Death on snowbound Union Pacific train claims New York man
C E Churchill a New York businessman with Churchill and Hall of 50 Herald Square was killed near Rawlins when the westbound Overland struck him as he walked along the main line at a bad curve. The accident occurred about 3 50 p m Churchill left his stalled eastbound train for luncheon and was with passenger Anderson when struck. He leaves a wife and two children and was returning to New York from the stalled line.
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C. E. Churchill
New York
Overland
Rawlins
Churchih
Churchill
No. S
No. 2
Anderson
Churchill & Hall
Herald Square
New York City
Ten Year Fight for Prison Reform Concluding in Wyoming
Leaders of the State Federation of Women’s Clubs plan a final push in the Wyoming legislature for a supervising matron bill. It would appoint a state-employed matron under the state board of charities and correction to visit and inspect institutions housing adults and juveniles. The club women report a decade of labor and progress toward better conditions, with the outcome to be decided in today’s House session.
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Wyoming
State Federation of Women's Clubs
House of Representatives
State Board of Charities and
State Legislature Opens Third Week with Record Legislation
The legislature reports a record pace with seven senate and nine house bills passed on third reading. The house approved a tax relief measure for Worland to aid a proposed sugar factory while the senate advanced a joint city county building bill. A Ferris bill memorial and a leasing law discussion drew debate, with Rep Semrad pushing a clarifying memorial to the U.S. Congress.
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House
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Riner
Cheyenne
Laramie
Ferris-Phelan
Jonce
Kendrick
A. Semrad
Dew
Semrad
O'Connor
Bemrad
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United States
Congress of the United
Secretary of the Treasury
Francis E. Warren
Clarence D. Clark
Frank W. Mondell
Short Course for Cheyenne Un Feb 21 28
Cheyenne householders will study ways to reduce the high cost of living on February 27 and 28. A two day Farmers Short Course in Cheyenne will be given by the University of Wyoming extension department. County Agent R F Reynolds and Industrial club secretary Laming organized the event, with eight speakers announced. A meat cutting demonstration by local butchers on February 28 will detail beef cuts and pricing to help households stretch meat budgets.
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University of Wyoming
R. F. Reynolds
Laming
Industrial Club
Reynolds
Henrietta Kohlishorn
Domestic Science Department
The
Fisk and White deny Lawson charges in le ak hearing
Pliny Fisk and Archibald White testified in New York that Lawson’s sensational claims about a three person Cabal including a cabinet member and McAdoo were untrue. The committee expected hearings to shorten and possibly close in three or four days.
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New York
Thomas W. Lawson
Pliny Fisk
Archibald
White
Fisk
Lawson
McAdoo
Congress
Senator O
Wall Street
Refugees stream from Mexico as Carranzistas move
More than 1500 refugees accompany the American expeditionary forces toward El Paso. Cattlemen report a five mile dusty march from Columbus while Mormons, Chinese and natives evacuate the Casas Grandes valley. Juarez police arrest riot leaders amid Villa faction tensions. Reports claim a Villa shout led to a fatal shooting, denied by Carranza authorities. Carranza troops near Laguna prepare to march toward El Valle via San Lorenzo pass.
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Casas Grandes Valley
Maximo Torres
Juarez
International Bridge
Villa
Carranza
Chihuahua City
Ojo de Agua
Laguna
Mexican Central Railroad
el Valle
San Lorenzo Pass
Casas Grandes
Deposed Costa Rica President appeals for U.S. aid
Ali Gonzales, deposed president of Costa Rica, appeals to the United States for intervention. He is a refugee at the American legation in San Jose where former War Minister Frederic Tinoco has installed himself as provisional president after a bloodless revolution ending in twelve hours.
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Washington
Ali Gonzales
Costa Rica
United States
San Jose
Frederic Tinoco
Unknown Steamer Fire Near Seattle to Everett
A small steamer sighted afire between Seattle and Everett was initially thought to be the Verona. The Verona reached Everett and her captain denied any fire aboard. Many passengers were reported to have jumped overboard.
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Seattle
Everett
German Sub Sinks Armed Transport Off Malta
Berlin reports a Mediterranean submarine sank an armed troop laden transport about 250 miles east of Malta after it was torpedoed. The steamer sank in ten minutes and its crew were captured. other vessels also listed include the Garfield steamship and smaller armed transports.
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Malta
Riga
Volhynia
Galicia
Mediterranean
Garfield
Port Said
Senate set to debate Wilson peace address tomorrow
Washington Jan 29 The senate is expected to discuss Wilsons peace address with Senator Cummins giving notice to call up a resolution for a special time for debate The administration aims to renew its motion to refer the matter to the foreign relations committee and to refer the Borah resolution reaffirming the Monroe doctrine
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Cummins
Foreign Relations Committee
Safeblowers Net $4000 in Chicago Raids
In Chicago on January 29 safeblowers net more than $1500 from raids on the La Galle opera house and Henry Delaney & Co wholesale liquor house in the loop. Earlier a dry goods store safe was blown open yielding $2500.
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Chicago
la Galle
Henry Delaney & Co
Loop ‘District
Union Pacific Plans 1917 Expenditures Totaling 25 Million
Union Pacific announces a 1917 improvement program totaling 25 million dollars. Of this, about 3 million will be spent in Wyoming, with allocations for new equipment, double track, shops, and fueling facilities plus additional state expenditures.
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Union Pacific
Wyoming
E. Calvin
Calvin
Union Pacific Railroad
Colorado
Unknown steamer aground near Barnegat light
An unidentified steamship lies a mile south of Barnegat light as rough seas hinder rescue efforts, according to a coast guard report received in New York.
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New York
Barnegat Light
Coast Guard Service
Witnesses place Mooney wife and Billings near explosion
Two more prosecution witnesses testified that they saw Thomas J Mooney and his wife and Warren K Billings six blocks from the preparedness day explosion scene shortly after it occurred Beth said all appeared excited.
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San Francisco
Thomas J. Mooney
Mooney
Warren K. Billings
Beth
Sandusky newspapers raise subscription prices
In Sandusky Ohio on January 29 the Star Journal and the Register announce higher rates due to rising print paper costs. Evening edition price rises from 2 to 3 cents per cogP and weekly from 10 to 12 cents.
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Sandusky, O
Sandusky Star- Journal
Sandusky Register
Hartford Fire Destroys Two Stores. Loss Over Half a Million
A blaze of unknown origin swept through Hartford Connecticut tonight destroying two large stores. Authorities estimate the loss at more than a half a million dollars with extensive damage reported across the two buildings. No injuries were immediately reported.
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Hartford
Conn
Players salaries cut sparks national league reply
New York June 2 President Tenner of the Nation league replies to the salary cut controversy among players. He says the step was absolutely necessary to address the complicatas of players whose wages were reduced.
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New York
Tenner
Nation League
Mayor Gill Pleads Not Guilty in Federal Indictment
Shatug Washington January 29. Mayor W C Gill pleaded not guilty to a federal indictment accusing him as a party to the Billingsley whisky conspiracy to violate federal statutes. Evidence from inquirer and officers expected to be presented later in the foreroom.
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Shatug
Wash
W. ¢. Gill
Inrer
President Hints Action on Land Leasing Bill By Wilson
Senator Husting charged fraud in many west land claims and opposed a lease and royalties plan for the navy. Amendments by Senator Phelan and Senator Warren target withdrawals and interests in late administration land activity. The president met with leaders on measures to avert strikes and expand civil service for postmasters while seeking rail and education policy action. The immigration veto and civil service rule for postmasters were noted as key points in the day’s legislative push.
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Wilson
Husting
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Navy
Phelan
California
Roosevelt
Taft
Warren
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Artter
Um Senate
House
Congress
Senate
U S envoy condemned in Toronto address by author
Poultney Bigelow spoke at the Canadian club denouncing U S coast guard service in Toronto. He ridiculed American neutrality and called consular staff corrupt and ineffectual, warning that Britain losing grip could invite German gunboats to threaten Toronto and Canada.
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United States
Poultney Bigelow
Eeevice Wis
Brokenslown
Wheeey
Wortmoul Lawters
Dentints
Drokeh
Coro & Ving Gt
Freaerse & Boner
Ghent
Great Britain
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