American Nights in London Town
A travelogue recounts a morning showing two American visitors London homes of famous Americans marked with enamel plaques and touring East End docks, Chinatown, and Clerkenwell. The piece blends social observation with personal flair as coburn and others sample eateries, cafes, and districts, reflecting on London's diversity and the author’s gratitude to America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hy Thomas Starke
London
London County Council
Benjamin Pranklin
Washington — Irving
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Ralph Waldo Emerson
East End
Chetto
Chinese Quarter
Koliin
Alvin Langdon Coburn
Gramaphone
Australian gunner describes downing Barom von Richthofen
The Australian correspondent recounts Australian machine gunners aiding in the shooting down of the Red Baron on April 21 near the Somme. A German plane pursued by a British aircraft came into view over hills, and two Lewis guns fired a burst, with flying fragments observed as the German craft fell about 400 yards away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
France
Barom von Richthofen
Somme
Ancre
Gro
Government Seeks Civil Engineers for Military Service
The War Department orders 2,000 civil engineers to be examined for commissions as second lieutenants. Qualified applicants will train at Camp Lee Virginia or Camp Humphreys near Washington, drawing officers pay during training and later serving with engineer troops. Requirements include US citizenship age limits up to 42, active engineering practice, good health, leadership and temperament. experts say commissions may be offered within ten days to two weeks after exams. Traveling expenses of one cent per mile are provided for those receiving commissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Wyoming
War Department
Camp Lee
Petersburg
Camp Humphreys
Washington
United States
Chief of Engineers
Relief from Eczema Promised by New Alkal Product
Advertisement claims eczema relief and skin improvements using a chemical product. It mentions a large bottle and a Cleveland company, with ambiguous terms and unclear ingredients. The text reads as an ad with promotional language and incomplete details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zemo Ally
Pingien
K. W. Rase Co
Cleveland
U-Boat League Aims to Popularize Submarines and Aid Crews
Amsterdam June 14. The German U-boat League, a national group promoting submarines, is now raising relief funds for submarine crews and dependents. In the last year it has distributed $240,000 to aid those affected by naval service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amsterdam
U-boat League
Navy League
Itelaine
Leach seeks final proof on Federal land in Wyoming
Department of the Interior notice announces Joseph B. Leach of Federal Wyoming will submit final three year proof to establish his homestead claim for Lot 2 3 4 and 6 8E4NWM 3% NE Section 6 Township 16 N Range 69W 6th Pfln Meridian before the Register and Receiver Cheyenne July 6 1918. Witnesses Fred Roberts George A Hoar Harry Elginfrite all of Federal Wyoming and Claude F. Palmer of Burna Wyoming. WILL REID Register. May 25-J-18-15-22 CAL FOR BIDS FOR PRINTING CAMPAIGN PAMPHLETS: sealed proposals from Wyoming Secretary of State for Primary and General Election pamphlets due July 2 1918. Specifications cover paper stock size 6x9 inches type 8 point roman, binding and delivery in Wyoming. Bid samples and $150 bond required. Right to reject any bid reserved. FRANK L. HOIX Secretary of State Cheyenne Wyoming. June 8 15 22 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
U. & Land Office
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Joseph B. Leach
Federal
Township
Range
Meridian
Register
U. 8 Land Office
Chéyenne
Fred Roberts
George A. Hoar
Harry Elginfrite
Claude F. Palmer
Burna
Will Reid
CAL
Secretary of State
New Registrants May Now Enlist In Navy
The Cheyenne naval recruiting station reports that twenty one men who registered last Wednesday may enlist immediately. Crowder has reversed his prior ruling and allows these registrants to enlist before classification. After classification they face draft charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Cheyenne Nary
Owine
Orowder
Crowder
Greek Restaurant Proprietor Fried Incident Report
Greek restaurant proprietor Gus Thiens, a partner in a Fifteenth Street coffee house, is reported dead in a fatal incident. Authorities investigation continues as officials identify other Greek owners linked to the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Thiens
Three Men Fined For Drinking Case In Police Court
Lip and costs were imposed on a Sunday charge of acting contrary to law against Wm Christopolia and Gus Neri nos. They were among three men arrested by police and deputy sheriffs with a man of occupants who were drinking beer. Officers also seized three barrels of beer. The trial proceeded but witnesses’ testimony failed and the judge felt the prosecution had a strong case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Diel
Wm. Christopolia
Gus Nerinos
Poljes
Thies
Foley Kidney Pills Help Rheumatic and Kidney Ailments
Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Morvill Maine reports relief from rheumatic and kidney symptoms after taking Foley Kidney Pills. She notes her husband also benefited from the medicine and can sleep without pain. Sold everywhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Frank P. Wood
Morvill
Maine
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West India Dock Road
Rumpleymayer’s
Great Society
St. James
Thames Police Court
Marie Lloyd
Spitalfields
Clerkenwell
Giuseppe
Claring Cross
George Gand Dragon
Blue Bear
Pack Horse
Talbot
Cafe Royal
Bohemia
Nigger Quarter
Palace Theater
America
Ali
Wyoml
Department of Agriculture
Milla
Theodore Clers
Chichester
Pioneer Ave
Curtis Templin
Chugwater
Mr. Teimplin
Becker Hotel
Normandie Hotel
D. H
M. T
Nica
W. 18Th Bt
Conway
Por
Carl Becker
Durham
Wyo
W. 16Th Street
Happy Jack Road
Phona
W. 25Th Street
Amage Theater
Coliseum Dance Hall
Wbernal
Central
Howse Street
England
Edward Fleury
Polite
Lord D'Abernon
Liquor Control Board
Submarinec
Frank L. Hoix
Cheyenne Business Directory
Plains Hotel
W. H. Andrew
Dentist Butte
Citizens National Bank
Phoas
A. Babrresen
Carey Ave
Oeeter
Mark Chapman
Kirkpatrick
Real Eetate and Insurance
John Chas
Thompson
D. W. Gill
Real Eatate—Ranches
Capitol Ave
Nate
W.riner & CO
Shang Hai
Seventeenth Street
Ealttece
Plains
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