Wyoming Conductor Dies After Union Pacific Storm
G G States of Laramie, a Union Pacific freight conductor, died in a Laramie hospital from injuries suffered when a storm plow accident halted rail traffic between Medicine Bow and Lookout. The blizzard blocked lines for hours, left crews unable to light lanterns, and left trains at a standstill as snow piled up and winds worsened. States, 26, married, had 12 years with the railroad.
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Attorney General Urges State Fire Escape Laws
The biennial report by Attorney General D A Preston urges enactment of state fire escape laws for hotels, lodging houses, schools, theaters, factories and stores. He calls for penalties and clear definitions, plus reforms on licenses and inspections. The report covers cases, opinions, and state officer questions from 1915-16.
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Bitter Cold Grips Great Falls and Northwest
A severe cold wave hit Eastern Washington Idaho and Montana with Montana recording much lower readings than yesterday. Great Falls reported 37 below zero while regional towns endured extreme low temperatures across the area.
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Wyoming Weather: Fair Thursday with southeast chill
Forecast calls for clear to fair conditions across Wyoming on Thursday with cooler southeast winds. Friday brings unsettled skies and a chance of unsettled weather, while the northwest may see snow flurries and accumulating snow in higher elevations.
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City Officials Draft Fire Law to Safeguard Cheyenne
Cheyenne officials led by City Attorney Quark and Fire Chief Taylor work on a fire ordinance after a wave of public concern over buildings lacking fire escapes. They review five existing ordinances from Denver and Kansas City and draft provisions aimed at protecting landlords and builders while preventing tragedies like the Inter Ocean fire. Chief Taylor notes wind––not luck––often limits fires and stresses need for adequate fire escapes and water facilities.
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Cheyenne Fire Safety Urged After Big Blaze
Cheyenne residents praise the water service after the Inter Ocean fire, noting seventeen hose streams maintained pressure. Insurance man Wallace Bond warns buildings over two stories must add fire escapes and other precautions to save lives and property.
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Progress in Diplomatic Talks Amid War End Hope
Washington reports progress in diplomatic discussions between powers as President Wilson maintains hope that talks will hasten the war’s end. Germany signals willingness to disclose terms if talks proceed. Foreign responses remain cautious as observers note a gulf between central powers and entente allies.
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Bank Resources Exceed 15 Billions Setting New Mark
National bank resources rose to over 15 billion dollars, Comptroller Williams announced, up more than 4 billion in two years. The rise equals an 18 percent two year rate and surpasses a 1 billion reference to major world banks.
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U. S. Eyes South American Coal Market Study
Washington D. C. December 27. Officials of the department of commerce plan an inquiry into South American coal demand to aid American merchant marine. Grosvernor M. Jones, special agent, will lead the study and sail for South America in January. Latin America is seen as a promising field.
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Storm Death Toll Reaches At Least Twelve In Arkansas
In Arkansas the storm casualties remained at twelve with ongoing reports of new injuries. More than fifty were hurt, and property damage ran into hundreds of thousands of dollars. Five people in Leola were injured by electrical shocks as relief efforts spread to all affected districts.
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Carranza reply and Mexican forces loom over border talks
Washington reports indicate Mexican representatives sent Carranza's reply to American demands on the protocol. If approved the talks may continue and border policy stays, else the commission could wind up and adjourn. In Nuevo Leon and Chihuahua rumors of Villa forces moving toward Torreon surface as rail traffic aims to reopen links.
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Argentina Sees Universal Service Bill Model
Washington December 20 27 The Argentine military system serves as a model for the universal service bill under draft by army general staff officers. Details are not complete but aim to keep 500000 men under training with 2500000 reservists subject to call. The bill may be reported in about three weeks. It will include one year of intensive military instruction for all youths subject to its terms.
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Silver pins arrive for Red Cross Seals drive
Silver pins for the tuberculosis drive arrived yesterday and will be distributed to children who helped with the Christmas Red Cross seals sale. Distribution at Burlington station will be Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 pm.
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Adamson Bill Disputants to Try for Peace
New York December 27 Representatives on the national conference committee of Kilwara and four Brotherhoods of employes plan resume meetings tomorrow to seek an agreement on the application of the Adamson law. A ruling by the Supreme Court is expected later, with the switchmen’s case likely affecting railroad policy and compulsory arbitration proposals. Both sides aim to agree on key points and refer remaining questions to Goethals commission appointed by the president.
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Big Oil Center in German Trap Amid French Skirmishes
Report from Paris and Berlin describe German forces closing on Brofla and Danube oil centers while French and Russian fronts see artillery duels. Claims of repulsed incursions mix with ongoing spearhead battles along the Oyster and Auaifo fronts as Entente and Central Powers clash.
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British Army in France Responds to Peace Talk Proposals
In Paris dispatches soldiers and officers reject any notion of peace talks as premature and harmful. They question President Wilson and insist the army is ready to continue fighting, viewing hints of negotiation as a calculated move to ease Germany’s path.
Federal Farm Loan Banks to Open in Twelve Cities
Washington announces twelve cities to host federal farm loan banks including Springfield Baltimore Columbia Louisville St. Paul Omaha Wichita Spokane Berkeley and Houston. Stock subscriptions to begin within ten days with districts assigned to each city covering multiple states. Five directors will organize each bank.
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Bank charter plans outline public stock sale and officers
Directors will choose officers from among themselves for the new bank. Capital stock will be open to public subscription for thirty days, with the possibility of full subscription. The government will authorize the funds needed, and operations will begin soon as the bank becomes operative, with headquarters in Quin ha after relocation from the electrh district. Cheyenne and Denver were not selected.
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