6000 Roads For County S The Slogan
The Good roads movement gains in Wyoming with Laramie County paving plans. County workers, four grading outfits, steam and gas tractors push improvements on Islay Happy Jack Yellowstone Fort Collins Carpenter Pine Bluffs roads. About 69 miles last year. this year aims for more, removing winding cow paths and creating straighter routes.
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Wyoming
Laramie County
Islay Road
Happy Jack
Yellowstone Road
Yellowstone
Ine
Cheyenne
Fort Collings
Carpenter
Pine Bluffs
J. E. Stimson
Mr. Stimson
Mohler to Quit U. P. on July 1
Omaha May 18 The resignation of A. L. Mohler president of the Union Pacific and the Oregon Short Line will take effect July 1. No reason was given and officials declined to discuss it. Other sources say Mohler has been in ill health for months after a fall while skating last winter.
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Neb
A. L. Mohler
Union Pacific
Oregon
Hedes
Mohler
New York
Europe
New York Sun
Herlin
von Duelow
the Kaluer
Prince von Buelow
Switzerland
Germany
War could raise prices of newspapers here today
A May 18 dispatch from Chicago notes experts believe the European war may materially increase newspaper prices and affect costs for magazines and other printed matter, signaling broader inflationary pressure on domestic media.
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Chicago
Europe
Mohonk Peace Meet Heated Over Bryan Attack
At Mohonk Lake New York on May 18 George Haven Putnam denounced William Jennings Bryan over his Dumba interview provoking fierce reaction from the audience. Bryan countered that his remarks were misrepresented and contrasted with Taft’s peace methods. Francia Case of Dakota Wesleyan won the national oratorical contest of the later collegiate peace association.
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Mohonk Lake
N. Y
George Haven Putnam
New York
Lake Mohonk
William Jennings Bryan
Putnam
United States
Europe
Bryan
Dumba
Domba
Taft
Herbert 3. Movston
James L. Tyron
Hoston
New England
The
American Peace Society
Alpheus H. Snow
Washington, D. C
Houston
Francia Case
Dakota Wesleyan University
Collegiate Peace Association
French Troops Take Greek Fort in Athens Clash
Overseas News agency reports French troops seized Fort Dona Tete near Athens. Greek government lodged an emphatic protest to Entente ministers in Athens as clashes unfolded.
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Berlin
Sayville
Today
Athens
Fort Dona Tete
Three Jurors Accepted in Orpet Murder Trial
Waukegan May 18 three jurors were tentatively chosen to fill the box in the Will H. Orpet murder trial. The fourth day of testimony saw many men excused after revealing opinions on the defendant’s guilt or innocence. It is expected at least ten more days will be needed to complete the jury.
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Waukegan
Will H. Orpet
Marian Lambert
Europe
Dickerigs
Prince von Nuelow
War News From Fronts Amid Global Conflicts
Reports describe continued Allied resistance and German attempts across multiple fronts. British forces in Egypt clash with Turks and tribesmen near Bayoud and Magellora while German attacks fail near Verdun and in the Sarea river region. Baltic seas see submarine actions sinking three German steamers. a Russian and a Belgian subroutine are noted. A fishing vessel near Lowesteftre reports shelling with casualties.
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Avecourt Wood
Verdun
Sleenstraete
Egypt
Bayoud
Magellora
Avlous
Albents
Adriatic
Pomalniang
Baltic
L Lowesteftre
Wilson Pleads for Life of Irish Revolutionist
President Wilson, at Senator Gorman's request, sent a telegram through the state department to Ambassador Page in London seeking a delay in the execution of Jeremiah Lynch of New York. Lynch, a naturalized American, was convicted by court martial for involvement in the Irish uprising in Dublin and faced a midnight shooting.
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Washington
Wilson
Gorman
New York
State Department
Ambassador Page
London
Jeremiah ©. Lynch
Dublin
New York Times
Lynch
White House
Tomulty
Three Men Shot By Guards In Strike Riot
In Ansonia Connecticut on May 8 three men were shot during a strike at the Ansonia Manufacturing plant where about 200 workers protested. Guards inside fired after stones were thrown and the crowd surged, with one man reportedly fatally wounded.
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Ansonia
Ansonia Manufacturing Company
Chunrda
Colorado Springs Democratic Convention Chooses Delegates
At the Colorado Springs state convention Joseph A. Thatcher and Gerald Hughes of Denver Alva By Adams of Pueblo and George A. Wet of Durango were elected delegates at large to the national convention in St Louis. Delegates favored Wilson administration and preparedness with neutrality.
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Colorado Springs
Joseph A. Thatcher
Gerald Hughes
Denver
Alva By
Adams
Pueblo
George A. Wet
Durango
St. Louis
Harmony
Wilson
Convicts Play Ball at Charity Game in Columbus
Forty five unguarded convicts left the state penitentiary and went to the association ball park to play and cheer in a charity baseball game. The convicts and United States Army men played ten innings with a 6 to 6 final score.
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Columbus
Uoguarded
State Penitentiary
Association Ball Park
United States Arty Men
France Plans Paris Reconstruction Committee Decree
May 18. President Poincare signs a decree creating a cabinet minister led committee to aid in reconstructing towns in regions invaded or affected by acts of war. The move signals a coordinated effort to rebuild urban areas damaged during hostilities.
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Paris
Poincare
Dead Austrians Float Down River in Alpine War
Reports from Innsbruck say heavy Italy Austria fighting around Rovereto and Laguna valley. Bodies of Austrian soldiers reportedly float down the Adige River while Austrian batteries arrive near Gortda and Monfalcone as troops stream from Innsbruck toward Trent.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Innsbruck
Italy
Austria
Rovereto
Laguna Valley
Alps
Adriatic
Adige
Avstrians
Germany
American Soldier Killed by Mexican Guard on Border
Report from El Paso dated May 18 states Private Seret Harry Furman of the Twenty third United States Infantry was shot and killed by a Mexican customs guard east of Juarez. Gaviria claims Furman fired first while intoxicated while searching for stray mules on a strip of Mexican soil left north of the Rio Grande. American witnesses did not fire back. Army officers say the incident likely causes no complications.
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EL Paso
Tex
Seret
Harry Furman
Twenty-third
United States Infantry
Juares
Gavrrs
Furman
Rio Grande
Gavira
Wilson accepts invitation to speak at League to Enforce Peace
Washington reports President Wilson agreed to address a League to Enforce Peace gathering next week, signaling renewed push for early European peace and plans to prevent future war. The notice notes Taft chairs the league and that Wilson had previously declined similar invitations.
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League
Washington
Europe
Wilson
Taft Isa
Maor
Navy plan passes House Naval Committee
The House Naval Committee ended a five day deadlock on the naval appropriation bill and endorsed a 1917 build program with five battle cruisers four scout cruisers ten destroyers twenty submarines one hospital ship one fuel ship and one ammunition ship totaling 446 million dollars. The panel urged universal disarmament and asked the president to push arbitration to settle international disputes.
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Washington
House Naval Committee
Wilson
Daniels
Daniele
House Committee
Pacific
Casement Trial for Treason Scheduled in June
London reports that Roger Casement will go on trial early in June for high treason. The commitment by the magistrate at the preliminary hearing confirms he will be tried, with the possibility of a co trial for another soldier connected to Casement. Officials claim limited information on Prime Minister Asquith’s plans as reform efforts continue.
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London
Roger Casement
High Leeann
Wagietrate
Daniel Bailey
Casement
Halley Way
Oliciake
Asquith
Ireland
Corte
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Indorse
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France
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Carranza
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von Buelow
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