Wilson reshuffles cabinet appoints Huston and Meredith
Washington January 27 two changes in President Wilson's cabinet were made today with a third expected soon Huston of St Louis now heads the treasury department after succeeding Glass Meredith of Des Moines becomes head of the agricultural department Lane may retire as interior secretary with no successor chosen yet officials avoid guesses Huston previously edited Successful Farming and Publishers of Farmers Tribune Turn to Page 8.
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Washington
Wilson
David F.huston
St. Louis
Agriculture
Treasury
Edwin T. Meredith
Des Moines
Agricultural Department
Interior
Franklin K. Lane
Lane
Huston
Glass
Secretary of the Treasury
Leffingwell
Meredith
Farmer's Tribune
Enormous Sum Asked by Railroads Denied
The railroad administration and 232 railroads under government control signed compensation contracts on January 1. Marvin Underwood said the annual rentals totaled 917 million dollars with 717 million claimed as standard returns. Claims for extra compensation reached 92.3 million across 124 firms. Turn to Page 6.
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Washington
Railroad Administration
Marvin Underwood
The
Hines
Miners and Operators Clash Over 30-Hour Week Debate
Washington hears resumed coal wage hearings as operator spokesman claims 44 percent raise gives miners high earning power. UMWA statistician counters miners are 38 to 40 percent under prewar wages, backing calls to maintain living standards. John L. Lewis denounces the 30 hour week as un American and demands restraint from all sides. Commission president urges decorum and notes measured progress.
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van H. Bittner
United Mine Workers of America
Rose
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Sheridan Named as G. O. P. Next Convention City
The Republican state committee met at the Plains hotel and decided Sheridan will host the state convention to select delegates to the 1920 national Republican convention. The session also touched on party prospects and campaign plans.
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Republican State Committee
Plains Hotel
Sheridan
Lawmakers consider merit awards for enlisted men
Washington January 27. A House war investigating committee plans an inquiry next week into military decorations from World War I. The panel will study whether legislation should allow badges of merit for distinguished service by former enlisted men, beyond the current officer-centric awards framework.
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Washington
House
Johnson
South Dakota
Bland
Indiana
Flood
Virginia
Samuel D.ansen
Congress
War Department
Suffrage Resolution Through House Tuesday
The Fifteenth Wyoming legislature adjourns late today after the house completed ratification of the woman suffrage amendment at 3 30 pm and the resolution was signed by Governor Carey. The irrigation district bill passed 4 pm and moves to the senate for final action. The house will address the legislative appropriation bill and memorials to Congress before adjournment.
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Wyoming
Carey
Congress
House
Senate
Sheridan
Lowest bid for memorial hospital far exceeds estimate
The Frances Warren Pershing Memorial Hospital project in Laramie County drew four bids that vastly surpassed the $300,000 ceiling and the original $100,000 plan. Archie Allison of Cheyenne submitted the lowest bid at 506,756, prompting trustees to consider revising the plans to cut size and cost.
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Frances Warren Pershing Memorial Hospital
Laramie County Hospital
St. John’s
Memorial Hospital
Archie Allison
Cheyenne
Army officers unable to meet high costs
Washington Jan 27 after five calls failed to produce a quorum the senate adjourned while discussing a military affairs bill to provide about 59.5 million dollars for increased pay across the army navy marine corps coast guard and public health service. Senator Wadsworth said wives of officers were selling household goods to make ends meet and officers could not support families on present pay. The bill would raise officer pay about 34 percent and enlisted pay about 20 percent. Many officers have resigned to seek higher pay.
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Washington
Senate
Military Affairs Committee
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Coast Guard
Wadsworth
New York
Military Committee
Mondell Warns GOP Leaders on Universal Military Training
Wyoming Representative Mondell warned that GOP leaders backing universal military training would be cast into national oblivion. He said party leaders would force spending of 1 billion dollars via bonds to enact the program. Senator Wadsworth noted four months of training for youths aged 18 to 24.
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Wyoming
Senate
Washington
House
Senate Military Committee
Representative Mondell
Willau
Will van Ader
Mondell
Senator Wadsworth
New York
Mayor Urges Cheyenne Census Count To Reach 70 Percent
Mayor Ed P. Taylor appeals to Cheyenne residents to ensure a complete census. He notes a 70 percent completion if the city population is 17 000 and estimates 30 percent may be unenumerated. Landlords urged to verify ledgers and residents to confirm inclusion at 410 First National Bank building.
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Ed P. Taylor
Cheyenne
Taylor
Gheyenne
Landords
First National Bank
Weather Outlook: Generally Fair Midweek
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions on Wednesday and Thursday with warmer temperatures. There is a chance of rain or snow in the extreme northwest regions.
Seaplane Narrowly Missing Bahama Flight Found Safe
A navy seaplane overdue from the Bahama islands to Palm Beach drifted ashore near Zero, north of Miami. All crew members were safe, including Rodman Wannamaker Sr. of Philadelphia Gurnee Mann of Washington Phil Boyer Caleb Bragg and David H. McCulloch.
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Aera
EL Miami
Fla
Navy
Bahama Islands
Palm Beach
Zero
Miami
Rodman Wannamaker Sr
Philadelphia
Gurnee Mann
Washington
Phil Boyer
Caleb Bragg
David H. McCulloch
Republicans Hear Toasts by Leaders at Plains Banquet
A banquet for 125 Republicans at the Plains hotel, hosted by the state committee in honor of legislative Republicans, featured a brisk program of party addresses. Two speakers were absent, shortening the event to 3 hours 15 minutes, with jokes about prohibition timing.
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Plains Hotel
Republican State Committee
John Dillon
Lander
British Consul Denies Grey Endorsement in US Cable
The British government in New York released a cable stating that it is entirely untrue Lord Grey in America took any action or expressed a preference for any presidential candidate. The message, dated January 27, aims to quash rumors of British political intervention.
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New York
Lord Grey
America
Pepper Throwing Women Fined in Court
Youngstown Ohio January 27 Fourteen wives of steel workers charged with throwing red pepper in the eyes of workmen on November 4 pleaded guilty in common pleas court and were fined fifty dollars and costs each. The cases of nearly a score of women remain for trial.
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Youngstown, G
Common Pleas Court
One More Chance To Compromise Peace Treaty
Washington January 27 negotiations on a peace treaty were extended for 48 hours amid partisan tension. Democrats accused Republicans of flip flopping over Article 10 and Monroe Doctrine while conferees prepared for another meeting Thursday to seek a final agreement.
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Washington
Senate
Mallicic LU
Uclallilg
Erzberger Shot. Shoulder Wound Severe and Painful
An X ray shows the bullet splintered part of Mathias Erzberger s shoulder blade after he was shot as he left the Criminal Courts building. The vice premier and finance minister suffers extreme pain and bleeding but has no fever and is very weak.
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Berlin
Mathias Erzberger
Finance
Oltweig von Herschfeld
Criminal Courts
Herr Erzberger
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