End of Cost-Plus Army Camp Contracts Policy Debate
McKenzie sub committee of the House Military Affairs panel signals that cost-plus contracts for army camp construction may be nearing failure. Testimony shows firms nationwide adopted cost-plus after the war. witnesses credit faster builds and lower apparent costs. Lt. Col. J Norman Pease defends the plan, noting its advantages in efficiency and avoiding excessive bids.
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Avasington
D. C
McKenzie
House Committee On Military Affairs
House
Baker
National Army
National Guard
Quartermaster's Department
House Committee
United States
J. Norman Pease
Camp Gordon
Pease
Washington
Camp Gorden
War Department
Court allows stockholders meeting after injunction petition
The petitioners Crawford and Rowley sought to block a special meeting of a corporation. One hundred thirty thousand of 170,000 shares were present with 110,000 voting against three proposals. Two-thirds stock would be needed to adopt any proposal, and Judge Mentzer denied a restraining order. The case moves to a legal action later before Judge Mentzer.
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Ellis T. Crawford
Frank Rowley
Mentzer
Crawford
Rowley
Kistler
Producers & Refiners
Population figures cited for towns amid rumors
Estimates place No 2 at about 9 000 Sheridan around 9 000 Cheyenne under 14 000 Gosper hints at up to 30 000 population for the town while Sheridan claims a larger population than Cheyenne The note treats the rumor as potentially important if true until official confirmation. Fresh White Bread and Rolls offered by Federal Bakeries at 16th and Carey.
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Federal Bakeries
Carey
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Gosper
16Th & Carey
Railroad wage talks stall as strike warning stays in effect
No. 1 from Page I reports union leaders expect no wage increase from the railroad administration yet deny a decision to call off the strike set for Tuesday. After Hines’ final decision to Lee, the White House ruling is seen as binding on the union, with no break from allied organizations. The February 28 abrogation notice may stay in effect pending federal control determination.
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Paris
Lansing
Wilson
Frank L. Polk
Mr. Wilson
Washington
Mr. Jenkins
Mexico
Jenkins
State Department
Carranza
United States
Puebla
Federal Supreme Court
Frank N. Polk
White House
Congress
Railroad Administration
Hines
Mr. Lee
Lee
Bread Baked in Plain Sight at New Wyoming Bakery
Gheyenne branch of The Federal System of Bakers opens today offering bread and rolls baked before customers. Delayed equipment limits to bread types. soon doughnuts and coffee cake will be shown in the sixteenth street window. Remaining bread sold next day at two cents less to reflect freshness. Freeh Raisin Bread 200 Federal Bake rice 16th Carey.
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Gheyenne
Federal System of Bakeries
Wyoming
Graham
Democrats Back Reservation Altered Drafts For Treaty
Washington February 13. Senator Hitchcock presented two modified drafts of the Article 10 reservation to Republican senators with a pledge that about forty Democrats would support whichever proposal Republicans prefer. Both drafts had been rejected by Republican leaders during bipartisan talks and it was unlikely either would be adopted now.
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Washington
Tam
Nobert Lansing
Paris
Department of State
Hitchcock
Wilson
Taft
Lodge
War Expenditure Probes Continue Despite Little Fraud Found
After months of probing the Graham committee plans further testimony at southern army camps on war contracts. Critics say the investigations waste time and money, aiming to discredit the war department, while supporters note few concrete charges and acknowledge some wartime errors.
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Wasitington
House
Congress
Graham
France
Pacific Coast
War Department
Department
America
Republican Rules Committee
Graham Sup Committee
Expeo
Secretary of the War
Aged Cheyenne Lady Dies in Omaha
Edna E H Stevens aged 88 formerly lived in Cheyenne for 28 years and Rawlins for two, died in Omaha at her granddaughter Mrs. D J Lynch home. Son Charles Stevens and family receive news. funeral in Omaha. survived by five grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
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Edna EH. Stevens
Cheyenne
Omaha
D. J. Lynch
Charles BE. Stevens
Rawlins
Steven
Weather and highway report from Cheyenne Wyoming Feb 13
Weather Bureau notes snowfall totals across the region with Cheyenne one inch Denver two North Platte none Nillsdale snowing Rawlins light Salt Lake none Lander five Sheridan five and Lincoln Highway conditions with roadbed from Pine Bluffs to Laramie good to excellent and rough segments. Rawlins to Rock River open but heavy then good to Lyman with passable to Ogden but rough mornings and very bad spots 25 miles east of Evanston. Bread offerings listed from Federal Bakeries on 16th and Carey Carsy.
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Weather Bureau
Cheyenne
Wyo
Denver
North Platte
Nillsdale
Rawlins
Salt Lake
Lander
Sheridan
Lincoln Highway
Pine Bluffs
Laramie
Bolser
Rock River
Lyman
Ogden
Evanston
Olive Tablets Promote Gentle Constipation Relief
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets offer a soothing vegetable remedy for constipation. The copy claims they cause the liver and bowels to act normally without harsh stimulation and promote relief with bedtime use at 10c or 26c a box.
Funeral services for Isaac Becker in Oakland
Funeral services for Isaac Becker, who died in Oakland California a week ago, were held yesterday at 2 p m at the Hobbs Huckfeldt and Linkbiner chapel. Rev J S Stubblefield of the First Presbyterian church conducted the rites and his remains were escorted to Lakeview cemetery by many friends.
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Isaac Beoker
Oakland
California
Hobbs, Huckfeldt and Linkbiner
J. S. Stubblefield
First Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Poultry Prescription Claims Boost Egg Output and Profits
Thousands of readers urged to buy Dr LeGear's Poultry Prescription a real money tonic for hens. It promises higher egg production and bigger profits. Available from Devine Grain Co A E Roedel Pharmacy Wyoming Fuel & Feed Co and other dealers.
New Homes and Bargain Downtown District Listings
For sale and rent notices in the Van Lennen area and nearby streets. Details include payment terms with down payments from 1000 to 2200 dollars and monthly installments. Properties mention full lots garden space modern steam heat and proximity to the City and County building West 20th and West 26th streets.
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van Lennen Street
Three Homes For Sale On West 18th Street
Three large houses sit on West 18th Street near Capitol. Buyers may move them to a vacant lot and construct a fine home. The properties include 915 917 West 18th and offer five rooms with modern features except heat.
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West 18Th Street
West 18Th
Real estate deals on Dillon street offer cheap down payments
Located on the same block as the West Side school house. Various homes require $1000 to $1200 down with monthly balances or rent. owners cite illness or departure. Lots available in all city areas with assurances of building two more bungalows and good terms for buyers.
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West Side
Dillon Street
Geod
West 17Th Street
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington, D. C
Robert Lansing
Robert
Federal
16Th
Graham Bread
16Th & Carsy
Dr. Edwards
Isaac’ Becker
Pebrican Street
City and County
West 20Th Street
West 11Th Street
West 26Th Street
Capitol
Cand
C. W. Riner
Carey Avenue
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