Kendrick Bill Emerges in Congress on Food Monopoly
The Kendrick bill, introduced in the House by Chairman Lever, seeks federal control over the food monopoly run by Kendrick’s group. Supported across party lines by figures like Kenyon of Iowa and Norris of Nebraska, the measure gains national attention with Wyoming residents noting a prominent role by their senator.
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Sammie Saves Day as American troops turn tide in 1918
As soldiers return from France, the raw and untrained American troops helped avert a German breakthrough at Chateau Thierry and Paris. Their sacrifices shortened the war and saved countless lives, according to returning officers and leaders like Pershing who urged action despite doubts.
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Get in Line Boys and Farm Labor Reserve Effort
The United States Boys Working Reserve aims to mobilize 500000 American boys ages 16 to 21 to work on farms for the next harvest. In 1918 the program enrolled over 200000 youths, boosting U S food production enough to feed millions. The success led to continuation and permanent government activity.
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Difficult Casualty Lists Frustrate War Officials
The War Department defends the handling of casualty reports for soldiers killed or wounded in World War I. General Pershing and officers in France are tasked with issuing prompt, accurate cables to Washington, despite battlefield dispersal and hospitalizations delaying details. Relatives are assured officers are working to identify all names and relay information quickly.
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General Staff
Washington
War Department
General Pershing
War Keppel
France
Pershing
United States
London Suffering From Housing Shortage After War
Report describes severe lodging deficit in London with American servicemen and factory workers left homeless. Soldiers sleep in Parliament and court buildings while women from munitions work roam streets or sleep on railway platforms. Crowds reveal exhaustion and visible poverty as war ends.
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London
Parliament
Reflections for Herr William Hohenzollern Birthday Chronicle
A chronology notes Emperor William II’s milestone birthdays from 1879 to 1917 with remarks on succession, marriage, greetings from monarchs, and public celebrations. The entry highlights royal attendance, imperial pageantry, and shifting imperial sentiment across decades.
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League of Nations Formally Approved by Conference
The peace conference unanimously approved the league of nations project. President Wilson and Catone House are the American delegates for the committee. The conference resolves that the league aims to promote international peace and provide safeguards against war as part of the peace treaty.
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League of Nations Project
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Catone House
Wave of crime overwhelms state police effort
Statewide reports describe a rising crime wave with fourteen violent deaths in two days and a brutal slaying near police headquarters. Cheyenne residents push for a Cat Catcher office while lawmen complain of impotence and jurisdictional limits amid liquor and firearms concerns.
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Eighteenth and
Warren
East Twentieth
Cheyenne
Cost of Living Sparks Salary Demands in Mexico City
In Mexico City on January 5 a report notes living costs have risen about 150 percent in five years. Deputies seek a daily salary increase of 20 to 25 pesos to offset the rise.
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For Sale Emerson triple disc Fang plow auction
Classified ad offers an Emerson triple disc Fang plow listed at 50 dollars. Seller identified as F A Koehler of Indian Warj, Wyoming. No further details provided.
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Emerson
F. Aa. Koehler
Wyo
Explosive Wagon Wreck Kills Nine in Bilge Heart Oklahoma
An oil field wagon loaded with high explosives veered after hitting a rut in Bilge Heart Oklahoma causing nine deaths and many injuries. W R English the driver vanished leaving no trace. The blast destroyed most houses and cut communications. a tornado years earlier had already harmed the town.
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Okla
W. R. English
Armour Suggests Government Supervised Meat Monopoly
J Ogden Armour proposed a nationwide meat monopoly under government supervision to reduce costs for consumers and boost producer profits. He testified before the Senate Agriculture Committee amid questions about a packing industry combination and argued for more small packing houses to enhance distribution and curb waste.
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Armour
Tieney
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Oil fuel plan to power American merchant fleet
Washington Jan 25 The plan to massively expand oil fuel use for U S merchant vessels advances after conferences among major shippers ship owners and Shipping Board officials John H Rosseter of the board said details tentatively accepted are being prepared to add oil bunkering at key ports and to partner with oil producers for a steady supply Ol fuel is the real solution to the merchant marine fuel problem.
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Associated Press
Washington
Shipping Board
John H. Rosseter
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France Faces Now Hard Trade War
Paris January 25 France faces a commercial struggle with Germany as B N Hurley chairman of the U S shipping board spoke at Franco American meeting outlining tensions in trade and economic policy between the two nations.
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Paris
Germany
B. N. Hurley
U. S. Shipping Board
Strike Ends for Paris as Govt Takes Hand
Paris dispatch reports the city’s transportation strike ended when workers returned to duty after the government announced it would requisition transit lines. The move followed widespread disruption across the capital and a government intervention to restore service.
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GOVT
Associated Press
Pershing Heights To Get Electricity Soon
In Cheyenne the Pershing Heights addition will receive electric lighting after Paul H. Moore secured contracts with Cheyenne Light & Power. Over 20 residents have pledged to build homes as soon as weather allows, signaling rapid development and growing demand for housing next to the city. Daily settlers seek Cheyenne for new homes, driven by early access to electricity.
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Paul H. Moore
Cheyenne State Leader
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Cheyenne Light & Power Company
Pershing Heights
Cheyenne
Prairicer
Roosevelt Widow Pension Bill Approved by Congress
The House passed a pension bill for Theodore Roosevelt's widow without a record vote, 260 to 9 in the Senate, sending the measure to the President for approval. The proposal grants an annual pension of 35000 to the widow.
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Winita House
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Moora's Addition Promises Growth at Wyoming Metropolis
Prospectors visit city hotels to find lodging while noting Jets in the new addition. Dean Wrycoff bought a residence at Pershing boulevard and Warren avenue and plans two six room bungalows. Moore will build a home for a himorf at 5200 dollars as over 65000 dollars in lot sales signal strong demand for owner occupied homes.
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Moora
Wyoming
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Pershing Boulevard
Warren Avenue Company
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