Wyoming livestock value cited in state report
Dr A W French state veterinarian filed a biennial report with Governor Kendrick noting the USDA estimate that Wyoming's total livestock value reaches 90 million dollars. He cites a surge of rural immigration and large cattle imports, with dairy cattle imports exceeding prior years.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Wyoming
A. W. French
Kendrick
French
Middle West
Russians Beat Romanians in Central Front Advance
Berlin reports heavy fighting on the Romanian center as von Mackensen’s forces press toward Bucharest area near Receanu between the capital and Buşeiu. Prisoners increase while Romanian resistance weakens. multiple fronts show setbacks for the Allies in the Balkans and Carpathians.
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Jalomitxa
Reoceanu
Bucharest
Buszeau
Teutons
Berlin
Macedonia
Cyclades
Aegean Sea
Oil Holders Face Federal Court Injunction in Grass Creek Case
Federal Judge John A. Riner imposed an injunction forbidding H. M. Nantz from paying $92,000 held in court after N. F. Clark claimed a contract for 700,000 shares of Mexico Petroleum stock. The case ties the Valentine Interests to the Mexico Wyoming Petroleum, Great Dome Oil, and related Denver attorneys amid bankruptcies and conflicting court rulings.
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Oif
Grass Creek
Valentine
Mexico-Wyoming Petroleum Company
Great Dome Oil Company
Denver
John A. Riner
H. M. Nantz
Fifth Judicial District
Percy A. Metz
N. F. Clark
Metz
Mexico-Petroleum Company
Mexico-Wyoming
Thermopolis
Wilson Plans No Changes in His Cabinet
Washington December 11 officials disclosed that President Wilson asked all cabinet members to remain in office after March 4 with possible exception of Attorney General Gregory. Rumors centered on McAdoo Houston and Baker with Houston on leave as chancellor of Washington University. If Gregory quits Baker would likely take his post and Vance McCormick would become secretary of war.
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Washington
Wilson
Gregory
McAdoo
Houston
Baker
Washington University
St. Loui
Vance C. McCormick
Improvements in Wyoming Institutions Report
The state board of charities and reform reports major progress in Wyoming institutions over two years. Net fund balances rose from 164 728 42 in 1916 to 251 807 49 under the current board. The study notes expanded work at the State hospital for the insane Wyoming penitentiary soldiers home and several hospitals and institutes. The board audited 451 accounts totaling 817 148 19 and urges a full time secretary to handle clerical work. Major 1915 workers include the Worland Industrial Institute housing for boys opened in 1916 and Big Horn Hot Springs improvements funded by chapter 129 laws 1915. Continued on Page Five
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State Board of Charities and Reform
State Hospital For the Insane
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Wyoming Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Home
Big Horn Hot Springs
Sheridan
Wyoming General Hospital
Casper
Wyoming School For Detectives
Wyoming Industrial Institute
State Board of Charities
Worland
Big Horn Hot Springs State Reserve
Wyoming
Army and Navy Push for Stricter National Defense
Secretary Daniels urged Congress to require steal companies and private firms to give the governmentovers oversight in wartime. Baker noted about half the national guardsmen had been federalized by August 31 without prior military training. Army officers studying the European war see volunteer enlistment as a factor in the cabinet crisis and plan to recommend universal military training.
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Washington
Congress
Army
Navy
Daniels
House Naval Committee
Baker
Clark
Mexican Loses Appeal From Murder Conviction
Washington Dec 11 The Supreme Court affirmed Benito Lovato of Taos New Mexico murder conviction for killing Juan Trujillo in 1909. Lovato was sentenced to seven to ten years and alleged trial irregularities.
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Washington
Benito Lovato
Taos
N. M
Juan Trujillo
Supreme Court
Lovato
Warnings of German Warship Seen in South Atlantic
British cruisers in West Indian waters warn allied merchantmen to watch for an armed German steamer believed active in the South Atlantic. Wireless messages describe the craft as having two funnels and a straight stern.
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Miami
Fia
West Indian
South Atlantic
Masked Bandits Loot Varmers State Bank at Veinita
In Veinita Oklahoma masked bandits robbed the Varmers State Bank of about 10000 dollars this afternoon. They tied up cashier J B Martin inside the vault and escaped in an automobile. Two hours later the trail grew cold with little chance of catching the daring robbers.
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Veinita
Okla
Dec
Varmers
J. 8
Martin
Tunch
Immigration Bill Stalled Over Race Exclusion Debate
In Washington the immigration bill faced opposition in the Senate as debate over excluding aliens by race heated. Senator Works reserved a separate vote on a Hindus and Asiatics exclusion amendment, arguing it would leave the U S at Japan's mercy. The session extended beyond an hour with no action as a veto threat loomed from the President on the bill with the literacy test provision.
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Washington
Senate
Works
California
United States
Marcy
Japan
General Joffre to be replaced as French army head
Reports from Washington allege that General Joffre and General Castelnau will be removed as heads of the French armies. General Petain, Verdun hero, is expected to succeed Joffre, with Briand's unclear political future delaying the move aboard.
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Joffre
Russia
England
France
Castelnau
Washington
Petain
Verdun
Briand
President approves inquiry into high cost of living
President Wilson sanctions a Justice Department probe into soaring prices. Officials say focus lies on food transportation efficiency and farm production rather than prosecutions. Special Assistant Geo W Anderson leaves for Cleveland and Chicago to lead grand jury work. subpoenas issue to leading firms as officials seek broader anti conspiracy law reforms.
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Washington
Wilson
Department of Justice
Geo. W. Anderson
Federal
Cleveland
Chicago
Grand Jury
Anderson
Middle West
Adamson Case Set for Jan. 8
The supreme court will hear arguments on January 8 regarding proposed supplementary legislation by Congress. All other issues will be given a second place to settle the controversy. The law becomes effective January 1 and wages due railroad employees under the act will be kept separate until final decision.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Crmgrees
Neutrals urged to unite against German actions
Amsterdam dispatch urges neutral nations including the United States to collective action to press Germany to end deportations and “enslavement of the Belgians.” The call cites Wilson and argues only united neutrals can stop the carnage in northern France and western Russia.
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London
Associated Press Today
Amesterdam
Holland
League of Neutral States
Wilson
Molland
United States
Germany
France
Rusia
France Abandons 45 Years of Infantry Tactics
Paris dispatch reports France scrapping nearly half a century of infantry drill as the army adopts new offensive and defensive formations. Demonstrations at a military school show a self contained unit with integrated rifles bayonets and ammunition handling able to operate without heavy artillery support.
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France
Associated Preas
Epee
Getlan
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Asell
State Department of Education
Army and Navy
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Adamson
America
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Grew
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POR
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Marne
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