Packer Control Bill Passed by Senate in Wyoming
Governor Carey backs a bill to create a coal price commission under the Public Service Commission. It would investigate mine, retail, and wholesale coal prices and fix charges as needed. The report to lawmakers cites $4.14 per ton margins in Torrington and $4.15 in Cheyenne, with Cheyenne’s price later reduced by $1. Lump coal ranged from $5.25 at Buffalo to $14.50 at Wheatland.
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Wyoming
Carey
State Public Service Commission
Messrs. Platt
Brewer
Goshen County
Special Coal Commission
Public Service Commission
Torrington
Cheyenne
Federal Fuel Administration
Buffalo
Wheatland
Chinese Inmate Yee Geow Denied Escape Rumor
Cheyenne reports a circulated tale that Yee Geow, condemned to hang March 11 for murdering detective Thomas Holland and inmate John Federden, escaped from Rawlins. Warden Hadsell denied the claim, noting Geow’s frail condition and inability to flee.
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Rawlins
Yee Geow
Thomas Holland
Cheyenne
A. Hadsell
Smalley
Geon
Holland
John Federden
Lewis Retains World Title in Grueling 1 Hour 84 Minute bout
Strangler Lewis of San Jose defends the heavyweight catch-as-catch-can title by defeating Marl Caddock in a dramatic match before 100,000 spectators in New York. The decisive fall came after a long struggle with head and hip locks, as Caddock pressed for a winning toe hold near the finish. Twice the referee urged Lewis to quit, but he refused and the crowd roared.
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York
Strangler Lewis
San Jose
California
Marl Caddock
Lewis
Caddock
George Bochner
Legion Meeting Targets Exemption Legislation Tonight
Cheyenne American Legion plans a heated 8 pm session in the Chamber of Commerce rooms to debate Major Beach's House Bill 4 exempting ex soldiers property up to 2100. W B Sammon chairs the executive committee with C B Hoffhine as vice chair and Mostyn Jones secretary. Fifteen legislators and all ex servicemen in Cheyenne are invited to participate in the discussion.
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W. B. Sammon
C. B. Hoffhine
Mostyn Jones
Wyoming
House
Cheyenne
American Legion
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Major Beach
Rouge
Senate
Revenue Committee
Cheyanne
Arm in Upper Silesia Spurs Plebiscite Tension
A member of the inter allied commission reports the entire Upper Silesia population is armed with rifles revolvers and machine guns and has ample ammunition. He says occupation troops police hesitate to seize weapons for fear of a general uprising and that clashes between Germans and Poles appear likely around the plebiscite.
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Ppeln
Silesia
Associated Press
Upper Silesia
Interallied Commission
Decision Reserved in Cheyenne Divorce Case
District Judge Mentzer reserved judgment yesterday in the divorce suit of Mrs. Julia Jones against A. K. Jones of Cheyenne. The complaint alleges drunkenness caused the marital breakdown. The plaintiff was represented by D. J. Howell, assistant federal district attorney, and the case was not defended.
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Mentzer
Julia Jones
A. K. Jones
Cheyenne
D. J. Howell
Federal
Jones
Snowbound Air Mail Halted From Cheyenne Run
A major Cheyenne snowstorm halted air mail service between Omaha and Salt Lake City. Pilots stayed grounded due to dense snow and poor visibility, with navigation risks and possible later effects on distant routes. Trains appeared unaffected at the Union Pacific station as crews anticipated continued disruption.
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Omaha
Salt Lake City
Cheyenne
Flying Post
Union Pacific
Inaugural Stand to Be Used for Harding Oath
In Washington The small stand first used at Lincoln’s inauguration and used at every inauguration since, except Taft’s weather affected ceremony, will be used again March 4 for Warren G. Harding’s oath. The stand is owned by Watson B. Clark of this city, son of the Capitol’s architect.
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Whenington
Abraham Lincoln
William Howard Taft
Warren G. Harding
Mr. Taft
Senate
Watson
Clark
Capitol
Denton Kinship Testimony Tangles Murder Trial
Denton promoter Jacob Charles Denton’s nephew in law testified about statements by Mrs. Louise L. Peete and a so called Spanish woman in the ongoing trial for Denton’s alleged murder. The witness recounted May departure from Denton’s home after a porch confrontation and a claimed power of attorney to sell Denton property.
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OS Angeles
Louise L. Peete
Jacob Charles Denton
Paul Arment
Denton
Ten Year Fight Won In Part By Gronna Measure
The Senate narrowly passes a federal meat packers and livestock industry regulation bill by 46 to 33. It creates a three member federal livestock commission with powers to issue orders, access books, and supervise packing, stock yards, and commission men. The measure retains licensing and faces House action.
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Gronna
Washington
Senate
House
Congress
Agricultural Committee
Federal Livestock Commission
Live Stock Commission
Pomerene
Ohio
President-Elect Harding Tours Florida Coast on Houseboat
President-elect Harding arrived in Rockledge Florida aboard the houseboat Victoria spending the night with Clifford Kling and played a round of golf before dinner. The party planned to reach Zeroher by evening and may skip fishing until the Miami leg of their cruise resumes next week.
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Ockledgh
Fla
Harding
Florida
Victoria
Miami
St. Augustine
Weather Forecast for Wyoming Sees Warmer Southeast
Partly cloudy conditions forecast for Tuesday and likely Wednesday across Wyoming. Southeast portion expected to be somewhat warmer with modest temperature rise and unsettled skies.
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Wyoming
Remains of Pioneer Ranchman Interred in Cheyenne
Funeral of James Murray, longtime Cheyenne resident, held at St. Marys church Monday morning. Rev. Father James Hartmann officiated. Pallbearers: Ben OConnell, Stephen Ben, J. I. Jenkins, A. A. Mahar, FF. I. Sinon.
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James Murray
Cheyenne
St. Mary's Church
James Hartmann
Ben O'Connell
Stephen Ben
J. I. Jenkins
A. A. Mahar
FF. I. Sinon
Britain and Soviet Union Reach Preliminary Pact Terms
The Jan 24 AP report outlines a Soviet British preliminary agreement. Both sides pledge no hostile action or propaganda against the other’s institutions. They agree not to blockade trade or discriminate against other powers and will treat foreign ships equally in harbors. Mines will be cleared from the Baltic and Russia coast, with exchange of mine information. Individuals may be admitted to carry out the pact with area restrictions.
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London
Associated Press
Leonid Kvassin
Moscow
Ganda
Asia-Minor
Persia
Afghanistan
India
Russia
Great Britain
Baltic Sea
Russisia
Airship Ticket Price Based on Weight in May Service
Lawson Airplane plans Chicago to New York passenger and mail service in May with weight based fares. Alfred M. Lawson said charges will reflect passenger weight, with a 250 pound traveler paying more than a 125 pound passenger, and capacity set for about two tons.
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Iswaukde
Lawson Airplane Company
New York
Alfred M. Lawson
Lawson
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Los Angeles
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Kendrick Kenyon
England
Fatty Arbuckle
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