Britain to ban trade with seventy to eighty American firms
London reports the British government will publish a list of seventy to eighty US domiciled firms and individuals banned from trade. The move marks the first time American entities are placed on the trading with the enemy list amid debates over wartime policy and tensions over the German submarine Deutschland.
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London
United States
United Kingdom
Worthington Evans
Foreign Trade Department
Foreign Office Today
Associated Press
Het
Germany
Gra
United State
Villistas Escape Cordons in Mexico Border Raid Push
Several scattered Villista groups broke through a cordon of de facto government troops in the Rio Florido bottoms and regrouped at Tinajas and Lescobas on the Ojinaga road. They are moving north aiming for another raid on the American border.
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Chihuahua City
Rio Florido
Tinajas
Lescobas
Ojinaga
Submarine Issue Talks Between U S and Parliament
A discussion outlines that publication of a submarine issue is not in the public interest at present. Mr Dillon asks for parliamentary opportunity to discuss the course of negotiations, and Lord Rofert says he will present the subject to Sir Edward Grey.
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United States
House of Commons
John Dillon
Robert Cecil
Robert
Apondenge
Mr. Dillon
Lord Rofert
Edward Grey
Frontier Days Proclamation Urges Hospitality in Cheyenne
In Cheyenne on July 16 1916 Archie Allison declares the Twentieth Frontier Days will bring a record crowd and asks citizens to keep the west spirit, avoid overcharging visitors, and uphold a “Hospitality First” policy to protect the city’s reputation.
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Cheyenne
Wye
Archie Allison
Infant Plague Claims Its Victims
A historical image pair shows a sick infant being rushed to hospital in an ambulance as physicians and officials respond to a deadly illness feared to strike many young children.
Wyoming National Guard to stay for full mobilization
Lieut James announces via telegram from Chinago that two battalions will remain at Camp Kendrick until fully equipped for active service. The War Department will discharge unfit and excuse married men, forming a picked unit with high standards. Local recruiting continues, with 25 to 40 married men and about as many physically unfit to be dropped.
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Wyoming National Guard
Camp
Kendrick
Luther James
Central Department
Chinago
War Department
Camp Kendrick
Atfa
Sergeant Bush
Lincoln Way
United States Regular Army
National Guard
30 to Rock Springs to Hear Complaint in Water Rate Case
The Rock Springs water rate case before the state public service commission prompts a hearing in Rock Springs. Officials Preston Gates and H A Ployd attended, with Governor Kendrick already present. Union Pacific owns the system built mainly for its own use, while citizens call the plant a public service and accuse high rates.
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Rock Springs
State Public Service Commission
Preston
Gates
H. A. Ployd
Kendrick
Union Pacific
Infantile paralysis epidemic shows drop in deaths and new cases
New York July 17. Health Commissioner Emeroeau reports the infantile paralysis outbreak has been checked. He notes a reduction in deaths and new cases, and says authorities have found a way to curb the disease.
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New York
Emereou
Five Southern States Ravaged by Storm and Flood Loss
Storm and flood swept five southern states North Carolina South Carolina Virginia Tennessee and West Virginia causing massive property damage and homelessness Officials report dozens dead and missing with railroad lines and crops heavily hit Rescue efforts continue as waters recede and authorities assess millions in losses in the Piedmont and river valleys
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North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
West Virginia
Gulf
Ashville
Biltmore
Alexander County
Southern Railway
Charlotte
Asheville
Marshall
Piedmont
United Mine Workers District 22 Convenes in Wyoming
The biennial convention of the United Mine Workers of America District 22 opened in the U M W building in this city. Delegates from about thirty locals and roughly fifty representatives discuss wage scales for the next two years and await operator input later in the week. Litte r no business was transacted beyond committee appointments as George Hateman of Sheridan guides district operations in Secretary Jim Morgan's absence.
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United Mine Workers of America
District 22
Wyoming
United Mine Workers
Sexalon
Yliiew
George Hateman
Sheridan
Union
Jimny Morgan Telony
Weather and front updates from the Somme and other theaters
Bad weather stops allied drive in the Somme region and fronts. Allied gains reported elsewhere with Russian, Austrian, and Turkish maneuvers noted. British and Russian forces see progress while German offensives continue with artillery actions and village skirmishes.
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Allied
Somme
Berlin Official Report On English Success At Ovillers
A Berlin official report claims English forces achieved success at Ovillers near the Metse line with limited German losses. It cites troop numbers and casualties, noting light attacks and defense actions as of July in the ongoing battle.
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Berlin
Ovillers
Metse
Joel Graend
Wuselad Attuwk
Solthwees
Satak
Leare
Chaniawa
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Statesville
Iver
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Reise
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Onors
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