Torture charges plague Alcatraz objectors in cages
New York reports allege Charles Johnson created iron torture cages at Alcatraz San Francisco to punish conscientious objectors. Four named inmates Simmons Prosser Rudolph and Dart allegedly endure standing-only confinement in dark cages during seven-hour workdays with claims of medical neglect denied.
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
Feeder cattle surge at National Western sale sets record
At Denver on January 22 nine thousand head of feeder cattle were auctioned at the National Western Stock Show, marking the largest sale of its kind in western history and breaking price records. A Hereford car bred by F. F. Kuykendall of Raggen, Colorado brought 26.75 dollars per unit, while a Shorthorn car owned by Fred Weiss of Elizabeth, Colorado sold for 25.50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
West
F. F. Kuykendall
Raggen
Colo
Fred Weiss
Elizabeth
Dutch Refuse Extradition of Ex-Kaiser, Says London
London dispatch reports Sir William Sutherland saying Holland declined the allies request to extradite the ex Kaiser. He added Holland claimed it cannot surrender a former monarch to a third country unless its own government makes the demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Sutherland
Lloyd George
Holland
William
All Passengers Rescued From Disabled Powhatan
All 234 passengers aboard the Powhatan have been transferred to the Northern Pacific and are en route to New York. After five days in a storm the Powhatan was powerless, tow lines snapping under strain, before rescuers finally secured the passengers under favorable weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Powhatan
Northern Pacific
Gompers Denounces Sedition Bills in Washington
Samuel Gompers leader of the American Federation of Labor urged the House Rules Committee to block passage of anti sedition measures. He argued the bills’ drastic provisions would suppress orderly efforts to improve living conditions and provoke the opposite of their intent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Samuel Gompers
House Rules Committee
Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Maes
Record high food prices rise 2.6 percent in November report
Washington dated January 22 reports 22 of 44 food items showed price increases from November to December 1913 era. The bureau of labor statistics notes overall prices up 2.6 percent, with 5 percent higher than December and 89 percent above December 1913. Cabbage onions sugar eggs potatoes and many staples posted gains, while some items held steady or fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Influenza and pneumonia case surge in Chicago
Chicago reports a worsening flu and pneumonia outbreak with 2,086 new influenza cases and a rise in pneumonia cases to 281 in the 24 hours ending 6 p m. The day highlights intensified public health concerns across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mexican Cowboy Hurt By Deserters Near Paomas
I Duran a Mexican cowboy was said to be wounded by four Black deserters from the US army near Paomas Chihuahua Tuesday night. He was taken to a hospital at Columbus today. The Mexican’s injuries are reported as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL Paso
I. Duran
Paomas
Chihuahua
Columbus
Trainmen Seek Reply to Wage Increase Demand
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen with about 200000 members will seek a definite wage rise of 40 percent from the railroad administration. William G. Lee requested a Tuesday appointment with Director General Hines and summoned 22 executive committee chairmen and grand lodge officers to meet in Washington. The demand was presented July 24, 1949, after President Wilson urged patience while cost of living was addressed.
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 in Russia China Policy
Premier Hara outlined Japan's stance on Russia and China to the Japanese diet. He said current world questions center on China and Russia and asserted Japan will strictly carry out every term of the peace treaty, stressing its spirit and manner of operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Russia
China
Hara
Bipartisan talks make progress on peace treaty reservations
Washington reports continued progress toward a compromise on League of Nations Article 10 reservations. The bipartisan committee of four Republicans and five Democrats discussed the Lodge language and cautioned that any change must win Senate support, aiming for 64 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Oni Democrat
Hder
Felinghuygen
Senate
New Jersey
Republican
Navy Yard Reports 100 Flu Cases in 48 Hours
Philadelphia navy yard reports 100 influenza cases in the last 48 hours all in mild form with no severe symptoms. Authorities note the outbreak is not as deadly as the 1918 epidemic and monitoring continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Navy Yard
Railroads show gradual return to normal after armistice
Eastern regional railroads report steady recovery in operations to normal levels. Freight traffic grows while passenger travel remains heavy with a notable volume increase since April, per AL M Martin's annual report to Walker D Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
AL M. Martin
Walker D. Hines
Denkine’s Position Improves in Southern Russia
London Jan 22 The Associated Press reports General Denkine, anti Bolshevik leader in southern Russia, appears to have a somewhat better position. The inevitable pause after a long rapid offensive has occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Denkine
Russia
Republican Party Banquet Planned in Wyoming
Invitations go out for a banquet Tuesday evening January 27 at the Plains hotel. Wyoming state officers department heads and Republican members of the fifteenth state legislature will attend. The event begins at 8 30 p m with T Blake Kennedy as state committee chairman. It follows the second session day and expects adjournment after ratifying the national women suffrage amendment.
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Plains Hotel
Repubican State Central Committee of
Wyoming
T. Blake Kennedy
Americans Fight Russians Near Teslokaya Casualties Reported
In Siberia near Teslokaya on January 20, two American soldiers were killed and one wounded as a Russian detachment under General Semenoff attacked unprovoked. Five Russians died, one wounded, and 55 captured after the clash. An armored car was seized by American forces.
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 Democrat 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 Cabinet Survives Confidence Vote in Paris
In Paris the Millerand government won a confidence vote 272 to 23 as about 300 deputies abstained. The motion followed an attack on interior minister Jules Steeg by Flamerrion Daudet, who linked Steeg to Louis Malvy and Joseph Callaux amid wartime turmoil. The cabinet is expected to face early questions on interior policy.
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 Meets at Newport
The navy department appointed board convened at Newport with Rear Admiral Dunn presiding. The sessions will be secret and today’s meeting focused on organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
R. 1
Navy Department
Naval Training Station
Dunn
Woman Named to Manage Campaign in Chicago
Jan 22 1920 Mrs Fletcher Dobyns of Chicago was appointed to take charge of women's work in the campaign of Governor O Lowden for the Republican nomination for president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fletcher Dobyns
O. Lowden
Nmination
Banker to Build on Hannifin Property
John McDonald cashier of the Cheyenne State bank has purchased a lot at the corner of Twenty first and House streets beside J. H. Walton’s property and plans to erect a home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonald
The
Cheyenne State Bank
Twenty-first
J. H. Walton
Walk Out Threat Soon Averted In Trial Of Five Socialist Assemblymen
Tense moments marked the trial of five suspended socialist assemblymen charged with disloyalty. Chief defense counsel Morris Hillquit objected to producing records. The walk out was averted when documents were marked for identification and returned to their owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Assembly Judiciary Committee
Morris Hillquit
Louis M. Martin
Anna Stearns
Hillquit
Arthur B. Sutherland
Set
Cummings refutes Bryan charges over Newark dinner
Homer S. Cummings, Democratic National Committee chairman, says Bryan's Norfolk Richmond remarks lack merit and that his Newark dinner with Governor Edwards shows no link to Edwards as a presidential candidate. Bryan says Cummings must resign or distance himself from Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 Confession by Morris Freedman
Fire department responded to a false alarm yesterday morning. A boy named Morris Freedman, residing at 812 West Sixteenth Street, admitted culpability and was taken to the station for a private conference with Fire Chief G. W. Bates. parents notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Bates
Morris Freedman
West
Sixteenth Street
Porkless Rivers Bill Passes House With 12.4 Million
In Washington on January 22 the house passed the porkless rivers and harbors appropriation bill totaling 12.4 million dollars by a 167 to 25 vote. Attempts to recommit to add more projects failed and the house also rejected 12 million for Mississippi and Ohio River improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Mississippi
Ohio
Moore Held on Charge Stealing Army Goods
Bill Moore bound over for trial after a hearing before United States Commissioner Dan C Gill. Bond set at 750 dollars. Charged with 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 After Illness
Two city commissioners Charles W. Hirsig and John J. McInerney were reported better. Hirsig remained in bed but felt considerably better and expected to be out in a few days while McInerney sat up and anticipated returning this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Hirsig
John J. McInerney
Mr. Hirsig
Mr. McInerney
Allison elected C. C. president in Cheyenne group rename
The Cheyenne Industrial club board elected Archie Allison as president with M. A. Kline and B. F. Yoder as vice presidents and Harry Davis as treasurer. They will rename the organization Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce and plan a mid February general meeting for members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce
Cheyenne Industrial Club
Archie Allison
M. A. Kline
B. F. Yoder
Harry Davis
The
Industrial Club
Tax shift proposal targets merchandise sales and real estate
Representative Bacharach of New Jersey introduced a bill to replace the war excess profits and insurance, soft drinks and excise stamps taxes with a one percent tax on all merchandise sold for consumption and a half percent tax on all real estate sales. The measure, informally approved by several Ways and Means members, awaits committee action. Bacharach estimated the plan would raise three to four billion dollars annually and repeal about two billion in existing taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
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 freight and passenger business back to the old C S station at Capitol avenue and Lincoln highway on March 1 as railroads revert to private ownership. Public sentiment favored a union station but a shared arrangement has not been agreed. The old station houses Cheyenne Fruit and the Railroad Men's club, and the clock tower may start keeping time again.
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Colorado & Southern Railway
Capitol Avenue
Lincoln Highway
Cheyenne Fruit Company
Railroad Men's Club
Pan Americans Discuss Transport and Finance Plans
Delegates to the Pan American Financial congress began analyzing transportation and finance recommendations. Reports from group conferences sparked lengthy discussions with South and Central American representatives taking the lead in the debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pan-American Financial Congress
Stolen Red Angora Chaps Recovered Here
A pair of red angora chaps and a horse hair bridle with a silver mounted bit stolen from Martin Peterson of Fort Collins were found in Cheyenne by police. Peterson identified the items. W. Martin is held in Fort Collins pending investigation of the disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Peterson
Fort Collins
Cheyenne
Peterson
W. Martin
Oil Company Gets Wyoming Charter
Articles of incorporation filed in the secretary of state office. Briggs Oil Company authorized capital stock $500,000 with Casper as headquarters. First year directors: George J. Scott, T. A. Hale, George H. Bruer, Harry E. Briggs, F. H. Fletcher. Tensleep Garage Company also files articles with capital stock $10,000 and Tensleep headquarters. Directors: William L. Hicks, Charles Wells, 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 Wisconsin to California traveler was taken from a train at Cheyenne after a fit of insanity believed caused by altitude. He will be held in the county jail for a few days to see if his condition improves. Bahler, a cheesemaker, said he had not eaten for two days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Bahler
Wisconsin
San Francisco
Galif
Cheyenne
H. J. Smalley
Bahler
Dempsey Asks Probe Into Draft Dodger Claims
Heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey sent a telegram to Major J Drexel Biddle requesting an official investigation of informal charges that he dodged the draft during World War I. He cites his professional license and adherence to government draft guidance and offers to testify before the Army Navy and Civilian club boxing board for a final ruling.
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 Triumphs Over Rock Springs In Local Gym Battle
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 beaten University High School and Evanston recently and will face Laramie and Rawlins next.
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Cheyenne
Rock Springs
Carranza Aided Raids in Texas
Testimony before a House committee links Mexican President Carranza and allies to the 1945 Rio Grande raids. Brownsville District Attorney John Walls and US Army intelligence chief L. L. Barnes testified that top Mexican officials knew of raid movements and continued backing the plan into 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 Lusk in 1920 Convention Dates Set
The Wyoming State Teachers Association executive committee met at the state education office and set October 6 7 and 8 as the next convention dates in Lusk The group discussed state educational needs and legislation and offered a $15 prize for the best convention slogan George Wilder Casper superintendent presided with Katharine Morton state superintendent A S Jessup Frederick Foster and Flore Kreuger in attendance.
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
Mex
Navy Yard
Denekine
Naval Board OF Inquiry
Hannifin
Porkless Rivers
Moore
City Council
Allison
C. C
Colorado & Southern
Burlington
Terminal Waters
Oil Company
Wyoming Charter
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