Baseball non essentials: Baker rules widen draft scope
Washington July 19 Secretary Baker says professional baseball players of draft age must work or fight in a widened work or fight provision. Theater workers may also fall under the draft, with actors exempted only by Crowder. Cincinnati July 18 NL president Tenner warns season could close if players are forced to seek other work. Baker’s ruling dismisses arguments for special exemption and notes other outdoor recreation can replace baseball.
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Washington
War Office
Baker
Cincinnati
John K. Tenner
National League
Alnaworth
Wakington
Scarnet
Ap Aker
Gold mining deemed essential by Treasury. materials prioritized
Washington July 19 The government lists gold mining as an essential industry at the Treasury Department request. Officials say every effort will aid gold mines in obtaining materials while metals used in other mining sectors are already on the priorities list.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Prt Mis* Committee
Lightless nights to resume nationwide next week
The fuel administration announces a return of lightless nights starting next week with bans on most night fighting Monday through Thursday in New England and other states. Only essential street fighting will be allowed, under regulations similar to last winter’s program.
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Aseoclated Press
Washington, Ta
New England
New York
Maryland
New Jersey
Ware
District of Columbia
U. S
Fuel Administration
Food and Medical Aid to Russia via Red Cross Planned
A large donation of food and medical supplies is set to be sent to Russia by the American Red Cross. A special ship will carry cargo to aid civilians and recovering prisoners, with Red Cross workers distributing aid from China to Russia through a coordinated effort. The shipment, approved by the U.S. government, targets tuberculosis patients and other sick civilians.
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Russia
American Red Cross
Ty Associated Press
New York
Rusa
Red Croke
Red Cross
Huasia
Amerie
Rusabe
Beans Peanuts and Sugar Beets Will Break Records
The Associated Press reports this year's harvest will set records for beans peanuts and sugar beets. Details include expected yields and potential market impacts for farmers in major growing regions.
Weather notes and crop forecasts for Wyoming
The report notes scattered showers possible Saturday night with a weather outlook for Wyoming. Agricultural forecasts project higher yields in peas, beans, and sugar beets this year, with beans near 19.8 million bushels and total crop output improving across several crops.
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Wyoming
Department of Eericulture
Representatives Hold Protest Meeting of Bar Securities Owners
A meeting of the financial committee of seventy of the national association of owners of railroads securities was held in New York on July 19. Delegates from 21 cities and 20 states attended. 44 members were present. The roster lists presidents and executives from major banks and life insurance firms such as Continental Trust, New York Life, Equitable, Metropolitan, Guaranty, and several others, representing broad regional finance interests.
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New York
National Association of Owners of Railroads
Rocky Mountains
Davies Warfield
Continental Trust Company
Auitimore
Pordon Abbott
Old Colony Trust Co
Reginald Poster
Alfred O. Foster
New England Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston
W. A. Day
Equitable Life Insurance Society of United States
Frederick Hecker
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
George Edward Ide
Hone Life Insurance
Darwin I. Kingaley
New York Life Insurance
John Julley
Emmigrant Industrial Savings Bank
Henry A. Sthonck
Bowery Savings Bank
New York State Savings Bank Association
Alvin W. Krech
Equitable Trust Company
Gates W. McGarrah
Mechanicacd Metals National Bank
New York Clearing House Association
C. V. Rich
National City Bank
Eugene V. Tharer
C Base National Bank
Mortimer N. Buckner
New York Trust Company
Seward Prosser
Bankers Trust Co
Charles H. Sabin
Preasent Guaranty Trust Co
L. Tyner
Home Insurance Co
William B. Joyce
National Surety Co
Forrest F. Kryden
Prudential Insurance Company of America
Freiderick
Cleveland
Ohio
John Abbott
George M. Reynolds
Continental and Commercial Trust and Savings Bank
Chicago
Milla B. Lane
Citizens and Southern Bank
Savannah
B.H. Pringie, Jr
Bank of Charleston
S.C
H. O.quarles
Milwaukee
Wis
John ©. Lonsdale
National Bank of Commerce
John T. Milliken
W. A. Lee
Merchants Laclede Nations Bank
St. Louis
Evans Wollen
Pletcher Say and Trust
Savings Bank
Dent Connection
Colonel Roosevelt Avoids Yes or No on New York Offer
Oyster Bay July 19 Capl Theodore Roosevelt arrived and refused to discuss New York Republican politics. He said his mind is not on politics and noted a telegram from Merton Lewie offering withdrawal if he became a compromise candidate. He will not reply immediately.
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Lewis
Oyster Bay
Caplomel Theodore Roosevelt
New York State
Merton Lewie
Scots Break German Lines At Meteren In Fierce Assault
In a fierce dawn maneuver near Meteren around 8 am the Scots surged with speed denying the Germans a chance to deploy machine guns. Germans surrendered as Australians breached outposts sending 70 prisoners, joining 60 already captured in Meteren ruins. London reports note a new British aircraft tested on the front with high success and not yet downed.
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Associated Press
Meteren
London
Real German counter move expected late this year
War department officials told the House Military Committee that the main Allied drive would come later in the year. General Marsh said eight American divisions now in action would not deter plans for a bigger push. He called the current French American attack a junior operation amid a coming major offensive following General Foods’s yesterday drive.
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General March
Washington, D. C
War Department
Marsh
House Military Comm
Revolutionary Socialists Face Death Sentences Over Mirbach Murder
Amsterdam reports that 13 revolutionary socialists implicated in Count von Mirbach's murder have faced death sentences. The Colonge Gazette notes the railroad securities association committee opposes the proposed government draft contract, warning it endangers railroad investment and national credit. The committee seeks hearings with the United States Railroad Administration and to brief company directors on the financial risks.
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Amsterdam
Cologne Gasette
Count von Mirbach
Financial Committee
National Association of Owners of Railroads
Musee Fit
United States Railroad Administration
Mt Re
Ramos Te
Notorious Delphine Leads Atlas Vaudeville Review
The Notorious Delphine headlines a strong Atlas bill with Fiirtation a sharp musical comedy about college life. Aerial Platts dazzle with aerial stunts while Zeno and Mandel deliver a confident comedy act. Quigley and Fitzgerald dance well behind slapstick and Dorothy Van with Frank Ellis impress in potential stardom. Matinees today at three with evening shows at 7:20 and 9:15.
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Platts
Zeno
Mandel
Quigley and Fitzgerald
Dorothy van
Frank Ellis
Atlas
Bhorman Mains Varnishing Ad Brings State Leader Interest
A listing from STATE LEADER WANT ADS notes Bhorman Mains company seeking varnish work, attracting attention from state leaders and industry players. The short item highlights outreach by a local vendor and potential public interest in painting and finishing services.
Cheyenne City Briefs Highlight Frontiers Week Plans
Cheyenne residents report rising barber prices and shop upgrades as city life moves through a string of notices. The Wyoming Humane Society seeks good homes for three boys aged 8, 11, and 12, while local businesses prepare for Frontier Days with decorations and band practice.
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Wyoming Humane Society
FE. W. Burke
Office Capitol Building
Shot while resisting arrest noted in town report
A man was shot in the leg while attempting to arrest a black suspect who was firing into the town. Crutches aided his recovery and he is expected to be released soon. Repair crews work on the Lincoln Highway and Lions Trail between this city and Laramie with Albany county active, while Laramie county may begin on its end.
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Iowa
J. L. Morrison
Divide Country
Cheyenne
Saratoga
Baldwin
Han
Go Far
Iag
Laramie
Albany County
Laramie County
Great Britain Thanks U S Wheatless and Meatless Days
London July 17 Great Britain expresses gratitude to the United States for wheatless and meatless days that helped avert food shortages. Acting food controller John Robert Clynes cites the drop in queues and rationing talks and credits America for supplying more food.
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Great Britain
U.S
Ondon
John Robert Clynes
Clynes
Viscount Rhondda
America
Mr. Clynes
Man Arrested at Fossil Is Insane
Undersheriff Collett arrested Henry Ward at Fossil after a complaint by Charles King. Ward, claiming to need sandwiches and blankets for a journey, behaved erratically and fled onto a moving freight train before being recaptured. He was taken to Kemmerer then to an asylum in Blackfoot Idaho for custody.
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Kemmerer
Charles King
Fossil
Collett
Henry Ward
Ward
King Ranch
Sherifs Department
Idaho
Blackfoot
Dimas
Tye
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Treasury Dept
Uatless
Bberwan Paint Co
BAR Securities
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West Front
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City News
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Cahn & Holliday
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Sherman Paint Co
H. Cominsky
New York City
Capitol Ave
Tracmen
Nineteenth Street
Carey and
Capitol Avenues
Snowy Range
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Presbyterian Church
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Frontier Days Committee
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