Rock Creek treasure dispute ends in Denver court ruling
Judge Perry ruled the Taylor ranch treasure valued at 5480 belongs to William Taylor, ending a long 1911 find dispute with Joseph Swab and Reuben Stockwell as finders. The case followed multiple appeals after earlier juries favored the finders and later courts set aside verdicts.
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Perry
Taylor Ranch
William Taylor
Joseph Swab
Jess W. White
Reuben Stockwell
Taylor
R. N. Matson
State Supreme Court
Stockwell
White
Taylor Place
Laramie
Grookwell
Thy
Matson
Teuton Conquest Of Rumania Advances Despite Slavs
Teutonic forces report capturing Buzeui and Urziceni northeast of Bucharest with 10 000 more prisoners. Russian offensives in the Carpathians and Moldavia are claimed by Berlin to be repelled with 20 000 losses. Entente attacks in Cerna Macedonia repulsed. Bulgarian positions captured. Snow halts infantry north of Monastir. artillery fights continue in the west.
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Buzeui
Urziceni
Bucharest
Carpathians
Moldavia
Berlin
Cerna
Macedonia
Monastir
Paris
DuFournet
Mediterranean
Gauchet
Cabinet Reconstructed by Briand Announces Tomorrow Journal Officiel
Paris December 12 Premier Briand said he completed the cabinet reconstruction and the hat will appear in tomorrow’s Journal Officiel. He is expected to address parliament tomorrow. London December 12 Premier Lloyd George improves after a sudden illness and will remain indoors for another day or two.
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Paris
Briand
Officiel
London
Liloyd George
May Recommend Laws On High Cost Of Living
Washington December 132 The government inquiry into the high cost of living concentrates on collecting information about existing laws to judge adequacy. Attorney General Gregory said he would decide soon whether to urge Congress to pass new legislation. Two resolutions were introduced in Congress for a sugar dividends investigation and to curb foodstuff export.
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Washington
Gregory
Congress
James Willoughby Old-Time Range Champion Dead
James Willoughby known as Kid a famed Wyoming cowboy died in Los Angeles California a telegram to Charles Hirsig said he wished to be buried on the old range in Cheyenne and old timers there plan a cowboy funeral Willoughby rode with the Buffalo Bill show in 1855 and later worked with motion picture companies including Universal City Film Company in Los Angeles He was regarded as the champion rider of early days and his honest character earned him many friends
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Kid
Wyoming
Los Angeles
Cal
Charles Hirwig
Old Range
Charles Hirsig
Cheyenne
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Moving Picture Companies
Universal City Pilm Company
Angeles
Weeas
Vange
Charlie Hirsig
Jim Kid
Hirelg
Hirsig
Lloyd George names war cabinet and liquor control plan
London reports David Lloyd George announces his war cabinet members including Farr Curzon Arthur Henderson Lord Milner and Andrew Bonar Law. He signals strict liquor controls with a nationwide spirits ban and new food controller duties to curb waste and manage the food supply. Meatless days are anticipated.
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London
David Lloyd- George
Farr Curzon
Arthur Henderson
Lord Milner
Andrew Bonar Law
England
Lloyd- George
Lord Northcliffe
Northcliffe
Arthur J. Balfour
Robert Cecil
Lioyd-George
Great Britain
Lloyd-George New
Lord Devonport
Britain Stirred by Peace Offer Amid Skepticism in London
London papers react to Chancellor Von Bethmann Hollweg's peace proposal with sarcasm and skepticism. The foreign office says terms must be received before comment. officials doubt any plan that fails to guarantee demobilisation of British and allied forces.
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London
Germany
von Bethmann Hollweg
Foreign Office
Associated Press
German Peace Offer Breaks Chains On Mediation Hopes
Washington reports that Germany’s proposal is seen as loosening U S restraint on mediation and may push Wilson toward careful consideration of terms. Officials note a possible league of nations outcome and discuss arms limits and stops to fighting before decisive moves.
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U. S
United States
Washington
Germany
League of Nations
Wilson
Five Weeks In Prison For Ruth Howard
Ruth Howard a 34 year old cabaret singer from New York faces five weeks in jail before a hearing. She is charged with robbing Captain Richard Verbugge of the Netherlands army of $1200 and with harboring Gertrude Churchill a 14 year old for immoral purposes. Police say the singer taught Gertrude to roll guests for their money. She remains in custody awaiting Captain Verbugge’s return.
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Pretty Singrer
New York
Ruth Howard
Kansas City
Richard Verbugge
Netherlands Army
Gertrude Churchill
Howard
Gertrude
Verbugge
Fire Engulfs Chugwater Leaving Town in Ruins
Special to the State Leader reports a devastating fire in Chugwater around midnight. Strong north winds gutted the town, destroying the hotel valued at 25 000 dollars without insurance and the Crugwater Drug store, as residents formed bucket brigades. Panic spread among families and residents aided by volunteers.
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Chugwater
Chug
Olyin
John Olson
Crugwater Drug Store
Preaek Vows
Ue Efute
Moel
35 000 000 TX gold comes from Canada New York
Gold valued at 8 million dollars was received from Canada today for J. P. Morgan & Co. and was being transferred to the Philadelphia King.
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New York
Canada
J. P. Morgan & Co
Philadelphia
Germany and Central Powers offer peace negotiations
Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg announced that Germany and its central allies open peace talks today in a Reichstag speech. The note to the Vatican asks neutral nations to convey the offer, while stressing willingness to continue fighting if the Entente rejects terms.
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England
France
Berlin
Germany
von Bethmann-Hollwee
Reichstag
Vatican
Europe
America sends aid to refugees with Caesar voyage
The Red Cross reports U S relief contributions near 50 million dollars for Armenia and Syria. The collier Caesar sails from New York around December 14 carrying 200,000 tons of food and clothing plus hospital supplies. Cargo includes condensed milk, beans, sugar, wheat, rice, cottonseed oil, and medical goods. The ship will call at Gibraltar and Port Said before Beirut, delivering aid from American committees and the Syrian relief effort.
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N. Collier
Caesar
Armenia
Syria
Red Croes
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Red Crow
United States
Red Cross
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Constantinople
Alesandria
Ferot
Croteae
Moines
Beirut
Redrane Ttnelf
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