State Gains From Public Lands Under Hopkins
The state’s public land receipts rose by more than half a million dollars over six years under Commissioner Hopkins. Cash receipts for 1916-17 reached 1,090,111,848 versus 519,235.71 in 1909-10, with land rents and licenses expanding dramatically. The article praises Hopkins’ management, contrasts it with prior administrations, and notes new income from prospectors’ licenses and a school-section rental increase to 3,000 per month.
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Public Land Department
State Treasury
G. Hopkins
Kendrick
Commissioner Looking
Hopking
Commisoder Hopking
Hopkins
Mies W. F. Stuart
State Leader Today Special Political Edition
The Cheyenne State Leader publishes a big special political edition with two months of biographies and photos of nearly every candidate and prominent Democrat in Wyoming. County and state articles, special features, and a two color cover by Don G. Gardner offer extensive resources and reference value for readers.
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Cheyenne State Leader
State Leader
Don G. Gardner
Wyoming
Personal Crisis Report: Husband Shoots Self Over Wife
P B Martin, 44, former Michelob saloon bartender, shot himself at 1 am in his room at 1613 Carey Avenue after attempting to persuade his wife to leave the restricted district and live with him as a good woman. He left a note for his wife and had hinted at a long trip during the prior evening. His wife Marie White, who knows of no reason for the act, confirms no motive beyond marital distress.
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P. B. Martin
Michelob
Carey Avenue
Martin
Marie White
Mattie Allen
Rose Mitchell
Capitol
Wyoming Pioneer Foe : in Bed at Laramie by Son
Michael J. Coughlin, 14, pioneer resident of Wyoming, was found dead in bed on his ranch near Laramie. Believed due to heart disease, he had lived in Wyoming since 1874. Survived by wife and several children. son Louis Coughlin serves in the U S forest service. Funeral set at the Catholic church in Laramie.
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Wyoming
Laramie
Michael J. Coughlin
Wyo
Michael J. Comblin
Wyoming Senate Campaign Clash Over Big Money and Kendrick
A Wyoming campaign story depicts Republicans urging a Kennedy style push against Kendrick and backing Clark. It cites eastern corporate money, paid ads in major papers, and claims Clark’s record favors big interests while Kendrick fights to rally Wyoming voters against a perceived moneyed influence. It notes $25,000 contributions, checks to Douglas, and ad buy marks across Cheyenne and statewide outlets.
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Wyoming
Cheyenne
Douglas
Wilson
Kendrick
Clark
United States
Senate
Colorado
Tribune
Laramie Republican
Sheridan Poat
Buffalo Bulletin
John B. Kendrick
East
Clarence D. Clark
Congress
Lorimer
Archbald
United States Steel Corporation
Federal Trade Commisssion
Wadeswood
Children’s Bureau
Wat Street
Unitedstates Senate
Governor Kendrick and Wyoming Good Roads Drive
The piece credits Governor Kendrick with boosting good roads enthusiasm in Wyoming over two years. It notes his personal visits to counties in 1916, support for convict labor in road work, and cooperation with county boards. It highlights road projects in Cokeville Tongue River Canyon and Hot Springs reserve, plus efforts to create a state highway commission and secure federal funds. It also links Kendrick to water resources and national representation.
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Wyoming
Keparick
Kendrick
Penitentiary
Cokeville
George Mead
Sherdan
Tongue River Canyon
Platte
Laramie
Hot Springs
Frendrick
Carey
Albany
Lincoln
Natrona
Johnson
United States
Germans Regain Somme Trenches In Large Counteroffensive
German forces retook a section of trenches south of the Somme and captured four hundred prisoners after a major counteroffensive. Further north the French and British advanced the lines significantly. Romanian efforts persisted against German pressure while Berlin reported limited entente success. Portuguese troops joined Allied forces in Macedonia under General Barro, with Berliv notes on soldier composition and languages.
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Somme
Berlina
Rothenthurm
Leader Ages War on Mexico If Mr Hughes Wins
Kansas City Mo Oct 80 If I had my way we would take Mexico We need it to protect the Panama Canal Europe stands aghast at us for our folly in leaving this unprotected the only close water sink between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans We will have to go into the country sooner or later Now is the time to strike while Europe is busy with its own troubles Former Senator Albert J Beveridge of Indiana delivered a speech advocating Justice Hughes election Saturday night His words shocked listeners and drew sharp reactions as neighbors looked on He mocked President Wilson saying He kept us out of war.
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Kansas City
Mexico
Panama
Europe
Atlantic
Pacific
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Justice Hughes
Neighbor
Marina Sinking Reports Strain U S Germany Pact
Washington dispatches report preliminary German submarine sinking of the British steamers Marina and Rowanmore. Secretary Lansing would not confirm specifics, noting the information is incomplete and under review. The Marina, a horse transport, is said torpedoed off Cape Clear with many missing, including Americans.
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Washington
Marina
Rowe
United States
Germany
Cape Clear
Ireland
Prost
Queentown
Lusitania Note Postscript Contention Denied by Wilson
Wilson denied any postscript to the Lusitania note and said no weakening language was added or contemplated. Bryan likewise rejected reports of a postscript and argued Breckinridge had not offered such a change. Lodge and Jeffries cited letters and cabinet talks as evidence, but no formal postscript existed.
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Long Branch
N. J
Oat
Wilson
Kenry Cabot Lodge
Massachusetts
Walter Lippmann
New Republic
Fitchburg
Mass
Henry Cabot Lodge
John Temple Lloyd Jeffries
Boeton
Breckinridge
Germany
Jeffries
Star Chamber
Cabinet Keesten
Lodge
Beeck- Ireteoe
Torten
Conditions in Mexico Restored to Normal Says Carranza Aide
A formal Joint Meslean American commission statement cites rapid restoration of normal industry in Mexico and growing strength of the Carranza government. It denies evacuation of Mexico City and calls false reports of a government defeat at Chihuahua City. The note notes government has funds to train loyal troops.
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Mexico
Atlantic City
Carrannn
Carrama
Mexico City
Chihuahua City
de Wie
William
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