Senator Sheppard Attacked Over Prohibition Speech
Bitter Creek rhetoric from an unnamed observer condemns Senator Morris Sheppard of Texas for moralizing on prohibition. The piece mocks his temper and intellect, likening him to a crowing figure and attacking liquor interests as a Civil War era partnership.
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Morris Sheppard
Texas
Texarkana
Vuions
Higner
Tian OF
Nator
Morrie Shepard
Bernverd
Tesartuna
Abe
Arkanes
Tesas
Tiingee
Senate of the
Shipping board plans more boys on ships to boost merchant marine
The program aims to employ more boys at sea to increase available workers. It argues the war will permanently benefit the American merchant marine by fostering a love of seafaring. The slacker Delde should cheer up as her husband may have to share soldier pay with her, likely more than if he stayed home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Delde
Optic
Homer
A Plea of Patience for Russia
An interview with M. Rodzianko conveyed via The World's Porogid correspondent portrays Russia moving toward a stable mixed government. He argues for continued democratic reform, power sharing between moderates and socialists, and cautions against a precipitate revolution while Moscow shows Kerensky triumph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kerensky
Socialiste
Noeovelty
Bourgeoie
Austinia
M. Rodranke
United States
Russia
Moscow
M. Rodsianko
Conscientious Objections Under War Law Debate
The piece argues against broad exemptions for conscientious objectors in the wartime draft. It supports Provost Marshal General Crowder in enforcing uniform penalties for those refusing military duty, while warning against frauds and sedition from groups claiming moral superiority.
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Addres
Wilson
Crowder
General Crowder
American Union
Millghiem
Paselon
Hopkins Selection Drives Washington Approval of West Official
Hopkins chosen to succeed the late Secretary for the Interior in Seattle amid negotiations with federal officials. His record as state land office head praised for constructive talent and handling leases, with expected broad powers and influence over bureaus including education and pensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendrick
L¢Ne
Mephine
Hopkine
Bo Swerney
Sealdle
Washington
Seattle
Colorado
le Tars Lane
Sendre Nendtick
Slopkins
Asaletan Secretary of the Interior
Department
Bureau of Fines
Bureau of Education
Patent Office
Indian Office
Pension Bureau
Commis Siepers
Hopkins to Confer with See History Lane in Washington
Mr Hopkins plans to travel to Washington to confer with See History Lane before month’s end. He is expected to assume official duties shortly afterward.
Weather summary for the date with temperature and precipitation data
The report notes a normal high of 67 and actual 62 degrees with a 6 degree drop in 24 hours. Highest wind 16 mph from the east at 3 10 p m. Total precipitation since January 1 10.50 inches, slight deficit from normal 10.55 inches. The map shows little change over 24 hours with rain areas shifting eastward over the lower lake region and central plains. GEO W Pitman observer in charge.
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Nagase Miy Pws
Winie Bint
Aly Wy
Lower Lake Region
Central Plaina States
Geo
W. Pitman
Third Wyoming Infantry Parades On Camp Ground
The first parade of the Third Wyoming infantry was held yesterday afternoon on the parade ground east of the camp north of Cheyenne. The second battalion also paraded and another parade is planned this evening for the first battalion. The band is in good shape with many boys marching in the lead. instruments were furnished to those without, and the unit is praised as one of the best regimental bands once cohesive. A large Cheyenne crowd attended last night and many more are expected tonight.
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Third
Wyoming Infantry
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Revolver Ammunition Causes Close Call in Colorado
In Boulder County, Willie McFerson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Girant McFerson, narrowly escaped instant death when a Smith and Wesson revolver exploded during shell loading. Overloaded or overpowered shells blew out three chambers and sent steel fragments flying, though McFerson was not struck. The gun, large and sturdy, had not prior trouble with shells used before.
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Bouldier
Colo
Willie Melerson
Girant MicFerson
Smith and Weson Revelver
McFerson
Goshen Men Report Developing Section
Goshen residents visited Cheyenne on Tuesday to discuss state business and crop prospects. A prominent local declared Goshen County has many acres of new and previously uncultivated land now being cropped this year, contributing to an anticipated bumper emergency crop.
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Tam G. Poweera
Goshen County
Cheyenne
Goshen
Building Boom on at Sublet Digging Homes for Miners
Charles Huff secured a large contract for fifteen dwellings at Sublet No 6 to address miner housing needs. Kemmerer Coal company arranged the project with three six room and twelve two room houses and a brick store building, sized 50 by 30 feet, to be run by Frontier Supply company after completion.
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Kemmerer
Charles Huff
Sublet
Kemmerer Coal Company
Frontier Supply Company
G Company to Have Extra Treat Today
Members of G company Third Wyoming Infantry will receive a departure from ordinary mess this evening as prominent Cheyenne women led by Mrs J M Meyers wife of Captain Meyers of the machine gun company provide free ice cream and cake for the troops. The plan, organized by Mrs Meyers and a host of Cheyenne women, requires transport to the camp which officers have promised to arrange. The treat will be distributed at 5 30 this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Company
Third Wyoming Infantry
Cheyenne
J. M. Meyers
Meyers
Machine Gun Company
Hoover's plan to cut hotel menus nationwide
Hoover moves to curb high prices by issuing a national menu card. He aims to cut portions and prices by one third to one half in dining cars, restaurants, and hotels as experts study eating habits across the nation. Meanwhile, bakers in Detroit and New York resist eliminating stale bread returns.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
America
Commercial Economy Board
National Defense Council
New York
Nine Released From Jail On Liquor Offense Cheyenne
Nine men including Cead Grayless Arthur Johnson J B Grogan F T Austin Alfredo Estrada Charles Hay W Helton W Havens and Jack Johnson were freed after serving terms for illegally selling liquor to soldiers Two new bootleggers Archie Blaney and Clarence Pearson were jailed Carrie Gray also faced federal prostitution charges and the city police and federal officials say their coordinated campaign is cleaning up Cheyenne
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Cead Grayless
Arthur Johnson
J. B. Grogan
F. T. Austin
Alfredo Estrada
Charles Hay
W. Helton
W. Havens
Jack Johnson
Archie Tlaney
Clarence Pearson
Cheyenne
Carrie Gray
Big Horn valley irrigation funds grow despite war
State Engineer James B. True returned from the Big Horn valley reporting abundant irrigation water and strong funds for bonds. He noted most sections are thriving with only minor canal issues and said war does not hinder funding as bonding firms remain eager for irrigation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. True
Big Horn Valley
Basin
Thermopolis
Lowell
Powell
Big Horn
True
Ftom
Big Horn Action
Wyoming to Name State Food Commissioner
Washington reports President Wilson will appoint a state food director for Wyoming as part of Hoover plan to create food directorships in all states. The state commissioner will issue permits and oversee county agents, with decentralized control and limited federal interference unless deemed necessary.
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Washington
Wilson
Wyoming
Probing Strike as German Spy Accusations Grow
U S marshals conduct a rigorous probe in Kentucky amid charges that German spies fomented the coal miners strike. Thousands of striking miners plan to move to higher wages elsewhere as the investigation unfolds in Lexington.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States
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