Sued at Laramie over First Street railroad line
In Laramie Wyoming on May 22 an attorney from Greeley states he plans to sue Union Pacific for alleged damage to First street properties caused by the new main line passenger tracks. City owners seek compensation and argue the railroad overstepped rights with the street's right-of-way.
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Laramie
Wyo
Burden
Greeley
Cole
Nald
Union Pacific
First Street
Bleck
Paton Pacific
Gy W. Woolworth
Black
Firet Street
Bartlett
British Laborers Declare Common Danger at Hand
British socialist party messages to the American labor delegation warn of a shared threat from Germany and its allies. They commend American aid and the courage of British Commonwealth troops in France, asserting Allied victory depends on united effort and U S resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rathleas
France
America
U P Girls at Work Win Praise and Hope for Promotions
The article profiles thirteen women at the Union Pacific yards described as pioneer railroad workers, noting their 100 percent success and the potential for promotions to the shops. It mentions pride from officials, rumors of discrimination, and calls to honor these workers while urging equal treatment amid manpower needs.
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Culoy Pacific
Omaha
Lost brown purse reported near Capitol Avenue
A tight brown purse was found on Capitol Avenue and turned over to the Leader office. An award of 25 is offered for its return.
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Capitol Avenue
Powell Bankers Loss as Nelson Goes to War
Powell Wyoming May 23 A fourth star honors the First National bank as its president A Nelson leaves to join American forces. He sold his holdings to A Sinclair and will serve as a private in World War I. Four bank personnel have already answered the call, including VP Dr Lewellen, Cap Turnell, and bookkeeper Pvt Henry Guatafeon. Nelson leaves wife and two boys, expecting a five year absence, after recruiting and medical clearance in Cheyenne and Billings. Memorial services and local Army Navy League attendance planned at the convent with Bishop McGovern and Frank Horiskey among speakers.
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Powell
Wyo
First National Bank
9. A. Nelson
A. ©. Sinclair
Nelson
Uncle Sam
Park County
Liberty Joan
Red Cross
Flrst National Bank
America
Lewellen
Capturn Bentell
C Company
Pvt
Henry Guatafeon
Cheyenne
Billings
Roach Heads East to Retrieve McPherson and Potter
Sheriff Lon Roach traveled to St. Louis to recover J. W. McPherson and Millard Potter taken there Tuesday. McPherson will return to Wheatland without requisition. Potter boy held to return home. Potter to face no trial. A kidnapping charge will be entered against the abducting school superintendent.
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Lon Roach
Wheatland
St. Louis
J. W. McPherson
Millard Potter
McPherson
Potter
McPhernon
Cheyenne Schools Honor Civil War G A R Men
Cheyenne high school students and seventh and eighth graders observe annual memorials for Civil War veterans. Tom Castle leads the local G A R post with comrades on the platform as speakers.
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Janda
Tom Castle
G. A
Kentucky Whiskey Makes Millionaires in These Times
War and Kentucky whiskey have produced a number of millionaires in Louisville and across the state. Distillers rose from gloom to wealth as whiskey prices surged, with holders of large barrel amounts gaining millions. Estimates show hundreds of thousands of barrels yielding tens of millions in profit, highlighting a dramatic shift in fortunes amid prohibition era pressures.
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Kentucky
McDonough Assists in School Consolidation Effort
T B McDonough assistant state commissioner of education returned from a trip to Node Laak and Manville where he helped consolidate five schools into one in Node. Arrangements were made to transport pupils to the center school by automobile.
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McDonough
T. B. McDonough
Pate
Node
Laak
Manville
Morton Returns from Arkansas War Work Meeting
Mrs A Morton chairman of the Wyoming Council of Defense woman’s branch returns from a General Federation of Women’s Clubs delegates meeting in Arkansas. The gathering focused on war work and women’s duties during wartime.
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KH. A. Morton
Arkansas
Mra
BR. A. Morton
Wyoming Council of Defense
General Federation of Womens Clube
Big Question Drives Business Profit and Public Service
The article discusses two essentials for any business enterprise to succeed service to its purpose and adequate revenues. It notes costs rising since the war and labor charges increasing, creating a deficit of about one and a half million dollars by the end of 1917. The aim is to wipe out the deficit to keep high service and financial integrity of the company.
English Girls in Army Uphold Honor of Sex
English women in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps face slanderous tales about misconduct in France. A commission found reports unfounded and praised the corps for upright conduct and service. The piece also notes U S auto industry production of about 5 352 000 vehicles in ten years.
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Army
Richard Henry Quick
Yorkshire
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Commission Denney
Quick
A. A.C
Enelg
France
Jts
Four Heroines of the Battle of Seicheprey
Read of four women who aided American troops at Seicheprey. McIntyres, Woolge Burdick, and others ignored danger to man Belvation Army canteen supplying coffee and chocolate. They stayed brave amid frost trenches while officers praised their steadfast cheer.
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Gira
Béicheprey
Theegiria
Sammiloa
McIntyre Elutern
al Tour
Ciuck
Belvation
Gassheila
Wombea
Imane
Rabeloe
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UPAR
Halle
National Socialist Party
U.P
Pioneer Railroad
Wyoming
Anna Léreng
Billy” Wall
Colon Pacific Yards
Ladys Mart
Anna
Waltrean
Billy Wald
U. P
Denver, Colorado
Fourteenth and
Stout Street
W. L. Beattie
Powell Banker
Real American
BANK
WAL
Theerhoo
Mach
G. A. KR
Patrick McGovern
Frank Horlskey
I. A
Roach
G.A.R
Louisville
Kry
Louleville
Internal Revenue Department
United States
The
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Co
W. A. Alc
Asn
London
England
Women's Army Auxiliary Corps
Commission of Inquiry
Seicheprey
Loulae Young
Chelnea
Maes
Cirele
Gladys McIntyre
Mownt Vernon
Lo Square
Woolge Burdick
New York
Clpche
Lr McIntyre
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