Wall collapses at paint shop. three injured
A high wind toppled a Union Pacific paint shop wall in Cheyenne injuring G D Kelley of Lexington Neb and John R Harrison of Manhattan Kansas and killing Howard Wainwright aged 45. A fourth worker Martin Turco escaped by jumping into a tool box. others fled through a window as the wall fell without warning.
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Howard Wainwright
G. D. Kelley
Lexington
Neb
Waa
John R. Harrison
Manhattan
Kansas
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Wear of
Hermosa
Martin Turco
Turco
Mourland Douglas
Howard Williams
Williams
Douglas
Fire escapes ordered after central school basement blaze
A basement fire at Central School last night prompted William Storey to announce immediate installation of fire escapes in all city schools. The blaze, discovered by Hugo Ohenstein, caused little damage and was extinguished within five minutes by firefighters who remained on site until early morning.
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William Storey
Storey
Central School
Hugo Ohenstein
Kepler
Inter Ocean Hotel
Ed. P. Taylor
John D. Clark
Otto G. Cobry
Cobry
Vaughans
Conference on Contagious Abortion in Cattle Set for Cheyenne
A letter to Dr. A W French states a conference is planned during the American National Live Stock association meeting in Cheyenne January 18 to 20. Western state veterinarians and stockmen will discuss combating contagious abortion in cattle with officials from state animal health bureaus the US Bureau of Animal Industry and the Forest Service.
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United States Bureau of Anvil Industry
Forest Service
American National Live Stock Association
Cheyenne
A. W. French
C. D. Melvin
Durenda
R. M. Lamont
Industrial Club
Melvin
Howe
Bureau
Fire Ravages Valdez Alaska Business District
A blaze erupted early today in Valdez Alaska destroying much of the business district of the historic mining town. Flames started in several locations, with suspects of incendiarism. Extreme cold hindered firefighting and the total loss remains undetermined.
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Seattle
Wash
Valden
Alaska
Arizona governors contest awaits high court decision
Phoenix Ariz Jan 2 Both sides await the supreme court ruling on Campbell's writ of mandamus to compel Hunt to surrender the office and papers Hunt refuses Campbell directs affairs from home as Hunt remains in the executive office.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Supreme Court
Thomas E. Campbell
Mandarius
George W. P. Hunt
Campbell
Hunt
County Board Delays Action On Sam Scheutz
The county board adjourned without confirming Sam D. Scheutz as first deputy county clerk under Ida R. Graham after Chairman Warren Richardson said he would oppose confirmation without witnesses. Action postponed to today amid expected testimony and a pending showdown.
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Warren Richardson
New Board of County Commissioners
Sam D. Scheutz
Ida KR. Graham
Harry Tupper
Richardson
Scheutz
Graham
Ashley L. Gleason
Pat Hayes
Ed School
George Carroll
Richard Grace
Ida R. Graham
Ira Hanna
Stoddard
Paul Bailey
Assensor
Rush for 640 Acre Homesteads Locks Doors at Land Office
A large crowd packed the U S land office forcing doors to be locked after 260 people sought 640 acre homesteads. The day set a record with receipts between twelve and thirteen hundred dollars according to Register Will Reid, who urged applicants to bring funds for today’s filings.
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U. S. Land Office
Land Office
Register Will Reid
Register Reid
U S Stop Parley With Carranza
Washington reports indicate joint commission talks with Carranza may end after his reply rejected the protocol terms and sought U S troop withdrawal. Ambassador Fletcher may depart soon, while Pershing withdrawal plans gain momentum despite Baker denying immediate steps. Arredondo summoned to Mexico City for talks on relations. In Chihuahua a three day battle ends with government victory near Guerrero. Villa suffered 25 killed and 140 captured.
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Washington
Pershing
Carranza
Baker
Arredondo
Mexico City
Carranzan
Chihuahua City
Guerrero
Villa
Sapho Torpedoed and Sunk Off Brest
The Greek steamer Sapho of 2087 tons was torpedoed and sunk near Brest. Nine crewmen were saved, while the fate of the remaining crew is unknown.
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Brest
Sapho
Five Prisoners Escape From Boulder County Jail
Five men including two former bank robbers escaped from Boulder county jail around midnight. Sheriff suspects outside help and an awaiting car. Escapees named Lyons Wilson Sharp Van Bergen Allen and Satterfield, with Satterfield not fleeing.
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Boulder
Colo
Boulder County
Court House
W. Lyons
George Wilson
George Sharp
Htay van Bergen
Tom Allen
Dennis Satterfield
Longmont
Wyoming Weather Overview Thursday Snow Likely
In the southern region clouds bring chances of rain and snow, while the north stays colder. The forecast calls for unsettled conditions and cooler temperatures on Thursday with possible snow.
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Wyoming
German Peace Hope Dims as Entente Rejection Seen
German papers see no early peace after the Entente reply. They state peace is impossible and the central powers must push the war with vigor. Most say the reply matches expectations and shuts the door on further negotiations.
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London
Entente
London Paper Calls Saloniki Campaign Remembered Too Late
The Daily Mail editorial condemns the Saloniki expedition and demands its recall. It states the plan came from civilians defying military traditions, started too late, and was too weak to save Serbia, unable to harm the enemy or aid Mussia.
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London
the Daily Mail
Serbia
Mussia
Teuton Sweep in Rumania Endangers Slay Positions
Berlin reports continued Teutonic advances along the Romanian front with Russian and Romanian forces yielding ground in Moldavia and Wallachia. German and Bulgarian troops press in Dobrudja, with over 1300 prisoners taken. fighting also ongoing on the Belgian, French, and Macedonian fronts.
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Teuton
Rumania
Dobrudja
Petrograd
Buz
Danube River
Berlin
Teutons
Sayville
Tentonies
Moldavia
War Office
Oitus
Wallachia
Pokshfini
Matehin
Philadelphia artist model Malone Colbert found murdered
Friends of Malone Colbert report she was infatuated with a University of Pennsylvania graduate and estranged from him for months. Police suspect a jealous admirer killed her. she was beaten and strangled. A taxi driver recalls a man and two women entering his car Friday morning near the Bellevue Stratford, the last known contact with Colbert.
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Philadelphia
Malone Colbert
Mixa Colbert
University of Pennsylvania
New York
Elwood Powell
Wuee Apartments
Miss Colbert
Powell
Man
Two Wormer
Bellovue-Stratford
Japan to Arm Merchantmen She Tells U. S
Washington reports Japan notified the salute department of plans to arm merchant ships for defensive use and asked if the United States would craft special canal passage rules. The move signals fear of a broader German submarine campaign, with Britain reportedly anticipating submarine activity in the Pacific.
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Japan
U. S
Washington
Panama Canal
Germany
Pacific
Senate Debates President Peace Efforts and European Policy
Washington January 2 The entente reply to the German settlement proposal is sent for presentation to Germany and the central powers. President Wilson weighs next moves as Congress debates immediate endorsement of his course. Republicans urge careful action while Democrats push for swift support and a foreign policy declaration.
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Washington, D. C
Entente
Tentente
Pelice
State Department
Germany
Wilson
Senate
Foreign Relations Committee
Stone
Gallinger
Repiblican
Hitchcock
U S Leader in Fight Against Drug Evil Proposed
Charles B Towns of New York urges Congress to appoint a federal committee to study the drug problem and to urge a unified international effort to end narcotic abuse. He argues current laws have loopholes and that stricter controls on manufacture and prescription could curb the habit and its spread.
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Charles B. Towns
New York
Congress
Washington
Congrem
Wilson
Trowns
Towns
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Inter Ocean Inquest
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Eddie Shoel
Villistas
Greek Steamship
Boulder, Colo
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Verdun
Kiga
Dvinak
Paris
le Fretre
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Hivy
Maizie Colbert
Sweetheart
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