Statewide phone line expansion under way in Wyoming
Improvements costing over 160000 were launched by Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph in Wyoming. District Manager C T Hopkins led a 12 day inspection tour with W F Brown F M H Reed and H A Floyd. Work begins with hundreds slated and aims to speed regional development via copper wire extensions and new toll lines from Casper to Lander Thermopolis and beyond.
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Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Wyoming
C. T. Hopkins
Rock Springs
Tts
Aleo
Casper
Lander
Thermopolia
Thearmopolis
Shoshone
Lost Cabin
Thermopolis
Laramie
Rawlins
Riverton
Mountain States Telephone Company
Hopkins
British Break German Trenches in New Samme Drive
British forces resume hammer blows in the Samme sector and seize German trenches at three points. They take 700 prisoners after capturing Contelmaison and advance east of Latoiselle, with 2000 yard depth trenches on a 500 yard front. The British push continues amid strong German resistance near Verdun and Serre.
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Samme
Latoiselle
Contelmaison
Verdun
Thiaumont
Paria
Riga
Baranovichi
Kaledines
Kovel
Sarnykovel
Lemberg
Cheyenne Urges Donations for Company G Mess Fund
City appeals for funds to support Cheyenne’s Company G mess, noting ongoing growth though short of Sheridan’s record. Public response includes multiple local donors and banks contributing, with a goal to improve rations and morale for troops along the border.
Prohibition Party Eyes July Convention Presidential Picks
At the national headquarters in St Paul leaders discuss potential presidential nominees for the Prohibition party as the July 19 to 21 convention approaches. Names span reform newcomers J Frank Hanly Eugene N Foss and William Sulzer to traditional figures Frederick Wheeler Francia Baldwin W G Calderwood W P F Ferguson Sumner Haynes. Possible vice presidential candidates include Ben B Lindsey Frank Emerson and several others. debate includes a prospective female running mate such as Marie Brehm Mary Harris Armor or Mrs Ellas Boole.
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Paul
Abhay Sm
J. Frank Hanly
Indianapolis
Eugene N. Foss
Boston
William Sulzer
New York
Frederick F. Wheeler
Los Angeles
Francia E Baldwin
Elmira
N. Y
W. G. Calderwood
Minneapolis
W. P. F. Ferguson
Franklin ,Pa
Sumner W. Haynes
Indiana
Ben B. Lindsey
Denver
Frank W. Emerson
Marie C. Brehm
Pittsburg
Mary Harris Armor
Macon
Ellas 8. Boole
Nashville City Treasury Looted Across Five Years
The Nashville treasury was looted of 871,187 dollars from 1909 to 1914 by former city officials, according to final reports to the city commission by James Cameron, the auditing expert.
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Nashville
Tenn
James Cameron
Plague Fight Demands Nurses as Infantile Paralysis Spreads
New York health officials halted a plan to recruit American Red Cross nurses to fight infantile paralysis. Since June 1, 196 children have died, with shortages of nurses and workers noted. Authorities monitor crowded areas, close reading rooms, and plan quarantines while seeking clean homes and fresh air for affected children.
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New York
Red Cross
Treasury
McAdoo
Mitchell
Philippines
Pennsylvania
Montreal Reports Five New Infantile Paralysis Cases
The epidemic of infantile paralysis reached Montreal today with five cases reported in the last twenty four hours. City authorities have started a campaign to keep the disease from gaining a foothold.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Powers
Springfield
Ill
Kankakee
Oregon
DIL
State Board of Health
New York
New York City
Montreal
Pershing Prepares as War Supplies Reach Front Bases
COLUMBUS July 7 General Pershing continues assembling war supplies at field bases. Motor trains carrying thousands of pounds of munitions leave today for the fronts. Soldiers drill and perform active campaign duties as Villista agents claim Villa is alive and seeks a large army to strike the expedition.
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Columbus
General Pershing
Hin Field
Villa
Mexico
Villista Agente
South American cattlemen seek U S beef stock
Kansas City July 7 South American cattlemen in Argentina and nearby nations are buying U S Shorthorns and Herefords to supply growing beef demand. They report English cattle supply dwindling, demand rising, and plan larger breeding herds while visiting Kansas City to study handling facilities and meet officials.
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Kansas City
Argentina
United States
England
Hennie
Yemen
Dias
Louis R. Dias
Joseph Podesta
Buenos Ayres
Europe
Argentine
South America
Four More Candidates Announce Their Aspirations for An Office
Four additional declarations for Laramie county offices were filed with the county clerk. Mee Mamie K. Hefferon seeks reelection as superintendent of schools on the Democratic ticket, Harry W. Tupper runs for county clerk on the Democratic ticket, Frank Housman seeks a Republican justice of the peace seat, Otis A. Richardson runs as Republican for constable, and Mrs Hefferon has twice held the superintendent post and now aims for another term. Tupper seeks a second term. Parmelee of Sheridan files for reelection as district judge. Third-party non partisans join the field along with other declarations for local offices.
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Laramie County
Mee
Mamie &. Hefferon
Harry W. Tupper
Frank Housman
Justice of the Peace
Otis A. Richardson
Kiefferon
Sheridan
Diplomatic Note Advances Talks With Mexico
The United States accepted Carranza’s proposal for a diplomatic settlement after informal talks are urged between Elise Arredondo and Frank L. Polk. Arredondo transmitted Lansing’s friendly note to Mexico City, while Villa’s threat looms as Carranza’s forces face clashes near Corralitos and Parral. A commission to study the whole problem is favored by both nations.
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Washington
United States
Mexico
Chirongn
State Department
Elise Arredondo
Frank L. Polk
Arredondo
Mexico City
Lansing
Carranza
Arrellondo
Villa
Corralitos
Parral Arredondo
Wexico
Mir
Sam
Robert Lansing
German Predicts Verdun Capture Within Five Days
London dispatch reports a semi official German claim Verdun will fall in days. Major D von Sehreib erghofen outlines a frontal assault on Verdun’s fortifications and surrounding works, arguing French resistance will collapse under heavy German reinforcements and artillery.
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Verdun
London
D. von Sehreiberghofen
Sone
Doualmont
Thiaumont
Cote de Krokle Terre
Mewar
Devasmont
Vaux
Thisumout
Cernad
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Telephone Company
Teutons
Berlin
Haig
Somme
Serre
Company G. Mess
Cheyenne
Tate
Carranea
Washi
Carrate
Werder
Carransa
Dows
Americas
United Greies
Cheyenne Company
Rio Grande
Citixena
Gheridan
Stockgrowers' Bank
Hanley
Foss
Sulzer
U.S
Pershing
B.C. Maymond
Newcastle
Meldrum
William ©. Delovey
Jackeon
House of Tives
Aloleoun
God 8
Skeverd
Basin
Cnter
Hig Horn
Arredonde
EL Paso
Tex
Jimenes
Torreon
Gomez
Palacia
Iwo Mai
Was
Great
Sidiers
Apiie
Pune
Port de Tevennes
Rom
Forte
Neuf Deleoee
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