Returning Soldier Public Lands Plea At Idaho Conference
Ida Falls Jan. 16 The returning American soldier should receive cleared public lands or suitable outfitting at government expense, urged by F H Newell head of the University of Illinois. He called for immediate government appropriation of 100 million dollars to fund irrigation and reclamation projects and to ready remaining public lands for occupation, arguing for broader means to provide employment and land to veterans. He warned that while vast lands exist, only a small portion is cultivatable and the process of reclamation has not kept pace with needs, urging continued investment and coordinated effort.
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Wawo Falls
Ida
F. H. Newell
University of Illinois
Joint
Conference of Agricultural, Livestock, Engineering and Irrication Societies of
Idaho
Newell
Weather report for Cheyenne and Wyoming Thursday
Partly cloudy conditions continue across Cheyenne and the state with slightly colder air. Temperatures range from a low around 12 to a high near 20 degrees with NW winds and minimal precipitation.
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Hor
Cheyenne and Vicinity
Wyoming
Ate Ata A
City
Oil men offer 100000 purse for Willard to fight in Cheyenne
Wyoming oil operators led by Chester Thompson announce a $100000 purse to lure Joss Willard to Cheyenne for a July 4 world heavyweight bout at Frontier Park. They name Moran Fulton or Young Dempsey as possible opponents and pledge profits to charity. They expect to post funds on acceptance and cite Cheyenne as ideal, citing Frontier arena capacity and regional accessibility.
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Joss Whllard
Cheyenne
Moran
Fulton
Young Dempsey
Fleht
Frontier Park
Willard
Chicago Tribune
Chester Thompson
Willards
Thompson
Joss Willard
State of
Wyoming
Wyo
Marquis of Queensbury
Intermountain
Chicago
Omaha
Kansas City
Denver
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Frontier Association
Frontier
Plains
Wye
Congregational Church Reports Healthy Finances and Note Burn
At the regular church meeting Judge J A Riner led as chairman as reports showed a cash balance across departments exceeding expenditures. A notable moment was the burning of a long standing note with its security in front of all contracting parties, with only two trustees present at the time. The church extended unanimous sympathy to Governor Houx and family for the loss of Christy Houx.
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Congregational Church
J. A. Riner
Houx
Christy Houx
Classification of Draft Men Is Being Taken Up
Notices are being sent to draft registrants about their Classification under the questionnaire. Some men have been classified and notified of their class, with Class 1 lists to be announced once work is complete. The draft board is classifying men as they answer and will finish all classes together to save time.
Rumors of Negro Troops at Cheyenne Debunked
Rumors that the Twenty fourth United States infantry would arrive in Cheyenne and troops were housed or unloading at the post were groundless after an official inquiry. It was found that only a lone Negro soldier on furlough to see a sick wife is present, reassigned to the hospital corps.
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Cheyenne
Twenty-fourth United States Infantry
Glenrock Drilling Expands With Five Deep Wells Active
President Taylor of Glenrock Oil reports five deep wells drilling in the Big Muddy fields and says Pilot Butte hosts fifteen rigs operating full time amid increased exploration activity in Cheyenne.
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Taylor
Glenrock Oil Company
Cheyenne
Joe Glenrock
Pilot Butte
Caillaux Memos Tied to German Plots in Argentina 1915
The article reports former French Premier Caillaux in contact with German agents in Argentina in 1915. Dispatches warned German papers against praising him and planned to capture his ship, citing important papers on the captain. The German government sought to treat Caillaux with courtesy if the vessel was seized.
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Caillaux
France
Argentina
Bernetorff
Mutton Eating Focus At Wool Growers Convention
Livestock men raise 30000 for pork and beef supplies. Mr. Cotton has no statement for publication but the meat division chief hints the food administration will encourage higher consumption of mutton and lamb. Cotton to speak on preserving meat supplies. morning session features president Frank J. Hagenbarth.
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Cotton
Food Administration
Frank J. Hagenbarth
Davis in Cheyenne on Business From Pontiac
J M Davis of Evanston spent time in Cheyenne on business, visiting from Pontiac and returning shortly after.
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Evanston
J. M. Davis
Cheyenne
Pioneton
Wyoming Sheep Raiser Proposes Federal Tax on Dogs
J A Delfelder of Riverton Wyoming, a leading sheepman, urges a federal dog tax to boost mutton and wool for America and its allies. He says 10 million dogs exist, killing five million could free meat and fund bounties, and coyotes destroy a million sheep yearly.
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Wyoming
U.S
J. A. Delfelder
Riverton
Wyo
America
Herbert Hoover
John B. Kendrick
Champ Clark
Marshall
Nicholas Longworth
Cincinnati
Mr. Delfelder
Mississippi Valley
Belfelder
Delfelder
Union
Kendrick Will Speak Here on War Trip
Cheyenne residents plan a large turnout for Senator Kendrick who will recount front line experiences from the western war. He previously spoke in Casper after a delay in Salt Lake, caused by his duties at the American Livestock association convention.
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Salt Lake
Casper
Cheyenne
Kendrick
Western Front
American Livestock Association
Wyoming
American Mining Congress
Here
Hall Family From Casper Visited Yesterday
A. G. Hall and his wife arrived in town from Casper for a brief visit yesterday, stopping to see local sights and meet acquainted residents during their stay.
Pearson Death Penalty Repeal Being Urged
Reports from Denver say over fifty prominent residents of Cheyenne and surrounding areas appealed to the Colorado state pardon board to uphold Clyde B. Pearson’s death sentence for the murder of Frank B. Roach, sheriff of Laramie county. Pearson faces hangings in late February 1917 after Colorado Supreme Court upheld the sentence. A Cheyenne delegation plans to press the board in Denver as Colorado anti death penalty forces mobilize for a clash of views.
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Denver
Cheyenne
State Pardon Board of
Colorado
Clyde B. Pearson
Frank B. Roach
Laramie County
Pearson
State Supreme Court of Colorado
Deming Mentioned as Congressional Candidate
W C Deming’s name appears as a Republican candidate for congress though he denies announcing a run. The Tribune lists other Republican hopefuls including Mondell, Hay for senator Condit and Skovgard for governor Morton for state superintendent.
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W. C. Deming
Congress
Tribune
United States
Frank W. Mondell
Weston County
John WW. Hay
Sweetwater County
Johnson County
Simon Skovgard
Big Horn County
William C. Deming
Laramie County
R. A. Morton
West & Hazlett to Erect Fort Steele Wyoming Refinery
The Western Oil Journal reports West & Hazlett will start building a refinery at Fort Steele Wyoming. They lead oil development in Independence Kansas and recently bought Funk & Cochrane holdings in Lost Soldier fields for 275000 dollars. Their Wyoming activity is seen as a positive sign by local operators.
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Western Oil Journal
West & Hazlett
Fort Steele
Wyo
Independence
Kans
Funk & Cochrane
Soldier Fields
Wyoming Fields
Burn Books Plea Sparks Cheyenne School Debate
A large number of Cheyenne school patrons advocate burning library books to stamp out contagious diseases, prompting debate over public health and education policies.
Coal and Taxi Ads Mix in Cheyenne Notice Board
Local notices list coal firms Cahill Holliday and Coon Coal Company with phone prompts. Visitors include Asa Linis from Meadow and C. H. Dutton from Sheridan. Taxi services advertise 7 passenger cars, with One-One as contact for prompt, courteous service.
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Cahill & Holliday
Coon Coal Company
Indian Motorcycles 1916 to 1917 For Sale in Cheyenne
Indian motorcycles listed with models from 1916 to 1917 including three speed and single S speed engines. Sidecar and track machine mentions, price notes start at $50. Advertising entry for Indian Motorcycle Shop at 510 W 17th Cheyenne Wyoming with phone number.
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Aban
Dro
17Th
Cheyenne
Wyo
Fone
Governor Houxs Son Drowned at Lederer Lake
Governor Houx's son is drowned near Lederer Lake just northeast of Fort Collins. Authorities say the accident prompted immediate travel to Fort Collins and ongoing recovery efforts with officials remaining on site until the body is recovered. Lederer Lake is a popular pleasure resort known for boating in summer and skating and iceboating in winter.
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Cheyenne
Fort Collings
Fort Collins
Thompson
Reid
Co . Lederer Lake
Fort Colling
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