Central Powers Refuse to Withdraw From Occupied Russia
Berlin dispatches report the Central Powers reject Russian calls for military withdrawal from occupied Russian territories. They say withdrawal is impossible while the war lasts but aim to reduce troop numbers. referendum on future borders deemed impractical and a vote by elected bodies considered sufficient. Battles also reported in the Odessa straits with Ukrainian and Bolshevik forces. Rumanians accuse Austrian officers of fraternizing with Russians, noting this as a key crisis trigger.
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Siberia
Orenburg
Rumania
Fuel Saving Orders Spark Protests and Senate Action
A wave of protests against the fuel saving order prompts Senate action with a 50 to 1 vote for a five day suspension resolution. House opposition blocks a similar vote as debates center on executive policy and wartime controls.
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Associated Press
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Senate
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Cox
Nemocrati
Whaninions
German pollen plot to destroy California wheat crop
A California state defense bulletin warns of a German plan to ship poisonous pollen to the United States to destroy wheat yields. The notice cites two shipments and alleges German agents may hold pollen in California as part of the plot. Agricultural experts comment on the alleged scheme and its threat to U.S. wheat production.
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Germany
California
State Council of Defense
Washington
Bulletin
United States
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University of California
Wellboard
Wyoming coal rates cut to South Dakota points
Interstate Commerce Commission orders substantial rate reductions on coal shipments from Sheridan Kirby Hudson and Glenrock to South Dakota. The commission denies re-shaping bids by Northwestern Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and others and requires new rates to be established by March 1.
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Kirby, Hudson
Glenrock
South Dakota
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Kendrick Urges Gut of Oil Bill in Wyoming Meeting
Casper Wyoming June 17 Senator John B Kendrick arrived from Washington to urge unity among oil operators. He warned the Walsh-Pittman bill as current could kill the industry and called for a conference committee with full authority to act for all operators. A resolution seeks abolition of single acreage hold and authorization to prospect on multiple sites within set distances.
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Casper
Wyo
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Americ Mining Congress
Colorado
Aming Thowe
John B. Kendrick
Washington
Kendrick
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Goa
Senate
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Six Killed and Three Hurt Aboard U S Ship Alichigan
Six sailors were killed and three injured when the U S ship Michigan was caught in a heavy gale at sea. Officials announced the toll today from the disaster at sea.
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U.S
Washington
Body of Hous Not Yet Found Foretold Death
Governor Hous's son Christy Hows, seventeen, drowned in a Fort Collins Lake two weeks ago. Sheriff Halligan and a search party of 25 to 50 men dragged Lindermier Lake using a raft but found no body. Christy had prophesied his death, telling his mother he would die within two weeks, a warning linked to his desire to transfer to the University of Wyoming in Laramie.
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Jack A. Bweistol
Christy Hows
F. L. Hous
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Fort Collins
Sheriff Cook
Port Collins
Christy
Coevenne Ber
Wyoming U
Corlety
Mort Collins
University of Wyoming At
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Sehoaol
Cheyenne
Ares
Carl Oldén
Solitine
Bomb mailed to governor intercepted at ferry post office
A dynamite bomb addressed to Gov. William D. Stephens was intercepted at the ferry post office in San Francisco. The package bore sufficient postage, arousing initial suspicion about its intent and origin.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
William DD. Stephens
Sacramento
Ferry
Ireland Exempt from Draft Law Rejected Amendment
London reports the house of commons voted 156 to 48 to reject an amendment that would have applied conscription to Ireland under the manpower bill.
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London
House of Commons
Livestock Group Names New Executive Committee Members
President I. T. Pryor of the American Livestock Association announced several new appointees to the executive committee. Named are N Walters of Buffalo Wyoming and I W Jenkins of Corinne Wyoming.
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American Livestock Association
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Buffalo
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Cora
Two British destroyers lost in violent sea gale
London reports the British Admiralty confirmed the loss of two torpedo-boat destroyers amid a violent gale and heavy snow Saturday, with no details on crew casualties.
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London
British Admiralty
Liberty Loan due next April detailed by secretary
Washington January seventeenth news reports Secretary McAdoo announced the third Liberty Loan plan with a 10 000 treasury certificate offering bearing interest. Subscriptions receiveable by federal banks through January twenty ninth with late interest and a first payment around April twenty second. Congress accelerates appropriation action aiming to adjourn by June first.
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Peterve
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House
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Kitchin
OH the Gatling Committees
Packers Do Not Fix Price of Sheep and Lambs
Swift says packers do not fix prices for sheep and lambs and that prices are set by supply and demand. He notes the industry must cooperate for mutual benefit amid low prices two years ago and emphasizes conditions of supply and demand drive pricing.
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Salt Lake
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Louis F. Swift
Swift& Co
Mr. Swift
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Niagara
Hieh
Kendrick Speech to Be in Ellis Home
Senator John B. Kendrick will speak at a meeting Saturday night at the Ellis home, relating experiences from the western war theater. A delegation from Cheyenne attended the American Mining Congress in Casper and planned to return to Cheyenne.
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United States
John B. Kendrick
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Kendrick
Cheyenne
American Mining Congress
Casper
Lenine Signs Arrest Warrant in Huma nia Case
Lenine today signed an arrest warrant for Kite Ferouland of Huma nia. The suspect will be sent to Petrogred for Mapriconiment in the fourtrete of St Peter and St Maul.
Grompers Urges Labor to Obey Fuel Restriction
Samuel Gompers of the AFL warns workers nationwide will suffer from the fuel order yet promise to keep their legal rights. He doubts a five day work week suffices and favors a universal shortened day during the war. Local protests press Wilson on preserving industrial capacity and employment.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Tonielt
Garfield Signs Order Despite Senate Request
President Garfield issues a large emergency order despite Senate objections. The measure aims to halt certain industrial operations, with details outlined by administration officials. Shipping and naval yard activities are affected, exempting some plants and operations. The move follows intense political pressure and continues to generate questions about its impact on the economy.
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