City and County Seek Bids on New Building
Warren Richardson of the Laramie county commission and John A. Martin announce plans for a new city and county building. Bids due August 6. The four story fireproof structure on Carey avenue will house county offices, the sheriff and treasurer, and city administration. Construction target is January 1, 1919 with a $176000 estimated cost.
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Warren Richardson
Laramie
Wiliam Dubois
Carey Avenue
West Nineteenth
Dubois
Tressurer
Wyoming to Survey Vocational Training Needs
Commissioner J C Creager has appointed Dr Charles W Jacobs of San Francisco to survey Wyoming's vocational training needs under the federal act. Jacobs has begun the survey, visiting Rock Springs and Kemmerer as Creager focuses on organizing the program. The plan emphasizes in person studies and future query forms to guide state training extending to non college grade education.
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Wyoming
J. C. Creager
Charles W. Jacobs
San Francisco
Jacobs
Rock Springs
Kemmerer
Creager
Make Last Seven Days Count in Votes
The speaker urges candidates to intensify subscription drives in the final seven working days of the campaign. Subscriptions determine near totals, with prizes like a Studebaker and two touring cars hinging on narrow margins. Winners will not know current standings until final counts.
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Studebaker
Two Big Armies Begin March on Chinese Capital
London July 5 reports that northern and southern republican armies led by Tuan Chi-fui and General Fang Kwo- Chang have begun advancing toward Peking. The telegraph dispatch says the situation is grave as the forces move toward the capital.
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London
Peking
Exchange Telegraph Company
Tuan Chi-fui
Fang Kwo- Chang
Landis Merciless to Anti Drafters
In Freeport on July 5 Judge Kennesaw Mountain Landis sentenced 117 of 121 Rockford anti draft arrests to one year and a day in Chicago’s house of correction. Two received three day sentences, one six days, and one ninety days.
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Freeport
Kennesaw Mountain Landis
United States
District Court
Rockford
Chicago
Red Cross Hit $120 Million War Fund Milestone
Reports from the latest campaign show the Red Cross war fund surpassing $120,000,000 in pledges in several cities. Cash to redeem pledges during Red Cross week is flowing to national headquarters at about $500,000 daily.
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Washington, D. C
Red Cross
Wyoming Weather Forecast Indicates Fair Friday
A Wyoming report notes generally fair conditions Friday with little temperature change and a calm pattern. The outlook mentions stable skies and light winds, suggesting mild coastal or high plains exposure.
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Wyoming
Trains Collide Near Cheyenne Injuring U P Engineer
Union Pacific engineer Newton of the Colorado division is fatally injured and taken to Denver hospital after a head on collision at Carr 25 miles south of Cheyenne. A green fruit freight was waiting and ordered to hold until 2 50. The local train rammed the freight at about 26 miles an hour. Only Newton was hurt.
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Newton
Colorado
Union Pacfic
Denver
Carr
Cheyenne
At & W
Green Fruit
Garr
Argentine Prepares Break With Imperial Pirates
Puneos Ayros July 6. The newspapers here report that after Argentina pressed demands Germany continues to sink Argentine vessels abroad. The Argentine government probably will decide to break off diplomatic relations with Germany.
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Puneos Ayros
Germany
Speed and Size of Aeroplanes Victory Factor
Baltimore reports Dr Joseph Ames of Johns Hopkins, head of a government commission, says speed and size of airplanes will end the war quickly. He notes the U S must supply about 20,000 airplanes and 10,400 pilots, and maintain casualty rates.
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Baltimore
Joseph §. Ames
John Wopkins University
Bolemuets
France
Washington
Former Governor May Act as Mediator in Labor Crisis
A report from Phoenix details former Governor Hunt offering mediation between Mine operators and workers amid a deadly strike in a mining district. President Wilton’s request prompted Hunt to consider serving as a neutral intermediary as unions and mine owners seek a peaceful resolution.
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Givhetian
Prost Moyer
International Union of Aline
Wiaid Sinelley Workers
Lesuend Uy
Priveideur Wishon Uck- Od
Gearne
Jaripet Euenenor
Arizona
Ty Uet
Hunt
Sorye
Liz
Nieve
Ie Hee
Phoenix
Ariz
Suly
Gobewaram
Wilton
Sme
Mexico Prepares to Join Allies Cause
El Paso July 4 reports a pro allied sentiment rising in Mexico during the past month. The movement favors open relations with Germany and an alliance with the Allies, despite pro German pieces in northern papers. General Francisco Gonzales indicated the shift as authorities warn of German influence and potential actions against suspected sympathizers.
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EL Paso
Tex
Mexico
el Universal
Mostca
Francisco Gonsales
Chihuahua City
Open Declaration of War Against Germany Examined
The article discusses open declaration of war by the United States and allies against Germany, weighing consequences and strategic aims. It references munition metals, supply, and wartime policy while noting the broader international response and the impact on Allied efforts.
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Weather Report
U.P
Imperial
Mayer of Industrial Workers Claims Organization
Big Camp
Motel Mia Workers Industrial Union
Iiternational Union
Lapier Asditee
Mover
Vabio Asul
Tonini
Climctin
Artz
Colpmeers Ullen
Trent Mines
Tee Ida
Jemoser
Kaissr
Tan Nt Mn
Textuan
Tampion
Monita & Mittel
Tony
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