Army chief urges overhaul to build modern force under Bell
Major General J Franklin Bell chief of staff calls for a larger peacetime army with updated organization. He cites 691 officers on detached service and widespread shortages across infantry cavalry and engineers, urging legislation and stronger funding including for the signal corps and new aerial warfare experiments.
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Washington
United States
J. Franklin Bell
Doran
Bell
General B
Congress
Sary
Enginneer Corps
Panama Canal
Signal Corps
Eral * Bell
Venezuela Pledges Support for Gomez as President
Casacas reports from Port of Spain that Juan Vicente Gomez’s presidency is widely accepted in Venezuela with minimal violence. Even the former president’s brother surrendered arms, and Castro faces Caracas court action over alleged improper gains.
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Casacas
Port of Spain
Trinidad
Juan Vicente Gomez
Venezuela
Gomez
Castro
Caracas
Killing in Rawlins as police clash over revolver
Henry Blickfeldt was shot and killed after a struggle with Policeman Startzell over a revolver during Blickfeldt's alleged threats to harm his family. Blickfeldt wrestled for the weapon and a shot struck his side, dying shortly after. He had a history of heavy drinking and quarrels.
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Rawlins
Wwyo
Henry Blickfeldt
Startzell
Blickfeldt
Steriee
Bickfeldt
Startaell
Bilckfeldt
Elks Dancing Club Plans Thursday Evening Event
The Bike Da Club has arranged a function next Thursday at the Elks home. Hanaeeshka’s IRA is engaged for a convert and dance program. Kennedy and Mrs Hart are set for musical numbers as guests dance the New Year in.
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Elk's
Hanaeeschka
Kennedy
Indian Land Suits in Oklahoma Cases
Washington reports Senator Owen of Oklahoma among defendants in government suits to clear titles to Indian lands. He urges Roosevelt to push speedy settlement by the Attorney General and take the cases to the Supreme Court if possible. Gov. Haskell and other Oklahoma leaders are named defendants in these two year long actions.
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Washington
Senator Owen
Oklahoma
Roosevelt
Bonaparte
United States Supreme Court
Gov
Haskell
Wrights Aeroplane Exhibition After Oil Box Discovery
Le Mans France December 26 Wilbur Wright, American aeroplaneist, found the oil box filled with gasoline just before flight. The discovery likely averted a serious accident. Wright then gave a notable exhibition in front of a large crowd. New York December 18 M Maloney of the Trinity Athletic Club Brooklyn set a new pounds record at the marathon distance finishing first in 116 runners in the race. Bye to Columbus circle New York City in 2 96 26. J A Crowley and J Tayler A A of New York second and third.
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le Mans
France
Wilbur Wright
Ist
Wright
New York
M. Maloney
Trinity Athletic Club
Brooklyn
Ates
Columbus Circle
New York City
J. A. Crowley
Te Gpoaskes
A. C
Waawoognd
J. Tayler A. A
Jury Disagrees in Hargis Murder Trial
The jury reported deadlock in the murder case of Hesch Hargis in which Judge Je Hargis was killed. Three jurors favored conviction while three stood for acquittal, with deliberations continuing.
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Hargis
Tevine
Ken Dee
Hesch
Je Hargis
Rener
Christmas Cheer for Cheyenne Children at Lodge Event
Fifteen hundred Cheyenne youngsters attended a Christmas tree event at the Cheyenne lodge hall hosted by the Elke lodge. Toys candy nuts and notes were distributed as Saint Nick assisted by Fred Hoffman. The Salvation Army provided a Christmas dinner at the city hotel with gifts for many children. At Ft Russell a Christmas tree program delighted every child with music recitations and a Santa visit organized by Chaplain Lloyd and Mrs Taylor.
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Big Tree
Post Hall
Ft. Russell
Salvation Army Charity
Cheyenne Lodge of Elke
St. Mary's
R.N. Matson
R. L. Harris
Fred Hoffman
Santa Claus
Biks
Salvation Army
Army
Heralds
Senta
Lloyd
Taylor
Campaign to curb mail order shopping launched in Cheyenne
Industrial club directors and Cheyenne businessmen plan a meeting at the Industrial club house tonight at 8 to discuss forming a campaign against mail order patronage. In Sheridan Wyoming Mayor John Taylor, once a struggling newspaper man, has died, drawing tributes from Representative Mondell and Senator Clark praising his public service and the city’s progress.
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Industrial Club
Cheyenne
Washington
Wyoming
John
Taylor
Sheridan
Mondell
Gillette
Wyo
Clark
Terrific gale damages Casper with $2000 loss
A heavy early December storm caused about 2000 in damage in Casper Wyoming with the Casper Lumber company plant damaged 1000 along with downed telegraph and telephone wires. Service was not resumed until near noon today. A train collision in Oakland California on December 26 left one person possibly fatally injured as a man riding in a tied car failed to avoid a passing trolley car and was struck.
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Casper
Wyo
Casper Lumber Company
Neom
Oakland
Cay
Will Appeal to ICC Over Pending Perpendicular Freight Increases
Western and eastern shippers unite to block proposed railway rate hikes filed by transcontinental lines with the Interstate Commerce Commission. Oregon and Pacific Coast interests join in plans to challenge the tariffs under Sherman antitrust grounds, with protests anticipated nationwide.
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Walter Scholes
Washington
Cheyenne Leader
Washington der
Western
Interstate Commerce Mission
Pacific Coast Territory
Minsouri River
Oregon State Railroad Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oregon Commission
Pacific Coast
Department For Justice
Interstate Commerce Comminsion
Interstate Canmerre Commission
Wall Street Broker Henry W Poor Faces 5 Million Failure
New York on December 26 Henry W Poor a noted Wall Street banker and broker and former publisher of Poor's Manual of Railroads failed his firm H W Poor & Co and assigned to Mark L Cox of Robert T Winthrop & Co. The liabilities are believed to reach at least 5 000 000 as Poor bears the loss alone with former partners withdrawn from the firm.
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New York
Henry W. Poor
Wall Street
Poor
Manuel
H. W. Poor and Co
Mark L. Cox
Robert T. Winthrop & Co
Astronomy student commits quadruple murder in Mainz
In Mainz today a young astronomy student killed his father Dr. Racke a former Reichstag member and his three sisters after a denied demand for money. The incident occurred on December 26.
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Mainz
Germany
Racke
Reichstag
Indian Troubles in Utah Cause Deaths
Four Indians were killed and one injured at the Aneth Reservation Utah according to the Indian Affairs Bureau reports from Superintendent Shelton of the Ship Hock agency in New Mexico. Physicians have left for the scene to determine the nature of the trouble.
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Utah
Washington
Aneth
Bureau of Indian Affairs
Shelton
Ship Hock Indian Agency
New Mexico
Bholton
Indian ‘Atuires Bureau
Burton Seeks Senate Seat With Confidence At Banquet
Toledo December 26 Congressman Theodore Burton of Cleveland arrived to address a wholesale merchants and manufacturers banquet and declared the senatorial outlook is good. He said his chances are good and he has the votes if he can keep them.
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Toledo
Theodore Burton
Cleveland
Roosevelt Will Not Act In Labor Gases
Washington reports an official White House statement declaring the president cannot pardon or express opinions on the Gomper Mitchell Morrison contempt cases while they are before the courts. Labor leaders argue the injunction infringes free speech and press rights, while Judge Parker defends constitutional limits and presses freedom of expression.
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Roosevelt
Washington
White Houses
Gomper
Mitchell and Morrison
American Federation of Labor
Alton B. Parker
Congress
Parker
Criti
Labor
Federation
Forty More Arrests Promised in Pittsburg Council Scandal
The Voters league led by Leo Well, its president, pledges about forty more arrests in the council bribery case. Officers say evidence exists against many individuals and will be used in upcoming arrests. A first council meeting since disclosures is set for Monday night. An attorney warned clients to suspend duties. reports say banks are under audit over a $176,000 city funds deal, but officials would not confirm.
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Pittsburo
Voters League
Leo Well
League
Auid
Coal Mine Fire at Hastings Injures Officials and Forces Evacuation
A gas explosion at the Hastings mine in Trinidad Colorado injured Superintendent Frank McDermott and two miners and ignited a blaze. The ensuing fear among workers, fueled by gas spread, has kept all miners from reentering to fight the fire since Wednesday.
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Trinidad
Colo
Hastings
Victor Fuel Company
Frank McDermott
Marathon Back on the Monitor Wyoming Race
Christmas celebration aboard the monitor Wyoming in San Francisco featured a marathon race with eleven sailors entering. Only two completed the 150 yard laps as I. White impressed in other afternoon contests aboard the ship awaiting christening as Cheyenne on New Year’s day.
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San Francisco
Wyoming
I. White
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Region on Dec 26 1968
Partly cloudy Sunday with Monday fair skies. Wyoming forecast reports maximum 49 and minimum 4 degrees with no precipitation. Local data covers two hours ending 6 p.m. December 26 1968. W S Palmer Section Director.
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Washington
Wyoming
W. S. Palmer
Former Cheyenne Postmaster Visits Fort Russell
Former Cheyenne postmaster H. W. Masal, living in Colorado Springs for ten years, is a guest of his daughter at Fort Russell.
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Cheyenne
HI W. M. Masal
Colorado Springa, Colo
Fort Russell
Unclear Incident Sparks stir over race remarks
A confused clipping reports mixed reaction among Black and White communities to a serious incident in a town, with garbled OCR text obscuring key names and details.
Fire gutted Manhatt an theater causes by suspected arson
A blaze swept through a Manhattan theater destroying the venue and causing extensive damage. Fire officials report a $34,008 insured loss and have no clue to the supposed incendiary culprit. Local authorities continue the investigation as witnesses are questioned.
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Denver
Golo
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Elks Dancing Club
Enfhatain
Kapert
Meliffer
Cheyenne Elk Loin
Burton
Federation of Labor
Pittsburg
Manliattan
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