Frontier crowd swells as riders thrill and hurt in ensure
The Frontier Park third day drew a massive crowd with box parties from Denver and Master Painters. Four performers were injured in the amateur bucking contest. Rider Jimmy Fitzgerald was thrown from Barney Oldfield and injured. Mrs. Parsons dominated relay events and claimed a high prize on her string Canfield.
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Frontier Park
Harry
Henderson
Seare
Denver
Sme
Canfield
Mrs. Parsons
United States
Denver Post
Parsons
Arros
Gail Downing
Biggs
Scoby
George Panick
Flaxy
Roy O'Connor
Biao
G. Morgan
Brown Marsh
Morgan
Fitzgerald
Jimmy Fitzgerald
Barney Oldfield
Jimmy
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Fire Department Makes Fine Exhibition Run
The Cheyenne fire department staged a nighttime exhibition along Gapitel avenue from Forty third Street to Fifteenth Street. Spectators lined both sides as crews displayed torches sparklers and fuse effects with a decorated wagon team led by driver Preeman Walsh and others guiding the hose and aerial truck. Mayor LaPontatve praised the display for speed and spectacle.
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Bers
Preeman
Walsh
Beil
Federden
Deee
Cole
Meader Wight
BR. N. LaPontatve
Carranza Moves to Submit Border Problem to Board
General Carranza plans to submit the border dispute to a joint International commission with expanded powers beyond the Mexican note of July 12. American members will be appointed and the body may meet in the United States. Key names mentioned include Chief Justice White and General Goethals. Carranza’s decision awaits a few days.
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Washington
Carranza
Arredondo
United States
Wilson
Justice White
Goethals
Louis D. Brandeis
Mexico City Admits Vi Still Mexico City Power
The report states Vi remains influential in Mexico City and recently offered services to Carranza as US Mex conflict loomed. Ten thousand witnessed the execution, while a 7000 word petition urged intervention. Carranza refused. Ramires, from a Saltillo family, is noted. SAN ANTONIO July 28 General Funston proposes 60000 dollars to rebuild Pershing road from Columbus New Mexico to Colonia Dublan. Pershing asked, Funston endorsed, no action yet.
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Carranza
United States
Mexico
Ramirezo
Ramires
Saltillo
San Antonio
Tex
Funston
War Department
General Pershing
Columbus
N. M
Colonia Dublan
Pershing
Submarine Carried Kaiser Letter to Alfonso in Channel
Photo shows the submarine in port at Spain beside the interned German steamer Roma. The vessel carried interned sailors medical supplies and eluded the entire British fleet just as the Deutschland did.
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Alfonso
English Channel
Port Im
Spain
Roma
Kaiser Wilhelm
North Sea
Fryatt
Greatest Wild West Show Ends Today
The National Council of Women Voters, in Cheyenne this week, adopted a plan to create rules for marriage between unmarried parents. Dr. Lacy Vance of Chicago presented the proposal to the legislative body, urging action to end illegitimacy through law. Delegates voiced support as the measure moved toward formal adoption, with discussions also addressing property rights for women and related reforms.
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National Council of Women Voters
Cheyenne
Mies
Lacy Vance
Chicago
Uae
Championship Bucking and Roping Finals Set at Frontier Days
The Twentieth Frontier Days crown finals approach with top contenders Fred Lowery Burgees McCarty Stemler Horn and Weir brothers seeking records in roping and bucking. Twelve riders compete in the hacking event while other contests include wild horse riding and an amateur decking final among numerous entrants.
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Weir Brothers
Burgees
McCarty
Stemler
Hornbuckle
Strickland
Judd
Canpult
Caldwell
Miller
Conference of Progressives Called for Indianapolis Meeting
Matthew Hale of Massachusetts, acting chairman, announces a national progressive conference in Indianapolis on August 3 to decide whether to call a convention to complete the national ticket. The decision follows talks with Hambridge Colby and eastern progressives, with telegrams exchanged among leaders nationwide.
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Anapolis
Matthew Hale
Massachusetts
Hambridge Colby
New York State
East
Hughes Tour Schedule Sets Niagara Falls Opening Stop
N iagara Falls will be the first stop on Hughes swing around the circuit with Detroit listed as the second city. Hughes will leave New York Saturday evening August 5 and proceed to Niagara Falls Monday evening before heading to Detroit for a public speech.
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N. Y
Niagere Palle
Hughes
Letroit
New York
Niagare Palls Wolll
Detroit
Speek
Russians Take Brody and Continue Advance in Galicia
Russian forces captured Brody a key railway junction 53 miles northeast of Lemberg, threatening the Austro German front and possibly seizing Lemberg. They also reported advances near Lutsk, the capture of two generals, 9000 prisoners, and 16 guns. British and Allied positions hold at Longueral and Deville Wood.
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Somme
Brody
Lemberg
Petrograd
Lutsk
Sakharoff
Smeee
Stokhod
Kovel
Boehmermolt
Longueral
Deville Wood
Kendrick Presents Flag To Wyoming National Guard
Mrs Kendrick gifts a silk American flag to the Wyoming National Guard two battalions receive it at the capitol after a parade. Governor Kendrick delivers the presentation with Major Anderson assisting, hoping the unit gains cavalry status.
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Wyoming National Guard
J. B. Kendrick
Kendrick
Mre
Captol Avenue
State House
Andemson
Manana
Wy Otting
Wade
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