Cheyenne Protest Over Irwin Wild West Show Reaches Omaha
Cheyenne business leaders push back against Charles B. Irwin scheduling a wild west show in Omaha during Frontier Days week. Omaha accepted the offer amid tension, but Cheyenne committees say no further clash will occur and believe the Frontier Days celebration will continue to improve without Irwin’s involvement. Irwin once managed Frontier Days, which has run independently for three years.
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Omaha
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Frontier Days Committee
Ovaha
Survivors of Hampshire Reach Shore After Sinking
London reports one officer and eleven crewmen, survivors of the Hampshire that went down with Earl Kitchener and his staff, were found on a raft. Thurso, Scotland, also received several Hampshire bodies including Lieut. Col. O. A. Fitzgerald, military secretary to Earl Kitchener.
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Amoh o Sato Appointed Japanese Ambassador to United States
Amoro Bato the Japanese ambassador to Austria was selected to succeed Viscount Chinda as ambassador to the United States. He is brother in law of the retiring ambassador and was a fellow student at DePauw University Indiana.
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Indiana
Perkins Delays Roosevelt Nomination at Progressive Convention
At Chicago in June, after three hours of struggle to halt radicals from rushing Roosevelt’s nomination, the Progressive convention recessed to allow a peace-talk committee with Republicans. George W. Perkins urged postponement to tomorrow. Parker pressed for a 5 pm nomination, while leaders debated to keep peace and unity.
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War News Brief from Frontline Battles in Europe and Verdun
Reports indicate Russian forces push west after capturing a Volhynian fort for Austria Hungary. Artillery and infantry clashes continue around Verdun and the Somme front with Allied and Central powers fighting near Hooge and Chattancourt. Italians hold Trent region against Austrians while coal exports to Greece face potential restrictions.
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Police Struggle With Drunk and Disorderly Influx
City police report the drunk and disorderly problem dominates arrests, with many suspects nonresidents from Denver and Colorado destinations. Officers transport large groups to city halls and sometimes push to send offenders out of town to curb repeated violations.
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Durango Consulate Fire Riot Targets Americans
The American consulate in Durango City was destroyed by fire during an anti American demonstration. Rioters dragged the flag through the streets and trampled it. They sought out any American in the city and acted with mob fury.
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Durango City
Durango
United States Army
Grand Jury to Probe Wreck on New York L Line
A southbound New York City elevated line wreck at One Hundred Forty Ninth Street and Third Avenue killed one and injured many, including ten seriously. Towerman Edward Grove was arrested on homicide charges as fire crews battled flames and rescued passengers. Police tallied casualties as hospitals reported severe injuries.
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Edward Grove
Two Witnesses At Orpet Trial Lead Off Proceedings
In Waukegan on June 8 the Will Orpet trial heard its first two witnesses J. B. Ford civil engineer and Lake Forest Police Chief Walter McGuire Ford described the tragedy scene while McGuire recounted finding the body in the snow last February The state provided letters from Orpet to the girl to the defense under a court order
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J. B. Ford
Walter McGuire
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Colonel Roosevelt urges unity between parties in call for national strength
Oyster Bay June 4 Colonel Roosevelt appeals to the progressive and republican conventions to unite for the country’s safety and genuine Americanism. He would address the Chicago convention if invited and urges Americans to act with foresight and patriotism, aiming to elect a leader true to the nation and mankind.
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Noth
Cheyenne Class of 1916 Receives Diplomas at Commencement
Thirty four Cheyenne High School graduates, members of the class of 1916, received diplomas in a packed gymnasium ceremony. The commencement address by Dr C A Duniway of the University of Wyoming offered practical advice with light humor as students prepare for new life paths.
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University of Wyoming
Suffrage Debate Twists G. O. P. Meeting
At a Chicago Republican gathering the suffrage plank shifted from demand to option. The Susan B Anthony amendment plank was rejected, while a compromise principle gained acceptance with resolutions urging states to decide the issue. Women activists alternated between gloom and jubilation as the plank evolved.
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Woman's Party
Senalor Berek
Roosevelt Roosevelts Call Sparks Cross Party Talks in Chicago
In Chicago a conference committee of Republicans and Progressives met after Roosevelts appeal seeking harmony. The group, including Smoot Borah Crane Butler Johnson Perkins and Johnson, offered progress reports but signaled no agreement. The Republican platform stressed neutrality and defense while denouncing Democratic meddling in Mexico.
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