Sugar Kings Under Fire in Reed Babst Hearing
A wartime hearing before Senator Jim Reed probes the U S sugar trade with Karl Babst and Je Spreckels testifying. The exchange reveals sharp exchanges, limited cross examination, and heated rhetoric as Reed seeks fuel for his food policy questions. George H Earle Jr cites Hoover's influence on sugar pricing.
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Washington
United States
Senatorial Committee On Manufactures
Jim Reed
Missouri
Karl J. Babst
American Sugar Refining Company
Reed
Hower Food Administration
OT Speches
Louver
Jeus Spreckels
Hoover
Theo Babst
Spreckels
Baubst
LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE Price Increase Announced
The World Famous Laxative Bromo Quin ine now costs 50c per box due to higher prices for its concentrated extracts and cherateals. The product has stood the test for a quarter century and is trusted by many nations.
County Commission Acknowledges Bills for December Session
The county board will review all bills for the last month only if not blocked by contest. Any bills presented after December 29 will be deferred to the January meeting. Officials stated the rule applies to all invoices submitted prior to the cutoff.
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Board of County Commissioners
Jess
Dee
Gorelainas Seainet
Tontett
Elks to Host Large New Year Dance in Cheyenne
The Cheyenne Elks plan a major New Year Eve dance at the Elks home with noise makers novelties and caps. No banquet will be served though light refreshments may be offered later. Mayor Lafontaine says city has no jurisdiction over the punch bowl as the event remains invitation only.
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Elks
Cheyenne
Lafontaine
Mercury Dropped Twenty Five Degrees in Cheyenne Cold Snap
The Cheyenne weather scene saw temperatures fall from thirty nine degrees above in the forenoon to fourteen by midnight, a twenty five degree drop. The forecast warned a cold wave near zero, delaying arrival by six hours and causing residents to retrieve overcoats.
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Cheyenne
Weather Bureau
Noted Mexican Is Stabbed in Laramie
In Laramie Wyoming on December 28 a Mexican named Josie Laing attacked two other Mexicans at a rooming house on Garfield Street and slashed both men with a razor. Julian L. Ramus and Vicente Zapata were wounded and regarded by the county physician. Ramus is president of Ramus Mining Company Chihuahua Mexico. He claims the mine yielded 30 to 60 percent copper before work halted due to Villa activity. Laing faces a preliminary hearing in justice court.
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Laramie
Wyo
Josie Laing
Garfield’ Street
Julian Ll. Ramus
Bictorial Zapata
Laing
Justice Court
Harold Persons Sought Here by Anxious Mother
A Longmont Colorado letter said Harold Persons was in Billings but headed elsewhere. His mother Mrs. E Persons travels from Fort Collins to Cheyenne seeking him, aided by police. Anyone with knowledge should contact Cheyenne police or Mrs. E Persons at Moffat hotel room 31.
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Harold Persons
Cheyenne
Harold
Longmont
Colo
Billings
Fort Collins
E. Persons
Moffat Hotel
Commutation Fight Lingers Over Clyde Pearson Death
In Colorado, advocates press for commuting Clyde Pearson’s May 1916 death sentence for the murder of Sheriff Frank Roach. State officials express little support, with Dr. C. Beard deeming the crime cold blooded, and Cheyenne's sentiment favoring execution amid past hotspot of the case.
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Colorado
Clyde
Pearson
Frank Roach
C. ¥. Beard
Colorwile State Board of Pardons
Dr. Beard
Beard
Cheyenne
Roach
Laramie County
Granite Canyon
Eurly
Fort Collins
Board of Pardons
37 Questionnaire Missed by Men Drafted in First Class
Thirty seven men who were mailed questionnaires failed to receive them and the forms were returned to the local draft board. This leaves them in the first class of registrants who will be drafted immediately. A list of names and addresses where questionnaires should have arrived is published to help notify those men. The list covers Pine Bluffs, Gleason, Omaha, Ellis, Cheyenne, Burns, Archer, and other nearby locales, totaling about 2 percent of those contacted.
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Constantine Parajeros
Pine Bluffs
Anthanaseos Logas
Elias Asprogerakas
Francis Cabrera
Gleason
Lias Lopes
Corleti
George Gueletros
Omaha
Frank M. Smith
Ellis
Kan
Lieut. B. Morse
Cheyenne
James Coulter
Deertrail
Colo
Louis Weisbecker
Little Bear
Dominiki Koski
Carpenter
Margarito Lopez Q Gleason
Louis Frenes
Burns
August P. F. Lehman
Huertos Bakeros
Juan Craneros
Constantine Delegos
Geo. R. Leapley
Horse Creek
George W. Edmondson
Leonidas Aspagerakas
John Migas
Sheridan worker breaks leg trying to board moving freight
Shurnidan Wyoming July 28 Charles Schulla employed by Burlington on the extra gang met with an accident yesterday while attempting to board a moving freight train. He slipped and fractured his leg. Train crew gave first aid and he was brought to the hospital with his leg strapped to a board for treatment.
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Shurnidan
Wyo
Tee
Charles Schulla
The
Hurlington
Schult
Felix
Sheridan
City officers to be inducted January seventh in New City plan
Preparations for a January seventh induction of city officers proceed as the current administration hands over duties. Mayor elect J. E. W. Stone will assume the mayoral desk with J. W. Stoe serving as commissioner of Tol A. Martin while David Nimmo takes over as street commissioner Eno Lovano.
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Donine
J E. W. Stone
J. W. Stoey
Tol A. Martin
David Nimmo
Enoe Lovahno
Conmmbeatonae
Old Prioces cough medicine sold at war prices
A damaged OCR fragment describes a cough medicine sold before the war, with claims of curing a cough and better health. Mentions Mrs. Mary Kibby of Spokane Washington and Poley’s Honey and Tar.
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Poley
Houyge
Fort Mackenzele Fort to be deserted amid war era troop withdrawal
In Sheridan Wyoming within days Fort Mackenzie will be deserted as all but two officers and ten enlisted men depart after the national guard left. Captain Robertson the medical officer and Lieutenant Herring the commandant pack belongings and will leave with the troops. Civilian caretakers will manage the fort.
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MacKenzie
Sheridan
Wyo
Fort Macckenele
National Guard
Robertson
Herring
War Department
Infuriated Patriots Nearly Lynch Pro-Germans in Audubon
In Audubon Iowa two pro German men Rev W A Starck and Fred Tenekberg faced mob violence after a war frictions meeting. Tenekberg 30, single, valued at 45000, dragged to the square and released after signing a Red Cross pledge. Starck fled with his family after his wife fainted and the crowd dispersed.
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Audubon
Dee
W. A. Starck
Fred Tenekberg
Council of Defense
Tenekbeig
Starek
Denekherg
Red Cross
Starck
Jle
Hoover’s Testimony Postponed in Sugar Shortage Probe
Food Administrator Hoover’s appearance as a witness in the senate sugar shortage investigation was postponed. Western beet sugar producers were called to testify, with eleven growers present when the hearing began. Hoover’s return date was not decided.
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Washington
Hoover
Senate
Laramie Yard
Fraudulent Mail-In Health Promo Promises Free Trial Pack
A historic advertisement entices readers to mail a slip to Foley and Co. in Chicago for a trial package of remedies. The offer lists Foley’s Honey and Tar Compound, Foley Kidney Pills, and Foley Cathartic, claimed to treat coughs, colds, rheumatism, backache, kidney and bladder issues, and constipation.
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Foley& Co
Sheffield Ave
Chicago
Foley
Plans for State Fair Advance Amid War Mobilization
Secretary A Higby after Chicago meeting says Wyoming state fair will receive government support for its educational value and agricultural aims. He notes contracts for Baxter Adams and Louis Guerter, a 142 member extravaganza, and warns railroads may curb circus arrivals while promising a strong, education oriented fair aligned with wartime goals.
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Douglas
Wyo
Wyoming
A. Higby
Chicago
Baxter Adams
Louis Guerter
Ringling and Barnum
Piles Cured or Money Refunded by PAZO OINTMENT
Druggist promises refund if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or protracted piles. First application provides relief. Also notices for rent sleeping rooms at 2510 Evans and four salesmen wanted with guaranteed expenses, apply J E Gunderson at Plains Hotel during specified hours.
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Druggista
Eity
J. E. Gunderson
Plains Hotel
Weather report for Cheyenne and Wyoming fair weekend
Cheyenne and vicinity remain fair with little temperature change on Saturday. Wyoming outlook calls for generally fair weather with possible snow in the far north, with today’s mean temperature at 28 degrees and a 39 degree high, 10 degree low, and 48 mph wind from the west. L. H. Daingerfield, Local Observer.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Mi. P
L. H. Daingerfield
Miss Esther Cleveland Engaged to British Captain Bosanquet
Miss Esther Cleveland the 24 year old daughter of the former president, known as the White House Baby, will wed Captain Alfred Bosanquet of the British army. Their romance began in Switzerland three years ago and continued after nursing work in London. Bosanquet, a Distinguished Service Order recipient, was recently treated for eye injuries at a home for blinded soldiers.
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Esther Cleveland Mies
Cleveland
White House
Alfred Bosanquet
Miss Cleveland
Switzerland
London
Dustan
Bosanquet
Funeral Notice for Wm Keating at KC Hall
The Western Order of Workmen requests members to meet at KC hall on Thursday December 27 at 8 15 a m to attend the funeral of their late neighbor Wm Keating A C Brashear CC
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K. C. Hall
Wm. Keating
A. C. Braschear
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Reel
Ren
Rahat
Babs
Spreclers
Habet
Mabet
Planta Zone
Rabet
George H. Earle, Jr
Fort Culling
Carey Ave
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Denver
Harry L. Wilson George A. Fowler
Brokerage Coo
Hone
Cheyenne, Wyo
Curey Ave
Abe Martin
Feller
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Woo
Union
Fremont Street
Higby
Evans
Weather Report
Joseph Lunn
Cheyenne Trun Factory
Cheyenne Trunk Factory
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