Cornerstone of Gold Ore Theft Case Emerges in Court
In a federal proceeding eleven men are charged with defrauding the United States by selling stolen Cripple Creek gold ore. Witnesses testified yesterday that ore tainted with illicit origins passed through miners, storekeepers, theater men, and others before reaching the U S Mint, outlining the broad network involved in the scheme.
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U. S
Criple Creek
Rigdon Andasaistanta
U. S. Mint
Explosion Kills Four at Dupont Powder Plant in Augusta
Four people are dead and ten injured when an explosion wrecked the E I Dupont de Nemours powder company buildings at Augusta near Aguilar in Trinidad. Superintendent J B Jeandell is among the dead. William Wilson is among the injured and may die. Cause of the blast remains undetermined.
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Trinidad
J. B. Jeandell
E. I. Dupont de Nemours Powder Company
Augusta
Aguilar
William Wilson
Germans Active in Mining District of Arizona
Phoenix June 29 Gov Campbell, at the request of Sheriff Harry Wheeler and Warren District mine operators, recommended measures to address activity in the Warren mining area in Arizona. Local authorities and miners discuss security and enforcement actions amid ongoing operations.
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WA Wining
Arizona
Phoenix
Aris
Campbell
Harry Wheeler
Orchiec
Warren
Prize clinching day for state leader candidates
Campaign notes tout extra votes for subscriptions as prizes in a state leadership contest. Voters could earn 2400 votes per dollar of subs. two week period promises 3000 votes per dollar. A $0,000 vote offer and a $160 cash prize close tonight at 10. Sheriff reports fear of potential bloodshed amid miners and employers in the district.
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St. Ie
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Acter
Gramm Timber Camp Threatened by Forest Fire
June 29 Gramm a timber camp sixty miles from Laramie was menaced by a large forest fire. A change of wind and backfiring saved Gramm and the town. The blaze started near a passing locomotive and burned about a mile long and a quarter mile wide. Firefighters planned to patrol and bolster defenses with men joining by motor vehicle.
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Laramie
German steamer Westfalia hits mine near Copenhagen
A German steamer Westfalia reportedly struck a mine off the coast near Copenhagen while sailing from Letterdam to Copenhagen. The incident caused Dutch divers and allied vessels to assist. reports indicate multiple injuries and damage, with crews evacuated as repairs are sought.
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Hague
Westfalia
Letterdam
Copenhagen
State Troops To Be Called Late July Or Early August
Reports from Major General Pershing on the landing of American troops in France remained incomplete today as officials maintained silence. The draft of state National Guard units into national service was announced holding they would be sent to divisional training camps in southern southeastern and western districts.
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Pershing
France
Dows
Army
Marine Corps
Coyen
Navy
National Guard
Nation Service
Giies
President Wilson Sets Limit on Prohibition Debate
President Wilson intervened to limit prohibition to distilled spirits and urged leaders to drop the push against beer and light wine. He pressed passage of the food control measure and met with anti-galoon leaders and senate leaders to smooth the way for war-time legislation. An informal Senate understanding backed excluding beer and wine from the bill.
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Washington, D. C
Wilson
Congress
Senate
James Cannon
White House
House
Cannon
Martin
Dunn Found Guilty of Murder in Montana Case
Frank Dunn was found guilty by a county jury of first degree murder in Great Falls Montana for the killing of his wife Alien Mi Quillan Dunn on June 2% as reported by the local court.
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Great Falls
Mont
Frank Dunn
Mi Quillan Dunn
Rate increases by railroads after Adamson law sparks protest
Railroads in 1917 faced a surge in operating costs and congestion after the Adamson law, amid a 15 percent rise in the East and partial rises in the West and South. Coal steel and oil prices doubled, squeezing profits as the industry argued for higher wages to retain workers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Suspends Rail Rate Hike
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended a general 15 percent railroad freight rate increase until October 28 and proposed partial raises for southern and western districts. Dissenting commissioners argued policy over service necessity. The plan allows higher coal and ore rates, with specific caps, while suspending many tariffs in the south and west pending new filings.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
McCord
Meyer
New York
Chicago
Justice in oil leases debated in senate hints
Senator Walsh proposes life of leasing bill as an amendment to the food control measure. prospects for riders slim, bills must stand on merit. Phelan amendment from last session returns. aim to protect miners’ rights under placer mining laws remains major but challenging.
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Montana
O'Mahoney
Washington
Thos. J. Walsh
House of Representatives
Senate
Phelan
Conerves
Audi
Imammuch
Oil locating versus mining discovery confusion warned
The passage argues the legal distinction between locating oil and discovering oil in mining, noting the shovel job versus expensive drilling. It warns that unfamiliar lawyers may misinterpret the law, harming bona fide claimants through misapplied rules and complex points needing resolution.
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