Fort Russett events mark early 20th century social life
Col and Mrs Williams celebrated their fortieth wedding anniversary at Fort Russett with a reception beginning after eight, decorated rooms, an Eleventh Infantry orchestra, and guests including Capt and Mrs Mart. Separate gatherings at Fort Russell and Mrs Armstrong's home featured ornate dining and tea events with Cavalry guests and city visitors.
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Fort Russett
Williams
Eleventh Infantry
Col
Mire
Willams
Mart
Edgar Moyer
Blatchford
Cassius Dowell
Captain Armstrong
Garrison
Armstrong
Cavalry
Herman
Bernette
Raberg
Sterrett
Lawrence
Elegant Parisian Soiree Garners Local Guests
A detailed social page describes Peckham hosting a theater night with Atlas parlors tea tables in pink decor. Guests included E A Sands, Joseph Wasserman, Grace Dermant, Miss Edith Anderson, and E J Peckham. A seven course dinner preceded an Atlas party for Miss Dermant. Additional items note other hosts, birthday celebrations, and society gatherings across town with floral schemes and water color place cards.
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Peckham
Atlas
Humphrey
Deeee Mises Peckham
E. A. Sands
Joseph Wasserman
Grace Dermant
Korutz
Junction City
Kansas
Edith Anderson
E. J.peckham
E. A. Landa
Gracé Dermant
Arm~strong
Fore Russell
Lieut. Lawrence
Mrs. Korutt
Earle Sands
Sands
Korutt
Limbach
Miss Packham
Reading habits and hopes for young writers
A fragment suggests concern over how Jack London and similar authors influence young readers. It mentions reading as an instructional activity and the desire for guidance or mandate in what is taught. The text remains unclear on specific actions or outcomes.
Ill Young Laborer Miss Keeley Hurting at Home
Miss Hattie R Ketly an attache of the millinery firm is ill and staying with her mother Mrs Maggie Keeley and sister Miss Abne Keeley who runs the local telephone exchange. The home is 306 BR St and she is at the Embry residence 108 East Eleventh Street under nurse Miss Craft and Dr Henneberry.
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Hattie
Ketly
Miljinery
Ste
Cotting
Maggie Keeley
Abne Keeley
Scand Street
Charles Embry
East Eleventh Street
Miss Craft
St. John's Hospital
Henneberry
Miss Keeley
Mrs. Embry
Five Prisoners Bound for Penitentiary Today
Sheriff Hughes departs Cheyenne for Rawlins with five prisoners sentenced by Judge Matson for burglary embezzlement forgery grand larceny and obtaining goods under false pretenses. Each pleaded guilty and received light terms in the district court.
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Hughes
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Matson
Ray McDonald
Elmer Bland
Richard Griffin
A. C. Miller
Albert T. Johnson
Federal Judge John F. Phillips to retire after 22 years on bench
Kansas City report notes Judge Phillips statement that litigation has become more personal and political. He will retire June 25 after twenty seven years in service including federal bench appellate bench and supreme court commission. Enameling at Sherman Co.
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BAYS
Kansas City
John F. Phillips
Supreme Court Commission
Denver Market Reports Show Strong Demand For Choice Cattle
Cattle receipts in Denver were strong with demand for choice cattle high and prices up to $8.00 for select stock, while other grades were weaker. A notable feature was experimental cattle from Fort Collins sold at $7.00 to $8.00, the season’s high on open market. Western and stocker trades steady. sheep offerings light. Denver wool up, metals steady. Omaha market mirrors cattle and hog shifts with higher hogs and softer sheep.
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Denver
Benver
Denver Wards
Agricultural College
Fort Collings
Eef
North Park
Northern
Cale
Arizona
Omaha
Texas
Metal market notes steady prices across metals
The Metal Market reports lead steady around 4.40 to 4.50 in New York and St. Louis bids near 4.17 to 4.22. Copper futures hover around 11.90 to 12.00 with July at 11.05 to 12.75. Spelter shows nominal or lower values while iron and wool price ranges in the Midwest are listed for June 15.
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New York
East St. Louis
St. Louis
Louis
Banks Seek Rail Road Reform to Safeguard Bills
New York June 15 Acting in response to frauds in bills of lading banks fear credit erosion from forged or inflated documents. A conference of financial interests urged swift legislation to protect transactions. They push the Stevens bill now before the national senate making railroads liable for bills arising from their agents.
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New York
Stevens
National Senate
India
Ueht
Elwin B. Pierson
Jean Bankers’ Associaton
Fragmentary quote cites bills of lading funding crops
A fragment cites a claim that crops are financed by bills of lading, with a speaker noting the gravity of the situation once the allegation is realized. The garbled text suggests concerns over financing sources and their implications.
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Riet
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Clara Peckham
Graog Dermant
Salt Lake
B. A. Sands
and Sire
B. J
Paris
Oark
Messrs
Hume Peabody
John Ringer, Jr
Fred Balletsger
Clarence Swainson
Red
de Quire
Goorwrey
Dean Colvert
Stanley Vaugin
Andrew Roede Jr
George Argye
Orville Hendarshot
Rilix
Robert
Ernest Dillman
Prin Ben
Ralph Fowler
Ewho
Cook
Henry’ Holder
Oscar McGill
Matty-Helder
Wise Agnes Johnson
Oscar Meoill
Phatom. vi
Erdix
Hawes
Mystic Maze Club
Prosper
H. A. Connett
Bertha Hobbs
Evans Street
Eleanor G. Salim
Veronica Sahn
Salt Lake, Utah
Herbert Gleason
Ada B. Costes
Gordon
Nebraska
New England States
Harold Vaughn
Foulder
The
University
Sunshine Society
Dr. Apperson
L. A
B. of R. T
Altar and Rosary Society
McCafferty
William Dincan
Samuel Brown
William Dineen
Mary
Capitol Avenue
Jack London
Hope
Mr. London
Sanitas At
Sherman Co
the. Deke
Schloss Bros. & Co
Daiber Bros
Orkaha
St. Louie
Coprtlyn
Schloss 5
Wyoming
Western and Territory
Mathers
Waw
California Fig Syrup Co
Citizens National Bank
Abraham Lincoln Lafty
Prhve
Mane
Eli Ived
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