Wyoming Immigration Office Publicity Record
The report by state examiner Newlin details Roy W. Schenck’s two years as commissioner, noting over 40,000 letters written to promote Wyoming, extensive mailings, and a broad publicity drive. It covers expenditures totaling 49,644.22 with a 367.78 balance, official receipts, and widespread media coverage including Chicago, Pittsburgh, and New York showcases.
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Roy W. Schenck
State Examiner
Scheck
Wyoming
Schenck
Cheyenne
Wye
Joseph M. Carey
Chicago
Pittsburg
New York
United States
Possille
Boutoe
State Board of Immigration
Newlin
State
Army to seek large aircraft increase for defense
Washington April 11 Congress may be urged this session to appropriate liberal sums for more flying machines and equipment for the army. The United States Army was the first to test a heavier than air craft, but other powers have since surpassed it in military aviation development.
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Washington
Congress
United States Army
Narrow Escape as Pueblo Fire Destroys Swit Building
A four story Swit building at Sixth and Main in Pueblo burned destroying stores apartments and offices. About fifty people escaped harm though fifty were injured or threatened by the blaze which caused an estimated 300000 in damage and is thought incendiary. Injured include Edith Morrie with both legs broken plus several others listed.
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Pueblo
Colo
Edith Morrie
Morgan’s body mourned as shipborne funeral proceeds
J P Morgan lies in state in his private library after arrival in New York on the France. The body was taken from the ship to the library in a motor hearse as hundreds braved rain to watch. In state until Monday morning, the funeral will be from St George’s Episcopal church. The France returned with half mast flags and the casket bore the flag gifted by the United States government. J P Morgan Jr. joined the funeral party aboard.
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New York
J. P. Morgan
France
St. George's Episcopal Church
J. P. Morgan Jr
United States
Parrot Frame-Up Lands Man in Prison for Three Months
In Philadelphia on April 11 Magistrate Grelis jailed John Maier for three months after he allegedly harmed the family parrot Polly whose chiding remark about him being drunk sparked the case. Mrs Maier valued the bird and the couple offered conflicting accounts but agreed Polly spoke the warning.
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Philadelphia
Grelis
John Maier
Rebel strength growing faster than Huerta in Mexico
Report from OFTY dated April 11 states US nonrecognition weakens Huerta and boosts the rebel movement. Officials say treasury strain endangers prolonged military operations. Rebels reportedly control Sonora and Durango regions while extending eastward. federales regain rail lines toward Laredo.
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Mexico
United States
Huerta
Garela Granados
Chamber of Deputies
Financial Department
London
Washington
Sonora
Coshuila
Durango
Zapatatain
Federale
Laredo
New York Society Woman Seeks $50 000 Alimony
Mrs. George G. Heye, longtime New York society figure and wife of banker Gustav Heye, has filed for divorce and reportedly seeks $50,000 a year in alimony. She declined to discuss the matter, noting she would not name the correspondent or invite comparisons with herself. Formerly Blanche A. Williams, daughter of J. Henry Heard Williams, she was a Newport society belle in 1904 before marrying into the Heye family.
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George G. Heye
New York
Sieve
Gustav Heye
Standard i
Road Meeting Adjourned to Thursday at Industrial Club
A small turnout at the Plains last night led to adjourning the good roads meeting to next Thursday at the Industrial club. Edmond of Port Collins spoke on Larimer county road work and a $10,000 local boost with county funds to match. Emery, long-time president, declined to continue. Hynds pledged room support from Hartung Land Co. coordinated arrangements.
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Good Roads
the Plaine
Industrial Club
Edmond
Port Collings
Larimer County
Fort Colling
Port Collins
Cheyenne
Abape
FE Ll. Emery
Emery Hoe
Hynds
Plains
Heannot
Hartung Land Company
Dozen Injured In Wreck As Snow Brought Down Train
A Union Pacific Denver to Cheyenne passenger wreck near Cheyenne Wells Colo injures about a dozen and kills engineer William Mule of Sharon Springs Kan. Lead engine derailed with fall of a snow drift blocking the tracks. Passengers Mrs A P Jackson Laidlaw Ore and P A Sawves Tuldaez Alaska reported with slight injuries.
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Denver
Union Pacific
Cheyenne Wella
Colo
William Mule
Sharon Springs
Kan
Thomas Dostal
Hugo
John Larson
Thomas Niland
KE. BE Thomas
Kansas
W. Jf. Graham
Kansa City
W. H. Jones
Alea
A. P. Jackson
Laidlaw
Oregon
P. A. Sawves
Tuldlez
Alaska
Possible refunding of Northern Colorado Power debt without receivers
Telegrams from New York indicate Electric Properties company plans a 1,000,000 consolidation loan to retire notes totaling 852,000 with 200,000 due May 1. Denver investors report unauthorized proxy circulars by Hallgarten & Co and Kiertric Properties scrutiny, while local association aims to reform accounting after financial entanglements are cleared.
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Denver
Northern Colorado Power Company
New York
Electric Properties Company
Detwila
Jenver
Denver Stockholders’ Association
William J. Barker
Barker
Hallgarten & Co
Lee
Kiertric Properties Company
Lost Ship Found After Coastwise SOS
The revenue Cutter Seminole located the Frying Pan shoal wreck off North Carolina after it drifted from its coast location and sent a wireless for help.
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Washington
North Carolina
Strike settlement ends streetcar walkout at Buffalo
The streetcar men's strike that began Sunday was settled today in Buffalo New York. Strikers are allowed to return to work and arbitration on wage and hour demands will begin within five days.
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Buffalo
Deaths of American Sailors in Guaymas Trigger U S Warning
The shooting of Seaman J C Klestow and W W Corrie and wounding of three other sailors from the cruiser California in Guaymas leads to a U S protest and demand for a full investigation. The incident sparked anti American sentiment on the Mexican coast and a Mazatlan request for a protecting cruiser.
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State Department
United States
California
Charles D. Taylor
Guaymas
Department
J. C. Klestow
W. W. Corrie
Mazatlan
Hotels Blamed For Downfall Of Many Girls
Chicago April 11 testimony at the Illinois white slave commission alleges hotels aid the downfall of young girls. George Tollen an hotel employee says girls as young as 15 were brought there in taxis often intoxicated and rooms rented nightly to couples. Mrs Gertrude Britton accuses social elites of encouraging lascivious dancing as poor girls suffer in shady hotel resorts.
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Chicago
Ilinois White Slave Commission
George Tollen
Gertrude Britton
Juvenile Association
Bulgaria Claims Saloniki as Greeks Prepare Ten Fight
Bulgaria formalizes claims to Saloniki currently held by Greek troops as Greece concentrates forces along railway lines to Salonika. Powers debate fate with Austria Hungary Italy backing Bulgaria in compromise. Russia and France favor Greece. Montenegro reports naval and military actions amid ongoing Adriatic tensions.
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London
Tdolgaria
Saloniki
Formal address from the Chinese Republic discussed by President and cabinet
The Chinese Republic's formal address to the world received by cable was reviewed by the president and cabinet. Officials said the text may be released later, and recognition may be sought once the Constitutional assembly is completed, likely tomorrow.
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Washington
Constitutional Assembly
Young Men's Club Debates Water Filter Question
The Cheyenne Young Men's Literary Club debated whether Cheyenne needs a water filter and if the city bears government obligations. No vote was taken amid lively talks with support from City Engineer Goodrich and ex engineer Carlisle. a review of Wilbur Spencer’s work and various topics filled the open discussion.
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Cheyenne
Young Men's Literary Club
Goodrich
Carlisle
Idaho Surnet
Generil Midlon
Congress
United States
Wonton
Wilmund Spencer
Ed Kelly
Cecoral
Sam Thompson
Walter Phelan
Diesuelone
Laramie
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Sheridan Post
Iargess
Rock Springs Miner
Saratoga Sun
Niobrara County News
Wyoming Labor Journal
Nagel Transfer and Storage Co
Ene
Slr
Park County
Sweetwater County
Crook County
Fremont
Senene
Carlton County
Big Horm
Converse County
Chicago & N. W. Ry
Sene Ee
Rood Investment Co
Seemaen
Va Morris
L. W. Chase
Inez Chase
John Lewis
W.L. Wagner
Morgan
John
Polly
N. Y
Stiike
Guaymac
Wilson
Japan
Cor
Bulgaria
Salonike
Vienna
Germany
Ayatta-Hungary
Italy
Neue Freie
Hiuleuria
Rodomania
Russ's
Frances
Greece
Roxland
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Antivar
Fontart
Serva
Montenegro Etandins
Ganelle
Derlgradh
Servia
Austria
Young Men's Club
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