13 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1905
Page
1
In Laramie the enduring expansion of new structures becomes a familiar backdrop, prompting reflection on the significance of architectural progress and its influence on daily life. The piece observes how constant development shapes community identity and urban rhythm.
The article notes rapid growth in Laramie over the past three years with substantial new residences and business blocks. It highlights major projects like the Miller Black and Van Horn Miller buildings, the Laramie Grocery company structures, Carnegie Library, and several new blocks. It argues home ownership at fifteen dollars monthly is more economical than rents at twenty, calling builders the town’s backbone and praising ongoing church and temple construction. A subscriber signs off.
A $60,000 Warburton necklace was found on Walnut Street by Bernard Cabill, a year old boy, after it was dropped near Juniper Street. He kept the pearls, refused an offer of 60 dollars, and later took them to Pinkerton Jeweller for appraisal. He learned the piece was worth about 200 dollars and checked newspapers for a lost-ad notice.
A New York June report outlines a plan to move motive power from steam to white iron lines as a Wall Street led initiative. The proposed company would introduce a new system, with Morgan and Co. linked to the venture and direct influence on the Hallway Wigotrle power project.
In Cheyenne Wyoming a Saturday arrest tied James Hughes and Atlas Karl Anderson to a theft at the Cumberland hotel in San Francisco. A ring valued at 200 dollars and a brooch valued at 10 were taken. jewels were returned to Salt Lake Branch and the boy was released. The Denver linked suspect denied involvement and investigators noted misstatements about a Denver event.
Minty Margaret Lathrop of Clearmont files suit against Dean Ald Thompson, a fanatical neighbor, alleging damages from religious intimidation at a local observance. The incident disrupted attendance at a neighborhood worship event and prompted action by the elderly ranchwoman and her supporters.
Edwin Morton and Knight, both professors at the University, are to marry this summer. Henry Granger Kilnet of chemistry will wed Nellie Dryden of Wichita on June 28 in Wichita Kansas and then move to Laramie. George Edwin Morton of animal industry will wed Maude Hyelop of Chester Minnesota on July 8 and reside at the Wardens cottage at the Experiment Farm in Laramie.
The Floto circus train arrives before noon with tents rising and a dawn parade to downtown, as youngsters hurry to the depot for the first glimpse. A full time schedule follows including free open air shows at 11, main entrance at 1, grand India illusion at 2, and evening pageant and ballet events through 7.
Prof Stockwell, head of the University of Wyoming Normal School and professor of education, resigns to take the Cheyenne public school superintendent post. After two years of steady work he will leave Laramie to begin in July, plans to sell property here and move with Mrs Stockwell.
Reports from the Joelton Hole country describe a violent clash between ranchers and rustlers near Inok Yon’s Hole. About ninety head of cattle were driven toward a railroad point when a posse pursued, resulting in the deaths of two rustlers and an settler, with multiple injuries and horses stolen or recovered. Names of the slain rustlers Robins and Lewis are given. rancher Hot learnt is mentioned.
Obtrigh set records at a local Harada track meet with standout performances by athletes Harada and Tobie np Heron park, focusing on discipline near Wohl neat and Wohl track gates. The event featured notable participants including Alene Thi tember patrioh and Plemont Aliya, with a dominant showing across multiple mile distances and sprint legs.
Report describes extensive blasting needed to excavate rock for a new reservoir. Contractors say larger rock deposits than expected will slow work and require additional blasting and careful planning to clear the site. Local officials emphasize ensuring water supply during construction.
At a Uhr University trustees meeting bids for laying linoleum in the library were opened and the contract awarded to W. H. Frazee.
Washington announces Japan and Russia will name plenipotentiaries to explore peace plans. Russia may push for a Paris meeting while Japan favors London. Roosevelt cables congratulations as diplomats seek to end the war.
Laramie Lodge No. 582 B P O Elks, organized June 22, 1900, has an active 270-member roster. In five years, several initiations and a mortgage payoff highlight progress as the lodge prepares a May celebration and notes a $15,000 loan from Charles Hardin.
A Bartlett Richards message from Omaha reports that the trial of the English fencing government land case has been continued to the fall term. Richards, brother of Wyoming’s late Governor DeForest Richards, is a Nebraska landowner and stockman. the Krause brothers’ recent conviction for fencing is noted as notable. In Tangler June 12, a Moorish raid near Vice Consul Madden’s residence results in Madden’s death and his wife’s injury, prompting protests from Austrian and British authorities to the sultan’s foreign minister.
In the northwest a jury composed entirely of women acquitted Mrs Fannie Vancorren after a trial for assault and battery on Mrs Sarah Flint. By agreement the case was submitted to twelve of the defendants peers amid visible amusement during empaneling and reluctance by many jurors to reveal ages.
Baratoen Wyodine recovered the body of Louie Lindquist a Swedish logger who drowned while employed by One Carben Timber. He was found at the foot of a dam after a Tra events incident.
At the University assembly this morning medals were awarded across contests. In Girls Gymnastic, Nancy Past won a gold medal and H. M. Abbott a silver. In Drill and Manual of Arms, John Jones earned a gold and Myriam Cortheil a gold for excellence. Morris Cortheil and Captain Yates took silver in Saber drill. The captain praised students and urged continued support for athletes and drill, marking it his final address to the student body.
A wedding notice for Byron New York native to Mit Hone De Tambla prompts confusion in local reporting. Authorities, Chicago connections, and a ceremony planned around a seaside event spark questions about the groom and guest list amid murky details.
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