Pacificist's Meeting Probes Blackmail Ties in War Probe
A House resolution by Representative Flood Virginia seeks facts from Secretary Baker about J. M. Hill and C. C. Lindsey who sought access to secret War Department archives. The two acted under an investigator tied to the Johnson sub committee, with a $2400 voucher unpaid. Flood accuses department officials of repurposing the inquiry to expose alleged blackmail schemes tied to government records.
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Tech
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Emocrat
Virginia
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C. C. Lindsey
War Department
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Ireland
House Committee On Accounts
General Investigation Committee
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Department
Eight Overcome by Gas in Ship's Hold
Two men fell unconscious from gas in the hold of a ship under construction at Bethlehem yard in Oakland California. Six rescuers were overcome briefly while rushing to aid them, but all were expected to recover. The incident occurred February 12.
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Gray to Face Court Martial for Absence
Sheriff George Trabing delivered to Fort D. A. Russell an alleged deserter named Jack Gray, a private in a cavalry troop at the local post. Gray left the post without leave about three weeks ago and is to be tried by court martial.
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Archbishop of Westminster Denounces Ireland Conspiracy
In a pastoral letter Cardinal Bourne warns that members of his flock risk joining unlawful organizations amid Ireland turmoil. He urges Parliament to act justly and promptly to address the tragedy in Ireland, recalling Cardinal Manning’s 1867 warning about conspiracy.
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Ireland
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Cardinal Manning
Harding Deliberates on Cabinet and Armies Policy
President elect Erect Turtling indicated no firm cabinet choices or disarmament plan yet. Dawes and Lowden were discussed for treasury and navy posts, but their appointments remained unsettled amid ongoing cabinet uncertainty. Harding attended Lincoln birthday events in Seattle in the evening.
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EF. O. Lowden
Illinois
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Lowden
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Negro Parson Set to Preach on Sin and Tornadoes
Coneer Ga Feb 12 Funeral processions for up to six tornado victims filled the town as 29 Black residents and one white boy were laid to rest. Dan Ravis, a Black preacher who survived with his wife, announced plans to sermonize on Sin and Tornadoes after the tragedy. He cited a dance the night before the storm and a violent free for all that followed, including three shootings.
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Coneer
Dan Ravis
Bricklayers Accept $2 Daily Wage Reduction
Wichita Falls bricklayers here have voluntarily agreed to a wage cut of two dollars per day to allow builders to proceed with planned work. The former scale was fourteen dollars a day, now twelve.
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Wichita Falls
Tex
Landis Repeats Statement On Senator Dial During Speech
Federal Judge Landis of Chicago repeats a statement he says Senator Dial misreported. He criticizes banks and magnates over a $96,000 embezzlement case involving Francis J. Carey of Ottawa, stating Carey was poorly paid while banks gained profits.
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Four Miners Trapped After Explosion at Colorado Mine
Ox Creek Colorado February 12 Four miners remain trapped in the No 2 mine of the Moffatt Coal Co after a late day explosion. Rescuers with oxygen helmets entered at 7 20 p m Patrick St Patrick found dazed at 7 30 p m near Slope M and N origin of blast unknown Weaver Sharp and Wd Hamidy and two foreign shot firers listed as missing.
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Old Firemen Dance Promises Notable Masquerade
Cheyenne guests and legendary figures including the Devil Shah of Persia Cleopatra and Pocahontas are billed for Fagles Hall at an Old Fashioned Masquerade by the auxiliary firemen. Proceeds fund a fireman room in the new Laramie county memorial hospital with advance sale tickets supporting the effort.
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Signing of Peace Between Poles and Reds Is Postponed
Riga is the scene as peace delegates say a permanent Poland Soviet Russia treaty is delayed until March or later due to disagreements over gold terms. Russians offer twenty five million gold rubles while Poland demands seventy two million.
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Riga
Associated Press
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Russia
Huge Apple Tree Becomes Half Century Giant
In Greensboro Georgia a massive apple tree at the base measures eight feet in circumference with a 48 foot limb spread. Planted by W J Bryan fifty two years ago the tree is still bearing apples annually amid Greene County crops.
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Georgia
United States
W. J. Bryan
Greene County
Weather forecast for Wyoming turns partly cloudy
The Wyoming forecast predicts partly cloudy conditions Sunday and Monday with a bit colder weather on Sunday in the northern portion.
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Wyoming
Wyoming Legislature Eyes Final Budget and Primary Bills
Six days remain as Wyoming lawmakers race to finalize the budget and primary law changes. Key items include budget revisions, repeal or modification of the primary law and carbon black rules, plus possible creation of McKinley county and relocation of the state agricultural college. Lincoln's Birthday observances punctuated Friday's session with Gettysburg Address readings and remarks on Lincoln's legacy.
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House OKs Navy Reduction Plan to 100000 Enlisted
Feb 12 Congress accepts in detail the move to cut Navy enlisted strength from 143000 to 100000 after July 1. Marine corps would drop from 27000 to 20000 and a 190million building program for 1916 funded. Debate touches on League of Nations and U S nonmembership.
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Illinois
League of Nations
United States
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Theorld
Wyoming Edges Aggies in Rocky Mountain Clash
In Orl Collins Colorado, February 12, the University of Wyoming rallied to defeat Colorado Agricultural College 20 to 18 in a tightly played Rocky Mountain Conference basketball game.
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Colo
University of Wyoming
Colorado Agricultural College
Laramie Beats Cheyenne to End No-Defeat Streak
Laramie high school defeated Cheyenne High 13 to 11 in a tight home game. Cheyenne led 9 to 5 at half but the Laramie five rallied in the second period to hand Cheyenne its first loss of the season.
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Riot disrupts Oswald Villard address in Cincinnati
An Oswald Villard talk at the City club in Cincinnati sparked chaos as about 50 women rushed the auditorium. A glass door shattered and blows were exchanged before police cleared the stairway and escorted Villard to a waiting car.
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Women's City Club
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Ieamiescom
Death of William Privett Reported in Denver
Word was received in Cheyenne Saturday of the death of William Privett at Denver Friday afternoon. He had been ill a week with pneumonia. Mrs. R I Henke and Mrs. Fred Miller were called to Denver recently by the illness of Mrs. Privett, his sister, who underwent a serious operation and had just returned home from the hospital when her husband fell ill. Mrs. Henke is in Denver at present.
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William Privett
Denver
Privett
R. i. Henke
Fred Miller
Henke
All Ships to Be Fumigated in War to Avoid Typhus
New York report states that authorities require periodical fumigation of all ships carrying immigrants to New York after each voyage to prevent the spread of typhus fever. The directive intensifies wartime sanitary measures to control immigrant travel and protect public health.
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Lord Mayor of Cork Tells of Ongoing Lecturing Tour
In Washington on February 12 a conference between Secretary Wilson Judge Lawless and M F Doyle counsel for Lord Mayor O Callaghan of Cork discussed his departure from the United States. No definite announcement was given and Wilson said the situation is unchanged while confirming no extension of time. The lord mayor arrived weeks ago as a stowaway but was ruled to have technically come as a visitor.
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