President Wilson demands record vote on anti administration resolutions
Washington March 1 President Wilson demanded a full record vote on anti administration resolutions to warn Americans off belligerent ships before submarine negotiations. He rejected compromises like a confidence vote, warning Berlin of united congressional and party support for strict observance of international law. The administration paused on Germany talks while awaiting Congress action and did not accept the latest German assurances.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Berlin
Germany
United States
Count von Bernstorff
Stone
Kern
Representative Flood
Foreign Affairs Committee
House
Clark
Kitchin
Pou
House Rules Committee
Postmaster Examination Notice in Powell and Hyattville
An exam for fourth class postmaster will be held in Powell on March 26 for a possible vacancy at Hyattville and other places. Write the Hyattville postmaster for details. Members of the Woman's club met in library rooms last Wednesday for a cards and rook session with many in attendance and enjoying the event.
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Powell
Hyattville
Woman's Club
Methodist Aid Luncheon Delights Sixty Friends
Mrs B A Davis and Mrs A M Creath hosted the Methodist aid society for a Thursday afternoon lunch. About fifty attendees enjoyed the gathering with a small charge collected to cover expenses.
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Methodist Aid
B. A. Davis
A. M. Creath
Methodist Aid, Society
Man held on theft charge in Justice Court
In Justice Court, Saat Mondhy Sheriff Wickwire detained a man who first gave the name Richards. He admitted his true name is Frank Rinker after questioning. A hearing is set for 10 this morning before Justice Bonwell.
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Justice Court
Saat Mondhy
Wickwire
Richards
Chas
Ratliff
Frank Rinker
Snowy Rock Springs train hold up described in detail
Report closely mirrors the man who robbed a Union Pacific train near Rock Springs a few weeks ago, noting he carries many railroad keys and is identified by observers. Also, Big Horn features a cinema lineup with Elsie Janis, Nance O Neill, Arthur Hope, Alma Hanlon, Fannie Ward, and George Kleine, plus a new bank cashier and a kids program at the Carnegie library with about sixty attendees.
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Swere
Union Pacific
Rock Springs
Big Horn
World Film Company
New York
Elsie Janis
Montana
Fox
Nance O'Neil
George Kleine
Arthur Hope
Alma Hanlon
Lasky
Fannie Ward
Kit
June Simpson
Mr. Simpson
County Spelling Contest Set For Saturday March Eleventh
The county spelling contest for all schools will be held Saturday at 2 o clock. Many schools from outside districts and town show strong interest and a large number of pupils are expected. A suitable prize awaits the winners. Mr and Mrs RH Landfair hosted Gov Kendrick at dinner last Sunday. the governor is an old acquaintance of Mr Landfair, making the affair notably enjoyable.
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RH. Landfair
Gov. Kendrick
Mr. Landfair
Entertained At Cards In Pleasant Saturday Affair
Mrs Neal Anderson and Mrs Henry Armeling entertained many ladies last Saturday afternoon with a cards gathering. After a delightful afternoon a delicious lunch was served that was fully appreciated.
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Neal Anderson
Henry Armeling
Woman's Club hosts library meeting for baby week
The community meeting for baby week will be held next Wednesday at the library under the auspices of the Woman's club. Every citizen is invited to be present.
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Woman's Club
New Harnesemaker Birth Report
Born last Saturday morning a fine baby boy to the wife of C BK Bur roughs. All concerned are doing well.
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New Harnesemaker
C. BK
Burroughs
Large meeting discusses good roads and convict labor
A big crowd gathered at the Carnegie library to hear Governor Kendrick and Treasurer H B Gates discuss road building in the state. They urged Yellowstone highway expansion and county use of convicts for road work, with plans for a five member committee to pursue funding and crews.
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Carnegie Library
Kendrick
H. B. Gates
Jas. A. Berry
Wenl
Yellowstone
H. B Gates
Gates
Gus Holms
Yellowstone Highway
Holms
Cheyene
Cody
Park
J. A. Quiner
Manderson
Wm. Crosier
Otto
S. T. Johnson
Burlington
Kk. B. West
M. H. Smith
Basin
Kk. C. Hart
Big Horn County
Association
H. H. Hime
Basin State Bank
Hart
Western support for amended Ferris water power bill
Washington March 1. The senate Public lands committee adopted amendments to the Ferris water power bill to be offered in the senate. One amendment removes interior secretary power to fix rental charges and ties charges to land value based on horsepower per year for actual power used. Another allows renewal of a lease after 60 years. Western senators oppose leasing water power rights but accept the amendments as the most liberal legislation possible at this time.
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Washington
Senate Public Lands Committee
Senate
Secretary of the Interior Authority
Entertaining Close at Parsonage Sunday School Social
Mrs A M Creath hosted her Sunday school class last Saturday afternoon at the parsonage. Guests enjoyed a pleasant social time with light refreshments served to all.
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A. M. Creath
Wyoming Wool Growers elects Dr J M Wilson president
Dr J M Wilson was in Cheyenne to assume the offices and assets of the secretary of the Wyoming Wool Growers association. He moved the headquarters to Platte Valley ranch near Orin Junction and will also serve as secretary treasurer. George Walker resigned after twelve years as secretary. the executive committee has not found a replacement.
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J. M. Wilson
Wyoming Wool Growers Association
Cheyenne
Platte Valley Ranch
McKinley Post Office
Orin Junction
Doctor Wilson
George 8. Walker
Woolmen of Wyoming
Casper
Walker
Dr. Wilson
Tagen
School Land Sale At Court House Draws Bidders
Leslie Miller of the state land board of Reyenne conducted a school land sale at the court house on Wednesday. Otto county bidders pursued a tract advertised for sale, with D. W. Hanner paying $17 per acre. A. S. Mercer Jr bought another tract in Hyattville country at the minimum $10 per acre. Miller then proceeded to Worland to auction more lands.
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Leslie Miller
State Land Board of
Reyenne
Court House
Otto Country
D. W. Hanner
A.S. Mercer, Jr
Hyattville
Miller
Worland
Moved To Ranch Near Manderson
Mr and Mrs Will Spratt relocate to a ranch south of Manderson to focus on feeding ranch products and improve health. The Spratts long served as Basin State Bank assistant cashier and plan to leave that post for ranch life. Douglas Hosts Evening With Dancing And Lunch. The Shaws moved into the Spratt house and plan extensive oil well drilling with two rigs already and a third planned near Greybull. In court, McDonald vs Baldwin appealed from district court with Judge Raymond's June decision upheld. Hyde of Basin and Brome Rich of Worland argued for Baldwin estate.
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Carl Wilson
John Sawyer
Brewer Place
Fair Grounds
Anna Davis
Wilson
Davis
L. J. Diehl
Hyattville
F. F. Bristow
Hart
J. M. Smith
Bristows
E. C. Burroughs
Henry
Will Spratt
Manderson
Douglas
M. R. Douglas
Mrs. Douglas
Supreme Court
McDonald
J. D. Shaw, Jr
Will Spratt House
Shaws
Iowa
Greybull
Mayor Berry Hosts Gov Kendrick and State Treasurer at Dinner
Mayor J A Berry and Mrs Berry entertained Governor Kendrick and State Treasurer B Gates at a Saturday evening dinner. The event highlighted state leadership engaging with local figures in a cordial social gathering.
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J. A. Berry
Gov. Kendrick
Mh, B. Gates
Germans Drive SWB Teutonic Onslaught Fruit
Germans launch a swift offensive against SWB forces, delivering a decisive push with heavy armor and coordinated infantry. Details remain fragmentary as frontline movements press near contested territory and supply lines show strain.
MLL Fighting Row At A Standstill In Verdun Front
London reports the German offensive at Verdun halted along the French inner line. Paris notes a lull across the front with both sides bringing up fresh forces. North of Verdun conditions described as satisfactory with German efforts focused on Douaumont. Also mentions Miss Martha Johnson ill with typhoid fever and hospitalized.
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London
Verdun
Paris
Entente
Douaumont
Pont A. Masson
Moselle
Woevre
Fort Douaumont
Meuse
Twelfth Birthday Dinner for Mrs Anna Davis
Mr and Mrs Elmer Gould hosted a Tuesday dinner in honor of Mrs Anna Davis mother of Mrs Gould. Mrs Davis, born February 29, celebrates a birthday that only comes every four years and she received many remembrances from friends near and far.
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Elmer Gould
Anna Davis
Gould
Davis
Apricot Grower Reports Heavy Bearing Prospects
G K Baker of Burlington reports about twenty apricot trees on his farm in fine condition with strong indications of a heavy crop this year. He also mentions several peach trees showing signs of a large yield, following last week’s note about his apricots.
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G. K. Baker
Burlington
Mr Stevens Dead Uncle Ike Dies in County Care
Uncle Ike Stevens long time county charge died last Thursday and will be buried today. He was very old with no known relatives, having lived many years in the county and on Shell Creek. Meanwhile high school pupils formed a new orchestra with Hugh Gould as president Ruth O Neill as secretary and Darrel Downey as treasurer aiming to provide music for the school.
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Ike” Stevens
Stevens
Shell Creek
Birmingham
Hugh Gould
Ruth O'Neil
Darrel Downey
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T. S. Pexton
Neligh
Neb
C. H. Fitzpatrick
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Pexton
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E. J. Sullivan
Lillian Anderson
Lucille Coons
Phylis Lewis
Advan
Jimmy Smith
Jimmy
Shawe
MLL
Miss Johnson
Martha Johnson
Basin Schools
Whitmore Hospital
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