Lander Man John Benson Heads Wyoming Undertakers
The Wyoming Funeral Directors Association elected John A. Benson of Lander as president at its annual convention. Other officers include Thomas Longhurst Casper first vice president, Harry Pepper Wheatland second vice president, Todd Bowman Casper secretary, Lew Gay Casper treasurer, and C H Hoffman Douglas as delegate to the National Funeral Directors Association meeting at Shinefield Massachusetts. Raleigh Shannon Sheridan chosen as alternate. Next meeting venue undecided pending national plan for 1921 Denver or joint sessions with New Mexico Utah and Colorado associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Funeral Directors Association
Clement Williams
John A. Benson
Lander
Thos. Longhurst
Casper
Harry Pepper
Wheatland
Todd W. Bowman
Lew Gay
C. H. Hoffman
Douglas
Findral Directors Association
Shinefield
Mass
Raleigh Shannon
Sheridan
B. W. Bonhan
Pine Bluffs
H. L. Bonham
Kimball
Nebr
Association
Mr. Walsh
National Association
Wyoming
Lander Commercial Club
John Benson
Elks To Play In Nebraska Today
The Elks head to Scottsbluff Nebraska to face a fast all salaried semi professional squad this afternoon. Meyers joins at Scottsbluff and the regular lineup will be used. A return game is set for August 8 at Pioneer Park.
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Elks
Scottsbluff
Neb
Cheyenne
Pine Bluffs
Harrisburg
Meyers
Nebraska
West
Pioneer Park
Kentuckian Drops Dead in Wyoming
Jacob Schultz a 78 year old Louisville Kentucky florist died suddenly in Parkerton Wyoming from heart disease while visiting his daughter Mrs Fran ces Luking. He had arrived three days earlier for the visit.
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Casper
Wyo
Jacob Schultz
Louisville
Frances Luking
Parkerton
Schultz
Jack Johnson Passes Through Cheyenne En Route to Trial
Jack Johnson appeared in Cheyenne early Saturday on a journey from California via Mexico to Chicago where he faces trial for alleged violation of the white slave act. A deputy U.S. marshal accompanied him and only a few locals knew of his presence. He was not allowed to leave the car and is expected to reach Chicago Sunday.
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Jack Johnson
Cheyenne
California
Mexico
Chicago
United States
Minneapolis Grain Market Report July 24 1920s
Minneapolis grain market notes Flour rose 26 cents per barrel in carload sales Family patents quoted 14.50 to 14.76. Bran 48 to 49. Corn No 3 8 yellow 1.53 to 1.55. Oats No 8 white 91 to 92 cents. Barley 90 cents to 1.15. Rye No 2 2.10 to 2.11. Flax No 1 3.80 to 3.34.
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Minneapolis
Disappearance of Ambrose Small and secretary in Toronto
July 24 report details the double disappearance of Ambrose J. Small, Toronto theatrical magnate, and his secretary John Doughty. Small vanished December 2, 1919, Doughty December 28, 1919, prompting worldwide searches and rising rewards. Treasure bonds and theater interests feature in the case, with Small declared absentee and a trust company appointed.
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Toronto
Ambrose J. Small
John Doughty
Small
Doughty
America
Mr. Small
Canada
Trans-Canada Theaters, Limited
Victory
Ambrose Small
Ontario
Trust Corporation of Ottawa
Unsettled Weather Forecast For Local Area
Local forecast calls for unsettled weather with probable locally showers on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures remain nearly steady with little overall change.
Old Time Chicken Supper Honoring Legion Leader in Cheyenne
A fried chicken banquet at the Masonic temple Monday honors Franklin D Olier national commander of the American Legion. Governor Carey Mayor Taylor and local leaders attend. D Olier tours Cheyenne with a legion committee and Mrs D Olier hosts luncheon at King ranch.
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Franklin D’olier
American Legion
Masonic Temple
Laramie County
D’olier
Legion
Army
Navy
Marines
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyenne
Denver
Frank King
King Ranch
Brought Here to be Tried by Uncle Sam
Deputy United States Marshal Peter Warlaumont of Casper arrived in Cheyenne Saturday with Russell Hummer, an alleged auto thief, to be placed in Sheriff Smalley's hands. Hummer faces trial under the interstate car theft law. no hearing is expected before December.
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United States
Peter Warlaumont
Casper
Cheyenne
Russell Hummer
Smalley
Hummer
Roosevelt to resign Navy post and run for VP
Franklin D Roosevelt today resigned as assistant secretary of the Navy to take effect August 9. He will be notified of his nomination for vice president at his Hyde Park home, N Y, on that day.
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Washington
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Babe Ruth Hits 84th Home Run Of Season In Cleveland Game
Babe Ruth of the New York Americans slugged his 84th homer this season in the fourth inning against Cleveland. The ball cleared the field but a flag pole stopped it from clearing the grandstand.
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New York
Babe Ruth
New York American League Baseball Club
Cleveland
Ragby
Chicago Grain Prices Reported For July 24
Wheat No 8 red 2.82. Corn No 2 mixed 1.66. No 2 yellow 1.67. Oats No 2 white 92 97c. Barley 1.09 1.19. Timothy seed 9 12. Clover seed 80 85. Pork nominal. Lard 18.82. Ribs 16 17.
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Chicago
Confessed Son Turns Himself In After Mother's Murder
Arnold Love, a farmer from Ceylon Ontario, confessed to killing his mother after an evangelist service. He says she reprimanded him for keeping bad company. His father Henry Love was hanged seven years earlier for the same crime.
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Toronto
Ont
Arnold Love
Ceylon
Love
Henry Love
Owen Sound
Evangelist
C. N. Sharp
Stretch Netting in River to Recover Drowned Youth
In BASIN Wyoming on July 34 a wire netting has been stretched in the Greybull river at Shell creek mouth to catch the body of George Warren a youth drowned in the Greybull two weeks ago. Patrols along both river banks are maintained for quick recovery if the body surfaces.
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Wyo
Greybull
Shell Creek
George Warren
Boxing loss in Newark claims featherweight Frankie Mahone
Francis Momhan of Newark known as Frankie Mahone in boxing dies after a July bout with Willie Davis. He was knocked out in the fifth round and carried to his corner by seconds as he refused to end the match. He died at a hospital after failed revival attempts.
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Elizabeth
N. J
Francis Momhan
Newark
Frankie Mahone
Willie Davis
Mahone
Gambler Fine Totals 275 For Poker Case
Jim Kaiabtaros found guilty of running a gambling house. Police arrested Tom Pulis Tom Paplis Pete Chonis and Philip Cores. fines of 50 and costs each. Kaiabtaros fined 75 for participating and owning the dive. City treasury collects 275 total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Kaiabtaros
Tom Pulis
Tom Papuis
Pete Chonis
Philip Cores
Kaiabtaros
Harding Says Johnson Praise Pleases Him in Ohio
Senator Harding expressed pleasure at the reception of his acceptance speech in Marion Ohio. He noted special satisfaction with Senator Johnson's cordial approval and asserted confidence that progressive Republicans will commit to the Republican cause this year. He framed party unity as reflecting the best thought of American citizenship.
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Marion
Harding
Johnson
Weekly Bridge At Country Club Hosts Summer Tourney
The Country Club bridge group meets every Wednesday for an all day tournament drawing players from town and Fort Russell. Prizes go to the winner with last meeting honors awarded to Mrs McNamee and Mrs Edwards of the fort, and guest Miss Mac McCabe of St Louis substituted for Mrs Potter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
John Conway
William BE. Mullen
Robert B. Forsyth
Frank Bon
George BE. Abbott
John D. Gill
Charles N. Potter
George P. Johnston
McNamee
Rand
Edwards
Bigelow
Fort Russell
Fort
Mac McCabe
St. Louis
Potter
Burned When Bucket of Gas Is Ignited
GC K Duke an employee of the P and W motor works at 420 West Sixth street was painfully burned when a pail of gasoline he carried caught fire at 6 p m Thursday Walker in the front office saw the blaze and extinguished it Duke resumed work by Saturday with no serious injuries
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K. Duke
P. & W. Motor Works
West Sixth Street
Walker
Duke
Cheyenne Circus Debate Over Post Support and Campground Upgrades
The Young Men's literary club discussed city officials and the Denver Post over canceling the Sells Floto shows on August 1 in Cheyenne. The Post was faulted for past stances yet praised as a booster. Citizens urged immediate improvements to municipal campgrounds, noting poor sanitation, policing, and facilities compared with other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Literary Club
Denver Post
Cheyenne
Post
The
Frontier Association
Wyoming
Midwest Refining announces big Laramie refinery opening
The Midwest Refining company confirms the new Laramie refinery will begin operations August 4 to process oil from Wyoming’s Rock Creek field. Initial capacity 5,000 barrels daily, with forecasts of 7,000 by mid August. A public celebration is planned in Laramie.
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Midwest
Laramie
Midwest Refining Company
Rock Creek
Wyoming
Ohio
Alfalfa Crop Reaches Historic Harvest in County
SARATOGA Wyoming July 24 One of the heaviest alfalfa crops in county history is being harvested. Warmers and ranchmen report hay yields at least one third greater than in 1919 as farmers reap a bumper season.
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Saratoga
Wyo
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Puzzlies
Tew Counties
Uncle Sam
Roosevelt
Chicago Grain
Beckham Bates
Zachary
Frontier Welk
Frontier Days
KODAK
Wyoming Book Store Co
Capitol Avenue
Cheyenne State Bank
Federal Reserve System
Capitol Avenue Hynds Building
Dad
Chuyennt
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