Sullivan Clever Boy in Denver Boxing Showdown
A glove contest promoted by manager Kuster heats up the Denver scene as local boxing fans crowd to see young Joe Sullivan battle Charlie Sul in a fast paced featherweight bout. Sullivan has trained a year and posted a winning record, while rival Jimmy Garvey reignites crowd-pleasing exchanges. Training sessions and prefight routines run through the day with spectators urged to arrive early for standing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuster
Charlie Sul
Niven
Jimmy Kuster
Denver
Loramie
Sullivan Des Més
Bet
Sullivan
Jimmy Garvey
Dale Creek Comes to Life in Railway Improvements
Dale Creek Wyoming reports heavy Union Pacific work to support army maneuvers. Track crews lay ties and rails for freight handling. A long unloading platform rises and three telegraph operators are on duty. The town gains a money order post office status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Creek
Wyo
Union Pacific
Unt
Railred
Alec
postoMee
Cheyenne men take over contract duties fly freight supplies
W. Riner and Perry Williams of Cheyenne arrived to settle the contract as freight supplies move from the railroad to headquarters. They assumed the round of duties and prepared to fill their job under the maneuver reserve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Riner
Perry Wiliams
Cheyenne
Troops Mobilize Around Crow Creek for Maneuvers
The Eleventh Infantry from Fort Russell will move to Crow Creek reserve for upcoming maneuvers. Two companies head to Camp Pole Mountain to set up logistics, one detaches at Crow Creek to manage supplies, led by Lieut Delaplave. Cap Jones commands a company at Fort Russell for augmentation duties through August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crow Creek
Fort Russell
Pole Mountain
Pale Creek
Delaplave
Cap Jones
the Pot
Barber Shops to Close Tonight at Ten O Clock
A notice states barber shops will close by ten o clock tonight with all services ending at that time. The message also notes certain shops such as Hematoder and others will remain open until the same hour for the day’s end.
Big Festivities Open Tomorrow In Laramie
City prepares for a holiday weekend with baseball games on the diamond beside the park, a downtown street race, and two nights of carnival entertainment. The Laramie light and power company wires streets for illumination as crowds gear up for Fourth of July revelry.
Contests Move to Opera House in Laramie
Promoter Charles Kuster shifts tomorrow evening exhibitions from fair grounds to the opera house after clerks and workers protests. Tickets go on sale tonight at the Laramie Drug Store for what promises a large turnout and strong interest in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laramie
Charles Kuster
Kuster
Opera House
Ponting Buys Interest in Johnson Garage
George Ponting, recently back from New York City, has purchased a one half interest in the Laramie Garage Company and will be paid in the garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponting
Johnson Garage
George Ponting
New York City
College of Automotilla
Laramie
Boomerang Sends Patchell to Denver Democratic Convention
The Boomerang reports Charles J. Patchell will represent Unaconner at the Democratic convention in Denver. He will cover the event thoroughly by bulletin and provide readers with the latest news from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ias
Charles J. Patchell
Vention
Denver
Patchell
Ths
Twenty First Infantry To Maneuvers Pass Through City
The Twenty First Infantry from Fort Logan will march through on July 18 toward Crow Creek for regular army and national guard maneuvers. Local merchants have notice from Fort Logan quartermaster to expect supply deliveries for the troops. The regiment will likely camp in the city for a night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Logan
Crow Creek
Regular Army
Fort Collis
Quartermaster's Department
Fort Logan
Wigton Resigns as Pacific Express Agent for Centennial Move
Ben Wigton, Pacific Express agent, resigns to join the LH P and P at Centennial as agent after Tim Ulen steps down. Wigton will relocate to Centennial next week, while J W Timmons and Charles Winsted move into UP roles with the Plains Line. The LH P and P contracts for brush clearing near Lake Owen accelerate North Park extension work as two Greek track workers are injured in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wigton
Pacific Express Company
Centennial
Tim Ulen
Wigton
Mr. Wigton
Union Pacific
J. W. Timmons
U.P
Plains
Charles Winsted
U. BP
Low & P
North Park
Lake Owen
Laramie Delgates Plan Auto Trip to Denver Convention
Laramie residents will travel by autos to the Democratic convention in Denver. Delegates include W. T. Holliday and wife D N Stickney and husband, and Charles Patchell. The start is set for Mary Sunday morning with arrival in Denver that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Laramie
D. N. Stickney
Charles Patchell
Mary Sunday Moreng
Dry Goods Stores to Close at Noon Saturday
City dry goods merchants agree to close their stores at noon Saturday in Millelli and stay closed for the rest of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millelli
Big Fourth of July Parade to Feature 25 Floats and Autos
The Industrial parade on the morning of the 4th is expected to include at least twenty five floats. Merchants will advertise their businesses with floats displaying foods and products from various industries. Local firms such as W. H. Holliday Co Chan Yeager Derby Walton Kingsford Three Rules Gem City grocery Laramie grocery Laramie brewery Coach market and Gravham market are named. Automobiles will be plentiful with about fifty cars expected and private car owners to compete for prizes. Lodges Bike and Rogles will also participate in large numbers. The parade promises a lively, novel display with strong local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany County
Inter-Mountain Fair
WMP
Yaria
Me City
W. H. Holliday Co
Chan, Yeager
Derby Waloon
Kingsford
Three Rules
Gem City Grocery
Laramie
L. Miny Citivens
Rhs
Wilbo
Utah Delegation Set for Denver Convention Trip
The Utah group heads for the Denver convention, about 200 supporters in tow, traveling by special train via Laramie. Delegates seek convention seats and navy as prizes, with the journey coordinated by the D. and R. G. and coast-state carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Denver
Laramiy
Navy
Laramie
Temilar Traina
Indians Dance at Shoshore Sun Festival in Wyoming
Lander Wyoming July 2 The Shoshore Sun dance is in full progress near the agency. A hundred or more men went to Little Wind river canyon to gather poles for the stockade while others returned for the opening ceremony. The event draws many locals and visitors as the dance continues through sundown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lander
Wyo
Agency
Little Wind River Canyon
Pander
School Board Meets in Monthly Session
Readable text shows the district school board of Diairiet No.1 meeting this afternoon in Otto Gramm offices. Routine business to be transacted and regular monthly agenda items to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rueteen
Diairiet No.1
Otto Gramm
Three Sentenced to Penitentiary in Wyoming Case
Mudge C. Carpenter opened court in Casper on July 2 and sentenced three prisoners to the penitentiary. John Kustos pleaded guilty to felonious assault in the Cadoma stabbing of Red O Neil and received seven years. Joan Wolf admitted grand larceny for stealing a saddle and got three years. Richard Callahan pleaded guilty to uttering a $40 check and received four months. Judge ER. N. Matron of Cheyenne was to preside but remained in Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ER. N. Matron
Cheyenne
Jdge Carpenter
Arive
Douglas
Harvesting Machinery Stocked for the 1908 Season
W H Holl oy Co showcases a large stock of harvesting implements for 1908 including McCormick mowers binders and rakes Milwaukee chain mowers McCormick tackions and awenps and various grinding stones. The firm also carries machines harness wagons buggy gear and a wide range of groceries hardware and other goods at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Holl Oy Co
McCormick
Milwaukee
McCormickx
Old Bear Near Centennll Wyoming Prospectors Spot Hoard
Two prospectors from Centennll, Wyoming, M. F. Ridao and B. B. Steadman, while prospecting, were startled to discover a busy hoard along their route. They halted for inspection, then reported the find in town as Brexdman set a sprinting record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Steadman
Maeyeld
Brexdman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boy
Garvey
Joe
Ivan
Neott
Gearn
Apflcnaire
Builivan
Maneu
Menta
Quist
THE
Derby Saloon
Joy
Henna
Tv Park
No 6
Rootera
Weadove
Hannans
Etreeta
Lacrmie
Kelim
Laramie Drug Store
Terest
Twenty-First Infantry
P&p
Pacific Express
CEN
Railroad Notes
Kurtes
OLD Bear
Wyoming Prospectors
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!