Bond Bill for World War Loans Moves Through House
The House approved a 7.0 billion dollar bond measure placing loan power to President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo for Allied aid. It now goes to the Senate with expectations of quick passage. Amendments on denomination, maturity, and advisory committees were rejected. A debate over French forces and soldiers of fortune followed Comstock and Sherley. Continued on Page Six.
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Governor Houx urged grain use for bread to ease war shortages
In a Houston telegram Governor Houx argued that grain stored by brewers could feed the nation better than drink. He cited vast beer grain holdings and urged abolishing liquor during the war. He also announced P. C. Spencer’s appointment as the eighth member of Wyoming’s National Defense council.
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Wyoming National Defense Council
National Council
Carpenter Men Near Death In GAR Upset Near Cheyenne
Three Carpenter men narrowly escaped death when a car skidded or hit a bad road while returning from Cheyenne. John Springer and another injured man sustained wrist and arm injuries while a fourth occupant could not account for details. The accident occurred near the D. W. True residence as they traveled at moderate speed.
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Cheyenne
Springer
John Springer
D. W. True
Yeggm en Blow Safe in Sheridan Payroll Heist
The Carney Co. payroll of 6200 dollars was stolen when a safe at Carneyville was blown open during the night. The robbers escaped with the money and left no trace.
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Sheridan, Wyo
Carney Coa Company
Carneyville
Woman Dies onTrain in Boston Passenger Car
Mrs Grace F Flyns 41 wife of M H Flynn street car motorman of 21 Sutton street Boston died yesterday on No 19 between Cheyenne and Archer She is survived by her husband and three children ages 7 12 and 15 Mr and Mrs Flynn were en route to Los Angeles for the husband health The body was removed from the train and taken by Coroner Clyde Early Remains will be sent to Los Angeles or Boston for burial.
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M. H. Flynn
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Boston
Cheyenne
Archer
Siberian Wolf Hound Team Wins Alaska Sweepstakes
Nome Alaska April 14 Leon Beppala driving Siberian wolf hounds today won all the Alaska sweepstakes in the 412 mile dog race and received a purse of 2600 dollars. His time was 113 hours.
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Leon Beppala
Sheep sell at highest price ever paid on mart
Denver reporters note lambs fetched 15 to 15.10 dollars per head and 13 dollars per hundred weight on the local market, marking record highs for the mart.
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Colo
Onion prices to fall as Texas shipments ease shortage
Washington April 14 report from the department of agriculture says heavy Texas shipments will soon relieve the onion shortage and push prices downward.
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Texas
Department of Agriculture
Reward distribution set for train bandit Carlisle case
A legal notice states that Judge Charles E B Winter of Casper will arbitrate and distribute 4600 dollars among 182 claimants for the capture of W L Carlisle the train bandit who held up three Union Pacific trains last summer The majority of claimants are from Rawlins Walcott and Laramie counties with some from nearby towns Carlisle was captured near Wolcott and later sentenced to life in a state penitentiary Additional details appear continued on the second page.
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Charles EB. Winter
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Carnale
Wolcott
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Ate
Rawlins
Walcott
Laramie
Laramie County
Germans Reported Retreating South of Arras
Allied briefing notes report German forces pulling back south of Arras as momentum shifts on the Western Front. British and Canadian units push forward toward liberated pockets while air reconnaissance tracks supply moves and fortification loosening.
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Arras
British advance nears St Quentin and Lens in WWI
British forces press toward St Quentin as Grignourt falls near Fayet and Lens center is mined. Turkish troops withdraw under pursuit with heavy losses as aerial combat claims mount and reports of dawn advances from multiple fronts emerge.
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Carranza Expected To Send Message To Congress
MEXMOFTY April 14. President elect Carranza will send his message to congress tomorrow night. It will probably indicate the international policy of this country.
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National Guard set to grow to 600000 on war footing
Secretary announces Crowder decision allowing states to organize national guard units beyond current forces. Units must reach peace strength of 60 per company and aim for 100, soon 150. Separate plan to create a 50 million dollar fleet of wooden cargo ships to aid allies is set for Monday with the Shipping Board forming a corporation to build and run the vessels. President Wilson moves to shape war conference talks with Britain and France toward cooperation and self rule for nations.
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Argentine Seizes Vessels In Harbor
Argentine authorities seize vessels in harbor action reported today. Officers moved to detain ships amid ongoing port tensions and maritime disputes. Local officials stated the seizures target suspected violations and may affect trade in the area.
China To Decide Attitude In War Conference
Pekin reports provincial and military governors arriving for a military conference to decide China's stance in the war. Parliament favors joining America while the cabinet leans toward entering the Entente.
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China
America
Prohibitionists Advance Anti Liquor Measures
Washington April 14 The Anti Saloon League committee adopted a war emergency program urging prohibition for soldiers and sailors near camps and a ban by the interstate commerce commission on grain or other food use in liquor manufacture. Washington April 19 Congress may move up effective date of tax raise to curb withdrawals from bonded spirits warehouses, noting 1904 withdrawals of 40 million gallons cost the government about 5 million dollars.
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Legislative Committee
The
Anti- Saloon League
Interstate Commerce Commission
Congress
Attempted Pathfinder Dam Blast Reported Near Casper
A report received in Cheyenne claims a man tried to blow the Pathfinder dam on the Platte near Casper by boring a hole for an explosive. He was apprehended after the hole was made, but Casper authorities deny knowledge of the incident. The dam controls water for hundreds of thousands of acres, and its damage would devastate large tracts.
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Cheyenne
Wendover
Runnor
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Great Arcan
Japanese Navy Trail Aims to Aid War Effort
Reports from New York and San Francisco describe prominent Japanese residents pledging support as Imperial Japanese Navy begins hurried plans to cooperate with the United States to hunt German submarines in the Pacific. Three fast cruisers Iwumo Nanshin Tokiwa are assigned and set to sail toward nearer American shores, per an Tokyo cable published by Japanese American News.
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mid-Pacific
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Evanston Bids for New National Guard Unit with 65 Volunteers
Evanston shows strong bid to host a new National Guard company with 65 young men ready to join. Major R Andersen reports the town sent a telegram to Governor Moux requesting encouragement for establishing the unit at Evanston headquarters.
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R. Andersen
Moux
Wromlay
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