Cheyenne Fire Chief Urges Fire Codes and Inspector
Fire Chief Ed P. Taylor urges Cheyenne to adopt a fire escape ordinance and new building and electrical codes. He cites the Inter Ocean fire tragedy as tied to slow response and urges immediate action, including appointing a competent electrical inspector. The 213 alarms last year marked a department record with locomotives sparking 74 fires and numerous blazes from defective vents and heaters.
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Chéyenne
Ed. P. Taylor
Io Big
City Commission
Inter Ocean
Taylor
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Gun suspect in auto flight captured near Cheyenne
Ed Veel wanted in Colorado for an alleged attempt on his brother in law John Thomas of Eaton was arrested south of Cheyenne by Sheriff Pat Hayes and Sgt Mc Farland. The car was driven by Irwin King who said Veel paid him $10. Veel and Thomas, both Eaton sugar factory workers, met at shift change and an alleged quarrel led to gunfire with Thomas wounded in the back and hand but not seriously.
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Ed Weel
Colorado
John Thomas
Eaton
Cheyenne
Pat Hayes
McFarland
Irwin King
Veel
Ault
Greeley
King
Vael
Thomas
Thwarted Love Sparks Murder Plot Across States
Mazie Colbert of Warren sought revenge for a rejected match with a Pittsburgh family member, leading to a sensational murder mystery. Philadelphia detectives question a New York woman as DA Rotab probes links and possible letters from Bernard W. Lewis of Pittsburgh, who died by his own hand in Atlantic City.
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Pittsburg
Mazie Colbert
Warren
Wenman Lewis
Bernard Wesley Lewis
Atlantic City
Mazie
Lewis
Exchange Hotel
Pennsylvania
Fance
Kane County
Aow
Gage
Erle
East
Philadelphia
New York
Mario Colbert
Broad Street
Thomas H. Smith Lato
Masie Colbert
Bernard W. Lewis
Buffalo Bill Cody Fatally Stricken After Final Prognosis
Denver reports Col. William F. Cody known as Buffalo Bill showed signs of collapse after a physician said he had 36 hours to live. He murmured about going to the big show before lapsing into unconsciousness and began arranging his estate as his condition worsened.
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Denver
Col
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Cody
Fokshan Falls 10 Invaders Fall as Teutons Drive North
The German field marshal Von Mackensen reports capture of Fokshani with 4000 prisoners and many cannon as troops press into Moldavia. Galatz is in danger while Russians retreat from Ponticheschi with heavy casualties. Alt Riga regions claim 800 prisoners in a three day battle. Volhynia advances fail.
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Associated Press
Moldavia
von Mackensen
Fokshani
Galatz
Danube
Petrograd
Ponticheschi
Portuguese Officers Arrive in France to Join Western Front Fight
Officers of the Portuguese expeditionary force have arrived in France to begin actual participation in combat. They express eagerness to engage the enemy, wear uniforms similar to French with British touches, and are equipped with seventy five millimeter field guns as part of their division. The group displays strong training and keen grasp of western battle tactics.
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France
Portugal
Republicans Yield as Democrats Stand Firm on Prohibition
Wyoming political groups move toward statewide prohibition submission with both parties endorsing the measure. Democrats unite behind the Casper platform, Republicans yield to avoid splits, selecting caucus leaders in the Senate and House. Todd and Jones lead race for top posts as factions settle positions and aim for a harmonious session.
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Wyoming
Casper
Todd
Jones
J. W. Toad
Buffalo
Johnson County
Senate
W. K. Jones
House of Representatives
Democrata
Kendrick
Parteh House
House
Plan Proposes Soldiers May Quit Army at Will
Senate subcommittee on Universal Service heard Capt. George Mosely and Major William Harlee present divergent military policy views. Major Harlee urged universal training while opposing universal service. He proposed a radical plan allowing soldiers to leave the service at will.
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U.S. Army
Washington, Jan
United States
Senate
Universal Service
George Mosely
General Staff
William Harlee
Marine Corps
Harkee
Fate of Eight Hour Law Argued Before Supreme Court
The Adamson act constitutionality challenge was heard at the U S Supreme Court with arguments continuing toward a decision in weeks. Solicitor General Davis contended Congress could regulate hours of service and wages. railroads pressed their position led by Walker D. Hines. The case originated from Judge Hook’s Kansas City ruling nullifying the law as unconstitutional.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Congress
John W. Davis
Judge Hook
Kansas City
Carriera
Hook
Walker D. Hines
Arthur Miller
Missouri
Davis
Marvin Underwood
G. Carroll Todd
Frank Hagerman
United States
Francis M. Wilson
Kansan City
Alexander New
Henry C. Ferris
Oklahoma
Gulf
Railroad
Department of Justice
Senate
Wilson
Leak probe yields no evidence of pre note leakage
Washington Rome January hearing on alleged leak to Wall Street over Wilson peace note ends with no concrete proof. Thomas W Lawson delays contempt bar move while Secretary Tumulty and Secretary Lansing deny prior knowledge. Law son asserts leak evidence exists but refuses to name alleged leaker.
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Washington
Howe Rules Committee
Severa
Thomas W. Lawson
Wall Street
Wilson
Lawson
Joseph P. Tumult
Representative Wood
Bernard Baruch
Tamulty
Maleine Public Ag
Lansing
Her
Clong
Congress
Cheyenne Man Leads Wyoming Electoral Vote for Wilson
John L. Jordan of Cheyenne was chosen as the official credential bearer to carry Wyoming’s three electoral votes to Washington. Accompanied by A. M. Brock and Jamey P. Smith, the trio cast three votes for Woodrow Wilson and Thomas R. Marshall, to be delivered to Congress by the fourth Monday in January.
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John L. Jordan
Cheyenne
Cne
Wyoming
Washington
A. M. Brock
Buffalo
Jamey P Smith
Casper
Ani
Woodrow Wilpon
United States
Thomas NR. Marshall
Jordan Willl Fart
Will Aalst
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Rotab
Ure
Fokshan Falls
Teutons
Skovgard
J. C. Jefferis
Newcastle
J. W. Todd
Lincoln County
Thalt
Charles D. Ovatt
Albany County
Laramie County
U. S. Supreme Court
Jordan
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