Laramie to Celebrate Fourth of July
Local leaders in Laramie approved plans for Independence Day celebrations at a recent meeting. The executive committee has begun organizing events and activities for the holiday.
03 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1905
Page
1
Local leaders in Laramie approved plans for Independence Day celebrations at a recent meeting. The executive committee has begun organizing events and activities for the holiday.
A promising programme is being arranged with committees to be formed later as merchants generally favor the plan. The article notes strong merchant support and outlines anticipation of further appointments to coordinate events and activities.
A city meeting led by acting Mayor Spleer discussed coordinating a July Fourth celebration in Lar tle. Rev Hurt chaired temporarily with Charles L. Patchell as secretary. An Executive Committee selected Prod A Miller Frank J Terry Beba Han Otto Gramm N FB Spleen to form subcommittees and organize events at Albany County Fair grounds with local attractions, parades, races, music, and a baseball game.
Reports from Saint Petersburg recount turmoil among the Tsarist fleet as mutinies and treachery alleged among Hieslan ships surface amid the Orel and other battleship debates. Dispatches claim officers were killed or wounded while debated surrender and strategic failures near Port Arthur with conflicting details.
Fragmentary OCR describes a maritime escape and airport interference struggle aboard an oil vessel. Reports mention desperate bravery by the crew during the day leading to surrender, with hull damage and scattered phrases about the vessel and witnesses.
Superintendent Whitney of Leatville Coli hosts Government Rift Hatchery official Le Thompson arriving May. Thompson surveys facilities and praises Cheyenne team, noting 100000 fingerlings slated for release and upgrades at the hatchery. Campbell and Thorne accompany, with tours to Crow Creek and Dale Creek ponds, revealing production at the state facility.
A fragmentary OCR note mentions hogs destined for the coast and odd references to feed, wine, and destinations. It names Neh and Destatte among unclear terms and hints at a work scene or event with indeterminate local ties.
James Fenwick, in Tonopah, Nev., writes of mining fortunes and early ore discoveries near the district, noting shale with high gold content and citing Nixon’s aid in Tonopah ventures. He predicts substantial returns and urges sampling and exploration in Wyoming.
Harry D. Blydenburgh, president of the Jack Creek Cattle Company, was injured in a rural accident near the Lambing Camp at Fowler Rallies. A sheep crook slipped, striking him above the right eye and narrowly missing serious injury. He was rushed to the ranch for medical aid around 6 o clock in the morning.
Miss Hollister national organizer for the Women's Christian Temperance Union delivered today from the east. She will speak tomorrow morning at the Methodist church, at the University in the afternoon, and at the Presbyterian church union meeting in the evening.
Nearly one hundred ten workers are employed by Utah Construction Company on the railroad grade between Lary mie and Red Buttes. The Wyjon Pacific line will be widened and straightened over its entire length at considerable cost, with Sherman gravel to be laid. Five railroad civil engineers stay at the Wyjon Pacifle hotel, with three directing the improvements and two at city springs. The company plans to deploy a crew to the reservoir site on Monday.
Miss Hollister of Boston, a national organizer and lecturer, will speak at the University vesper services tomorrow afternoon. A special musical program is planned, with Miss Perend of the University to conduct the meeting.
A list of individuals from multiple cities and states including Omaha Cheyenne Denver and Madison appears as a passenger or guest roster. The names span hotels and parlor scenes with scattered initials and abbreviations, reflecting a social or travel note typical of an area newspaper.
Workers start redecorating all offices and station buildings under the project. Caton Poelfie painters are scheduled to complete interior and exterior work, with crews operating to finish the job within planned time, amid coordinated efforts by local authorities.
The weekly social scene features numerous informal gatherings, club meetings, dances, and receptions. Mrs. Frank Spafford hosts the Woman's Club refreshment committee, the Whist Club meets with Mrs. John Symons, and a farewell for Mr. and Mrs. Bainter is hosted by Christian Endeavor. Multiple church and civic groups plan events, including the Young Ladies Sodality supper and dance, Masonie and Junior League activities, and forthcoming weddings and public notices.
The committee reports a gratifying net from two carnival nights. Receipts totaled 979.99 with 146.90 in expenses, leaving a net of 883.05 for the library, due to the efforts of Mesdames Downey and Fitch and the cooperation of many groups.
Mrs Nelle Wilson superintendent of the primary department in the Myth eluireh hosted a program this afternoon with attendees and elated notes. The event included entertainments by the Mbetea Wiel find EL eli and a notice regarding a tide receipt for an election at the Gov Batht Hee ab mou, with a call to yore readers to cornedion fay the Powtafflee.
Dr H L Stevens returns from a month long visit in Los Angeles with his daughter Mrs George M Williams. He attended hospitals and clinics and notes the city grew from 100000 to 200000 inhabitants during his stay. He saw Lucenite friends including Mr and Mrs Frank Walter and Mr and Mrs Fred George. Walters, who had an injured eye, is much better.
A car trunk contained bundles of papers later identified as bonds and securities valued at 800.90. The Witndagin Bank owners reported the paper theft and $2500 missing in what police labeled a May robbery. Local authorities pursue suspects and recover the mislaid documents as evidence.
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