State Labor Movement Strengthened in Wyoming Convention
The sev enth annual convention of the Wyoming State Federation of Labor opened in Rock Springs with opening remarks by President W. W. Gildroy and reports from credentials and rules committees. A greeting from Alex Hastie of the Cheyenne State Leader was read, praising labor unity and noting recent legislative gains. The session adjourned for reports and prepared for continued deliberations on labor issues and new locals organized in the fiscal year ending June 20, 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W
Alex Hastie
Federation
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Audray
Federal
Carpenters
Rawlins
Germany to Pay Damages for Frye Sinking Proposal
Washington reports Germany refuses to admit violation of American rights over the sinking of the William P. Frye by the Prinz Friedrich. Berlin offers to pay the damage amount agreed by two experts from each nation while denying full treaty-violation satisfaction. The United States may seek Hague arbitration if needed.
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Washington
Germnany
William P. Frye
Friederich
United States
Germany
America
The
Hague
Silver Crown Mine to be Worked and Developed
Incomplete and garbled report notes the Silver Crown mine at Comstock undergoing consideration to work and develop. References to potential ore yield over twenty dollars per ton and plans by holders to advance property, with mentions of old claims and new prospecting, amid a generally uncertain outlook.
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Silver Crown
Invasion Near as U S Plans Conference on Mexico War
Secretary of State Lanning spoke with President Wilson to finalize plans for a conference with South American republics aimed at ending the Mexican war. General Funston is ordered to open fire if Mexican shells threaten U S soil while Carranza seeks recognition. United States troops mass on the border as fighting reaches Nogales and Maytorena.
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Washington
State Lanning
Wilson
Cornish
N. H
Funston
United States
Nogales
Carranza
Mexico City
Orizaba
Arla
Protests Over Lawson Conviction Highlight Wyoming Labor Meet
In Rock Springs Wyoming August 4 special to The Leader the Wyoming State Federation of Labor debated protest resolutions against John R Lawson conviction in Colorado. The committee will report today as the convention proceeds with many resolutions awaiting action. Two aviators escaped from Villa forces as General Solares faced desertion amid ongoing Carranza border clashes with gunfire crossing into American soil.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Wyoming
Solares
Villa
Carranza
Mexico
Long Idle Carpenter Falls Dead On First Work Day
John Smith a 55 year old carpenter hired to resume repairs at the Commonwealth-Edison building in Chicago collapsed and died on his first day back after a prolonged building trades strike. The incident occurred on the fifteenth floor of the skyscraper at West Adams and South Clerk streets.
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Chicago
John Smith
Commonwealth-Edison Company
West Adama
South Clerk Streets
Smith
Master of Ship Sunk By Germans and Wife
The Lewlanaw master Captain BE B Derk and his wife are the focus of a newly released photo. Derk, once captain of the Lewlanaw renamed Barnwell, faced a perilous voyage to Europe after the ship was sunk by Germans off Scotland. His wife remained behind in Philadelphia until last minute decisions changed travel. The Barn Line vessel, once in the West Indian service, was wrecked in a prior storm and later rebuilt after transfer to Norfolk and sale.
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BE. B. Derk
Bcotland
Philadelphia
Derk
Europe
Delle
Sire Delle
Galveston
Yvessel
Bysne
New York
Delk
Russian Evacuation of Warsaw Acknowledged Amid Supply Shortage
Overseas News Agency reports The Hague legation confirming Warsaw evacuation due to lack of ammunition. Bridge over the Vistula destroyed as Russians retreat while Austro German forces press around Ivangorod and Lomza. German efforts to compel Russian withdrawal continue with heavy fighting.
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Berlin
Legaion
Hague
Warsaw
Vistula
Legation
Ivangorod
London
Lomza
von Mackene Bees
B Buy
Vouges
Paria
Grewe
England Sees Fewer American Tourists In Devon and Beyond
In Ilfracombe and across Somerset Warwickshire and Cornwall managers report many fewer American visitors this year as travel warnings and passport rules deter a once steady stream. British towns once teeming with guests named New York Chicago and Memphis now see empty registers and unchanged scenery but weaker spending from U S travelers.
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Ilfracombe
England
Associated Press
Devon
Somerset
Warwickshire
Cornwall
Stretford
New York
Howton
Moore
Funeral for late T. F. Simons draws large crowd
Many attended the funeral service yesterday afternoon at the Givason chapel for the late Theodore V. Simmons. Rev. L. C. Hille, pastor of the PebsB Fiocina church, conducted the service and interment followed at Lakeview.
Erie Flood Death Toll Tops Fifty
ERIE Pa Aug. d Coroner Dan Hanley said the flood death count reached 40 with 18 bodies recovered by 1 this afternoon amid cloudbursts and a rising water surge. Glanwood Dam broke, waters swept streets, trains stalled, and entire districts faced destruction as fires and police aided relief efforts. The flood impacted Mill Creek valley with homes and businesses washed away while debris clogged streets and rail lines.
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Erie
Dan Hanley
French Street
Twelfth
Glenwood
Glanwood
Min Creek
Huntness Blocks
Upper State Street
100 Americans in Yaqui valley amid Mexican withdrawal
General Funston reports Maytorena plans to withdraw Mexican troops from the Yaqui valley if Admiral Howard lands to police the area leaving more than 100 Americans at the mercy of Yaquis who have attacked the district. Intergovernmental talks in Washington focus on joint action with Central and South American nations to address the Mexican problem.
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Washtraton
General Funston
War Department
General Maytorens
Sonora
Yyaqui Valley
Howard Lands
Maytorena
Carranza
President Wilson Warning Prompted Mexican Peace Effort
In June President Wilson urged warring factions to settle their differences and restore peace. Diplomats were invited on June 70 to join a conference while the appeal to Mexican factions was issued. Announcement was delayed awaiting Latin American consent.
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Wilson
Jone 70
Wade Jones
Goodrich Aids Lincoln Highway Marking West of Cheyenne
Goodrich Auto Co ships inscribed posts from Akron to Cheyenne for the Lincoln Highway markers. Each post carries an enameled insignia of the Lincoln Highway as approved by the association. They will be installed along all major road junctions and turns on the route with a motor truck convoy guiding the process.
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Goodrich Co
Lincoln
Cheyenne
B. F Goodrich Automobile Company
Akron
Lincoln Uwighway
Lincoln Highway
By & Chow
Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Vicinity
Cheyenne and nearby areas expect light winds and mild temperatures. A small chance of brief showers later in the day with a slight rise in humidity. Plan for comfortable conditions but carry light rain gear.
Auto Excursion Heads to Golden Prairie Saturday
An agricultural club plans a pre harvest auto excursion starting at 10 o clock Saturday. The route goes east via Lake Minachaba on the Lincoln Highway, then north past Archesthera and Cheyenne’s eastern entrance toward Hilledale and further to Arehor, with several farms and landmarks along the way.
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Golden Prairie
Indus Trial Club
Renom
Minachaba
Lincoln Highway
Lipuwle Moe
Archesthera
Cheyenne
Arehyrst
Hilledale
Howe
Old Rider Farm
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Stoke
Opera Itd
Teutons
W. P. Frye
Comstock
Ow Crown
Nme
Anand
Ghees
U. S
John Lawson
W. W. Slack
Russia
T. F. Simons
Lake
Northast
Bria
Mil Creek Valley
Mill Creek
Roar Mile Creek
Four Mile Creek
Enat Tenth Street
Alate Street
Flewenth Street
Menleo
Lowarrow
Loueing
Eft
Cheyenne and Vicinity
Tharday
Industrial Club
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