GOP Leaders Rule After Five Hours of Convention Shakeup
After five hours of debate the Republican national committee affirmed its power to reconfigure national convention rules and representation. It backed a primary based system with delegates elected at large while leaving specifics to a subcommittee including southern delegates. Progressives in Illinois pressed plans for future elections and a possible Senate candidate.
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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 Children
Elks plan a Christmas Day candy distribution starting at 8 o'clock in the morning. Volunteers including Lee Kelley Bruce Jon Klett and Kerrie will hand out candy from the Elks Home to children aged 6 to 12, with inspection and safety checks by Dr. Wiley and others to ensure fair access for all city youngsters.
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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 manager Harrison to learn about the stock company, its formation, and the theatre’s success. C B Pierce, a trustee of the academy of music, accompanied the visitors. The San Francisco plan 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 Egg Boycott After Price Drop
In Kansas City the egg boycott led by the Housewives' league ended as stores reduced prices from about 40 cents to 30 and 34 cents per dozen. The mass meeting ten days earlier sparked the action aiming to push prices to 28 cents.
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Kansas City
Boycot
Housewives’ League
Cheyenne schools urged to aid needy children at Christmas
The Associated Charities of Cheyenne asks teachers and pupils to collect ten cents per child to help families suffering in winter. Superintendent Ira B. Fee announces the campaign for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, with principals forwarding funds. The pledge supports fuel, food, and clothing needs for the needy, detailing contact points and committee members.
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Cheyenne
Ira B. Fee
Associated Charities of
Associated Charities
Ira B. Foe
Theom
Spaniards Lose Vast Holdings by Villa Decree in Mexico
In Jauilez Mexico on December 16 General Villa issued a decree confiscating the properties of Lula Terrazas Sr Enri que Creel and Juan Creel including banks mines and large land tracts along with thousands of cattle and homes. The Terrazas holdings cover about two thirds of Chihuahua State, making him among the world’s largest landholders. Meanwhile in Washington the US reports interceding for Spaniards affected by Chihuahua city occupation and ensuring Spanish subjects receive protection alongside other foreigners.
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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, Relatives Testify Schmidt Has Been Crazy for Years
The father, sister, and a boyhood friend testified in Hans Schmidt’s murder trial that he had been insane for years. Schmidt interrupted the proceedings shouting I protest as his defense outlined a case claiming lifelong insanity. Several relatives noted family history of attempted suicides and drownings.
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New York
Hans Schmidt
Schmidt
Anna Aumuller
Father Markert
Techny, II
Schmide
Germany
Police Verify Mona Lisa Theft Story Details
Paris authorities confirm Vincenzo Perugia's account after tests on the Mona Lisa theft show a dummy picture of similar weight and size could be removed and re-hung with minimal effort. An official described how the frame and painting were moved to a stair area where the frame was later found. The study notes the painting weighs about five pounds and measures roughly 21 by 30 inches.
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Paris
Louvre
Vincenzo Perugia
Seymour de Rice
Pezuela
Hick
Explosion Fatal to 88 Miners at Vulcan Mine
An explosion at the Vulcan mine in Newcastle Colorado killed 88 miners and injured nearly all. Only two escaped. Rescue efforts followed as the mine, recently opened and inspected, faced dust and fire hazards. Father J P Carrigan aided rescuers and officials continued recovery operations.
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Newcastle
Colo
Voolcan
Rocky Mountain Fuel Company
J. P. Carrigan
Glenwood Springs
Charles Moerdink
Joe LaBlanch
Vulcan
Meerdink
Wyoming Weather Forecast: Fair Wednesday and Thursday
The forecast for Wyoming calls for generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday. No precipitation is expected and temperatures remain mild across the state.
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Washington
Wyoming
Recall 10 Be Trian On Recall 10 Be Train On Ammon's
Denver dispatch reports the first day of a Denver convention of over 500 allied trades unions. Resolutions include circulating recall petitions against Governor Ammons over troop withdrawal. A state wide strike is not yet recommended, but authority may be given to call one if needed.
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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
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Cheyenne State Leader
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