Tungsten prospect sparks Cheyenne interest near Grover
In Cheyenne, Taylor and Durbin plan a stock company to develop tungsten on a Grover area ranch after a small fortune in ore was found nearby. Local residents including Anna and Martha James, Mrs. Percy Smith, and several doctors joined others in surveying the claims as Breckinridge Mining locks in a lease nearby. Prospective miners flock to the region as drill-ready land and railroad parcels draw attention.
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Taylor
Cheyenne Fuel & Light Com
Cheyenne
Sir Taylor
Grover
Cole
Floyd L. Durbin
My. Taylor
Rene Land
Taylor Ranch
Durbin
Anna
Martha James
Percy Smith
A. Devin
Duncan, 37, Dies of Pneumonia at John Hospital
George F. Duncan died yesterday morning at 9 o clock at John hospital from pneumonia after a short illness. He is survived by his wife and his father from Omaha. The body will be shipped to Omaha by Virde Early for burial, probably Monday.
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George F. Duncan
John Hospital
Omaha
Omatm
Mowy
Progressives Set Large Delegation for National Convention
Chicago reports that progressive party leaders announce 1708 delegates and alternates will attend the national convention at the Auditoriun in June seven. Delegates include nine from Alaska and South Dakota.
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Chicago
Aloka Aml Gouth Dakota
Auto speed racer killed in Sheepshead Bay race tragedy
New York May 13. Limberg and his mechanician Pallott led the 150 mile metropolitan trophy race when their car crashed into a guard rail. Limberg’s wife watched from the grandstand as both men died. Eddie Rickenbacher won the race in 3 hours 3 minutes 31 seconds at an average 96.22 mph with Devigne second and Vail third.
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New York
Arl Lineberg
R. Pallott
Sheepshead Bay
Limberg
Fifeband
Eddie Rickenbacher
Jules Devigne
Ira Vail
John Morton Dies in Douglas After Apoplexy Stroke
Cheyenne mourns as John Morton 45 president of Douglas First National Bank dies after apoplexy hit him while planning a Casper trip. once a Illinois immigrant turned renowned Wyoming sheepman and financier, Morton rose from sheepherder to prominent banker and entrepreneur.
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Cheyenne
Douglas
John Morton
First National Bank of
Morton
Casper
Denver
United States
Burton
Ohio
Wyoming
Illinois
Rawlins
Page
Army reports fierce fighting near Verdun and on eastern fronts
The latest reports describe heavy German and French actions around Verdun with no decisive gains. German assaults toward Port-Dowe and northwest of Bertin were repulsed while French progress was limited. Eastern fronts show activity along Riga-Dvina as Petrograd expects a German drive.
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Verdun
Bill
Petrograd
von Mindenburg
German East Africa
London
Somme Maricourt
Armenia
Langhorne Halts Pursuit of Bandits to Await Col. Sibley
Langhorne stops after Mexican bandits fifty miles south of the border and waits for Col. Frederick W. Sibley and three troops of the Fourteenth Infantry. Five hundred bandits are said to be concentrated further south while General Funston considers more troops. Aiding Langhorne are Col. A. C. Macomb and a detachment of the Fourteenth cavalry rushing supplies and foraging support.
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Langhorne
Col. Sibley
Marathon
Tex
Hoquillas
Frederick W. Sibley
Fourteenth Infantry
Sibley Haw
Funston
Boquillas
Col
A. C. Macomb
Fourteenth Cavalry
Laredo
Laeyendecker
Here
Ambrose Johnson
Johnson
Asquiths Ireland Visit May Influence Policy
Dublin reports that Premier Asquith's trip to Ireland focused on talks with military and civil authorities. A Dublin delegation asked for lenient treatment of rebels and return of deportees. Reports claim a proclamation to the Irish people may be issued within days.
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Asquith
Ireland
Dublin
Government of
Maxwell
London
Sinn
Convicts To Play Charity Baseball At Local Park
Convicts from the Ohio Penitentiary will play an amateur local team at the Columbus American Association park next Thursday without guards. It will be the first game ever played outside prison walls, with a prison head conducting a concert and proceeds going to charity. Paul Heffner, serving an indefinite term, will pitch and Percy Hanely, a Hamilton County robber, will catch.
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Columbus
Ohio
Congress
American Association
Plese
Paul Heffner
Pawnupport
Percy Hanely
Hamilton County
Caleb
Thousands March in Big Preparedness Parade
New York held the greatest preparedness parade in its history with an estimated 160000 to 20600 marchers over twelve hours. Participants included professionals and tradespeople, street sweepers, dignified state supreme court justices, and 206 or so faith leaders, with Major General Wood calling it a birth of a new spirit and Thomas A. Edison among the marchers.
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New York
State Supreme Court
Wood
Thomas A. Edison
Naval Advisory Board
Shafford Seeks New Trial In Federal Case
Ruben H. Shappord, convicted of a statutory offense in federal court last week, plans a motion for a new trial to be filed by attorney W. B. Rows on Monday and Tuesday. If denied, an appeal is expected.
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Ruben H. Shafford
W. B. Rows
Thousands of cattle die from water shortage in Morse Creek region
Reports reaching Cheyenne state thousands of fel animals dying daily in Horse Creek watershed. Ranchers in Morse Creek district claim water has been shut off for three to four miles below Garey place causing cattle to die of dehydration.
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Horee Creek
Cheyenne
Morse Creek
Garey Place
Church Opposes Labor Preferential Favors
SAKATOM SPRINGS WN May 11 The Methodist Bucharopal church conference went on record opposing any exhibition of preference toward organized labor matters assigning employments. The vote retained the proposed preference. Later a controversy arose over the action culminating in endorsement of organized labor. The subject will likely be continued at Monday’s session of the conference.
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Sakatom Springs
WN. V
General Conference
Methodist Bucharopal Church
U S Says Carranza Will Cooperate With Aims in Mexico
Indications reach the war department that the Beall Obregon talks, once seen as deadlock, yielded closer cooperation between American forces and Carranza. No formal treaty was drawn, a gentlemen’s agreement on pursuing bandits across the region. General Scott warns on public opinion and notes Carranza commanders ordered to pursue bandits, while Pershing tightens supply lines and patrols. Secretary Lansing and ambassador Arredondo plan renewed diplomacy next week over protocol and troop transport using Mexican rails.
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Washington
War Department
Carranza
Scott
Obregon
Mexico
General Scott
Puneton
Carrants
Columbus
Marathon
Tex
Lansing
Eileen Arredonio
Catranza
United States
Sithout
Army Bill Reaches 206000 Man Standing Force in Congress
The house and senate conferees agreed on a standing army of 206000 with emergency expansion to 256000 plus a federalized national guard of 425000 as reserve. The package includes a government nitrate plant up to 20000000, vocational education, and training camps for volunteers. The restructured force starts with sixty five infantry regiments and other units, grows the general staff to fifty two, and adds four major generals.
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Washington
House
Senate
Congress
Adeljuite National Defense
Airaem
Coast Artillery
Paymaster Corps
Medical Corps
Signal Corps
Troops Train Through Wyoming Heading to Border
U S troops passed through Wyoming en route to the Mexican border aboard two trains. One train carried fourteen cars and the other twelve cars. They entrained at Fort Lawton and were to be stationed at Douglas, Arizona.
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Fourteenth Infantry
G. 8
Cadet Marksmen Improve at Cheyenne Rifle Shoot
The Cheyenne cadet corps held their second rifle shoot of the year. Scores showed marked improvement over last week’s results. Another shoot is planned for an afternoon after school hours.
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Cheyenne Cadet Corps
Ulitta Tar
Judge Hynds to Speak on Wages at Industrial Club Meeting
Judge Hynds of Theaver will address wage controversy in Chevenne at an open meeting of the Industrial Club. The event aims to present both railway trainmen and railroad interests so residents can form an informed view.
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Hynds
Hynde of Theaver
Ballard Dung
Chevenne Whs
Utah business men's camp to train at Fort Douglas
Salt Lake citizens are urged to join a military training camp to be held at Fort Douglas from August 21 to September 16. A committee will visit nearby cities to drum up interest and a public meeting is hoped for during the visit. The government will provide tents and gear while social authorities supply site and services. Attendees pay 220 for camp costs and 10 for uniform gear, with additional costs for meals and incidentals.
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Salt Lake
Wyaeming
Fort Douglas
Tel
Aupenat
Lamont
Industrial Club
Ward
Monterey
Cal
American Lake
Wash
Utah
State Capitol
War Department
Income Tax to Fund Army Preparedness Plan
Washington May 12 The House Ways and Means Committee will draft a plan to raise taxes on incomes inheritances and other articles to support the preparedness program. Chairman Kitchin announced after a conference with Secretary McAdoo and President Wilson. Details remain uncertain but the aim is to ensure those able to pay contribute.
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Washington
Teace
Uheritalees
Warruat Tome
Kitchin
Secretars
McAdoo
Wileya
Tha
Ways and Means
Emmittes
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Duncan
Carl Limberg
Sheepshead
Hosgkh
Shappord
Horsk Creek
Church
U.S
U. 9. 10
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