Oil Merger Rumors Sweep Wyoming Oil Fields
Rumors of a Wyoming oil company merger persist despite denials and are said to involve Standard Oil interests in the Midwest Refining sector. Reports claim substantial land rights in Salt Creek and surrounding fields, with stock market activity reflecting investor caution as officials weigh consolidation.
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Standard Oil Group
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Midwest Refining Company
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Big Muddy
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Greybull
Interior Department
Speculators Blamed for Soaring Wing Costs
Washington reports from a nationwide inquiry say soaring prices for essentials result from speculative manipulation of food and other commodities. Investigators highlight alleged cornering schemes driving prices upward and coordinate action across government agencies and US attorneys to curb the rising cost of living.
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Washington
Itu- Silam
United States
Two Americans Tortured and Slain by Villa at Parral
Reports from El Paso say Villa bandits killed Howard Gray an American mining man in Parral on November 6 and mutilated ranch superintendent Foster before burning him. Edgar Koch the German vice consul was threatened with execution but survived. Villa later moved toward Chihuahua City as Col. Helttan led the garrison.
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Parral
Foster
Washington
Guillermo Snyman
W. D. Snyman
Chihuahua City
Edgar Koch
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Santa Rosalia
Gorgonio Helttan
Statevo
Jimenex
Anti-Suffrage Convention Opens in Washington
Delegates from across the country attend the first national anti suffrage convention in Washington. Speakers including Mrs Arthur M Dodge oppose a federal suffrage amendment and argue women should serve the nation in other fields. Ellu Root warns that federal control undermines state sovereignty and American institutions.
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Arthur M. Dodge
National Association
Ellu Root
Steamer Santa Barbara in distress off Oregon coast
The steamer Santa Barbara with a crew of 21 was reported in distress off Nehalem Oregon. The tug Wallula was sent to assist as ring buoys and lumber washed ashore. The ship had departed South Bend Oregon for San Diego California yesterday.
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Wilson Hosts Dinner for Democratic Party Chairman
President Wilson hosted a White House dinner honoring Democratic National Chairman Vance McCormick and progressive leaders who aided the recent campaign victory. The event, in late December, featured toasts to McCormick and other supporters including Senator Wallis and Bainbridge Colby, with Wilson praising their campaign management.
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White House
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Balnbridge Colby
Farmers urged to adopt state operation plan
Farmers in the great grain states began steps to establish a cost system amid discussions at the conference on marketing farm credits. Grain growers debated methods to determine marketing costs from the field onward as they push for a fairer share of profits.
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Offers 2 Places in Cabinet to Labor Party
London December 7 Lloyd George formally accepted the offices of prime minister and first lord of the treasury and will soon submit a preliminary list of proposed ministers. A strong business cabinet is anticipated as Parliament meets and a full ministry may be named by Tuesday with possible Labor party cabinet posts.
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British cabinet upheaval names Lloyd George premier
The week sees Werbert Henry Asquith replaced by David Lloyd George as prime minister. Germany hails the change as England seeking victory and showing decisive leadership with a strong hand. Other nations view it as Britain’s effort to win the war with minimal constraints.
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Great Britain Imposes New Ban on American Trade via Sweden
The British embassy issued a circular outlining restrictions on shipments through the blockade line to Sweden used for exports to Russia. Only thirty four commodities may depart, and clearance requirements must be met before insurance letters are issued. The move reflects a clash of Sweden and Britain trade policies amid wartime tensions.
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Government Plans to Lower Prices Through Production Growth
Secretary Houston's annual agriculture report urges stronger pure food laws, better food and drug inspection, and enhanced production and distribution to cut living costs. It notes stable per capita food output aside from meat and dairy, calls for more sheep farming and broader crop rotation, and emphasizes disease and pest control and rural finance.
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Houston
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Department
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Lucresce
Improved Marketing of Livestock and Meats Urged
A four year program begun in 2013 aimed at improved marketing of livestock and meats has progressed. The department reports 64 stockyard companies now provide monthly receipts and shipments data and a uniform marketing records system is in place. Studies covered marketing methods and costs and a plan for a demonstration market news service is outlined.
Margaret Deutinger Acquitted in Husband Murder Trial
In Newark, Miss Margaret Deutinger was acquitted of killing her husband Cristof Reutinger, a wealthy coal merchant, last July. The jury had previously disagreed. Deutinger testified she acted in self defense amid alleged ongoing mistreatment since marriage.
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Margaret Deutinger
Cristof Reutinger
Lasta
Reutinger
Utah Train Crash Claims Two Lives in Rear End Collision
Price Utah Dec 7 Tony Verda of Helper and William Wallace of Cameron were killed when a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train rear ended another here. Six were injured among them Mrs Glen Dallinger formerly of Grand Junction with both legs broken and Ula Parish of Douglas Wyoming with superficial injuries.
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Helper
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Glen Dallinger
Grand Junction
Ula Parish
Douglas
Wyo
Defense Bill On Track Amid Rapid House Committee Action
Washington officials report the House committee moving quickly to draft a defense bill worth 800 million dollars. Leaders anticipate reporting the air appropriation measure imminently as part of ongoing defense legislation.
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Cotomitiee Om Seranautics
Word Committee
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Heckver
Teuton Advance is Unchecked and Slav Attack Fails
Berlin reports no major battles yesterday as Russian efforts in the west faltered. Bucharest was said captured with little resistance and greeted by flowers. Bulgarians forced British back in Macedonia. German governor to Ma nu nia von Tulff travels to impose order amid Romanian chaos.
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German Note Hardens U Boat Policy On Sinking Arabia
Washington reports a German note accepts sinking of the British liner Arabia without warning as an auxiliary warship claim. The note says if official data show Arabia was a passenger ship, the error would be corrected and consequences would follow.
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