Black Kaiser Wilhelm letter shapes war critique and oil ventures
Historian record resumes Kaiser Wilhelm's August 10 1914 letter to Wilson as proof of German militarism and deception. It contrasts treacherous pretexts for Belgium's violation with chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg's brutal frankness and later assurances, while noting a Wyoming oil interest and investigations by South Dakota officials into local drilling and stock sales.
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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 the Training Camp Parody
This piece reviews amateur wartime verse in a weekly column, citing humorous rooks and parodies about preparedness. It notes the lack of original poetry while praising a few lines that reveal irony about the military scene and rookie soldiers.
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Major Dear
Ohio Oil Finds Shallow Well Near Casper Field
In Casper the Ohio Oil Company and partners report a shallow well at 210 feet yielding oil and gas, with 150 feet of oil standing in stratified sands. Crews pause drilling for casing while forecast predicts deeper sands may deliver a strong flow. Nearby Lane dome operations near Arminto expect oil as deeper sands reach, amid excitement among local ground holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Ohio
New York Gil Company
Dle Petroleum Company
A!l
Midwest Oil Company
Boston-Wyoming
Gut West Petroleum Company
New York- Curtis
Arminto
Lane Dome
Tyler Smith
Midwest
Lerant
Ready to Drill in the Streets of Home Camp
The Mid west company has erected a large standard rig in the alley behind the Salt Creek hotel in Home Camp on section 25 east half. Land leased from the Stocks brothers will see two more wells drilled on town streets. The first rig is tight boarded to the top, signaling a forthcoming gusher and precautions shield 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 arrive in Casper for business while a National rig rises on 27-40-80 in the Dugout country field. The Soo company and Embar company, led by Mr. Risar, report multiple drilling operations with excellent prospects as they advance toward production.
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Grover C. McCarthy
James Risar
Basin
Casper
Mr. McCarthy
Soo Company
Bonanza
Embar
Pisar
Leader classifieds push article reaches statewide market
Leader classified ads place a sweeping article to the broadest audience, extending its reach across the state and tying together regional markets with a single coast to coast message.
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Leader
Fort Russell Society Social Notes at Fort Sill Visit
Mrs. Herman Kobbe’s mother Mrs. Wetherby stays with her daughter during Captain Kobbe’s absence until Mrs Kobbe 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 present.
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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 of Philadelphia, a prominent lawyer, has been chosen as ambassador to Japan to succeed the late Guthrie. Morris, 44, is a Princeton and University of Pennsylvania law school graduate and has been active in Pennsylvania Democratic circles 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 with First Cavalry Band
The First Cavalry band gave a concert for Mrs. Foltz returning from the east. Colonel Foltz thanked the band with cigars. The program featured marches, overtures, solos, and a Hawaiian serenade. Personnel notes mention Pvt. Smith, Pvt. Walter R. Wecese, Pvt. Frank Muffuter, Pvt. Ralph Douglas, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Cavalry
Foltz
Ankle Shares Locker With Corp Delays Kitchen Assignment
Battery D notes that Ankle is not in the kitchen because his locker is shared with a corporate unit. The remark highlights a logistical holdover affecting routine duties.
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A Corp
Battery F Set News: Army Promotions and Transfers
Nutting former first sergeant of Troop I 24th cavalry named battalion sergeant major. W Murphy Pane Corpa Griffith Morgan Relck transferred to the detachment of the 24th cavalry.
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Set. Nutting
24Th Cavalry
Sets. W. Murphy
Pane
Corpa
Griffith
Morgan
Relck
Guard Relief and Service News
Corp Kelly relieved from guard. Sgt Finny’s friends rejoice he completed guard duty safely. Pvt Mills has secured a professional job now.
Enlisted Men's Club Welcome Service and Activities
A notice invites service members to locate the enlisted men’s club offering writing paper reading material and various games for benefit. Patrons are encouraged to try the pool tables and spread word to fellow servicemen.
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25Th Cavalry
Hunger Drives Secret Office Exchange
John asks Corp when they will move and mentions his extreme hunger. Corp cannot say when and questions the reason. John explains he needs to get food because his stomach aches from hunger and his Blackbone is worn by the hunger.
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John
Battery I 2nd Cavalry Sirests Wish for Early Bedtime
The boys of Battery I 2nd Cavalry joke that their first sergeant should get to bed earlier, reflecting a lighthearted wartime mood and camaraderie.
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2Th Cavalry
Battery tale and coffee mischief among troops
Battery A. William Creswell, on furlough and reported sick in Los Angeles, faces a spud theft probe after Mess Sgt. Kelleman learns a guard search failed. Cook Russell dies of heart failure. Pinky Thacker’s coffee prank ends with him reassigned to surplus outfit.
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William Creswell
Los Angeles
Wagstaff
Kelleman
Cook Russell
Pinky Thacker
Pinky
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C. EB. Littlefield
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Second Wall
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Western Exploration Company
Fort Russell Society
Florence Biegler
Morf
Hildreth
Ripley
Rosary
Leon Rinhart
Millicent
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Kansas
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Frank Muffuter
Ralph Douglas
Johnson
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Monk
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McLaughlin
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