Wyoming Stock Growers Meet Opens in Cheyenne District Court
The Wyoming Stock Growers association convenes at 10 a.m. in the district court chambers Cheyenne with about 150 members and guests attending. A music program, buffet supper, and speeches follow, plus a banquet tomorrow noon at Hereford ranch arranged by manager Raymond S. Husted. The program covers secretary and treasurer reports, president remarks, brand inspectors, and talks on cattlemen’s mistakes and the 640 acre homestead law.
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Wyoming Stock Growers Association
Trict Court
Court House
Robert D. Carey
Careyhurst
Associativn
Kansas
Omebs
Denys
Hereford Ranch
Raymond S. Husted
Cheyenne
Mise Alice Smith
W. C. Ivine
F. Brainard
Chicago
C. L. Talbot
Omaha
B. F. Graham
Sioux City
Ashley L. Gleason
Denver
State Board of Live Stock Commissioners
F. L. Thompson
J. A. Shoemaker
J. C. Underwood
Underwood
Wya
J. M. Carey
W. B. Tagg
Omaha Livestock Exchange
Frank Brainard
W. B. Ross
Plots to Destroy Munitions Plant Lead to Arrests Across Cities
A string of arrests followed seizures of German organisation materials by federal investigators. Authorities say funds once raised for Red Cross efforts were diverted to neutrality violations. Several arrests hit steel plants in South Chicago with more expected before nightfall.
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Chicago
German Red Cross
German Relief Society
Hinton G. Clabaugh
Department of Justice
Red Cross
North Side
Hegewisch
Secret Service
Clabaugh
Marriage License of 1876 Proves Pension Right
Mrs. James Foote, married in Cheyenne in 1876, is cited as proof of a pension right linked to her civil war veteran husband. The note references Brewster Foote in connection with the case.
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Brewster Foote
James Foote
Cheyenne
Future of railroads centers on trunk lines and feeders
Ballard Dunn, western railways representative, says the future rests on strengthening great trunk lines from Canada to the Gulf with feeder services by small linen and automobile networks. He predicts less rivalry and more cooperation, warns against government-controlled profits, and notes cement highways will cut transport costs for farmers as faster trains move farm products to markets. The railroad role in wartime work is also highlighted.
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Ballar Dunn
Association of Western Railways
Cheyenne
Canada
Gulf
Dunn
Argentina and Costa Rica Back United States in War
Washington April 11. Argentina and Costa Rica have given moral support to the United States in the war against Germany without formally declaring neutrality. Argentina notified the state department she recognizes the justice of the American effort and against German aggression. Costa Rica endorsed the U S course and said it was ready to prove support if necessary.
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Washington, D. C
Argentina
Costa Rica
United States
Germany
State Department
Most Rica
Comedian Williams Arrested Over Bogus Hotel Check
Howard L Williams a Chicago born comedian and songwriter known for Paradise Blues was arrested in Rawlins after a 35 counterfeit check drawn on a Chicago bank. He and his newlywed wife had stayed at the Plains hotel last Sunday and Monday. Sheriff Pickett said Williams may be allowed to leave if he settles the hotel debt.
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Howard L. Williams
Gad
Rawlins
Pickett
Pat Hayes
Cheyenne
Williams
Plains Hotel
Chicago
Woolworth
Klein Music
Mise Elsie Peterson
Denver
Kansas City
United States
Europe
Wiliams
Brooklyn
N. Y
the Plains
Sheriff Hayes
Wil- Mama
Sinking of Norwegian Bark Marion Reported
The Norwegian bark Marion was sunk by gunfire, with one American named Hutchinson aboard. Consul Prost reported the loss and noted that a number of survivors, including Hutchinson, landed.
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Washington
1. C
Marion
Americcap
Hutchinson
Prost
Hutcblason
U.S Postoffice Changes Wade for Efficiency
Washington April 8 efficiency on a strict basis will govern the postoffice department after President Wilsons March 31 order placing first second and third class postmasters under civil service Incumbents may remain if they render good service but supervisory officials will enforce postal rules more rigorously to increase efficiency.
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J. C. O'Mahonry
Washington
Postoffice Department
Wilscn
Burleson
Board of Railroad War Directors Named By Heads
The heads of the principal railroads met to form a five man board to direct U S railway operations during the war. The members are Fairfax Harrison chairman Bouthern Howard Elliott Samuel Raw Hale Holdes Julius Krulitechaitt.
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United States
Council of National Defense
Fairfax Harrison
Bouthern
Howard Elliott
New Haven
Samuel Raw
Pennsylvania
Hale Holdes
Burlington
Julius Krulitechaitt
Southern Pacific
Senate clears way for war funding and conscription debate
Senate passes the 150 million sundry civil service bill as part of wartime funding. Secretary Daniels may award twenty one 800 ton seagoing submarines contracts this week. Debates on the five billion revenue measure and conscription loom as Wilson presses for swift action and volunteers urged to fill the armed forces.
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Daniels
Washington, D. C
President to Be Given Power Over All Ships
The House Naval Committee reported favorably a bill giving the president authority to seize all ships in time of war. The measure, reported unanimously, parallels authority already granted to seize factories during wartime. A plan for government operation of railroad water line boats was also presented by the Council of National Defense.
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House
War Department
Naval Committee
Naval Academy
Naval Reserve
State Department
Arthur J. Staffour
Washington
DP. C
House Naval Committee Today
Council of National Defense
Great International War Council to Be Held in Capital
The state department announced an expected arrival within ten days of a British commission led by Arthur J. Balfour to discuss war conduct with the United States. Admiral Debatr, General Bridges, and other officials are named. a French commission led by Viviani is to arrive simultaneously. The United States will maintain its policy of avoiding partisan entanglements.
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Washington, D. C
Great International War Council
State Department
Arthur J. Balfour
Bank of Mugtem
Numorous
French Commissiom
Viviani
Preach
United States
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