Wyoming forms naval consulting board for national defense
Wyoming yesterday entered as a voluntary participant in the national preparedness program. A state board, headed by Thomas A Edison, will map Wyoming’s scientific and natural resources for defense and potential federal needs. Members P N Nunn Casper W D Waltman Casper R B Mondy Laramie Edward Gillette Sheridan BE Hoefer Laramie serve without pay. The survey aims to inform Washington and advertise the state’s resources while seeking funds for necessary expenses. Continued on page two.
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Wyoming
United States
Plains
Naval Consulting Lourd
Arepa
Washington
P. N. Nunn
Casper
W. D. Waltman
R. B. Mondy
Laramie
Edward Gillette
Sheridan
BE. G. Hoefer
National Scientific Societes
Edison
Naval Consulting Board
Thomas A. Edison
Tattinevaa
Wyoming Board
Ita
Elthens
Culley
United States Demands Germany Abandon Submarine Warfare
President Wilson tells Congress the United States will sever diplomatic relations with Germany if its illegal submarine campaign continues. The note cites the Sussex and Shakes cases as evidence of a deliberate, inhumane policy that threatens neutral rights and merchant shipping.
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Germany
United States
Wilson
Congress
America
Berlin
Railroad Wage Dispute Discussed At Special Session
Ballard Dunn of Chicago arrives in Cheyenne to discuss the 8 hour day demand for freight crews. The Industrial club hosts a noon session with rail labor union members invited to join the debate as Western railroad associations seek public judgment on the dispute.
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Industrial Club
Ballard Dunn
Cheyenne
Chicago
Brotherhoods of Railroad
Dunn
Association of Western Railroads
A. Broderick
Union Pacific
Allison
What the Newspapers Say of President Wilson
Newspaper comments show mixed reactions to President Wilson and Germany, with editorials from New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles weighing the demands on Germany, risk of war, and the intention to defend humanity while avoiding conflict.
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Wilson
New York
Hants
Frontier Dates and Memorial Notices Amid July 30
Fragmentary OCR notes reference dates and names about frontier events and memorials. Core items hint at planned observances in July with unclear specifics and partial names.
Wilson Addresses Congress On Neutral Rights And Submarine War
President Wilson speaks to the joint session outlining the February 1915 German policy to blockade Great Britain and Ireland waters. He condemns risks to neutral ships and vessels, and emphasizes the long-standing law of nations underpinning U S protest against restricting the high seas. The address notes imminent diplomatic options and references continuation on page 5.
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Washington
Wilson
Congress
Great Britain
Ireland
Withdrawal of Troops Decision Delayed For Week Or More
Washington April 19 no decision on withdrawing troops from Mexico is expected for a week or ten days unless outbreaks force action General Funston remains in charge Secretary Baker says Gen Scott heads to San Antonio to gather accurate border and Mexico information He will meet Funston and return the expeditionary force status remains with the department. El Paso news notes troop concentrations in Mexico near Namiquipa and San Antonio Cuidad Juarez area and reports from Mexican sources.
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Washington
Mexico
Americana
Hugh Lo Scott
Army
Wep
San Antonio
Baker
Scott
Von Igel not released and ASL papers held in New York
Wolfe von Igel faces arrest implications in a plot to destroy the Welland canal. Marshall says von Igel will not be released and only part of the documents will be returned to the German embassy. von Igel was not an embassy staff member on the crime date.
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New York
Wolfe von Igel
Welland Canal
H. Snowden Marshall
United States Athonney
von Igel
Prange von Papen
von Bernstorff
Marshall
von Ipel
von Hermstorff
Railroad Magnate Kills Himself
New York April 10 Vanderberg 59 of Baltimore chairman of the board of directors of the Colorado… committed death by his own hand in his hotel room at the Manhattan shooting himself through the brain I Vanderberg came to New York with J S Pyatt of Houston Tex president of the road for a meeting of the board Entering his room Pyatt found Vanderberg half dressed lying on the floor with a bullet hole behind his right ear
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New York
Vanederberg
Baltimore
Ult
Conetines
Tle
Manhattan
Vanderberg
Pyatt
Houston
Tex
War Front Telegraphed Battles and Civilian Strife
Reports describe fierce fighting near Haudremont and Verdun with heavy German losses and French tactical advances. Germans briefly seized a quarry position before French counterattacks repelled them. Artillery duels persist west of the Meuse as Italian forces claim Monte Angiers and related terrain. A government conscription statement and Allied responses to U.S. commerce interference are noted along with Greece opposing a naval base in Salve Bay and intra Allied coalition tensions.
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Verdun
Teck
Laneparges
Eutfering
Mewee
Montefone
House of Commons
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New York Herald
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Villa
Felix Diaz
Tiwae
Petehinn
Namiquipa
Cusihulraehic
Aluoet
Jowiot Villa
EL Paso
Tes
Enrique
Chihuahus
Geners Cinviva
Coneu
Garcia
ASL
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