Black Kaiser Wilhelm Letter Provokes Wartime Debate
An August 10 1914 Kaiser Wilhelm letter to President Wilson discussed by Ambassador Gerard is cited as exposing German militarism. The piece links German pledges on Belgian neutrality to broader claims of military necessity and cites Berthedmann Hollweg and other officials. It notes press reports and public reactions while reporting on Wyoming oil ventures and officials visiting Casper.
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Kaiser Wilhelm
Wilson
Gerard
Stalin
Prence
Belgium
Penell
Kaiver
France
Germany
von Herdmann-t Mallweg
Luxenshare
Lower Rhine
Luxemburg
Bethmann-Nollweg
Hamburger Premdenblatt
United States
Kalaer
Rethmann-Hollwee
Supreme War
Japan
Mexico
Rhymes of the Rookies in Training Camps
The piece savors the influx of parodies from training camps as amateur verse reflects on unpreparedness. It notes the lack of originality beyond current jests but highlights a line addressing rookie soldiers to the tune of The Wearing of the Green.
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Major Dear
Ohio Oil Reports Shallow Casper Field Well
CASPER Aug. Reports say Ohio Oil and partners struck a shallow oil and gas flow at 210 feet on the Casper field. A strong gas push and oil stand are noted, with operators optimistic about saturation. Elsewhere in Arminto and Lane dome areas, deeper wells show oil finds and rising activity as companies await further sands and casing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Oil
Casper
Ohio
New York Gil Company
Dle Petroleum Company
A!l
Midwest Oil Company
Boston-Wyoming
Gut West Petroleum Company
New York- Curtis
Ready to Drill in Home Camp Streets
The Midwest company rigs in the alley behind the Salt Creek hotel in Home Camp are set to drill two additional wells on leased stock land in section 25 east half. An initial rig behind the Salt Creek hotel is tightboarded, signaling imminent activity and a potential gusher as crews take precautions to protect nearby buildings.
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Black Bear
Salt Creek
Ohio Company
Casper
B. B. Brookes
Midwest Company
Salt Creek Hotel
Home Camp
Stocks Brothers
New National Rig Erected in Dugout Country Field
Grover C. McCarthy and James Risar visit Casper on business from Basin country. McCarthy connects with Soo company drilling in the Bonanza field and reports good progress with indications excellent. Embar company led by Mr. Pisar also operates four drills in the field with favorable progress. Both firms currently hold the only rigs on the ground and are seen as having excellent prospects.
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Grover C. McCarthy
James Risar
Basin
Casper
Mr. McCarthy
Soo Company
Bonanza
Embar
Pisar
Leader classified ads carry broad reach across the state
A large classified advertising leader expands its market reach to every corner of the state, delivering a nationwide exposure for listings. It emphasizes volume, efficiency, and cost effectiveness to attract buyers and sellers alike.
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Leader
Fort Russell Society Notices at Fort Sill Visit
Mrs. Herman Kobbe's mother Mrs. Wetherby stays with her daughter during Captain Kobbe's absence until she joins him at Fort Sill. Mrs. G W Bigler hosted a supper Wednesday with Major and Mrs. Craig Lieutenant A Daughtery Miss Florence Bigler and Captain and Mrs Bigler.
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Herman Kobbe
Mrs. Wetherby
Captain H. Kobbe
Mrs. Kobbe
Fort Sill
G. W. Bigler
Appointed New Ambassador to Japan Roland Morris Named
Roland 8 Morris a Philadelphia lawyer is chosen as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Guthrie. Morris, 44, Princeton and University of Pennsylvania Law School graduate, active in Pennsylvania Democratic politics and Protestant Episcopal affairs.
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Roland
Morris
Philadelphia
Japan
Guthrie
Princeton University
Law School
University of Pennsylvania
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Protestant Episcopal
Doings at the Military Post and Cavalry Band Event
The First Cavalry band gave a concert for Mrs. Foltz returning from the East. Colonel Foltz praised the band with cigars. The program featured marches, overtures, vocal and instrumental pieces, with notes on soldiers’ humor, daily life, and training at the 24th Cavalry Battery A. An Enlisted Men's Club notice follows.
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First Cavalry
Foltz
Battery D. The Ankle Locker Corp Story
A clipped line notes Ankle remains out of the kitchen due to sharing a locker with a corporate unit. The odd observation hints at a local sports or unit dynamics within Battery D.
Battery F Mounts New Battalion Sergeant Major
Nutting formerly first sergeant of Troop I 24th Cavalry is appointed battalion sergeant major. Murphy Pane Corpa Griffith Morgan and Relck transfer to the detachment of the 24th Cavalry.
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Set. Nutting
24Th Cavalry
Sets. W. Murphy
Pane
Corpa
Griffith
Morgan
Relck
Guard Changes and Promotions Noted
Corp. Kelly is relieved from guard duty and Sgt. Finny’s safety is celebrated by friends. Pvt. Mills secures a professional job, suggesting continued advancement in the service ranks.
Enlisted men's club advertises facilities and games
A wartime notice invites servicemen to the enlisted men's club offering writing paper reading matter and various games. It promotes pool tables and asks readers to spread the word to the rest of the men.
Hungry inquiry sparks uncertain move from John to Corp
John asks when they will move from their location, but Corp. admits uncertainty. John explains his hunger and says his Blackbone is wearing a hole through his stomach, underscoring his need to eat. The exchange highlights a basic, urgent request amid ambiguous plans.
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John
Battery I 2nd Cavalry Seeks Earlier Bedtime
Soldiers in Battery I 2nd Cavalry joke about their first sergeant needing to turn in earlier, reflecting a light moment in camp life and camaraderie.
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2Th Cavalry
Battery tale stirs stress and mischief at camp
Battery A a William Creswell on furlough is reported sick in Los Angeles. Wagstaff claims to be the champion spud peeler and challenged to heal his time. Mess Sgt Kelleman upset learning a spud was swiped. Cook Russell collapsed from heart failure. Pinky Thacker’s coffee string mishap lands him in the surplus outfit.
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William Creswell
Los Angeles
Wagstaff
Kelleman
Cook Russell
Pinky Thacker
Pinky
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