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Newspaper
Laramie County Times
Location
Wheatland, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1905
Page
2
OCR fragment mentions Wheatland Publishing Company and names A Watrous Paraidon't and Maiden with unclear context. This appears to be a damaged notice or masthead fragment from a local publication.
A local forecast claims no storms for eighty days. The piece cites a New York paper doubting dynamite dangers and notes Stewart & Co. bank report as an index to property, while a Northern Wyoming editor warns against mule kicks. Missouri papers urged full Fourth of July celebration support.
The proposal for municipal ownership of waterworks and utilities gains support from Denver newspapers that oppose corporate ownership and advocate public control. The movement aligns with editors who reject corporate influence in city services.
Los Angeles voters defeated the anti license proposition last week as the city opted to keep current rules and avoid tighter restrictions. The decision reflected a preference for maintaining the status quo over new licensing measures.
Elbert Hubbard the Roycrofter plans a December visit through Lewis state en route to a fair. Local towns expect him to give addresses to audiences who enjoyed his prior talks.
In Yazoo and Mississippi Valley railroad v Alexander Grant the Mississippi Supreme Court holds that an agreement on the back of an employee ticket or free pass cannot bar a rider from suing for damages if injuries occur in an accident.
If Wheatland becomes a city, county taxes from certain sources would flow to the city treasury. The tax increase would not match the benefits expected. The move argues for incorporation as a bold step toward municipal improvement.
The piece recalls a wartime fear of a phantom fleet threatening Japan’s coast and cites a Bar Harbor panic, while noting national wage agitation for teachers and mention of congressional debate over district appropriation and education funding.
The article argues Russia must rapidly rebuild its navy, noting it takes years to complete a modern battleship and orders will be placed widely. It cites Delaware shipbuilding, Cramps facilities, New York Shipbuilding, Union Iron at San Francisco, and other yards as capable, highlighting strong economic benefits from steel demand and postwar trade in the Orient.
Northern division merchants farmers and others howl over unpredictable freight times. Bills of goods orders take four to five days to move from Cheyenne causing missed routes and delays. Critics say the Cheyenne backed plan benefits no one and urge sticking to or slightly extending the old schedule with mixed trains at passenger rates.
In St Petersburg the council of ministers sent instructions to Russian ambassadors in Washington and Paris to seek Japan's peace terms. President Roosevelt seeks to broker a settlement in the Russo Japanese war. Emperor Nicholas may respond favorably after talks with Foreign Minister Lamdorff and leaders in Taarskoe Selo.
A well known scientific writer returning from Colombia says Colombia plans to avenge Panamas loss by building a canal of its own. He notes abundant European capital has been offered and a route chosen. President Reyes has rejected foreign aid to keep the project funded by Colombian money as a lasting symbol of national enterprise.
The Fourth of July program includes a band concert at 1:30 pm and various races with prizes. Races listed: Sack, Shoe, Potato, Wheelbarrow, Mutt for ages 18 and under, free-for-all, Fat mans, Ladies, High jump, Broad jump with respective cash prizes.
A day of running races mile and 4 mile novelty races with cash and silver prizes plus bucking contest prizes, a gold watch, horses and a parade of exhibitions. Prof Webster and a four year old child perform on slack wire and ring. Wheatland Military Band provides music and a grand ball follows at Goodrich hall. Entries close July 8 for races and July 4 for bucking contests. ladies races provide their own mounts. entries go to Thos Hunton Wheatland.
A cloudburst west of Sheridan Wyoming washed away fifteen miles of the Burlington railroad near Coburn and toppled the last ten cars of an extra freight train. The crew escaped unharmed as debris, a caboose and cars rested far from the track.
The Woodmen of the World announce their annual memorial day on Sunday June 11 1908 to honor deceased neighbors. Neighbors should meet at Woodman hall at o'clock p.m. for a ceremony at the graves with music by Wheatland Military band. Public is invited. George Allen, clerk.
The ladies of the W G C T A will serve ice cream strawberries and cake at the Library building Saturday June 17 from 2 80 to 7 30 p m Ice cream 10c strawberries 10c cake 5c Come everybody Get your job work done at the Times office.
The Wheatland Roller Mill Company has purchased a new wagon and harness.
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