King George seeks to avert Ulster bloodshed in crisis
The British king met with Prime Minister Asquith and war officials to prevent armed clash in Ulster as officers resign and troop movements raise concerns. Belfast reports show a council of war and tightened restrictions as crowds quiet but discontent grows among regulars confined to barracks.
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London
George
Uleter
Ulster
Asquith
Seeley
Lord Roberts
War Office
Ireland
Edward Carson
George Richardson
Ulster Troops
Edward
Belfast
Sentry Goes Insane and Fires at Comrade at Fort Gibbon
In Fairbanks Alaska on March 21 Private Loman of Company A Thirtieth United States Infantry went violently insane on garrison duty and shot Private Stelman with an array rifle. A bullet grazed Stelman’s skull and another broke his right leg. Stelman is expected to recover.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Fort Gibbon
Loman
United States Infantry
Stelman
Steelman
Single
Wyo
Cheyenne
A. J. Parshall
North Platte Canal
Parshall
Wyoming
Carey Land
John Hunton
Plorence Miller
H. D. Lingle
United States
Toll Exemption Bill Delayed as Panama Act Battle Grows
Washington reports a delayed start to the tolls exemption repeal fight embedded in the Panama canal act. The Rivers and Harbors Appropriation bill discussion prolongs the opening, with Senate skirmishes signaling strong partisan tensions and a likely postponement of floor action into next week.
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Washington
House
Senate
Weather Summary from Wyoming Forecast
Washington dispatch reports a weekend warm-up for Wyoming with rising temperatures on Saturday and Sunday. Highs and lows not specified.
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Washington
Wyoming
Editor of Figaro and French Minister In Feud Shot
The shooting of Gaston Calmette editor of Figaro by Madame Caillaux wife of the finance minister has caused cabinet reshuffles and reshaped the political landscape. The incident reverberates through the French government and may alter upcoming elections.
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Figaro
Gaston Calmette
Caillaux
Finance
North Platte water users claim settlers profited from shell game
A Wyoming reader recounts early canal development, claims of land sales by H. D. Lingle, and alleged water rights manipulation by the reclamation service. He describes rapid settlement, promises of perpetual water, and 1912–1913 notices shutting off North Platte water requiring purchase of reservoir water at 30 cents per acre foot.
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John Hunton
Hierente Miller
Wyoming
Lingle
Carey
Colorado
Iowa
United States
Reclamation Service
North Platte River
Nebraska
Benton death report cites stabbing in Villa office
Washington March 21 British subject Benton was stabbed to death in Villa's Juarez office by Major Rudolfo Pierro, not shot, per the Mexican commission findings. The report, forwarded by British Consul Perceval to the British embassy, notes Pierro’s arrest at Chibusahue and does not clearly name the killer.
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Washington
Williams
Benton
Villa
Juarez
Rudolfo Pierro
Pierre
Chibusahue
Bandit Kills Man Then Is Fatally Wounded by Police
In Corona California on March 21 George W. La Porte a Santa Fe railroad watchman was killed by bandit Sam Morle who was later shot by two police officers after Morle wounded one officer and drew his revolver firing at others Eight shots were fired and Morle died at the scene dynamite reportedly found on Morle and pockets reportedly from Los Angeles
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Corona
Cal
George W. la Port
Santa Fe
Sam Morle
Morle
Moris
Los Angeles
la Porte
Morie
Ramsay
Frank Ewing
Charles Sherman
Morse
Ewing
Sherman
Honors Even in Bio Debate Between Laramie Cheyenne
Two high school teams from Laramie and Cheyenne split wins on the negative side in a debaterly event held in both cities. Judges included faculty from Colorado State Teachers College and Colorado Agricultural college. superintendent presided in Laramie. vocal solo opened the program.
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Wyoming
Laramie
Cheyenne
Tamm
Cross
Colorado State Teachers’ College
Brady
Department of Secondary Education
T. M. Netherton
Colorado Ax Hcultural College
M. Haddon
Colorado State - Teachers’ College
G. P. Johnston
William M. Sinclair
Ira B. Pee
T. Blake Kennedy
O.O. Schwelrine
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Carson Leads Ulster On Home Rule Stand In Britain Deal
Leader Sir Edward Carson presses Ulster opposition as Britain offers a nine county vote on home rule. Carson urges an Ulster council to reject time limits. Ulster volunteers drill while nurses train in many counties amid fears London may spark trouble if the issue remains unsettled.
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Sir Edward Carson
Ulter
Ulster Council
Ulster
Carson
London
Surviving Stock Growers Recall 1874 Birth Of Wyoming Association
Seven members of the original Stock Growers Association of Laramie County now Cheyenne era survivors expected to attend the Cheyenne convention on April 7. They recall marks from 1874 when the parent organization formed as cattle theft and range issues shaped early Wyoming stock laws and governance.
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Stock Association
Laramie County
Wyoming Territory
Wyoming ‘Stock Growers’ Association
T. R. Durbin
Thomas McGee
J. M. Carey
M. Taylor
Cheyenne
C. W. Wulfsen
Decker
Montana
Greece
Johnson County
W. Y. Kuykendall
Sara
Greater
Cheyenne Club
Miles
Wyoming
Esletense
Rebels Near Torreon Fight Key Battle North of City
Reports from Durango Mexico say General Herrera’s rebel forces pressed near Torreon as a major engagement occurred at Hacienda Santa Clara twenty two miles north. Federal losses totaled 104 killed and seven wounded with rebel casualties minor. Officials call Torreon battle a possible turning point in the Mexican revolution.
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Durango
Mex
Muereh
Torreon
Harrera
Hacienda
Santa Clara
Tosa
Tlatualilo
Herrera
Madame Calmette describes motive for Gaston killing in Paris
Paris March 21 Madame Calmette testified before Ma ngla tiate Boucard recounting the killing of Gaston Calmette. She was taken from jail to court in a taxi to avoid a public demonstration and said her husband faced years of vicious attacks and slander over alleged political acts, fueling her anger and belief in his integrity.
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Paris
Madame Cailiaux
Maxglatiate Boucard
Gaston Calmette
Husbood
Doumergue
Ulster Volunteers Readied as Call to Arms Looms
March 24. Ulster towns occupied by regular army troops and detachments moving along roads with baggage and ammunition carts. In Unionist centers Ulster volunteers are animated with anticipation as leaders Sir Edward Carson and others stay at Craigavad under guard. Homes of leaders heavily guarded as supplies and preparations for arming proceed.
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Helpast
Ireland
Ulster
Ulster Volunteers
Ccvur
Edward Caroon
Craig Avot
Lea Uder
Emery
Armas
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Goodell
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M. W. Boughton
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Sioux City
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Stock Wien
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G. A. Bearight
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