Briefs and Personals from Cheyenne Ledger
Buck Creek Oil Company files articles of incorporation with $1,000,000 capital. Listed directors include Tom Bell and A B Bell. Local notes mention seed flax, oil shipments, and visitors from Hanna, Buffalo, and Casper. Local civic items cover retirements, marriages, a new notary, a safety meeting, and a charity bake sale. Senator Taylor and editor Robert Spangler are among those visiting.
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Secretary of State
Buck Creek Oil Company
Tom Bell
A. B. Bell
M. A. Lewis
William Delahoyde
J. W. Agnew
Noble
A. BE. de Riegles
Cheyenne Milking Co
Weather Summary and Forecast for Wyoming
A daily weather report shows 6 pm readings with a high of 77 and a low of 44, wind from the south at 25 mph, no precipitation in the last 24 hours, and an 8.32 inch year to date total. The forecast calls for generally fair conditions Saturday and Sunday with moderate temperatures.
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L. H. Daingerfield
Wyoming
Shredded Wheat Promoted for Spring Vitality
An Oakland California based ad urges banishing kitchen work and saving strength for spring and summer. It touts Shredded Wheat as a complete food tonic that boosts digestion, provides all nutrients from whole wheat with enough bran for healthy bowels, and notes two biscuits with milk make a nourishing meal at low cost.
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Oakland
California
Army orders reorganize coast artillery and staff officers
Retired Lieut Col J. Porter is placed on active duty while Capt Edward N. Macon is relieved from recruiting duty. Several captains and lieutenants in coast artillery and medical, infantry and engineers are reassigned, reported to coastal defenses, or relieved from duties as war department special orders are amended or revoked.
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J. ¥. Porter
U.S. A
Edward N. Macon
Norman EF. Williamson
Medical Reserve Corps
William 8. Shields
Medical Corps
Onnice
Atlanta
Coast Artillery Corps
Coast Artillery
Kenneth C. Manteller
W. K E. Shedd, Jr
Henry W. T. Elgin
Clair W. Baird
George B. Turner
Sanderford Jarman
Clifford C. Carson
F. I. Hardaway
War Department
BE. B. Gray
Oficer
Coast Defenses
Pensacola
H. T. Burgin
Citizens’ Training
Presidio of
San Francisco
Cal
P. Hl. Worcester
J. B. Crawford
F. A. Englehart
W. A Copthorne
Lawrence Watts
Cape Fear
Maj
A. W. Brown
Judge Advocate
Central Department
Cal. H. Jervey
Corps of Engineers
M. Frost
Californian
Wational Guard
H. J. Keeley
Infantry
T. H. Bane
Field Artillery
Anget of
Congress
Signal Corps
P. Thomas
Cheyenne Praised for Liberty Loan Bond Support
Gov Hous praises Cheyenne for prompt and robust Liberty loan subscriptions totaling 864000. He notes national goal 7 billion, local aim 2 billion, Cheyenne per capita response of about 2 to each of 12000 residents, marking the city as a standout in the national appeal.
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Cheyenne
Prank
Houx
United States
Thin Lite
Bill to Give War Supplies Right of Way Blocked
In Washington on June 15 debate continues over a bill to empower the president to order priority in railroad transport of troops and war supplies. Administration leaders plan a final vote, while opponents insist on preserving the original draft with a modification limiting railroad damages for prior routing losses.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Newlands
Tomorow
Steid, Smith
Georgia
Hardwick
Man violent inmate in city jail labeled a “snake”
A man calling himself H. C Douglas, held in the city jail, began in the common cell but became so violent that he was moved to a small cell. There he battered his head against the wall and then tried the milder act of “picking daisies.”
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H. C Douglas
American Aviator Drops Eleventh German Plane
Adjutant Raoult Lufberry of New Haven Connecticut, premier Lafayette Escadrille fighter, shot down his eleventh German aircraft after twenty five shots. The battle ended with Lufberry’s plane shattered and he killed after plunging 15,000 feet.
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Paris
Raoult Lufberry
New Haven
Kansas City Board Removes Maximum Price on July Corn
The Kansas City board of trade adopts a resolution that removes the maximum price on July corn and restricts trading in this option to the close of old contracts. It also requires absolute proof of readiness for immediate delivery before new wheat and corn sales for July delivery are permitted.
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Kansas City
Dune li
Kansas City Board of Trade
Americans Leaving Germany Under War Strain
Copenhagen June 15. Stark an employee of International Harvester at Neus Prussia arrived here from Germany last night after a long attempt to secure a passport. He notes many Americans have been refused passes while the war lasts. German authorities urge American women to depart the country.
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Copenhagen
London
Stark
International Harvester Company
Neus
Prussia
Germany
Mexican Millionaires Robbed of 946 000 at Detroit Hotel
Detroit reporting that Edward Lerico and Miguel Orris two Mexican mine owners and Villa associates were robbed of 946000 at a local hotel while in Detroit to buy automobiles. The thief escaped.
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Detroit
Mich
Edward Lerico
Miguel Orris
Pancho Villa
Chicago women may drink and smoke in saloons
Chicago court decision frees two women charged with frequenting saloons by ruling that women may drink and smoke in saloons under the moral court.
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Chicago
Ublic Im
Moral Court Today
Baseball scores and a guardsmen release in a mixed day
National League games saw Brooklyn and St Louis win in 12 innings while Chicago defeated Boston 6 to 2 and Cincinnati crushed Philadelphia 12 to 0 with New York and Pittsburg postponed in cold weather. American League: New York 1 over St Louis journeyman, Boston 9, Chicago 2, Philadelphia 9, Cleveland 2, Washington 3, Detroit 4. Separately, J Schafer and Arthur C Croa, arrested guardsmen for a hotel hold up, were released and face no trial as charges were dismissed.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
Chicago
Boston
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
New York
Pittsburg
Hh. J. Schafer
Arthur C. Croaby
Harry A. Pawson
Union Pacific
Keet Baby Kidnap and Murder Suspect Tied by New Evidence
Springfield authorities tighten link between Claude J. Piersol and the kidnapping and murder of J Holland Keet's baby. Officials reveal increased secrecy while refusing to disclose latest evidence found overnight and today.
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Springfield
Claude J. Piersol
J. Holland Keet
President Wilson drives food control bill in Senate
President Wilson personally pushes food measures as the Senate plans to begin work on the control bill tomorrow. The administration aims to move it ahead of the war tax bill with an hour to take it up Monday.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
Literary Club Discusses Bonds and Red Cross Work
At a Young Men's Literary Club meeting no paper was read as members focused on Liberty bond subscriptions and Red Cross efforts. Johnston gave an administrative talk on Red Cross methods in the war, noting changes in finance and nursing over the past two years. Watts presided, Kennedy acted secretary, Argesheiner led the literary program, and Matsen handled duties as ertit.
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Liberty Bond
Red Cross
Johnston
American Red Cross
Watts
Pire Tem
Kennedy
Matson
Argesheiner
Matsen
Erttit
Wyoming Red Cross drive urged by state officials in 1917
In Cheyenne on June 14 1917 Wyoming Red Cross executives urge major companies with Wyoming offices to contribute to the hundred million drive. They call for equitable subscriptions that recognize Wyoming Red Cross and its natural resources aiding national efforts.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming Red Cross
Wyoming
Red Cross of
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Creager
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J. C. Taylor
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Esther Cirele
Kelley Mercantile Co
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John Fleming
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W. 8. Mets
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Sherman Cotts
Wyoming Division of the
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T. L. Gordon
Kan
B. F. Turner
Wyoming National Guard
Episcopal Church
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Jay H.alvans
W. H. Evans
W. V. Taylor
Vaughan's
Robert W. Spangler
New West Magazine
C. L. Hartman
City
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Hamilton-Brown Shoes
Eames
KRIST
Ade
Gov. Houx
Kansas
Eviprince
Keet
Isusphcer
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Pocatello
Dildine
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Dol Hall
New Brunswick
James Tuntas
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Owl Creek Coat Co
Amiiryiile
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Western Union Telegraph Co
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Adama Kixxpresas
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Thin State
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