Oil Merger in Wyoming Report Sparks Stock Moves
Reports of a proposed merger among Wyoming oil firms persist despite denials and are said to involve Midwest Refining and major players like Standard Oil. The Denver Mining Record notes stock moves and says patented land in Salt Creek and nearby fields could sustain thirty years of operation. Continued activity and withdrawals are tied to Interior Department policy.
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Wyoming
East
Woming
Midwest
Standard of! Group
Cirelea
Indiana Pipe Line Company
Standard Oil Group
Denver Mining
Midwest Refining Company
Salt Creek
Big Muddy
Elk Casin
Greybull
Interior Department
Speculators blamed for wing cost rise
Washington reports government findings from a nation wide inquiry into the high cost of living. Investigators say price hikes come from alleged manipulations by speculators in food and commodities. Focus centers on the alleged corner pushing prices toward a pinnate level as officials pledge broad agency action.
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Washington
Itu- Silam
United States
Two Americans Tortured and Slain by Villa at Parral
Refugees report Howard Gray an American miner was killed when Villa bandits entered Parral on November 6. American ranch superintendent Foster was mutilated hanged and burned. Edgar Koch the German vice consul faced execution threats but was later rescued. Villa’s forces recruited locals and relocated toward Chihuahua City amid a tense retreat.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
Howard Gray
Parral
Foster
Washington
Guillermo Snyman
W. D. Snyman
Chihuahua City
Edgar Koch
Koch
Santa Rosalia
Gorgonio Helttan
Statevo
Jimenex
Anti-Suffrage Convention Opens in Washington
Delegates from all regions attend the first national anti suffrage convention in Washington. Speakers including Mrs Arthur M Dodge denounce federal suffrage amendment while Ellu Root argues against government by one state over another.
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Washington
Arthur M. Dodge
National Association
Ellu Root
Steamer Santa Barbara in Distress Off Oregon Coast
The steamer Santa Barbara with a crew of 21 is reported in distress off Nehalem Oregon as the tug Wallula departs to help. Ring buoys marked Santa Barbara and lumber wash ashore at Nehalem while the vessel was bound from South Bend to San Diego.
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Astoria
Ore
Santa Barbara
Nehalem
Wallula
Santa Barba
South Bend
San Diego
Cal
Wilson Dines With Party Chairman and Supporters
President Wilson hosted a White House dinner for Democratic National Chairman Vance McCormick and several progressive leaders who aided the recent campaign victory. He praised the campaign managers and proposed toasts to McCormick, Senator Walte, and Bainbridge Colby among others.
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Washington
Dec. T
Wilson
White House
Vance McCormick
Woulen
Vamee McCormick
Waleh
Balnbridge Colby
Farmers urged to adopt state operation plan
Farmers in the great grain states voiced a push to establish a cost system as the national conference on marketing farm credits met. Grain growers discussed methods to determine marketing costs from the field onward during the Chicago session.
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Chicago
Middle West
North
Lloyd George forms new cabinet and Labor offers
London December 7 David Lloyd George accepted the offices of prime minister and first lord of the treasury and outlined plans for a new administration. Reports say Liberal leaders and Bonar Law supporters loom large as possible ministers with speculation they may offer Labor two cabinet posts one in the war council and one under secretaryship.
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London
David Llord- George
Treasury
Central News
Lloyd-George
Labor Party
War Council
Asquith Wl
Liberal Party
Andrew Bonar Law
Lloyd- George
Law
Lloyd George
Bonar Law
Lord Curzon
the Earl of Derby
Lord Milner
Winston Churchill
Lord Robert Co
British cabinet upheaval as Lloyd George becomes premier
Dramatic shift in Britain sees Werbert Henry Asquith replaced by David Lloyd George as prime minister. Germany hails the change as England's desperate bid for victory, while other nations view it as a sign of renewed resolve and a strong leader given wide powers.
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Werbert Henry Asquith
David Lloyd-George
Germany
England
Britain imposes new ban on American trade via Sweden
Washington reports Britain issues a circular detailing restricted shipments through the blockade line into Sweden, limiting exports to Russia to thirty four commodities. Letters of insurance require compliance as Britain and Sweden clash over trade policies.
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Great Britain
America
Sweden
Washington
Hissin
Russia
Mackade
Government Plans to Cut Prices Through Production Drive
Secretary Houston's annual Agriculture Department report urges higher production and better distribution to lower living costs. It emphasizes strengthening the pure foods law, improving food and drug inspections, expanding sheep farming, stabilizing crops, and expanding livestock. The document notes 16 year population growth of 33 percent and calls for broader production areas and improved rural finance.
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Washington
Houston
Department of Agriculture
Congress
Department
United States
Lucresce
Improved Marketing of Livestock and Meats Urged
A four year program begun in 2013 has been largely carried out to improve marketing of livestock and meats. The department reports plans for a demonstration market news service and has arranged monthly livestock receipts and shipments with 64 stockyard companies.
Wife acquitted in Newark coal merchant murder case
Margaret Deutinger was today found not guilty of murdering her husband Cristof Reutinger a wealthy coal merchant last July. The jury had disagreed at the prior trial with Deutinger testifying that she killed in self defense citing years of mistreatment.
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Newark
Nsn
Margaret Deutinger
Cristof Reutinger
Lasta
Reutinger
Two Utah men killed in rear end Denver and Rio Grande collision
Price Utah Dec. 7 Tony Verda of Helper and William Wallace of Cameron were killed in a rear end collision involving a Denver and Rio Grande passenger train at Warrock. Six were injured including Mrs. Glen Dallinger with both legs broken and Ula Parish of Douglas Wyoming with superficial injuries.
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Price
Utah
Tony Verda
Helper
William Wallace
Cameron
Denver and
Rio Grande
Glen Dallinger
Grand Junction
Ula Parish
Douglas
Wyo
Defense bill progress in Washington reported at 400 million likely
The House War and Means committee moves quickly toward framing a 400 million national defense bill. Chairman Charles Welcott notes air appropriation details and rapid reporting anticipated. Officials say control measures depend on all committees and sources who gathered data for long range plans.
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Wasilington
Dee T
House
Wilnery
Choleman Deet
Uhiletimes Br
Charles Welcott
Cotomitiee Om Seranautics
Word Committee
Ora
Heckver
Teuton Advance Is Unchecked In Romania War Dispatch
Berlin reports Bucharest captured with little resistance as German forces advance east of the Transylvanian Alps amid chaos in Romania. Rumanians flee homes. German governor general Von Tulff to restore order and manage vast German stores.
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Bucharest
Transylvanian Alps
Danube
Berlin
Macedonia
Lutsk
Vienna
Athens
Rumania
von Tulff
Polan
Warsaw
Manunia
German note sharpens U boat dispute
Washington reports a German note accepting responsibility for sinking the British liner Arabia without warning. The note claims the submarine commander believed the vessel an auxiliary warship. If official data prove Arabia was a passenger liner, Berlin says the error would be corrected and consequences would follow.
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Washington
Orimaby
Arabia
Compindor
United States
Mediterranean
Ite
Newular
Pute
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