18 Jun 1909
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1909
Page
1
Hagenback Wallace Circus arrives with two trains and a crowd thronging the grounds near the stockyards. An enormous afternoon performance features trained wild beasts and acrobats, while a morning parade through town attracts families and visitors by train. Evening shows begin at eight with popular acts and full tents.
The Republican state convention at Harrisburg on June 17 nominated Arthur E. Stason for Auditor General Erle Stober for State Treasurer and Robert von Moschelker for Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. The platform praises tariff revision as true reform to protect American labor and industry and reflects Senator Penrose's influence in Pennsylvania politics. A San Francisco baby sale offers passage to Germany by a young widow seeking to reach her dying mother.
At the adjourned Carnegie Library alumni meeting the university association prepared for the twenty fifth anniversary of the first class. Mrs H D Coburt was authorized to appoint a committee and venues for events, aiming to include as many members as possible. Plays will be written and submitted to a committee before next commerce ment, with a title contest and a banquet planned.
The vaudeville act at Lyric's draws patrons with lively performance and positive praise. Mr Moore holds a fund to support the show, attracting attendees and sustaining the venue.
Wolf Bear of the Arapahoe tribe led a moving sermon at Leo Wolf Bear’s grave in Lander Wyoming. He blamed whisky for the death and urged tribal restraint, inspiring many to pledge abstinence. The event drew hundreds of Indians and whites, stressing remorse and cultural unity.
The school board meeting yesterday opened bids for the Noguts at the Hawt Bile school. Three bids were made: Laramie Plumbing Company $1,200, W H Inman $1,260, James Cordiner $1,160. The contract was awarded to Mr Cordiner. Architect B E Goodwin drew the plans and will supervise the work. A Laramie sheet last night and the Cordiner and Laramie Plumbing Company bids were deemed worthy. There was no excuse for misrepresentation, observed by the reporter present when bids were opened. it appeared to be aimed at reflecting on Mr Cordiner, whose brother Harry is a member of the board.
Ennett Lee, a noted North Park ranch man, trades his ranch for a large fruit farm in Delia County, Colorado. The deal involves Thomas Hoeber and UTE QUAMINRE MILA in a local exchange witnessed by Volun officials. The transaction, aimed at consolidating land use, references Me, Cane, and other regional names in a historic property shift.
The board of Strong Vopper Mining Company met in this city yesterday but could not finish the budget due to an unfinished report. Ten more assays are needed before a clear status can be determined. The meeting adjourned to reconvene once these additions are completed.
The Acme car driven by I D Brimson and Jefs Oakley reached Laramie at 9 15 am and left for the west at speed. It ran from Cheyenne faster than the prior cars, after a 6 30 am start, endured a damaged rear axle near Nuon Colorado, and required a Denver repair trip. The 6600 pound car, backed by Salzman Price Sheets and Hemstreet as reliefs, faced mud and rough roads yet showed better time than Ford or Shawmut entries while being hopeful to overhaul them.
A rambling tale from Laramie about families and individuals turning to theft or deception to fund a trip to the circus. Examples include pawning clothing and household items, selling groceries for cash, and similar schemes as a means to obtain money for the show.
A chaotic compilation reports on Joh. D. Haywood and Mrs Katherine Gould amid sensational allegations of alcoholism and scandal. Other items cover violent weather, fatal accidents, a historic kidnapping murder, and a railway wreck with multiple injuries. The round of court actions and public notices reflect a turbulent period with frequent arrests for liquor law violations and a high profile divorce case.
The city building committee has decided that Mr John Symone should submit plans and specifications at the next council meeting for repairing the frame building on Second Street. The wall being partly destroyed by fire was considered for demolition, but Symonds aims to restore it to remain within fire limit laws.
A garbled report describes a Cheyenne versus Laramie game with players named in confusion. Mention of teams traveling to Cheyenne for a No 6 matchup and unclear references to officials and locations.
A horse was stolen at Rock River in the early hours last night. The incident involved unclear witnesses and fragmented notes, with local authorities urged to investigate the unusual marks and trail at the scene.
Reports state Union Pacific will invest 4 to 5 million dollars in Colorado construction, extending the La Salle line to Fort Collins and connecting with Wyoming main line. Fort Collins terminal lands bought, repair shops and freight houses planned, plus a new route to shorten travel from La Salle. Brakemen in Laramie oppose false accusations of dishonesty in a local paper.
Three new Frankling arrive in Laramie amid unusual garble and fictional names. The fragmentary text reads like a local item noting arrivals with varied invented identifiers and a playful tone. No clear dates or organizations are established.
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