Cheyenne as a potential stop in the round-the-world race
Arnold Kruckman, head of the Panama- Pacific Exposition aeronautics bureau, will decide if Cheyenne becomes a control point for the Around-the-World air race. If chosen, Cheyenne would host 50 plus aircraft from 16 nations and serve as a supply station with prize money and gates.
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Bureau of Aeronautics
Cheyenne
Mr. Kruckman
France
New York
Aero Club Lie Os
Vals
A. N. LaFontaine
Walker
Industrial Club
Ira
Fee
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D. O. Dickert
Kruckman
Frontier Park
Pullen Wins Grand Prix as One Fatal Crash Shocks Santa Monica
Pullen won the fifth International Grand Prix over 403 miles at Santa Monica in a new speed record of 77.7 mph. An American car took first for the first time as J B Marquis died in a crash that also crushed him after his car overturned on a curve. Only four finishers of 17 starters. Marquis led until the thirty fifth lap.
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Los Angeles
Pullen
Santa Monica
J. B. Marquis
Pilen
Guy Ed
Paylor
de Palma
Marquis
Dinner Planned for Representative Underwood’s Honor
President Wilson will host a March 9 dinner at the White House to honor Representative Underwood. Democratic leaders in the house will invite many members of Congress as Underwood runs for senator ahead of the April primaries.
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Washington
Representative Underwood
House
Wilson
Congress
Underwood
Students Save Dorms at Germano Lutheran College
Two hundred students at Germano Lutheran college in Concordia suburb fought two hours to save four dormitories as a fire destroyed the administration building. Bucket brigades and wet blankets were used.
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Chicago
Germano Lutheran College
Concordia
Suburb
Destroyer Laverock Goes Aground Off Scotland
Glasgow report says the destroyer Laverock ran aground in Skelmorne Bay off the Firth of Clyde. The crew were rescued and placed ashore after the ship stuck fast on February 2.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Laverock
Skelmorne Bay
Firth of Clyde
British Foreign Minister Backs American Mexico Policy
Sir Edward Grey expressed support for the U S approach in Mexico over the death of William Benton, a British subject, shot on Villa's orders. The British consul investigates and reports to London as Grey notes limited authority to compel testimony, signaling Monroe Doctrine relevance.
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Edward Grey
Mexico
William 8
Benton
Villa
United States
Sir Edward Jay
Midwest Refining formed by consolidation of two oil firms
After months of negotiations the Midwest Oil and Franco Petroleum groups merge into Midwest Refining with 20 million capital. The deal consolidates plants pipelines and contracts while preserving oil lands off titles and royalty rights. About 8 000 acres producing oil and more undeveloped territory are involved.
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Denver
Midwest Oil Company
Franco Petroleum Company
Verner 2 Reed
Midwest Refining Company
Mainn
Casper, Wyo
Heldera
Midwest Oil
Intion
Rate Committee Appeals for Relief on Short Haul Rates
The Industrial club of Cheyenne protests to the Interstate Commerce Commission against February 1 1914 short haul tariffs by express companies. If old gold rates return, Cheyenne consumers save hundreds monthly while express firms regain refrigerator car business. Secretary Walker urges restoration of rates cited in I C C orders. The letter underscores the hardship on butter eggs poultry ice cream and more and requests prompt Commission action.
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The
Industrial Club
Committee On Railroads, Rates and Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cheyenne
Washington, D. C
Industrial Club of
Governor to be it under new scheme in Iowa reforms
Iowa Governor would become the actual head of every executive department under a centralized plan. Judges would be appointed by the chief justice, with the governor electing and naming directors of agriculture commerce industry public works public health education charities and correction.
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Iowa
Supreme Court
Agriculture, Commerce
Industry
Public Works
Charities and Correction
Taft’s Brother Rescues National League By Buying Cubs Stake
Charles P. Taft, brother of former President Taft, saved the National League by purchasing Charles W. Murphy’s interest in the Chicago Cubs. Murphy had faced opposition as a disturber in baseball, and Taft’s action led to Murphy’s removal. Taft already held a large Cubs stake and paid Murphy over one million dollars for the stock.
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Charles P. Taft
Taft
National League
Charles W. Murphy
Cubs
Chicago
Murphy
Mr. Taft
Taft Praises Roosevelt as Panama Canal Power
Former President Taft addressed the National Geographic Society praising Colonel Roosevelt as a great power in the Panama Canal effort. He recalled the canal’s tough fight, praised Goethals and Harbord, and urged consideration of G oethals for promotion to major general and chief engineer of the army.
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Willmmkedh. Taft
National Geographic Society
Roosevelt
Panama Canal
Agiempon
Taft
Mitchel
New York
James G. Harbord
United States Cavalry
Philippines Constabulary
Hewald
Goethals
Mia 'Se Long
Barn Fall Causes Serious Injury to Reymore Brother
A man identified as Art Reymore, brother of Deputy County Clerk Harry Reymore, fell from a barn he was working on about eight miles north of town. He suffered serious injuries with internal bleeding suspected. a doctor was summoned, but the full extent of his condition was not learned.
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Art Reymore
Harry Reymore
Miners Facing Confessions in Painesdale Murder Case
Five Western Federation members were arrested in Houghton after a claimed confession by ex-secretary John Hupts regarding the December 7 Painesdale killings of non union workers Thomas Dally Harry Jane and Arthur Jane. Hupts says the group fired into the Dally house.
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Painesdale
Western Federation
John Hupts
South Range
Nick Verbanac
Hjalmer Jullonen
Isaac Juttenen
Joseph Juttennen
John Hupta
Houghton
Thomas Dally
Harry Jane
Arthur Jane
Cruse
Nupta
Dally House
Hupta
Federation
Earl of Monte Dies in London at Mawick
The Earl of Monte former governor general of Canada and viceroy of India died at Mawick in London at four o'clock this morning.
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London
No Warning For Benton Before Shot
Washington reports Benton was unarmed and shot to death in Villa's office after a two hour wait for an interview. The wound through the stomach proved mortal, with later wounds, and a postmortem may clarify the injuries as the body remains eleven days old. Officials plan two army surgeons for examination in El Paso. Carranza declines to provide details to the state department, pledging to investigate Ranch’s disappearance. Nine American recruits were refused by Villa. two renounced citizenship to stay. A rebel plane had a successful test.
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Washington
Benton
Villa
Chihuahua
Garrison
Scott
el Paso
State Department
Nogales
Carranza
Bryan
Gustave Ranch
Great Britain
Juarez
Kidnapped American Ranchman Reported Dead in Mexico
Eagle Pass February 28 Clemente Vergara an American ranchman said to have been hanged by Mexican federals at Hidalgo according to General Guajardo at Piedras Negras He reportedly escaped Saturday and joined the constitutionalists though the claim could not be confirmed tonight
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Eagle Pass
Clemente Vergara
Hidalgo
Mex
Guarjardo
Puedraa Negras
Vergara
Cheyenne Seen as Ideal Control Point for Global Race
An interview from the Inter Ocean hotel quotes Mr. Kruckman praising Cheyenne’s energy and push for hosting a race control point. He cites support from acting governor Joux and mayor Jaine, with promises of militia guards at Landing Place and along routes, and plans for additional prizes to boost global publicity.
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Inter Ocean
Kruckman
Yr. Joux
Jaine
Cheyenne
New York
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