Peace talks from the Vatican stir cautious hope
London reports a Vatican drawn peace chance amid meals within the Reichstag debates. Britain believes Austria Hungary tires of the war and Germany worries over losses, while allies plan a Paris talk under General Joffre to shape a stronger war effort. Greek and Balkan fronts see activity as Saloniki settlement develops.
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London
Vatican
Altho
Socialiss
Reichstag
War Council
Paris
Joffre
Balkana
Salonikct
Athens
Saloniki
Russia
France
Austra Lalian
Mesopotamia
Kut-El-Amara
Mirmora
Ismi
Yar Hissar
Insane Austrian Man Accused After Assaults in Rock Springs
In Rock Springs Wyoming a foreign born man, believed Austrian, terrorized schoolgirls and young teachers on the street. Jim was arrested Wednesday and jailed after being identified by several victims. Authorities doubt insanity but fear he may reoffend if released.
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Rock Springs
Wyo
Doc
Jim
Most Elaborate Program s Expense In Peace Times Submitted to Uncle Samuel
Washington dispatch reports the total federal outlay for the coming year at 1.285 billion dollars, a rise driven by military preparations and war-related needs. Key increases include substantial funds for army and navy, coast defenses, and diplomacy, with detailed jumps in treasury tax collection and commerce information gathering.
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Samuel
Washington, D. C
American Congress
Stranger in Cheyenne Arrested Over Real Estate Fraud Plot
A man named Fred Shadoan arrived in Cheyenne and sought property owners for fake real estate business plans. He claimed to have closed a deal for the F S King Bros ranch and passed a worthless grocery check. Police detained him for mental condition assessment and further investigation.
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Cheyenne
Fred Shadoan
Shadoan
F. S. King Bros
Lerame
F. S. King
King
High Finance
Fleming
Wyoming Weather Forecast Says Mostly Fair Days Ahead
The WAHRather forecast indicates generally fair weather for Wyoming on Tuesday and Wednesday with cooler temperatures by Wednesday. No precipitation is expected and winds remain light to moderate across the state.
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Wahrather
Wyoming
Annual coal mine report shows mixed output and fatalities
George N. Akin reports 1915 coal production in District No 2 Wyoming declined in Sheridan county due to warm weather while Hot Springs county rose with better rail service. Three fatal accidents occur at Gebomings Popows and Carney mine. 37 non fatal incidents noted. Total district output 1 805 520.5 tons from 2 416 miners over 1 714 days.
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George N. Akin
Wyoming
Kendrick
Akin
Sheridan County
Hot Springs
Kermet
Gebomings
Popows
Premonth
Carney
Carneyville
Bhert+dan county
Weston County
Devere Fremont
Converse County
Germany May Contest Withdrawal Of Attaches
Germany informed the United States it sought grounds for the withdrawal of Capt. Boy Ed and Capt. von Papen and asked for official responses from Ambassadors von Bernstorff and the Berlin foreign office. Secretary Lansing refused to discuss facts or sources, noting the standard that diplomatic officers may be removed for reasons. Berlin hints a contest only if based on Hamburg American trial or Archibald Dumba matter, and seeks safe return of the attaches.
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Washington
Germany
United States
State Department
Capain Boy-Ed
von Papen
von Hernstorff
Berlin
Archibald Dumba
Fear expressed for helpless freighter off California coast
A great northern freighter Minnesota drifts helplessly off Lower California as shipping men warn of danger from Cadro Inland. No word from Jagua has been heard. Tug Dauntless is expected to reach the disabled vessel after a radio report received in San Disco, California.
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San Disco
Cal
Unives
Great Northern
Minnesota
Lower California
Cadro
Jagua
Dauntless
Famous men comment on Ford peace plan ridicule
A compilation of opinions from prominent figures on Henry Ford's personal peace mission. Wilson and Taft mock it while Roosevelt, Bryan, Wanamaker and others offer mixed or supportive views. Critics call the plan grotesque and futile. some praise the aim but doubt its effectiveness.
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United States
Henry Ford
Wilson
Taft
Roosevelt
Congress girds for epoch making suffrage push in capital
Washington December reports show women pressing for constitutional amendment to grant suffrage. President Wilson pledges to confer with leaders as a White House demonstration unfolds with petitions, speeches on Capitol steps, Mondell introducing Susan B Anthony amendment, and a grand parade. Three suffrage measures debut in Congress.
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Washington, D. C
Congress
Wilson
White House
Capitol
Susan B. Anthony
House
Representative Mondell
Wyoming
Mondell
Baker
California
Meyer
London
Big Increase in Christmas Sales Seen in Cheyenne
Cheyenne merchants report 1915 sales higher than last year with a 16 to 20 percent rise in six months. Jewelers note many shoppers are now buying automobiles instead of jewelry, while stores in Cheyenne and nearby areas show expanded lines and new novelties.
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Cheyenne
Stam
Kervenne
Wyowing
Nebraska Primary Ballot Name Removal Sought
Lincoln Nebraska Secretary of State Pool received a letter from a colonel requesting that his name be removed from the presidential primary ballot. The note asks to discontinue pursuit of the Hepbliand candidacy in the state.
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Lincoln
Roosevelt
Nebraska
Unclear Names Placed In Head By Belebbor Poulson
Fragmentary report describes a dispute involving Mending and a party figure Poulson. The text references Witt A FPPC HPONK and Gear Aliu, with Poulson allegedly in Sundsace and a headline tied to a quarrel or outcome.
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Hvlett
Wee
Pee
Tony Tleehina
Belebbor
Poulson
Sundsace
First Day Reorganizes Congress with Clarke and Mann Leaders
On reopening, Speaker Parker returns to the chair and Rep Mann becomes minority leader. The Senate elects Senator Clarke of Arkansas as president pro tempore, while Vice President Marshall is absent. A vast wartime budget proposal totalling over 170 million dollars frames early sessions as men and many old timers return.
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Senator Clarke
Rep. Mann
Washington
Thee
Congress
House
Speaker Park
Representative Mann
Hogees
Lawsuit Over Damages Against Wyoming Coal Mine
In Sheridan Wyoming on December 6 Judge Purmelew directed verdict for the defendants in a case involving Calin and the estate of Myron Chamberlain. The claim sought 2000 in damages tied to an accident at the Monarch mine sourced to power from the Sheridan County Electric Company substation and transmission line.
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Sheridan
Wro
Calin
Adiot
Myron Chamberlain
Wyoming Coal Minion Company
Sheridan County Electric Computy
Madden Orlin
Purmelew
Deo
Monarch
Sheridan County Electric Company
Howe Tear Acme
England Mobilizes Munitions as War Effort Rises
Ottawa reports a speech claiming half of England’s population is producing munitions under Lloyd George’s direction. The speaker argued the national economy will win the war and cited Brand as a financial agent in the effort.
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Ottawa
England
Lloyd George
Kidnapped 15-year-old girl missing near Scottsbluff
A fifteen year old girl, daughter of Mandora Lenard, was abducted from a home near Scottsbluff. Police traced a vehicle to a nearby area but lost the trail. Authorities in western Nebraska and eastern Colorado are investigating with no arrest confirmed.
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Mandora
Lenard
Altiane
Ampute
Watt
Womeskins
Avai
Nebraska
Colorado
First Year Cost of New Army Navy Defense Plan
Washington figures propose a total defense budget of $363,827,333 for the first year. Army requests amount to $152,554,250 and Navy to $ a billion plus, with substantial increases for signals aviation and ordnance, and additional funds for clothing, equipment, ammunition, and maintenance. The plan includes a projected rise in overall military and naval outlays against the prior year and details allocations across departments and programs.
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Washington
D. C
Orberan
Theo Heaneli
War Department
T.bea
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