Witness Emil Matson Testifies In 1912 WyomingElection
Emil Matson testifies in Diamondville Lincoln county Wyoming about his moves from Washington Minnesota and Finland arriving Kemmerer in early April 1912. He confirms voting in the November 1912 Diamondville precinct election after registration at Daly hotel and without being personally asked questions. The examiner notes the defense objected to immaterial questions.
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Emil Matson
Diamondville
Lincoln County
Wyoming
Washington
Spokane
A. Kemmerer
Minnesota
Finland
Kemmerer
A. Daly Hotel
Kennedy
Prosperity Unprecedented in U S Manufacturing in 1912
Washington Jan. 17 Prosperity never before equalled in U S history marked manufacturing during 1912 according to a federal bureau statement. Statisticians base claims on manufacturing material imports and domestic material movement to factories. Values of materials for manufacturing imported reached a record over $925 000 000 for the year.
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Washington
United States
Federal Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Reservation Frauds Charged in Indian Lands Case
Washington January 17. A House committee on expenditures in the interior department accuses gross frauds on the White Earth Minnesota Indians. It claims the allotment process favored agents and that Major James McLaughlin failed to protect Indian interests. It urges Congress to address the anomalous control over $1 billion in tribal property and notes partiality by Simon Michalet in allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
White Earth
Minnesota
James Mclaughlin
Interior Department
Congress
Commissioner of Indian Affairs
United States
Simon Michalet
Senate deadlock slows Taft appointments after session adjourns
Washington Jan 17 The split between Democrats and Republicans over Taft administration appointments deepened after the senate executive session adjourned with no progress. Army posts remain under review as Democrats demand a conference committee before moving forward.
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Washington
Taft
Senate
Democratic plan hints wood pulp paper tariff cut
Washington reports Democrats aim to reduce the tariff on wood pulp and print paper while keeping duties on tobacco cigars and similar goods. The measure follows testimony before Ways and Means about revenue needs and paper industry impacts, with publishers urging lower restrictions and cheaper imports.
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Washington
Jan
Congress
House Committees On
United States
Common Sense Gowns Now in Vogue in Paris
New York dispatch reports fashion expert Charles Kurzman returning from Europe with insights on Paris styles. He notes draped one piece gowns, hidden slits, collarless lines, soft corsets, and sombre street wear in black navy blue and brown with browns favored.
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New York
Paris
Charles Kurgman
Europe
Kurzman
Ecelor
Denver Stock Meeting Chooses Jautro President
H A Jautro of Bakersfield re elected president of the American National Livestock Association at a Denver meeting Phoenix Ariz Jan. Denver defeated El Paso for the next convention. Other officers were re elected. Resolutions backed the Lever bill for federal open range supervision and opposed tariff cuts on cattle meat wool sheep and hides while endorsing physical valuation of railroads for rate bases.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Jan
Iff
H. A. Jautro
Bakersfield
Cal
American National Livestock Association
Denver
EB Paso
Valet Brant Pardoned by Governor in New York Case
Albany January 17 Governor Bulwer pardoned Folke B Brant former valet to Mortimer L Sebitt a New York banker who had received a 30 year burglary sentence. Clemency was granted with conditions that Brant not reflect on anyone's character and that Sebitt would not oppose if the clemency was not based on defamatory statements.
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Albany
Bulwer
Folke B. Brant
Mortimer L. Sebitt
New York
Sebitt
Brant
Baby shipping query to Postmaster General stirs curiosity
A Port McPherson Georgia reader asks Postmaster General Hitchcock how to ship a baby by parcel post, noting their home lacks a child and wondering about wrapping specifications and allowed parcel post regulations. The letter claims Hitchcock is a bachelor and requests guidance on lawful shipment.
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Georgia
Washington
Dees
Hitchcock
Port McPher- 800
Washington, D. C
Pennsylvania
Mr. Hitchcook
Proposal for Human Typhoid Breeder Operation
Sacramento report details Marty Olsen, labeled a typhoid incubator, who has caused 30 cases and three deaths, surpassing the Typhoid Mary record. While aboard ships he spread the disease, was detained, released on probation, and may undergo gall bladder operation to remove germs.
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Sacramento
Cal
Marty Olsen
Mary
New York
Olsen
United States Marine Hospital
Army of Organiame
Powers' Note on Balkan War Presented to Porte
London dispatch reports the European powers' collective note on southeastern Europe to be presented to the Turkish government in Constantinople. Turkish delegates stay in London awaiting a prompt answer, with Rechad Pasha stating orders to remain.
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London
Europe
Turkey
Constantinople
Rechad Pasha
McCombs Not for Cabinet in Wilson Administration
Dudley Field Malone, son-in-law of Senator James A. O'Gorman, has been offered and accepted the post of Secretary to President-elect Wilson. He will assume duties after March 4. William F. McCombs, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, will refrain from all official and political activity after the inauguration on March 4, per his physicians advice.
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McCoombs
New York
Dudley Field Malone
James A. O'Gorman
Wilson
William F. McCombs
Democratic National Committee
Washington
McCoomba
Son
Burnett-Pillingham immigration bill passes after turmoil
The Burnett Pillingham immigration bill including a literacy test for admission passed the House late today after hours of parliamentary turmoil. The measure moved through prior stages amid strong opposition but was finally approved without relenting.
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Washington, Inn
House
Personal notices of winter travel and departure plans
Mrs. Pitt Covert departed on No. 1 last night to spend the winter in California. Mr. Chapman and James Dolan will leave Gunday for a trip to Cuba. Mrs. Chapman will accompany them as far on Washington.
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Pitt Covert
No. 1
California
Mr. Chapman
James Dolan
Cuba
Chapman
Washington
Weather forecast for Wyoming and surrounding area
The forecast calls for fair conditions in the south with light snow in the north on Saturday. Sunday should see snow and warmer temperatures in the northern and outer regions.
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Washington
Jan
Wyoming
The Man of the Hour Martin Pratt Elected Speaker
Martin L Pratt newly elected speaker of the house comes from Wisconsin and Minnesota roots. He ran a Pratt Brothers store in Powell after early schooling and a six year term as Yellow Medicine county superintendent. He downplays personal details and aims to run a businesslike session with progressives in influence.
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Martin L. Pratt
Pottage County
Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin
Yellow Medicine County
Minnesota
Achouls
Pratt
Wyoming
Powell
Pratt Brothers
House of Representatives
Mr. Pratt
Platina
Cormi
Ittee
Mrs Corey Hosts Gay Dance at Parting Party in New York
The New York report describes a lively party at Sherry's with Mrs. William Pike Corey hosting guests for an accompanist recital by Mrs. Jack Anderson. The event featured dances at midnight and ornate chatter from foreign observers, with Mr. Corey expressing joy as the crowd sang and danced into the early hours.
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Mrs. Corey
Chiat Sou
Mra
Jace Anderson
Nas
Andre de Fonquienes
Mige
Sara Geragh
Meadows
Corey
Andre de Fouquieres
Parle
de Fouquieres
Aroorton
New York
Mr. and
Mye
Divine Sarah Ohio Birth Claim Sparks Family Debunking
Pittsburg furniture dealer William Bernhardt asserts divinely famed Sarah Bernhardt was born and raised in Struthers Ohio before moving to Paris at 18. He cites family lines from Germany and claims to prove the French star’s Ohio roots, while acknowledging debate over her debut and career.
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Pittsburg
Sarah Bernhardt
Struthers
Ohio
Paris
William Bernhardt
Clay Street
Bernhardt
Devievea
Sarah Fas
Peter Bernhardt
Geymehy
Sarah
Struthers-O
Notable Society Figures Listed in Wedding Announcements
The clipping names numerous high profile guests and hosts including Mr and Mrs William Astor Chanler Mrs Andrew Carnegie Mr and Mrs William H. Corey Mme Gadeki Miss Tella Allen Miss Elele De Wolfe Mrs Mary Burke and other social notables. The list highlights a gathering of prominent families and associated figures across society circles.
Poincare Elected President of France After Turmoil
Premier Raymond Poincare won the presidency by a narrow margin in the national assembly at Versailles amid heated scenes. The vote tally on the second ballot gave Poincare 488 to Jules Paris 206 with other candidates receiving smaller totals. A disturbance by a protestor and heavy security marked the day as officials prepared for the new administration.
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Versailles
France
Raymoend Poincare
Republic of
Franive
National Assembly
Eartier
Lehet
Premioy
George Clemenceau
National Congress
MM. Poincare
M. Poincare
Aristide Hiiand
Justices
L. L. Klotx
Finance
M. Briand
M. Klotz
Poincare
de Mouale
Paul Boncour
Palace of Versailles
M. Menzie
M. Boncour
Jules Pama
Alexandre Millerand
Alfred Mascurand
Theophile del Coume
Antonin Dubert
Henri Rochefort
Blanks
Raymond Pineare
Jules Paris
Marie Eoluard Vaillant
Hlso
Paris
Raymond Poincare
Republic
Fernand David
Commerce
Agriculture
Louis XIV
Congress
Signeta
Das
Antonin Dubest
Senate
Darity
Margate
Frontier Show Management in Question For 1973
Local business leaders urge a change in Cheyenne arena management for the Frontier celebration. Criticism targets last year’s events and the Denver Post Race, calling for a new committee to hire independent organizers and horses from outside the Irwin show.
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Frontier Committee
Charlie Irwin
Rwin
Cheyenne
Industrial Committee
Bonds $113,500 San Francisco release for Tveltmoe case
Bonds totaling $145,000 for Olaf A. Tveltmoe’s release were sent to U.S. Attorney Miller in Chicago. The bonds were approved by U.S. Commissioner Krull, with Tveltmoe’s wife posting the largest single bond of 74,000.
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San Francisco
Olaf A. Tveltmoe
Indianapolia
United States
Miller
Chicago
Krull
Trehmoe
Avatrian Joe Coich Indicted in Riot Destruction
An Avatrian named Joe Coich faced charges today for his role in a riot on January 17 in Los Angeles. A group torn American flags during the disturbance, with Coich and several companions involved in the clashes.
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Angeles
Joe Coich
Jan. J
Anta
Taft Nominates Joint Service Register of the Land Office
President Taft sent to the Senate the nomination of Joint Service as register of the Land Office at Ploree. The brief notice records the nomination details and the engagement announced from Washington on January 17.
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Washington
Taft
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