Local clubs host dinners as charity ball planned for January
A string of social events unfolds as Cheyenne clubs report gatherings at private homes and the hospital aid society moves the charity ball to Eagles Hall due to Keefe Hall renovations. Attendees include Mrs Bristo, J H Conway, Claude Draper and others. Separate notices preview club meetings and Christmas party plans with refreshments and guest invitations.
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Ways and Means Committee
Hospital Aid Society
Keefe
Eagles’ Hall
Cheyenne
Turner Hadd
Mesdames Charlee Bristo
J. H. Conway
Claude Draper
A. W. Barber
O. K. Snyder
Mark Chapman
Miss Gill
Mre. Mentzer
Dugald Whittaker
V. K. Hart
Woman's Club
L Wes
L. C. Mills
Stanton
J. L. Baird
Meadames
Gill
Hart
Hillis
Daber
In Church Districts The Baptist O A to Entertain
In church district notices the Baptist organization will entertain at a business and social meeting opening at the home of Rev. serving as host. The brief message outlines a community gathering with religious and social tones.
Sands Says How did the Bird know that
An odd quotation frames a local ad urging trust in remedies as the reliable choice. The copy promotes Christmas goods and new selections, touting quality and service. It contrasts low prices with poor quality and invites customers to visit the shop.
Stimson Praises Philippine Progress and Path to Independence
Secretary Stimson denounces calls for immediate independence while outlining vast gains under American rule in the Philippines. He cites sanitation education new industries land openings harbor and rail projects and warns that half of Manila’s children die before birth and a million lack schools. He argues continued policy is needed and Panama Canal tolls should remain in place with no broad toll remissions.
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Philippines
Stimson
Manila
Panama Canal
United States
New York bankers surround Untermeyer at hearing
A group of New York bankers pressed Samuel Untermeyer during the House banking and currency committee money trust hearing in Washington. They demanded an immediate excusal or witness stand, saying his views belong in New York. Untermeyer kept them waiting their turn as the session adjourned.
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Washington
New York
Samuel Untermeyer
Banking and Currency Committee of the
House
Money Trust
Untermeyer
Tobias Wolfson
United Metals Selling Company
Tariff Hearings Set by Ways and Means in January
The House Ways and Means Committee announced a timetable for tariff revision hearings with sessions on January 6 for chemicals and paints through January 29 for sundries. Democratic Leader Underwood pushed for a speedy end of hearings and a draft bill before March 4. Members from both parties supported hearings but no revision form agreed.
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Washington
Ways and Means
Congress
Underwood
House
Ways and Means Committee
Itera and
Meand
House Rules Panel Ends Hearings on Traffic Pact Probe
Inge hearings wrapped up as the House Rules Committee considers the Shaughnessy resolution to probe a traffic agreement between the New York New Haven Hartford and Grand Trunk railroads. The measure alleges a factor in the suspension of work on the Southern New England line. Vice President Buck of the New Haven pledged aid to the inquiry and said the suspension involved no connection to his road.
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Washington
House Rules Committee
Shaughenessey
New York, New Haven & Hartford
Grand Trunk
Wileh
Southern New England
Buck
New Haven
New England
Taft Nominates Bennett for Rapid City Public Lands Receiver
President Taft recommended to the Senate the appointment of George P. Bennett as receiver of the public lands office in Rapid City South Dakota. The nomination was announced from Washington on December 11.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
George P. Bennett
Public Lands Office
Rapid City
Supreme Court Returns El Paso Humial Zone Case to Texas Court
The Supreme Court sent back to the federal court in Texas the case over whether the Humial Zone in El Paso lies in the United States or Mexico. The move followed a failure to print the record, with Texas court ruling the dispute is diplomatic not judicial in nature.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Federal Court of Texas
el Pasoes
United States
Mexico
Texas
Judges Bias Argument Narrowed in Archbald Case Testimony
Attorneys for Judge Archbald argued the charges stem from a biased or disordered mind during the testimony of William P. Boland of Scranton. Senator Bacon ruled such lines of questioning improper in cross examination. The case centers on Archbald allegedly taking a payment to aid attorney George M. Watson in settling Boland claims against the Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad.
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Washington
Archbald
William P. Boland
Scranton
Bacon
Archhbald
George M. Watson
Boland
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
Partnership of Politics and Crime in Large Cities
The article argues that Herman Rosenthal’s murder resulted from a systemic police crime partnership rather than isolated criminals. It cites enduring political machines in big cities like New York and references Bryce’s view that municipal government often proves the worst form of governance.
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Herman Rosenthal
Rosenthal
Greece
American Commonwealth
Jas, Bryce
New York
Police
Billiards Match Follows Frontier Club Challenge
The Frontier Club billiards match between Aturtevant and Riteble was postponed to tonight. Riteble, runner up in a recent tourney at the Frontier Club, challenges winner Sturtevant in a 25 point contest to be continued Friday night for a second 25 point game.
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Frontier Club
Aturtevant
Riteble
Sturtevant
Ritchie
Elk Numbers Surge in Yellowstone Park Wintering Herds
A Washington dispatch reports more than 40 000 elk wintering in Yellowstone National Park creating management concerns. Wyoming and the federal government plan large hay purchases to feed the elk. Buffalo numbers rise with 148 tame and 58 male 61 female 24 calves in the tame herd, despite summer disease losses and other deaths. The show herd of fifteen bulls is driven near Mammoth for tourist viewing before rejoining the main herd.
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Washington
Yellowstone National Park
National
Mammoth Hot Oatings
A Practical Step Toward Peace Arbitration Treaties Considered
The 1911 general arbitration treaties with Great Britain and France await ratification. They would supersede the 1908 pacts, set five year terms, and allow commissions of Inquiry. The President and Senate favor the 1911 agreements to improve US international arbitration relations and jurisprudence.
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United States
Great Britain
France
Senate
McCarthy Palzer Heavyweight Show Promoter Invites Ex-Champs
Los Angeles December 11. Promoter Tom McCary invites every living former heavyweight champion to attend the New Year bout McCarthy Palzer at his expense.
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Los Angeles
Cal
McCarthy-Palzer
Tom McCary
Graft Allegations Tie Police and Politics in Big City
A large city story alleges professional politicians tolerate organized graft in gambling rings. It claims gamblers pay police who accept money and funnel a portion to the political machine to secure party victory at the polls.
Sports Gossip and Proposals Shape 1913 Baseball and Olympics
A broad survey covers boxing legalization moves in Chicago, Cornell football letters, Skagway baseball under midnight sun, Joe Tinker’s future plans, Connie Mack’s Cuba tour, and vaudeville for Altrock and Schaefer. It also notes hunting deaths, Davis Cup hopes, Willie Ritchie’s real name, Grover Land with Toledo, English polo for the American Cup, Mordecai Brown as umpire, and Northwestern football coaching prospects.
Secretary of War outlines Panama and Hawaii fortification plan
Secretary Stimson told the House Foreign Affairs Committee he plans fortifications for Hawaii and the Panama Canal with a land protecting force of 4 000 to 10 000 men. He would enlarge insular garrisons while keeping about 16 000 soldiers in the United States. The article also contains unrelated text about a fashion quote and a comedic aside.
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Washington
Stimson
House Committee On Foreign
All Stars Sweep Barry's Brags in Fort Hue
All Stars defeated Barry's Brags two straight in a three game series at Rich Hew alleys last night. Weddell led Barry's Brags with 560 in three games, Sutton followed with 530. The All Stars issued a citywide challenge, with Shrimp at Kelley Mercantile handling arrangements.
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Shrimp
All Stars
Barry
Weddell
Sutton
Withers
Ft. Huesell
Kelley Mercantile Company
Richelieu Battery Bowls For Fort Russell Showdown
Richelieu-Battery bowls against Pat tery A 4th Field Artillery Sunday at Fort Russell. Both teams are evenly matched and eager to claim the local championship with a win potentially deciding the state crown. The Richelieux squad issues a statewide challenge if they defeat the Artillery team.
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Fort Russell
Richelieu
Pattery A
4Th Field Artillery
Richelieus
Artillery
Rubber from potatoes promised to cut costs
Scientists report a method to synthesize rubber from potatoes and similar inputs, potentially reducing cost by 24 cents per pound. The article frames the discovery as a sign of prophetic times, tying it to a Messianic kingdom and biblical parallels.
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Tropics
Tenderloin Women Appeal for Protection From Police
New York December 11 Mary Goode a resort keeper told the Aldermania committee that since the Becker expose police officers have become wild in their demand for money and that Tenderloin women have appealed to Mrs O Mc Belmont for protection.
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New York
Mary Goode
Aledermania Committee
Inc
Becker
Mc Belmont
Special Meeting Notice for Carpenters Officer Nomination
A special meeting for carpenters is announced with an agenda including nomination and election of officer N. G. Paterbon. The notice specifies time and location as 1a and references 191% participation or quorum.
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Carpenters
N. G. Paterbon
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