Dry Republicans Seethe Over Speaker's Committees
A Wyoming House revolt unfolds as dry Republicans accuse Speaker W. K. Jones of tilting committee appointments to Wet leaders. The party discusses removing Jones from the rostrum while the Dry Three Pat Sullivan Dick Keenan Curtis Hinkle loom large as the revolt gains voice. The revenue bill sitter and committee battles set up a tense Monday session as lawmakers await action.
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House
Revenue Committee
Booth
Carben
Dunn
Campbell
White
Lincoln
Wymer
Sheridan
Higgins
Niobrara
Carroll O
C. D. Oviatt
Albany County
Republican Appointments Mock Democrats in Wyoming House
Democratic leaders in Cheyenne express amusement and protest over committee assignments by Speaker Jones and Gov Gulli man. They accuse pro prohibition forces of shaping the lineup to block reform and provoke a partisan clash while pledging to pursue progressive measures with independent Republicans.
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House
Jones
Cheyenne
Cc. L. Hinkle
Can
Gulliman
Denver's Use of Buffalo Bill Burial For Advertising?
Wyoming residents protest Denver plans to bury Colonel William F Cody on Hart Mountain near the city. They argue the pioneer's death should honor Wyoming and its people, not serve Denver's tourist promotion. The issue draws state wide concern in Cheyenne and Cody.
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William P. Cody
Wyoming
Denver
Hurtfalo Dmn
Colonel Cody
Beaver
Cody
Yellowstone Park
Hart Mountain
Cheyenne
Buffalo Bill
Wyoming seeks to ban white slave traffic nationwide
Representative H B Spencer of Sheridan pushes a bill to ban white slave importation into Wyoming for any purpose. The measure would make trafficking a felony with fines up to 3000 dollars and 3 years in prison. A second section targets false accusations to extort money, with harsher penalties. He cites Diamondville investigations and urges swift action to curb open vice.
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Wyoming
H. 8
Spencer
Sheridan
Diamondville
Italy
Another Girl Murder Case Puzzles Police
A new murder mystery in Columbus mirrors the Maf sho Colbert case. The victim, Mama Mimon, 25, from a prominent Grafton family, was found with neck wound and a head bullet. An occupant used the name G. V. Vem Breet, of Chicago.
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Columbus
Masho Colbert
Mama Mimon
Grafton
W. Wax
Erage
G. V. Vem Breet
Chicago
Dire Disaster to U. S. Is Predicted by Ex-War Chief
Former War Secretary L. M. Garrison warned in New York that unless U S problems are settled soon the nation must mourn in sackcloth and ashes. He urged that foreign relations remain above party considerations and that leaders who misled the public will face harsh judgment.
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U. S
New York
L. M. Garrison
Bose
Lawson Again to Be Called on Leak Case Signals
Washington January 12. The house rules committee will summon Thomas W. Lawson, Boston financier, to name the congressman who allegedly told him of a cabal involving a cabinet member a congressman and a broker to profit from stock on official secrets. If Lawson refuses, contempt charges are expected. The plan followed a partisan clash as Cantrill of Kentucky urged writing the questions and citing Lawson if unanswered, granting five more days for report.
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Washington, D. C
House Rules Committee
Thomas W. Lawson
Boston
Lawson
House
District Court
Cantrill
Kentucky
Plan Now to Make Alaska Bone Dry Too
Washington January 12. At a hearing before the house territories committee on a drastic prohibition bill for Alaska it was learned there are four retail dealers and six brewers in the territory. Secretary Houston indicated the committees would report the bill favorable and that its effect would be to make the territory bone dry.
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Washington
Alaska
House Territories Committee
Houston
Wyoming Weather Outlook Heads to Weekend
Fair conditions expected across Wyoming Saturday and Sunday with possible unsettled southern areas Saturday. Temperatures rise on Sunday as high pressure shifts and south portions face greater moisture.
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Wyoming
Ancre Battle Waged Britons Raid Section
Berlin reports infantry actions north of the Ancre River with two British attacks and ongoing combat. French forces press prisoners and gains as fighting continues in Moldavia and the Vosges, while the Turks claim sinking a British cruiser in the eastern Mediterranean. The loss of the Italian battleship Regina Margherita is announced with 600 sailors lost.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Ancre
France
Arras
Priesonere
Vosges
Moldavia
von Mackensen
Braila
Galatz
Anzeigzer
Baslea
Switzerland
Riena Margherita
Avolna
Albania
Wrist Watch Boom In London Amid War Profits
London reports a surge in cheaper jewelry as munitions pay boosts buying power. Demand for wrist watches rises, spurring shipments from Switzerland of thousands of watches and cases, with Britain processing large numbers since early 1916. A new government rule bans gold imports, dampening the trade though silver watches are not mentioned.
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London
Switserland
Great Britain
Thaw to Face New York Trial After Recovery
At a conference in New York officials said no move will stop Harry Thaws transfer to New York. Thaw remains in a West Philadelphia hospital after an attempted self harm and an assault charge on a Kansas youth. His condition is improving and he may leave the hospital soon.
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New Yyork
Dan
Harry Thaw
New York
Thaw
Philadelphia
Phaw
Kingsland DuPont plant blast causes massive damage and fires
Massive explosions and fire at the DuPont Powder plant in Kingsland New Jersey destroyed a large facility and damaged surrounding areas. Officials report missing and injured, while authorities probe possible incendiary origins amid extensive shell and munitions losses.
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New York
Slaskell
DuPont Powder Company
Yonkers
New Jersey
Long Island
Hudson River
Bricken
Kingsland
Aft Kingsland
N. J
N Ssumindee
Jury Finds Mrs Crozier Killed Five Children and Herself
The coroner's jury returned finding that Mrs Reece Crozier killed her five children and herself at her ranch home on Wednesday, declaring her responsible for the deaths.
Funeral of Cady May Prove Largest Ever Held In West
The funeral of Colonel William F Cody known as Buffalo Bill Cody is expected to draw an immense crowd from across the West and nation. Gov. John Kendrick of Cheyenne, Johnny Kerker world rifle champion, Judge W L Wake of Cody, and many other dignitaries are invited. The service will be held in Denver with full military honors and the body interred at Lookout Mountain on Memorial Day.
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Bill Cady
Denver
Wyoming
Montana
Buffalo
Europe
Colonel Cody
Gov
John Kendrick
Cheyenne
Cody
Johnny Keker
New York
W. L. Wake
Wye
Colorado
Mount Noun
Kolphus Templar
Lookout Mountain
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