Smokers Shoulder War Cost Burden Beginning Monday
A new war tax on tobacco products takes effect Monday raising costs for all smokers from pipes cigars and cigarettes. The article notes the exact amount is unknown but confirms another price increase is expected affecting Durham tobacco gold tipped brands and premium pipes. General Sherman is cited to assert the wartime burden on civilians.
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Act of Congress
Durham
Jimmy
General Sherman
Burns Citizen Tries to Be Modern Adam
John Anderson was arrested at Burns by the sheriff and jailed to be examined on insanity charges. He wandered naked through Burns then wore clothes and claimed to be a prairie dog crawling on all fours as a Union Pacific train passed. At Cheyenne the jailer reported he has shown no signs of insanity.
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John Anderson
Burns
Anderson
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Riot at Camp Logan Leaves Many Dead in Houston Outbreak
Associated Press reports a midnight riot involving the Twenty fourth United States infantry at Camp Logan Houston killing twelve white civilians police officers and guards and injuring numerous others including women and children. Captain Mates of A battery Illinois was among the dead after attempting to intervene as Negro soldiers ran rampant. The clash followed the arrest of two Negro soldiers earlier in the day.
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Associated Press
Houston
Tex
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Camp Logan
Illinois Guards
4. W. Mattes
Second Illinois Field Artillery
Red Cross Day in Cheyenne Raises Funds
Cheyenne events boosted the Wyoming Red Cross coffers with about 2000 dollars from a racing gate tally of 1600 plus additional live ball receipts. Flower sales by local young women, ticket sales before 10 pm, and contributions from Mower girls added to the total, with doors still open and more expected. The Frontier celebration share went to Red Cross, and the Frontier committee aided with 1000 dollars from their take. Wyoming led the nation in Red Cross Christmas seal purchases.
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Wyoming Red Cross
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Red Cross
The
Racing Association
Lutheran Minister Sent to Fort Riley for War Service
United States Marshal Flyan ordered Rev. William G. Krauleidis, pastor at Riverdale Lutheran Church, to Fort Riley Kansas for munition during the war. He has been held on charges of moral conduct related to alleged improper actions within the church and awaits the war’s end before interment camp assignment.
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Omaha
Aus
United States
Marshall Flyan
William G. Krauleidis
Fort Riley
Kan
Krawleidis
Lutheran Church
Four Taxi Drivers Arrested For Speeding In Cheyenne
Four taxi drivers were taken into custody in Cheyenne last night after speeding incidents. The men E. M. Morgan Dick Hatcher B Silver and Harold C. Cashman were bonded at 10 dollars each and are to appear in police court today. Police warn only compliant drivers may operate taxis and that persistent speeders will be banned from driving or working for others.
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E. M. Morgan
Dick Hatcher
Silver
Harold C. Cashman
Cheyenne
Jap Mission Arrives in National Capital
Viscount Ishii special ambassador and head of the Japan mission to the United States presented credentials to President Wilson and carried an autographed letter from the emperor congratulating the United States on entering the war against Germany.
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Washington, D. C
Viscount Ishii
Japan
United States
Wilson
Germany
Argentine Demands Refused by Kaiser
Germany replied to the Argentine note demanding compensation for the torpedoed Argentine ship and a pledge not to torpedo Argentine vessels again. Berlin officially announced that Germany has not conceded these demands but an amicable settlement remains possible.
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Zurich
Germany
Berlin
Wyoming Boys May Go East Early Move to France Is Seen
Washington war department indications said the Forty first national guard from Washington Oregon Montana Idaho and Wyoming would be sent to Camp Greene Charlotte North Carolina for training. Camp Fremont at Palo Alto was abandoned due to local demands for a sewer system, though officials cite cost and future eastern camps as the real reason. About 1800 workers were paid off with many discharged and some asked if they preferred construction in France or shipbuilding.
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Wyoming
France
Washington, D. C
War Department
Forty-first National Guard
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Idaho
Camp Greene
Charlotte
N. C
Fremont
Palo
Alto
Cal
Draft Fleeing Mexicans Leave Crops to Suffer
In Brownsville Texas the city board of development reports hundreds of Mexicans and Mexican Americans fleeing into Mexico to avoid the draft. They warn a labor shortage will harm food production in the lower Rio Grande valley and urge Senators Culberson and Sheppard and Congressman Garner to press Washington for relief. The appeals state the winter truck crop exceeds 500000 cars and is menaced by the labor shortage.
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Brownsville
Tex
Mexico
Rio Grande Valey
Board of City Development Today
Culberson
Sheppard
Garner
Washington
Indians Granted Draft Exemption Under New Ruling
The war department ruled that tribal Indians are not subject to the army draft as non citizens and may claim exemptions like aliens. The decision, sought by tribal counsel, could exempt over 20,000 Indians, with many in the West awaiting the ruling.
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Washington, D. C
War Department
West
Canadians Within Short Distance of Coveted Objective
Canadians advancing near Lens after dawn assault on the Grassier front. Intense bombardment preceded the attack as British lines held firm amid bayonet fighting with exhausted German defenders. The Grassier acts as a buffer between Canadiens and Lens defenses, with tunnels and dugouts used beneath the city outskirts.
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Lens
Rilwow
Dons
Russian provisional government delays constituent assembly plan
The Russian provisional government postpones the selection to the constituent assembly until November 2. The first meeting of the assembly is now set for December 11.
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Petrograd
Rus
Red Cross Benefit Racing Thrills at Frontier Park
Thursday afternoon at Frontier Park delivered high class racing for Red Cross devotees. Cunair won the opener, Roscas captured the feature Red Cross purse in a nose finish ahead of Charley McFerran, and Jockey Matthews rode two winners including Roscas. Asama and Smiling Ann won the sixth and seventh races. ladies admitted free on this race day.
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Frontier Park
Red Cross
Cunair Wos
Satisfied
Crankie
San Bernito
Blue Rock
Roscas
F. Dahnke
Charley McFerran
W. W. Clark
Bolala
Vaile
Ramsey
Matthews
Asama
Smiling Ann
Overnight Entries and Claiming Races Summary
Official overnight entries list six claiming races at one meeting, detailing purses, distances, horses and handlers. Notable names include Bir Doke, Dan Hoberts, Shena, and Stanley, with apprentice allowances noted and post times around 2100.
Alderson Declared Not Rightful Head at Colorado School of Mines
Denver August 24. Vitornes General Wabbard ruled that Victor Alderson has no right to exercise the duties or power of the president of the Colorado School of Mines. The attorney general states the appointment was made by the board of trustees as a group and not by any individual acting alone.
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Alderson
School of Mines
Denver
Vitornes
Wabbard
Colorado School of Mines
Victor
Folijgde School of Mines
Sys
Thegal Heraier
Board of Trustees
Ship Building Board Shows Real Activity
The Ship Building Board reports real activity with estimates totaling about 12.60 million dollars for completion of the government program. Congress will review the sums once President Viienti approves, with the matter routed to the Treasury for priority handling.
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Ship Building Board
Cengres
Sum
Viienti
Reichstag to Frame Reply to the Pope
German leaders in the Reichstag plan a reply to the papal peace note. Officials indicate any position will hinge on a ten to eleven compromise and the proposed peaceful settlement outlined by the Vatican.
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Reichstag
Cearg
Michaelis
Amerterdam
Reidhelae
Vine
Anthracite Coal Prices Set by Federal Orders
The statement issued under President Wilson sets September 1 price ranges for anthracite coal from 4 to 4 per ton. Jobbers may add up to 20 cents per ton for deliveries east of Buffalo, while other allowed profit margins are specified for bituminous coal and rescreening costs. Regulators plan further steps to fix retail coal prices once distribution programs and FTC approval are in place.
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Washington, Llc
Maeda
Wilson
Ilamy
Field
Willlame Collea
Bomed Com
Buffalo
Atlantia
Federal Trade Commission
Ituraeths Ieee
Texas House Yates to Impeach the Governor
A fragmentary report notes actions in the Texas House involving impeachment moves against the governor. The piece references Speaker Yates and appears to document debates, votes, and related proceedings in a contested legislative scene.
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Texas
House
Yates
Germany Forces Dutch Ship Use Policy Amid War Tensions
Washington reports Germany demands exclusive Dutch ship use and seeks five years of Dutch shipyard control to support Berlin's war production. Officials said Holland must abandon plans to build or operate vessels for non German purposes, while Denmark Sweden and Norway show tentative alignment with neutral positions.
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Washington, Ib
Germany
von Hillandl
Netherlands
Tie
Lansing
Offes
Holland
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