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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1912
Page
6
Britain lodges standard objections to free canal tolls for American steamers stating it breaches existing rules and competitive balance. Authorities emphasize maintaining fair charges and equal treatment for all shipping nations.
A British note to Secretary Knox protests the Panama Canal Act toll exemption for American shipping. Karl Cyoy argues the exemption breaches Hay Paynce treaty terms and seeks arbitration or direct U.S. agreement. President Taft faces a pivotal decision on how to respond.
Two robbers held up the express car of the Burnsfield Western train from Bakersfield to Taft California and stole twenty thousand dollars in gold. The money was logged to the First National Bank of Bakersfield and the Fire National Bank of Taft.
Denver detective Jesse Stingley reports Staten and associate escaped Prighton jail on November 27. They were later found at a ranch owned by Staten's father near Leighton Hatch. Sheriff Hermann Sehloo leads deputies to arrest and plan to return Staten to Colorado.
Taft transmitted nominations to the Senate including L W Ter rel Englewood William C Sloan Creede Marshall Moore Port Collins David & Gray Goeeley Krace Her fon Longmont Nimrod & Walpole Pueblo Meory Lance Mooky. Death Comes Suddenly to Father of Mayor Meany J Arnold at his Denver home. Two Buildings Burn Bryeh Cole Fire threatened wreck of frame structures. three buildings destroyed including tiedell hotel. losses around 26.00.
Disjointed notes describe renewed fear of a European war over the Balkans with references to powers and danger. Local items mention political positions and fraternal lodge notices amid unclear dates and locations.
A collage of dispatches notes political moves in the US and abroad. Western delegates push river and harbor improvements while a Wisconsin jury convicts a woman of threat with a revolver. Chicago stock show honors and a Dallas murder acquittal are reported among suffrage petitions and marriage law debates.
The report notes Greek forces defeating Turkish forces at Boy and turmoil in Mexico with Zapotec rebels, while foreign policy moves include Racanoff advancing consulate talks in Seattle and Honolulu and a Vatican initiative urging Catholic leaders to plan Rome visits. It also mentions Japan premier succession rumors and Pope prayers in St Peter's as Woodrow Wilson nears the end of vacation and prepares a message to New Jersey officials.
Fragmented report outlines congressional opposition to a bill regulating oleomargarine, a joint committee to investigate tobacco by foreign governments, and an interstate commission empowered to regulate stocks and funds. It notes Provisional Taft’s stance, Democratic preparations on Philippine autonomy, and various unrelated society and legal items from the era.
The article details Republican moves toward party reorganization and Congress actions on public works and river projects, plus War Department military logistics and a proposed arbitration tribunal with Britain. It mentions Taft, Wilton, and figures like Sir Charles Pitelpatrick in a broad early 20th century policy context.
The official canvass by the State Canvassing Board confirms the Twelfth Wyoming Legislature composition. It lists holdovers and members across counties Albany Laramie Natrona and Sheridan with names for Senate and House seats and notes related to party designations and districts.
Cheyenne reports official canvass of recent election results with statewide vote tallies and amendments. Casper hosts Wyoming Poultry and Pet Stock Show with band formation in Casper. county court notes divorces, births, deaths, and jails. Oil, cattle, and wildlife updates include storage tanks near Cheyenne, shale well near Cheyenne, elk meat seizure, post office robbery and Yellowstone herd concerns.
Mre Mebiui, Paradise Ranch proprietor, notes a lucky season with a three point buck killed this year near Buffalo. The Rainbow OL and Cae Company, a local men’s group, has a well drilled about 1 200 feet deep, with signs of rich yield ahead.
People living south and east of Meelootse near Goomberry creek petition the government to establish a mail route covering about fifty miles from Worland to Dickle.
Forest officers on the Medicine Bow National Forest plan the annual campaign against coyotes as the sinter period arrives, reducing regular work.
J F Pitewerald has received her pharmacist license from the State Board of Pharmacy. She is a graduate of the Presbyterian Hospital of Chicago and studied at Northwestern College of Pharmacy in Chicago.
County commissioners met to discuss a county bond issue with 15000 still unpaid. The remaining balance is allocated to debt service and available for county needs.
A petition by the WoO PTUL asks the City Council to pass a drastic saloon law or submit the ordinance for a popular vote. The move seeks strong local regulation of saloons.
By order of Dr Anna G Hurd county health officer the Big Horn school was closed for ten days after several scarlet fever cases were reported in and around Big Horn.
About 400 cropples were received from the Department of Pieh unite of the United States government, noting one sealed to be shipped to a facility in the following days.
A fire destroyed a farm building owned by Judee Mets of Sheridan and occupied by B Twing. The tote lone and its contents were burned. Damage is estimated at about 92,500.
A ranch near Te lle Mouchaun reports a wolf attack that killed a mare and foal. Welven Kill Valuable Hares and Lander Henry De Welt lose a ranhing mare named Linnie Baby. The incident occurred south of Te Lle Mouchaun with wolves blamed for the losses.
Over 80 000 skilled workers in U S navy yards gain civil service protection under President Taft executive order with Civil Service Commission approval. The move covers toolmakers electricians masons machinists ordnance men and plumbers while new appointments proceed under regular procedures.
Greece nears formal adherence to the armistice at Belgrade with Allies. A diplomat notes Greek aims include Janina, fearing an independent Albania could threaten the city if Allies keep the province.
Government supervision over wireless telegraphy to begin four months after enactment with San Francisco Seattle as divisional headquarters as the new law becomes effective near Friday.
Keulgvel M. Packiclo died at Jan Hafaed hospital from injuries believed caused by a blow during a quarrel in a red light district. Police say Benjamin Chacon is involved as a suspect or person of interest in the incident.
Horton A. Williams of Q College and Oli ver W. Toll of Denver were elected class poet for the class of 1915. The production will be a feature of class day next June.
Archbishop Nol of Santo Romingo appoints a cabinet including Andres Montedo as Minister of the Interior and Dr Arturo Grulion as minister of finance. Others listed are Edvardo Wicert Elie Uracko Manuel Vince and Samuel public works. A reform plan aims to be completed within two years for reestablishment.
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