Cleanup plan targets German and Austrian agents in United States
Washington reports a government aim to purge all German and Austrian agents implicated in crippling American industries. The State and Justice departments lead the effort, with recall demands and prosecutions for those involved. Austria-Hungary’s response to Ambassador Mba’s recall is anticipated at the State Department with expectations of compliance.
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Washington
Ameri Industries
State Department
Conbor
Sevj
Austria-Flungary
Sertcan
Mba
Te Department
Vienna
Vetrian
Erican Industries
State
Juee Department
Austrian Ambassador Dumba Admits Proposing US Munitions Plant Closures
Dr Konstantin T Dumba Austrian ambassador to the United States has virtually admitted the charge he would try to close munitions plants in the United States. A document found with Archibald a London based alleged newspaperman shows Dumba said with money he could close many plants shipping munitions to the allies. He says he meant inducing native Austrians and Hungarians to quit these plants.
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Konstantin T. Dumba
United States
Iext
Wilson
Archibald
London
Vienna
Dumba
Largest land sale in state history planned in Sheridan county
The state land board approved 26 000 acres in Sheridan county for sale to investors led by Werner Z Reed, valued at about 12 60 per acre, with expected proceeds over a quarter of a million dollars. The board also issued mining and coal leases in Larame Acme Crosby and Superior, generating roughly $2 000 in annual rentals, and concluded the month’s work after long sessions Friday and Saturday.
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State O
Hopkins
Erner Z. Reed
Arey
Sheridan County
Thia Ia
Wan
Reed
Sheridan Sty
State
Sliver Crown
Laramie County
Acme
Crosby
Superior
Bonrd
Tate Land
Atute Arid Land Board
Hague arbitration on German questions urged by officials
Washington reports that officials consider taking disputes with Germany to The Hague. One view sees arbitration of disputed questions including submarine actions and liner behavior, while another argues The Hague should rule only on the principles involved. Secretary Lansing has refused comment while awaiting guidance.
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Washington
Germany
Hague
United States
Comemander
Lansing
Tonlalt
Wyoming towns face destruction if $600 paid in days
Thermopolis and nearby counties teeter as a federal order threatens to blow Boyesen dam on the Big Horn River unless the $600 judgment and accrued costs are paid. Ex governor Chatterton races to secure funds, while Worland and towns southward fear catastrophic flooding from the dam’s removal. The Big Horn Power Co faces loss of an $80,000 plant if floodwaters unleash downstream.
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Big Horn River
Thermopolis
Worland
Providence
Thermopolia
Fennimore Chatterton
United States Marshal of
Wyoming
Tudge River
United States Federal Court
Boyesen
United States
Chatterton
Cheyenne
New York
Big Horn Power Company
Shoshone
My Horn
Britain hampers U S while boosting neutral trade
Washington reports that Britain harasses neutral commerce yet expands its own trade with neutrals. General Skinner cites British exports to 1915 August including 445,948 bales of cotton with about half going to the United States, and July cocoa shipments to Denmark, Norway, Sweden and the Netherlands surpassing 7.9 million pounds.
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Washington
United States
Robert P. Skinner
London
Wilson
New York
Britain
Great Britain
England
Skinner
Denmark
Norway
Sweden
Netherlands
Proposal of Carranza May Be Accepted
Washington reports Carranza’s counter proposal for a Pan American conference on the Mexican issue will likely be approved by officials. Carranza resisted a peace conference call by Secretary Lansing and Latin American reps, citing changed Mexican military conditions and his continued control of most of Mexico. A decisive meeting next week will determine the next action on his proposal.
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Washington
Carranza
Altho Carransa
Lansing
Jolin
Mexico
State Department
Villa
Carragca
Carranéta
War horse prices rise as supply tightens
British government buyers pay 60 to 100 percent more for horses than four years ago while farmers report dwindling supply. Kansas City Star notes trade secrecy but confirms a shift toward higher prices and looming shortages. Exports of horses and mules reach 67 million dollars in eleven months, with two Kansas firms reportedly earning over six million from contracts.
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Kansas City Star
Horace Act
Belere
England
Gibbons Outpoints McFarland in Record Crowd Fight
In Brighton Beach New York Mike Gibbons defeated Packey McFarland in a ten round no decision bout before an estimated 45000 fans. Gibbons landed cleaner punches and controlled the action though McFarland showed bursts of aggression including a seventh round flurry. Purse totaled 200000 with 17500 to New England and 15000 to Gibbons.
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Brighton Beach
N. Y
Mike Gibbons
Paul
Packey” McFarland
Chicago
Gibbons
Bijwa
McFerland
Jong Abegaco
Altho
Casey Bia
St. Paul
Newrland
Gibbons Hoth
Vackey
Jackey
Puckey
Rhode Island Judge Willis Knowles Shot Dead in Providence
Judge Willis 8 Knowles, longtime head of the Eighth Circuit Court of Providence, was killed within a few hundred feet of his home on a Sunday night. No suspect is named but threats had been public amid warnings and prior gunfire. The killer fled after firing three shots as the judge left for his office.
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Hhe Simmer Howe
Lake Mowwanalut
Scivate
Willis
Knowles
Craelot Court
Providence
R. J
Tmurderer
Bik Omape
Sondar
Hile Hown- Keeper
Mire
Cora Wardell
Wood
Villa Denies Death Rumor After Torreon Visit
An ingraph from General Villa at Torreon denies reports that Villa or General Pierre were wounded during a raid toward General Arri ving at Niovi south of Baja California. The message insists neither leader was killed or captured despite circulating rumors.
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Kh Paso
Veche
Villa
Torreon
Pierre
Niovi
Banta Barbare
Rbina
Missoi Polimictan In Hospital After Wall Collapse
In Des Moines Iowa the injured man, a prominent figure in Tonal politics, remains hospitalized after a wall collapse at a cave-in incident on Friday. He is reported to have sustained injuries from the accident.
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Byringpigld
Bept
TY. J. Weafit
de Chandare
Hoapitel
Des Moines
Crown Prince Fails to Break French Lines at Verdun Front
Official reports recount heavy German effort led by the crown prince against French trenches fronting Verdun. German forces reportedly penetrated two thirds of a mile in places, yet were blocked and suffered comparable losses to French forces. The battle lines remained largely unchanged as artillery pounded from the Scheldt frontier to the Argonne.
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Wraonne
Argonne
Wedsunday
Ras
Neurite
Fragmentary Cheyenne Vicinity Notice Missing Clear Details
The readable portion shows a partial notice with unclear names and actions in Cheyenne and Vicinity. No definite event, date, or organization is discernible from the preserved text.
Wyoming Company Plans to Water 220000 Acres in Fremont County
The Casper based Wyoming company presented a proposal to the state land board to construct the Wyrowing Canal in Riverton area with a plan to irrigate about 234000 acres of land. The project would cover portions of Fremont County and include a 6265.00 dollar upfront payment for initial work, with formal terms to be defined after further details are prepared.
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Wyoming CO
Fremont CO
Casper
Wyoming
Hieh
Riverton
Guitriat
Etait Land Board
Ie Menorie
Veopdaes 1
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