How the War Came to America 1917 entry and policy turn
A compact overview of the shift from neutrality to war, detailing Germanys submarine threats, the February 3 1917 note, the diplomatic break, and the April 6 1917 declaration. It emphasizes the president's distinction between German government actions and the German people, the drive toward a democratic world order, and the decision to mobilize US armed forces. The piece frames the war as a global democratic struggle, with Russia's revolution cited as a hopeful ally for a league of honor and a new world order.
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League of Nations
Count Bernstorff
Mr. Bansing
Germany
Hut
Hart
Senate
State Department
Warnne
Congress
Patt
Bernatortt
Berlin
Gerard van
Washington
Europe
Inez
Mexico
Japan
Pragalan
Belgium
Serbia
Poland
France
Russia
League of Honor
Isbherty
Congress Bia
House
Ing Yote
United States of America
House of Representatives
United States
Congress of the
America
Wberry
Stilson Acquitted In Elk Shooting Case
William Stilson of Elk was acquitted of criminal charges after a self defense finding in the killing of Richard Thornton. County officials including Prosecuting Attorney R. R. Rosa and Sheriff J. B. McMinn investigated at Stilson ranch with Deputy Robison, concluding no charges. The hearing found Stilson acted in self defense. Miss Erma and Bethel Duw visit their father in Santa Rosa, California after leaving Kemmerer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stilson
Elk
Richard Thornton
R. R. Rosa
J. B. McMinn
Jackson's Hole Country
Stilson
Robison
Billson
Ing. 7 Pr
Maleon
Thoruiwn
Ki Ft. Hane Aked
Erma
Bethel Duware
W. ¥. Miller
Santa Rosa
Oalif
Kemmerer
Beattie and
Fortland
California
Well Known Commission Man Ifere Visits Kemmerer Trade Route
Well known commission man H. Wood of Wood-Oswald Co and partner Mr Oswald travel through Lincoln county examining range conditions and prospects for the packing season. They tour Dodge and Rawlins by roadster, visiting Rock Springs Pinedale Piney Kemmerer Cokeville and report strong cattle feeder markets due to good Nebraska Kansas corn crops and wartime food conservation boosting packing demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will H. Wood
Sry
Kemm
Frank “Ode
Packers
Jena
Hank
Omaha
Mr. Wood
Wood-Oswald Co
Oswald
Lincoln County
Messrs
Wandrod Code
Dodge
Sha Iu Shile
Rawins
R Awhins
Rock Springs
Pinedale
Bie Piney
Kemmerer
Kemmiover
Cokeville
Wood
Nebraska
Kansas
Oakley Baseball Loses to Green River Eleven
Oakley suffers its second 1917 loss as Green River defeats them 11 to 6 at Green River. Despite early two innings three runs, Oakley manages only one run in the remaining seven frames. Ground and outfield conditions hinder play with sand and weeds. several locals plan trips and lineup changes are noted, including resignations and new positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qur
Green River
Fine Residence in Chas BE by Huff on String Lot
Hute begins erection of a splendid new residence on the lot formerly owned by Herman String the barber who sold the lot to Mr Huff. The building will cost between 4000 and 5000 dollars and will contain seven or eight finely arranged rooms. It will be rented as soon as completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas, BE. Hute
Herman String
Huff
Bear Lake Party Highlights Attendee List at Kemmerer Weekend
A Bear Lake weekend gathering in Kemmerer included Dr and Mrs Kendall and Mrs Kendall's sister, Mrs Hall of Berkeley, Mina Helen Hambly, Mina Mall’s friend, Abner Davis Jr, Mr and Mrs Matt Wilson, Mrs Christman, and Miss Gemma Behulte of Chicago visiting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Mins Bby Hall
Harkeley
Calif
Mina Helen Hambly
Mina Mall
Abner Davis, Jr
Matt Wilson
A. Chriatman
Gdmeo Behulte
Chicago
Summons and Notice in Lincoln County Wyoming Court Case
The State of Wyoming Lincoln County court district summons to Andrew Mungan and Lillian Mungan. Plaintiff Cora Sebastian as administratrix seeks $24,000 plus interest from October 11, 1911, and $200 in attorneys fees, plus foreclosure on mortgage securing notes of $280 and $200, with land described in section seven township forty two north range 115 west. Defendants must answer by August 8, 1917 or default judgment will be entered. Records show clerk Filo LaChapelle and deputy Reynalda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glaiitit
Gera
Sebastian
Prairk Sebastian
Hind Judictat
Lincoln County
Bate
Wyoming
Frank Sebastian
Theortheast
Sata
Sald
Drinen
Utmve
Filo LaChapelle
Third Judicial
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Inetellener
Ogden Packing & Provision CO
Halt Lake
Price, Utah
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Cal
Butte, Mont
Gawan
The
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Ifere
LOO Fm
Ign
Uweverrone Company
Continee
Christos
Qakley
Oo Mewar
Honey Smith
Willem Ball
Ane
Salt Lake City
Easton, Jr
Mountain Trading Company
Mr. BK
Edgerton
Wife
Thos. Pegan
Loney Purdy
Oakley
Bear Lake
State of
Lincoln
District Court
Third Judicial District
Cora. Sebastian
Paetattee
Andrew T. Wittig
Lillian
MiiNgan
Andrew
Munigan
MUN Gan
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