Wyoming House Resurrects Casper Wing Bill Amid Senate Doubt
The Wyoming House revived Sproul’s $36,000 appropriation for a new wing at the Casper state hospital on reconsideration after a 3 to 25 defeat. The bill then moved toward the Senate, with prospects uncertain. Other session notes included vetoes, monuments, and curtailment debates as the day’s features.
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Teutonic Allies to Resume Drive On Saloniki Front
The Teutonic allies engage along the Macedonian front with expected renewed fighting. British gains reported in France and activity continues on the eastern front. Berlin confirms no denial of Gerard’s departure until Germany is satisfied with American treatment of Bernstein.
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Berlin
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Wyoming urged as U S munitions center for government
The Wyoming proposal argues the state’s resources make it ideal for a national munitions plant and storage hub. Advocates cite wool and cattle industries for clothing and meat, abundant iron coal oil and metals, central U S location with rail and road access, and Fort D A Russell facilities ready to convert quickly.
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Lamont
Army
Navy
United States
Wyne
United Foe
Fr. D. A. Russell
Bexvery
Liquor Issue Moves Through Legislature as Bills Multiply
The liquor question remains alive in the legislature with seven bills introduced on liquor business and a measure to keep bars visible from streets passing the house on third reading. The Wilson Bill H. B. 97, aimed at preventing obstruction of saloon views, moves to the senate with broad support for further regulative measures.
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Jim Baker
Cheyenne
House of Representative
Wilson
Senate
Semrad
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T. H. Wilson
Thia
Hia
German Agents Reported In Mexico Planning Raids
EL PASO Texas February 8 United States secret service men under army direction monitor German agents in Juarez and interior Mexican towns fearing raids on U S territory if war breaks out Officials note German influence grows in commerce and that Tampico oil fields remain heavily guarded to protect revenue and supply for the English fleet
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Tex
Juarez
Chihuahus City
Mexico
United States
Secret Service
Army
Germany
Tampico
Mrs Penrose Ends Bandage Work in Austria
Vienna reports Mrs. Frederick C. Penrose wife of the American ambassador has closed her workshop after thirty months of producing bandages and dressings for the wounded. The late Emperor Francis Joseph had honored her efforts with a high order.
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Vienna
Austria
Frederick C. Penrose
Francis Joseph
Wealthy broker shot then killer ends his life
In New York on February 8 B P Cantrell, a rain coat manufacturer, shot Sol Friedman, a wealthy cotton broker, at his home during a reception injuring him seriously. Cantrell then killed himself, allegedly blaming Friedman for his financial reverse.
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G Rase
B. P. Cantrell
Sol Friedman
Cantrell
Friedman
Democrats Favor Revenue Measure
The administration revenue bill to raise about 250 million dollars and authorize a bond issue was practically agreed upon by the Senate Finance Committee Democrats and will go to a caucus tomorrow night.
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Washington
Administration
Senate Finance Committee
Government reassures no seizure of foreign assets in war
Washington February 8 The state department with President Wilson’s approval issued a formal statement assuring that the government has no intention of seizing bank deposits or other property belonging to any foreign subject even in wartime.
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Washington
State Department
Wilson
Britain Threatened by German Submarine Campaign Sinking 106500 Tons
The report states 21,505 tons of ships were sunk in 24 hours, including six British, one French, one Russian, one Swedish, and one Norwegian. For February 8 the four-day total is about 106,500 tons. Officials warn of continued ruthless submarine warfare threatening world merchant tonnage.
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Washington
Germany
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Lloyd's
Mexican dies after G and S crash near Cheyenne
John Genava, one of two Mexicans most seriously injured in the Colorado and Southern head on collision near Mile post No. 7 north of Cheyenne, died at St. John's hospital after being unconscious since arrival. The second Mexican sustained multiple fractures and eye injuries but regained consciousness. Engineer Charles J. Jones of No. 29 is injured but expected to recover. Guernsey residents W. E. Jackson and Miss Mabel Frahm, the most badly hurt passengers, are improving. Other injuries were minor. Continued on Page Six.
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Colorado & Southern
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Cheyenne
St. John's Hospital
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No. 29
W. E. Jackson
Guernsey
Mabel Frahm
William Moncur
Ryndam Warned By a Submarine Returning Home
The Holland-American liner Ryndam which sailed January 20 with the American consular agent to Luxembourg and nearly 100 other passengers is said to be returning to New York after a German submarine warned the steamer as it neared the war zone. A passenger wireless report says the ship was 14 hours from port when the warning was received.
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Ryndam
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Luxembourg
Germany Aids Gerard With Private Telegrams
Berlin reports Ambassador Gerard will depart on an undetermined date. German authorities pledge every facility to forward private telegrams for him and the American embassy staff. No serious worry is noted about German officials leaving the United States, according to the Overseas Agency.
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Gerard
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United States
Works Criticism Sparks Los Angeles Dissent
The Los Angeles city council unanimously adopts resolutions denouncing Senator John D. Works for criticizing President Wilson's policy as untimely and unpatriotic. The council states the city thoroughly dissents from such opinions and supports patriotic action.
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Cal
John DT
Senate
Wilson
Sweden Rejects Wilsons Neutrality Policy With Germany
STOCKHOLM Sweden Feb 8 The Swedish government rejects Wilsons suggestion that other neutrals join in severing diplomatic relations with Germany and says it will pursue a strictly neutral course while possible. The reply was delivered to the American minister today.
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Stockholm
Sweden
Wilson
Germany
Navy to patrol coast in war effort experts say
Experts stated today that guard of the American coast would be the navy's chief duty in wartime. If war comes the government would likely begin training a large army for overseas action if the conflict lasts long. The navy's share would be set by a council of the United States and allies, subject to U S approval.
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Washington
United States
Union League Club Endorses Wilson on German Break
The Union League Club in New York passed a resolution endorsing President Wilson’s plan to sever German relations. The meeting was chaired by Charles B. Hughes.
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Union League
Wilson
Union League Club
Charles B. Hughes
Sinking of California raises questions on American right
London reports the California was torpedoed with 41 lives lost and 44 drowned. Miss Alexander Cuthin of Casper Wyoming, a British subject, is among survivors. The US seeks a justified act for potential war authority, while safe conduct for German diplomats is noted.
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London
Alexander Cuthin
Casper
Wyoming
American Fireman Killed When Torino Sunk by Sub
An American fireman George Washington died when the British steamer Torino was torpedoed by a German submarine. Three firemen were killed in the sinking, while others were rescued by lifeboats and later landed. The California passenger liner California assisted survivors as nurses and doctors tended the injured.
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Torino
Calvin Rey Fillmore
Toreno
Liverpool
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Central
Callifornia
Alfred Knox
California
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Testimony in leak inquiry flags officials profit claims
Mrs Ruth Visconti testifies in Washington that statements attributed to W Tumiuky and W W Price came from remarks by Price's young daughter. Price denies profiting from confidential peace note information. W Lawson attends and pledges fair treatment. the session is brief with no recall planned.
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Ruth Thomas
Visconti
Thomas W. Lawson
Gay
Tumiuky
W. W. Price
Price
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Lawson
Chile Rejects German U-Boat Note Against Neutral Rights
Chile's government rejects the German submarine warfare note as infringing neutral rights and vows to preserve its liberty to protect its interests. The stance aligns with long held neutrality principles and cites potential damage to Chilean commerce and security.
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Thia
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