War Near Over Adriatic Mass
Washington reports the Adriatic dispute dominates Senate debate as critics challenge President Wilson's handling of allied notes. Senators Kellogg Hitchcock, Thomas and others exchange sharp remarks on U S role, possible war exit, and whether public support backs the administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Senate
Kellogg
Minnesota
Hitchcock
Nebraska
United States
Jugo-Slavia
Italy
America
League of Nations
Thomas
Colorado
Borah
Idaho
Brandagee
Connecticut
Milwaukee Mayor Declines May Day Protests Parade
Mayor Daniel W. Hohan of Milwaukee replies to the National Security League inviting cooperation in American Day on May 1. He says he will proudly lead the local workers parade to demand restoration of American rights and liberties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Daniel W. Hohan
Milwaukee
National Security League
Wyoming Crude Prices Set for Soon Higher Advance
Prairie Oil and Gas raises Mid-Continent crude by 25 cents to 3.25 a barrel. Burkburnett, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas districts follow. Standard Oil of Louisiana adds 25 cents to 4.75 for Caddo heavy crude. Somerset up 25 cents to 3.50. Wyoming increase expected in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Prairie Oil & Gas Company
Mid-Continent
Burkburnett
Kansas
Oklahoma
Texas
Standard Oil Company of Louisiana
Somerset
Wyoming
Cheyenne Arrests Over Snow Cleanup Violations
Three more Cheyenne residents were arrested for failing to clear snow from sidewalks. Police were tied up with yesterday’s hold up and had little time to enforce the snow removal ordinance. Most sidewalks were cleared by daybreak as residents tended to the task.
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Cheyenne
Soviet Labor Code Turns Workers Into Industrial Serfs
New York Feb 28 The Soviet government’s labor code is described as creating compulsory labor for citizens aged 46 to 60 and classifying workers with wage scales and strict conditions. Each worker must carry a labor booklet detailing pay hours absence and life facts and cannot change jobs without official permission. A medical certificate may be required to quit, and leaves of absence hinge on management and workers committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Russia
William C. Redfield
American Russian Chamber of Commerce
Redfield
Bureau of Medical Experts
Appointment of Cody lawyer as federal prohibition director for Wyoming
Russell L. Donley of Cody was named federal prohibition commissioner for Wyoming. The selection drew cheers from some Wyoming liquor interests and alarm from others. Donley, 43, former Park County prosecuting attorney, Ohio native, lawyer in Cody since 1914, affiliated with the Methodist church. He will base in the state capital to enforce the federal ban. Wade of the Wyoming Anti-Saloon League endorses him as a capable, fair official.
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Russell L. Donley
Cody
Wyoming
Washington
Donley
W.L. Wade
Wyoming Anti - Saloon League
Cheyenne
Fed
Park County
Ohio
Ohio State University
Coshocton
Methodist Church
Wade
Anti- Saloon League of Wyoming
R. L. Donley
Carey
A. S. Roach
Internal Revenue
Daniel C. Roper
Eh. C. Donley
Judge Edwards Prepares Unusual Fishing Outfit for Season
Judge Edwards marks his 68th birthday by rebuilding his unique fishing car ready for the March 4 opening. He and Judge Houseman report many licenses already issued as county residents plan ahead for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Edwards
Judge Edwards
Wpwe
Wniuuic UL Iwlatch
Edwards
Frank Houseman
Oglers
Wolf Welcome at Her Dom
Woodsie the full blooded wolf is kept as a pet and protector by Mrs. Janes Keeler of New York City. C A Wood of Texas, a magnate, shipped the animal several months ago and it has become a faithful companion.
Hines Sued Here On Last Day Of Federal Control
The Farmers Elevator Milling Co of Burns sues Union Pacific Railroad and Walker D. Hines as director general for a little over 1000 dollars alleging grain lost in shipment in spring 1919. The suit was filed yesterday with T. Joe Fisher, district court clerk, as federal control ends.
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HINES
Wyoming
Railroad Administration
T. Joe Fisher
District Court
A. D. Walton
Farmers’ Elevator & Milling Company of
Burns
Union Pacific Railroad
Walker D. Hines
Railroads
Railroad
Wilson
Cheyee
Walton
GOP Denounces Prohibition at District Convention
In St Louis on February 28 the Tenth District Republican convention adopted a resolution denouncing national prohibition and urging Congress to repeal the eighteenth amendment as it met to select delegates for the Chicago national convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Congress
Chicago
Must Buy Our Food Overseas
Chicago February 28 Herbert Hoover warned at a Western Society of Engineers gathering that rapid industrial growth risks creating a need to import food. He said exporting industry workers from farms could force food imports within five years, raising concerns about food safety, sea power, and international relations if the League fails to deliver.
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Chicago
Herbert Hoover
Western Society of Engineers
League of Nations
Liquor Moves Restricted Without Residence Change
Washington, Feb 28. Liquor owners may transfer stock between homes only with an actual change of residence and a special permit. The Internal Revenue Bureau issued the rule to correct reports that owners of multiple dwellings could move stock freely.
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Washington
Internal Revenue Bureau
Too Pennurious To Hire Surgeon And Dies Amid Riches
A. J. Sea man, an eccentric Omaha miner reputed to be worth 300000 to 500000 dollars, died from blood poisoning in his hand after he refused medical treatment due to expense. His sister, Mrs Harriett E Wolfe of Los Angeles, is said to be too poor to attend the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
A. J. Seaman
Harriett E. Wolfe
Gist Street
Los Angeles
Dempsey and Kearns to Furnish Bond in Draft Case
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey and manager Jack Kearns are expected to provide bonds on Monday before U S commissioners in Los Angeles related to indictments from San Francisco charging conspiracy to evade the selective draft and actual evasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Dempsey
Los Angeles
Jack Kearns
United States
San Francisco
Kearns
Daylight bandits hold up Goldstein's store at gunpoint
Two armed men entered I Goldstein's on West Sixteenth street at eight in the morning and held clerk L Dillon at gunpoint, locking him in a lavatory. They then robbed proprietor Goldstein and escaped with about 300 dollars worth of jewelry, a fur overcoat, a woolen mackinaw, four revolvers, and twelve dollars. Police and sheriff's teams chased leads, but suspects were released after Dillon identified no one.
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I. Goldstein’s
West Sixteenth Street
L. Dillon
Dillon
Goldstein
Candidate Haskell Enters NY Governor Race Contingently
Reuben L. Haskell, current King's County judge, plans to enter the New York governor race if opponents do not make a prohibition referendum the central campaign issue. He would run on a wet platform and trigger the bid only if the issue remains pivotal among contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben L. Haskell
King’s County
New York State
Novice Jimmy Murphy Wins 250 Mile Los Angeles Speedy Open
Jimmy Murphy, a novice driver, won the Los Angeles speedway opening 250 mile race securing $10,000. His time 2 hours 25 minutes 17 seconds, averaging 103 miles per hour. Ira Vail finished second and Joe Thomas third.
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Los Angeles
Jimmy Murphy
Ira Vail
Joe Thomas
Murphy
President Wilson signs railroad return bill on eve of transfer
Washington February 28 President Wilson signed the railroad return bill on the eve of the return of control to private owners. Walker D. Hines is vested with executive powers and will continue as director general. The government plans to hand over 240000 miles of tracks and equipment valued around 20 billion dollars at 12 01 a m Monday. The report notes the deficit of about 715 5 million but argues federal operation cost less in rates and taxes than private control.
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Washington
Persident Wilson
Wilson
Walker D. Hines
Hines
White House
Rainey
D. G. Hines
Doing Fine Says Dercum of President
Washington reports Dr Francis X Dercum Philadelphia specialist met with Rear Admiral Grayson the president's physician and said Wilson's health has shown marked improvement since his prior visit two weeks earlier
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Dercum
Washington
Francis X. Dercum
Philadelphia
White House
Grayson
Wilson
Ill. doctors found guilty in Crugston murder case
Macomb Illinois February 28 Dr George Alverson and Mrs Alice Crugston were found guilty of murdering Lawrence Crugston of Bushnell Illinois last July Dr Alverson was given life imprisonment while Mrs Crugston received 44 years in the penitentiary
Soldiers not Weld for Night Hold-Up Charge Dropped
Charges of attempted robbery against Fort Russell soldiers Herman Merriott and James Tracey were dismissed after a preliminary hearing. Judge W H Edwards ruled insufficient evidence due to identification difficulties. Merriott testified to an engagement and duties as bugler while Tracey supported alibi.
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Herman H. Merriott
James Tracey
Fort Russell
W. H. Edwards
Justice Court
Charles EB. Lane
Ane
Harold C. Mandell
Merriott
Tracey
Mandell
Carlessness
Bent Street
Railroads Revert To Private Control Tonight In Cheyenne
As 12:01 a.m. marks the end of government operation, Union Pacific CG S and Burlington return to private management in Cheyenne. Changes focus on station reassignments and two paydays in March, with wage garnishment rules remaining for a short period.
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United States
Union Pacific
Colorado & Southern
Burlington Roads
Cheyenne
Federal Railroad
CG & S
Sixteenth Street
Capitol Avenue
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Bergertown
Prince Farouk
Sabiha
Sublime Port
Anti-Cleaners
Safe Bet Springs
Wolf
Dom
Janes Keeler
Woodsie
G.O.P
U.S. Prohibition
Roper
Goldstein's
John
Brotherhood
Harold E. Wanberg
O'Neill Street
Wanberg
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