Campaign to Build Frances Warren Pershing Memorial Hospital
Laramie County trustees approve a county wide fund drive aiming to raise 100000 for a 100 room hospital to be built on St. John’s site in memory of Frances Warren Pershing. Campaign HQ at Plains Hotel with G O Dustin aiding. 175000 pledged including gifts from Francis Warren and Fred Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Warren Pershing
Laramie County
John W. Lacey
John A. Martin
Samuel Corson
William C. Deming
Cheyenne
James Dolan
Pine Bluffs
Plains Hotel
Good Roads Room
G. O. Dustin
Red Cross
U. S. Food Administration
Presbyterian Hospital
Denver
Francis H. Warren
Fred B. Warren
St. John’s Hospital
Cordillo Escapes Again in Liquor Robbery Attempt
Denver May 7 Tony Cordillo, linked to white slavery charges and two jailed brothers for the murder of Frank Jennings, allegedly tried to rob his brother in law Deputy Sheriff Sam Center at Welby. He and three youths allegedly sought whisky, broke into Center's storehouse, found only an empty jug, and damaged the interior before taking Center’s overcoat. Center identified Cordillo, who faces trial later in May on the white slavery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Wyoming
Frank Jenings
West Side
Tony Cordillo
Cordillo Dolan
Samuel. Genter
Welby
Cordillo
Brighton
Webby
Verdillo
Center
John Gorillo
Brooks May Preside G. O. P. Convention
Bryant B. Brooks former governor of Wyoming likely acts as temporary chairman of the Republican state convention in Sheridan on Monday. Blake Kennedy, state committee chairman, may be permanent chairman. Merle D. Vincent of Colorado will deliver the main oration. He will tell Wyoming Republicans what to do. He has been secured for that duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryant B. Brooks
Wyoming
Sheridan
Blake Kennedy
Republican State Committee
Merle D. Vincent
Colorado
Wyomingepublicans
Revenue official urges printers to file admission ticket notices
Leslie A. Miller, collector of internal revenue for Wyoming district, warns that under the 1918 Revenue Act, printers must promptly report to the collector any tickets or cards used for admission to charged venues. Notices must include the payer name and address, ticket quantity, and serial numbers if present. Failure to report will incur penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie A. Miller
Internal Revenue
District of
Wyoming
Sugar hoard at federal building eyed for court hearing
There are 175 sacks of sugar stored in the basement of the federal building. The sugar was seized by the United States marshal in connection with a hoarding investigation by the state fair price committee. A hearing in U.S. district court will be held on June 2 to hear claims of ownership.
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Federal Building
United States Marshal
State Fair Price Committee
United States District Court
Sugar in Transit Auction Planned and Prohibition Ties
A sugar cache in transit from Capital Coal, Ice and Storage to a Denver-bound train is to be widely advertised and auctioned. Internal revenue officers previously confiscated liquor from the same warehouse for tax nonpayment and stored it in the federal building basement awaiting disposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capital Coal, Ice & Storage Company
Denver
United States Internal Revenue Officers
Federal Building
Groper Airplane Due Here Today Date
Casper pilot Bert Cole is expected to land at the city field near the cemetery today weather permitting. He will refuel with twenty five gallons of high test gasoline before continuing to Gasper. Cole previously piloted the Curtiss Oriole in Cheyenne and took part in Denver’s flying circus at City Park yesterday alongside Curtiss-Humphreys aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Cole
Casper
Cole
Cheyenne
Reed Hollister
Gasper
City Park
Denver
Curtiss-Humphreys Company
Hills Elected President of Denver Ministerial Alliance
Rev Leon C Hills former Cheyenne leader now pastor of Capitol Hill Presbyterian in Denver is elected president of the Denver Ministerial Alliance which includes 126 members spanning all denominations.
Literacy rates by religion in colonial education report
Education and religion section notes that among Mohammedans three in a hundred can read, among Hindus five in a hundred, and among native Christians forty six in a hundred. The figures imply disparities in literacy across communities.
Sewer cleared at Twenty fifth and Snyder ends town water trouble
After removal of a tangle of wire and paper from a sewer at Twenty fifth and Snyder streets, basements drained and Corlett school closed for ten days was lifted. By 6 pm the furnace pit was filled and water subsided. school will open Monday. City engineer and water department finished flushing and removing debris with a powerful pump pumping water into Crow Creek.
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Twenty-fifth
Snyder
Corlett
A. S. Jessup
Water Department
Snyder Streets
Crow Creek
Arthur Parker
Sower Seeks to Restore Neglected Sewer Line
Mr Parker notes the sewer line shows signs of neglect and believes frequent flushing will keep it working. He claims the pump will not be started again, as the current setup proves inadequate and needs maintenance.
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Parker
Delinquent Auto Owners Warned to Remedy Oversight
Sheriff BR J Smalley announces a vigorous campaign to arrest motorists still driving on 1919 licenses past the March 4 deadline. Drivers have had ninety days to upgrade to 1920 licenses, and sixty days have elapsed since then with several motorists still unlicensed.
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BR. J. Smalley
Beaucoup
No More Jury Trials Until October Term
The Wyoming district court clears March term juries after state v Clarence B. Lane burglary case. Judge Tidball and Judge Mentzer man two trials in progress, with Lane jury the last until the October term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wyoming
Clarence BE. Lane
Capitol Goal
Ice & Storage Company
W. J. Tidball
Laramie
Mentzer
Lane
District Court
Cheyenne Delivery Nine to Play Greeley
The Cheyenne Merchants Delivery nine travels to Greeley to face the Greeley Union Delivery team. The Cheyenne squad resembles the Cheyenne Indians from the past two years and the Greeley side is nearly the old Spuds. A good game is expected.
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Cheyenne Delivery Nine
Greeley
Cheyenne Merchants
Circus Ring Size Remains 42 Feet 9 Inches
A veteran circus note emphasizes the unchanged tenting tradition as the ring keeps a constant diameter of 42 feet 9 inches, maintaining a familiar stage for acts and spectators.
Paris Academy offers 20000 prize for Mars communication
The Standing Reward notes a $20,000 prize from Pierre Guzman’s foundation for inventors who devise a method to communicate with inhabitants on another planet. Present efforts pursue the historic Mars signaling challenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Paris Academy of Square
Pierre Guzman
Ambassador Gibson Returns From Poland Trip
Secretary of State Colby recalls Ambassador Hugh Gibson from Poland to brief on Reds activity and the overall situation. It is Gibson’s first U S visit in many years.
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Colby
Hugh Gibson
Poland
Gibson
U. S
Foley’s Honey and Tar and Kidney Pills Mail-In Offer
A damaged ad fragment invites readers to mail in a slip with name and address for a trial package. Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs and croup, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic Tablets for constipation are promoted. The message uses bold “Want Ads” branding and Chicago address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Ill
Foley
Apartments Company Secures State Charter for Cheyenne
Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state on Thursday reveal Cheyenne Apartments company plans a new 46 unit building in Cheyenne. The charter shows capital of $250,000 with 2,500 shares at par value $100. First-year directors are Fred Hofmann, Leslie A. Miller, S. Johnston, Mary E. Ingersoll, H. N. Boyd, Fred BE, Warren Hunter, and Thomas Hunter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Apartments Company
Cheyenne
Fred Hofmann
Leslie A. Miller
8. S. Johnston
Mary E. Ingersoll
H. N. Boyd
Fred BE
Warren
Thomas Hunter
Funeral services for Dr W W Crook at family home
Funeral services for Dr. W. W. Crook will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock at the family home, 545 East Eighteenth Street. The body lies in state from noon until time for the funeral. Masonic services will be used, with Rev. George C. Rafter, Rev. J. S. Stubblefield and Rev. Bruce Jackson in charge. Interment will be in the family plot at Lakeview Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Crook
East Eighteenth Street
George C. Rafter
J. S. Stubblefield
Bruce Jackson
Lakeview Cemetery
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S Frances Pershing Memorial Board
Ton Cordillo
Jennings
Brooks
Quincy
Mass
Johnson
Ednary
J.virgilia Bellwin Johnson
South Dakota
Miller
Teddy
Thelen
Hines
Groper
Weal
AL OF
York
Corlett School
Johnston Grocery Co
Florida
Bermudas
Johnston’s
Max Thelen
Walker T. Ilines
Ilines
Bake Sale
Sunbeam
Methodist Sunday School
Olsen
Evans Streets
State Department
Idaho
Wyoming Fruit Company
West 16Th Street
Dinneen
Ralph Crew
Kelley Mercantile Co
O’connell
Hammond’s
Swift's
Cudahy
California
Hamilton Brown
Bspe
Hees Ba Ear
O’ Connell
Jar Artires
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