Resignation of G. Hopkins as Wyoming land commissioner
The state bids farewell to G. Hopkins, praised for vision and efficiency during six years at the land office. His leadership coincided with oil development, funding royalties as he fostered land prosperity while accepting a modest salary and political vitriol. Hopkins departs for larger private opportunities, leaving a legacy of fair administration.
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G. Hopkins
Wyoming
Hopkins
Land Office
Bis
Co Holieum
Canadian Opinion on the Crisis in Wartime Text
A compilation of editorial fragments from Toronto papers and the J. Thomas Journal arguing Britain’s peril at sea, Germany’s failing submarines, and the need for war or ships to challenge the Atlantic blockade. It notes American isolation ending and discusses Wilson and public sentiment.
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Germany
The
J. Thomas Journal
Advertiser
Weas
Britain
Mr. Wilson
Toronto Telegram
Republic
Patrick Henry
Washington
Donviet Mukte
Wnce
Columbia
Geta
Cean
William Jennings Bryan
Mr. Bryan
United States
Famine Fears Rise in Germany Amid Food Shortages
The piece details a grim Associated Press report from Germany noting severe food rationing, with eggs scarce, prices rising to around 30 cents an ounce and meat limited to a third of a pound weekly. It contrasts Allied relief efforts and discusses famine risks across Belgium, northern France, Holland, and Switzerland, while commenting on U.S. price inflation and domestic prohibition moves.
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State Journal
Associated Press
Germany
Berlin
Tmnery
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Belgium
France
Norman Hapgood
London
United States
Holland
Switzerland
America
Cheyenne Police Push Speed Limits and County Building Plan
The article urges support for enforcing anti speed restrictions in Cheyenne and calls for cooperation from auto owners. It notes Governor Kendrick’s slowing of a bill on joint city county buildings and asks Laramie County residents to back the construction of shared facilities.
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Cheyenne
Kendrick
Bil
Laramie County
First American Ships Defy German Submarines At Sea
The Rochester and the Orleans, both New York owned vessels, sailed from that port in defiance of German submarines. Captain Korkoritz commands the Rochester and Captain Tucker the Orleans. Bound for Bordeaux, each vessel carries cargo deemed contraband by Germany. Neither ship is armed for defense.
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Rochester
Kerr Steamship Company
Orleans
Oriental Steam Navigation Company
New York
Hach
Whelther
Korkoritz
Tucker
Bordeaux
France
World War Materials Drawn From Every Corner of Earth
The National Geographical Society reports that European war demands pull raw materials from Brazil to Chile and Canada to Africa. Tin, nickel, chromium, manganese, tungsten, and scrap metals power munitions as nations scavenge every resource from forests to rails.
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Washington, D. C
National Géographic Society
Europe
Treeple
Bartlett
Amundsen
Arctic Ocean
Brazil
Howe
Chile
Germany
Canada
South Africa
Rhodesia
New Casendonia
Russia
Brasil
Italy
United States
Turkey
Asia Minor
Bob Cat Bill in Western Yarn and Warnings
A rustic ballad by Stuart presents Bob Cat Bill the cowboy and a Western roundup tale. It contrasts cautionary verses about riding broncs with lines about brags and dangers on the range.
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Hon. I
Stuart
Bob Cat Bill
West
Bob Cat
Two Thousand Americans in Germany Face Uncertain Fate
The New York World reports about roughly two thousand Americans in Germany. Fifteen hundred have long-standing links and integrate with German society, while five hundred are visitors or business travelers seeking to return to the United States. The German authorities require aliens to report and undergo a two week observation and investigation before departure to prevent escapes.
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Germany
New York World
United States
Curean
Consula
Splea
Quakers To Talk Against War
A Philadelphia Public War column notes the duty of Friends during the crisis and calls for talks against war to advocate pacifist principles and moral restraint.
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Philadelphia
Ship On Which Bernstorf Sailed
Former German Ambassador von Pernstorff and his entourage departed the United States on Wednesday February 14 aboard the Scandinavian American.
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Bernstorf
von Pernstorff
United States
War and Christian Teachings Spark Ardor at Meeting
Lydia Morris urged a full, energetic effort at the Arbh atreet meeting house arguing war conflicts with Christian teachings. She emphasized plain facts should be spoken often and not half hearted, urging strong commitment and passion.
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Terly
Arbh Atreet
Lydia Morris
Miles Defends the Militia as a Worthy Force
Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles, retired, speaking in St. Louis, brushed off talks of war and preparedness but defended the militia. He argued it performed well given the urgent call and duties assigned, noting untrained forces will show flaws under stress.
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St. Louis
Nelson A. Miles
Franklin stirred French revolution ideas in Europe say Hill
Dr David Jayne Hill, ambassador to Germany, said Benjamin Franklin as American minister to France sowed constitutionalism in Europe. He noted Franklin preached constitutionalism, frequented Society of Nine Sisters and Free Mason circles, and ran a printing press at Passy to spread his doctrines.
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Fom
New York Herald
Benjamin Franklin
France
Europe
David Jayne Hill
Germany
Franklin
Hill
Society of Nine Sisters
Free Mason
Nine Sisters
Doctor Hill
Passy
SEE FAILURE IN THE HOME
The Sacramento Bee reports the state board of prison directors blames lax mental and moral training in homes for California's rising prison population. It urges parents to make moral duties and proper childrearing legally and socially imperative to curb future misconduct.
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Sacramento Bee
California
State Board of Prison Directors
Johnson
West Hazlett and Tinsley Registered in Cheyenne
Mintourlane Mere N J West and J B Hazlett from Independente Missouri and J N Tinsley of St Jos registered in Cheyenne yesterday.
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Mintourlane Mere
N. J. West
J. B. Hazlett
J. N. Tinsley
St. Jos
Cheyenne Yeaterday
Invention to U S Government If War Declared
John Hays Hammond Jr offers to hand over his wireless torpedo and thermite bomb designs free to the United States in case of war with Germany. Government tests and a million dollar appropriation already underway. tests conducted at Hammond’s radio station and lab guarded by electrified grounds in the city.
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John Hays Hammond, Jr
United States
Germany
Hammond
Army
Nav
Washington
Senate Debates One Cent Postage Revision
Washington Feb 15 The Senate reopens debate on postal rates with Senator Smoot proposing a one cent postage cut and broader changes to second class mail rates affecting cities towns and rural routes. The measure seeks to lower letter postage while addressing overall mail costs.
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Washington
Senate
Smore
No More Corn Pain with Freezone Discovery
A bold claim praises Freezone as a magic drug to remove corns and calluses painlessly. The ad says apply drops to affected areas, painless application, and quick loosening of the corn or callus so it can be lifted away. The yellow labeled bottle is said to be available in drug stores for a few cents.
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Toronto Star
Minnesota
United States Senate
John Barleycorn
A Tucker
England
Hiner Frederik VIII
Great Britain
Miles
U.S
Boston Journal
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