Burlington May Extend 115 Road Up Platte River
Railroad men expect a Burlington route from Newark to Bridgeport along the south side of the Platte River by fall 1915. The plan connects with the existing line at Bridgeport and would run to Guernsey Casper and north to Dillings Mont, creating a competitive bed that would challenge the Union Pacific and alter the Harriman line’s advantage.
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North Platte
Bridgeport
Burlington
Guernsey
Casper
Dillings
Mont
Newark
Union Pacific
Lincoln
Grand Island
Billings
Platte
Burington
Germantown
BR & Q
South Platte
Harriman
Burgess Family Tribute At Cheyenne Visit
Dr J D Burgess Sr of Chicago visited Cheyenne this week on business and spoke of his son Corporal J D Burgess Jr of the Fourth Field Artillery at Texas City. The elder Burgess recalls Burgess as a left halfback on the Meld artillery football team at Fort D A Russell and notes his close friendship with Chaplain Joyce while the battery here.
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J. D. Burgess
Chicago
Cheyenne
J. D. Burgess, Jr
Fourth Field Artillery
Texas City
Tex
Burgess
Fort D. A. Russell
Joyce
Battery
Dr. Burgess
Fourth Battery
Cheyenna
Rainfall Record for Cheyenne Saturday
One quarter inch of rain was measured in Cheyenne between 6 am and 6 pm yesterday. Showers were heavy at times but lighter and steadier later, with temperatures expected to drop then rise later in the week as conditions stabilize. The rainfall was generally widespread across the central U S and the Rocky Mountains with the low pressure center shifting eastward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Ho Tiue
Rocky Mountain
Vretlor
Cemetery Decoration Request In June Service
A message calls all to attend a burial ground ceremony on a June date at 2 to honor the deceased. The note mentions Ghbere and B. R. Stormy as associated names in the invitation.
Plans Completed for New Chapel at Penitentiary Rawlins
The state board of charities and reform will review plans for a new reinforced concrete and steel dining room kitchen and chapel at the Rawlins penitentiary. The two story building will connect with the cell house and feature a 24 by 35 foot chapel stage and prison guard sight lines plus extensive steam heating and first class modern design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Charities and Reform Samra
Rawlins
Plana
New Features at State University Summer School
A Carnegie Endowment sponsored expansion adds Spanish study and Latin American history lectures. Prof. R B Berry directs Spanish courses, Dr W J Schurz teaches Latin American history, with further lectures on Spanish life and literature. Expect record attendance statewide.
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The
State University
Duniway
Carnegie Endowment For International Peace
R. B. Berry
W. J. Schurz
University of California
Special Services at St. Marys Cathedral Today
Special services arranged for two late masses at St Marys cathedral this morning. At the 8 o'clock mass a class of 40 will receive first communion. At the 10 30 mass a class of 120 will receive confirmation, one of the largest classes ever. Rt Rev P A McGovern will conduct with Fathers Hartman and Sexton assisting.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
P. A. McGovern
Pathers Hartman and
Sexton
First Holy Communion at St Marys Cathedral
A ceremony at St Marys Cathedral will be led by Bishop McGovern this morning at 9 o clock with first holy communion for a large class of children. He will preach at the 10 30 mass and, after, confirm more than one hundred adults and children.
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St. Mary's Cathedral
McGovern
Frontier Hero in Pistol Duel with Ore Bandits
Carl Smith a Cheyenne native and former prize saddle winner lies near death in Butte Montana from bullet wounds sustained Thursday night while guarding an ore bin for American Smelting and Refining Company. He pursued the fleeing bandit after wounding the other assailant and was shot twice in the chest. Smith has a history of gunfights and self defense in the region.
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Carl Smith
Butte
Mont
American Smelting & Refining Company
Smith
Cheyenne
Albany County
State
Cheyenne Lodges Observe Memorial Day Honors
Memorial day will be observed by the Woodmen of the World and the Modern Woodmen of America in Cheyenne. The Woodmen meet at Knights of Columbus hall at 9 AM, decorate graves at cemeteries, and return for services at First Presbyterian church. The Cheyenne Order band escorts the Woodmen, and the Modern Woodmen gather at 2:20 PM at their hall to march to the cemeteries.
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Woodmen of the World
Modern
Woodmen of America
Knights of Columbus
First Presbyterian Church
Cheyenne Order
Two Fast Games Set for Ladies Day at Pioneer Park
Cheyenne hosts two city league games this afternoon on Ladies Day. The Saldiers face the Haymakers in a seven inning opener, followed by the Haymakers meeting the Outlaws. Fans invited from the city’s women to attend as guests of league directors.
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Pioneer Park
Saldiers
Outlaws
Cheyenne
Memorial Day Services Set By Local Lodges
Odd Fellows and Rebekahs announce Memorial Day exercises Sunday at 2 50 p m in Cod Fellows ball All Odd Fellows Rebekahs and the public invited Signed BK B Gill Noble Grand
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
BK. B. Gill
Noble Grand
Canton Notion Morning in Full Dress Address
A brief notice from Canton lists a 14 morning event time with instruction to appear in full dress, signed by Lewis Swanson.
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Canton
Lewis Swanson
Cheyenne Furniture Store Auction Yields Bizarre Sale
The Cheyenne furniture store on Pioneer Ave featured a stock full of tackle and large items auctioned in a mixed sale. Prices were described as reasonable amid a busy pre auction bustle.
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Cheyenne Furniture
Pioneer Ave
All Majestic Officers Saved In Gallipoli Sinking Report
London reports the centenary of the admiralty confirming that all officers of the British battleship Majestic, sunk May 27 off the Gallipoli peninsula by a submarine, were saved.
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London
The
Admiralty
Majestic
Gallipoli Peninsula
Settlement Land Claims Notice At Cheyenne Wyoming May 1915
United States Land Office Cheyenne Wyoming announces that settlers Walter Scott and Mary E R Williamson have filed for final three year proofs on their homestead entries. Proofs set for June 26 1916 before the Register and Receiver. Names of witnesses listed with locations in Divide Wyoming.
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United States Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyo
U. 8
Wyoming
Walter Scott
John Neddeau
Willam Ruktasehel
John Bevan
Floyd KR. Holmes
Divide
Wya
Notice of Public Land Claim Filing in Cheyenne Wyoming
Frank Reymore of Cheyenne Wyoming filed notice of intention to make final three year proof to establish his land claim on sections in Township 16 North Range 67 West sixth principal meridian. The hearing will be July 1 1916 before the U S Land Office Register and Receiver at Cheyenne. Witnesses named include Robert Leith Jacob Bowles Claude Palmer and James Ramshaw all of Cheyenne or nearby towns.
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Department of the Interior
U. S
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Frank ©. Reymore
Wyo
Homestead
U. S. Land Office
Glai
Robert Leith
Jacob G Bowles
Cheyoons
Claude FP. Palmer
Wenneta
James Mh Ramshaw
Wre
Leaders May Join Hands Over Mexican Peacemaking
In El Paso on June 6, observers discussed President Wilson's note to Mexican leaders and a possible rapprochement between Carranza and Villa. The Carranza representative in Washington, Arredondo, was asked to outline a basis for understanding. Villa officials on the border report informal talks with Juares leaders, and General Angeles in Leon wired Villa to approve Wilson's message and seek a ceasefire if an understanding can be reached.
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EL Paso
Texas
Wilson
Carranza
General Villa
Pilape Angeles
Leon
Villa
Juarez
Bilao
Russian forces report prison totals to April 1
Petrograd June 5 The official statement lists 10 734 officers and 605 373 men prisoners taken by Russian armies and their allies up to April 1. The figures show the scale of captivity in the war effort as published today.
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Phtrograd
Rusela
Memorial service for deceased Neighbors at church and cemetery
The notice requests members of W O W to assemble at paternal hall Sunday morning June 6 at 8:30 to honor the memory of our deceased neighbors. A procession to the cemetery follows at 9 o clock. Memorial service at the Presbyterian church is at 1 o'clock conducted by J A Parnell.
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Paternal Hall
O'Clowk
Presbyterian Church
J. A. Parnell
London Banks Enlist Clerks For War Effort
London authorities announce Bank of England permission for additional clerks to enlist. A major joint stock bank releases 200 clerks for service while others extend staffing and implement longer hours. Expect early bank closures for public business to become a fact soon.
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London
Bank of England
Travis Wins Metropolitan Golf Championship
Walter J. Travis defeated John G. Anderson by two holes to win the metropolitan golf championship at the Apawanis course. The veteran golfer clinched the title in the final round as Anderson represented Boston.
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Travis
Walter J. Travis
Apawanis
John G. Anderson
Boston
Sanday State Leader
A metropolitan newspaper note from the Sanday State Leader, highlighting its claim as the most urban Wyoming paper and its distinctive publication style.
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Sanday
Wyoming
Stranger Falls From Balcony In Wyoming Hotel Fatality
Evanston Wyoming police report a man identified as William Hellstrom fell from a second story balcony at Marx hotel Monday evening and died on the sidewalk. Witnesses say the victim was a large man and his weight contributed to the fatal fall.
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Evanston
Wyo
Marx Hotel
Wm. Hellstrom
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Marguerite Clark
Mary Pickfort
Jose
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NEW York Motion Picture Corporation
Mary ER. Williamson
Bec
I. W. McCarl
D. B. Curtis
Kik Gore
W. B. Chaplin
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Chile
17Th Stroat
Capitol Avenue Theatre
AL Jolson
Frank Carter
Helen Lee
Kitty Done
Marty Clarke
Mary Robveon
Fred Laatic
Eileen Molynent
Rae Bowdin
Karl Foxe
Harry Wardell
Mas Dealy
Harry Wilcox
Tal Doner
Vesuvius
Venetian Canal
Ashton Stevens
William S. Hart
Theda Bara Ster
All Fox Stars
Nan UH Nel
Krhutzer Sonata
Brunswick
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Hanismare Craans
Abo
Koo Tan
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el Sidelo
Robert Liurus
Tom Moort
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