Imports Increase in Spite of War
The 1617 tin import total reached 65 990 long tons, up from 61 410, as English and Straits Settlements supplied 19 415 tons or 74 percent. Dutch East Indies rose to 24 148 tons, 29 percent, with Australia China and Bolivia supplying much of the remaining 20 percent. A large portion entered via England and the Netherlands, with direct shipments expected to rise in the coming year.
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Washington, D.C
United States
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
England
Straits
Dutch East Indies
Australia
China
Public loyalty pledge demanded by employers nationwide
The text declares that employers will not keep workers on payroll if they do not respect the American flag. It applies to all lines of business from mines to stores and offices. Citizens must show fealty by standing when the national anthem plays or is sung.
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Tonopal
Five Thousand Dollars of Lots Sold in One Hour at Walker Tract
Lingle Nebraska March 14 The Walker tract auction opened Monday and within the first hour over 5000 dollars worth of lots sold and by day’s end nearly the entire tract was snapped up locals and distant buyers lined up for selection suburban tracts also sold fast demand signals growth for Lingle as North Platte valley plans move forward construction will begin at once with several homes planned in the new district
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Linple
North Platte Valley
Train Schedules Arranged for Draft Men from Wyoming
Plans for the emergency draft include sending a 5000 dollar levy to induct draftees to American Lake Washington. Local railway officials from Union Pacific coordinate the departures between March 29 and April. BE A Ryan traveling agent handles train schedule arrangements in Cheyenne after consultations with Denver and Chicago military representatives.
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Wyoming
Ray K. Ole
American Lake
Wash
Military Committee
Chicago
Ttme
BE. A. Ryan
Union Pacific Railroad
Cheyenne
Denver
Public Service Reserve Organized in All States
The United States public service reserve the recruiting division of the employment service has been organized in every state plus Alaska and Florida as the last state. Directors named include Robert Gamble in Jacksonville Florida and R E Robertson in Juneau Alaska. Col J L Stern of Richmond resigns as Virginia state director. Herbert P Courter of Alexandria assumes the post.
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Washington, D. C
United States Public Service Reserve
United States Employment Service
Alaska
Florida
Robert Gamble
West Bay Street
Jacksonville
R. E. Robertson
Seward Building
Juneau
Col. J. L. Stern
Richmond
Reserve For
Virginia
Herbert P. Courter
Alexandria
Highway Improvements Planned Across State With Bridges
The highway board outlines major projects including six new bridges on the Yellowstone route in Platte county near Bordeaux and Crook county near Moorcroft. A survey of the Cody to Burlington segment will be done this spring with grading on the Dale Creek cut off. District chiefs assign offices in Cheyenne Rawling Cokeville and Sheridan to oversee counties.
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Board of Highway Commissioners
Platte County
Bordeaux
Helle Fourche River
Crook County
Moorcroft
Thermopolis
Cody
Burlington
Dale Creek
Cheyenne
Laramie
CC. C. Warington
Goshen
Platte
Albany Counties
Stanley Cobham
Albany County
Carbon County
Sweetwater County
Rawling
Wind River Co Brings In Largest Lander Well No 4
Wind River Petroleum and Refining reports the No 4 well at 2 220 feet and 200 barrels daily capacity as the largest in the Lander district It signals an aggressive three drill at once program and a planned six producing wells feeding the new refinery active since Feb 1 A A Maghan general manager witnesses the development and Field Superintendent Ray calls the well absolutely cool Stock trades show growing confidence in the company with a Denver exchange rate near 9 0 cents per share and bids for 100 and 208 shares
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Lander
Wind River Petroleum and Refining Company
A. A. Maghan
Wind River Petroleum
Wind River Refining Companies
Ray
Denver
Wind River
Denver of Exchange
Coroner's Jury Rules Ashford Shooting Unjustifiable
The coroner's jury found that the shooting of William Ashford by C. W. Loy was unjustifiable after an inquest at the Albany hotel on February 28. The verdict, signed by three jurors, states Loy will be tried March 26 before Judge W. C. Menteor jy. no preliminary hearing will be held. Prosecuting Attorney Sam Thompson announced, with W. B. Hoss engaged as Loy's defense.
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William Ashford
C. W. Loy
V. Loy
Albany
J. J. Melnerney
J. H. Rees
J . Henson Loy
Reward Offered in McPherson Kidnapping Case
Millard Potter, 15, son of Mr and Mrs F L Potter of Wheatland, is believed kidnapped by J B McPherson former Wheatland high school principal. McPherson last seen with Potter in Seward Nebraska using the name J A Robertson. Gov Frank L Houx issued a 500 dollar reward for McPherson.
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Millard Potter
F. L. Potter
Wheatland
J. B. McPherson
Wheatland High School
McPherson
Seward
Neb
J. A. Robertson and Son
Millard Robertson
Omaha
Platte County
Frank L. Houx
Riley Ford
Cleopatra Picture Packs Atlas Film Great Spectacle
The Atlas theater shows Cleopatra with Theda Bara in the title role. The epic follows Cleopatra through Rome, Caesar, Mark Antony, and the fall of the triumvirate, with vivid scenes of pyramid secrets and ancient intrigue. Reports say the film is the best yet seen in Cheyenne with marvelous effects.
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Cleopatra
ATLAS
Far East
Theda Dara
Atlas Theater
Egypt
Rome
Octavius
Pharon
Caesar
Senate
Roman Empire
Marc Antony
Cheyenne
Casper-Embar Drilling to Resume at Hidden Dome
Casper Wyoming March 64 Arrangements have Casper-Embar Oil company and former State Senator George H B McClellan and Worland associates to drill to the third sands about 2500 feet unless oil in commercial quantities is found. Gas and oil news from the Ohio well suggests promising developments and Worland parties expect a big well as the Kmbar ground awaits drilling.
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Casper
Wyo
Casper-Embar Ol Company
George HB. McClellan
Worland
Ohio
Sugar factory project discussed by Worland capitalists
Worland district leaders in the Elk Basin area including Laird Cook Worland and Crowley explored the Wyoming Sugar Company factory. The group, among the district’s top beet growers, noted local farmers plan to plant more acreage to satisfy government demand.
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Worland
Wyoming Sugar Company
Invid
Joseph M. Eccles
Haries KE. Keiser
Ogden
Charles Worland
Joseph Cook
L. J. Laird
J. Willie
George 8
Crowley
Messrs. Laird
Cook
Elk Basin
Meeting Of All Railroad Men Called March 22
Union Pacific employees plan a nationwide support network for members who have left to serve in the Navy and military. Nearly 2000 have already joined. Cheyenne will host a meeting March 22 with leaders from all departments to organize rosters, military histories, and family assistance. Ballard Dunn will attend to outline Omaha plans and next steps.
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Union Pacific Railroad
Navy
Union Pacific
Cheyenne
Calvin
W. M. Jeffers
Ballard Dunn
Union Pacific Service
Omaha
Dunn
Red Star Brkg Organized Here in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne branch of the American Animal Relief Association formed to aid horses and dogs in the war effort. Dr. A W French elected president outlined vast losses of horses aboard and on the Western Front. The local group aims to assist other cities and spur state-wide animal relief societies with support from Ira B Pee and local officials.
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Europe
American Animal Relief Association
A. W. French
Socety
United States Army
Verdun
Cheyenne
American Red Star Relief Association
Red Star
Llane
Ira B. Pee
E. L. Emery
Per Cent American Society Forms Donor Move
Members of the Per Cent American Society vote to donate part of their near term patriotic fund to the newly formed Red Star. Dr H R Millard is treasurer, Dr French president, D Cooper secretary, with directors Charles Hirsig Ira B Fee B Davidson and E W Burke.
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Per Cent American Society
Red Star
H. R. Millard
Dr. French
D. Cooper
Dr. Millard
Charles Hirsig
Ira B. Fee
B. Davidson
E. W. Burke
Two Men Held for Failure to Register in Cheyenne
Alexander Alanasoff and Otto Pierson, both held in the city jail, are accused by Cheyenne police of failing to register. Alanasoff claims age exemption. Pierson’s status ties to an ongoing Department of Justice inquiry.
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Alexander Alanasoff
Igin
Alanasoff
Apartment of Justice
Cheyenne
Otto Pierson
Jai
Department of Justice
Best Line in Cheyenne Bicycle Shop
Reed Hollister offers new and second hand bicycles at 1720 Pioneer Ave M2 Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Reed Hollister
Pioneer Ave
American women urged to aid soldiers in war effort
Lord Northcliffe lauds American women for stepping up in crowded cities and rural farms to aid soldiers, despite household burdens. Advert describes Dr. Pierce's Prescription and Favorite Prescription tonic for nervous exhaustion, with buy info and mail request for medical advice and trial package.
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Lord Northcliffe
Pierse
Buffalo
N. Y
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Missouri
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