Old-Timer Urges Semicentennial Pageant for Cheyenne
A letter from W E Hawks urges Cheyenne to celebrate its semicentennial with a city pageant. He recalls 1867 events including a first house on Moldy street, a July 1 1867 fire, and the November 1867 Union Pacific train arrival. He favors a reunion of old-timers and offers historical data to the Industrial Club.
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Cheyenne
Lamont
Industrial Club
W. & Hawke
Bennington
J. R
Whitehead
Moldy Street
Sidney Dillon
General Canement
Ohio
William E. Hawks
Wyoming
State University
Billiard Expert Defeats Boy In Close Seventeenth Street Match
J Mills, noted billiard and pool expert, defeated McMium 75 to 74 before a record Pioneer Billiard Hall crowd on Seventeenth Street. Mills then performed a display of fancy shots to the amazement of spectators. The Sherman Co. tf
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Pioneer Billiard Hall
Seventeenth Street
J. Mills
McMium
Mills
Complete Fund Raised for Country Club House
The Coun try club pledges total $2500 to build a clubhouse on a 160 acre tract. Construction on the lob hone will start soon and be finished by mid summer. A caretaking couple will run the facilities, with luncheons and small dinners planned. The club will offer boating, fishing, tennis, and golf to members.
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W. C Kinkead
Cheyenne
Old Cheyenne Bonds Repossessed by Martin
City Finance Commissioner Martin yesterday received 117000 dollars in old Cheyenne bonds, part of older obligations refunded. EB H Rolling and Sons of Denver handle the exchange, with many years anticipated to pass before all old bonds are removed. Bonds are widely scattered, held by individuals and some corporations. Travelers Insurance of Hartford has invested part of its surplus in Waterworks extension bonds totaling 400000 dollars.
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Martin
Cheyenne
EB. H. Rolling and Sons of
Denver
Travelers Insurance Company of Hartford, Conn
Cheyenne Steam Laundry Adds Modern Addition
Cheyenne Steam laundry installs a new addition costing about 2000 dollars. The pressing plant will be enlarged and improved within the addition. A bleaching machine powered by electricity will bleach all kinds of articles.
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Cheyenne Steam Laundry
Army Captain Granted Final Divorce in Texas Case
Paired with a long, detailed divorce action Captain J. T. Robinson of Palestine Texas won a final decree against Rebecca H. Robinson now of Cincinnati on grounds of in fidelity. Evidence showed Mrs Robinson met Od en Rafferty in Detroit during 1913 and lived in Los Angeles under false pretenses as aunt and niece from late 1914 to early 1915. Robinson, a captain in the medical corps V A, was unaware of the misconduct until 1915 and is currently on leave in the United States.
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Palestine
Tex
District Court of
Anderson County
J. T. Robinson
Rebecca H. Robinson
Cincinnati
Westminster
Southwest Lake Avenue
Los Angeles
Robinson
United States
Kitchener Blamed for Dublin Revolt
London May 18 Augustine Birrell former chief secretary of Ireland says Lord Kitchener refused to send more troops to Ireland citing no troops to spare. Birrell defends himself against charges of laxness after the Dublin outbreak.
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London
Augustine Birrell
Ireland
Lord Kitchener
Home Forces
Dublin
Birrell
Showalter Seeks Bass Revocation for City Lakes
Showalter presses to lift the fisheries order halting black bass shipments to Cheyenne for city lakes stocking. He has urged Wyoming lawmakers and obtained a Senator Warren letter suggesting possible success. The fisheries commissioner will investigate, noting bass harm only to western waters, not to the city lakes.
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J. J. Showalter
Cheyenne
Showalter
Wyoming
Warren
May Drop Criminal Charge Against Klinger
The article discusses the potential drop of criminal charges against Klinger after a crash that left Mrs. Leffler and Mrs. Oakley injured. It notes hospital status, legal considerations for civil actions, and expected defenses about fault and speed.
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Klinger
Oakley
St. John’s Hospital
Mann Delays Shipping Bill in Senate Filibuster
Republican Leader Mann blocked action on the administration shipping bill, insisting on reading the engrossed form. With the bill not engrossed, the Senate adjourned without a final vote before the session ends.
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Mann
Washington
Mann Ii
Hughes Leading in Oregon Vote
Scattered returns from Oregon primaries show Justice Hughes leading the Republican field for president over Cummins and Barton. The early results reflect a solid edge for Hughes among Republican voters in the state.
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Hughes
Oregon
Portland
Ore
Justice Hughes
Cummins
Lowe
Barton
Hire
Letters Terrify Young Men's Literary Club
A Cheyenne led club meeting reports sensational telegrams from A P and London dated May 19 1916. Ambassadors and officials discuss war policy while W B Ross unveils more messages causing heated debate. The event features W C Menteer presiding and a lively reading session.
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Young Men’s Literary Club
Washington
Cheyenne
Navy Danie
A. P
United States
W. B. Ross
London
Berginsfjord
Matson
Club discussion ends with light satire and refreshments
In a lively meeting Jack Clark noted two members clashed over It with one praising it over Eugene Field and the other defending Field. The club enjoyed good natured raillery and adjourned to sandwiches coffee and cake as men served the guests in groups.
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Jack Clark
Eugene Field
Taft Urges Ministers to Preach On Peace Efforts
In Philadelphia at Independence Hall last June a platform proposed an international court and a league of nations to pledge joint economic and military forces to deter conflict until judicial methods are exhausted. Ministers in Cheyenne received Taft letters and an open letter on the moral challenge of war. Frontier Days in Cheyenne set for July 26, 27, 28, and 29.
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Philadelphia
Independence Hall
International Court
League of Nations
Cheyenne
Senate
Henry W. Balnton
Harold Forde
A. Huston
Nathaniel 8. Thomas
Mr. Taft
America
Cheyenna
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Westminister Guild
Doug Knute
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