City water mains contracts let in two firms
City council discussed bids for Cheyenne and Ft Russell water mains. Doyle and Swarts of Colorado Springs won two contracts for 16 and 24 inch pipes while the 20 inch main over 404 feet was awarded to Gat & Gray of Joplin after objections and a recess.
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Burlington
Cheyenne
Ft. Russell
Johnston
David Nimmo
Te City
Doyle and Swarts
Colorado Springs
Sweet
Cole
G. P. Johnston
Nimmo
Gat ‘& Gray
Joplin
Funeral Procession of Chinese Emperor Kwa ngshu
The coffin of Kwa ngshu, Emperor of China, was moved from the Forbidden City in Pekin to Hwanging imperial cemetery for a state funeral. The Board of Rites oversaw ceremonies costing about $100,000 with 120 bearers in red and yellow silk attire and seven thousand participants in the grand procession.
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Kwangshu
China
Forbidden City
Pekin
Imperial Cemetery
Hwanging
Board of Rites
Gould Trial Narrates Mrs Gould Debauch Life
New York report on the Gould case shows witnesses alleging Mrs Gould’s life as a series of intoxicated episodes. The defense aims to prove habitual drunkenness and deterioration of character to justify marital separation. The defense plans to call fifty witnesses to rebut opposing testimony.
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New York
Gould
Walters
M. B. Chapman
Indictment of Japanese Rioters Hits Federal Docket
Six additional Japanese were indicted by the federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and inciting others to crime. Thirteen striking Japanese were indicted for assault on police and rioting. As a result, the strikers appear low in spirits.
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Honolulu
Federal Grand Jury
The U P Stand Preposterous Over Water Supply
Local Cheyenne debate accuses the Union Pacific Railroad of free water use from Cheyenne mains. The city reports monthly value around 140 and yearly figures near 000, while the railroad seeks compensation for services and materials tied to waterworks extensions. Notes call the situation brazen and unjustifiable amid public scrutiny.
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Oly of
Cheyenne
Te Pacific Hailroad Company
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Union Railroad Company
Tsecum
Union
Dayton Honors the Wrights Two Day Celebration
Dayton Ohio marks a two day event in honor of the Wright brothers. The program opens with whistles and a large parade followed by a reception and speeches. The Wrights spent much of the day in their workshop preparing to ship machines to Washington.
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Dayton
Wrights
Washington
Western Vanderbilt automobile races open amid Great crowds
Crown Point Indiana reports crowds gathering for the Western Vanderbilt races opening tomorrow. The 23.6 mile course saw drivers practice in 24 to 30 minutes as a regiment arrived from Chicago to guard the course.
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Crown Point
Ind
Tas
Chicango
Democrats Support Income Tax Plan After Caucus
Washington on July 17 the Democratic Senators in caucus reaffirmed support for enacting an income tax law this session. Speakers said the administration seeks to block a direct vote on any income tax amendment.
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Washington
Heney Declares Defiance in Calhoun Trial
In San Francisco on June 17, Francis J. Heney delivered the first half of his closing argument in Patrick Calhoun’s case. He tied his ambitions to the district attorney and promised to finish the presentation, with Judge Sawyer projecting a three hour jury instruction session. Heney’s address featured dramatic incidents and fiery rhetoric as he denounced his adversaries.
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Heney
San Francisco
Francis J. Heney
Patrick Calhoun
Sawyer
Vehemante
William M. Abbott
Pernicious influence at work on Burlington franchise case
City council delays decision on Burlington franchise for trunk line until early July amid reports of external pressure. Time magazine cites pernicious influence aimed at swaying council members to favor Burling ton interests, while Cheyenne mercantile houses seek Reed Street land for warehouses and private tracks.
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Burlington
Thenace
Thaw to Stay in Mattewan Asylum for Hearing
In White Plains New York on June 17 Harry K Thaw will stay in Mattewan asylum until July 6 for another sanity hearing. Justice Milla granted the postponement after District Attorney Jerome cited other business. Thaws mother collapsed as the judge postponed the case.
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White Plains
N.Y
Harry K. Thaw
Mattewan Asylum
Justice Milla
Jerome
Ness
Thaw
Tillman Questions Tariff on Wood Pulp Paper
Washington news reports Senator Tillman pressed a query in committee as he argued wood pulp print paper should be produced in the United States with cheaper labor and materials than in Canada. Aldrich and Hale challenged the claim and warned against air Vintage. Tillman pressed how newspapers advocating protectionist tariffs also favored free trade in the raw materials they use.
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Washington
Senator Brown
Nebraska
United States
Canada
Aldrich
Hale
Tillman
Hills Plan 10 Reach Gulf and Gulf Coast Link
Denver reports that Hill interests finalize a Gulf to Seattle rail scheme. Colorado & Southern directors approve Cheyenne extension, Burlington to Wyoming, forming a gulf to coast route. Joint work costs several millions, with trackage accords and through service from Galveston to Seattle planned via Texline Orin Junction Billings Shelby and Seattle.
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Denver
Colo
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Hill
Galveston
Mexican Gulf
Seattle
Paget Sound
Colorado & Southern Railroad
New York
Burlington
Colorado & Southern
de As
Hap Senslodet
Tanamr
Gralveston
Fort Worth
Texline
Colorado and Southern
Orin Junction
Billings
Billings & Northern
Montana & Great Northern
Shelby
Great Northern
Colorados& Southern
Mill
Gem City Baseball Fans To Test Cheyenne And Laramie
The question of baseball superiority between Cheyenne and Laramie city teams will be answered in this city tomorrow and Sunday as the Gem City ball players face the Indians with strong intent. Both games are expected to be competitive and serious as the teams mean business.
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Cheyenne
Laramie City
Gem City
League
Industrial Club Expands Membership with New Members
The Industrial club continues to grow its ranks adding State Land Commissioner R. P. Fuller and Sam Wilson of the Cheyenne Cigar Store to the membership list.
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Industrial Club
R. P. Fuller
Sam Wilson
Cheyenne Cigar Store
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