16 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
1
University announces commencement exercises with many entertainments next week. Captain Yates to host several honor parties. Henry Rice returns from Wey Point. George Poryant to Chicago and Lake Geneva with Morrie Cortell. other students and faculty travel for commencements and reunions.
A Linotype or two reduction gale appears in the issue as Lara ile Dry Goods Co. advertises the Bis fareduction Millinery sale. Items mention Mrs M B Ingersoll overland trip with her horse and phase and Mrs Crone planning a Saturday return to Jock River. The Rev Jester to conduct Baptist services and Epworth League picnic at Crow Creek with about 35 people. Invitations received for the marriage of Miss Helen Frequian ty Porter to Mr Robert Mitreals Porter at 618 Catleys Avenue Rockford Illinois on a Wednesday evening. Hubert Gardiner is in town from the ranch.
President Roosevelt forms a private commission of James R. Garfield Gifford Pinchot and Frank H Hitchcock to investigate how the government conducts its affairs. The inquiry will cover hiring salaries purchasing supplies and operations in public offices. It may extend to the competency of officials and systemic faults.
Washington June 16 reports say armistice is certain and Japan Russia peace talks set, with Washington chosen as the conference site after initial proposal of The Hague. Pressure grows for Japan to name a cash indemnity low enough to ease terms, Roosevelt urging moderation to aid negotiations.
The University begins its commencement week with the School of Music recital in the University Auditorium at 8 p m. The senior class, aided by the University Orchestra, University Girls Glee Club, Choral Union, and Wyoming State Glee Club, will perform instrumental and piano works including rhhyopeodes of Liszt. A reception follows at St Matthews Hall hosted by Mrs Mary Slavens Clark.
Mrs Libble M Lovejoy died in Elgin Illinois after years of illness. Her husband G W Lovejoy left for Elgin last night. She was an invalid for years and leaves no children. A niece of N J K Boswell, she was well known in Laramie where sympathy is expressed.
Peter Fay, a contractor in Munele Indiana, sues Taine Gray alleging nonpayment for services in election day work for Gray. The complaint is presented in rhyme, claiming consultation with lawyers and assertion that Gray’s campaign beat his claims, with Poetry noted as not sweet though truthful, as the case proceeds.
Melvin Johnson of the Tinh school completed his Eighth grade examinations with strong results yesterday. He was awarded his diploma amid a ceremony recognizing the year’s top performers.
Governor Bell recalls a boyhood baseball game to illustrate unfair officiating. He tells of a mighty blacksmith umpire from the neighboring town who ruled with bias, recounting an inning where a fly ball was ruled out amid disputed play. The tale frames authority and fairness in a rustic, humorous anecdote.
The Maennerchor society announces a benefit dance to be held at Gipholt foyer. Popular musicians will perform to attract attendees and raise funds for a local cause. The event aims to draw a large crowd from the Ely area, with proceeds supporting the society’s outreach.
Fourteen year old Willie Ziegler, heir to a fortune, reveals in an interview his vow to seek the North Pole and, upon reaching majority, to honor his foster father by placing his name on the world map. He says he will become one of the richest men and use his wealth for good while pursuing exploration or leadership ambitions.
A notice posted at the railroad office states that Wed Mayle has been appointed watch inspector for the company at Tawlin, replacing G. Le Adunis who resigned. The item hints at broader market disturbances and possible advantages tied to arrangements described in the text.
The royal doctor orders an estate funeral for Premier Detyannis after assassination. Public buildings across the county are decorated in mourning emblems and theaters close. The national flax of condolences pours in from abroad as the public evidence recalls the Carno death in 1804.
Reports from Pueblo and assay ers indicate a very rich gold ore strike in the Stonewall valley near Trinidad. Secrecy persists as prospector interests and smelter men seek the precise location after discoveries this past week suggesting extraordinary values.
Cheyenne Wyoming June 15 Mrs Re S Van Tassel leaves for Ogden Utah to visit her father Alexander Swan famed Western pioneer Swan founded South Omaha cattle industry first planned and built the city’s dynamo electric lighting system in Cheyenne Stockton era financier who built and lost fortune in cattle boom and bust during the early days of the industry.
A lengthy hotel arrivals section lists numerous guests and their origins including Detroit, Denver, Portland, Omaha, Louisville, St Paul, and Cheyenne. Names such as Mandel, Krayaamouwnay, North rup, Carter, Carpenter, Wisen, Ryeritt, Basser, Wille, Gard, Liebman, and Mags Haw are among attendees. The clipping reflects a busy accommodations page with many travelers and their home cities.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bond request in Wyoming with unclear names and dates. The readable parts suggest a legal or financial filing, mentioning bond, approval, and an official or clerk, but specifics are obscured by garbled wording. The record lacks clear entities or events to confirm a precise outcome or parties involved.
Bids were opened in Denver for the Pathfinder dam on the North Platte near Casper Wyoming. Contractors presenting bids include Kilpatrick Brothers Contracting company at 589 500 and Geddis and Seerie Stone company at 584,000. Project aims to create a large reservoir, with water control during construction a noted challenge. The Interior Department will set the final award within about two weeks.
In Sofa Springs Idaho Megarvel of Buffalo drives Old Steady in the Oldsmobile Portland race reaching town after a mountain fever related delay for his companion Stanchfield. They planned an all day schedule to beat the feat held by Old Scout with a two hour ten minute mountain crossing between Montpelier and here. Husa and Wigle were noted yesterday at Bolse.
The West Side church calls for volunteers to help with the fruit and clothing drive and congregational work. A meeting will be held Sunday at 8 o clock after the morning service to prepare study materials and discuss outreach. All interested parishioners are urged to attend.
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