Peace terms and policy toward Germany reply 1917
The United States responds to Pope Benedict XVs 1917 appeal by rejecting a return to prewar borders as a basis for peace. It calls for a just, lasting peace grounded in the rights of peoples, not vengeance, rejects punitive dismemberment, and demands clear will from the German people before any agreement can endure. Secretary of State Robert Lansing presents the stance.
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Russia
United States
Germany
Robert Lansing
United States of America
Family in Service of U S Denver Special Agent Sacrifices
Denver special agent Jenninga D McLeod of the United States General Land Office has not only given himself to his country but also his wife and son. He joins Colorado troops at Fort Sheridan while his wife heads to Tennessee to join the Red Cross in France and their 15 year old Terre enters the Naval Training School at Norfolk to prepare for service. Michaelis May Lose Chancellorship Copenhagen discusses a potential German leadership change noting Dr Michaelis’ appointment as a minor official was a mistake and unlikely swift results under the new administration.
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U. S. Denver
Jenninga D. McLeod
United States General Land Office
Denver
McLeod
Colorado
Fort Sheridan
Mia
Tennessee
Red Cross
France
Terre
United States Naval Training School
Norfolk
Navy
Michaelis
Copenhagen
Germany
George Bernhard
Vossloche Zeitung
Serious Food Situation in Sweden During War Strain
A major domestic issue in Sweden is linked to German influence on the food supply and industrial stagnation. Reports from London note ongoing pressure, while Chinese generals La Pei Ching Lang Chi Kwang and Ku Chin Tan mobilize 60,000 troops from Yunnan Kweichow and Kwang Tung to offer services amid the European crisis.
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Sweden
London
Peking
la Pei Ching
Lang Chi Kwang
Ku Chin Tan
Yunnan
Kweichow
Kwang Tung
Estes Hatchery Draws Thousands at Estes Park
Thompson fish hatchery records show 11 437 visitors from May 25 1917 to Aug 22, with a gain of 1 231 over the prior year. Visitors hailed from nearly all states except Delaware New Hampshire North Carolina and Vermont and included the District of Columbia Cuba Alaska and the Philippine Islands.
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Estes Hatcheries
Estes Park
Thompson Fish Hatchery
Union
Delaware
New Hampshire
North Carolina
Vermont
District of Columbia
Cuba
Alaska
Philippine Islands
Provost Marshal Sends A. A. Tickets for Draft Transport
More than 20,000 blank railroad vouchers are mailed by the provost marshal general to governors who will distribute them to about 4,600 local boards for transporting the draft army to camp. Opens Club for American Boys in Newport. Vincent Astor has opened a club for American blue jackets somewhere in France. Colorado Senator Seeks Cloture on War Revenue Bill Delays. Senator Shafroth condemns Senate procrastination and supports invoking cloture on the war revenue measure.
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A. A
Washington
Atatea
Newport
Mia
Vincent Astor
France
Colorado
Shafroth
Benate
United Brethren Church Conference Opens Here
The annual conference of the United Brethren Church for Colorado opened today with about sixty ministers in attendance. Bishop G. J. Kephart of Kansas City was the principal speaker.
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Publo
The
United Brethren Church
Forolorado
G. J. Kephart
Kansas City
Wyoming State News and Coming Events
Wyoming notes report state fair dates at Douglas and other fairs, factory developments at Worland and sugar beet plants in Lander, oil field activity near Lusk, Casper pumping station contract, and railroad double tracking progress. Also mentions Red Cross fundraising, local crime, pensions, land sales, and railway and highway developments with local economic indicators.
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Union News Service
Douglas
Carpenter
Burris
Rawlins
Nder
Wert
Afton
Cheyenne
Writes of U-Boat Life From an Uncle Sam Submarine Letter
Western Newspaper Union reports T. A. Johnston from a Wyoming farm describes life aboard the submarine F-2. He notes frequent torpedo firing practice, staying at San Pedro submarine base, and that crew members eat and sleep ashore while ready to sail at a moment’s notice. He reflects that war feels distant and the water is shallower than the Honolulu loss.
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Union News Service
Powell
Wyo
T. A. Johnston
Frisco
Alster
Honolulu
San Pedro
Talking Too Much And A Day Of Fishing Misadventure
A man plans an early morning train to reach a fishing ground by eight. At a drug store the affable clerk fabricates a story while wrapping hooks. The train leaves at six, he misses it, and the man assaults the clerk. The tale shifts to a critique of people who speak without knowing, preferring to pose as authorities.
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Ufe
Pythians Elect New Officers in Wyoming Grand Lodge
At the Grand Lodge of Wyoming Knights of Pythias annual session in Torrington officers were elected and installed. D. A. Tinksum is grand chancellor, E. B Cragle grand vice chancellor, William H. Wallace grand prelate, C. B. Greenbaum grand keeper, Amil Johnson grand master at exchequer, John Gottschalk grand master at arms, D. T. Shoemaker grand inner guard, Grove Moyer grand outer guard. Sam Dickinson and alternates A. L. Putnam, Will Reid named supreme representatives. Next meeting set for Cody August 27-28, 1918.
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Pythians
Torrington
Grand Lodge of Wyoming
Knights of Pythias
F. D. Spafford
Damon Lodge
Laramie
D. A. Tinksum
Cody
E. B., Cragle
Thermopolis
William H. Wallace
Sheridan
Fred W. Howell
Bullet Through Girl in Chugwater Indian Play
In Chugwater a 12 year old boy Owen Compton briefly played with a gun during an imagined Indian game. He pulled the trigger not realizing the shell remained in the weapon. A bullet struck Myrtle Compton in the abdomen and exited at the hip. She was taken to Cheyenne hospital where her condition is reported as improving.
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Chugwater
Myrtle Compton
Claude Compton
Owen
Cheyenne
Weaver Named Adjutant General of Wyoming
Major R Andersen resigned as adjutant general to command the First Battalion. Lieut. W K Weaver of Douglas was appointed by Governor Houx to fill the role, as the Third Wyoming Infantry drill and parade marked four months of recruiting effort.
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Cheyenne
Third Wyoming Infantry
R. Andersen
W. K. Weaver
Douglas
Houx
Five Oil Firms Form Merger Under $10 Million Deal
Casper based Glenrock Oil Company along with Hall Superior Pilot Butte and Norbeck Nicholson holdings completed a merger valued at ten million dollars. Organization of the consolidated entity unites multiple regional oil interests under one umbrella.
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Casper
Glenrock Oil Company
Glenrock, Hall, Superior
Pilot Butte
Norbeck & Nicholson
Man Lost Both Legs After Freight Train Incident
Fred Henley, 25, was trapped under a freight train while attempting to board toward Cheyenne. Both legs were severed above the knee in the accident.
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Fred Henley
Cheyenne
Appreciating Our Blessings in a Washington Star Toast
A whimsical reflection on aging and gratitude set along a shady street. Two women, one proud of her vigor and the other weighed down by time, trade quiet barbs and shared observations on loss and blessing. The piece ends with a moral about appreciating what one has before it is too late.
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Georgette
Grampus
Josephine
Josie
Washington Star
Dogs In War Use Of Working Dogs In Military Service
The article notes 10,000 dogs serve humans in wartime, mainly German shepherds. It explains night duties to avoid heat and danger, and describes dogs locating wounded soldiers left among the dead. Trained dogs guide aid to those in shelters and summon ambulance units for medical help.
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Humanitariana
Striking an Average Recruiting Officer Here
A humorous courtroom exchange features a dialogue about weights as an applicant and officer try to “average up” on the scales, with the judge remarking on the odd balance and the characters debating the outcome.
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Oficer
Jerome Verde and Verde Combination Promising Jerome Prospects
Western mining news reports three Jerome district prospects showing potential to become large mines in the coming weeks. The Jerome Copper Company takeover by General Development Company is noted amid other district developments. The Jumbo Silver mine near Globe, Apache mountains, sent a carload of high grade ore to Deming with rich native silver, including samples assaying 8,000 ounces per ton.
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Jerome Copper Company
General Development Company
Jerome
Jerome Verde
Verde Combination
Calumet & Jerome
Jumbo
Globe
Apache Mountains
Deming
Mina
Colorado Oil Boom Gains Momentum Across Counties
Oil drilling ramps up near La Junta with two rigs while 60,000 acres in Pueblo county are leased to oil firms. Ward district in Boulder County sees Lulu B mine unwatered and put to work, and Boulder Tungsten tubes boost ore supplies. Douglas Mountain copper project expands with new hoisting plant and drills as US Geological Survey shows Colorado petroleum output rising from 1915 to 1916.
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la Junta
Pueblo County
Colorado
Ward
Boulder County
Lulu B
Boulder
Douglas Mountain
Moffat County
United States
United States Geological Survey
Wyoming
Wells Gaining Depth Near Bonanza Montana
In Montana, Soo Oil and Embar Oil are drilling near Bonanza each about 1800 feet deep and expect to bring in a well. Anaconda Develop ment will pull its rig after finishing with Ten Sleep and start on its own east-bank property opposite Himes. Ten Sleep drilled six wells.
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Soo Oil Company
Bonanza
Embar Oil Company
Anaconda Development Company
Ten Sleep Company
Himes
Anaconda Company
Copper and oil ventures drive activity across New Mexico
Kelly and associates start placer work on Mineral Creek. The Black Hawk Copper Company of Tularosa is capitalized at 250000 dollars. The Excelsior at Organ is reported sold to Philadelphia parties. Mesa Verde Oil Company formed to test San Juan Basin oil prospects. One hundred tons of copper ore shipped from Pecos Copper Company at Cowles to Glorieta station. Yankee coal mine at Raton resumes work with fifty miners. Champion Mine at Mogalon’s 1100 foot level widens and increases ore value. ore is heavy sulfide and high grade.
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Kelly and Associates
Mineral Creek
Black Hawk Copper Company
Tularosa
Excelsior
Organ
Dona Ana County
Philadelphia
Mesa Verde Ojl Company
San Juan Basin
Pecos Copper Company
Cowles
Pecos
Glorieta Station
Wyoming oil prospects and refinery plans announced
The Hecla Wyoming 6 moves to drill immediately on EHection 9 Township 41 Range 81. The Producers and Refining Corporation plans a Wyoming refinery to process oil from holdings. Attention focused on West Galt Creek area as the Boston Wyoming well in section 79 struck the shale at 660 feet.
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Wyoming
Hecla-Wyoming
Township
Range
Producers and Refining Corporation
West Galt Creek Tet
Boston Wyoming
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King Bros
Salt Lake
Lusk
Elk Basin Petroleum Company
Laramie County
Andrew Williams
H. Carter
Fremont County
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Lodge Grass
J. E. Richardson
Glenrock
A. L. Cook
Adams Express Company
Midwest Company
Salt Creek Field
Converse County
Slichter
Fort Russell
Union County
Ind
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Sarah F. Slack
EB. A. Slack
Lawac
Newlin
Natrona County
Big Horn
Washakle County
J. B. Kendrick
Ray E. Lee
Union Pacific Railroad
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Archer
Omaha
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Dr. R. ©. Kanode
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Max Garber
Fort Leavenworth
Army Service
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Mare Island
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Cal
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New York
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Arizona
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Superior
Montana
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Raton
Mogaljon
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