German Plot Supposedly Surges Into Mexico From Guatemala
Galveston reports thousands of Germans entered Mexico via Guatemala with the aim to form an army against the United States. German officers head the movement as Mexicans are being equipped for war amid border activity and rumors of British vessels altering arrivals. El Paso secret service probes note new German agents and recent hotel registrations and meetings with Juarez figures.
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Galveston
Tex
Porto Barrios
Mexico
Guatemala
United States
EL Paso
United States Secret Service
Juarez
Pone
Regular Army
Campa
Juares
Winter Storm Delays Union Pacific Traffic Across Seventh District
The severe winter storm grips the seventh district of the Union Pacific, causing delays between Rawlins and Wamsutter. No. 20 arrived late after a slow recovery of tracks and mail trains halted. rotary plows work amid heavy snow and high winds to clear lines. Chief Clerk Needham says progress is slow but ongoing as crews battle the weather.
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Union Pacific
Rawins
Wamcutter
Needham
Cheyenne
Healdton Sinking Detail From Consul Report
Consul Krogh reports the Meardron owned by Standard Oil was torpedoed and sunk near Rotterdam on March 21. Captain Charles Christopher and 41 crew aboard. 9 saved, 1 died in boat, 20 drowned after capsizing. Malin wires seven Americans among the lost. Healdton flag and stern flags noted. Two torpedoes struck near the U S flag.
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Washington
State Department
Krogh
Rotterdam
Meardron
Standard Oil Company of New York
Philadelphia
Bergen
Charles Christopher
Terschilling
Ymadin
State Seeks To Bar Smith Case Evidence
Denver March 23 Police and prosecutors clash over evidence in the Stella Newton Smith murder case. The defense seeks witnesses from across the country to testify about threats allegedly made by the husband. The state calls the evidence hearsay and irrelevant to the trial.
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Denver
Btella Newton Smith
John Lawrence Smith
Mra
Danger Zone 16 Extended to Include Arctic Ocean
Reuters report from Christiania says Germany declares Arctic waters east of 24 degrees longitude and south of 75 degrees latitude, excluding Norway, dangerous for all navigation. Ships will be fired upon. neutrals may enter at their risk. No attacks on neutral ships en route or bound for ports before April 6 without warning.
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London
Senator F B Warren Arrives in Cheyenne for Business
Senator F B Warren visits Cheyenne for several days to oversee business interests. He arrived from Washington on Thursday and will return to the national capital to attend the opening of the special session of Congress set for April 2.
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Cheyenne
Washington
National Capital
Congress
Message from Woodrow Wilson to Governor
The note signed by Woodrow Wilson greets the governor with thanks for a March fifth reassuring message. It closes cordially with Cordially and sincerely yours Woodrow Wilson.
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Woodrow Wilson
Banks organize farm loan system across the states
Wyoming will share a uniform five percent rate under a federal farm loan bank plan. Judge Carey lobbied the board to treat Wyoming loans as equal to Iowa and Nebraska, arguing conservative lending beats regional prejudice. The board favors a flat rate or zone system to fit regional conditions. Continued on Page Five.
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Wyoming
Farm Loan
Jaedre
Federal Board
Washington
Farm Loan Bank Board
United States
Iowa
Nebris
Judge Carey
Carey
Nebraska
First Woman Court Bailiff Dies in Laramie
Mrs. Martha Atkinson, born Martha Uren in England, died in Laramie at nearly 87. She was the first woman to serve on a criminal jury and the first woman to act as a court bailiff. Immigrating as a child, she married three times, with her last husband Jeremiah Boise settling in Wyoming after joining the Union Pacific line. They arrived in Laramie May 9, 1868, one day before the railroad.
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Laramie
Wyo
Martha Atkinson
Platteville
Jeremiah Boise
Wyoming
Pacific Coast
Boise
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Snow Plow Collides With Auto Near Laramie
An automobile owned by Neal Roach was wrecked when a Union Pacific snow plow struck it at a crossing five miles west of Laramie. Roach and two other occupants narrowly escaped serious injuries as they attempted to move the stalled car from the track. The engineer blew his whistle but did not see the vehicle in time.
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Laramie
Neal Roach
Union Pacific Railway
Here
Roach
Bull Mountain
J. C. O'Mahoney
Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Woodrow Wii- Balaird
United Wheaning Green
Perera
Kendrick Support For Colombia Treaty Marks US Policy
Senator J B Kendrick supports the Colombia treaty as the Senate faces a pivotal decision amid Uboat tensions. The piece compares leadership under Lincoln and Wilson and urges public protest against Republican opposition blocking ratification. It highlights Latin American friendship, US prestige, and commerce tied to the accord.
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United States
Latin America
Senate
Colombia
U S Role in Panama Crisis Ties to Colombia Treaty
The piece argues the United States risked entanglement with Colombia over Panama by supporting the 1903 revolution and recognizing the new republic days after Colombia’s bid to quell the revolt. It notes war in Europe heightens calls to align with allies and questions U S actions tied to treaties.
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United States
Belgium
Germany
Colombia
Panama
United States Navy
Republc
Wyoming Weekend Weather Outlook
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions with Sunday showing rain or snow in the extreme northwest. Temperatures should stay moderate overall with unsettled weather limited to high elevations in that region.
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Wyoming
Cabinet Talks Over Plans of Future Washington
March 23 report outlines American wartime steps to meet the German threat including reparations, munitions, shipping protection, and funding for Entente allies. Preparations aim for a full, systematic program with no short war posture and readiness for possible congressional action.
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Washington
France
Congress
United States
Germany
War and Navy Departments
Antsras Supremacy in Hempstead War Warning
In Hempstead New York on March 2% America warns of wartime posture and potential actions. The fragment notes a stance of supremacy amid looming conflict and military mobilization signals.
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Hempstead
N.Y
America
Mayor Mitchell Criticizes Wagner as Germany's Tool
Albany reports Mayor Mitchell of New York denounced joint fort site legislation as a vile charge and suggested Senator Wagner, a Democratic leader born in Prosia, is influencing foreign policy. The exchange drew sharp reactions in legislative circles akin to pre impeachment tensions surrounding Governor Sulzer.
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Albany
Stockaway Joint Fort Site
Mitchell
New York
Wagner
Proswia
Senate
Sulzer
Watsar
Germany
Asteriah
Railroads Seek Immediate Rate Hike Across Nation
Large railroads filed petitions with the Interstate Commerce Commission asking permission to raise tariffs with a 30 day effect and no suspension for investigation. The plan aims to raise allowed miles except coal coke and ore and was signed by eastern road presidents with Western lines expected to join.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Eastern Roads
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