GOP Bosses Rally For Convention Changes In 1912 Style
The Republican National Committee after five hours of debate declared it has power to reform conventions and rules. It backed a new basis of representation including delegates elected at large and southern representation changes to be studied by a subcommittee. In Chicago, Progressive leaders met to plan future election tickets and rejected any merger with the old parties.
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Republican National Committee
Colorado
Wyoming
Texas
Montana
South Dakota
Ite
Chicago
Progressive Party
Illinois
United States Senate
Raymond Robins
State Central Committee
Albert J. Beveridge
Indiana
Beveridge
Robins
Elks Free Candy Treat for Cheyenne Kids on Christmas Day
On Christmas day at 8 o clock in the morning the Cheyenne Elks plan to give free candy to children ages 6 to 12. A committee will distribute regular candy at the Elks Home and at various city locations. All children regardless of race or nationality may receive the candy, supervised by Dr. Wiley and food inspectors to ensure safety.
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Cheyenne
Elks
Minoon
Wo. Kt. Lee
A. D. Kelley
Bruce
Jon
George J. Klett
Harold Kerrlewn
Mir
Wiley
Blythe
San Francisco Mayor Explores Northampton Municipal Theatre
San Francisco Mayor James Rolph Jr visited Northampton to study how the city runs its municipal theatre. He met with Mayor Folker and Harrison, discussed the stock company, and observed C. B. Pierce, a trustee of the Academy of Music, in the theatre building. The San Francisco move to establish a similar theatre is under discussion.
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Northampton
Mass
James Rolph Jr
San Francisco
Northampton Municipal Theatre
Folker
Harrison
C. B. Pierce
Icademy of Music
Rolph
Kansas City Women End Eggboycott Over Price Drop
Kansas City women lift a ten day egg boycott led by the Housewives' league after prices fell from 40 to 34 and 30 cents a dozen. The action began at a mass meeting of women's organizations in Kansas City Missouri.
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Kansas City
Boycot
Housewives’ League
Cheyenne pupils asked to share Christmas joy
The Associated Charities of Cheyenne urge teachers and students to collect ten cents per child to aid needy families during Christmas. Superintendent Ira B. Fee oversees the effort, with principals passing funds to the charity committee amid reports of severe winter privation.
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Ira B. Fee
Associated Charities of
Cheyenne
Associated Charities
Ira B. Foe
Theom
Spaniards lose vast holdings by order of Villa
In Juarez Mexico on December 16 General Villa ordered the confiscation of the properties of Lula Terrazas Sr Enri que Creel and Juan Creel including banks mines and vast land holdings valued at many millions. This action places Terrazas among the world’s largest landholders as his Chi huahua holdings cover about two thirds of the state. The decree also affects thousands of cattle homes and personal effects.
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Jauilez
Mex
Lula Terrazas Sr
Enrique Creel
Juan Creel
General Villa
Terrazas
Chihuahua
Washington
Leteler
Hermosillo
Carranga
United States
Chihuahua City
State Department
Crazy, say relatives of Schmidt
The father, sister and a boyhood friend testified Schmidt had been crazy for years in his murder trial. Schmidt shouted its me in court as defense outlines insanity, while relatives describe a family history of mental illness and suicides.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Father Markert
Techny, II
Schmide
Germany
Police Verify Mona Lisa Theft Story in Louvre Case
Paris authorities confirm Vincenzo Perugia's account of stealing the Mona Lisa. Art expert Seymour de Rice described post theft experiments showing a framed replica could be moved by a single officer. the frame was found after a short distance. The evidence suggests Pezuela helped rehang the painting shortly before the theft, with details on dimensions and weight noted.
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Paris
Louvre
Vincenzo Perugia
Seymour de Rice
Pezuela
Hick
Explosion Rips Vulcan Mine in Newcastle Killing 88
An explosion at the Vulcan mine owned by Rocky Mountain Fuel in Newcastle Colorado today killed 88 miners and left only two escapees. Rescue efforts began as bodies were brought out. the mine had been newly opened and inspected only days earlier amid dust and fire fears. Father J. P. Carrigan assisted rescuers and officials carefully conducted examinations to avoid further losses.
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Newcastle
Colo
Voolcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
J. P. Carrigan
Glenwood Springs
Charles Moerdink
Joe LaBlanch
Vulcan
Meerdink
Wyoming to See Fair Weather This Week
Weather forecast from Washington indicates Wyoming will experience generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with mild temperatures and little precipitation. Residents are advised to expect dry, settled skies and light winds.
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Washington
Wyoming
Recall 10 Be Tri an On Recall 10 Be Tri an On AmmonS
Introduction of 13 resolutions and convention organization ended the first day of a Denver meeting of 500 delegates from allied trades unions. A key resolution called for recalling Governor Ammons over troop withdrawals, with a possible state wide strike to be decided by executive action and later referendum.
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Denver
Allied Trades Unions
Cosmin
Colorado
Ammons
Building Trades Club Hall
State Federation of Labor
Building Trades Club
Sab
Uiblons
Wood
Leader Bargain Days Offer for Cheyenne State Leader
Mail in a coupon with 3.00 to subscribe the Cheyenne State Leader for a full year at half price. Offer valid from the 10th to the 2th of the month, extending current or future subscriptions by a full year. Reaches Wyoming the same day as printing with strong news and editorials.
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Daily
Cheyenne State Leader
Wyoming
Ile Hows
Leader
Trom Dam
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