Beck Seeks Local Use of Auto License Fees for Roads
Hon. Oscar Beck of Big Pitley Lincoln county and former legislator opposes the state highway commission plan. He argues motor license funds should be spent on highway improvements within each road district where licenses are issued, so residents see direct benefit. He notes opposition from Laramite County officials and their commission chairman Warren Richardson.
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Beck
Oscar Beck
Big Pitley
Lincoln County
State Board of Hvestock Commissioners
State Highway Commission
Stateway Commission
Mr. Beck
Notice to holders of city warrants Cheyenne 1919
Office of City Treasurer in Cheyenne Wyoming announces payment of all outstanding warrants upon presentation at the treasurer's office. Interest will cease on January 13, 1919. J. J. Showalter ex officio city treasurer.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
J. J. Showalter
Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank Services and Finances
The Wyoming Trust and Savings Bank offers Pais Book Accounts with 4 percent interest paid semiannually, and deposits earned $21,784.07 in 1918. It provides safety deposit boxes, will filing at no charge, and investment purchases. The bank emphasizes conservative leadership and shows cash in vault and amounts due from others.
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Pais
Ce Ies Reve Eser
Wyoming
Distillers Plan Fight Against Nationwide Prohibition
Three more states ratify the prohibition amendment bringing total to nineteen as Ohio Colorado and Oklahoma ratify. Distillers meet in Chicago to oppose the amendment and the wartime prohibition law set to take effect July 1, pledging resistance and legal action to block enforcement.
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Dy Associated Press
Chicago
Congress
Ohio
Colorado
Oklahoma
Kentucky
Virginia
Mississippi
South Carolina
North Dakota
Maryland
Mentona
Delaware
Texas
South Dakota
Massachusetts
Georgia
Florida
Michigan
United States
League of Nations plan outlined in Paris dispatch
Paris dispatches describe a proposed league with United States Great Britain France Italy and Japan as core members to preserve peace and administer justice. An arbitration court would be backed by arms and probation for central powers and neutrals showing self government and good faith. Progress hinges on President Wilson’s mid February return.
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Paris
League of Nations
United States
Great Britain
France
Italy
Japan
League
Wilson
England
Former Seattle mayor Heerman Gill dies of influenza
Heerman C. Gill former Seattle mayor aged 35 died in Seattle today from influenza. Gill had been elected mayor three times and recalled once. He faced trial tied to shielding illicit liquor figures, was acquitted, and had been in office since December 27.
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Associated Press
Seattle
Heerman C. Gill
Gil
Gul
Aillingoby Brothers
Cealers
GUI
Local Bank Seeks Confidence in Strength of Record
Oe 126,804 23 4 500 we Home Institution invites confidence in its strength of record and financial standing as reflected in its statements.
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Stock Growers National Bank
We Want Our Property Back Right Now Railroads Plan
Railroad executives urge Congress to adopt a system of unified private management with strong public oversight, including a transportation secretary in the president’s cabinet and a recognized Interstate Commerce Commission. The ICC recommends returning railroads to private control within a “reasonable period” and outlines government role in rates expansion financing and standards.
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J. C. Commission
Washington
Jan
Railrroad
Congress
Secretary of Transportation
Interstate Commerce Commission
Woolley
McAdoo
Villa Got 380000 In Weapons From German Agent
Evidence presented to a senate German propaganda inquiry shows Francisco Villa received 360000 worth of munitions paid by a German agent via the Mississippi Valley Trust of St. Louis. Major Humes said PF A Soonerfield funded the transfer with credit from Guaranty Trust in New York. Munitions were made in Alton Illinois and shipped to Epolito Villa in El Paso Texas.
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Washington, D. C
Jan. T
Francisco Villa
Mississippi Valley Trust Company
St. Louis
Senate
Majors Humes
Major Humes
PF. A. Soonerfield
Guaranty Trust Company of New York
Alton
Ill
Hepolito Villa
el Paso
Tex
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B. F. Yoder
Chas. W. Hirsig
E. W. Stone
Jess Yoder
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