Pershing Stadium hosts 1500 Allied troops in Paris sports
In Pershing Stadium Paris, about 1500 athletes from Allied and American forces competed in field events drawing crowds from France. Canadian and British colonial athletes led, with others from Belgium, Brazil, China, Czecho Slovakia, France, Guatemala, Hodjaz, Italy, Portugal, Romania, and Serbia joining. French papers praise American energy and engineering for stimulating physical education and rapid stadium completion, noting the games offered a welcome diversion for troops awaiting peace.
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Pershing Stadium
Paris
Canada
Britain
Pacific
Belgium
Brazil
China
Czecho-Slovakia
France
Guatemala
Hodjaz
Italy
Portugal
Rumania
Serbia
America
Europe
Re Enter Sir Horace Treland Leader of Irish Dominion League
Sir Horace Plunkett returns to politics as head of a new Irish Dominion League aiming for Home Rule. The move draws mixed press reaction, with support from Labour Herald, Daily News, Express, Manchester Guardian, and Northcliffe press. The platform seeks broad nonpartisan backing 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 Inquirer excerpt on Senate conduct and governance
A dispersed note from The Philadelphia Inquirer discusses the Senate’s function and leadership in historical terms. It references oversight, perceived folly, and the challenge of timely recalls within a misty past oriented toward governance.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Senate
Government regulation of eating discussed by press essay
The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin argues that if doctors cannot curb over eating, government regulation may extend from drink to food. It recalls wartime meatless days and suggests paternalism rises as the nation fears the American stomach. The piece humorously predicts the stomach will seek self regulation.
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Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Washington
Germans Sign After Foch Order Readiness Cues
The article notes Germany’s choice to sign was clearly influenced by the knowledge that more than half a million troops were prepared to respond to Foch’s forthcoming forward order.
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Foch
Underworld Reports Cigarette Drugging Replacing Drops
The report alleges criminals use drugged cigarettes to overpower and rob victims, with the underworld noting the method as rising. The saying under a New York Herald cartoon warns that coercion persists beyond peace, and the text forecasts continued forceful tactics.
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New York Herald
Gott
Kimmel
Germans Sink Ships They Own Not Their Own
A remark notes German ship sinking habit and clarifies the ships sunk were not their own, countering the notion of self-sabotage. The comment emphasizes misperception about naval actions during the period.
Three Concerns In corporated in This State Now Dissolved
Notices of dissolution filed with the Wyoming secretary of state list three corporations dissolved. Sheridan Liquor and Wine Company with Olio Becker as president and Neary Schaaf as secretary. Sheridan Oil 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 pursuing Irish independence sent a note to Premier Clemenceau accusing Britain of bombarding Irish towns and harming women and children. They claim Britain issues frequent banishment orders and urge the formation of a special investigation committee.
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Clemenceau
Associated
Prem
PAMS
Snch
Clamenceau
Wankendy
Comnatttoc
Stubborn Union Pacific Yard Fire Ties Up Fire Crews
A late Monday fire at the Union Pacific supply yards burned about 8250 in damage but required nearly three hours and six lines of hose as firefighters worked to prevent spread to tracks and buildings. Sparks from a passing locomotive started the blaze, which began around 6 o clock and was extinguished by 7 59. The loss is estimated at 41 000 000 in stored materials.
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Union Pacific
Aix Unes
At & O'Clock
Immigration shifts and wartime honors highlight era debate
The article contrasts fears of European immigration with a rising foreign born exodus, noting Detroit leads urban building activity up 193 percent from last year. It laments American war heroes receiving fewer honors than British peers, aside from Sergeant York who received a Tennessee farm.
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Compress
Europe
York
Tennessee
President of the Irish Republic seen as potential diplomatic hurdle
The President of the Irish Republic may pose diplomatic complications if he wins formal recognition, a republic currently only on paper.
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Irish Republic
Candy gains status as stimulant substitute amid big candy firm filing
The text notes candy is to be viewed as a stimulant substitute while highlighting the announcement of a new $50,000,000 candy company incorporation. It frames candy as a dominant substitute in the market and discusses the scale of the new venture.
Million Dollar Congen Formed To Develop Oil Lands
A Wyoming firm named Stockmen's Oil Company, capital stock ten million dollars, organized by J A Delfelder and others to develop holdings in Fremont County and beyond. Headquarters set at Riverton. 100,600 shares at 160 each. first-year directors listed. Wyoming charter also shows Oregon Trail Oil, Maxwell Garage and Transfer, and E M and M Leap company with varying capitals and headquarters at Casper, Douglas, and Riverton.
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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
Early Wyoming Corporations and Directors Noted
The document lists several Wyoming business entities with capital stock totals and share structure. It names Upton in Weston County as a headquarters site and outlines first year directors including BE L Brainard Je Young and BE C Hunt. It also mentions Graddock Clark Maxwell Sales Company with stock set at 100 000 shares of par 1.00 and headquarters at Casper, with J L and Lucy M Craddock and S G Clark as initial directors.
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Casper
J. L
Lucy M. Craddock
S. G. Clark
Highway contracts let for several Wyoming roads
State Highway Superintendent D G McCalman announced contract letting for five road projects. Cokeville Star Valley line in Lincoln county covers 17.65 miles at an estimated 417000 dollars. Sundinee Bewah line in Crook county spans 9.25 miles at 169000 dollars. Yellowstone highway north and south of Chugwater in Platte county covers 12.06 miles at 100000 dollars. Big Piney road in Lincoln county covers 9.17 miles at 44000 dollars. Contractors include Pred Coolidge Laramie G D, Anderson Canal Section Co Rapid City, J E Milton Lingle, Levy Construction Co Denver.
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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 Market Schedule
Wheat Growers Hotel hosts a regular market every Wednesday and Saturday regardless of weather or external conditions, inviting local vendors and patrons to attend.
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Wheat Growers Hotel
China
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