Hold-up Incident In Texas Ties To Mexican Situation
Officials report a hold up near Candelaria Texas tied to the Mexican situation. Lieutenants Paul H. Davie and Harold, American army aviators, were involved as bandits demanded action. The state department urged the embassy at Mexico City to press the Mexican government for immediate adequate release.
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Washington
Paul H. Davie
Harold
Candelaria
Texas
State Department
Me ‘City
Woman 70 Drives Coast to Coast to D C in Solo Trip
Mrs William Upton seventy recently arrived in Washington D C from San Francisco. She drove a light car the entire distance and joined in Lincoln inauguration era celebrations. Her family once shopped at the Illinois store where the Lincolns traded. She declined further comment on state department dispatches.
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William Upton
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
Aviorigs Held by Mexican Bandits Could Bring Governor Debate
Two American army aircraft were captured by Mexican bandits and held for a 15000 dollar ransom. Major W C Garris says the issue will be raised at the governors conference in Salt Lake City. One aviator is Harold G Peterson of Watchinson Minnesota. Governor Burnquist telegraphed Secretary Lansing seeking help.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Mexico
W. OC. Garris
J. A. Birnquist
Minnesota
Harold G. Peterson
Watchinson
Minn
Burnquist
Lansing
Soft Drink License Plan Dies as City Prepares Ordinance
The commission and City Attorney A. DiWi will meet some evening this week to draft a broad licensing ordinance following the collapse of a proposed soft drink license plan.
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A. di Wi
Eighteen Die In Mine Blast At Oakview Mine
Eight miners are believed dead after an explosion at the Oakview mine of Oakdale Coal in Colorado. Four bodies were recovered tonight as rescuers were overcome by gas. about 40 men were inside when the blast occurred. Fire Boss William Christopher among those in the mine escaped and others attempted to work out a license schedule.
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Thiniard
Golo
Colook
Oakview
Oakdale Coal Company
William Ghristopher
Arts Dlosion
Gothamites to Be Using Cars Today
Aug 18 New York reports a two day subway and elevated strike by Interborough Rapid Transit workers has been set to end tonight with strikers to accept a compromise.
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Gothamites
WEW
York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Manhattan
The
Bronx
Bedoklyn
Queens
St Kig A . Sued for $500000
A legal action seeks damages of 500000 in a case linked to a hay strike affecting theatres in city. The suit names a corporation and related parties as defendants.
Leading-Laughing Lady Dominates Crowd in Comedic Act
The scene centers on a leading-laughing lady in a photograph described amid chaotic stage remarks. A fierce crowd and zany dialogue create a humid, raincoat-heavy atmosphere as Lloyd's troupe performs a vast comedy routine with costly Pathe reductions.
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Lloyd's
Pathe
Henry G Hay famed Wyoming surveyor dies in Gary
Henry G Hay Sr longtime US Steel executive and first government surveyor in Wyoming died at his son Hefty Hays home in Gary Indiana after years of ill health. He came to Wyoming in 1874 as deputy to the surveyor general and ran the territorys first mile of government survey. He later served as Wyoming state treasurer for two terms and was active in constitutional matters before retiring.
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Henry G. Hay
Wyoming
Henry G. Hay, Sr
United States Steel Corporation
Hay
Gary
Indiana
Cheyenne
New York
Territory of
Meridian
Cheyenne Apportions Generous Army Food Supplies
Post Office at Cheyenne opens special window for public orders on government food deliveries. Orders taken daily with blanks, price lists, and clerk assistance. Supplies come from Omaha and are allocated to local orders, with savings on some items and limited window hours.
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Cheyenne
P. O
Walter L. Larsh
Fisia
Post Office
Omaha
Loo
Cason
Lareb
Deaf couple secured home for themselves and baby
The leader reports Mr and Mrs Hammond both deaf and mute found housing with Mrs Thomas at 22 East Twenty first street. They gained access to rooms and full use of the downstairs, after a call seeking help drew offers from neighbors and a charity effort.
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Mire
Hammond
Mire. John , Thomas
East Twenty-first Street
Mra. Thomas‘e
Mra. Hammand
Thomas
Mira
Prohibition Bill Before Senate Despite Uncertain Consideration
The prohibition enforcement bill was presented to the Senate today by Senator Sterling of South Dakota, chairman of the Judiciary sub committee. There was no indication when the measure would be called up.
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Washington
Senate
Sterling
South Dakota
Judiciary
Encampment Equipment Bound for Peru Dismantled in Wyoming
Mines smelter and tramway gear once linked Encampment with the Penn Wyoming system are being dismantled and sold to Morse interests for shipment to Peru. The 16 mile tramway and related facilities will be broken up over six months as parts are sent south.
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Saratoga
Wyo
Penn-Wyoming
Rudefohn
Union Pacific
Walcott
Morse Machinery
Peru
Freakish Bolt Spares Rancher in Lightning Strike
UVA Wyoming Aug 18. Rancher Harry Douglas was riding when lightning struck his horse. The horse died instantly. Douglas felt a burning sensation on his side and saw his watch smoking. He yanked the watch free and found the works melted into the case.
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Uva
Wyo
Harry Douglas
Douglas
Nebraska Day Act in Courts
Appeal to the state supreme court will be taken from a district court ruling that the legislature ratifying the federal prohibition amendment is not final until voters approve it at the general election. Announcement made at the Secretary of State Amesburg’s office in Lincoln.
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Lincoln
Neb
State Supreme Court
We District Court
Nebraska
Secretary of State
Amesburg
Hair-Cutter Gutierre Cleared in Casper Case
Casper authorities declare E Gutierre a Mexican arrested for holding a gun to a woman while cutting her hair is not the wanted Cheyenne suspect. The Cheyenne fugitive is hospitalized in Denver with two bullet wounds after a separate incident.
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E. Gutierre
Casper
Cheyanne
F. Embrey
Gutierre
Denver
Schenck Returns to State for Immigration Work
Roy W. Schenck, Wyoming’s first Immigration commissioner under Gov Garey, has returned to the state on business with the Interate of westerners in the fields after a stint in France with the engineering corps.
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Roy W. Schenck
Wyoming
Joseph M. Garey
Gover
Immigration Department
Gasper
Interaete of
Vasterners
France
Senators to Put Wilson on Stand Open Peace Talks Forum
President Wilson will address the Senate Foreign Relations committees at the White House to discuss the peace negotiations and the treaty. The session will be an open forum with the public invited to hear every word spoken, a unprecedented display of transparency.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate Foreign Relations Committees
White House
Missionary leader Nora Mudspeth linked to Prussia and Har rington
Commandant Nora Mudspeth head of Salvation Army in Oakland Oregon is described as a descendant of Frederick the Great and Lord Harrington. The article notes her service across France England Scotland Ireland and various U S states and her role in peace delegation work at Versailles. It previews an interview with Thomas F Millard for the inside story on the Shantung negotiations and the league covenant.
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Nora Mudspeth
Salvation Army Maternity and Rescue
Oakland
Oalif
Frederick the Great
Prussia
Lord Harrington
England
Salvation Army
France
Scotland
Ireland
Janer
Versailles
League Ofliens
Japan
Shantung
Wilson
Thomas F. Millard
City to Investigate Water Rent Defrauds
Cheyenne officials report plumbers to be arrested as city inspectors uncover five new houses illegally connected to the water system. City Engineer W. Glafcke says a canvass will soon verify all new connections and ensure charges are paid. Commissioner Edward T. Storey vows a full citywide check.
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Cheyenne
Cerace Ti
W. Glafcke
Edward T. Storey
War camp service agent alleges driver and merchant collusion
A partial courtroom fragment shows a war camp service agent accusing a driver and a merchant of collusion with decoy soldiers. The speaker claims the remarks were made to defend the soldier at the fort and to support actions related to the camp.
Conference outlines fight on Plumb plan in railroad issue
ChicagoAug 18 Industrial organizations from 21 states in the National Conference of State Manufacturers Associations planned a fight against government ownership or operation of railroads as outlined in the Plumb plan. Richard H Write president of the conference sent the call to members citing opposition to government control of railroads. The report also mentions taxi abuses at Carey avenue and Lincoln Highway with calls for action by officials and possible discussions with General O Neil at Port Rosse ll to bar persistently offensive cabs.
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Chicago
National Conference of State Manufacturers Associations
Ind Meating
Richard H. Write
Smith offers to rent south side fire hall for year in exchange for painting
George A Smith proposes renting the Blgvenby and Warren street fire hall on the south side and paying yearly rent with painted work on the old hall. He pledges to varnish benches and keep the hall ready for Salvation Army use, without interfering with existing operations. Commissioners will review the proposition today.
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George A. Smith
South Side
Blgvenby
Warren
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