Road bills pass second reading in tense session
In the house this afternoon a swift debate over city manager plans and road bills ended with both measures advancing on second reading. The Hot Springs and Cody memorial appropriations were trimmed in the senate, while the general appropriation act remains under close scrutiny as lawmakers anticipate the next vote.
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Education Committee
State Humane Bureau Wins Wide Approval
Wyoming's state humane bureau is praised for its complete supervision of humane work. The administration under the state board is honored by commendations from Dr. William O. Stillman and other western humane workers. Correspondence from Pierre South Dakota dated February 12, 1917, notes support from neighboring states and a bill before the Wyoming legislature.
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Utah
South Dakota
William O. Stillman
American Humane Association
Pierre, 8.D
Villista raid across border kills three Americans
News from the border reports three Mormon settlers near Hachita New Mexico were murdered by Villista raiders who crossed into the United States. A captured Andrew Peterson may have been taken to Mexico. Raiders also seized livestock and rounded up Mexican ranch hands and two families. Military efforts to confirm the incident continued as authorities deployed courier patrols and prepared to confront Villa forces near Palomas.
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Hachita
N. M
Andrew Peterson
Mexico
Columbus
Pershing to Wed New York Widow Reported
Reports in army circles say General John J. Pershing will wed a New York widow. Aides deny the reports. Pershing, 56, rumored to be son in law of former senator Francis E. Warren. He may visit Santa Fe to accept a medal before a month’s leave for a New York wedding.
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Tex
John J. Pershing
Mexico
New York
Pershing
Francis FE
Warren
Presidio
San Francisco
General Pershing
Santa Fe
N. M
National League Breaks With Players Frat
New York Feb 13 The National League announces abrogation of its agreement with the baseball players union after a meeting by league club owners. Reports indicate a settlement of the players strikes may follow on reciprocal lines.
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New York
National League
Peace Advocates Spend Busy Day In Washington
Peace advocates from New York and eastern cities of the Emergency Peace Federation held a mass meeting in Washington. They demonstrated to Congress and the White House for La Follette's war referendum plan and planned federation branches in many cities. The visitors, mainly women, traveled to Washington on a special train.
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New York
Energency Peace Federation
Congress
White House
la Follette
Federation
Port of Athens Swept by Big Munitions Fire
A large fire swept the port area of Piraeus and a munitions factory as Allied troops nearby fought the flames. The blaze is reported under control though many lives are feared lost.
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London
Pireavs
Greece
Submarine Training At Los Angeles Harbor Proposed
A navy commission report recommends establishing a submarine training use in Los Angeles harbor and a submarine war operating base at San Diego. The panel was chaired by Admiral Helm and the findings were released by the navy department.
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Los Angeles Harbor
San Diego
Navy
Amira Helm
Navy Department
Free U Sailors Demand Release Pivots German Crisis
Washington officials dispatched an inquiry to Berlin on the Yarrowdale seamen case as the cabinet focused on Germanys submarine warfare crisis. The meeting considered issuing navy guns for armed American shipping though no formal decision was announced. Continued on page six.
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Hawaiia
Wrecked Colorado and Southern Train Crew Dismissed
Conductor Ross W. Hartsell of 2414 Reed Street says the Colorado and Southern train No. 24 crew, involved in the Ware wreck seven miles north of Cheyenne on February 7, has been dismissed from service by railroad officials except for the rear brakeman who is new. Engineer Charles Jones suffered two leg fractures and remains hospitalized at Bt.
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Cheyenne
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Seventeen Afric Crew Missing After Submarine Sinking
News from New York reports seventeen crew members of the White Star steamer Afric missing after its destruction by a submarine. The 12,000 ton vessel, on Liverpool Capetown Australian service, left Cape Town December 3 with indicated but unspecified destination.
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Teuton Newspaper Man Ordered to Leave Country
Washington Feb 1 The Frederik VIII sails with Count von Bernstorff and an unexpected passenger Dr George Barthelme Washington correspondent for the Cologne Gazette He is expelled for aiding Germany’s moves toward war and his ties to German official circles.
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Frederik VIII
Count von Bernstorff
George Barthelme
Cologne
State Department
Germany
Pansports
Barthelme
Navy
Count
Countess von Dernatorty
New York
Count Bernstort
House Passes Largest Naval Appropriation Bill In History
The House approved a record naval funding measure exceeding 368 million dollars for the second year of a three year program and sent it to the Senate. It includes emergency powers to seize private yards and weapon plants and to purchase aircraft patents.
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Senate
Cuba turmoil deepens with calls for resignations and mobilization
In Havana a telegram urged President Menocal to resign in favor of Vice President Varona if his name avoids infamy from past bloodshed. Cuba’s decree calls 18 to 45 year olds for a 90 day volunteer service amid reports of Gomez's moves and a rebel defeat near Matanzas.
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Oreste Ferrara
House of Representatives
Genoral
Varona
Wilson Works on New Address to Congress in Private
Washington report states President Wilson to draft potential inaugural message amid tense foreign affairs. Officials deny joint session request while speculation cites possible communications to Austria or neutral powers and arming of merchant ships. State Department notes no appeal from German relief ruling. Belgian deportations continue.
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Theinister
Hoover
Brind Whitlock
Delegium
Gerard to visit Paris on Thursday with Mrs Gerard
Paris Feb 19. Ambassador Gerard is expected to arrive in Paris on Thursday. He and Mrs Gerard will be guests of American Ambassador Sharp and Mrs Sharp.
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Gerard
Mra
Sharp
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