Allied and American troops compete at Pershing Stadium Paris
About 1500 athletes from Allied and American armies competed in Pershing Stadium in Paris. Participants included Canada and British empire athletes along with Belgium, Brazil, China, Czecho Slovakia, France, Guatemala, Hodjaz, Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Serbia. French papers praise American sport and engineering for inspiring physical education in France and note the stadium’s timely completion.
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Pershing Stadium
Paris
Canada
Britain
Pacific
Belgium
Brazil
China
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Guatemala
Hodjaz
Italy
Portugal
Rumania
Serbia
America
Europe
Return of Sir Horace Plunkett Leads Irish Dominion League
Sir Horace Plunkett returns to politics to head a new Irish Dominion League aimed at dominion Home Rule. The league attracts broad press attention and support from varied outlets though few prominent figures have joined yet. It is presented as a practical path to resolve Ireland's dilemma while avoiding party identification.
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Treland
Horace Plunkett
Irish Dominion League
Labor Herald
Daily News
Yellow Express
Manchester Guardian
Northcliffe Press
Lord Northcliffe
Atlantic
Ireland
Sir Horace Plunkett
Ces
Fragmentary Philadelphia Inquirer text on Senate control
The passage is a damaged excerpt from The Philadelphia Inquirer commenting on the Senate, its dysfunction, and political matters. It references recall, time, and leadership, but the text is incomplete and unclear about events or dates.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
Government regulation of eating and drinking urged
An old debate resurfaces as critics question government control over diet and alcohol. The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin cites wartime meatless days and rationing as precedent for possible food regulation while warning paternalism may grow as citizens seek state guidance to curb over eating.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Washington
Germans Sign Informed by Half Million Ready for Foch Call
The article notes Germany's decision to sign was driven by knowledge that over 500,000 soldiers were prepared for Foch’s anticipated forward order, shaping strategic calculations and timing.
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Foch
Underworld Says Smokables Supplant Drops in Robberies
Report notes that cigarette drugs are replacing knock out drops to overpower victims. The underworld claims criminals always find a way, with a cartoon inscription about betraying trust. Forecasts of force persist even after peace.
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New York Herald
Gott
Kimmel
Germans Sink Their Own Ships Quip Stirs Debate
Commentator notes that the remark about Germans sinking ships is flawed since the ships sunk were not owned by the Germans, implying a political misreading of naval losses. The remark highlights wartime rhetoric and ownership disputes surrounding maritime warfare.
Three Corporations in Wyoming Dissolved
Notices filed with the Wyoming secretary of state report the dissolution of three corporations in the state. Sheridan Liquor and Wine Company with Olio Becker as president and Neary Schaal as secretary. Sheridan Tad Company with Geo W Downey as president and Trudy Rutherford as secretary. Casper Oil Brokerage with R G Taylor as president and I N Clay as secretary.
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Wyoming Secretary of State
Sheridan ‘Liquor and Wine Company
Olio Becker
Neary Schaal
Irish Send Another Note to Clemenceau
American delegates advocate Irish independence and charge Britain with bombarding towns and harming women and children. They accuse banishments and seek a special investigation committee to review the conduct of the war and renew efforts toward self rule.
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Clemenceau
Associated
Prem
PAMS
Snch
Clamenceau
Wankendy
Comnatttoc
Stubborn Union Pacific Yard Fire Demands Long Fight
A stubborn Union Pacific supply yard fire Monday caused $25000 in damage and tied up crews for nearly three hours. Firefighters used ten lines of hose and fought sparks from a passing locomotive as flames threatened adjacent tracks and buildings. The blaze began at 5:00 and was under control by 7:59 p.m.
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Union Pacific
Aix Unes
At & O'Clock
Immigration Exodus and Detroit Building Boom Highlight Era
The article notes a shift from immigration concerns to a large outflow of foreign born residents. It cites Detroit as leading U.S. cities in building activity, up 193 percent from the previous year, and comments on wartime honors with Sergeant York receiving a state farm in Tennessee while British heroes gain peerages.
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Compress
Europe
Detroit
York
Tennessee
President of the Irish Republic Aims for Recognition
The President of the Irish Republic carries diplomatic risks for this country if recognition is granted to a republic that currently exists only on paper and would complicate official relations with other states.
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Irish Republic
Candy as stimulant substitute linked to $50 million company
The article notes candy will act largely as a substitute for stimulants and ties this to the announcement of a new $50,000,000 candy company incorporation.
Million Dollar Congen Formed By Riverton Capitalists
Ten million dollars in stock forms the Stockmen Oil Co to develop holdings in Fremont County and beyond. J. A. Delfelder and Mayor Chatterton lead with other Riverton financiers. Incorporated under Wyoming law, 100,600 shares at 160 each, Riverton HQ. First-year directors include Delfelder Chatterton Nicholson and Greenough. Other new Wyoming charters listed: Oregon Trail Oil Co with 500,000 capital. Maxwell Garage and Transfer Co with 25,000. E. M. and M. Leap Co with 100,000 capital.
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Stockmen's Oil Co Y
J. A. Delfelder
Riverton
Fennimore Challerton
Fremont County
Wyoming
Capital
Delfelder, Chatterton
Oscar W. Nicholson
W. D
J. B. Greenough
Oregon Trail Oil Company
Capital Stock
J. GC. Pennington
John
J. Mo
Gotten
John Miskimmid
W.A. Wheeler
Maxwell Garage and Transfer Company
Douglas
Charles H. Sherman
Angus B. Baker
Robert D. Hawley
E. M
M. Leap Company
Capital Stage
Corporate Stock and Directors Details for Early Wyoming Firms
Historical records list early Wyoming companies with capital stocks and headquarters. BE L Brainard, Je Young, and BE C Hunt named directors for a Upton based hotel venture with 50 000 capital. Graddock Clark Maxwell Sales Company shows 100 000 stock and Casper headquarters with J L Craddock Lucy M Craddock and S G Clark as first directors.
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Casper
J. L
Lucy M. Craddock
S. G. Clark
Highway contracts let for Wyoming roads in five segments
State Highway Superintendent D G McCalman announced the letting of contracts for five highway segments. Cokeville Star Valley in Lincoln county 17.65 miles at 417000 with Pred Coolidge Laramie Wy as contractor. Sundinee Bewah in Crook county 9.25 miles at 169000 with Anderson Canal Section Co Rapid City. Yellowstone highway north and south of Chugwater in Platte county 12.06 miles at 100000 with J E Milton Lingle. Big Piney road in Lincoln county 9.17 miles at 44000 with Levy Construction Co Denver Colorado.
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Prsoho
D. G. McCalman
Cokeville-Star Valley
Lincoln County
Coolidge
Laramie
Wyo
Sundinee-Bewah
Crook County
Anderson Canal Section Company
Rapid City
G. D
Yellowstone Highway
Chugwater
Platte County
J. EB. Milton
Lingle
Big Piney Road
Levy Construction Company
Denver
Colo
Wheat Growers Hotel Event Schedule Keeps Weekly Pace
The Wheat Growers Hotel hosts gatherings every Wednesday and Saturday rain or shine, continuing a standing schedule for patrons and members.
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Wheat Growers Hotel
China
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