Thrift Progress and Skill Shown in Laramie County Fair
The seventh annual Laramie County fair at Burns closed with record exhibits, animals, and track events. The children’s department impressed with prize garden and farm products and wide range of handicrafts. Officials and Burns merchants supported the event, with Mrs. Cummins serving meals to over 400 guests and local hotels accommodating visitors.
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Warren L. Dull
Laramie County
Burns
Tlere
Charles Lyon
H. Heathman
M. B. Colburn
H. L. Charles Jacobson
W. H.jepoke
H. Wheelesa
Association
Burns Hotel
Settlement of submarine problem tied to Washington talks
Berlin reports indicate a full settlement of the submarine issue is likely through negotiations in Washington. Count von Bernstorff has authority to negotiate terms subject to final revision and approval by Berlin. A long report from Ambassador Bernstorff and new instructions suggest officials expect a speedy, safe settlement. Foreign Minister von Jagow stated Germany will not repudiate the Arabic sinking report but will review evidence from Washington. He pledged respect for tardy passenger steamers in the maritime code and warned attacks require warning.
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Berlin
Washington
Count von Bernstorff
Germany
Bernstorff
von Jagow
Bari Grow Causes Death of Youth at Sixteen
New York September 8. Jone Chalmers, aged 16, died at his home at 34 Port Place, North Orange, New Jersey. Doctors blamed rapid growth of bone and muscle tissues for the fatal collapse after a several weeks of unusual height.
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Bari
New York
Jone
Chalmers
Iort Place
Baat Orange
N. J
Cabaret Opens with New Becker and Grill Act
Patrons enjoyed the newly opened cabaret feature formerly named The New Becker and Grill. The venue offered varied acts as artists and acts rotate, pleasing the Frat Lower and attracting a lively crowd.
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Becker and Grill
Recognition of Mexican government aid expected soon
The Pan American conference said each diplomatic delegation will urge their government to recognize a Mexican government once it proves the capacity to protect nationals and foreigners. No exact date given. a New York meeting in three weeks will review the issue.
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New York
Mexico
Lanaing
Tean
Soldier recalls brutal armored car barrage in Europe
In England a wounded armored car driver describes killing hundreds in a single charge and the brutal scene on European battlefields. He recalls shell blasts, his deafness, a shattered spine, and the toll of constant fighting on nerves and will.
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England
Wonderneath
Allies Ask Bulgaria to Declare War on Central Powers
Paris reports the entente powers presented a joint note to Bulgaria requesting a declaration of war against the Central Powers. The note, not an ultimatum, was delivered to Sofia two days earlier to test Bulgaria's response after Serbia’s concessions and to obtain a definite stance from Bulgaria.
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Paris
Bulgaria
Sofia
Serbia
Wealthy New Zealand donor offers $75 million tungsten mine
Wellington reports a wealthy resident has donated a valuable mining property in New Zealand worth about 75 million dollars in tungsten. The gift is to be used to care for disabled soldiers, with exports estimates supporting the value.
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New Erland
Wellington
New Zealand
Red Sox Rally to 12-Inning Win Over Detroit
Boston defeats Detroit in a sensational 12 inning game before 37,528 fans, claiming a share of the American League lead. Only one run scored, with standout fielding and dramatic plays defining the tense contest.
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Boston
Boston Red Sox
Detroit
Bartlett Veterans Leader Heads to Grand Army Encampment
J Bartlett civil war veteran and familiar community figure departs this afternoon for Washington to attend the Grand Army Encampment. He will visit relatives and old time friends in New England and be away for several weeks.
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J. &. Bartlett
Washington
New Eogland
French Traveling Men See Business Improve Postwar
Eugene Blot, president of the French Commercial Travelers Association, says members are improving after early postwar strain as general business conditions recover and trade pick up across the country.
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Paris
Eugene Blot
Saspitation
Halp Inch Hailstones Hit Minden Nebraska
Halp inch hailstones about half an inch in diameter struck Minden Nebraska on September 18. The small hail coated front porches and damaged a few ripe crops, with limited property impact reported as minimal.
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Minden
Neb
Rickenbacker Wins 100 Mile Auto Race
Providence reports Eddie Rickenbacker won the 100 mile sweepstakes automobile race for $10,000 this afternoon. Bob Burman finished second, Willie Haupt third, and Ralph De Palma fourth. Time 89, 24.70.
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Providence
R. 1
Eddie Rickenbacker
Thiad
Bob Burman
Willie Haupt
Ralph de Palma
Dumba Defends Action in Long Letter
Austro Hungarian ambassador Constantin Theodore Dumba defends his actions in a lengthy letter to Secretary of State Lansing after Washington demanded his recall for proposing to instigate strikes in American munitions plants. He argues his conduct and intentions in the exchange dated September 1 in New York.
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New York
Constantin Theodore Dumba
Lansing
Archibald to Explain Arrival Actions in Washington
Washington Sept 18 James F Archibald the American linked to letters from Dr Constantin Dumba Austro Hungarian ambassador to the U S was due to arrive in New York tomorrow and was expected to come to Washington immediately to offer an explanation for his action Justice Department has studied the laws as they apply to the neutrality case but no action has been announced.
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Washington
James F. Archibald
Constantin Dumba
U. S
New York
Department of Justice
Six Mexicans Die in Friday Border Fight at Donna
Report from Col. A. H. Blockson states at least two Mexicans were killed when a Mexican party fired on two American soldiers for water near Donna, Texas, about 40 miles up the Rio Grande. Argentine authorities have not confirmed a further three deaths.
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Brownsville
Tex
Donna
Rio Grande
A. H. Blockson
Coleonel Blockson
London warns to stay indoors amid aviation threat
London's police commissioner cautions residents to remain indoors as authorities monitor potential airborne threats. The notice, issued September 18, urges caution and emphasizes public safety while investigations continue.
Weather Forecast for Cheyenne and Vicinity
Fair Sunday with warmer temperatures. Likely bright conditions across Cheyenne and surrounding areas. Winds light to moderate as high pressure governs the region.
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Cheyenne
Banner Year For Wyoming Crops Across The State
Reports from Wyoming show a banner crop year with ex governor Chatterton predicting 66 bushels of wheat per acre on his Riverton irrigated farm. A veterinarian observed 49 stacks of headed wheat awaiting threshing, with an owner expecting about 100 bushels per stack.
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Wyoming
Chatterton
Riverton
French
Heidelberg to Erect Kaiser Wilhelm II Statue
Heidelberg Sept 18 an equestrian statue of Kaiser Wilhelm II by Hans Fries will be erected near the new railway station. The life size figure shows the Kaiser bare headed with a field marshal baton in his right hand and his left reins the charger.
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Heidelberg
Kaiser Wilhelm II
Hans Fries
Harriman to Present Separate Report to Congress
Mrs. J Borden Harriman of New York member of the federal commission on industrial relations announced she will present to Congress at the next session a separate report on the commission findings. She signed the report prepared by Commissioner Commons instead of Basil M Manly's department report.
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San Francisco
J. Borden Harriman
New York
Federal Commission On Industrial Relations
Congress
Thoop Trench Diggers Find Ancient Treasure
French soldiers digging in the Champenoux forest uncover a hoard of early seventeenth century coins. The find occurred during the Lorraine campaign under legal provisions that split the treasure between the soldiers and the estate.
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Nancy
France
Champenoux
Lorraine
Louie MII
Bomb Deposited in World Office. Exposed as Harmless
New York Sept 6 A bomb placed in the World editorial room proved harmless after expert Owen Eagay removed it to the city laboratory. Police and bomb squad responded to the triple alarm, but the explosive element was absent.
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New York
Reaperta
Malioun
Owen Eagay
City Laboratory
Attack of Lookjaw Kids at Vybar CoA in Loveland
Loveland Colorado report details a household incident where a child named Margaret McPhartie, aged Aa year, was involved after an unspecified event. A cat on the knee is noted as the origin of the sequence leading to four cases.
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Lookjaw
VYBAR
Coa
Douglas Woman Heads Navy League State Committee
Mrs. Edward T. David of Douglas Wyoming was named chairman of the Wyoming Navy League state committee as it launches an extensive campaign. The Rev. C. K. Weaver will be vice chairman as the group plans speeches and educational publicity to boost national defense and a large navy.
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Edward T. David
U. S
Douglas
Wyo
Navy League
Mra. David
Wyoming
C. K. Weaver
Winkstere
David Wie
Wyomiig
Thi
Nea
Deadlock Over Anglo French Credit Plan In New York
In New York on September 18 the session ended with no decision on the Anglo French credit Juan proposal. American financiers and the Anglo French commission differed over terms, notably whether munitions should be paid from loan proceeds. Bankers push that point, while the commission favors including munitions costs. Indications suggested possible adjustment but nothing settled. A new agreement was reportedly possible by Monday.
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New York
Nome
Jolees
Pendaely Hed
Vilna Besieged as German Forces Reach Three Sides
London reports Vilna is nearly surrounded on three fronts as von Mackensen’s troops push toward Vileska and threaten key lines to Petrograd. Reinforcement gains by Austrian and German forces, with talks of a major new offensive possibly targeting Italy or Serbia, share the unfolding strategic aim.
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London
Vilna
von Mackensen
Vileska
Petrograd
Ovinsk
Vilnr
Reuter
Rer
Stripa
von Mackensens
Pinsk
Rotterdam
Teutons
Italy
Serbia
90 KILLED IN WRECK ON MEXICAN RAILROAD
Ninety people die in a Mexican military train wreck near Saltillo as a troop transporter derails after rail spreads. Cars tumble into rocks. many passengers including women and children are killed or injured. Rescue teams recover bodies and await burial arrangements.
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Laredo
Tex
Saltillo
Battillo
Moulterey
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