All But One Per Cent Remain at the Presidio
San Francisco May 31 The 2500 men at the Presidio undergoing a three month intensive training to gain commissions in the new United States army show only 1.2 dropouts in three weeks. Thirty left for medical, personal, or domestic reasons while 2470 endure the third prophylaxis shot typhoid immunization. The camp reports general malaise as troops adjust to the grind and reduced leniency of earlier days.
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San Francisco
Presidio
United States Army
Charley Horse
Commanding officer leads four hour march at sand camp
The Seventh company commander surprised troops by skipping inspection and taking men on a four hour march through sand. Several members reportedly rested in bed that afternoon. The camp plans a “weeding out” process starting next Monday to ensure only fully capable officers remain in command.
Cheyenne Man Opposes Abolishing Red Light District
A Cheyenne letter-writer argues abolishing the red light district would spread vice, urging segregation and strict control instead. He notes practical issues with relocating women and cites Fort Russell cooperation, praising Cheyenne’s order and governance while acknowledging limited vice.
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Cheyenne
Plains Dairy Notice Announces Safe Milk Delivery
Beginning today, Friday, June 1, Plains Dairy Company will deliver milk. The notice reports no scarlet fever cases among over three hundred customers from recent exposure and asserts milk in sterilized bottles is safe. It also calls milk the cheapest food at present prices.
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Plains Dairy Company
Ambassador Elkus Leaves Amsterdam for Berlin En Route to America
A Constantinople dispatch reports Ambassador Elkus his wife and twenty six diplomatic attaches from the American legation have departed Amsterdam at night for Berlin on the way home to the United States.
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Amsterdam
Constantinople
Elkus
American Legation Consulte
Berlin
America
Wreck of Green Fruit Train Near Buford Delays Rail Traffic
A green fruit train derailed two miles west of Buford injuring no one. Fifteen track lengths torn up as five cars rolled down the fill. Wreck crews from Cheyenne and Laramie rushed to the scene. repairs expected by midnight and trains 1 and 6 held in Cheyenne until clear. The cause cited is a broken arch-bar with no fault assigned to crews.
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Union Pacific
Buford
Cheyenne
Laramie
Police fire upon two Denver men after city chase
Two Denver men were arrested after a long chase by police on Wednesday night. Officers pursued McTalbot who halted, while Walla fled, prompting shots from Wyncoop and Night Sergeant McFarland. Walla was jailed and McTalbot sent to county jail as investigations target recent Cheyenne reigns of terror. The pair deny knowing each other and claim one car incident near Cheyenne explains their presence. No definite charges were listed.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
H. S. Ridgely
East Seventeenth Street
Capital Coal and Ice Company
Eighteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
Wyncoop
Staten
McTalbot
Walla
McFarland
Citizens’ National Bank
Fron
Casper
Three Firms File Articles of Incorporation
The Pick Springs Oil company, Farmers State Bank of Worland, and Hot Springs County Library Association filed incorporation papers yesterday. Pick Springs lists $25,000 capital with directors Dahl, Hopka, Hays, Scott, and McKillop. Farmers State Bank shows $25,000 capital with directors McNish, Lulkhart, Keating, Drefold, and Jones. Library association has no capital stock and directors Arthur Lee, Ethel Snelder, and Catharine Swanson.
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Pick Springs Oil Company
Secretary of State
Saratoga
BE. Dahl
W. F. Hopka
W. P. Hays
Glen T. Scott
M. B. McKillop
Hot Springs
Farmers’ State Bank of
Owan Held Here Under Mana Act
James Moore was arrested Thursday afternoon and jailed by Sheriff Pat Hayes on a Mann Act accusation. He arrived from Iowa with a 16 year old girl, took her to a local hotel, then to King's ranch where both worked under the same name. King claimed responsibility for moving the girl. Moore vanished but was recaptured as he neared departure for Denver after enlisting in the army.
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James Moore
Pat Hayes
Moore
Iowa
King's Ranch
Ita
King
Denver
Moorcroft Jury Rules Against Municipal Waterworks Suit
The Moorcroft case ends with the town awarded damages as the Municipal Construction Company fails to prove a $4200 contract claim for waterworks. Moorcroft had cross-claimed for $880.75 alleging faulty work, and evidence showed a payment check accepted by the company. The jury found for the defendant, voiding the construction firm’s claim.
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United States
Elizabeth Jones Wins W C T U Essay Prize
Elizabeth Jones of Central School's eighth grade won a second prize in a W C T U contest with an essay on alcohol's impact on students. The piece argues alcohol harms physical strength, brain function, and moral character, urging never to drink intoxicating liquors.
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Elizabeth Jones
Central School
United States
Brophy Visits Cheyenne On U P Division Business
G C Brophy superintendent Nebraska division of the U P was in Cheyenne Thursday on business. He was formerly superintendent of the Wyoming division with offices at this point.
Fence at Carnegie Library Shifts City Fence Purchase
More of the iron fence purchased by the city from the state of Wyoming will be installed around the Carnegie Library. The project expands security and aesthetic boundary as part of municipal improvements.
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Carnegie Library
State of
Wyoming
First Arrest For Selling Liquor To Soldi ers
Police report the first arrest under the new Congress liquor sale law to soldiers in uniform. William Havens is jailed after being seen entering Plains Mercantile and returning with whisky. He allegedly sold a pint to Sergeant Archie Lee, who carried the bottle to the station. Officer Larson, a new recruit, witnessed the entire exchange.
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Congress
William Havens
Larson
Havens
Plains Mercantile Company
Archie Lee
Lee
U. P
Capitol Corridors Features Capitol Advisers on Landscaping
Captain Shawver is seen at the statehouse lawn offering guidance on shrub and bluegrass planting and cement sidewalk work in an advisory role. Pete ONeill, a capitol janitor, jokes about contributing ideas while noting his limited news.
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Shawver
Statehouse
Major O Leary Adopts Army Uniform In War Preparations
Patrick O Leary of the attorney general's office now wears a major's uniform as he prepares for duty on the German front. Rumor says he conducts military drills with his wife and children each evening. Major R Andersen has a new automobile and plans a periscope to travel to Fort Hassell and back, anticipating France service. Call No. for taxis and seven passenger touring cars.
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Patrick O'Leary
Attorney General's Office
O. d
R. Andersen
Fort Hassell
France
Riverton Man Forms Oil Club To Develop Land
C. C. Clark of Riverton met in Cheyenne to organize the 200 Oil club with prominent state businessmen joining. L. J. Kirch serves as secretary and M. J. Martin as treasurer. The firm plans Riverton field development once organized. Phone 6 for messenger service.
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C. C. Clark
Riverton
Cheyenne
200 Oil Club
L. J. Kirch
M. J. Martin
Two New Members Publicity Committee Named by Swezer
E A Swezen chairman of the publicity committee of the state council of national defence has named W B Chaplain of the Laramie Republican and Randolph Leigh of the Sheridan Enterprise as members. Both accepted yesterday. Dean Henry G Knight executive chairman has returned from Chicago after taking his doctor’s degree from Illinois and then went to Laramie on business. Seven Barbera No Walting Bill s Shop.
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E. A. Swezen
State Council of National Defence
W. B. Chaplain
Laramie Republican
Randolph Leigh
Sheridan Enterprise
Henry G. Knight
Chicago
University of Illinois
Laramie
Holding Goods at Denver Depot Delays Release
A brief item notes goods held at the Denver depot with authorities awaiting action, causing a temporary hold and potential implications for shipments and schedules. Local officials advise patience as documentation is completed and clearance is awaited.
Freezone corn remedy praised by chemist in tiny bottles
A Cincinnati chemist’s discovery named freezone is sold in small bottles at drug stores. A few drops on a corn or callus instantly relieves soreness and loosens the skin so the callus lifts away with no pain. The genuine product bears a yellow label.
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Cincinnati
Notice of school tax due 1917 in Laragie County
Tax due for the 1917 school pell tax in Laragie County is now payable at once. If unpaid, the county assessor will enforce payment as provided by law. E. J. Smalley, County Assessor, cites Section 4 Chapter 33 Session Laws 1916.
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Laragie
E. J. Smalley
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LaFontine
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Mfarland
Owan
W. CT. U
Pete O'Neill
Capitol Building
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Swezer
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W. 18Th St
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