Bitter Creek satire on Senator Sheppard's temperance talk sparks terse comments
A Bitter Creek wit skewers Senator Morris Sheppard in harsh terms, mocking his temperance stance and linking liquor interests to federal power. The piece likens Sheppard to a complacent reformer and dismisses his arguments as limited and noisy, noting the political theater around prohibition debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Sheppard
Texas
Texarkana
Vuions
Higner
Tian OF
Nator
Morrie Shepard
Bernverd
Tesartuna
Abe
Arkanes
Tesas
Tiingee
Senate of the
Shipping Board studies boy labor on ships for more seamen
The program aims to employ more boys on ships to increase available workers, hoping the war will foster a lasting benefit for the American merchant marine by promoting interest in seafaring life. The slacker Delde should cheer up as her husband may choose military pay, leaving them to share his pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shipping Board
Delde
Optic
Homer
Plea of Patience for Russia in The World Interview
The World interview with M. Rodzianko outlines American hopes for a Russian democracy. He argues coalition governance between moderates and socialists will stabilize Russia and prevent a separate peace with Germany. Moscow's Kerensky victory signals readiness for a republic like the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kerensky
Socialiste
Noeovelty
Bourgeoie
Austinia
M. Rodranke
United States
Russia
Moscow
M. Rodsianko
Conscientious Objectors Debate in Wartime Policy
The secretary of the American Colon Agiinet Militarism speaks to President Wilson denouncing so called conscientious objectors as frauds undermining national duty. The piece urges uniform justice under the draft law and warns provost marshal Crowder against leniency or shelter for objectors while defending the obligation to report for military service.
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Addres
Wilson
Crowder
General Crowder
American Union
Millghiem
Paselon
Hopkins Selection Sparks Washington Appointment Hit
Hopkins chosen to succeed the late Secretary, seen as valuable for Wyoming. Washington officials note his proven state land office management, constructive talent, and potential to influence western policy. The appointment broadens federal bureau oversight and carries major implications for state growth and land policy.
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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 Visit Washington for Talks on History Lane
Mr. Hopkins is expected to come to Washington to confer with See hwistory Lane before the month ends. He will likely assume his official duties shortly after the visit.
Weather Summary for the Local Area
Normal temperature this date 67 degrees actual 62 degrees a 24 hour change 6 degrees cooler highest 7h degrees 3:15 pm lowest 4% degrees 1:00 pm highest wind 16 mph from the 8E 3:10 pm total precipitation since Jan 1 10.50 inches normal 10.55 inches last 24 hours rain 601 inch map shows little change in 24 hours rain areas shifted eastward covering lower lake region 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 Open Camp Drills
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 paraded while a third parade is planned for tonight. The regimental band, aided by instrument loans, is praised and expected to become one of the country’s best regimental bands after more practice. A large Cheyenne crowd attended last night with a larger turnout anticipated for tonight. The men are in excellent condition and the drills are steady and smooth.
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Third
Wyoming Infantry
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Revolver Ammunition Explodes Injuring No One
In Boulder Colorado on August 14 Willie Melerson narrowly escaped death when a Smith and Wesson revolver exploded during self loaded shell experiments. The blast damaged chambers and sent steel fragments flying though he was not injured. The shooter used stronger powder or overloaded shells causing the failure.
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Bouldier
Colo
Willie Melerson
Girant MicFerson
Smith and Weson Revelver
McFerson
Goshen Men Report Developing Section
Goshen county residents and state figures visited Cheyenne on Tuesday to discuss crop plans. A participant noted extensive newly cultivated land in Goshen and said the county is contributing to a potential bumper emergency crop.
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Goshen
Tam G. Poweera
Goshen County
Cheyenne
Building Boom at Sublet Bucks Seeks Miner Housing
Charles Huff secured a large contract for fifteen dwellings at Sublet No 6 to ease miner housing shortages. The Kemmerer Coal company awarded the job including three six room and twelve two room houses plus a large brick store building. Frontier Supply company will manage the completed property.
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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 ice cream and cake as a departure from routine mess this evening. Mrs J M Meyers wife of Captain Meyers will lead a Cheyenne group supplying the treats with transport arranged by officers. The event, planned for 5 30 this evening, promises a royal feed of city ice cream and homemade cake for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G Company
Third Wyoming Infantry
Cheyenne
J. M. Meyers
Meyers
Machine Gun Company
Hoover targets hotel menus to cut prices
President Hoover aims to curb high food costs by issuing a national menu card to reduce portions and prices in dining cars restaurants and hotels by a third to a half. The effort follows a Commerce Department drive and defense council appeal to bakers in Detroit and New York over stale bread returns.
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Washington, D. C
Herbert Hoover
America
Commercial Economy Board
National Defense Council
New York
Nine Bootleggers Freed and Two New Held in Cheyenne
Nine men released from county jail after serving sentences for illegally selling liquor to soldiers include Cead Grayless Arthur Johnson J B Grogan F T Austin Alfredo Estrada Charles Hay W Helton W Havens and Jack Johnson. Two new bootleggers Archie Haney and Clarence Pearson were confined. Carrie Gray was turned over for prostitution. Authorities say the anti alcohol traffic drive in Cheyenne continues to make progress.
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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 irrigation funds attract strong investor interest
State Engineer James B. True reports in Basin Thermopolis Lowell and Powell that the Big Horn valley will harvest a wonderful crop due to abundant irrigation water. He notes only isolated land areas lack adequate canals and says war concerns do not hinder irrigation bond issues, with many bonds now being issued and investors eager for yields.
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James B. True
Big Horn Valley
Basin
Thermopolis
Lowell
Powell
Big Horn
True
Ftom
Big Horn Action
Wyoming to Name State Food Commissioner Under Hoover Plan
Washington advices say President Wilson will appoint a Wyoming state food commissioner as part of Hoover plan to create food directorships in all states. The official will issue permits and oversee county agents, with decentralization as a key objective.
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Washington
Wilson
Wyoming
U S Probing Strike Involving German Spy Charges
U S marshals conducted a rigid investigation in Kentucky and Tennessee amid charges German spies incited the coal miners strike. Thousands of striking miners prepare to leave the district seeking higher wages elsewhere.
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Lexington
Kentucky
Tennessee
United States
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New York World
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von Hindenburg
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von Kindenburg
von Ludendorf
Nradqouarters
Coe Cerry Strickacer
Hoover
Cheyenne Wool & Hide Company
Bent Street
Wyo
U.S
Denstaral
BYANS
Cincinnati
Santain
Capitol Ave
Logan
Callab
Logan’s Book & Curio Store
Atoy Ave
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