Wyoming Man Held in Salt Lake Accused as Spy
A Wyoming man named Georke Tor Keviteh, longtime manager of a Portland office, has been arrested in Salt Lake City under the espionage act. He allegedly studied the native country with a high explosive formula and had seven brothers in the Austrian army. Roskovitch, married to Mrs Fasslouring, has edited foreign language newspapers and speaks seven languages.
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Wyoming
Salt Lake
Cgeorke Tor Keviteh
Pusetoefere
Tiamondyitle
Teft “Ubie
Boskovitch
Fur Bichiog
Ois
Roskovitch
Woman Injured As Autos Collide at City Intersection
Mrs June Hever of East Third street suffered injuries when a taxi operated by L. Howard Plame collided with a coupe driven by Mere E W Whalen at the Second and Center streets intersection in Casper Wye. Both vehicles were heavily damaged and the accident remains under investigation.
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Casper
Wye
Jane
June Hever
East Third Street
Mere E W. Whalen
Second
Center Streets
L. Howard Plame
Whalen
Second Street
Howard North Orn Center
Hoboes Roost Burns at Casper
A smoky blaze at Casper destroys the Wabblirs retreat near the Burlington yards. Sept N Allen of Hartington had allowed refuse to accumulate there for months and today set it ablaze. The fire swept the junk area killing the tramp camp and creating a dangerous fire risk to railroad property.
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Casper
Jack
Berlington
Sec-Ion
Trampdom
Laramie Carrier Injured in Washing Machine Incident
Will Warneke, carrier for the Laramie Republican, injured his left thumb when caught in a washing machine cog. Flesh torn from bone but no broken bones, Dr Lane treated and dressed the injured digit.
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Laramie, Wyo
Will Warneke
Laramie
Lane
Rancher Don Ald Menton Sells Sweetwater Ranch
In Rawlins Wyoming on January 7, Donald A Menton, a veteran rancher of Sweetwater, sold his ranch interest to J L McIntosh. The property, regarded as among the best in Sweetwater County, reportedly brought about $100,000.
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Rawlings
Wyo
Donald A. Menton
Sweetwater Section
J. L. Mclntosh
Sweetwater Country
Mayor Rohrbaugh Orders Casper Closures and Meetings Halted
Acting on a seven member citizen committee, Mayor Rohrbaugh proclaims closing trade stores saloons and places of amusement at 5 p m until further notice. Meetings of committees and organizations using electricity forbidden. Daily meetings to address the trouble in Leeper’s office. Generators wired to power Standard Oil Burlington and Natrona County Power plants to enforce the proclamation. Special police appointed to enforce provisions.
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Ly. A. Reed
Midwest Refining Company
Hagin
Standard of! Company
Supt
Allen
Burlington
Boone
Hoboes Assault Conductor Near Kemmerer
Conductor James Ryan on a freight train near Kemmerer Wyoming found three Mexicans hidden in a bay car after seeing a broken seal. The men fired on him. they were captured with railroad help and jailed awaiting Ryan’s testimony. He was reportedly delayed in arriving back.
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Kemmerer
Wyo
James Ryan
Ryan
Sheriffs Department
Elks Roam Free in Newcastle Area Threatening Ranches
Newcastle Wyoming January 7 Ranchers report elk herds near Crook county open range threaten feeds and stacks. Experts plan to meet state game warden in Lander to discuss elk problems as 200 head plus roam and consume large amounts of hay.
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Newcastle
Wyo
Wirden Smith
Lander
Crook County
Stone Jr Reported Missing Since Sunday
M. KE. Stone Jr son of the general manager of the Abeadauad Vreese was reported missing in Pasadena California after vanishing Sunday. Police and family sought information to locate him in the local area.
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Pasadena
Cal
Melvile KE. Stone, Jr
Mr. Stone
Shipbuilding funds requested by McAdoo for U.S. program
A letter from Secretary McAdoo asks for 24 billion? 24 GERM tional appropriations to speed up America’s shipbuilding program. He writes on behalf of the shipping board urging immediate action to advance ship construction.
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America
McAdoo
The
Shipping, Board
Blackmail Letter Demands $1000 Threatens Family
Casper Wyoming January 7 1917 Prosecuting Attorney Nichola receives a handwritten note threatening kidnapping and murder if $1000 is not left at a designated spot The letter instructs delivery at the northeast corner of Center and Park Streets at nine p m on December 31 1917 and warns the family will be harmed if the demand is ignored It signs itself Fearless and Without Heart.
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Casper
Wyo
Hh Nichola
Wye
Niehole
Pine St
Caoper
Fortheast
Center
Park St
Unfortunate Accident Injures Manville Resident
A. J. Clark, riding from Manville to his northern-country home, suffered a serious fall when his horse stumbled beyond the 77 hill. He was thrown and sustained injuries to his head and shoulder during the Monday return trip.
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Manville
Wyo
J. Clark
Manvilla
Sheriff vows crackdown on slot machines in county
Rawlins Wyoming sheriff Pickett and deputies warn that slot machines punch boards and other gambling devices will be banned. Officials notify various businesses to stop this form of gambling across the county.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Jang
Sheriff's Office
Pickett
Alleged Spy Held in Basin Wyoming
Basin Wyoming January 7. W A Frenzel a Lovell jeweler held in Basin jail on a charge of adultery after his wife provided evidence to claim he is a German spy. Authorities say they have pursued him for some time and await a United States marshal to transport him.
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Lovell
Cowley
United States
Marchant
Jap is Robbed of $150 on Railroad
KEMMEBRER Wyoming January 7 A Japanese section hand was attacked near the freight house on G and L tracks at 11 PM Wednesday night by two highwaymen who stole 150 in American money and about 70 in Japanese currency. The man says the assailants were white men one held his mouth while the other searched his pockets. They fled into the freight yards as officers pursued but the robbers got away. Trains were observed but no one boarded.
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Kemmebrer
Wyo
B. Haga
Cara
Biagste
Olive Tablets as a Calomel Substitute
A physician for 17 years promotes Dr Olive Tablets as a substitute for calomel. They are claimed to normalize bowels and liver without forcing action. If a dark brown mouth occurs try them at 10c or 25c per box from all druggists.
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Olive
Admiral Fletcher Called Home In Antilles Probe
Washington January 7 Admiral W B Fletcher former head of the navy convoy system abroad has been relieved and ordered home following charges of negligence in the torpedoing of the American transport Antilles The removal was deemed advisable though no court martial was held Secretary Daniels declined to name Fletcher or discuss the case publicly
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Washington
W. B. Fletcher
Antilles
Fletcher
Admiral Sims
Daniels
Henderson Appointed to Senator Newlands Seat
Charles Belknap Henderson of Elko is named United States senator for Nevada to fill the Newlands vacancy. Governor Emmet D. Boyle approves an interim appointment until the next general election in November, when the unexpired term will be decided by popular vote. Henderson will prepare credentials and depart for Washington soon.
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Reno
Charles Belknap Henderson
Elko
United States
Nevada
Francis G. Newlands
Emmet D. Boyle
Newlands
Henderson
Washington
Drilling Guidance for Home Repair Workers
Practical rules for drilling in metal and wood. Fluted drills are preferred over twist drills to avoid binding. Keep drills sharp. drill dry for brass, gunmetal, and cast iron, with a light oil on iron and steel. Make a center punch mark, and predrill a pilot hole before a large bore.
False Reports on Next Liberty Loan Plan Stir Newsrooms
The piece explains how Treasury Secretary McAdoo controls national finance during the Liberty Loan drive, noting that private financing is subordinate to government needs. It condemns untrue rumors claiming an $8 billion 4.5 percent loan due March 15, 1918 as harmful and says any decision will be officially announced.
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Secretary of the Treasury
McAdoo
Men of America
Catch Trout on New Year's at Chugwater
LARAMIE Wyo Jan 7 Two car repairers from Foreman K A Swenson's force went to the Chugwater on a fishing trip Tuesday and caught four trout. They faced two or three snow drifts but avoided trouble by going around them. The stream was entirely open.
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Laramie
Wyo
K. A. Swenson
Elbert Gary Urges Oriental Labor to Relieve Shortage
Chicago January 7 A plea to solve the U S labor shortage by importing Orientals was made by Elbert H Gary chairman of U S Steel at a Commercial Club dinner.
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Chicago
United States
Elbert H. Gary
U. S. Steel Corporation
Commercial Club
Wilson outlines bill to tap water power potential
President Wilson told a gathering of house leaders that a draft bill defines policy to develop the nation’s water power. Government engineers estimate 5,000,000 horsepower is wasted annually.
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Washington
Wilson
House
Kidney Pill Ad Promises Quick Relief for Run Down Feelings
Somerset Virginia resident Louis Buckner reports feeling run down and backache eased after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad claims kidney trouble symptoms like back pain and swollen ankles respond quickly, promoting the product as a boon to middle aged men and women sold everywhere.
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Louis Buckner
Somerset
Foley
What German Victory Would Mean to U S
A wartime opinion piece argues that German victory would erase two and a half centuries of political liberty in the United States. It warns that autocracy and militarism threaten freedom, democracy, and the right of women to motherhood free from coercion, urging global civilization to oppose Germany.
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U.S
America
Germany
Lighting the light fed for observing rate of flaw
Guidance on using a white paper background behind sight feed oilers to improve visibility of glass contents. It suggests placing paper behind the tubes to create contrast for clearer reading in proper light.
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R. L. Ward
Kemmerick
Etateender
Iljutres
Castoria
Opm
Cath
Powre
KE. Nein
Hoboes
M. KE. Stone, Jk, Dls
Basin
Dr. Edwards
Wwalsitg
Dyer Hotel
Arminda
Idaho
Cheyenne Live Fish and Poultry Market
West 17Th Street
Hart
Mary Austin
National Security League
Sloan
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