Wyoming Dry Year Ahead If Court Restricts Liquor Licenses
Judge Tidball sits for Justice Blydenburgh to hear Platte county case on liquor licenses at Guernsey. The ruling will determine if county commissioners may refuse licenses or must issue them upon full compliance, signaling whether Wyoming goes dry a year early under the new prohibition amendment.
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State of Wyoming
el Rel Streater
Board of Commissioners
Platte County
Stretthns Reka
Guernsey
Wyoming
Tidball
One New Flu Case Reported in Cheyenne Epidemic
Health authorities reported one new flu case yesterday marking the lowest daily total since the epidemic began in Cheyenne. Two deaths followed, including Robert L. Spencer of the Palace cafe on Carey avenue who is survived by his wife. his body to Denver for interment. Alberta Smith died after roaming the Palace pharmacy. efforts to contact her husband in Laramie continue and interment will likely occur there. Authorities credit quarantine with slowing deaths and anticipate reopening churches and schools by year’s end though Christmas services remain undecided. No Fort D. A. Russell deaths reported today. hope epidemic will soon be under control.
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Cheyenne
Robert L. Spencer
Palace Cafe
Carey Avenue
Denver
Alberta Smith
Palace
Laramie
Fort D. A. Russell
Justice Meted Out To Kuhl By Firing Squad At Nevada Penitentiary
Carson City Nev December 19 Justice meted out to Ken E Kuhl by firing squad for the murder of Fred M Searcy a state driver on December 6 1916 Palm prints were admitted as identifying evidence marking a first in Nevada trials The execution used a three rifle setup with one blank to insulate an innocent guard The heart on the breast and optional blindfold were noted Searcy was last seen alive on December 5 after a storm ties and mail pouch evidence linked to Kuhl Postal inspectors presented key items and accomplices McGrew Beck and Jennings were involved with Beck later sentenced to life imprisonment McGrew case dismissed and Jennings discharged The conviction rested largely on bloody palm and finger print on a mail envelope found in the losota mail sack
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Ken E. Kuhl
State Penitentiary
Fred M. Searcy
Kuhl
Nevada
Andrija Mircovich
Mircovich
Searcy
Rogerson
Idaho
Jarbridge
New
Farbridge Post
Lows
Nevev Ut
Italian King in Paris Invites Wilson to Quirinal Visit
King Victor Emmanuel III and heir apparent visited Paris greeted by President Poincaré and Premier Clemenceau. He met President Wilson at the Murat mansion and extended a personal invitation for Wilson to visit the Quirinal, as Queen Helena asked to include Mrs. Wilson.
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Associated Press
Victor ‘Immanuel
Poincarre
Clemenceau
Wilson
Murat
Stephen Pichon
France
Quirinal
Helena
Wilson to be guest of king during England visit
President Wilson likely to be the king’s guest at Buckingham Palace during his England trip official announcement said tonight in London. Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig and top Allied generals arrived in London to a notable reception with a 20 airplane escort and a crowd along the streets as King George welcomed the returning heroes.
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London
Associated Press
Buckingham Palace
England
Douglas Haig
France
Belgium
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Rawlinson
Bertwood
Byng
Horne
Dover
Buckingham’ Palace
Aca
George
Americans Find Genuine Support of Wilson Program
Paris dispatch reports American commissioners see slower progress toward the peace conference while President Wilson gauges public opinion in France and Britain. Advisers note broad agreement with his principles for a durable peace and seek informal talks with allied nations. The aim remains to outline a league of nations after initial peace decisions.
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Wilson
France
Great Britain
League of Nations
President to Visit Troops on Christmas Eve Train Ride
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson will depart Paris on Christmas Eve for Chaumont American headquarters aboard General Pershing's private train. He plans to dine with the troops on Christmas Day and will be presented to French officials at the Murat palace Friday, as diplomat Sharpe arranges.
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Paris
Wilson
Chaumont
General Pershing
W. 4. Sharpe
Tre
Murat Palace
Lodge May Make Reply Saturday in Senate
Washington news reports Paris suggested American and British plans to sink surrendered German ships as a policy option. Senate moves to obtain official facts from the navy and state departments. no confirmation yet. Lodge announced he would deliver an address in the Senate on Saturday.
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Navy Department
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State Department
London
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Reno
Lodge
Glass Expresses Confidence in Nation's War Finance Plan
Secretary Glass stated that the American people would not relax their efforts to meet immediate financial needs. He outlined treasury administration plans including another Liberty loan continuing War Savings Stamp sales and continued use of war finance agencies.
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Washington, D. C
Glass
the Treasury
Reactionary Men In Run Ministry Rally Scare Tactics
Berlin reports from December 1913 describe Vorwaerts condemning the invasion of a soldiers and workers congress by troops. The paper says the extreme left aims to disrupt negotiations and warns that negotiations may end due to lack of a viable government. Other papers frame the act as troops and public anger at the government’s weakness.
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Berlin
Ebert-Scheldemann Group
Vorwaeerts
Congress of Soldiers
Ple
Ukraine Troop Commander Warns on French Forces
Dr Lutaenko, commander of republican troops in Odessa and much of Ukraine outside Kiev, says France may be considered friends only if aiding order during democratic establishment. He says the aristocratic Hetman government has fallen except in Kiev, soon to enter. He warns against foreign troops acting as reactionary agents. French troops in the water front zone have had no contact with Ukrainian authorities beyond a letter to commissioners over property damage.
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Associated Press
Odessa
Lutaenko
Odessea
Ukrainia
Kiev
Six Million Join Red Cross in Christmas Roll Call
Washington reports six million people have joined the American Red Cross since the Christmas drive began Monday. The campaign is moving quickly with reports from all states showing momentum, and most memberships secured by Wednesday night. Buenos Aires notes three chapters enrolled 2000 Americans and many from other nationalities in Argentina.
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Washington
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Red Cross
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Buen Ayres
Argentina
Republic
One of Last Acts Pirates Brought USC Punishment
New York reports that American destroyers avenged the sinking of the Britannia by destroying three of five attacking submarines. The vessel convoyed the Britannia and arrived in New York with eight officers and eight enlisted men after Gibraltar.
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Associated Press
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Brittania
Gibraltar
Nova
Yeasel
Gibratar
Leo
Little Rock Mayor Charged With Arson In Sensational Case
In Little Rock on December 16, Dr. Dixley mayor of North Little Rock Lt P R Gabriel and Herbert Btowart were tried on arson charges. The indictment links the fire to the athletic association building, damaging the business district and causing about 100000 dollars in losses. Gabriel was secretary of the association and Stewart the janitor, with the mayor alleged to have financial ties to the group and the blaze aimed at insurance recovery.
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Dixley
North Little Rock
P. R. Gabriel
Herbert Btowart
Gaabriel
Athlectic Association
Stewart
Wyoming Boy Commissioned as Ensign in Wavy
W B Troy of Glenrock Wyoming was among fifty cadets at the officers training school who received commissions as ensigns after completing a four month course. Ensign Troy, about 23, is the son of Mr and Mrs W P Troy of Glenrock. His father, a prominent geologist, has resided there two years and is now in Chicago visiting before returning home.
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New York Yacht Club Suggests Postponing Cup Challenge
The New York Yacht Club declines the 1919 American Cup race and asks that any future challenge be delayed until 1920. It cites unsettled conditions, returning wounded, and ongoing casualties, urging acceptance of the postponement in good spirit.
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Associated Press
New York
New York Yacht Club
Weather Outlook Unsettled Friday and Saturday
Unsettled conditions expected Friday and Saturday with rain possible. Western portions face the heaviest shower potential while central Portugal may see milder, warmer temperatures.
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Wermer
Portiog
Delegation Selected to Seek Global Racial Equality at Versailles
The National Colored Congress for World Democracy, meeting under the Equal Rights League, elected a committee to travel to Versailles. They will present a petition demanding an end to undemocratic racial restrictions in the United States and worldwide.
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Associated Presse
Washington
National Colored Congress For World Democracy
Equal Fights League
Versailles
Germany ruined politically industrially and economically
Berlin dispatch quotes Ju Nathaneau president of the German General Electric company saying Germany is ruined politically industrially and economically. He warns indemnities could starve expansion of industry and trigger emigration to South America and Mussels, risking a new malnutrition of Europe.
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London
Germany
Ju. Nathaneau
German General Electric Company
Berlin
de. Rathaneau
South America
Europe
Wilson Keeps England Guessing On Plans
The Beiligh government offers no information on the exact date of President Wilsons anticipated moves. The unclear timetable leaves Britain uncertain about forthcoming policy steps and potential diplomatic actions.
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Beoctatea Peds
Kidnaping Case Leads to Cross Border Hanging
Douglas Arizona December nineteenth. Acting on governor orders John Ross Cochise County district attorney opened a kidnapping probe into the Saturday night abduction of Tr De Liverta taken across the line by Mexicans and Sunday morning hanged just beyond the international border. Ross reported identifying the kidnappers and filed four complaints with local justice. American consul Lawton at Nogales expected to arrive to query for the state department. Arizona military district commander also investigating.
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Associated Press
Douglas
Ariz
John
Ross
Coches County
Tr. de Liverta
Justice of the Peach
FE. M. Lawton
Nogaler
Sonora
State Department
Arizona Military District
Clerical error blocks Wyoming governor papers in Crumbley case
A clerical mistake misdirected requisition papers for Water Crumbley, a colored man held in Laramie for felonious assault, to Douglas County Nebraska instead of Wyoming. Det Jenson awaits corrected papers while Crumbley and an accomplice allegedly attacked the victim with a two by four during a robbery attempt.
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Keith Neville
Nebraska
Water Crumbley
Laramie Clare
Douglas
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Douglas County
Jenson
Onsatha
Lincoln
Cruimbley
Aan
Crumbley
Omaha
Detertius Jonach
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