Legislature Organizes as Governor Readiness Looms
The legislature organized with Democrats in control and political harmony as Senator J. W. Todd was named senate president and Representative W. K. Jones speaker. They prepared to await the governor’s message and push the prohibition submission bill, likely Senate Bill No. 1, to clear the way for other work.
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J. W. Todd
Buffalo
Senate
W. K. Jones
Cheyenne
House of Representatives
Todd
8. Skovgard
Basin
Joseph Hare
Joseph Schaeffer
Anna Krajlock
Bheriden
Cme
Sanne
Saler
Colorado Looms Large in Prohibition Moves
The upcoming Colorado legislature faces bills restricting liquor importation and limiting orders from outside the state. Proposals include a blanket prohibition on liquor imports for personal use and a rule allowing only state citizens to order liquor, with blanks issued by county clerks.
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Wyoming
Colorado
Supreme Court
Petition Court 10 Sets Aside Oil Verdict
In district court stockholders of Mexico Wyoming Petroleum seek to set aside a $161,000 judgment to Grand Dome Oil of California and stop bankruptcy. Judge Mentzer's ruling was used as a basis for bankruptcy in U S court. Denver attorney Tom ODonnell accuses fifty seven fraud varieties. company officers claim rivals seek to seize its property. The dispute spans Denver Cheyenne and Thermopolis courts and is highly contested.
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Mexico-Wyoming Petroleum Company
Mentzer
Grand Dome O 1 Company
California
Grand Dome
J. N. Stoddard
United States
Mexico-Wyoming Company
Mexico Wyoming Company
Tom O'Donnell
Denver
O’donnell
Cheyenne
Thermopolis
Greece Backs Peace Effort in Note to U S
Athens January 9 Greece fully supports President Wilson’s peace program in a reply to his note conveyed to American minister Garrett Croppers. The government says Greece heartily aligns with the effort in behalf of peace.
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Athens
Wilson
Garrett Croppers
Greece
Pecae
Buffalo Bill Cody Weak but Living in Denver
Denver January 9 Buffalo Bill Cody remains resting quietly though doctors offer little hope for recovery. He showed notable strength through the day as his condition is closely watched by his physician and family.
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Denver
William F. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Sixty Horses Die In Fire At Denver Stockyards
A Denver stockyards fire destroyed about sixty horses in the horse barn with damages estimated at 75000 dollars. The blaze, whose cause is unknown, temporarily threatened the entire yard complex.
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Denver
Weber Saloon Robbery by Two Bandits Sparks City Alarm
The Plains Mercantile saloon at 216 West Fifteenth Street was held up just before 1 AM by two bandits who fired the cash register and rifled the bartender James J. Bagan’s pockets. The pair escaped through the side entrance toward Fifteenth Street with more than $100. One bandit approached the bar, chatted with Bagan about a beer, and claimed to be traveling from Casper to Laramie. Continued on page six.
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Plains Mercantile Company
West Fifteenth Street
James J. Bagan
Fifteenth Street
Bagan
Casper
Laramie
Senate Pay Bill to Make Capital Dry
The Sheppard bill to abolish saloons in the national capital after November passed the Senate 55 to 32 and heads to the House. An amendment to require a referendum failed 43 to 43. The bill bans liquor sales but allows personal use, with party lines not followed.
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Washington
Jan
National Capital
Senate
Lawson Fails to Produce at Leak Hearing
Thomas W. Lawson refused to name individuals he claimed were linked to a leak in the peace note. House Rules Committee debate grows, with members doubting the need for further inquiry as the hearing continues. Law son’s refusal prompts a bill to punish recalcitrant witnesses. Bernard Baruch denies having prior information about the president’s message.
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Lawson
Washington
Thomas W. Lawson
Congress
House Rules
House Rules Committee
House
Representative Caldwell
Bernard Baruch
Wilson
von Bethmann-Hollweg
Warehouse collapse in Cleveland leaves two dead
In Cleveland Ohio a five story warehouse of the Cleveland Storage company collapsed without warning. Three persons were badly injured two fatally and several others escaped with minor injuries as the structure gave way in the city.
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Cleveland, O
Jan
Cleveland Storage Company
Villa Advances Toward Chihuahua City
Government agents report Villa's main column moving toward Statevo with intent to attack Chihuahua City.
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EL Paso
Villa
Satevo
Chihuahua City
New York Board Urges Universal Military Service
A New York committee report backs universal military training under federal control as the best solution after studying the national guard, noting economic strain on guardsmen families and employers. It calls for an adequate standing force for border protection and urges expertise from military specialists to shape policy.
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New York
Committee On National Defense
John Purroy Mitchel
Reonse
Wil- Bod
Congress
Willard Straight
Cleveland H. Dodge
William N. Dykman
George W. Perkina
Alfred BE. Smith
Alexander M. White
John Mitchell
Mr. Mitchell
War Department
National Guard
New York State
Weather in Wyoming Fair Then Colder Thursday
The Wyoming forecast calls for fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with diminishing temperatures. A cooler Thursday brings a noticeable drop across the state, though conditions should remain dry.
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Wyoming
Thaw Indicted for Kidnaping and Assault in New York
Harry K Thaw indicted on charges of kidnapping Fred Jump Jr and assaulting him with a whip at the Hotel McAlpin New York. George O Hyrnes named as supporting body guard arrested in Philadelphia authorities seeking Thaw.
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Harry K. Thaw
New York
Matteawan Asylum
Stanford White
Fred Jump, Jr
Kansas City
George O'Hyrnes
Thaw
O'Hyrnes
Philadelphia
Thew
Young Gump
McAlpin
Vegalin
Gump
Long Beach
Black
Cal
Broadway
George F. O'Byrne
Fred Gump, Jr
Oliver Brower
Pittsburg
Russian Premier Quits As Teutons Continue Advance
Russian Premier Alexander Tripoli resigns and Prince Galit tine appointed premier. Romania invasion progresses on both fronts. 5,500 prisoners taken and Kerlin reports red river action. Greece pressured by Entente. Thessaly demands and prisoner releases urged. Russian forces repelled along the Hussein Helan front near the Gulf of Riga.
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Teutons
London
Alexander Tripoli
Prince Galittine
Council of the Empire
Rumania
Kerlin
Soutoe
Petrograd
Higa
Greece
Entente
Allie
Thessaly
Behlin
Jan
Sayville
Gulf of Riga
Torlay
Gulvenska
Meyer
Riga
Deficit Estimate Looms as House Leaders Meet
Washington report says Chairman Kitchin placed a deficit estimate of 495 million dollars at the session of Ole Wass Kod and Gomi Witter. Democratic members met to discuss revenue measures but no decision was reached. The OW MIT Lee will reconvene Thursday to continue talks.
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Washington
Jan
Kitchin
Ole Wass Kod
Gomi Witter
Tuwane
OW Mit Lee
Canadian Champion In Targeted Middleweight Bout
Canadian champion Lieber Weeks faces a prominent field in the middleweight division as top contenders from Australia and others compete for a $2500 prize in Cincinnati. Event highlights include the Canadian title scene and international challengers.
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Cincinnati
Lex
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Holiday
Prohibition
Hwever
James W. Crisman
Lincoln
L. Houx
Mexico
Wyoming Oil Company
U. S
Cody
Weber Saloo
Register of Plains Mercantile Co
Chihuahua
NEW York Board
Gotham
Mitchel
Fouth
Bronx Park
George C. O'Byrne
Maio Thaw
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