Tariff Revision Debate Sparks Political Clash
Washington reports a sharp partisan exchange over tariff policy. Republicans attack Democratic leaders and Rep Claude Kitchin’s minority report, claiming plans to raise tariffs were in motion while Democrats defend a revenue only tariff policy.
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Washington
Democratic Party
Republican Publicity Association
Jonathan Borne, Jr
Claude Kitchin
House
Kitchin
Wilson
Cox
League of Nations
Harding
South
Minneapolis
Railroads See $50 Million Savings From Labor Board Pay Rule
Chicago dispatches report that railroads would save about $50 million due to the Railway Labor Board ruling granting time and a half after nine hours for railway clerks. John Walker of Eastern Railroads says the 1919 National Agreement had estimated higher labor cost increases across MOW and clerical staff, with about 378000 plus 220000 workers involved.
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Appropriation Committee of
Congress
Labor Board
Chicago
Railway Labor Board
John ©. Walker
Bureau of Information of Eastern Railroads
Railroad Administration
Way Department
Publicity urged to propel Basin Chamber forward in 1922
The Basin Chamber of Commerce rallies for stronger publicity to launch a broad 1922 industrial push. Despite setbacks, the group touts record membership and finances and aims to mobilize a wide advertising program across two top papers and other channels to showcase Basin resources and attract markets.
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Basin Chamber of Commerce
Basin
Herty
Big Horn County
Wyoming
Chamber of Commerce
Beat
Basin poised for Methodist university proposal
A Wisconsin style note claims Methodism plans to establish a Christian University of Higher Learning in Wyoming towns. Basin is mentioned as a potential site with a morally and physically clean environment and strong Methodist activity. Local businessmen and the Chamber of Commerce pledge support.
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Wyoming
Christian University of Higher Learning
Basin
Chamber of Commerce
Criticism of the English New Rich and Aristocrats
Mary Henke notes in the Los Angeles Express that the English new rich face widespread censure from both poor and old aristocracy who claim they lack generosity and cultural contributions. The elite blame profiteer women for wartime fashion excess and changing theatergoer habits, while hospitals and charities struggle.
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East End
London
Mary Henke
Los Angeles Express
Engine room worker spurned for love then inherits vast California estate
A Detroit hotel engine-room worker earning 30 cents an hour is rejected by a girlfriend who doubts his ability to support her. Soon after, a Toledo attorney informs him he is one of three heirs to a $16,000,000 California estate, prompting a lone pursuit of his new fortune and raising questions about marrying for love versus earning potential.
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Providence Journal
Detroit
Toledo
California
Goodby
Basin High Triumphs Over Natrone County Casper Team 21 to 15
Basin High School defeated Natrone County High School from Casper by 21 to 15 after a dominant display of accurate shooting and solid defense. Casper had hoped for an easier game but Basin prevailed while tensions rose as captains Lester and Hanlon were ejected near the end.
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BASIN
Casper
Basin High School
Hoop
Natrone County High School
Casper High
Lester
Hanlon
Powell
Powell Five
Gold Hunters Seek Gil bertson Lode on Wapshe River
Prospectors swarm along the Wapshe River in New Brunswick chasing claims on the Gil bertson lode. A sixty year old canoe trip led to the discovery of gold ore found by Gilbertson who kept the location secret before dying insane. This season a systematic search is under way.
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Wapshe
New Brunswick
Gilbertson
Students Abroad and Nationalities in Occidental Schools
The article estimates about nine thousand Chinese abroad with five thousand in Japan and two thousand in France. Fourteen hundred are in the United States and three hundred in England, with the rest across Europe. It notes twenty five hundred Japanese students abroad and three hundred in England, plus three hundred Filipino students in the United States and thirty in Japan. It also lists one thousand Indian students in England.
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Japan
France
United States
England
Europe
Queen Alexandra Ranks Among Britain’s Poorest Royals
Queen Alexandra is described as the poorest royal member with a state allowance of 50000 dollars yearly. The funds fall short of Marlborough House and Sandringham costs, and she relies on private resources to make ends meet despite retirement.
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Queen Alexandra
Marlborough House
Sandringham
The Cake Walk and Stages of a School Social
The article describes a school event with side shows ice cream and sandwich stands and a big gym dance. The minstrel troupe met Monday at Lou Blakesley’s home to practice songs and dances and enjoyed popcorn and taffy during the evening. Mr Pearson spoke to the pupils on Wednesday morning about faces reflecting thoughts and habits.
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Lou Blakesley
Warrant Call Enforced by Big Horn County
Big Horn County warrants numbered from 769¢ to 9060 are called for payment. Interest ceases after February 10, 1931. Masio V Rhodes, County Treasurer.
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Big Horn County
Lost sapphire pin with $5 reward
Lost item notice offering $5 reward for the return of a sapphire pin. Contact the office to reclaim.
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Barton
Basin Schools
Manderson
Casper Basin
Basin High
Hyde
Wheeling Bear
All Comere
Presbyterian Manse
Dixie
Mr. Pearson
Masio V. Rhodes
County
Treasm
Town & Country Electric Company
Court House
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