Cost plus system of wasting federal work ends in doubt
Washington D C Feb 13 The McKenzie sub committee of the house on military affairs challenges the cost plus method used to build army cantonments during the war noting contractors used efficient setups and the government saved time and money. Lt Col J Norman Pease testifies the plan avoided high bids for contingencies and allowed rapid camp construction.
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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
Injunction Bid Overruled in Meeting for Crawford Rowley Case
No. 3 Continued from Page 4 details a special meeting where 130000 of 170000 shares were represented and 110000 voted against three proposals, each lacking two thirds support. Judge Mentzer denied delaying the meeting and ordered potential legal action after the meeting to protect Crawford and Rowley seeking 34000 shares under a contract with Producers & Refiners president Kistler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis T. Crawford
Frank Rowley
Mentzer
Crawford
Rowley
Kistler
Producers & Refiners
Population figures stir talk of city sizes in region
Estimates place towns around 9 000 to 14 000 residents with Gosper claiming up to 30 000 and Sheridan asserting a larger population than Cheyenne. Officials have not confirmed the rumor, which remains “important if true” until official word is issued. Fresh White Bread 150, Rolls 200, Federal Bakeries, 16th Carey.
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Federal Bakeries
Carey
Sheridan
Cheyenne
Gosper
16Th & Carey
White House ruling binds union in wage dispute
The maintenance of ways workers committee says no wage increase from the railroad administration is planned but no strike call has been dropped. After final decision, Mr. Lee says the White House ruling binds their union as others, with next moves under discussion. Abrogation notice remains until federal control is decided. Officials cite rail earnings as insufficient for a new raise.
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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 Wyoming Bakery Branch
Gheyenne's Federal System of Bakeries opens today in Wyoming offering bread and rolls baked in public view. Doughnut equipment arriving soon will enable donuts at the Sixteenth street window. next, coffee cake and other pans. Leftover bread sold next day for two cents less than that day's bake. Freeh Raisin Bread 200, Federal Bake rice, 16th & Carey.
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Gheyenne
Federal System of Bakeries
Wyoming
Graham
Democrats to back Article 10 reservation plans
Senator Hitchcock presented two revised drafts of the Article 10 reservation to Republican senators. He pledged about forty Democrats would support the option Republicans prefer, though both proposals had been vetoed by GOP leaders during bipartisan talks, and little chance existed they would be accepted now.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Wilson
Taft
Lodge
War Expenditure Probes Continue Amid Criticism
After months of inquiry the Graham committee will resume work with junkets to southern army camps to hear more on war contracts. Critics call these capricious probes a waste, while supporters argue some errors were inevitable in wartime mobilization and praise the nation’s achievements.
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Wasitington
House
Congress
Graham
France
Pacific Coast
War Department
Department
America
Republican Rules Committee
Graham Sup Committee
Expeo
Aged Cheyenne Lady Edna Stevens Dies in Omaha
Mrs. Edna EH Stevens 88 formerly of Cheyenne died Friday at the home of her granddaughter Mrs. D J Lynch in Omaha. Son Charles BE Stevens notified by telegram. Funeral services will be held 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 road conditions report from Cheyenne February 13
Weather Bureau notes snowfall across the region with Cheyenne one inch and Lander and Sheridan each five inches. Highway reports describe road quality from pine bluffs to Laramie and Bolser as good to excellent with rough spots, while Rawlins to Rock River is open but heavy, and Ogden passable yet muddy in parts. Bread price listings follow.
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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
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief
The ad touts Dr Edwards Olive Tablets as a pleasant natural remedy replacing calomel. It claims the tablets soothe digestion, stimulate normal liver and bowel action without forcing it, and promise quick results for constipation and related symptoms at bedtime, priced 10c and 26c.
Funeral Services for Isaac Becker Held in Oakland
Funeral services for Isaac Becker in Oakland California were held yesterday at 2 PM in the Hobbs Huckfeldt and Linkbiner chapel conducted by Rev. J S Stubblefield of the First Presbyterian church. Friends escorted the deceaseds remains to Lakeview cemetery.
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Isaac Beoker
Oakland
California
Hobbs, Huckfeldt and Linkbiner
J. S. Stubblefield
First Presbyterian Church
Lakeview Cemetery
Dr LeGear Poultry Prescription boosts egg output
Thousands know the real money benefits of Dr LeGear's Poultry Prescription a tonic and egg maker that improves flock profits. Ask your dealer for a package today. Devine Grain Co. 2423 Beet St A E Roedel Pharmacy 342 W 17th St Wyoming Fuel & Feed Co 1723 Carey Ave
Working Man On the South Side New House Ad
Versatile city notices promote several homes for sale on Van Lennen Pebri can West 20th West 11th and West 26th streets. Deals include 1000 down payments 40 monthly and buildings near government offices with modern steam heat.
Three Large Houses for Sale on West 18th Street
Three substantial houses on West 18th Street 915 917 are offered for purchase. The listing notes buyers can move them to a vacant lot to construct a fine new home. A five room dwelling near the Capitol is described as modern except for heat and priced reasonably.
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City and County
West 20Th Street
West 18Th Street
West 18Th
Capitol
Housing bargains on Dillon street offered for quick sale
Located on the same block with the West Side school house. Various properties priced for quick sale with low down payments. Options include 1000 down with rent balance 1200 down with balance like rent and 1000 down with 14 dollars monthly. Also offers to build two more bungalows and lots in city areas.
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West 11Th Street
West Side
Dillon Street
Geod
West 17Th Street
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Woodrow Wilson
Tam
Nobert Lansing
Washington, D. C
Department of State
Robert Lansing
Robert
Federal
Secretary of the War
16Th
Graham Bread
16Th & Carsy
Dr. Edwards
Isaac’ Becker
van Lennen Street
Pebrican Street
West 26Th Street
Cand
C. W. Riner
Carey Avenue
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