Lawyer to sue Union Pacific over First street tracks in Laramie
Attorney Burden of Greeley Cole intends to file suit on behalf of multiple First street property owners in Laramie claiming the new main line passenger tracks damage property and threaten city rights of way. Some owners seek $4,000 to start proceedings while others cite higher insurance costs from the rail line construction.
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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 sends greeting to American labor delegation noting shared peril from Germany and its allies. They praise British commonwealth troops in France and urge U S aid to shorten the war, asserting Americans will respond as Britain does.
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Rathleas
France
America
U P Girls at Union Pacific Yard Prove Pioneering Workers
Thirteen young women nicknamed Nuallrondettes join the Union Pacific yards as the pioneer railroad women of Wyoming and earn 100 percent success. Anna Léreng and Billy Wall lead the effort, with plans for shop promotions and a future baseball team. Some rumors of discrimination arise over wearing overalls, but an Omaha official praises their courage and ability.
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Pioneer Railroad
Wyoming
Anna Léreng
Billy” Wall
Colon Pacific Yards
Ladys Mart
Anna
Waltrean
Billy Wald
U. P
Culoy Pacific
Omaha
Missing Brown Purse On Capitol Avenue
A tight brown purse was left on Capitol Avenue near the Leader office. The finder is asked to return it to the Leader office with a reward of 25.
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Capitol Avenue
Powell Banker's Patriotic Exit Dims Local War Effort
A Fourth star honors the First National bank as president A Nelson leaves to join American forces. He departs with family hopes for a five year absence while four bank staff already served. Community ponders how to maintain civilian relief and Red Cross work during his frontline service.
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Halle
National Socialist Party
America
Powell
Wyo
First National Bank
9. A. Nelson
A. ©. Sinclair
Nelson
Uncle Sam
Park County
Liberty Joan
Red Cross
Flrst National Bank
Lewellen
Capturn Bentell
C Company
Pvt
Henry Guatafeon
Cheyenne
Billings
Roach Trips East to Fetch Wheatland Pair
Sheriff Lon Roach left Wheatland for St Louis to bring back J. W. McPherson and Millard Potter arrested there Tuesday. McPherson agreed to return without requisition. Potter boy held to return home. Potter not to be tried. A kidnapping charge will be entered against the 46 year old superintendent.
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Lon Roach
Wheatland
St. Louis
J. W. McPherson
Millard Potter
McPherson
Potter
McPhernon
Cheyenne Schools Honor G A R Men
Cheyenne high school and seventh and eighth grade students will observe Civil War veterans memorial services this afternoon. Tom Castle, commander of the local G A R post, will lead the meeting with comrades on the platform and a patriotic address by Comrade David Smith of the G A R O.
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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. Rising prices since September last year have boosted holdings from distilleries to small dealers, with total aggregate holdings around 100,000 barrels worth about 35.25 million dollars. The article notes dramatic gains for several individuals and firms, plus large in bond whiskey totals nationwide and in Kentucky.
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Louisville
Kry
Kentucky
Louleville
Internal Revenue Department
United States
McDonough Assists in School Consolidation Plan
T. B. McDonough assistant state commissioner of education returned from Louisiana and Michigan to assist in consolidating schools. In Node five schools merged into one and arrangements made to transport students by car to the central school.
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McDonough
T. B. McDonough
Pate
Node
Laak
Manville
Morton returns from Arkansas war work federation meeting
Mrs A Morton, chairwoman of the Wyoming Council of Defense women’s branch, has returned from a General Federation of Women’s Clubs delegates meeting in Arkansas. The conference focused on war work and women’s duties at home and abroad, emphasizing the varied services women perform.
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A. Morton
Arkansas
Mra
BR. A. Morton
Wyoming Council of Defense
General Federation of Womens Clube
Big Question for Business Survival After War
The piece argues a firm must serve its purpose and generate sufficient revenues to cover expenses upkeep and provide a fair return on invested capital. War era price and wage shifts create a deficit of about 1.5 million dollars in 1917, and the aim is to erase this deficit to keep high service and financial integrity.
England’s WAACs Vindicated by Commission Report
A British report clears the Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps of misconduct in France, praising the WAACs for upholding the nation’s honor and noting the small number of unsuitable members. The commission states tales of misbehavior are unfounded and the corps served faithfully alongside men. It also mentions a separate court action against Rev. Quick for spreading false reports. The article closes with a note on American auto production of about 5,352,000 vehicles in the past decade.
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Richard Henry Quick
Yorkshire
Women's Auxiliary Army Corps
Commission Denney
Quick
Commission of Inquiry
France
A. A.C
Enelg
Jts
Four Heroines of the Battle of Seicheprey
The article honors five women who aided U S Marines at Seicheprey. It highlights McIntyre sisters from Mount Vernon and others who braved danger to serve coffee and chocolate at the Belvation Army canteen beside frost trenches. Officers praised their steadfast cheer and dedication amid heavy fire.
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Gira
Béicheprey
Theegiria
Sammiloa
McIntyre Elutern
al Tour
Ciuck
Belvation
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