Opinion roundup on rails taxes and Wyoming progress
The piece criticizes high rail rates and argues railroads must earn fair returns to spur investment. It notes New York revenue figures show luxury demand, cites Governor Carey on war prep, praises bipartisan support for WWI efforts, and urges Wyoming action with a Casper meeting on May 21 to form a State Chamber of Commerce backing resource development.
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Casper
Chamber of Commerce
Wyoming
Lincoln County
Chamber of Commerc
Watching Mexican Crisis Could Draw U S In
Carranza hides in Mexican hills after Obregon forces him from the capital. Washington follows a watchful waiting stance as the Mexican crisis looms large. Reports vary on battles near San Marco and Carranza’s escape through loyal lines toward the mountains. Obregon offers safe conduct and orders restraint if captured. American officials fear a counter upraising as events unfold. Also notes Haldimand County road contracts and a Fisher property sale in May.
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Hix
Venustiano Carranza
Mexico
Washington
United States
Carranza
Alvaro Obregon
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Obregon
de la Hureta
National Congress
National Palace
Liberal Revolutionists
San Marco
St James Church Plans May 28 Services and Whit Sunday
Rev. M. B. Nash rector announces services at St James Church on Sunday May 28 1920 with Holy Communion and an 11 am sermon and 10 am Sunday school. Next Sunday is Whit Sunday described as an important holy day and members are asked to attend. public invited with good music.
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ST. James Church
M. B. Nash
Livestock Prices Slip at Kansas City Stock Yards May 17
Kansas City stock yards report today’s receipts show 4500 cattle 18000 hogs and 12500 sheep. Beef cattle abundant though demand weaker for some grades with steers steady to lower. Hogs large runs with prices 10 to 26 cents lower top 14.45. Sheep receipts liberal with consignments from California Texas Arizona and California noted.
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Kansans City
California
Texas
Arizona
Pelicy
Chicago
Fort Worth
St. Louis
Cattle Prices and Labor Text Blur in Mixed Market Report
A lengthy market roundup notes cattle, hogs, sheep, and horse trades with varied prices and liberal receipts. It mentions feed lots, price movements, and packer activity, then shifts to a 1930s era speech by Samuel Gompers and Franklin D'Olier defending the American Legion's stance toward organized labor and urging ex service men to join.
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Ito
Organized Labor
American Legion
Samuel Gompers
Pres
American Federation of Labor
Franklin D'Olier
Push Week at Kemmerer Legion Post Seeks 100 More Members
The Kemmerer American Legion Post pushes a membership drive amid lower than average rolls. Treasurer Mentzer says the post should add at least 100 members, with plans to recruit in camps of union men while welcoming any war veteran. A national convention is planned in Cleveland with eight Wyoming delegates.
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Kemmerer Post
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Mentzer
Legion
American Legion
Cleveland
Mr. Mentzer
Marshal Reynolds
Clarence &. Messey
Gompers
Samuel Gompers
American
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Internal Revenue
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Loyal Order
MOOSE
Order OF Owls
Haldimand County
Ontario
Canada
Se5
Fargo - Hoskins Company
New York City
Ameri Legion
Indianapolis
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