White Slavery Charge Hits Hawaiian Minstrels in Nebraska
A seventeen year old Lincoln County girl who disappeared with the Blake Minstrels near Kemmerer is found with the troupe in Norfolk Nebraska. Government detectives arrest the group for alleged white slave violations. They are bound over for trial and face possible penalties under the White Slave Law.
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Kemmerer
Lincoln County
Blake Minstrels
U. S
C. L. Rigdon
Cheyenne
Blakes
Norfolk
Nebraska
Ty Ds
Chicago
Duke Minstrel Outfit
United States
Cumberland Miner Ottavio Ottaviani Funeral Held
Ottavio Ottaviani a Cumberland No 2 mine miner was killed last Monday night. His funeral was conducted at the Catholic Church by Rev J D Lynch. Members of the Cumberland Italian lodge attended from Cumberland. He leaves a widow and three children.
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Ottavio Ottaviani
Cumberland No. 2
Catholic Church
J. D. Lynch
Cumberland Italian \odge
Cumberland
Important Draft Re Classification Under New Instructions
The draft reclassification changes affect men previously in Classes 2 4 and 4 moving them into Class One-a or Two-b. Married men with children and not farming or mining must secure other work or face reclassification. Reclassification work began this morning with new questionnaires differing from the first draft forms.
War Savings Drive Set to Close June 28 With Large Appeals
War Savings Certificates and Thrift Stamp drive nears its grand wind up on June 28. President Wilson urges all to pledge themselves to save for government securities through War Savings Societies with a broad appeal to every man woman and child. Lincoln County aims for three hundred thousand dollars of the two million dollar state total, with a strong push for larger subscriptions and a Thousand Dollar Club countywide.
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War Savings
Wilaan
War Savings Societion
Volunteer Army of Production
Lincoln County
Sammon Buys Hella's Car At Public Auction
The final Harrity Bills automobile case concluded Saturday afternoon when Aberif Bell with Me sold Hille's car at public auction for $925 to satisfy a judgment in the Harrity case. Mr J W Fominge purchased.
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Harrity‘Bills
Aberif Bell
Hille
Automobile
Dan Marrity
Heat Semeinn
Dietring Court
J. W. Fominge
Chautauqua Dates Set in Kemmerer This Summer
Ellison-White Chautauqua Bureau announces Kemmerer dates from August 11 to September 5 with a strong program. Notable acts include J. O H Balmer and the Kathir Hoys Choir from Athos, a Julius Caesar Nauphe lecture, Canadian hero Sergt Arthur Gibbons, a Symphony Orchestra, Mine Kihelwee-Huxton soprano, Herbaman the violinist, Annie Therese Marault dramatic reader, Capt Wood Briggs, and a Mother Goose Festival for local audiences.
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Chautauqua Bureau
J. O H. Balmer
Kathir Hoys
Athos
Julius Caesar Nauphe
Kihelwee-Huxton
Jury finds Morgan mentally impaired under care plan
A Monday evening jury examined Beatty Morgan of Alamondville and concluded his mental faculties are impaired. They recommended he be placed in the late home for the feeble minded at Lander, noting his sister is a professor at Cornell and he is Lloyd Geer's second cousin, the Prime Minister of England.
Mrs Honska Recital Delights Kemmerer Audience
A recital by Mrs Honska drew a large Kemmerer crowd with performers including Giaturi, Lee Davie, Sammon Jones, Helen Virginia Davis, Ruth Beckstead, Davis, Lucile Oy Arthur Taford, Cornelia Christmas, Marie Holmes, Blaine Clower, and Margaret Rene. The program showcased local talent in a community concert setting.
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Kemmerer
Penta Giaturi
Lee Davie
Ord
Sammon Jones
Helen Virginia Davis
Ruth Beckstead
Davis
Lucile Oy
Arthur Taford
Cornelia Chriatmes
Marie Holmes
Blaine Clower
Margaret
Rene
Sidewalk proposal between Kemmerer and Diamondville discussed
A forger addressed the Council proposing a sidewalk from Kemmerer to Diamondville to improve safety for pedestrians and reduce railroad crossings. The council will study feasibility at next meeting as bids for a new city truck, around 1800 dollars, are to be advertised this week to replace the old team and wagon.
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Kemmerer
Diamondville
F. Kilekerbocker
Oregon Shore Line
Kitckerbocker
Ten Sweaters Stolen From Kemmerer Red Cross Store
A thief robbed the Kemmerer Red Cross store room last week, stealing ten ready shipment sweaters for French boys. The theft was discovered next morning. the sheriff continues probe. The writer condemns the crime and predicts harsh consequences for the culprit.
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Kemmerer Red Cross
France
Young Volunteer Paul Ellis Leaves Cattle Trade Post
Sixteen cattle disappeared about a year ago when Paul Ellis, a young man from near Sago, answered the country’s call and volunteered for service. He is now in training and expected to be sent overseas soon. Ellis left a small herd at his homestead near Sage as he went to join the war effort.
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Paul Ellis
Sago
Mr. Ellis
Sage
Town to Observe Fourth of July With Usual Festivities
Town council approves a traditional Independence Day program featuring a parade band concert children's games in Triangle Park a dance in the afternoon and a candy pop corn giveaway. An executive committee led by Mayor T Hunter Salmon councilmen Morrow and Smith and City Clerk Rosenborg will organize the events.
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Triangle Park
Hunter Salmon
Morrow and Smith
Db Rosenborg
Rey Lynch Appointed Administrator
Rev. TT Lynch has applied for letters of Administration of the estate of Wm. Ferby. Ferby was killed in a mine at Cumberland on the 14th. The petition states the estate is valued at $1,500.00.
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TT. Lynch
Leltere
Ferby
Werby
Cumberland
Missing cattle from Ellis ranch sparks sheriffs probe
The Bilis family reported their cattle missing after being turned out near the Ellis ranch. James Ellis cared for a small herd and his son was left in charge. James Ellis and neighbors searched within five miles and up the canyon but found no trace. Sheriff Bon Bell and Deputy Win Collett opened an investigation with no clue yet.
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James Ellis
Mr. Ellis
Ellis
Thease
Sherif Bon Bell
Collett
Clute
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