War resolution to end Germany war set for floor vote
Republican leaders in the House won approval to bring to a vote the war ending resolution with Germany. A six hour Thursday and five hour Friday debate plan was approved, with opponents limited to a recommit motion. Democratic Flood criticized Congress power over war end and denounced Section 56.
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Washington
House
Frim
Germany
Rules Committee
Foreign Affairs Committee
Flood
Virginia
Congress
Four Die and Dozens Hurt In Powder Mill Blast
Four are dead and about one hundred injured in an explosion at the Aetna Explosives plant in Fayville near Cairo Illinois. The blast struck outbuildings while the main plant remained undamaged.
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Cairo
Aetna Explosives Company
Fayville
Here
Mass meeting urged to end railroad switchmen strike
S E Hebberling international president of the Switchmen's Union of North America arrived from Buffalo to urge Chicago district switchmen to return to work. Strike leaders report walkouts at Buffalo and Champaign with plans to form Yardmen branches in St. Louis East St. Louis Milwaukee and other centers. Riley notes more than 10000 men in the Chicago Yardmen Association and says unions nationwide form to push demands while outsiders cannot supply enough labor to break the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
S. E. Hebberling
Switchmen's Union of North America
Buffalo
Chicago
Champaign
Yardmen's Association
St. Louis
East St. Louis
Milwaukee
Chicago Yardmen's Association
Charles Riley
John Grunau
Riley
Brotherhoods
Embargo on Buffalo Freight Amid Switchmen Strike
No. 1 from Page reports members refused pay for lost time on Saturday. International president Martin F. Ryan said the strike was unauthorized and workers were laid off for the day due to adverse weather. An embargo on all freight entering or passing through Buffalo was announced by seven railroads. Passenger service will be maintained as possible.
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Martin F. Ryan
Organization
Buffalo
N. Y
Weather data report with temperatures and precipitation
The report lists weather readings for the day including temperatures 35 to 56 degrees, mean 46, and a 24 hour change 18 degrees warmer. It notes highest 60 at 4 30 pm, lowest 33 at 6 30 am, wind W at 30 mph, and total precipitation since January 1 about 2.16 inches with no rain or melted snow in the last 24 hours.
City News in Brief Cheyenne items cover weather and streets
The frontier committee discussed a bucking horses proposition by Charles B. Irwin. Court sessions were light with Raymond Bergman’s assault case continued. City street grading advances north of the railroad as a tractor gives way to horse labor. Cheyenne endures a rare April freeze on lakes. coal shortages shift demand to Kemmerer. Mud dries, streets improve, and gardens begin work. Frying streams run high and muddy. trout bite poorly due to floods. Shop activity paused as machinery fails. classwork shifts to shop and drawing. County board holds routine session. boundary petitions surface. The Pan is filed. festive decor trimming continues. Potatoes boycott persists with little effect. Motorists enjoy night rides. roads out of town are rough but some venture forth. Remodeling near Capital Coal area nears completion. The town clock and Western Union clocks align. Lariat Staff dance postponed to next Friday. Fort Russell smokers planned for April 16. Linoleum work on city county building succeeds. Exposed mining machinery ships pass through Cheyenne. Cadet outdoor drill resumes after noon. Police raid prisoners face Monday court with jury option. Marriage licenses rise at the courthouse. Robins signal spring. Legion meets with refreshments. Parcel post chicks bolster local chicken trade. An airplane prisoner transfer fails thirty miles west of Gasper. deputy Kyte accompanies prisoner by train. High school window-breaking incident leads to lectures and releases. Prohibition shifts youth spending away from beer bottles. Nuts and popcorn stay popular in grocer displays. Garden hose sales rise. irrigation less needed. Large fuses and knife switches retrofit street lights. O L Kipp undergoes eye removal operation at St John’s. A J Kennedy named water superintendent for District No.7.
Reckless Flying Novel Charge In Chauffeur Faces
In Los Angeles on April 7 Omar Locklear a former army aviator is charged with reckless aerial driving the first such warrant in the country The Aerial Club of Southern California appears as complainant and accuses Locklear of tumultuous and offensive conduct by looping the loop just above trees in a downtown public square risking public safety
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Los Angeles
Omar Locklear
Aerial Club of
Southern California
Locklear
Weather affected highways report from Cheyenne office
The Weather Bureau Office in Cheyenne reports east and north roads very muddy with cars seen in Chugwater and Sterling. South improves with distance, while west routes to Laramie remain passable. overall road conditions are not bad.
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Weather Bureau Office
Cheyenne
Chugwater
Sterling
Laramie
Partly cloudy Thursday with possible north region rain
The forecast notes partly cloudy conditions on Thursday with a chance of rain in the northern portion. Friday looks unsettled and cooler with no details on precipitation.
General Donzelman Hosts Army and Navy Union Event
General Hugo Donzelman hosted the Army and Navy Union at I O O F hall last evening for members and the Ladies Auxiliary. An elaborate supper was served at 9 and an informal dance followed. the general, commander of the local post, often extends hospitality to members and their guests.
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Hugo
Donzelman
Army and Navy Union
Union
Wood Seeks Hoover Answer on Democratic Nomination
In Boston on April 7 Chandler Wood chairman of the Democratic state committee asked Herbert Hoover if he would accept the Democratic nomination for president if offered. The note emphasized there would be no formal letter issued. Joseph N. Marchi and his residence at 2416 Evans are moving to California.
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Boston
Chandler
Wood
Democratic State Committee
Herbert Hoover
Fir
Joseph N. Marchl
Evans
California
Four Firms Secure Wyoming State Charter
Four corporations filed articles of incorporation in the Wyoming secretary of state office, with total par value capital stock of 2 750 000. They include Lusk Denver Oil Co of Lusk with 41 000 000 par value stock and five directors, Grade Investment Co of Casper with 250 000 par value stock, Block O Type Manufacturing Co of Gasper with 500 000 par value stock and five directors, and Minha Lusk Oil Co of Nebraska with 1 000 000 par value stock. agents and directors listed for each.
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Lusk-Denver Oil’ Co
Lusk
J. J. Merriff
L. W. Stickrod
W. L. McDonald
R. H. Ahrens
R. W.westover
Grade Investment Co
Casper
minha-Lusk Oil Co
Nebraska
Wyoming
Ool
Probate dispute over Mrs. Conroy estate continues
The case cites C and C from Paget and Massachusetts niece Katherine Welsh claiming collateral kinship but taking no action. Judge Mentzer declined to admit a later will ten years after the earlier reference, which named Clifford Sewall as heir. The page also includes unrelated want ads for auto top services.
Union Pacific to Double 100 Miles of Line
W H Wattis president of Utah Construction Co said he was invited to bid on a Union Pacific project to construct a 100 mile double track from Gateway Utah to Granger Wyoming through Weber canyon. The announcement was made in Ogden Utah on April 7.
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Union Pacific
Ogden
Utah
W. H. Wattis
The
Utah Construction Co
Union Pacific Railroad Company
Gateway
Granger
Wyo
Weber Canon
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited By Multiple Cheyenne Residents
A series of testimonial quotes from Cheyenne residents tout Doan's Kidney Pills. Ed Taft and M J Morris report relief from kidney trouble, while Mrs Hubbard and G Milversted praise lasting benefits. E W Hall recalls immediate relief and enduring faith in the remedy.
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E. W. Hall
Twenty-fifth St
Doan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Page
City News
Frontier Committee
Plains Hotel
Charles B. Irwin
Raymond Bergman
House Street
Rock Springs
Capital Coal, Ice and Storage Company
Paul Milzzzo
Shyben
Western Union
Lariat
McMillan
Fort Russell
City County
Cadet Corps
West Fifteenth Street
Maurice It
Melesilin
Jessie M. Martin
Granite Ganon
Court House
American Legion
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Gasper
Kyte
Dean R. Worcester
O. L. Kipp
Rawlins
St. John's Hospital
A. J. Kennedy
Garey
Costum Cereal Co
Battle Creek,Mich
General Donzelman
Hoover
Paget
Hobbs, Huckfeldt & Finkbinder
Gronenthal Bros
Brecht
Capitol Avenue
E. F. Taft
E. Nine
Teenth St
Dean
Capitol Pharmacy Co
Thirty-third Street
M. J. Morris
Thirty-third St
Ney
Slight
A. EF. Roedel
East Tenth Street
B. F. Hubbard
Tenth St
Josey
Maple-Leaf
Jas, Doan
O’neil Street
A. E. Roedel
Twenty-fifth Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Icy Chemists
Buffalo, N. Y
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