Wyoming Legislature Poised for Prohibition and Apportionment Clash
As the Wyoming legislature convenes on January 9 three issues loom large. a prohibition amendment, a revised apportionment plan, and State Engineer James B True's land colonization scheme. City forces claim strength to push the amendment to a voter referendum while a rival liquor faction vows to block any vote, signaling a bitter session ahead with continued coverage on page six.
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James B. True
Wyoming
H. C. L. Probe May Reach Wyoming
The government cost of living inquiry could extend to Wyoming as United States Attorney C. L. Hig hom notes a DOJ appointment of a special deputy attorney general to lead a nationwide foodstuffs probe. Mr. Rigdon has not set an independent Wyoming plan but will cooperate with the DOJ.
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Wyoming
United States
C. L. Highom
Department of Justice
Rigdon
Congressmen Attack Living Cost With Eleven Bills
Eleven bills to check rising food prices were introduced in the House as Congress opened. Leaders called for a special committee to study the food question, with embargo proposals, cold storage regulation, and parcel post cuts among the measures. Senators pledge action toward a food embargo and price controls amid national concern over living costs.
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Congress
Washington
Wilson
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Fitzgerald
Farr
Pennsylvania
London
New York
Martine
New Jersey
Fitegerald
Embargo Plans Proposed for Farm Produce Exports
Lawmakers debate a multi part measure including a one year export embargo on farm products and manufactured foods, presidential suspension powers during price spikes, cold storage controls with date labeling, and parcel post expansion for farm goods with penalties for violations. Exemptions cover missionaries abroad and war famine victims. Rep London backs a food dictatorship concept with caveats.
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London
New York
America
Trial of Misa Colby Over Killing Of A C Thomas Concludes
In Thompson Falls Montana the trial of reporter Misa Edith Colby for the killing of politician Atwoot C Thomas concludes testimony. The defense argues insanity as jurors prepare to decide tomorrow. Dr E S Kimball counters the madness claim amid public debate fueled by Colby onetime confession of editor B J Manire instructing her.
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Thompson Falls
Mont
Misa Edith Colby
Atwoot C. Thomas
Wyoming
Miss Colby
Kimball
Spokane
Thomas
Miss Cobby
B. J. Manire
Wyoming Masons Open Semi Annual Session With 800 in Attendance
The Wyoming Consistory No. 3 opened its semi annual session with over 800 present at the Masonic temple. Forty seven candidates began work yesterday with degrees from the 14th to 20th to be conferred as sessions continue through Thursday. Notable visitors include C B Secord and several regional Masons from Colorado Utah Nebraska and Oregon.
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Wyoming
Masonics
Taliaferro
Hook Springs
Temple
Arthur H. Doane
Tustin
Kingdon
Harry
Wolfman
Journey to 32nd Degree: Class of 47 Candidates Listed
The article lists forty seven candidates from outside the city for the 32nd degree, including W. H. Dickinson of Lander and many others from Glenrock Douglas Laramie Rock Springs Wheatland and other towns. The group attended yesterday at the Rocky Mountain Lodge of Perfection where most took the degrees and were entertained.
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W. H. Dickinson
Lander
Blue Lodge
Wyoting
Per Olwen
Glenrock
Fred Brags
No Wood
C. el
McWhinnle
Douglas
William Booker
M. FP
Keadler
Laramie
George Young
Rock Springs
Alex H. McPougall
Torrington
Terrill G. Scott
Sheridan
John Heller
Glenreck
W. H. Ralston
Ava
Charlea C. Buechner
Wheatland
Charles N. Corbin
Chugwater
William Matthewson
John McGill
Laragde
Lem
A D. Chamberlain
David Schoenbog
Lysite
G. Burgelt
Fort Washakle
Rocky Mountain Lodge of Perfection
Pioneer Falls Unconscious At Funeral In Guernsey
Special to the State Leader from Guernsey Wyoming December 4 Charles Fredericks a pioneer cattleman lies in critical condition at his home after collapsing at the funeral of Herman Webber who was found dead at his ranch Sunday morning Webber a longtime Guernsey mayor and Republican candidate for the Wyoming house of representatives in the Laramie Platte Goshen district died of a broken heart after learning he had not won reelection His friend Charles Fredericks suffered a grave blow from the tragedy followed by Webber’s sudden death and the town faced deep gloom
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Guernsey
Wyo
Herman’ Webber
Charles Fredericks
Herman Webber
Frederick
Webber
House of Representatives
Laramie-Platte-Goshen
Charles PrMericks
Trevino denies bandits killed foreigners in Chihuahua
Gen Jacinto Trevino, Carvajal commander, rejected reports that foreigners were killed when Villa occupied Chihuahua City. He said only a few Chinese were killed during the period, asserting Washington received denials from government agents.
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Chihuahua
Villa
Carranza
EL Paso
Tex
Washington
Chihuahua City
Jacinto Trevino
Carvanza
Carlos Ketelaen
Ger
Germans Hold All Railroad Line To Capital As Mackensen Advances
British Carine shake up and German gains dominate the front. Mackensen defeats Romanians south of Bucharest, taking 8000 prisoners and thirty five cannon. Russian arrival at Bucharest halts encirclement plans and shifts pressure on the capital.
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Mackensen
Covistea
Berlin
Argeciu
Bucharest
von Mackensen
Ian
Bukovina
Transylvania
Bofia
Yprea Re
Petrograd
Carpathians
Aten
Von Hissing Defends Deportation Policy in Belgium
London dispatch notes General Von Hissing, Belgium's military governor, defending deportations as justified. He claims Belgium workers in Germany aid social and economic good, rejects promises of non removal, and condemns Britain's blockade as calamity. Protests cited from Cardinal Mercier and new world notice decrying “slave raids” and Nazi-like manhunts.
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London
von Hissing
Belgium
Cardinal Mercier
Germany
von Disaing
England
Business Good Throughout Nation
Continued favorable business conditions nationwide with highly active markets and soaring prices noted in the federal reserve card. A serious car shortage blocks further increases in commercial and industrial activity, while the Kansas City District overseeing the mountain region reports encouraging conditions.
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Washington
Dec
Federal Reserve Card
Kansas City
Congress Opens Joint Session to Hear Wilson in Washington
Congress reconvenes for a three month session facing crowded calendars, high living costs, and railroad reform as President Wilson plans a state of the union address. Senate and House leaders aim to push major legislation amid bereavements and new budget pressures.
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Wilson
Washington
Clarke
Arkaneus
Rivera
Porto Rica
Busan Fh
Anthony
Senate
House of Representatives
Fom Mootama
Misa Jeanette Rankin
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Alexander H. McDougall
J. W. Howard
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