Torture Charges Rise Over Alcatraz Cage System
The National Civil Liberties Bureau alleges iron cage torture devices at Alcatraz used to compel conscientious objectors to work. Four inmates named Simmons Prosser Rudolph and Dart reportedly endure solitary confinement with no medical care, while the prison says cages are standing devices for those who refuse labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Charles D. Johnson
Alcatraz Island
San Francisco
National Civil Liberties Bureau
Albert DeSilver
Bureau
Washington
Baker
Robert Simmons
Johnson
Simmons
Prosser
Rudolph
Dart
Alcatraz
Progser
Record cattle sale at National Western Market hits new highs
Nine thousand feeder cattle were auctioned at the National Western Stock show in Denver marking the largest sale of its kind in western history. Prices set records with a Hereford car bred by F. F. Kuykendall of Raggen, Colorado selling for 26.75 and a Shorthorn car owned by Fred Weiss of Elizabeth, Colorado at 25.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
West
F. F. Kuykendall
Raggen
Colo
Fred Weiss
Elizabeth
Dutch Refusal to Surrender Exkaiser
London report says Holland refused Allies request for extradition of the ex Kaiser. Sir William Sutherland said Holland cited a technical point that extradition requires a direct Dutch demand, not action by a third country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Sutherland
Lloyd George
Holland
William
Passengers From Powhatan Transferred to Northern Pacific
All 234 aboard the disabled army transport Powhatan are offloaded to the ship Northern Pacific and en route to New York. After five days adrift in a storm with tow lines snapping, rescuers finally reached the vessel under good weather and without further incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Powhatan
Northern Pacific
Gompers Attacks Sedition Bills In Congress
Samuel Gompers leader of the American Federation of Labor denounces pending anti sedition measures as drastic and ill suited to curb radicals and communists. He says the bills would prohibit peaceful meetings to improve living conditions and may provoke the opposite of their intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
House Rules Committee
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Maes
Record Food Prices Jump in December 1913 Bureau Report
Washington January 22 Twenty two food articles reached record highs in the latest Bureau of Labor Statistics report showing prices 2.6 percent above November and 89 percent above December 1913. Of 44 foods surveyed in November to December 45th to 45th, 22 rose 12 fell and 4 held steady with gains from cabbage onions granulated sugar eggs potatoes raisins flour butter eggs fresh milk canned salmon lamb evaporated milk oleomargarine cheese macaroni rice canned peas and bananas by about 1 to 4 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Flu Situation Worsens in Chicago Area
Chicago reports a worsening flu and pneumonia outbreak with 2,086 new influenza cases in the 24 hours ending 6 p m and pneumonia cases rising from 4181 to 281.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mexican cowboy wounded by deserters near Paomas
I Duran a Mexican cowboy was said to be injured by four Black deserters from the US army near Paomas Chihuahua Tuesday night. He was taken to a Columbus hospital today his family's condition reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
I. Duran
Paomas
Chihuahua
Columbus
Trainmen Seek 40 Percent Pay Increase Demand
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with about 200000 members will press for a 40 percent wage rise. William G. Lee asked Director General Hines for a Tuesday meeting and convened 22 executive committee chairmen and grand lodge officers in Washington. The demand was first presented July 24, 1949 after President Wilson urged patience while costs were examined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Railroad Administration
William G. Lee
Hines
Grand Lodge
Washington
Wilson
Japan Ready to Hit Ball Hard
Premier Hara outlined Japan's policies toward Russia and China to the Japanese diet. He said the foremost world issue is China and Russia, and the success of the peace treaty depends on its spirit and operation. Japan will strictly carry out every term of the treaty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russia
China
Hara
Bipartisan talks press toward agreement on League pact reservations
Washington reports progress in the bipartisan committee toward a compromise on reservations to the League of Nations covenant Article 10. Leaders from both parties voiced optimism for a final settlement while public statements stressed no major changes to the Lodge language unless a definite outcome emerges. Senators Felinghuygen warned against binding terms, as negotiators seek the necessary 64 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oni Democrat
Hder
Felinghuygen
Senate
New Jersey
Republican
Navy Yard Sees Flood of Influenza Cases in Philadelphia
In the Philadelphia navy yard 100 influenza cases developed in the last 48 hours. The illness is mild with no malignant symptoms seen in the 1918 epidemic, authorities report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Railroads Show Gains In Eastern Region After Armistice
The eastern railroads report a gradual return to normal operations since the armistice and continued growth in freight. Passenger traffic remains heavy with increased volume since April, according to AL M. Martin regional director to Walker D. Hines.
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New York
AL M. Martin
Walker D. Hines
Denkine Not So Hard Pressed in Soviet Russia
London January 22 The Associated Press reports General Denkine the anti Bolshevik leader in southern Russia appears to hold a somewhat better position. A pause is expected after a long rapid offensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Denkine
Russia
Republican Committee Hosts Wyoming Officials Banquet
Invitations go out for a banquet Tuesday night January 27 at the Plains hotel. Wyoming state officers department heads and Republican members of the fifteenth state legislature will attend as the event closes the second day of the session. Chairman T. Blake Kennedy leads the state committee. The banquet follows expected adjournment after ratifying the national women suffrage amendment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains Hotel
Repubican State Central Committee of
Wyoming
T. Blake Kennedy
Americans Clash With Russian Detachment in Siberia
Two American soldiers were killed and one wounded in a clash with a Russian detachment led by General Semenoff near Teslokaya on January 20. Russian losses included five killed, one wounded, and 55 captured after an armored car attack. Americans repulsed the assault and captured the vehicle and its crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Semenoff
Teslokaya
War Department
Graves
Siberia
smiMfar
Flu Excuse in Novel Attack on Dry Law
Washington January 22 Representative Sabath of Illinois introduced a resolution arguing whiskey is needed as a cure for influenza which is increasing and proposing a 90 day suspension of the prohibition law requiring permits and reports from druggists doctors and others on medicinal liquor use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sabath
Illinois
Millerand Wins Confidence Vote in Turbulent Paris Chamber
In Paris the Millerand cabinet secured a 272 to 23 confidence vote amid tumult in the chamber. Over 300 deputies abstained as Flamerrion Daudet accused interior minister Jules Steeg of complicity with enemies, tying to Malvy and Callaux. The cabinet may replace Steeg or fall on future interior questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Chamber of Deputies
Alexandre Millerand
Alexandre Ribot
Millerand
Jules Steeg
Interior
Flamerrion Daudet
M. Steeg
Steeg
Louis J. Malvy
Joseph Callaux
Naval Board of Inquiry Convenes at Newport
The board of inquiry appointed by the navy department to investigate conditions at the naval training station here convened today with Rear Admiral Dunn presiding. The sessions will be secret and today’s meeting was devoted to organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
Navy Department
Naval Training Station
Dunn
Woman Named to Manage Campaign in Chicago
Mrs. Fletcher Dobyns of Chicago was appointed to take charge of women's work in Governor O. Lowden's Republican presidential campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fletcher Dobyns
O. Lowden
Nmination
Banker to Build on Hannifin Property
John McDonald cashier of the Cheyenne State Bank bought a lot at the Twenty first and House streets corner beside J. H. Walton and plans to erect a home on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannifin
John McDonald
The
Cheyenne State Bank
Twenty-first
J. H. Walton
Walk Out From Trial Proposed In Socialist Five Case
Tense moments arose as five suspended socialist assemblymen faced disloyalty charges. Chief defense counsel Morris Hillquit threatened a walkout over records, but the protest ended when documents were marked for identification and returned to their owners after committee accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Morris Hillquit
Louis M. Martin
Anna Stearns
Hillquit
Arthur B. Sutherland
Set
Cummings defends Edwards dinner attendance amid Bryan remarks
Homer S. Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee rebutted Bryan's claims. He said Bryan's comments are without merit and that his Newark dinner attendance with Governor Edwards did not link him to any bid for Edwards as Democratic candidate. Bryan demanded separation or resignation.
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Washington
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
William J. Bryan
Norfolk
Richmond
I. N. Edwards
New Jersey
Newark
Cummings
Bryan
Edwards
Gummings
False fire alarm leads to boy's private conference
Fire department responded to a false alarm yesterday morning but did not find a blaze. The boy who rang the alarm, Morris Freedman of 812 West Sixteenth Street, was caught and taken to the fire station for a private conference with Fire Chief G W Bates. his parents were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bates
Morris Freedman
West
Sixteenth Street
Porkless Rivers Bill Passed by House
Washington reports the house approved the porkless rivers and harbors appropriation bill with 12.4 million dollars. The vote was 167 to 25 after attempts to recommit to add river and harbor projects across the nation were rejected. Separately the house refused to allocate 12 million for Mississippi, Ohio and other river improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Mississippi
Ohio
Moore Held on Charge Stealing Army Goods
Bill Moore appeared before United States Commissioner Dan QC Gill in district court and was bound over for trial. His bond set at $750 as he faces charges of disposing of government property including shirts blankets and at least one army pistol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Moore
United States District Court
United States
Dan
Gill
City Council Members Improve From Illness
Two city commissioners Charles W. Hirsig and John J. McInerney are convalescing. Hirsig is not yet up but feeling better and may be out in a few days, while McInerney sat up last night and expects to be about again this week.
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Charles W. Hirsig
John J. McInerney
Mr. Hirsig
Mr. McInerney
Allison elected C. C. President
The Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce board elected Archie Allison as president with M. A. Kline as first vice president B. F. Yoder as second vice president and Harry Davis as treasurer The group will legally rename from Industrial club to Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce as directed at the previous meeting A general community gathering is planned for the third week in February with details to follow
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne Industrial Club
Archie Allison
M. A. Kline
B. F. Yoder
Harry Davis
The
Industrial Club
Bacharach proposes 1 percent sales tax shift in bill
A Republican representative from New Jersey introduced a bill to substitute a 1 percent tax on all merchandise for the war excess profits tax and other levies. The measure seeks to tax real estate transfers at 0.5 percent and would raise about three to four billion dollars annually while repealing roughly two billion in existing taxes.
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Washington
Bacharach
New Jersey
House
Ways and Means Committee
Two Depots In Use Here On March 1
The Colorado and Southern railway plans to move its freight and passenger business back to the old C. and S. station at Capitol avenue and Lincoln highway on March 1 as railroads return to private ownership. public sentiment favored a union station but no agreement was reached. The old station houses Cheyenne Fruit company and the Railroad Men's club. It is hoped the station clock will start keeping time again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado & Southern Railway
Capitol Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne Fruit Company
Railroad Men's Club
Pan Americans Discuss Transport and Finance
Washington reporters note delegates at the Pan-American Financial congress examined transportation and financial issues. Presentations of group conference recommendations sparked lengthy discussions with South and Central American representatives taking leading parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Financial Congress
Stolen Red Angora Chaps Recovered In Cheyenne
Police recovered a pair of red angora chaps and a horse hair bridle with a silver mounted bit stolen from Martin Peterson of Fort Collins. Peterson identified the property in Cheyenne. W Martin is held in Fort Collins during an investigation into the disappearance of the chaps and bridle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Peterson
Fort Collins
Cheyenne
Peterson
W. Martin
Oil Company Gets Wyoming Charter
Articles of incorporation filed with the Wyoming secretary of state for Briggs Oil Company with capital stock of 500000. Casper serves as headquarters and the first year directors are George J. Scott T A Hale George H Bruer Harry E Briggs and F H Fletcher. The Tensleep Garage Company also filed articles of incorporation with capital stock 10000. Its headquarters is Tensleep and first year directors are William L Hicks Charles Wells and L W Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briggs Oil Company
Capital
Casper
George J. Scott
T. A. Hale
George H. Bruer
Harry E. Briggs
F. H. Fletcher
Tensleep Garage Company
Tensleep
William L. Hicks
Charles Wells
L. W. Wells
Becomes Insane While Traveling
Fred Bahler a cheese maker from Wisconsin traveling to San Francisco was taken from a train at Cheyenne after a fit of insanity believed caused by altitude. He claims attackers on the train and will be held in the county jail for a few days to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bahler
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Galif
Cheyenne
H. J. Smalley
Bahler
Dempsey asks probe of draft dodger charges
New York January 22 heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey sent a telegram asking an official investigation into informal charges that he dodged the draft during World War I. He offered to appear before the Army Navy and Civilian club boxing board and submit a full affidavit on his war activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Dergpsey
J. Drexel Biddle
Army, Navy and Civilian Club Boxing Board
Dempsey
Willard
Army, Navy and
Arbitration Board
Cheyenne High Overpowers Rock Springs In Local Basketball
Cheyenne high school defeated Rock Springs high school 29 to 11 in a local gym game. The halftime score favored Cheyenne 18 to 5. Rock Springs had recent wins over University high school and Evanston, with upcoming games against Laramie high and Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Carranza Aided Raids in Texas
Testimony before a subcommittee alleges that Carranza and key lieutenants directed raids on Rio Grande property in early 1945. Witnesses including John Walls Brownsville district attorney and L L Barnes described Mexican officials knowing of raid movements and aiding participants through June 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Carranza
Rio Grande
Ate
John Walls
Brownsville
Texas
L. L. Barnes
United States Army
San Diego
United States
Teachers To Go To Lusk In 1920
The Wyoming State Teachers Association executive committee set October 6 7 and 8 as the next meeting dates and selected Lusk as the convention site. President George Wilder chaired the session with Katharine Morton A S Jessup and others in attendance as they discussed state educational needs and proposed a $15 slogan prize for advertising the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming State Teachers’ Association
State Department of Education
Association
Lusk
George Wilder
Casper
Teachers' Association
Katharine Morton
A. S. Jessup
Cheyenne
Frederick Foster
University of Wyoming
Flore Kreuger
Wheatland High School
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Sam Gompers
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Navy Yard
Denekine
Naval Board OF Inquiry
Porkless Rivers
Moore
City Council
Allison
C. C
Colorado & Southern
Burlington
Terminal Waters
Oil Company
Wyoming Charter
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