Oil and mineral valuations debated by state board
State board of equalization heard arguments on coal oil and iron ore valuations. Attorney Burdick disputed refinery data while McGill pressed higher crude oil value citing Midwest Oil and Refining profits. Discussion included oil yields, product prices, and possible price collusion. (Continued on page 3)
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Probllm
State Board of Equalization
Mesers
Baird, Houx
Forsyth
Trumbull
John McGill
W. ©. Burdick
Gebo Coal Company
Star Chamber
McGill
Midwest Ofl and Refining Company
Midwest Oil Company
Franco Oil Company
Midwest Refining Company
Oklahoma Walls
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Canada
Louisiana
California
Salt Creek
Magazine not fit for mails woman runs it
New York April 4 Uncle Sam will not mail the Woman Rebel magazine issued by Mrs Margaret H Sanger The government says portions violate the criminal code and officials plan express distribution The Rebel advocates strong stance on sex marriage and motherhood with Roma Goldman contributing Love and Marriage article
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New York
Uncle Sam
Margaret H. Sanger
Sanger
Express
Lang
Roma Goldman
Convicts Shot in Attempted Folsom Prison Break
In Sacramento on April 4 three convicts were killed and two wounded during a breakout attempt at Folsom prison. Thirteen prisoners planned the escape. none exited the ward as guards fired at the first alarm and the mob dispersed amid heavy gunfire.
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Sacramento
Folsom Prison
Wyoming Weather Forecast for Early Week Poor Conditions
Washington dispatch reports Wyoming local forecast with rain and snow risk. Expect Sunday showers, colder Monday, unsettled conditions, and possible snow in northern portions.
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Washington
Wyoming
North
Villa's rapid‑fire gun car chases Torreón assault
Pictures from Torreón show Villa’s flat car artillery mounted on a train of 22 flat cars moving toward the besieged city. Rebel troops fire from stone and sand breastworks while Captain Gathres directs sudden rail strikes, signaling retreat as heavy fire erupts.
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Villa
National Railway
Torreon
Mexico
Gomez Palacio
Bete
Ture
Gathres
Owa church wrecked as gas leak explodes killing man
In Qoarlisld Iowa, 66 year old Qvairlis Vanscoyk died and the Methodist Episcopal church was partially wrecked when an acetylene lighting plant exploded at 8 30 last night The blast sent flames and wreckage from the rear cave The coroner investigates and worshippers escaped unharmed except for shock and injury risk as Vanscoyk’s body lay mangled 30 feet from the church The lantern and watch were found far away suggesting a trap door cave explosion ignited the gas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qoarlisld
Iowa
Drew J. Vanscoyk
Methodist Episcopal Church
Vanscoyk
Tifa
Chinese Boy Murders Mistress and Burns Body
Vancouver April 4 A Chinese servant Jack Kong confessed and the coroner's jury ruled Mrs Chas J Millard locally murdered beaten at her breakfast table Kong then cut up the body and burned remains in the heating furnace The city trembled at the crime and its trivial cause
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Vancouver
Mis
Chas
J. Millard
Jack Kong
Kong
Bennie Allen Retains Pocket Billiards World Title
Bennie Allen of Kansas City defends his pocket billiards world title by defeating Ralph of New Jersey to win the championship last night in Kansas City.
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Bennie Allen
Kansas City
One Ralph
New Jersey
Secrecy May Be Abolished in the Senate
Open war erupted in the Senate over its executive session secrecy rule. Senator Kenyon introduced a resolution for open sessions on all matters except treaties, unless unanimously directed otherwise. The rule change was referred to the Rules Committee.
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Washington
United States Senate
Winthrop M. Daniels
Interstate Commerce Commission
Kenyon
Land
Senate
Committees of Rules
Ohio Company 15 Owner Buys L. A. K. Ranch in Ohio Deal
The L. A. K. ranch, one of the state’s largest, was sold this week to the Ohio company, a W. corporation, for 290000. Officers present were A. W. McDonald president, R. M. Castner secretary, M. H. Swan, and R. W. Rhinehart. Rhinehart becomes superintendent. Deal arranged through Ohio Valley Realestate Co. of Beaver, Ohio.
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Newcastle
Ohio Company
W. Corporation
A. W. McDonald
R. M. Castner
M. H. Swan
R. W. Rhinehart
Ohio Valley Reallstate Company
Beaver
Senators Bath Privilege Retained in Appropriation Bill
Washington April 4 Members of the house continued to enjoy free baths at the Capitol with no fear of losing the privilege. The house voted to keep baths and bathing attendants for senators and representatives in the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill. Debate sparked laughter when Rep Biya of Washington questioned why 2200 was spent washing 495 representatives and 4000 for bathing 96 senators.
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Washington
House
Capitol
Biya
Johnson
Court denies bid to purge 128 strikers from Aguilar rolls
In Trinidad on April 4 Judge Mc Hendrie denied the petition for an injunction to remove 128 strikers from Aguilar registration. Petitioners claimed the workers were illegally registered outside the city limits.
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Trinidad
McHendrie
District Court
Aguilar
Albania's New Ruler to Lead Troops Against Greeks
Durazzo April 4 Prince William the new ruler of Albania announced he will take the field to command Albanian forces against Greek insurgents who have seized the town of Koritsa.
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Durazzo
Albania
William
Koritsa
Half Million Protests Home Rule Coercion in London
In London on April 4 a massive Unionist rally drew about 400,000 in Hyde Park to denounce Ulster coercion for the Home Rule bill. Speakers included Arthur Balfour and Jim Larkin. Trafalgar Square hosted hundreds of trade unionists, while suffragettes attempted a counter demonstration.
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London
Lister
Balfour
Edward Carnon
Charles Beresford
Wister
Drummond
Trafalgar Square
Jim Larkin
Dublin
Cheyenne Aids Fight On Freight Rates
Cheyenne legislators join a conference of Trans Missourian commercial bodies at 10 AM to seek a permanent settlement of freight-rate disputes. President Thomas Heaney Sr. of the Industrial club heads Cheyenne’s delegation. committee members include T. A. Coserill and U Wallace. The Interstate Commerce Commission recent rate cuts for Colorado goods prompt broader talks with governors of 12 states slated for April 7 in Denver.
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Heaver
Trans-Missouri
Eotion
Thomas Heaney, Sr
Industrial Club
Cheyente
T. A. Coserill
Hamilton National Bank of
Denver
First National Bank of Cheyenne
U. Wallace
Northern Colorado Mower Company
Johnston
Johnston Grocery Company
C. W. Riner
Wyoming Pool and Peed Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Colorado
Denver Chamber of Commerce
Commerce Commission
East Lake City
Hia
Rebels strike at Torreon as casualties mount in Mexico
Reports from Torreon describe mass casualties with Varian forces claiming 2000 or more dead in the city. General Velasco’s routed troops retreat by rail and on foot toward San Pedro and Parras while Villa’s forces pursue. A telegraphic conference between Villa and Carranza discussed sending more troops and supplies to the fugitives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihuahua
Villa
Torreon
Velasco
Drag River for Body of Millionaire in WilkesBarre
The public searches the Susquehanna River for Russell Uh president of Penn Tobacco Company and one of the country’s largest independent firms. He and his counsel dictated his will after an earlier operation. officials say his health had been poor.
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Wilkesbarre
Russell Uh
Penn Tobacco Company
City Hospital
Contractor to Rush Work on State Industrial School
H W Axtell of Lyon and Axtle contractors of Pueblo and Boulder met at the capitol with the state board of charities to discuss the Worland boys industrial school project. He returns to Boulder and will supervise construction starting April 11 with excavation done and concrete work to follow, aiming to turn over the building to the state by October.
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H. W. Axtell
Lyon & Axtle Company
Pueblo
Boulder
Capitol
State Board of Charities and Reform
State Industrial School For Boys
Worland
Agtell
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Owa
Ohio Company 15
BIG Ranch
GEES
Carson
Cheyenne
Drag River
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