City and County to Jointly Plan New Building in Cheyenne
Cheyenne city commissioners name Martin to represent the city in a proposed city and county joint effort to erect a new public building. Plans call for a modern courthouse and city hall at an estimated cost of 100000 to 150000 dollars with shared maintenance and tax support pending state legislative approval for the joint venture.
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Joh A. Martin
Cheyenne
Laramie County
Getty
County
Cunty
Ciy
Laramie
Womle County
Rec
Oliye
Chey
Maverick Vote Gains Reported in County Canvass
The county canvass begun yesterday at the courthouse shows Wilson Kendrick and Jack Clark gaining in the Maverick vote. Of sixty absentee ballots, Wilson leads Kendrick and Clark by small margins. Clark is expected to gain about twelve votes countywide with possible similar gains in Trawlins. Canvassing continues today and may finish tomorrow.
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Wilson
Kenrick
Jack Clark
Court House
Kendrick
Autoists Conquer Snowbound Laramie Mountain Run
Lon Davis Roy Henderson Hugh McGee and Sidney Bartlett completed a seven hour sixty mile trip through a raging snow storm from Laramie. Davis led the way with a King eight breaking the trail as shovels and fuel aided the convoy. Bucks strapped to the car added weight but the group arrived at six o clock exhausted yet unharmed.
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Lon Davis
Roy Henderson
Hugh McGee
Sidney Bartlett
Laramie
Davis
Mr. Henderson
Mr. McGee
Cheyenne
French Steamer Mississippi Fired on Submarine
Berlin reports a French steamer Mississippi fired on a German submarine in the Atlantic on November 8, contradicting entente claims that merchant ships are armed only for defense. The incident involved several shots fired at the submarine.
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Berlin
Atlantic
Population of the United States reaches 103 million
Washington reports the continental U S population has broken the 103 million benchmark. Treasury officials in their monthly money circulation statement estimate the November 1 population at 103 002 000, indicating continued growth in the national total.
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Washington
United States
Treasury Department
Noted American Painter Visit Shines in Cheyenne
A famed modern portraitist from Springfield, Massachusetts, T. Mortehorn, is in Cheyenne with two visiting artists for a brief stay. The younger Hartshorn, a Civil War veteran and 10 years old, will finish high school term here and may return to Massachusetts soon. Hartshorn painted a noted likeness of Ulysses S. Grant, reproduced in this issue, and has portrayed governors and members of European finance families since the war.
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Pantera
T. Mortehorn
Springfield
Mass
Cheyenne
Luchael Hartshorn
Mateachusetto
Hartshorn
Ulysses S. Grant
General Grant
United States
Union
Rotherbirds
Duke of Norfolk
Marqulis of
Bute
Howard and Loudon
William Cullen Bryant
Simona Cameron
Heartshorn
Boston
Berkehire
Latin America Responds Favorably to Wilson Victory
From Buenos Aires observers hail President Wilson in re election. La Nacion lauds his conciliatory course and justice driven policies as guiding American diplomacy while noting continued commercial potential to be explored.
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Buenos Aires
Wilson
South America
la Ndelon
Argentina
la Nacion
United States
Letters Between American and South American Students Proposed
The American Peace Society urged a system to exchange letters between U S high school pupils and students in South America or Europe. Initiated by New Hampshire divis ion and supported by diplomats including Argentina’s ambassador, the plan would coordinate and translate letters, fostering goodwill and language skills.
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Washington
Amtmasador Nonaun
Argentina
American Peace Society
New Hampshire
Price of Stoggles Rises as Strike Threat Looms
NG Virginia workers at Ogle factories threaten a strike over wages. The Stogle company announces a price increase of one dollar per thousand, intensifying labor tensions in the area.
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Ogle
U S Defends Adamson Law Against Road Disputes
The Department of Justice will defend the Adamson Law in court as railroads challenge the measure nationwide. Assistant Attorney General Underwood will direct the defense, asserting the law will withstand all tests.
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U.S
Washington
Department of Justice
Underwood
Agreement May Be Reached On Withdrawals And Border Control
The American Mexican Joint Commission expects an agreement on withdrawing the punitive expedition and border control methods by the end of the week after a long session. Mexicans reportedly shifted their position and show unity. Luis Cabrera’s attendance was missing. In El Paso, Benjamin Prahan, jailed as a Visla spy, was released and headed to the American side. Joseph Williams of Colonia Dublan is to be released after posting ten thousand pesos bond. Villa, in Parral, insulted Americans, claiming to kill white Chinese as he moves south to join Zapata forces in Morelos. Refugees report looting of a German factory in Santa Rosalia by Villa’s men.
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Atlantic City
EL Paso
Tex
Juarez
Visla
Benjamin Prahan
Pershing
Joseph Williams
Colonia Dublan
Villa
Parral
Vila
Zapata
Morelos
Santa Rosalia
Carranza
Murga Brothers
Quevedo Brothers
Santa Ysabel
Chihuahua City
England May Be Placed Under a Food Dictator
Walter Runnellman, president of the board of trade, outlined government plans to control the food supply in wartime. A board of food control would manage conservation and curb sugar luxury, waste in potatoes and milk, with temporary stringent measures possibly including food tickets if needed.
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England
London
Walter Runnelman
Board of Trade
Board of Food Control
California Electors Debate Split for election
Bay area observers discuss whether California electors will split and favor Democrats or Republicans. Rowell criticizes backers of Hughes trip as mismanaged and disobedient to orders. Hughes’ margin narrowed to 385 in Minnesota tabulations. Congressional canvasses show 217 Republicans, 212 Democrats, with six others for Heavery fifth district. Democrats expect more seats and faster bills in December session.
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Ban Francisco
Cal
Rowell
Charles B. Hughes
California
Enat
ST. Paul, Minn
Washington
Republians
Labor Proposes Methods to Stop Future Conflicts
At the AFL convention in Baltimore Maryland November 15 two plans aim to avert wars. One proposes a commercial union linking the United States with Central and South American nations plus bonds to finance steamship lines. The other urges an international congress of labor with foreign labor bodies to hear and discuss causes of disputes between nations.
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Imore
American Federation of Labor
United States
International Congress of Labor
Chicago and Scottish Directors Visit Cheyenne for Senate Victory
John Clay of Chicago and J C Johnston of Holmburg Scotland spent yesterday in Cheyenne to congratulate Governor Kendrick on his U S senate election. They inspected Swan Land and Cattle Company property near Chugwater and praised the company’s prospects.
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John Clay
Chicago
J. C. Johnston
Holmburg
Scotland
Cheyenne
Kendrick
Orate Houses
U. S Senate
Clay
Johnston
Swan Land and Cattle Company
Chugwater
Wireless Ties United States and Japan in Hail to Wilson
President Wilson sent telegrams of felicitations to Emperor Hirohito as news reports from Tokyo and Washington describe growing ties between the United States and Japan. The exchange notes mutual goodwill and anticipation of continued prosperity and cooperation between the nations.
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Japan
Wilson
Jim Sages
Yossihite
Toy Amerie
Polk May Become New Secretary of State
Post election chatter suggests changes in the cabinet. Franklin K Polk, solicitor at the state department, may succeed Lansing as Secretary of State. Rumors also place McAdoo resigning to return to private business and Morgenthau replacing him as secretary of the treasury.
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Polk
Secretary of State
Alt
Lansing
Benny Leonard Wins Decision Over Dundee in Six Rounds
Benny Leonard defeated Johnny Dundee in a six round decision in Philadelphia, delivering a popular victory noted in reports from Pennsylvanian ringside. Leonard dominated the bout with sharper punches and consistent aggression, securing the decision over Dundee.
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Benny Leonard
Dun the
Philadetona
Bendy Leonard
Johnny Dundee
Weather outlook for Wyoming fair and warmer east and west
The forecast calls for fair weather across Wyoming on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures rise, with warmer conditions expected in the western portions on Thursday.
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Wyoming
British Public Fears Submarine Menace Grows
The House of Lords discussed the destruction of British shipping by submarine attacks. Baron Suyden urged a government declaration for the alliance and a stronger national resolve. Lord Beresford noted growing energy and foresight demands as the menace tightens.
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Lommds
House of Lords
Baron Suydenwi
Alli
Adie
Beresford
Germans and Allies clash on Somme front amid shifting gains
Reported fighting north and south of the Somme sees British consolidating recent gains while Germans push forward elsewhere. French call gains local, Austro-German advances continue on Transylvania front as Russians retreat. Bucharest reports air bombardment of the royal palace. accidental bombing injuries but no royals harmed. Bodies found after Padua air raid highlight ongoing toll of war.
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Somme
Estent
Tierlin
Ancre
London
Germany
Transylvanian
Bucharest
Danube
Kerlin
Corna
Petrograd
Uhieler Pouition
Tre Gallela
Corizia
Wilson to Take Oath as President on March 4 1909
President Wilson will be inaugurated on March 4 but likely will not travel for the celebration. Secretary Lansing advised the oath be taken Sunday or Monday. past precedents show ad interim presidents may step in if needed. The President expressed gratitude for support and promised to attend Western dates after duties permit.
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Wilson
Washington
Wilson Betanee
Falla
Lanning
Poreune
Lanmite
Couairy
Lansing
Rutherford
Hayes
Marca
James Monroe
Wilton
Weel
Elas Chong To Take Long Trip With Family
Miho and family plan a weeklong visit leaving Saturday for Lakewood New Jersey. The group includes Ce To Take Long and Iloghes, traveling from New York for a general leisure stay.
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Miho
New York
Chae & Iloghes
Tie Family
Lakewood
New Jersey
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Transylvanian Front
Hieving
Mibeea
Austrac Cerih Dirmen
Gallatin
Ronse
Dobsudja
Rome
Padua
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King
Utah
PF. G. Bontile
Hi. H. Taumen
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Fisk
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