Hawley Urges Massive Air Fleet to Defeat Germany
An aviation minded push argues Congress fund a vast air program to deploy tens of thousands of aviators and aircraft. It calls for at least 2.0 billion dollars for production and 1.0 billion for training and crews to form an emergency air fleet for Allied victory.
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Wilson
Hite
United States
Etrateutiets
Aerolab of America
Ihe
Council of National Defense
Secretary of War
Novietsary
Fear in German Hearts Push for Massive Allied Air Power
The article advocates a stretched aerial campaign to overwhelm Germany. It argues for a large air fleet with artillery planes balloons and contact patrols to secure air superiority. It envisions trans Atlantic scale warplanes striking Kiel Wilhelmshaven and other bases dropping heavy explosives to force German redeployments and hasten victory.
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Cerman
Geomans
Aeroneutron
Atlantic
Norge Unite
Aeronautic
England
France
Italy
Russia
Gerapliier
Kiel
Besen
Wilhelmshaven
Frankfort
State Capitol Visitors and Local Notices Roundup
Alston here Felix Alston ward en of the state penitentiary visited the state house from Haw jine to attend to business. Robert Hawley prosecuting attorney Converse county was a Capitol visitor yesterday. Allen Floyd secretary of the state public service commission returned to the office after a several day absence. Ed Taylor state labor commissioner had a narrow escape when rivets used for fire escapes on the Sherman building fell hitting him on the leg. D A Brody of Carpenter was in town, Ployd Bennett from Glencreek on business, Larry Thrown from Pine Bluffs in the city, Mrs Jane Weare from Diamond also visited yesterday.
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Alston
Felix Alston
State Penitentiary
State House
Hawjine
Robert Hawley
Converse County
Capitol Building
Floyd
Allen Floyd
State Public Service Commission
Ed Taylor
Sherman
Taylor
Wyoming Livestock Free of Epidemics in State Last Year
State Veterinarian A W French reports Wyoming livestock remained largely free of major cattle diseases in 1917. Tuberculosis is unknown, rabies losses minimal, and hog cholera absent aside from rumors. Dourine declined from 249 cases in 1916 to 44 in 1917, with eradication hoped next year.
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Wyoming
A. W. French
F. L. Houx
Junk Pile Fire Threatens Timber at Union Pacific Yards
A junk pile in the east end of the Union Pacific yards caught fire yesterday afternoon, spreading oil soaked waste and scrap metal. Firefighters arrived after 1 PM, temporarily blocked Russell street crossing by an incoming freight train, and spent about 30 minutes extinguishing the flames with no damage reported beyond the pile.
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Union Pacific
Russell Street
Man Ejected From Train Plans Suit Against Railroad
A man from the valley attempted to board passenger train No 2 Wednesday and was ejected by trainmen who alleged intoxication. He intends to sue the railroad company claiming an unjust denial of passage though he was later found not to be Hen. The article notes he acted in ways justifying removal but provides no clear name or final outcome.
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Overnley
Hin Wey
Mysterious Fires Threaten U S Military Plants
Fires of unknown origin struck near Portmouth Virginia and Fairmount West Virginia destroying several hovels and injuring and killing individuals as crews fought back the flames. The Portmouth blaze began after midnight and was controlled in about two hours. Nearby the Monongahela Pod pint accident left one man dead and several others injured in a separate incident.
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Portsmouth
Portamouth Fe
Elizabeth River
Norfolk
Fairmount
W. Va
Widespread Explosions Kill Two at Canadian Powder Plant
Two men die after a unit at Giant Powder company works in Nancore Hay, Nanaimo, British Columbia, explodes. Fire damages surrounding buildings and cleanup losses are expected to be substantial. In Illinois, Shelbyville business district burns as unknown fire origin. Estimated loss reaches 200000 with no injuries reported.
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Nanaimo
B. C
Giant
Nancore
Shelbyville
Ill
Mattoon
Pana
Scanlon Refuses to Wake Drunk Man in Park
Bill Scanlon depot master at Union Pacific declined to rouse a sleeping drunk in the city park on January 2nd. He said only a dangerous cold snap would force him to disturb a man sleeping outdoors. The incident drew remarks from coworkers praising his stubborn stance.
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Scanlon
Bill Scanlon
Union Pacific
Bil
Bill
Rim
Weather Report for Cheyenne and Wyoming
Weather report shows generally fair conditions for Thursday across Cheyenne and Wyoming with little temperature change. Mean temperature 49 degrees, high 69 at 2 PM, low 39 at 7:50 AM, northwest wind up to 24 mph, no precipitation since January to date.
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Cheyenne and
Wyoming
Temperaure
Lowes
Breaks Ankle As Car Spooks Horse Near Manville
Manville, Wye, Jan 2 Nopyald Spragg, son of Mr. and Mrs. W A Sprage, is nursing a broken ankle after a Tuesday accident. Riding a horse on the road west of town the animal shied at a passing car, throwing him down and a car wheel passed over his foot, breaking the ankle. Dr. Christensen dressed the injuries and the boy expects a quick recovery.
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Manville
Wye
Summer Way
Yesterday the season felt near with hints of warmth while few overcoats remained in evidence.
Pershing's Army Healthiest in the World In France
General Pershing's army in France is described as the healthiest in the world with low typhoid and smallpox rates, fewer pneumonia or tuberculosis risks, and venereal disease under one percent. The medical officer notes improved vaccination, outdoor living, and stronger bodies since sailing.
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Pershing
General Pershing
France
Assyrian Held On Theft Charge
George Nreviech, an Assyrian, is jailed after being arrested yesterday by police and sheriff’s office for assault and robbery of ranch hand James Watkins in Cheyenne. Watkins was severely cut and hospitalized. no clear location of the assault could be established. He had about 100 dollars earlier, now missing. his condition is serious but improving.
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George Nreviech
James Watkins
Cheyenne
Watkins
St. John's Hospital
J. W. Conway
Jle
Alleged Wife Deserter Will Contest Case
One of Cheyenne’s sensational extradition fights centers on J. Towey who was arrested on a train with a two year old boy. Towey fled Chicago for desertion and abandonment charges and contests extradition while his father Maj L Towey of Paul Minnesota plans to aid him. Attorney Hugo Donselmini has been engaged to handle the case.
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Cheyenne
J. Towey
Towey
J. L. Mooney
Chicago
Foley products offer trial package through mail order
A promotional slip invites readers to mail a reply with name and address to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package including Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Kidney Pills for pain and rheumatism, and Foley Cathartic tablets for cleansing and digestion. Sale advertised as available everywhere.
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Foley & Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Ice shortage in Cheyenne sparks concern for summer supply
Cheyenne ice dealers fear an ice famine next summer as lakes remain liquid and no cold snap appears. If deep freezes do not arrive soon, the resort to restarting the Upok treeqers plant may prove necessary to stock ice for milk in local refrigerators.
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Cheyenne
Upok Treeqers
Fast
Shredded Wheat Biscuit Promotion for Meatless Meals
An Osland California advertisement urges meatless meals using Shredded Wheat Biscuit made from 100 percent whole wheat. It claims digestibility through steam cooking shredding and baking and promotes two servings with milk and fruit as a low cost nourishing option.
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Osland
California
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