23 Jun 1905
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1905
Page
1
The University of Wyoming held its fifteenth annual commencement last night in the auditorium with twenty graduates recognized for completing their programs.
Twenty graduates received diplomas and four certificates at the University ceremony last night. Otto Gramm urged hard work and warned against seeking ease, while the University Orchestra offered performances, and the stage was decorated with cadet battalion imagery.
A flawed OCR tribute to Edmund Burke praising his statesmanship and influence on English politics. It recalls his steadfast principles, the Whig lineage, the era of reform, the American and French Revolutions, and contrasts his advocacy for representation with taxation without consent.
The article extols Edmund Burke rising from poverty to prominence in literature and politics. It highlights his disdain for patronage, dedication to truth, opposition to colonial coercion, and belief in binding England and America through shared bonds. It notes his role in reform and impeachment efforts, concluding with Burke as a model of upholding right against wrong.
Fragmentary OCR shows references to Knights of the West and allied forces, with mentions of injury and defense. Names such as Cydlinger, Haw, and Maxedtin appear amid unclear notes. The text hints at a historic conflict, healing figures, and pursuit of independence with several scattered proper nouns.
Reports from Nebraska Wyoming and nearby states describe dry farming as a proven concept that eschews irrigation. Projects in Cheyenne Upton and North Platte involve rail firms and local businessmen funding trials to grow wheat corn alfalfa and sugar beets on semi arid land with five acre pledges. Proponents claim moisture retention and alternating year rest will yield large crops even without irrigation.
Professor Henry Mead of the University and Misa Mare prepare a four week trip to visit their old home in Seiters tad Miss Mare has lived in America for a year but plans a European tour. The professor travels to Vinl to see a brother in St Gallen Canton and another in Phurgait Canton. In Geneva he expects to meet Harald Merrian and spend the summer in Switzerland.
In summer 1906, the United States Geological Survey crews will operate in 44 states and five territories. A reconnaissance of the oil and coal fields in southwestern Wyoming will be led by A Venteh and A R Schulte under M R Campbell. Arnold Hague will finish his Yellowstone monograph while Ow Weed concludes hot springs studies. Underground water investigations will be led by C A Fisher, mineral statistics by BE Porter, and J M Bannon oversees topographic work in the Younts Peak quadrangle and triangulation across Yellowstone Forest Reserve. M C Hinderlider and A J Parshall will measure Wyoming streams.
Boise June 23 The Colorado Wyoming and Idaho railroad filed articles of incorporation with 10 million dollars capital to build a line from Denver to Laramie via Wyoming to St Anthony and Boise Idaho Trustees include W R West Ora Haley Joseph Un erwood Frank H Stuart Augustus Ruffner and J S Christian among others.
Meeteetse Wyoming June 21 President Roosevelts collection gains a giant silver tip bear pelt killed by Henry Lyons on Urey Bull river thirty miles southwest of Meeteetse The hide measures nine feet eleven and a half inches long eight feet seven inches wide foot bottom eleven and a quarter inches Lyons received 200 from Louis G Phelps for the massive skin to be mounted and sent to the president
A long roster of guests and staff checking into various hotels and lodgings including the Johnson William Fisher in Rock River, Easter House in Loveland, Union Pacific in Rawlins, and multiple travelers from Denver, St. Louis, Cheyenne, Grand Island, Ogden, and Denver suburbs. The list names individuals and couples such as D R Serves, H J Panadan, W B Emmons, Tom Alsop, Effie Lund, and Mrs Olive Thabro among many others, reflecting a broad cross section of guests and origins.
A report from Custer Post No 16 covers a meeting where plans for a plotline about the Custer massacre were discussed, with mentions of Horn and the Poutje. Albert Rosin presented items at today’s session, while the hall undergoes no thorough overhaul.
The university board adjourned at 6:40 PM after approving next year’s appropriations. No successor was named to Prof. S. Brackwell, former chair of Education and head of the morning school. Executive committee to handle the vacancy. Capt. John W. Hayes was canceled to succeed Capt. Wild Yates. Prof. Trumbull granted two months leave for private business. W. H. Reed to supervise fossil quarry work at Freeze Out Hills. Officers retained: Otto Gramm president, Timothy F. Burke vice president, Arthur va. Jones treasurer, Dr Grace Hebard secretary.
The Pratt Leiter estate dispute in the district court is expected to set a Wyoming record for length with a full week of argument. J. H. Pratt’s counsel, Hon. T. F. Burke, opened yesterday and may conclude by tomorrow noon, followed by Judge Lacey, Judge Clark, and Chicago attorney Pratt for Leiter interests. Closing by Henry Magee and Judge Corn, with trial of three election contest cases postponed until Leiter proceedings end.
The Creaseman case prompts dispute over who should pay costs after a guilty verdict. Justice Grant stated he was prejudiced and asked the jury to decide the case, recommending the costs be taxed and the fine remitted. The key question is who bears the costs in the outcome.
University students departed for home last night including Willie W Thompson Rock Springs Victor Fa olnells Diamondville Midst Rathore Cheney Lander Robert Guild Port Krkiger Mink Hawai Cine River and Prof HG Kaleht who will travel to Kansas for Me Yoih A Himber at ALUMOnt AC. Drain was well milled with rice and applied freshly.
The institute ended with a violin duet by Thyra Thirkeldsen and Chas Hegewald, Emma Hegewald at the piano, and a lecture by Prof Stockwell on applying geography facts. Dewn Bode presented ancient music forms with piano solos, while teachers discussed methods. Mrs Knight thanks musicians clergy instructors and helpers for a successful year.
Cattle owned by Mr Crout renting the Nash ranch south of the city are being investigated for poisoning. Veterinary surgeon Whitehouse and Mr Leslie Gooding conduct tests to determine if a fungus on plantain on the ranch causes the illness. No deaths yet, but symptoms are violent and unlike known poisons.
Miss Leslie Swigart. reports comprehensive notes on the Teachers Institute this year following her service last year. Her readable and well written notes have been unwisely appreciated by readers.
The finance subcommittee of the Fourth of July entertainment committee collects promised donations today. Chair Hurt says people are coming up smiling with their money.
Johnny K, owner Charles Kuster of this city, was injured when his horse Johnny Ke suffered an arterial wound during a Turtle heat warmup. The incident occurred Saturday as the horse turned a corner, the driver and horse reportedly bled heavily, prompting concern for the rider’s safety and the horse's condition.
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