Willis George Emerson Dies in Los Angeles Prominent Wyoming Promoter
Willis George Emerson formerly of Encampment Wyoming, famed as a major Rocky Mountain promoter, died in Los Angeles at his son’s home. He was known in Cheyenne for a bid to move the state capital to Muskrat Creek with 65,000 acres, offering to donate state buildings and install power and light systems. His greatest financial venture was the North American Copper Company at Encampment, capitalized at 20 million dollars, including the Ferris Haggerty mine and a long aerial tramway restored by affiliated firms.
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Willis George Emerson
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Rocky Mountain
Wilbur G. Emerson
Emerson
Wyoming
Cheyenne
Muskrat Creek
Capstain Lester
D. Adolph Meckslenburg
Jurich Kraske
Philip Bonn
Germany
America
Broadway
George Sylvester Viereck
the Waterland
Matthew B. Claussen
Wiilem Bayard Hale
President Wilson welcomed by France in Brest Paris
President Wilson lands in Brest amid vast crowds and French honors before traveling to Paris. Mrs Wilson carries a bouquet as American and French guards greet them. officials and troops line the route. Paris later offers city honors including citizenship and medals.
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Paris
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Juley J. Jusserand
United States
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George Leydues
Return of Home Waters Fleet to Be Big Affair
The first U S battleships returning from Europe will be saluted in New York in late December. Secretary Daniels plans a public review on the Mayflower with Admiral Mayo and the Pennsylvania flagship escorting President Wilson. The fleet includes nine dreadnoughts, 20 destroyers, yachts, planters, submarines, and other craft. Exact date uncertain due to draft issues, but the event aims to showcase ships that aided in defeating Germany.
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Washington, D. C
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Europe
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Gay
Mayo
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Wison
Outline of secret emergency group for Young People's Socialist League
The Chicago trial of five socialist leaders reveals a mimeo letter outlining a private emergency structure to keep the Young People’s Socialist League active if suppressed. The plan calls for multiple copies, substitutes for each office, and clandestine operation under new names if needed.
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Chicago
Young People's Socialist League
Young People's 80
W. 8
Kruse
Victor Berger
League
Iiegel
Loweue
Thut
Young People
Schilter
Se Sian Sa
Tllinois
Auto and Street Car Smash at Capitol and Sixteenth
Friday afternoon around 3 o'clock J W Hammond driving a Buick collided with a passing street car at Sixteenth and Capitol. The front of the car was demolished with wheels torn off and further damage, while the street car suffered no damage. No injuries were reported and Hammond previously had bad luck with a car fire last spring.
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Capitol Avenue
J. W. Hammond
Hammond Packing Company
Hammond
Weekend Weather Outlook For The North
The Whathet forecasts generally fair conditions on Saturday and Sunday with rain or snow possible in the north. Cooley is expected to see similar chances on Saturday.
Holland Granted 10,000 Tons of Coal by U S War Board
Washington December 13 The war trade board agreed to allow Holland 100,000 tons of coal on the condition it is transported by Dutch ships. The Netherlands government today notified its acceptance of this basis.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
War Trade Board
Holland
Netherlands
When Hostilities Ceased U S Gas Mask Advance
Washington, 13. General Sibert said the army was ready to unleash ten tons of mustard gas per German ton if needed after armistice. He noted U S explosives capacity exceeded Britain and France and a new American mask was perfected and mass produced with 400000 units ready as the war ended.
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Associated Press
Washington
Sibert
Germany
Great Britain
France
Flu Cases Fall As Epidemic Fades
Doctor Conway notes laundries and child safety rules may curb influenza spread. Nine new cases reported yesterday including a woman on the south side. Mrs Lewis Bader of 200 Pioneer Avenue ill with Spanish influenza. Reports say Spanish influenza has reached Wind River Indian Reservation, posing serious risks to a population already susceptible to tuberculosis.
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Heda
Lewis Bader
Pioneer Avenue
Wind River Reservation
Regan Branded Habitual Criminal In Court
James Regan the Sing Sing convict testified at the trial in which Mrs Helen Hamel murder case saw Misa Eisenbeth Baska acquitted. Regan was indicted for perjury after three prior felonies. If found guilty he faces a maximum life imprisonment.
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New York
James
Regan
Sing Sng
Misa Eisenbeth Baska
Helen Hamel
Bittombérg
Maximoum
Rockefeller Foundation to Resume Disease Eradication Efforts
Chicago Dec 13 George E F Vincent president of the Rockefeller Foundation announces the organization with a 100 million endowment will resume its work to rid the world of disease after four years devoted to war relief, having spent 70 million on relief. The peace program envisages millions yearly to attack human ills globally.
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Chicago
George EF. Vincent
Rockefeller Foundation
Soldiers May Keep Uniforms After Discharge
Secretary Baker told the house military committee that all discharged soldiers may permanently retain the over coats and clothes they wear at muster out. The War Department previously planned to have clothing returned to the government within three months after discharge.
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Washington, Dpd. C
Baker
Dent
House ‘Itary Committee
War Department
Mrs Lilly Busch Property Returned by US Custodian
Attorney General Gregory ordered restoration of Mrs Lilly Busely widow of Adolphus Busch to her property seized under the alien property custodian act after finding she had proven American citizenship. The action covers assets formerly controlled by the estate of the St Louis brewer.
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Associated Press
Washington
Lilly Busely
Adolphus Busch
Millonaire Brewer
St. Louis
Gregory
Buseli
Department of Justice
Salary Increase Passes House for Federal Judges
The House approved a bill tonight by 14 to 79 voting to raise salaries for 131 federal district and circuit judges by 1,500 dollars annually. District and court clerks will see 7,500 dollars, while circuit judges gain 8,500 dollars per year, with action moving to the Senate.
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Washington
PD. C
House Tonight
United States District
Circuit Courts
Courts of Clans
Secaron
Glasgow workers demand Mooney a new trial
The Glasgow trades council and 100,000 Scottish trade unionists adopted resolutions calling for a new trial for Thomas J. Mooney or his immediate release, according to a statement issued by the New York counsel of the Sanitive labour organization.
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Doe
Gleasgow Trades Council
Thomas J. Mooney
New York
San Tive Labour Organization
German Propaganda Network Operated Before U S Entry
Senate witnesses traced a German propaganda system in the United States before World War I entry. An informant said Berlin readied about 134 agents for US work on July 4, 1914, with 34 arriving after hostilities began and groups assigned to commercial political and foreign relations tasks.
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Washington
Dp. C
United States
Senate Committee
Teutonic
Lester
Berlin
Panama to Secure Fiscal Agent Under New Program
Panama plans a fiscal agent to control all expenditures under the president. The agent would be appointed by the U S government and would oversee tax collection with the president, with expected U S loan support for construction projects. The measure seeks Washington approval.
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Panama
Republic
United States
Washington
Evacuation Report From Odessa Amid Allied Movements
An official statement reports that a major Russian sector near the Black Sea has been evacuated by German forces. It notes disarmament progress, with Field Marshal Markenic’s army cited, while London reports an allied warship entering Odessa and monitoring German and Russian positions.
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Associated Press
London
Gee
Odesae
Germana
Man Who Killed Wyoming Girl To Face Trial
Coroner's jury returns verdict of homicide in the Wyoming shooting death of Sylvia Kelley, a former Fremont student. Clifford J Andry, a Denver detective, killed Kelley during a chase when officers fired at a car mistaken for the stolen vehicle near the Wyoming border.
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Fage
Associawed Press
Scotts Wls
Dee
Clifford Jandry
Denver
Ssenty
Sylvia Kelley
Collegs
Fremont
Neb
Miss Kelley
James Stormin
Goshen County
Ebe
James Noland
Yorrington
Tad Feos
Mic Kelley
Hank
Monteah
Navy conducts influenza spread study on volunteers
Experiments by the navy department at the public hearthewa report negative results after observing about one hundred volunteers. They tested nasal and throat inoculations and serums but found no cases of influenza so far. Participants show increased appetite and better health, with the study to continue.
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Bostox
Navy Department
Das
Robbery Motive Remains Unclear in Mill Murder
Coroner reports $114.07 found on the deceased man and two Mexicans held as suspects. Police headquarters say no new evidence has emerged and inquiries continue.
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Fom
Arly
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