Saloon regulation measure tabled in heated House debate
The House moved to kill Rep Oviatts saloon licensing bill by requiring a petition signed by 51 percent of voters in the city or town. A 29 to 27 vote to reject the committee report followed a clash between Rep Sproul and Rep Mercer, signaling continued dry influence despite near splits.
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Prohibition War Resolution Withdrawn in House Session
The House morning session featured a protest resolution by anti prohibition backers tied to the State Anti Saloon League. Representative A S Mercer presented the measure as Republican floor leader and it was suddenly withdrawn amid shifting support.
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Meeting Focused on Game Bill as Session Advances
Report from last night shows lawmakers divided over the saloon ban and other measures with the main energy on advancing the game bill. The fourteenth leg in ure and the proposed Oviate bill are noted as pending actions for today’s session close.
Battle over wets and drys ends with roll call flips
A prolonged skirmish over alcohol policy ends with a roll call showing Republicans 20 Democrats 9 in one column and Republicans 12 Democrats 15 in another. The session featured miscounts by Chief Clerk Warren Dailey and a misreported vote reversal by Speaker Jones on the Oviatt bill.
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Stockman W M St Clair Near Death After C S Wreck
Fort Collins Colorado February 16 W M St Clair a leading northern Colorado stockman lies near death from injuries suffered in a Colorado and Southern wreck seven miles east of Cheyenne on February 7 He was a passenger on a wrecked train and suffered three broken ribs Pneumonia developed this week and his condition has worsened steadily
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Philadelphia Leaves Liverpool Amid Unrestricted Warfare
The American liner Philadelphia sailed from Liverpool, becoming the first U S vessel to depart Europe since Germany declared unrestricted submarine warfare. She carried ninety five passengers across all classes, including thirty eight Americans.
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Colorado Rep retracts lunch remarks on House efficiency
Denver February 16 Representative Gime of Colorado Springs issued a retraction in the house today for statements made at lunch yesterday in which he criticized the House as an inefficient body elected without qualifications except to secure votes.
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Belgian Relief Work Continues Despite Shipping Delays
London Feb 16 The relief operation proceeds with only minor delays due to shipping holdups and remains uninterrupted in its overall execution.
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Irvine Resigns From State Fair Board Over Budget Cuts
W. C. Irvine, two years president of the state fair board, resigned after the legislature cut the budget. Gov Kendrick named John Flynn of Converse county as his successor as the board sought funds of 25,000 annually, later dropped to 15,000, prompting Irvine to step down.
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Borders Close Watches On Border Kidnapping And Troop Readiness
Chicago reports F K Spencer and wife abducted by Mexican bandits with ransom paid. In Hachitan New Mexico Lieut Col Waterman orders day and night patrols and cavalry units from El Paso to Douglas ready to move. Funeral for three murdered Americans postponed to tomorrow to allow kin to attend.
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State Troops Expected Back In A Few Weeks
The arrival in Cheyenne of Capt. L. R. James, former Wyoming national guard instructor at Camp Kendrick, signals that Wyoming troops at Camp Deming NM may return to Cheyenne before month’s end. James was ordered to Fort Crook NE as mustering out officer.
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Railroads Offer Full War Support to U.S. Government
Eighteen railroad presidents formed a national defense committee to coordinate resources with the army’s four departments. W. W. Atterbury of the Pennsylvania Railroad telegraphed the president affirming the plan. The committee operates under the guidance of the nation defense council.
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Bank Robber Locks President In Vault At Lincoln Bank
A young robber entered the First National Bank at University Place Lincoln at noon forced the president B H W Schaberg to retreat to the vault. He locked the president inside then looted about 2500 in currency and a large amount of silver and gold before escaping. Within thirty minutes searches of the town began.
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Wireless Plant Connects Samoan Islands to World
The completed wireless facility at Tutuila links the United States with insular possessions, placing the Samoan islands in direct communication with the outside world.
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Parker Announces New Army Appointments In Wyoming
An executive order from United States Army headquarters lists Capt Arthur Parker of the quartermaster corps as acting adjutant general of Wyoming and appoints him a major. It also names Wilfrid O Leary as a major in the judge advocate department Bert A French becomes a captain and Frank G Clark is appointed a captain in the quartermaster corps.
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Wyoming Governor Honors Cheyenne Cadet Drill Squad
Governor Kendrick praised the Chian cadets at Cheyenne High School for their drill exhibition, stressing patriotism, teamwork, and preparation for duty. He described the program as influential beyond the local area and noted the crowd’s enthusiasm during the wall-sealing display and first aid drill awards.
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Sherman’s Squad Nets Silver and Cup of Winners
Sherman’s squad captained by Phil Hopkins won every run in the second division with a total time of 725 seconds and earned medals presented by Luce Ridgley from Governor Kendrick. Chive Chaplin won the elimination drill with a gold medal, while the large silver loving cup was captured by the Blanding Cup team including Bergt Herman Sherman and others for a display on a fourteen foot wall.
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Senate grapples with international crisis and war talk
The senate debates curtailing foreign agents as Germany's submarine warfare looms. A cabinet meeting discussed the German campaign and potential U S actions. a secret naval board session under Rear Admiral Benson drew praise for secrecy as tensions rise. New York port reports show 220 ships in since Feb 5 with 107 leaving. observers fear freight congestion and seek Halifax as a neutral port option.
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Submarines Sink 3 More British Ships
Lloyds reports British steamers Hopemoor and Afton sunk and the steamer Netherles torpedoed without warning on Saturday. Two crew members killed as Germany intensifies submarine warfare. details from William Palmer regarding the Deutschland and 16 other submarines in Plymouth harbor.
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