Amuse Owner Not Present at Divorce Hearing
Carl Ray known as Melvin A. Barringer, alleged bigamist, did not appear in Cheyenne for a divorce decree on September 27 1916. Judge Tidball sat in place of Mentzer. decree granted on desertion grounds amid deposition evidence. Ray claims residency in Cheyenne for business, and that the wife vanished after $10000 paid. she faces conduct unbecoming a wife.
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Carl Ray
Amuse Theatre
Melvin A. Barringer
Los Angeles
Cheyenne
District Court
Ray
J. Tidball
Laramie
Mentzer
Santa Barbara
Cal
Barringer
Michigan
California
Fairbanks Pallbearer for Jim Kidd in Hollywood
Cheyenne reports Jim Kidd once Wyoming rodeo star dies of pneumonia. Funeral in Hollywood today then burial back home expected next Sunday with pallbearers including Douglas Fairbanks and other notable film cowboys.
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James “Kid” Willoughby
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Harry Gant
Los Angeles
Charles Hirsig
Hollywood
M. E. Crager
Chehalis
Wash
F. C. Mallard
Warren Avenue
Douglas Fairbanks
Cal
Los Angeles Examiner
Range Rovers
Jim Kid
Jim
Jim Kidd
William Gettinger
Westner Pegg
Harry Carey
Fred Burns
Harry Burns
Bud Osborne
Independent Refinery Planned in Basin and New Oil Firms Enter Scene
Basin gains oil industry momentum as Consumers' Oil & Refining Co plans a spring refinery with 1000 barrels per day capacity and Torchlight field rights. 1200 acres held, one producing well, contracts awarded for two more. Liberty Oil & Gas Co of Seattle also enters Basin with a standard rig on Daisy Tillard land east of the bridge, led by C. E. Russell.
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Basin
John ©. Roberts
Consumers’ Oil & Refining Co
Tulsa
Okla
Billings
Roberto
Torchlight Field
Torchlight Dome
W. @. Burke
O H. B. Stadler
Fromberg
Landis
Liberty Oil & Gas Co
Seattle
Peace notes shift focus to London as peace move proceeds
Washington reports the central powers peace proposals have moved to allied capitals, shifting interest to London. Officials anticipate Lloyd George's forthcoming Commons speech while noting no official comment from the American government. The British note is expected in London by Tuesday.
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Washington
London
Wilson
Lloyd-George
Denver lawyer chosen to aid Clyde B Pearson death penalty fight
James H Brewster of Denver has been retained to represent Clyde B Pearson, accused killer of Sheriff Frank B Roach, as efforts to avoid execution intensify in Colorado. The defense draws support from Denver club women and recalls Brewsters prior involvement with labor causes and Colorado coal strikes.
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Clyde B. Pearson
Frank B. Roach
Colorado
James H. Brewster
Denver
Michigan
Pearson
Brewster
Minnehaha Park
Denver Club
Mexican Envoy From Villa Seeks Peace Talks
An emissary claiming to represent Villa arrived in El Paso and offered that a conference with General Scott could settle frictions between the United States and Mexico. The envoy praised Scott, said Villa bears no ill will toward the American people, and noted past near settlement of the Mexican question.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
General Scott
United States
Mexico
Scott
Carranza
Agua Prieta
Weather forecast for the week in western regions
Rocky Mountain and Plateau regions see generally fair skies with near average temperatures. Local snow possible in northern portions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Rocky Mountain
Plateau
Germany Ready to Discuss Peace Terms and Disarmament
The German Ambassador von Bernstorff announced in Washington that Germany stands ready to present allies with a full peace conference terms statement. He cited readiness to discuss disarmament and a league to guarantee lasting peace, after a brief meeting with Secretary of State Lansing. The United States awaits an invitation to act as mediator amid diverse proposals from seven belligerent nations.
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United States
Duma
Russia
Germany
von Bernstorff
Lansing
Count Bernstorff
Guardsmen Die of the Measles in Army Hospital
Deming New Mexico December 16 two more cases of measles proved fatal yesterday at the base hospital Privates Coy Tedford of the Second Arkansas infantry and Jesse W Williams of Company KF First Arkansas infantry died at the hospital Their homes were in Harrison Arkansas and Little Rock Arkansas.
French take key positions north of Verdun in major victory
Four French divisions won a decisive victory north of Verdun over a German force of at least five divisions. They wrested from the enemy Papperill Louvemont crest Hill and the forts at Hardaumont and Bezonvaux, while the Germans did not counter attack to regain the ground.
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Papper Ill
Louvemont
Fosses Wood
la Hauche
Hassoule Wood
Douaumont Fort
Hardaumont
Douaumont
Vaux
Bezonvaux
Verdun
Wilson Believes End of Struggle Near
The ambassador met the state department for a brief briefing on whether the United States will refrain from urging Germany’s peace proposals now. Count Bernstorff did not discuss plans, but German officials feel America has left room to act later and see the door closing on the long war.
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State Department
Germany
Count Bernstorff
America
Wilson
Germany May Ease Belgian Deportation Policy
Washington observers sense possible softening of German policy toward Belgium as protests from the United States Spain Holland Switzerland and the Vatican influence Berlin. Officials doubtful of a dramatic shift but watch for quiet changes despite German government claims of necessity under international law.
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Germany
United States
Spain
Holland
Switzerland
Vatican
Washington
Christmas Ship Sails for Syria With Supplies
New York December 14. Former Ambassadors Straus and Morgenthau participated in ceremonies for the Caesar, America’s Christmas ship bound for Beirut with a quarter of a million dollars in food clothing and medical supplies for destitute Syrians and Armenians. Strauss said the relief effort stands as the finest expression of international friendship and peace.
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New York
Tex
Turkey
Straus
Morgenthau
America
United States
Caesar
Bierut
Strauss
Homestake Miners to Get Seven Percent Bonus
The Homestake Mining Company announces a seven percent bonus on all wages earned during the year. About 165000 dollars will be distributed to employees as the year’s bonus.
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Homestake Mining Company
Buffalo Bill Seriously Ill At Sister's Denver Home
Denver reports Col William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill is gravely ill at sister May Cody Decker’s home. Physicians cite a general breakdown at age 70 with family summoned from Cody, Wyoming as he battles a grave illness after returning from the Buffalo Bill Show season.
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Buffalo Bill
Denver
Willam F. Cody
Buffalo Hill
May Cody Decker
Jafayette Street
J. WH. Bast
Colonal Cody
Cody
Wye
Colonel Cody
New Emperor of Austria-Hungary Aims for Peace Move
Dispatches credit Emperor Charles with initiating a central powers peace effort. The young ruler sought to start his reign with peacemaking, prompting Emperor William to travel to Vienna for a personal interview. Charles later postponed the venture until Bucharest fell.
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Paris
Charles
Austria
Hungary
Berlin
William
Vienna
Diuchirest
Huntieh Embassy Advises Against Refusal on Peace Proposals
Washington 16 The Huntieh embassy advised the foreign office not to return a flat refusal to the German peace proposals for neutral opinion. With allied embassies here in close understanding it is believed the French and Russian embassies have taken the same action.
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Washington, Lee
Huntieh
Foreign Office
Temperance Orator Dr Howard H Russell Speaks Twice in Cheyenne
Two large Cheyenne audiences are expected to hear Dr Howard H Russell founder of the Anti Saloon League in two talks today. The Ohio temperance leader will speak at the Parish House this afternoon and again at 7 o clock at the Methodist Church for a mass meeting.
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Howard H. Russell
Ohio
Anti-Saloon League
Cheyenne
Stine Acquitted In Thermopolis Case
Harry Stine, former employee of the State Pedilateral school at Worland, was acquitted in district court in Thermopolis on a charge of embezzlement. The jury returned two ballots. Public sentiment favored the defendant. Attorney General A L D Preston assisted the prosecution.
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Thermopolis
Wyo
Harry Stine
Worland
A. L D. Preston
Papers Split on German Peace Terms in British Press
London editors diverge over Germany peace proposals with Times urging rejection and continued war while others call for outlining allies demands. Lloyds Weekly News cites labor leaders backing continued fighting as Stephen Walsh signals continuation in Parliament.
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London
Lloyd's Weekly News Today
Stephen Walsh
Lanashire
Healthful Climate Keeps Epidemics Out Says Wyman
The biennial Wyoming health report notes the sanitary climate reduced epidemics, but typhoid remains a concern due to water pollution and flies. It cites Crosby and Tiebo coal camps as fever hotspots and outlines measures improving conditions. Rabies fears prompted a quarantine against neighboring states. no Wyoming cases reported. Frantic paralargela had two cases with one death and recoveries overall. Crow Indian Reservation measures limited movement to prevent spread.
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Wyoming
Tee
W. A. Wyatt
Bound of Health
Wyman
Greybull
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