27 Jun 1919
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1919
Page
1
Visitors flood Laramie for the second day of the big round-up with crowds swelling beyond yesterday. Denver boosters arrive by train and Pullman, parading through streets before noon as the frontier exposition at the fair grounds showcases talent and Bucking Contest finals set for tomorrow.
Basil June 27. A Hamburg dispatch says a truce has been declared between the government and Spartacan troops in Hamburg. Hostilities ceased after several hours of fighting. Sparticans had torn up rail tracks to hinder government reinforcements as Von Lottow was ordered to advance on Hamburg.
Disorder erupts as counter revolts spread from Budapest to Vienna. Fires and gunfire erupt as Soviet forces move to quell unrest, with reports of casualties at the Foreign Minister Bela Kun’s hotel and ongoing clashes along the Danube.
Alice Brady actress and James L Crane actor, wed May 20 at Crane home, remarried June 27 at Church of the Ascension on 107th Street with Mgr Edwin M Sweeny officiating. William A Brady advised and blessed from Paris by cable union. Also racing results from a wild west show including Cowboy relay and bucking horse contests with entries by McKechnie Hunziker and Hawes among others.
Washington June 27 The House Judiciary Committee reported one two section bill for enforcing wartime and constitutional prohibition. Wartime provisions appear more lenient than constitutional. likely to reach House before mid next week. An effort to report the wartime bill separately for quick passage failed. An amendment allows makers of non alcoholic beverages to reduce alcohol under 0.5 percent and permits more wine and beer. Basin June 24 Albert Fisher formerly Greybull constable bound over to district court on grand larceny as bailee for nine cases valued about 106 dollars. He was arrested on complaint of H Roberts alleging the loss from United States railroad administration while Fisher served as consu marshal and possessed the stolen property.
Washington plans to boast the largest art museum in America. The Freer building at the Smithsonian resumes and will finish in September with Oriental exhibits. Charles L Freer donates 6,200 pieces. Rep Hicks pushes a five million dollar act to fund a history and art museum in memory of Theodore Roosevelt. London notes 150 ships to be sold by the navy amid a property misappropriation case.
Denver's 150 strong delegation, arriving by special train, drew a raucous reception in Jtown. They toured business districts, visited Moose Hall, and met local merchants as the march through streets echoed with noise. The riders mingled with crowds, while some left to explore other venues, leaving a vivid memory of Denver booster spirit.
A garbled dispatch reports Germans facing rising food and drink costs as wholesale prices rise. It notes beer prices, mentions America, and describes travel from Laramie to Denver and Cheyenne as part of the broader disruption. The piece portrays adversity in German markets and anticipated hardship ahead.
Ten German delegates left Berlin last night and are due to reach Versailles at seven in the morning. All preparations have been completed for their arrival and the early hour ceremony.
Washington June 27 naval officials say any Germans still aboard German passenger ships pressed into U S service will receive walking papers at voyage’s end. All earlier flagged Germans on these ships have been released or repatriated. current safety concerns prompt removal of any remaining crewmembers.
A Toledo report states a referee has been named for the Willard versus Demspey boxing bout to be held at Power Plate Arena. Officials will assist if the contest requires a decision after the twelve round limit.
Washington June 8 The House voted 20 to 6 to limit the army size for the year. Chaban Khan of the Winney Army district said the committee recommendation would reduce the active force to about 160000 men, a major shift in military staffing.
Ukrainians push along the Wah front recapturing Deren and threatening Klett as Mirvalin announces new songs today. Holahevik and Ukenniine battles are noted with ongoing clashes and a series of approvals and declarations shaping the campaign.
Dispatch from Versailles notes German internal turmoil as Hamburg uprisings and rumors of the ex Crown Prince's escape threaten stability on the eve of the peace signing. Allies fear German factions may resist unconditional treaty acceptance, signaling potential counter revolutions.
A collision occurred near New York involving a Japanese steamer and the U S schooner Collie. Reports say both vessels were damaged with one ship possibly taking heavy damage. Navy wireless messages and later updates cite uncertain details about crew and extent of harm.
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