Wilson to veto wheat price pact in $2.50 bid
President Wilson plans to veto the annual agricultural appropriation bill over a rider fixing government wheat price at 2.50 per bushel. The House and Senate rider, rejected substitute proposed at 2.65, sends the measure back to the Senate. Officials warn flour and loaf prices would rise accordingly.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Senate
House
House Committee
Burleson
Clark
White House
Morgan
Oklahoma
Fort Burse lt Tonight Promises Inspiring Program
Tonight at Fort Bursett a strong program for soldiers and civilians features Dr. Frank W. Merrick scheduled to speak on religious and patriotic themes. The event includes a moving picture, band music, instrumental and vocal solos, with Mrs. Boyce among the soloists.
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Fort Russell
Frank W. Merrick
Merrick
Boston
Mrs. Boyce
Solidiers
Basbraa Port Russell Clash In Deciding Park Showdown
Pioneer park hosts the third and deciding baseball game between Basbraa and the Port Russell regimental team this afternoon at 2 30. Each side won one game by a single run and both blame luck rather than poor play. Managers promise their strongest lineups and a large crowd of about 1000 is expected for the ping ball spectacle.
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Pioneer Park
U. P
Port Russell Cross
Split Shifts Hit Cheyenne Police Force
No access to George Orend the Cheyenne policeman who left with the last draft contingent of July 4 for Fort Logan has been appointed on yet. The remaining force works split shifts until the department can be rearranged.
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George Orend
Fort Logan
Frontier Letter Writing Day Proclaimed by Cheyenne Mayor
Cheyenne Mayor ER. W. Stone proclaims Wednesday July 10 as Frontier Letter Writing Day to promote Frontier Days July 2 to 27. Citizens urged to compose letters and postcards mentioning the event to encourage attendance. Frontier stationery available at Capital Ice & Coal Co. and McInerney & Conway locations.
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Cheyenne
Citheenia
Wyo
Lee & Coal Co
Seventeenth
Capitol Avenue
McInerney & Conway
Baseball scores from major leagues today
American League results include Washington 7 over St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 2 over Detroit 5 1. New York 2 Boston 6, Chicago 1 3, Cleveland 3 over Boston, and Pittsburgh 17 over Boston 4 in the National League. Cincinnati 106 Philadelphia 9 and Chicago 1 New York 0 with St Louis 1 over Brooklyn 3.
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Washington
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Detroit
New York
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Beston
Cincinnati
Broaclyn
Boyish desire causes death near Wheatland
July 6 Wheatland Wyoming reports 10 year old Paul Johnson, son of lakeview farmer John Johnson, died after a wagon wheel passed over his chest when he fell from the wagon while driving to a harvesting field. Parents had left by automobile and returned to find him unconscious in the road. Two Laramie county boys, L. A. Butcher and Clyde Roosenburg, who had enlisted, did not depart with Port Logan boys yesterday.
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Wheatland
Wryo
Pail Johnson
John Johnson
Lakeview
Hin
L. A
Fritz
Becker
Paul Champerlain
Pritz
Idayn
Toul
Army
Walter Reed Hospital
Dempsey Knocks Out Flynn in First Round Showdown
Atlanta report says heavyweight Tack Dempsey defeated Porky Flynn of Boston by knockout in the first round of a special 10 round bout held tonight.
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Atlanta
Commissioners Split Up The Work In City
City council members plan to distribute duties formerly handled by Commissioner Storey who is at Fort Folan. No vacancy will be filled due to no legal method until the next general election. They may assign supervision to Mayor Stone and Commissioner Nimmo and appoint Clerk Showalter as city treasurer if legal.
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Coulness
Storey
Fort !Olan
Front
Ble
Miller in town on way to navy service
Leslie Miller once Cheyenne resident and deputy immigration commissioner Wyoming visited Denver yesterday en route to Laramie to enter the United States navy. He declines political effort for a commission and will train at a Pacific coast camp while his family stays in Laramie.
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Leslie Miller
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Denver
Kinney Oz Company
Laramie
United States Navy
Pacific
Nooys Wanted for Poultry Contest Ad by Bank
Nooys wanted. By the Citizens National Bank to enter the Poultry Contest. See prem iums in window of F. W. Roedel's Prag Store. Ady.
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Citizens National Bank
F. W. Roedel
Prag
Offiches Fall to Capture Three Escaped Convicts
Sheriff and posse search in Kemmerer Wyoming for Peter Natalia, Henry Miller, and J N Renner after they escaped Lincoln County jail aided by Miller. Natalia, an Italian from Denver, is charged with murdering Dr Giacomo, whose ear was severed as alleged evidence. Miller and Watanuki, two trusted workers, helped. Watanuki discovers the missing keys.
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Kemmerber
Wyo
Ben Bell
Peter Natalia
Henry Miller
J. N. Renner
Lincoln County
Miller
Natalia
Denver
di Giacomo
Giacomo
Diamondville
Sho Watanuki
Wataouk
Drunks and Disturbances Ring City Police Busy Night
Police concentrated on drunkenness and minor disturbances with two men held for investigation. By midnight one arrest had been made as Wyoming men from Rawlins Gillette and Laramie County traveled to Port Logan during the military period.
Japan’s Kensetsai Leader Defends Eastward Guidance
Cotaro Mochizuki, a Kensetsai figure and Diet member, told a mass meeting that Japan has the right to guide the entente in the Far East by its own judgment. He warned that the United States would not dispatch troops to Russia unconditionally and argued Germany eyeing Siberia could affect the war's balance. He predicted a long war even if Germany breached the Western front and stressed a pivotal period for Japan.
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OSKAS
Japan
Far East
Kensetxai
Cotaro Mochizuki
Mochixuki
United States
Buf
Russia
Germany
Siberia
Ines
Americans in Bold Somme Attack Stand With British Allies
France July 5 report notes American infantry joining British forces for a Fourth of July action south of the Somme. Brigaded with Australian troops they charged together, with British officers praising their valor and minimal American losses amid intense shelling.
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France
Somme
Flendy
Foley Kidney Pills Promoted For Rheumatic and Kidney Ailments
An advertisement touts Foley Kidney Pills for rheumatism kidney and bladder issues. It cites Mrs. Frank P. Wood of Mor rill Maine and her husband who both claim relief from pain and lameness after using the product. It notes the pills are sold everywhere.
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Foley
Frank P. Wood
Morrill
Maine
Weather Data From The Weather Bureau Report
The Weather Bureau records report morning and evening temperatures and humidity. Measurements show a warmer trend with increased precipitation potential and notable changes from normal temperatures for the date.
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Oldy
Doreen
Begree
Kes Paige
Calming Spirit of the Earth Ceremony Held in Tokyo Shrine
A unique Shinto ritual dated to early Japanese imperial times was performed at a shrine site for the late emperor Muteulite. Ministers of state and high officials attended as the ceremony purified the land, honored the earth deity, and drove away evil spirits in anticipation of the shrine’s erection.
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Torio
Jimmy Tenno
Policy to Cut Litigation in Personal Injury Claims
Washington reports that John Barton Payn, general counsel of the United States Railroad Administration, outlines a policy under federal control to limit litigation for rail injury claims. The director general will assess merits, ensure justice for injured employees, and discourage lawsuits, with government payments avoiding attorney fees. State Leader ads note results.
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Washington
Hon
John Barton Payng
United States Railroad Administration
Payoé
Returning Convalescents Reach Notable Total in France
Washington reports a rising number of American convalescents returning from France. At Walter Reed and similar centers these youths, still under military discipline, show vigor and a drive to relearn and adapt. Doctors note resilience and a normal outlook despite injuries.
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Washington
France
Walter Reed
Major Cotton
German Smokers Face Tobacco Shortage in War Strain
London reports a looming German tobacco famine with supply exhausted by November 1. Dutch imports shrink as Holland halts tobacco exports, prompting government talks on curbing cigar production and rationing for the army.
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London
Holland
Germany
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