Shafroth Seeks Denver Head of Farm Loan District
Senator Shafroth of Colorado introduced a bill to create a thirteenth farm loan district centered in Denver, spanning Wyoming Colorado Utah and New Mexico. The farm loan board criticized for selecting the Denver bank.
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Shafroth
Denver
Washington, D. C
Henator Shafroth
Colorado
DMI
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
Neax
Farm Loan Board
Convention agenda outlines forestry and livestock topics
Delegates from western states gather for a three day convention with sessions on forest management grazing, predatory animals and the 640 acre homestead bill. Officials from Wyoming Texas Montana and California attend as do livestock associations and university experts.
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Thia Eibjeet
Mississioni
George C Marter
Chereate
Wro
J.B Kendrick
Wyoming
Revert D. Cares
Hirowers
Arenes
James
Allan
Ton Dwikkt
A. K. Fisher
United States Biological Survey
Voters Mistakenly Back Hughes Over Misread Chairman
A remark notes that several Illinois women likely voted for Hughes under the misimpression that the Republican chairman was Ella Wheeler Wilcox, reflecting a mix up of leadership and influence in the campaign.
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Hughes
Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Women Build Platform for Neutral Conference Celebration
Rosalind Fuller of England leads women who helped erect a platform for speakers at the American neutral conference celebration in New York. The young builders symbolize the nations in the war, with each plank representing an objective of the federation station.
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Mise Rosalind Fuller
England
New York
Federation
Wildlife concerns in Wyoming point to future game care
A Wyoming wildlife report warns elk losses after a harsh winter, notes moose may number about 2000 across the state, and discusses mountain sheep and bear management. It cites penalties for elk poaching, beaver damage issues, and urges law changes to share beaver hide proceeds with landowners and the state.
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Preneh
Ee. Nayler
Hird Brothers
Lincoln C County
Wilson
Montana
Wyoming Hne
Wyoming National Forest
Humber
Wyoming
Wilson Hirmself
Swisher Optometrist Opens at West 17th Street
Ben F Swisher specializes in optical services at 215 West 17th Street listing a new practice. The note identifies Swisher as an optometrist and optician offering eye care and eyewear services.
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Ben F. Swisher
West 17Th Street
Allies Debate Neutrality and New War Plans
The article analyzes German views on American neutrality toward the war, noting Germany’s desire for neutrality and confusion over U S intentions. It cites British plans to arm neutral and allied ships, Wilson note warnings, Lansing’s cautious stance, and the Swiss envoy delivering the entente’s reply to Germany’s peace note.
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Germany
America
Merlin
Lansing
Gerard
Europe
Berlin
Entente
House Talks Peace Delayed Again in Senate Session
Col. House announced another delay on peace discussions and will revisit the issue tomorrow. Lodge opposed the resolution claiming it would drag the United States into European affairs. He cited Von Sternstorff's remarks as evidence that the note was timed to aid Germany.
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Washington
Germany
United States
Ihs
Lodge
von Sternstorff
City Commission Mulls Pay Increase Amid Public Support
Cheyenne leaders weigh a proposed pay raise with Mayor LaFontaine reporting most citizens favoring the increase after discussions with the mayor and commissioners. Final action likely at the next city meeting. Also received a petition on saloon license issuances dated January 2, 1917, from Cheyenne Wyoming.
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Cheyenne
LaFontaine
City Commission
Coroner's Jury Blames Cheyenne Fire Negligence
The coroner's jury found that Roy A. White Ethel M. White and infant Hubert White died in the Inter Ocean hotel fire in Cheyenne Wyoming on December 17 18 1916. It cites gross negligence by Edward Chase owner for failing to provide proper fire escapes and adequate exits. It notes two bodies found with the mother and Guy White discovered later and Burt Michaels a fireman rescued the infant.
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Guy White
Hubert White
Roy A. White
Ethel M. White
St. John’s Hospital
Cheyene
Wyo
Inter Ocean Hotel
Cheyenne
St. John's Hospital
Burt Michaels
City of
W Edward Chase
Edward Chase
Roy
A. White
Cheyenne Clergymen Urge Liquor Law Enforcement
A letter from Cheyenne church leaders urges denying saloon applications for those with prior violations. They cite a local man jailed for manslaughter and argue enforcing liquor ordinances will deter future breaches and command respect for the law. Signed by Edwin E Brace and several pastors and church officials.
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Cheyenne
Riley
Tnd
Edwin E. Brace
Methodist Church
Geo. van Winkle
First Baptist Church
J. S. Stubblefield
First Presbyterian Church
John J. Shingler
First Congregational Church
F. S. Crabbe
Arthur Huston
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Jury finds Burnham Hotel negligent in 1916 fire deaths
A jury held Burnham Hotel Co. liable for gross negligence in warning occupants of the third floor during the December 17 and 18, 1916 blaze. They found inadequate fire protection, lack of exits, and proximity of high voltage wires contributing to Roy A. White’s death.
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Burnham Hotel Co
Roy A. White
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