28 Jun 1906
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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
1
An article discusses dry farming prospects with guidance from Prof. W. Campbell on rainfall, soil aeration, and tillage. It warns of excessive harrowing and emphasizes proper seedbed preparation, timely seeding, and water conservation to prevent crop failures across Colorado and neighboring states.
Miss Irene Jane Flemming of Uhinelty married Sidney Irwin Breese of Great Bend Kansas in a lavish Roman Catholic ceremony at the Flemming residence in Laramie. Rev Hugh Cummiskey officiated as florals and decor created a fairy mint setting. The bride wore Paris lawn and a rose point lace gown. bridesmaids included Clara Ore and Louvi Haphin with a reception and gifts following. The couple will reside in Great Bend Kansas.
A Vine crew labors on University avenue renewing bracing for the electric light plant. Workers replace weakened supports and tighten lines to restore steady service.
Miss Edna Gobelmann wed Mr. Charles Clarence Leightner last evening at her mother’s home in a ceremony conducted by Rev. A Walton of the German Evangelical church. The bride wore white silk and carried a bouquet. Miss Lettie Whisenand was bridesmaid and Len Jotnean served as best man. A light supper followed for a small group of intimate friends and relatives. The couple left for extended visit in Colorado and may settle in Colorado Springs or Manitou.
The spike room receives a new floo grinder and foreman Mr Kline praises it. The tie dumper overhauled at the shot is completed and set near the rolling mill. Engine 1901 used for pen flues and general overhauls. boiler burst incident noted in Colorado division. All engineers conductors and brakemen must pass the rule and regulations and brakes examination.
This morning at the home of Mr and Mrs William McClary on Sixth and Garfield Streets Miss Ethel Ponting married Mr Guy Ellis in a simple service at 10 o clock officiated by Dean Bode. The bride wore a white silk dress and bouquet of roses. The couple left by the noon train for Beatrice Nebraska to visit groom's relatives. The bride, a Laramie native, is well regarded. the groom is a longtime barber in the area.
The piece critiques city officials who dismiss public scrutiny and keep office decisions private, labeling new members as the Show Me club. It signals public sympathy for those demanding accountability and warns against officials resisting representative inquiry.
Mattox, claiming to be an escaped Kansas penitentiary convict, surrendered at Basin Wyoming on June 28 and was sent to Billings to be returned to Kansas authorities. He says he is tired of eluding detectives tracking him.
Regular meeting at the Carnegie Library will discuss Vacations with speakers Prot Brown Buckney and Spalding and BN Rogers introducing a current topic. Officers for the next six months will be elected.
Veterans acknowledged as the National Wool Growers headquarters announce the Hepburn bill passage and proposed limits on confinement hours for stock at ten may be extended to eight hours. Cheyenne Leader notes the wool growers' committee work before the Senate committee in Washington.
Weeteetse Wyoming June 27 Hon W Dean Hays a leading banker and stockman of the town has stated his willingness to accept the Democratic nomination for governor of Wyoming. He appears as a prominent figure in local politics and aligns with party leadership in the state.
J. J. Gwinn of Denver announces the Cooperative Live Stock Commission Company organized by Western cattlemen to challenge the commission trust. He plans to solicit Wyoming cattlemen and tour Utah Idaho Nevada Oregon Washington Montana before returning to Denver. Over $20,000 has already been pledged by stockmen from Wyoming Colorado Nebraska Iowa Missouri Illinois. The first commission house will open in Kansas City within twenty days, soon followed by Chicago South Omaha South St Joseph St Louis Fort Worth and Denver offices.
In New Haven on June 28 1919 reports say Secretary William Howard Taft is selected as a Yale corporation member to replace Senator Chauncey M Depew whose term expired. Yale authorities regret Depews Equitable Life Life Insurance connection but take no removal steps as his term ends soon.
Denver based company announces rights of way from Denver to Elk Mountain Wyoming and plans to build toward Fort Collins and coal lands. It outlines a network from Denver through Colorado and Wyoming toward Idaho with goals to connect to Oregon Short Line and challenge Colorado & Southern for northern state traffic. Company executives emphasize productive Wyoming routes and potential depots in Enion and nearby lines.
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