Kendrick to Washington as Wyoming governor resigns
Governor John B. Kendrick, about to become U.S. senator, receives a farewell gift at the capitol. Acting governor Frank L. Houx will serve the unexpired term, with John C. Thompson Jr. as private secretary. Burke H. Sinclair leaves for Denver, and O Mahoney will join Kendrick in Washington as private secretary.
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John B. Kendrick
United States
Capitol
Burke H. Sinclair
Wilfrid O'Leary
Kendrick
Washington
Frank L. Houx
John C. Thompson,Jr
Great Western Sugar Company
Denver
Joseph O'Mahoney
Boulder
Coro
O’mahoney
Kansas Bone Day Prohibition Bill Signed
Topeka Kansas February 2 The absolute bone dry state prohibition bill was signed this morning by Governor Capper.
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Topeka
Kan
Capper
Oath in Private for Wilson Inauguration Plans
Washington reports that President Wilson will take the oath of office in private on Sunday March 4. It remains unclear if he will repeat the oath publicly on March 5 or limit the ceremony to delivering his inaugural address.
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Wilson
Ev Nl
Big Omaha Fire Destroys Half Block in Downtown Omaha
A downtown Omaha blaze on Peb 28 swept through the retail district aided by a fierce gale. Fire spread to scores of blocks with as many as six separate blazes burning at once. Estimated damage reaches 750000 with two hotels periodically threatened as burning brands rode the wind. Ice coated streets from water spray hampered firefighting.
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Nebr
Frozen to Death of Cottington Boy in Saratoga
Four year old Woodrow Cottington son of J C Cottington herdsman for Mr Canary died in Saratoga after exposure. The tragedy underscores harsh conditions reported in the area.
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J. C. Cottington
Canary
Good Roads Meeting at Encampment Next Saturday
Local call to action urges residents of Encampment valley to attend a March third meeting at the city hall to press for highway rights of way and a major road project linking the Piatt and Snake River valleys and extending toward the Colorado line. The rally aims to mobilize Brush Creek Beaver Creek and other communities to push county commissioners for funding and federal support.
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Snake River
Brush Creek
Beaver Creek
Big Creek
Eocampment
Colordo State Line
Saratoga
Gove
Encampment
Rawlins
Beiver Creek
Biz Creek
Verdict Delivered in Assault Case Amid Stormy Session
A guilty verdict was reached after a tense session concerning an assault case. Key figures include defendants and attorneys such as Tremaine Spangler and the Ribbe Wole defense, with county officials like Ald Hoosier and Lawrence Sullivan involved. The report notes stormy weather and local newspaper column changes, plus a forecast of fuel needs for winter.
Britain Estimates Lent More Fighters On February Twenty Fourth
Army figures released today indicate a large British commitment with 5 450 000 men involved. The Driueh and other forces are counted, excluding units from Lucia, while naval estimates place total personnel up to 5 000.
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Lucia
Remembering Funston and the Alamo in a historic view
A fragmented account recalls General Frederick Funston and the Alamo in San Antonio. It links Funston to the remembered clash with Mexican forces and celebrates the legacy of Pershing era figures, noting the Alamo as a symbol where multiple republics are honored.
Wooden Shoes in England Due to Leather Shortage
Washington reports leather scarcity in England drives people to clog shoes and elope fur footwear. Children in class wear wooden clogs at about 73 cents a pair, sold on weekly installments. A British firm reportedly rejected a 100000 pair order for Belgian government.
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Washington
England
Exports Rise in January From New York to Fleet
New York reports exports of domestic merchandise on ships leaving the port in January rose in value by over 82,861,000, reflecting higher trade activity. San Francisco records an army inquiry into a San Diego student aviator Lieutenant George Wraps suspected of gross pro German defaonor. Major General Bel ordered an investigation in the western army department.
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San Francisco
George Wraps
Ltates States Army
San Diego
Bel
Jnresticetoom O
Bk Rupes
Crowds Storm Waldorf Astoria Over Food Prices
About 1000 protesters, mostly women from a Madison Square mass meeting, stormed the Waldorf Astoria shouting they were starving and demanding to see Governor Whitman. Police reserves were called as the crowd dispersed after injuries and four arrests.
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Madison Square
Waldorf-Astoria
Whitman
Holland May Fight The Hague via London
Dutch anger swells after heavy shipping losses over two days with Amsterdam Telegraaf calling the blow a humiliation to a neutral state and questioning how national honor can be preserved through protests.
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Hague
London
Amsterdam
Food Congested in New York Wharves Amid Allied Goods
President C H Markham of the Illinois Central says most food for allies rotted at New York waterfronts. He asserts there is no domestic car shortage and notes allied buyers own the food. A solution hinges on embargoes or expanding U S supply to feed itself and Entente nations.
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New York
C. H. Markham
Illinois Central Railway
America
Women to fill non combatant army posts in Britain and France
London reports the army plans to replace men with women in many non combatant roles such as cooking, canteen work, stores, and clerical duties in Britain and France. The Express notes 30,000 women already work in army tasks like cooking and driving, with vacancies to come.
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the Express
Great Britain
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