Wyoming Sheepherder Walter Turner Dies at Pittsburg
Walter Turner known as Stick Turner rose from a Rawlins range to world fame as an inventor of airbrake technology. He held nine patents and helped Westinghouse with the wind powered braking concept, briefly clashing with Vanderbilt before his death in a Pittsburgh hospital. Turner left an estate valued at about 700 000. He had distant ties to K W Turner a Wyoming sheepman.
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Walter Turner
Rawlins
Cheyenne
Turner
Wttle
Westinghouse
Vanderbilt
Pittsburg Inn Hospital
K. W. Turner
Republican Rally Urges Elect Republicans to Save Country
Chicago January 10 delegates denounced Bolshevism and urged choosing a Republican president to avert future terrors. Women sat on the council for the first time as leaders spoke of plans for the next campaign. Chairman Hays opened with a prayer and urged a memorial fund for former President Theodore Roosevelt.
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Chicago
Hays
Igte
Roosevelt
Poplards
Orm
Wilson to partially back Italy amid peace talks
Paris January 10 President Wilson has nearly decided his stance on Italy’s claims and informed Premier Orlando. He favors meeting key Italian demands while recognizing Yugoslav aspirations, aiming for internationalization to avoid eastern military threats without granting full Adriatic control.
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Paris
Wilson
Italy
Orlando
Adriatic
United States
California Senate Ratifies Prohibition Amendment
California Senate votes 25 to 14 to ratify the national prohibition amendment. The Associated Press reports Sacramento on January 10 as the Assembly has not yet acted on the measure.
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Associated Press
Sacramento
Senate of California
Assembly
Tour Europe Boston Delegation Plans European Inspect Tour
A large party of New England businessmen sails from New York aboard the steamship Lapland next week for inspection of Europe’s chief shoes and leather centers. The trip aims to acquaint American manufacturers with European trade unions and market practices.
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Boston
Mass
New England
New York
Lapland
Europe
Haugland
France
Italy
Belgium
Demobilization of Million Women Workers Proves Major Task
London officials warn demobilizing about one million women from munitions to civilian jobs will be a difficult reconstruction period. A government plan offers four dollars seventy five cents weekly for thirteen weeks if no new work is found, while eleven district councils coordinate local support and job transition efforts.
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London
Ministry of Labor
Labor Ministry
Cornella
President to be called in to quell New York strike
Washington reports urgency after marine workers strike disrupts New York harbor. President Wilson in Paris is expected to use his influence to secure a resumption of work while the War Labor Board blames boat owners for refusing arbitration and violating an agreement.
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Washington
Wilson
Paris
Department
White House
War Labor Board
Edge
New Jersey
Basin M. Manley
Governor to Recommend Memorial for Utah Troops
Salt Lake City January 10 Uteh plans a large memorial building to honor Utah men who served in the army and navy during the European war. Governor Simon Bamberger will propose in the legislative message for provision to build a memorial in the city, with a structure to honor all Utah men who entered the service.
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Salt Lakd Ity
Uteh
United States
Simon Bamberger
Utah
Flu Rumors Bend Back as Cases Decline at Week Start
Official figures show only four new cases yesterday and three the day before with nine on Wednesday, and no deaths for the week. Dr J W Conway says reopening theaters and public gatherings shows no ill effects, contradicting street rumors of an worsening influenza epidemic. The rumor that 14 new cases were reported on Thursday is false.
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J. W W. Conway
Health Office
Weather Outlook Saturday and Sunday
Generally fair conditions Saturday with warmer temperatures in the southwest. Light rain or snow possible in the extreme northwest. Sunday will be brightly colder with continued fair to improving conditions overall.
Memorial plans for regimental relics and national conventions
The text outlines ideas for a memorial building to honor local regimental men and relics. Proposals include a large structure to house the regimental flag and possibly national convention facilities. No firm plans have been finalized.
Fighting Continues as Strike Violence Rages in Buenos Aires
In Buenos Aires a fierce clash between strikers and police unfolds after nightfall with battles before the post office and attempts to seize the first district police station near the American consulate. General Delleplane commands about 4,000 troops, a 10,000 strong white guard is formed, and marines patrol the city as broader railways suspend service and press circulation is restricted.
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Buenos Aires
Delleplane
Radical Party
Garibaldi
Sun Ghat Kagome
Accling Lake
Ervey
Walch
Gold Discovery At Bear Lodge Sparks Sundance Stampede
Frank Rice reports a rich gold find on the western Bear Lodge slope near Sundance Wyoming. He says large deposits lie nearby and a spring influx of miners is expected as roads open. The find drew wide state attention as ore samples impressed observers.
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Frank Rice
Sundance District
Cheyenne
Sundance
Rice
Bear Lodge Range
Bear Lodge Country
Women Workers Urged to Step Down for Returning Soldiers
Miss Mary L. Mealich of the National League for Women's Service travels to Cheyenne to rally women in Wyoming to relinquish wartime jobs. The plan aims to return employment to soldiers and ease their readjustment, with about 200 000 women already urged to resign voluntarily.
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Mary L. Mealich
National League For Women's Service
Cheyenne
Ton
Strike Leaders Stand Firm in New York Tugboat Tieup
New York warship workers refuse eight hour concession as 16 000 tugboat and ferry crews vow to fight to finish. Secretary Baker visits but war department not drawn in. Exemptions recalled, affecting fire boats and island municipal and charitable sites. No current food or coal shortage, but subway and surface transit feared to halt.
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Associated Press
New York
AOU Flon
Baker
Ottawa
War Department
Eiher
Carlings
Women in Wyoming face jobs as soldiers return
The article discusses Wyoming women in industry amid World War I leaving jobs for returning soldiers. It notes a split in views on holding positions, with many willing to relinquish posts while others demand equal pay and status. It mentions shortages of kitchen help and a rise in stenographers, shop workers, and elevator operators.
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Committee On Labor
Same
Uth Ae
Crue
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