Heroic Colorado wife saves husband from drowning
Ramah Colorado June 1 a wealthy rancher William Litrup 33 died in his wife's arms after she risked her life by plunging into a river to pull him from drowning. She tried to reach him in a rowboat then swam repeatedly to rescue him but cramps overcame him. Their baby daughter watched nearby as the tragedy unfolded on the ranch stream.
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Ramah
Colo
William Cluray
Sagyibeti
Hhondeashetrugate
Lee
Ramat
Kattrap
Memorial Day meeting for Modern Woodmen of America
Members of the Modern Woodmen of America are asked to meet at A C U Wy hall next Sunday June 6 at nine o clock to participate in Memorial Day services. Weather shows a maximum of 106 degrees and a minimum of 46 with no precipitation.
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M. W
Modern Woodmen of America
A. C, U. Wy Hall
Boat tragedy claims life after capsizing rescue attempt
A boating incident ends in death as a person attempts to right a vessel and drag another to safety after capsizing. The details describe the fatal outcome before rescue could be completed.
Flynn and Papke Set to Battle in Vernon Arena Bout
Los Angeles reports Jim Flynn and Hillie Papke scheduled to box 25 rounds at Vernon arena on June 18. They will weigh in at catch weight, giving Papke a 15 to 20 pound edge. Manager McCarey plans another June fight card featuring Sam Langford versus winner of Ferguson Burns and a light heavyweight bout at the Naud pavilion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jim Flynn
Hillie Papke
Vernon Arena
Pueblo
McCarey
The
Pacific Athletic Club
Sam Langford
Sandy Ferguson
Boston
Jack Burns
Salinas
Naud ‘Pavilion
Cowboy in Wyoming Fights Auto Drill on City Street
June 1 in Greeley Colorado a Wyoming cowpuncher Richard McWeney fired his revolver at a fire department auto practice drill after the siren whistle annoyed him. He halted the truck and threatened the driver shouting Stop. No one was reported hurt and authorities began questioning the incident.
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Greeley
Colo
Greely
Richard McWeney
Wyoming
McFarland Crowned Lightweight Champion of England
London papers crown Patky McFarland of Chicago undisputed lightweight champion after a 20 round decision with Freddis Walsh. They say the referee Scott robbed McFarland, with complaints of an unfair call and a perceived draw for Walsh. McFarland later cabled to challenge Wolgast or Nelson for a 133 pound title in the United States.
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London
Patky McFarland
Chicago
England
Scott
National Sporting Club
Freddis Walsh
McFarland
The
Daily Mail
Welsh
Wolgast
Johnny McFarland
Packey McFarland
Stockyardy
Ad. Wolgast
Nelson
United States
Avid
Packey
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