Mining Congress Meets at Chicago
The nineteenth annual American Mining Congress opens in Chicago on November 18 with a major focus on Public Lands. Secretary J F Callbreath urges Wyoming to send three representative delegates to shape a western policy, noting many western leaders have not yet accepted the governor’s invitation. The conference will develop its own policy with eastern delegates influence, aiding Wyoming’s representation and future land policy.
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American Mining Congress
Chicago
Wyoming
J. F. Callbreath
Kendrick
Callbreath
Kendricks
Congress
East
Tam
Knights and Ladies of Security Card Party and Dance
The Knights and Ladies of Security host a card party and dance at the K C hall on Friday night October 20. Cards start at 4 30 sharp with admission 16e for ages 18 to 21.
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Knights & Ladies of Security
K. C. Hall
Knights and Ladies of Security
K. C. Hal
Rigdon Speaks At Wilson Club Meeting Monday
The Woodrow Wilson club plans a Wilson Day observance with large meetings at county outside points. United States district attorney for Wyoming Charles L. Rigdon will speak, along with Pearlatine and others, at the 8 pm session in club headquarters at 1813 Capitol Avenue.
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Woodrow Wilson Club
Capitol Avenue
Charles L. Rigdon
United States
Wyoming
S&s. Pearlatine
Development Club Seeks Oil Well Soon near Big Muddy
The Wyoming Development club, drilling in the Big Muddy field for under two weeks, is expected to bring in a producing well within two to three days. Drillers struck oil sand Wednesday and indications are strong. Another nearby well, one of the district's best, was brought in about a week ago near the development site.
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Wyoming Development Club
Development Club
British Steamer Alsonia Sunk. Passengers Safe
London Oct 19 Lloyds announces the British steamer Alsonia has been sunk. The captain and 163 crew members landed safely with only a few missing. All passengers were handed ashore.
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London
Lloyda
Traveling Man Hears of Wife Death in Robbery Case
Ed A Maggio of St. Louis learned his wife died by telegram while he faced H L Davis in Justice court over a stolen suitcase from the Inter Ocean hotel. Davis confessed the theft when arraigned and was remanded to the county jail without sentence as authorities seek the missing items.
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ED. A. Maggio
St. Louis
Court of Justice of the Peace
W. J. Edwards
H. L. Davis
Inter Ocean
Davie
Edwards
Davis
Wheat Prices Hit New War-Time High Record
Chicago reports wheat quotations surged beyond all prior records since the European conflict began. Prices jumped over seven cents per bushel and the December value rose to 1.68 dollars, surpassing highs last seen in 1908 when world supply was nearly cornered.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
Grand Restaurant Ownership Transfer on Lincoln Highway
The Grand restaurant property and Barry's new stand on Lincoln Highway have been transferred from Mrs. Buey A. Stanton to Parks W. Smith, son of the late M. Smith. The deed was filed with the county clerk as part of the C. M. Smith estate settlement affecting the former manager of F. B. Warren Mercantile Co.
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Lincoln Highway
Barry
Buey A. Stanton
Slater
M. Smith
Parks W. Smith
C. M. Smith
F. B. Warren Mercantile Company
NE No 6 for and Messenger Service Prices Reasonable
The notice advertises a messenger service offering operation hours until 2 am with reasonable prices and no extra details provided.
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For & Messenger
Denver Editor Observes Cheyenne Cadet Drill
Arthur Chapman of the Denver Times arrives in Cheyenne to watch high school cadets as they drill at the school. He meets Captain Dave Cook Fleet Lieutenant Phil Hopkins and Second Lieutenant Evan Schneider at the Union Pacific station and is escorted to the Plains hotel by cadets including Fred Miller Birnee Olson Roger Chaffey and Harold Bruce. Commander Walker explains cadet movements as plans connect to the Steever system adopted by Denver schools and war department orders for local training.
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Arthur Chapman
Denver Times
Cheyenne
Denver
Union Pacific
Dave Cook
Phil Hopkins
Evan Schneider
Hopkins
Fred Miller
Birnéet Olson
Roger Chaffey
Whitney
Daley
Harold Bruce
William Woolston
Dan Rens
Cook
Lieut. Schneider
Mr. Chapman
Plains Hotel
Commandant Walker
Chapman
Steever
War Department
Schultz Reaches Home After Harsh Snow Search
August Schulle a Plains hotel bartender returned to Cheyenne at 7 am after being missing in snowy conditions near the Griffin ranch. He said he wandered in a deserted ranch house overnight, lost in a blizzard while hunting with Hector Matt and Bob Alexander, nearly frozen before reaching home. He plans to resume work today.
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August Schulle
Plains Hotel
Griffin
Cheyenne
Lon Davia
Sheriff Gleason
Hector Matt
Bob Alexander
Hrame
Schultz
Arrests in Cement Theft Case in Casper and Cheyenne
A Casper confession by Harry Emery a cement contractor led to allegations that he stole cement worth several hundred dollars from the Burlington. Geo. Davis, a Cheyenne visitor for several months, was arrested as an accomplice and taken to Casper by special agent E M Matthews Chicago Burlington Quincy chief C Emberly and Officer John Nolan. Davis was placed in custody yesterday afternoon.
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Casper
Harry Emery
Burlington
Geo. Davis
Cheyenne
Crme
Davis
E. M. Matthews
Chicago, Burlington & Quincey
F. Embery
John Nolan
Carey and Clark Set to Speak in Kemmerer Rally
Ex Governor Joseph M Carey and John D Clark Democratic candidate for UW 8 conan will visit Kemmerer for a rally on Thursday evening October 26. The event anchors their statewide tour in support of Wilson Kendrick and Clark.
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Kemmerer
Ivan Jones
Lawrence Holland
United States
Joseph M., Carey
John D. Clark
Conan
Kemlmerer
Wilson
Kendrick
Clark
Discharged Guard Tries Suicide After Stroke
Leon P. Craight of Fulton County Kentucky, discharged from the Illinois National Guard after a sun stroke on the border, attempted death by poison when he could not secure work.
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PROM
Chicago
Leon P. Craight
Fulton County
Kentucky
Iinois National Guard
Wilson and Hughes Poll Support Reported
James Holm of Pierre reports strong backing for Wilson in New York across the week. He cites a local Bromery store poll showing Wilson ahead, and two travelers’ polls aboard trains indicating large Wilson leads over Hughes.
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New York
James Holm
Pierre, & J0
Democratic National Committee
Holm
Pierre
Vielully
Wilson
Wilson Jo. Hughes
Hughes
Cheyenne Officials Visit Speer for Denver Estimates
Mayor R N Lafontaine of Cheyenne with commissioners John M Martin Enos Laughlin and city engineer RH Glafcke toured Denver with Henry F Meryweather to inspect sewage and paving projects. Cheyenne plans storm drainage work and sought cost estimates while observing the West Colfax Lagimer viaduct completion.
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Denver
R. N. Lafontaine
Cheyenne
John M. Martin
Enos Laughlin
RH. F. Glafcke
Speer
Henry F. Meryweather
West Colfax-Lagimer
Finger Prints May Identify Victim
Coroner Clyde Early had fingerprints taken to identify a young man who was found ground to pieces on the Union Pacific by a special train and freights. A tattoo on the arm suggested he might have served in the military or naval service, and a full fingerprint record could reveal his enlistment if he is listed in the archives.
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Union Pacific
B. H. Harriman
Clyde
Naval Service
United States
Searchlight Club Holds Annual Southern Dinner
The Women's Searchlight club hosted its annual southern dinner last night in this city. The event drew members for a real old fashioned banquet presided over by Mrs. W. M. Redd, club president.
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Women's Searchlight Club
W. M. Redd
Fire at Palmer Granary in Burns Not Serious
A Wednesday night fire at Claude F. Palmers Burns residence was not in the large new house under construction but in the granary where the family was staying. Local reports from Burns indicate the blaze was not serious and caused limited damage.
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Claude F. Palmer
Burns
Mercury 15 Degrees Below Normal Across Regions
The latest weather report shows 26 degrees at 6 PM with forecast to fall further to 13 by early morning. Humidity at 49 percent and unusual dryness mark the conditions as a large storm merges across Missouri Illinois and Nebraska, with colder air and a slow return to normal temperatures expected.
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J. G. Alter
0. S. Weather Bureau
Cheyenne
Missouri
Ilinois
Alter
Presbyterians Close Sessions in China
The Presbyterian meetings, the Synod and The Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society, closed last night. The Synod opened with addresses by Rev. W H Bradley and Prof. J B Crabbe of Ile on Presbyterian Brotherhood. The afternoon focused on business and future plans. Mrs J W Aldrich gave the principal address at the joint meeting, and a musical program was presented.
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Synod
Women's Home and
Foreign Missionary Society
W.H. Bradley
J. B. Crabbe
Ile
Presbyterian Brotherhood
J. W. Aldrich
Country Club Plans to Boost Cheyenne Membership
A Cheyenne Country Club meeting at the Industrial club reported 115 members attending. Dues remain 10 dollars initiation and 16 dollars annual until next April. The group discussed buying and moving the house next to Plains hotel to the grounds and expanding facilities including more trees, larger greens, and several tennis courts to attract non golfers.
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Cheyenne Country Club
Industrial Club
Plains Hotel
Cheyenne Realty Co
Frank R. Warton
William Kinkead
C. J. Ohnhous
Cheyenne
White Bravely Faces Murder Case From Georgia Ties
The report recounts White’s calm and nervy demeanor on trial day for the murder of Anderson Coffee after a dispute over a fifteen conte gambling debt. Prosecutors cite twenty eight fatal wounds inflicted in a bank car attack. White pleads self defense and delays arise from legal errors and appeals to the U S Supreme Court.
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White
Anderson Coffee
Coffee
Wade
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Georgia
Benefit Chicken Supper at Baptist Church Parlor
The Baptist ladies offer a six chicken supper in the church parlor for a benefit. The public is invited to attend and support the fundraiser.
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Fatima
Mining Congress
Grinnell
Saturday Evening Post
Shepherd & Klett
Rigdon
Wilson Club
ODL
THE
Carlord
Olment
Carey
Kreponts
CHIAN
Searchlight Club
Pire
Palmers
Wyoming Trust
U. & Weather Observer
China
Country Club
Switva
Diamond C
Kelley Mercantile Company
Taxpayer
Houx
United States Senate
Ieee
Bobustes
S. W. ST. Clair Union Barber Shop
Masseur
Logan's
J. Rosenblum
17Th Street
Wyo
D. B. Gillespie
Gleason Mercantile Company
North Mlatte
Nebr
A. R. Wittee, M. D
Dresnahen Elk
Cheyenne, Wyo
West Side Coal & Junk Yard
J. A. Kirkpatrick
Prompt
Carey Ave
Welch
Huff’s Furniture Store
Huff
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