Wyoming Federation Holds Eighth Annual Meeting Actions Endorsed
The Casper gathering concluded its eighth annual session with adoption of the labor federation’s platform. The convention endorsed the AFL model injunction bill and urged officials to support it and back the Smith-Hughes act. Sheridan chosen for 1918 convention site.
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Casper
W.Q
American Federation of Labor
Wyoming
Smith-Hughes
Congress
Harry W. Foxe
Paul J. Paulsen
Colorado State Federation of Labor
Federation
Federal Industrial Relations Committee
Sheridan
Third Term Idea Proves Popular In This County
In Laramie County public officials show support for continuous terms. County clerk records reveal filings for reelection except the county treasurer who cannot seek a third term. Commissioner Partington has not declared. L. M. Trent of Camp Stool declared as a Republican candidate for the four year term on the board of county commissioners.
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Laramie County
Wen
Onan
Partington
Yeserday
L. M. Trent
Campstool
Board of County Commissioners
British Push Advances on Somme Front in Major Victory
British forces captured Bazentin le Petit Bazentin le Grand Ovillers and Longueval on the Somme front as counter attacks failed and gains were consolidated. French and German actions were mixed with Paris and Poincare framing the victory in broader terms for Allied morale.
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Somme
Verdun Front
Stokhod
Nicholas
France
Bazentin-le-Petit
Basentin-le-Grand
Ovillers
Longueval
One Day Left to Complete Mess Fund Drive
A public notice urges citizens to contribute to the mess fund for Company use, stating only one day remains to reach the $600 goal. The office will be open all day to receive donations, with 50 cents per day per private suggested, emphasizing collective support for troops and war efforts.
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Sccieet
Wetton
Los
Pixat
Hector Sinks After Storm Near Charleston and Rescue Efforts Continue
In a July storm the naval collier Hera sank sixty miles off Charleston after carrying sixty Marines, seventy sailors, and twelve officers. The tug Vigilant reported trying to reach the Hector and it was unclear how many survived. The steamer Alamo stood by to assist as wireless attempts to confirm life losses proved inconclusive.
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Thiala
Navy.yard
Hector
Charleston
8. C
Hérta
Eixty
Charleston Tolay
Hunt
Vigilant
Alamo
Soctor
Navy
Judge Clarke Named to Succeed Hughes
John Besson Clarke a federal district judge from Cleveland was nominated by President Wilson to fill the Hughes Supreme Court vacancy. The senate confirmed Clarke for two years as associate justice, reflecting his Ohio progressive ties and associations with Tom Johnson and others. Dowling had been considered.
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Washington
John Besson Clarke
Cleveland
Wilson
Supreme Court
Charles I. Hughes
Senate
Clarke
Ohio
Tom Johnson
Newton DD
Baker
Victor J. Dowing
New York Supreme Court
Loading U-Boat for Return Trip Across Atlantic
In Baltimore on July 14 the submarine Deutschland began loading its return cargo. Scrap rubber was loaded first as ballast removed from lower holds. Guards and customs officials prepared to spend time in port as telegrams and mail were weighed, with Captain Koenig assuring aid from authorities.
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Baltimore
Koenig
Prisoner Kennedy Foiled Jail Break Plan By Steel Saw
Sergeant McFarland found a partially completed steel saw and a stolen hat band in the jail yard as Sailor Kennedy, arrested on Denver police instigation, attempted to fashion an escape tool. He later accessed a broken knife from a drunk’s pocket and could have escaped. Kennedy, with aliases, admitted a Denver theft and repaid 27.60, facing possible federal proceedings for impersonating a U S naval officer. He is under tight police watch for further assault or escape attempts.
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Poincare Mn
France
Poincare
Tha
Wau
Jack McFarland
Kennedy
Denver
Jackie
Embery
Riner
Carranza Says War Danger Averted and Elections Soon
Reports from Chihuahua indicate eight bandits head toward Juarez as Mexican troops pursue. In Washington talks with Carranza's envoy Arrendondo move toward a joint international commission. Carranza says reforms will be in a constitutional update and elections will be held once complete. Villa reportedly demands Chihuahua City surrender and Trevino may defect. Bell at Fort Bliss notes possible capitulation and care over shipments to US forces.
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Juarez
Chihuahua
Washington
United States
Carranza
Polk
Eliseo Arrendondo
Carranga
Wilson
Eye Paso
Villa
Trevino
Cape Ture
Bell
Jaurez
Mexico
Colonia
Dublan
Sion
Bats Ea Cine
Crema Aragils
Germans Do Not Interfere With Supplies for Belgians
London report by A J Hempill describes relief operations in Belgium and northern France. He notes Berlin debates on allowing Belgian relief supplies, cites German shortages, and affirms efforts to continue humanitarian aid amid criticism. He observes relief stations aiding over thirty percent of a destitute population and the daily routines at stations and markets.
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London
A. J. Hemp
New York
For Relief
Belgium
France
Honkind
Hemphill
Berlin
Germany
Chidren
Terman
Ole der German Raus
Lath Ube
I Dae
Cerhan
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Tusker H. Bliss
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Eral Funston
Secretary of War
Brownaville
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