Wilson Appeals to Men Patriotism in Railroad Crisis
President Wilson urged railroad managers and union chiefs to resume talks and avert a general strike amid national peril. Mediation by a council of defense seeks accommodation. officials study lawful steps to keep food and mail moving if talks fail.
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New York
Mrch
National Council of Defense
Washington
Wilsom
Lane and
Wileen
Sammel Gompera
Dentel Willard
National Defense Council
Gompers
Council of National Defense
War Department
United States
Virco
Wilson
Embargo on Freight as Union Pacific Prepares for Strike
The Union Pacific embargoes all shipments of tarload or less than carload freight effective immediately due to threatened strike. Delays will be absorbed by receivers. 2,000 cars move on Wyoming Division as trains run behind schedule. No blockade, but congestion expected and delays continuing across routes.
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Asian Pacific Railroad
Loms
Union Pacific Railroad
Omaha
Union Pacific
W. A. Whitney
Whitney
Needham
Wyoming
Measles Cases Reported Across City Quarantines Expanded
Officer Peterson notes daily reports of new measles cases with occasional chicken pox while two cases were quarantined yesterday at J Caleluse 122 East Tenth Street and C A Snow 216 East Twenty third Street.
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Peterson
J. Caleluse
East Tenth Street
C. A. Snow
East Twenty-third Street
Saint Patrick Dedication Tied to Green Wear
Brief notes mark St Patrick’s Day and the tradition of wearing green to honor Ireland’s patron saint. The text reflects folklore about Patrick and mentions long-ago death and customs, though some lines are garbled and incomplete.
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Ireland
Patrick
St. Patrick
Patricius
Bannavem Tabernine
Kirkpat- Tick
Glasgow
Scotland
Dalaradia
Gaul
Saul
Sainte
Elana
State Adjutant Gener WASHINGTON March 19 military prep
In response to the German crisis the State Adjutant General notes preparations to support a potential army expansion as demand grows. Officials outline mobilization plans, logistics, and command readiness to meet possible wartime needs.
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Washington
Senate Adjourns Without Action On Colombia Treaty
The senate special session adjourned without passage of the Colombia treaty, sending the measure back to committee for further consideration. No final vote or approval occurred.
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Senate
Colombia
Washington
Scarlet fever drive prompts theatre and club closings
City authorities, after closing Cheyeanne picture shows, declare the quarantine circle complete and urge private card clubs to halt social activities through March 26. Reports indicate new measles and chicken pox cases, with ongoing public health efforts to stamp out illnesses.
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Cheyeanne
Thorities
Ays
Russia transitions as abdication ends old regime
From Petrograd March 16 the abdication of the czar and heir apparent Meron ends the autocracy. The Duma and soldiers deputies report unity for a people’s government as Moscow and others acknowledge the new regime. A three month interim rests with a twelve member committee while monarchy is abolished.
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Mose
Meron
Cons 'Eres
Duma Committee
Petrograd
Russia
Moscow
Kharkov
Tsaritsyn
Viogda
Duma
Sea Ceentinne Assembly
Committee of Twelve
Cheyenne Church Seeks 2500 to Clear Debt
Parish House of the Episcopal church faces half a debt of 5000 needing local funds. 8576 was raised at a church guild dinner in minutes, with pledges ranging from 6 to 600. Remaining shortfall to be covered by outside sources and continued fundraising efforts.
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Eglecopal Church
Eald
Kendrick Assigned to Key Senate Committees
Senator John B Kendrick is named member of the agriculture and forestry Indian affairs and banking and currency committees. He also gets five other posts including conservation of national resources Indian depredations territories Pacific railroads and Canadian relations, chairing the latter. Senator F E Warren drawn to Engrossed bills agriculture and forestry chair and other panels including appropriations irrigation and reclamation of arid lands military affairs.
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Washington
Senate
John B. Kendrick
Kendrick
F. E. Warren
Leslie M. Shaw to Speak at Cheyenne Chautauqua
Hon. Leslie M. Shaw former treasury secretary and Iowa vice governor will head Cheyenne’s summer chautauqua program. Captain A A Underwood and local organizers spearheaded the effort after last year’s meetings, seeking to bring the series back to Cheyenne.
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Cheyenne
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
United States Treasury
A. A. Underwood
Mitty
Chautauqua Company
Mar
Shaw
Shoshone Reservation Sees 150 000 In Improvements
Congress approves a 150000 appropriation for Shoshone Indian reservation irrigation. Funds cover Hig Wind River Dry Creek canals survey costs and a report for ceded lands, due before the 65th Congress opens next December. Additional allocations fund roads bridges Indian school support physician salaries and Shoshone civilization efforts. A separate 60000 grant backs naval fuel oil research.
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Washington
Congress
Wilson
Wyoming
New York Dispatch on Varied Gaits and Radio Maintenance
Fragmentary wire service style report notes radiomd maintenance and fluctuating operations across the nation. It mentions declarations and withdrawals by individuals and hints at continued coverage on another page.
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Ihey
Wyoming Cavalry Squadron Plan Aims 450 Men
Major K. Andersen, adjutant general of Wyoming, plans forming a cavalry squadron of about 450 men. He will tour the state to recruit mobilized guardsmen, with Kemmerer already organizing riders. In Lincoln County areas and Jackson’s Hole active drilling and recruitment continue as the movement gains support.
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Wyoming Cavalry Squadron
Andersen
K. Andersen
Wyoming Infantry
Tow
Kemmerer
Lancoln County
Jackson's Hole
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