Christmas Trees To Entertain Casper Kiddies By Elks
Casper lodge No 1856 BPOE will stage its third annual Christmas fete with two trees and gifts for every child. Official cars will shuttle guests. Second to Center streets roped off for procession. Firemen and a chemical wagon ensure safety. Santa will distribute gifts and candy to each child. Committees include McMahon LaBreche O'Donnell Leary Frree Gratiot McCraken Weldner Cy Bon.
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D. LaBreche
J. F. O'Donnell
Jack Leary
Harry Frree
J. T. Gratiot
H. A. McCraken
Chries T. Weldner
VU. C. Cy Bon
Senator Kenyon Sees Irish Free State Progress Hinted
United States Senator William F. Kenyon of Iowa stopped in Cheyenne on a cross country trip en route to Fort Collins. He said Irish free state progress could quiet world affairs if it functions without further trouble and recalled his failed bid for front line details during a prior Ireland visit due to heavy publicity.
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Cadet Corps Expansion Favored at West Point
Brig. Gen. Douglas MacArthur urges increasing West Point cadets from 1334 to 2500 in his annual report. He notes current training suffices only for a peace time army of 150,000 and warns the academy would lack officer material for emergencies. Expansion to 2600 would cost about 6 million dollars and require new buildings.
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West Point Military Academy
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Yap Steamer in Distress Near Cape Flattery
Wireless from the steamer Tokiwa Maru off Cape Flattery reports it is rushing to aid the Japanese steamer Daigon Maru in distress after a long battle in a heavy gale. Daigon Maru’s port side remained unknown as rescue efforts continue.
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No Clemency for Rioters in Houston Riot Case
Washington dispatch reports the War Department opposes clemency for 63 former members of the 42nd Infantry in prison for participating in the Houston riot of August 1917. Secretary Weeks informed congressional leaders today, as moves to alter the cases proceed amid party lines and military affairs.
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New York as eighth capital of United States
Statistician recounts Congress wandering from 1774 to 1783 through Philadelphia Lancaster York Princeton and finally plans two permanent capitals on the Potomac and the Delaware. The passage notes New York’s brief role as the eighth national capital near Wall and Nassau and the move toward a national seat.
Weeks assails Congress system breeds hostile factions
New York December 8 John W Weeks secretary of war told the association of Life Insurance Presidents that divided congressional committees threaten national interests. He warned the present system could factionalize the country and hamper defense and policy, urging work and responsible party action to restore normalcy after the war.
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John W. Weeks
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
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Former Emperor William Publishes Book on Prewar Events
Berlin reports former Emperor William has issued a volume titled Comparative Histalleres From 1878 to the Outbreak of War In 1914. The book includes tabulated data and information on events immediately preceding the great war as noted by Ach Tah rabendblatt.
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Pipestone Junior Senior High School Built At $406 000
Pipestone Minnesota reports the construction of a fireproof junior and senior high school completed September 1 1920. Architects G L Lockhart and builder L P Jorgensen of St Paul designed a three story city block building with 46580 square feet of space and auditorium seating for 1000.
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L. P. Jorgensen
St. Paul
Dates of Crop Report Totals Deferred in Washington
The Department of Agriculture postponed the December crop report date from December 15 to December 28 at 4 p.m. and moved the estimated acreage and condition for fall sown wheat and rye from December 17 to December 29 at 12 40 p.m. The changes aim to allow the crop reporting board to finalize estimates amid wartime census changes and abnormal acreage shifts.
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When Congress Met in Wall Street Ware
The article recalls early US Congress sessions under the Articles of Confederation and the move to New York in 1785, the creation of Federal Hall, Washington's oath, and later debates on debt assumption and Capitol location. It notes notable meeting sites, the debt totals, and Hamilton Jefferson plans shaping the move to a permanent capital at the Potomac.
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