Wool Growers Convene in Cheyenne For Education on Tariff Impact
The 49th annual convention of the National Wool Growers Association opens at 9 o'clock in the Elke home auditorium with music and aInvocation by Chaplain Stull. Cheyenne Mayor Gill and Governor Carey deliver welcome remarks as sessions educate the public on the wool tariff, production costs, and range management through exhibits and a full three day program led by officials from Idaho, Wyoming, Utah, and Colorado.
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National
Wool Growers’ Association
Elke
Stull
Cheyenne
Gill
Carey
W. McClure
McClure
England
South America
Wyoming
National Wool Warehouse and Storage Company
Bilis
KE. Hoath
United States
Deal
Turkey
Manale
G. C. Stull
United States Army
D. W. Gill
Joseph M. Carey
F. R. Gooding
Gooding
Idaho
A. J. Knollin
Chicago
Til
Credenti Rerognittee
Teitae Aerate
S. W. McClure
D. O. Lively
San Addreas
A. F. Potter
United States Forest Service
Washington
Department of Animal Husbandry
Colorado Agricultural College
Fort Collins
Colo
J. PD. Holliday
Arthur E. Gill
Boston
Mass
J. D. Noblitt
Cokeville
Wye
R. A. Raiigay
Bureau of Animal Industry
Washington, D. C
Harryb
Elke Home
Plains
The
Frank RF. Gooding
George Atatin
Salt Lake City
Duglae Alfeen of Cincinnati Rede weed the first glove
In 1884 Duglae Alfeen of Cincinnati Rede weed the first baseball glove on the left hand, marking an early milestone in the sport.
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Duglae Alfeen
The
Cincinnati Rede Weed
Wool Growers Smoker Hosted by Commercial Club
The Commercial club invites wool growers delegates and city officials to a smoker tonight honoring the wool growers convention. All club members are urged to attend for a social gathering and reunion with old friends.
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Commercial Club
Wool Growers
Ceity Council
Legislature
Army
Shaw Hits Bank Scheme
The hearing before the House subcommittee on banking and currency featured former Secretary of Currency Leslie M. Shaw warning that a central reserve bank would be absolutely controlled by Wall Street. Professor Lawrence Laughlin of the University of Chicago discussed how a proposed divisional reserve bank would operate.
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Washington
Leslie M. Shaw
National Monetary Commission
Wall Street
Lawrence Laughlin
University of Chicago
House
Banking
Boundary Dispute Between Texas and New Mexico Referred to Judge Scott
President Taft to hear final boundary issue after talks with Secretary Fisher Senator Culberson and Representatives Burleson Smith and Curry. Boundary commissioners have failed to agree and Taft will ask Judge Sam R. Scott to come to Washington for resolution of southwestern Texas territory dispute.
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Washington
Jan
Texas
New Mexico
Taft
Fisher
Culberson
Burlesor
Smith
Curry
Sam R. Scott
Army officers meet in Washington to discuss reorganization plan
In Washington on January 8, most of the army officers in actual general command gathered under an order from Secretary Stimson for a conference. The meeting aims to shape future army organization, following a summer movement when the war college proposed an extensive reorganization plan.
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Washington
Ear Department
Stimson
War College
Cubans Duel No Serious Harm After Sword Fight
In Havana on January 1, Colonel Orestas Ferrars speaker of the house of representatives and journalist Miguel Coyula fought a sword duel. Neither was seriously hurt as Ferrars anger over Coyula’s article prompted the clash.
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Havana
Orestas Ferrars
House of Reprtives
Miguel Coyula
Ferrars
Coyula
Yankees Boost Gem Stock in London Report
Premier diamond mine company cites rising U S demand for diamonds as cause of huge dividends of 350 and 600 percent. The company notes U S gem demand growing at a remarkable pace with Tarasvan mine production up 218 258 carats and average diamond value up 25 percent.
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London
United States
Tarasvan
Nero villa uncovered near Anzio shore in Rome
Submerged remains of Nero's villa were found about 200 yards from Anzio shore surfacing after storms. A colossal female head and broken statuary columns emerged along the seashore with other submerged Roman buildings and temples. Government archaeological department to begin explorations.
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Rome
Nero
Anzio
Archaelogical Department
Wonderful Response to the Leader Pagain Days Offer
Wyominge people know a good proposition when they see it. The Leader announced low bargain day subscription rates and hundreds subscribed from one town as men rallied to help others join. Offer ends at 12 o clock night January 11th. Subscriptions: 50 cents daily paper for one year or 1 dollar for three months.
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Mall
A. Eh
Wyoming Education Chief Urges Broad School Control Changes
Mrs. Rose Bird Maley, Wyoming State Superintendent of Public Instruction, forwards her report ending April 1912 to Governor Carey. She urges radical changes to county superintendent powers, office placement in county seats, hiring restraints, consultation on school buildings, and higher salaries. The document outlines state education finances, enrollment, and a move toward a uniform text book system, plus charities and prison costs. It also notes a separate veterinary report proposing a deputy and higher pay for veterinarians.
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Rose Bird Maley
Carey
Dent
Wyoming
Publle
Charities
State Board of Charities and Reform
Maley
Houx
Baird
Forsythe
Makinly
B. PF. Davis
Davie Alee
Lawe
Davie
Deadoeld
Davis
Man contesting aunt’s will in Worcester probate case
In Worcester Massachusetts the law firm Sullivan and OConnell act for relatives of Mary G. Towne as they contest her will. The estate exceeds 100000 dollars and charities stand to receive 13000. Nephews William A. Brown of Wyoming and Ovcar Brown of Utah argue distributions favor nonrelatives. If successful the contestants gain a 1000 dollar bequest and a nonequitable division among heirs. Henry H. Harris leads the defense supporting the will’s allowances.
Firemen threaten strike after arbritration talks fail
Arbitrate or strike was the choice tonight for 24 000 firemen from 50 eastern railroads as managers rejected the Erdman law arbitration proposal. They offered a seven person committee or a seven member tribunal with appointments by the railroads union and federal labor commissioner.
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New York
Jan
Rodks
Citrus Pruitt Loss Breaks Growers Market Prices
In Los Angeles on a January market day, citrus growers face a twenty five million dollar loss from a three day freeze. Oranges rise 50 cents per box and grapefruit up 25 cents per box in wholesale markets.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Jan
Concensus
Wilson Has Conference With Gore and Smith
Trenton New Jersey January 8. President elect Wilson met for three hours with Senators Hoke Smith of Georgia and Thomas P. Gore of Oklahoma. They discussed tariff and currency matters and a program for the extra session of Congress.
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Trenton
N. J
Wilson
Hoke Smith
Thomas PB. Gore
Oklahoma
Peace waiting at Adrianople as conference stalls
London dispatch reports HPalkwo delegates expect Adrianople to surrender to the siege or yield under pressure from the powers. The conference delays action hoping the issue resolves itself with possible transfer of Adrianople to the powers and then to the allies, while Turkish garrison exits with honors preserving religious and property rights to Turkey. Austria has failed to demonstrate despite Serbia evacuating the Adriatic coast.
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London
Hpalkwo
Adrianople
Garridgen
Turkey
Austria
Bervia
Adriatic
Pottery Schedule Hearings Signal Stable Domestic Industry
Washington hearings before the House Ways and Means Committee focus on glass and earthenware schedules. Chairman Underwood expresses satisfaction with competitive conditions in the pottery industry and signals a guarded tariff approach to support American enterprise amid foreign competition.
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Washington
Jan
Amerivag Enterprisea
Capital
Athioa
Nderwood
House
Republican editor accuses Star Valley Mormons of vote selling
Tribune reports claim Diamondville Glencon and Oakley elections were influenced by a gang bribing voters including Mormon residents. The piece denounces attacks on witnesses and alleges foreign birth voters coerced or paid to back Democrats, with prosecutions anticipated and contests ongoing.
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Republican State Central Committee
Kemmerer
Tri- Dune
Republican Committee
Warren
Washington
Ivan S. Jones
Diamondville
Glencon
Oakley
Bowery
Tribune
Star Valley
Ike Fairview
Etna
Board of
Ertion
Crew of Rosecrans Perish in Awful Storm
ASTORIA Oregon January 8 Fred Peters quartermaster of the oil tank Steamer Rosecrans drifted ashore on a plank after five hours at sea He recounts how the wrecked crew met death at the Columbia River mouth Captain Johnson stayed at his post though his leg was broken Eight men stood watch 28 were in berths The wheelman mistook North Head light for a lightship and steered the vessel onto rocks The vessel broke apart and boats failed to launch Peters floated five hours to shore
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Astoria
Oregon
Fred Peters
Columbia River
Tioga
Johnson
Peters
North Head Ljpet
Raleigh man mistook gasoline for corn liquor fuel fire rescue
Col T W Davie of Raleigh recalled a near disaster after drinking from a bottle he mistook for corn liquor. He lit a cigar and his breath caught fire, flames quickly extinguished by his own quick action. A cold prevented him from tasting or smelling the difference between gasoline and corn liquor.
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Raleigh, N. C
Col
T. W. Davie
Raleigh
Graft Pups’ Skin Used on Boy Burn Victim
Eight puppies’ skin grafts were placed on seven year old Ralph Kerls in St Louis after a December 6 clothing fire. Most of the injured area is covered and surgeons plan to graft skin from five more dogs.
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ST. Louis
Rarph Kerls
Meeting on Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger decree terms
Negotiations to shape the court mandated dissolution of the Union Pacific Southern Pacific merger resumed with Attorney General Wickersham and Union Pacific representatives. Officials hope to move beyond the plan that would distribute Union Pacific stock pro rata to stockholders, excluding defendants. Also: Comptroller Murray told a House committee that current banking laws fail to curb personal compensation and bank officer loans, urging stronger regulation and examination.
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Wablington
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Supreme Court of the United States
Wickersham
Itte
Washington
National Bank
Lawrence
O. Murray
House
Archbald Impeachment Trial Opens With Bitter Attacks
Judge Robert W. Archbald faces impeachment proceedings as the House presents its case in the commerce court. Representative Sterling of Lifvaie opens with sharp charges saying Archbald’s conduct harmed public trust and involved railroad ties. Trial proceedings are expected to continue into tomorrow with defense counsel preparing further argument.
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Washington
Robert W. Archbald
Commerce Court
Ttn
House of Representatives
Sterling
Lifvaie
Archbald
Tomorris
Archbuld
Shipping combination dominates Atlantic trade claims
Testimony before the House Merchant Marine Committee described a shipping combination that controlled commerce with strong profits. A former patron recounted methods to keep independents out of trade and split markets. W H Douglas of New York stated a German and American line alliance controlled the Atlantic, with London steamer men manipulating trade routes at will.
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Washington
Jan
London
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Ore
M. E. Knowles
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Pagain
Mrs. Maley
East
Gore
Rosecrans
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