Lansing resigns as Secretary of State amid clash with Wilson
President Wilson accepts the resignation of Secretary of State Robert Lansing after Lansing's dispute over cabinet meetings during Wilsons illness. The episode traces to Paris peace talks and Mexico policy, with Tumulty and the White House detailing the rift and Lansing noting his actions aimed at public interest.
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Wilson
Secretary OF State
Washington
Robert Lansing
Lansing
Lansine
White House
Paris
Mexico
State Department
Pope
Tumulty
Mystery Over Railroad Pay Developments
Washington February 13 Negotiations of union railroad employees for higher pay were effectively suspended until rail properties return to owners. The union plans to present their reply to President Wilson, but its contents remain undisclosed. Director General Hines met with leaders from the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and Maintenance of Way as the wage talks appeared to wind down.
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Washington
Union Railroad
Wilson
White House
Hines
W. G. Lee
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
Railroad Administration
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employed
Governors urged to ratify woman suffrage at national meeting
At the National American Woman's Suffrage Association meeting in Chicago more than 2000 delegates urged governors in non ratifying states to act promptly on the federal amendment. They pressed for ratification so all women may vote in the coming presidential election, citing Governor Robertson of Oklahoma calling a special session.
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National Suffrage Association
Chicago
National American Woman’s Suffrage Association
Robertson
Oklahoma
Census talk sparks Casper population speculation
Reports in circulation claim the Wyoming census may show Casper leading in population. Officials emphasize uncertainty about the claims though the discussion remains widespread, with page six reference noting an enumeration outcome.
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Wyoming
Casper
Hearst Moves to Block Sale of German Liners
Hearst challenged the sale of 30 former German passenger liners in a Senate Commerce Committee debate. John B. Payne testified that no immediate action was needed while a White House letter criticized attacks on the sale. In DC supreme court William Randolph Hearst sought a temporary injunction to halt the auction, with the court ordering the board to show cause Monday.
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Hearst
United States
Senate
Act
John B. Payne
Senate Commerce Committee
Senator Jones
Washington
White House
Payne
Shipping Board
District of Columbia Supreme Court
William Randolph Hearst
New York
Targets in New Tax Program in Terview Council
A large delegation of business and professional representatives met with Mayor Ed P. Taylor and Commissioners Hirssig and McInerney to discuss the occupational tax ordinance. The draft is tentative and public participation is sought to refine it, with a second meeting scheduled for tomorrow at 8 in the City and County Building.
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Ed P. Taylor
Hirsig
McInerney
Taylor
Fire Burns Cheyenne Milling Plant in Early Morning Blaze
A fire at the Cheyenne Milling plant located at 820 West Twenty-third Street destroyed the main building except the engine house. The blaze began in the shaft near midnight and by 4 am the structure still burned with roof collapse. loss includes grain flour and equipment and no casualties reported.
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Cheyenne Milling Company
West Twenty-third Street
Ann
Bates
Steamer William Henry Webb Reported Disabled Off New Jersey
A Wireless message to the United States Shipping Board said the steamer William Henry Webb was on fire with a broken engine and boiler trouble off Tucker's Beach New Jersey and in need of immediate assistance.
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New York
United States Shipping Board
William Henry Webb
Tucker's Beach
New Jersey
Outwest Petroleum Files Capital Increase Certification
Outwest Petroleum, a Colorado corporation qualified to do business in Wyoming, filed certification showing an increase of its capital stock from $800,900 to $500,000. Also filed was the dissolution certificate of Carper Ross & Co. in the secretary of state's office.
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Producers & Refiners Corporation
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Outwest Petroleum Company
Colorado
Carper Ross & Co
Secretary of State
Wyoming organizes second squadron of cavalry under Adjutant General
Adjutant General Timothy I. McCoy returned from a state tour outlining the organization of the second squadron of cavalry for Wyoming’s militia. He set up platoon organization at Sheridan Lowell Thermopolis Gudy Powell and Buffalo with towns including Sheridan Basin Riverton and Lander, noting Sheridan appears in both platoons. The third platoon awaiting war department approval completes the regiment.
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Timothy I. McCoy
Regiment of Cavalry
Wyoming
PPL
Bee Acree
McCoy
Sheridan
Lowell
Thermopolis
Gudy
Powell
Buffalo
Basin
Riverton
Lander
War Department
Cenaral McCoy
Enthus
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RGIT
Mr. Lansing
Joseph P. Tumulty
Grayson
Secretary of
Robert L. Lansing
Union
OHIP
Dame
Gheteane Milling
WAH Hume Tagusand
D. F. Chandler
Ascar Coast
Outwest Petroleum
Adjutant General
Northrm
National Guard
Galley
Wiliam Shortell
Thur
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