Cheyenne weighs modernizing with paving and storm sewer plan
The Cheyenne city commissioners discussed remaking the business district with paving from Thames to Central and from Fifteenth to Nineteenth streets and installing a storm sewer. Commissioner Enos Laughlin led the push and urged public sentiment, aiming to launch a campaign with business leader support and Industrial club involvement.
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Cheyenne
Enos Laughlin
Thames
Central
Laughlin
Industrial Club
LaFontaine
Martin
Colorado
Burns to Hold First City Election in Wyoming
Burns will hold its first city election on November 21 in Burna to choose a mayor and four city council members. A caucus will nominate candidates tonight. Elected officers will serve until next spring, with most terms expiring then. Burns recently incorporated, joining Wyoming’s growing cities.
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Burna
Burns
Wyoming
Aged Man Dies On Visit to Daughter in Cheyenne
William McFarland aged 81 father of Mrs. 2D. L. Kepler of Cheyenne died at his daughter's home at 6 o'clock last night after arriving three weeks ago for a winter visit. He lived in Mt. Vernon, Ta, and is survived by two other daughters and two sons. His body will be shipped next Wednesday to Iowa for interment.
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William McFarland
2D. L. Kepler
King
van Lennen Street
McParland
Cheyenne
Mt. Vernon
Kepler
Iowa
Bulger case sparks drive to halt Colorado executions
Denver reports that Clyde Pearson and James Bulger may escape the gallows as activists push for commutations. The campaign, led by women and several officials, seeks to spare both Bulger and Pearson, warning that public sentiment opposes executions in Colorado.
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Clyde Pearson
Bulger
Noose
Denver
James C. Bulger
Hovd BP
Nicodemus
Avoy
Colorado
PiAeticaly
Pearson
Carlson
Nurses Ordered to Europe From St John’s Hospital
Jennie McKenzie matron at St John's and Miss Minnie McEwen, long hospital staff, receive orders to join Europe war nursing. They studied in Milwaukee this fall and will sail to British hospitals. destination not disclosed. May Stanley and three Canadian nurses also sent abroad. Grace McDowell notes the change.
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Jennie McKenzie
St John’s
Miss McEwen
Europe
St. John's Hospital
Minnie McEwen
Milwaukee
Wis
Canada
Miss McKenzie
Misa MelEwen
Cheyenne
Wisconsin Ant’ Tuberculosis Association
University of Wisconsin
May Stanley
Misa McKenzie
T. J. Henneberry
Grace McDowell
St. John's
Strike Threat Renewed by Railroad Brotherhoods
In New York on November 13 a renewed threat of a nationwide railroad strike emerged after a full-day conference failed to resolve disputes over the Adamson eight hour law. Managers cite mileage based pay as the sticking point while brotherhoods warn of action if railroads evade the law. Arbitration proceedings begin to address eight hour day and overtime pay for workers on lines east of the Mississippi.
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New York
Elisha Lee
William G. Lee
Brotherhoods
Sawitcchmen
Mississippi
Switchmen
Wolon
North America
American Federation of Labor
Russian Submarine Sinks Turkish Vessel and Schooner
A Russian submarine in the Black Sea destroyed a Turkish steamship and a schooner and captured another vessel on November 14, according to wartime dispatches.
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Petrograd
Black Sea
Wilson Returns to White House After Campaign Start
President Wilson resumes duties with an emphasis on governing as if re-elected. Foreign questions dominate talks with State Department officials, including submarine, Mexican issues, and the British blockade. He signals likely tariff revision after the war and stands by current policy in the Sussex case.
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Washington
Wilson
White House
State Department
Tariff Commission
Sussex
Weather Bulletin Wyoming Forecast Warns Fair Tuesday
A brief weather note for Wyoming reports fair skies on Tuesday and Wednesday with mild temperatures. Forecasters anticipate light winds and no significant precipitation across the state.
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Wyoming
Fair
Warner
Canadian War Minister Hughes Resigns After Dispute
Ottawa November 13 General Sir Sam Hughes resigns as Canadian minister of militia defense. Friction with Premier Borden over policy and administration led to the request for his resignation. He had faced criticism for outsourcing munitions contracts to the United States while opposing British methods. His push sent 100000 Canadians to France.
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Ottawa
Canada
Sam Hughes
Borden
Hughes
United States
France
Theodore Tregonning Dies Suddenly in Laramie
Mr and Mrs PD S Walcott of this city mourn the sudden death of Theodore Tregonning in Laramie on Sunday. Heart trouble is blamed though details are scarce. He was a prominent stockman in the area and brother of Mrs Walcott.
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Theodore Tregonning
Laramie
PD. S. Walcott
Larande
American Says Arana Was Sunk Without Warning
London reports Paul R. Vian ner the sole American aboard the Whitish steamer Arabia says the ship was sunk recently in the Mediterranean without warning. The Associated Press transmitted the statement confirming the lack of warning before the loss.
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Arana
London
Paul R. Vianner
Arabia
Prewa
British Army students new smash at Teuton line gains mile in France
General Kaig's forces struck along the Ancre in France capturing Beaumont and Hamel on the first day and St Pierre Dillon across the river, taking about 2000 prisoners. The advance extended south of the Ancre with heavy fighting near Serre and Dupont.
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Teuton Line
Frange
France
Ancre
Serre
Petrograd
Marshal von Stnckensen
Dobrudja
Transylvanian Alps
Berlin
Danube
London
Kaig
Auere
Cerman
War Office
Beaumont
Hamel
Haupaume
Wilson Makes Gains As California Recount Begins
SAN FRANCISCO Nov. 18 The official recount began statewide with Wilson extending his lead in San Francisco by six votes. Lawyers, checkers and expert accountants monitor the count as results from other counties show small gains for Wilson amid the early stage of the tally.
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Wilson
California
San Francisco
Cal
Deutschland Ready to Sail for Bremen
Deutschland prepared to depart for Bremen from New London with 25 tons of fuel oil reserved and the ship partly provisioned. Captain Koenks is expected to use similar tactics as previous engagements while allied forces monitor the situation.
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Deutschland
Bremen
Ordens
Frest Monty Comerrow
Cyptvio Karwintiy
Capiian Koenks
Chana c
Basin Attorney W S Collins Dies After Auto Wreck
Basin Wro. November 31 W S Collins county attorney died at Basin hospital after an October 20 automobile crash near Burlington. He had been operating as district attorney for years and helped found the town of Basin. He served multiple terms as county attorney and was a former mayor of Darian, contributing to the Big Horn Basin development.
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W. S. Collins
Basin
Big Horn
Basin District
Wro
W Collins
Ad Die Hore
Burlington
the Basin Hospital
Collins
Warlor
Wae Denewe
Weale
Daria
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