Young Stockman Hampton Shot in Old Sundance Feud
At a Chalmers ranch dance near Sundance Wyoming George C Russell and his father John D Russell were jailed after shooting L H Hampton a popular young cattleman. Hampton died the next morning. The Russell men claimed they acted after Hampton’s alleged insults during a long running feud.
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Sundance
LH. Hampton
George C. Russell
Wyo
John
Russell
Black Butte Lead and Marble Company
Dragon
George
Crook County
L. H. Hampton
Chalmers Ranch
Williams Divide
Hampton
John D. Russell
George Russell
Chalmers
Young Hampton
National Forest
Hopkins Issues Call To Democratic Voters Of State
Chairman Hopkins urges Democratic voters to write in strong candidates for United States Senate and Congress at the August 22 primary. He notes ballot vacancies across counties and laments few candidates stepping forward, asking county leaders to promote capable men and urging support for Kendrick and Clark as sought by state party leaders.
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United States
Good
Kendrick
United States Senate
Congress
Carey
John D. Clark
J. Arnold
N. K. Cortell
W. B. Rosa
D. A. Renville
P. J. Quealy
W. L. Higdon
Senate
Moi
Wilean
G. Hopkins
Wyoming Coal Miners Get Wage Increase
An agreement signed last night by the United Mine Workers for District 22 and the Southern Wyoming coal operators raises day wages and improves local working conditions. Day workers previously earning 2.50 receive 2.76, with other increases for inside mine workers and their families. The union cites this as a major gain without added operator costs.
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United Mine Workers of America
District 22
Coal Operators Association of Southern
Wyoming
Coal Miners of
James Morgan
Morgan
Montana
Congress Finalizes National Defense Plans and Naval Expansion
Congress approved a broad defense package boosting naval construction and manpower. The bill authorizes 157 ships over three years, four battle cruisers and four battleships for 1917, with total defense appropriations near 661.5 million dollars. It also reorganizes the army and federalizes the National Guard to 450,000, aiming for rapid expansion during stress.
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Washington
Congress
House
Daniela
United States
Senate
National Guard
Presidents push for settlement seen as unrewarded in strike
In Seattle Hughes blasts the administration over preparedness policy arguing navy under manned and undersupplied and promises efficient leadership for army and navy. He says the nation must be ready for emergencies and criticizes late, unclear administration positions. He heads to Portland after remarks. In Tacoma Hawkes vows not to dodge enforcing American rights abroad and supports the 1912 Democratic program while aiming to avoid war if possible.
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Seattle
Hughes
Navy
Army
Portland
Tacoma
Charles E. Hawkes
King George Visits Somme Front in Secrecy
King George and the Prince of Wales toured the Somme front in France, observing British forces in the fields won by the offensive. The king entered a first line trench and recalled charging with his men, noting the parallel with their actions.
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King George
Somme
France
George
England
Prince of Wales
Miss Scott Blood Donation Aids Plague Serum
New York reports Dr Haven Kamereon health commissioner says children recovering from infantile paralysis need expert care to avoid lifelong cripples. Two donors gave twenty ounces of blood for serum preparation, including Miss Houston Scott daughter of General Hugh L Scott.
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New York
Haven Kamereon
Houston Scott
Hugh L. Scott
Russians Capture Gateway to Hungary-Austria
Berlin dispatch says the worst of the Anglo French offensive is over according to German officers. Russians capture Jablonitza gateway from Galicia toward Hungary and push across the Zlota Lipa river as fighting continues along the front south of Brody. Italian forces are reported to be within thirteen miles of Trieste, while the Austrian fleet evacuates the harbor.
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Berlin
Somme
London
Jablonitza
Galicia
Petrograd
Zlota Lipa
Brody
Rushion
von Ihmer
Rome
Ime
Trieste
German Officers Resent Charges of Inhumanity
German front officers rebuff Allied charges of brutality as propaganda. An Associated Press interviewee says despite accusations, Germans will fight harder, insisting they are neither Huns nor barbarians and will not be swayed by slander. Officers at overs point echo similar resolve.
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Associated Press
Thousands Join Boxmakers Strike Amid Turmoil
Reports from Aug 14 indicate widespread participation in a boxmakers strike with estimates around ten thousand protesters. Manufacturers cite disputes and potential consolidation as drivers, while police have been deployed to quell disturbances in the area.
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Yootis
Leailere
Agaly
Wilson Continues Meetings Aimed at Rail Labor Settlement
President Wilson pursues settlement between railroad managers and brotherhoods after two days of talks as arbitration fades. Railroads accept eight hour day principle but seek broader mediation on overtime pay with mediation board judge involved. Union leaders show cautious optimism amid uncertain outcome and possible Thursday decision.
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Washington
Wilson
New York
Wilson Thureday
White House
Brotherhoods
General Committee of Union
Questoners
Eliahutee
Cahiruian
Italian General Killed While Inspecting Army
General Carlo Giordano, famed for Alpine warfare at Adamello, was killed on a plateau near the Seven Communes during an inspection. His death follows his pioneering mountain fighting strategies and remarks on how mountains shape military planning.
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Carlo Giordano
Italy
Adamello
Gordana
Leonida Utsxolatl
Eer Peat
Clordana
Meee
Catonel
Monte Nero
Adamelha
Giordano
Langerompany
Eldes
Glentana
Catear
Napoleon
Otordana
Ulmet
Meath
Hannibal
Napolian
Canerat Marwond
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William L. Chambers
Federal Mediation Board
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