internationally.
Floods Aid German Front as Allied Attacks Falter
Reports from London and Paris indicate lull in major Allied offensives along the Somme with German lines holding except on a two mile front near Hardecourt. Berlin cites unsuccessful Anglo French assaults and Russian retreats on the Austro German front as floods hinder further advances.
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London
Somme
Switzerland
Somme River
France
Paria
Leipsic
Thersda
Berlin
Hardecourt
Labhasse
Ploods
Dnelster
Galleia
Nothern
Vladimir-Volynnski
Wien
von Linsigen
Styr
Nips
Petrograd
Cymuégkhaneh
Palhart
Turkish Attacks Rise in Near East as War Office Reports
The Turkish war office reports from Rechad Pasha that Ottoman forces defeated Enaglioh detachments near Bassara y and killed or captured Engtieh borontang. Additional notes claim successful revolts against Italy in Tripoli and against Britain in western Egypt, praising Pasha for guiding operations in the region.
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Constantinople
London
Turkity War Office
Rechad Papla
Bassara
Pasrah
Iraliana Ta
Tripoli
Egypt
Burt Br Pasha
Atill
Mystery surrounds motive in double murder case at ASPIN hotel
Aspin Tex July 21 mystery shrouds motive of tarry J Spaniel manager of a local hotel who shot and killed his wife and Liew Co M C Butler of the Birth Dotted States cavalry while the three were motoring. An exhaustive investigation today disclosed an apparent reason for the killings. Spaniel, who had been kept in a nearby town for safekeeping, allegedly confessed to police before the body was moved. The case has stunned Col Butler and the victim’s family.
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ASPIN
Tex
Tarry J. Spaniel
Liew, Co
M.C
Butler
Dotted States Cavalry
Sumoell
Buing
Asother
Yan
Siscus
Cale
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