Army reorganization bill costs under universal training plans
Senator Wadsworth announced War Department estimates showing annual costs under universal military training would range from 609.8 million in 1924 to 641.8 million in 1925 with lower costs later, reflecting full strength regular army and National Guard levels and excluding new construction. He cited surplus equipment and facility limits as factors and noted per-soldier costs drop from 508 dollars in 1921 to 170 in 1926 under the plan.
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War Department
Wadsworth
Mondell
Senate
Regular Army
National Guard
Advices From London Foresee Global Exchange Crisis
London experts report consternation in the financial capital as debts to the United States mount and no solution is offered. Analysts say only an international exchange committee and renewed American credits can avert worldwide chaos, with mercantile interests pledging cooperation.
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London
Paris
United States
International Exchange Committee
No. 1 dates predicted large crop in 192
The present supply of fresh milk is more than sufficient for domestic consumption, representatives of some of the country's largest condensaries announced.
Republicans and Democrats Narrow Differences on League Reservations
A san committee report shows Democrats and Republicans agreeing on much of the reservation language from the last session. Changes include treating certain great power acceptances as automatic unless objected, narrowing U S binding voting strength, replacing concurrent with joint congressional action for withdrawal, and redrafting two reservations to require congressional authorization for representatives and arms recommendations. The Monroe Doctrine interpretation and Article 10 issues remain contentious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Congress
Japan
China
Shantung
League
Republicans balk at two reservations in treaty talks
The article notes Republicans refuse compromise on two reservations concerning use of armed forces. If talks fail at tomorrow's meeting Democrats plan to push the treaty to open Senate debate. Senator Hitchcock, the administration leader, says he will likely delay such action for ten days or two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hitchcock
Nebraska
Wyoming special session ends after swift adjournment
The Fifteenth Wyoming legislature adjourned after minor adjustments to the irrigation district and appropriation acts. The house passed a senate joint memorial to Congress on relief for disabled soldiers and enrolled the acts for signing. Madam Guerin of France spoke to both houses, praising Franco American ties and France’s rehabilitation. Senator Cranney explained his family will temporarily reside in Utah for health reasons.
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Wyoming
Senate
House
Congress
J. M. Corey
Frank Cranney
Lincoln County
Utah
Relays Carry Message Between Brownsville and Nogales
A plane departed Brownsville at 4:25 p m with Captain Sellars and Lieut Asher delivering a message. One minute after arrival another plane left for Nogales carrying Lieut Pearson and Lieut Paul arriving at 12:55. The relay race against time tested communication as the message had no particular significance.
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Brownsville
Sellars
Lieut
Asher
Pearson
Paul
Nogales
Gompers Criticizes “Wait for Facts” Stance on Bolshevism
Samuel Gompers rebuts critics who urge waiting for full information about Soviet Russia. He argues that enough authentic sources exist to judge bolshevism as a system of government and society and claims delaying judgment only aids Russian experiments and their spread.
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Nation
Dial
New Republic
Gompers
Russia
Soviet Russia
America
Costs of Columbus Survey Surfaces in Old Records
United States surveyors note that historic costs of exploration were small compared with modern times. An Genoa archive shows Columbus’ fleet valued at 3000 and crew paid two dollars fifty cents per month, while subsistence cost per year ran higher. A Idaho settler story highlights remote life with no experience of autos or roads.
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United States Surveyor General's Office
Christopher Columbus
Land Service
Bulletin
The
General Land Office
Genoa
Italy
America
Columbus
Idaho
President Urges Big Loans to Europeans
In Chicago on January 28 George M. Reynolds president of the Continental & Commercial National Bank testified as a character witness for James Bruce former Iowa senator and president of the Farmers' Tractor Company. Reynolds said Bruce had long service and integrity and had run a bank near Des Moines before coming to Chicago. Judge Landis declared the matter a criminal procedure and said if found guilty it must go to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George M. Reynolds
Continental & Commercial National Bank
Judge Landis
James Bruce
Iowa
Farmers’ Tractor Company
Reynolds
Bruce
Des Moines
Landis
Baker Seeks State Help for Nationwide Recruiting Drive
Secretary Baker endorsed a letter to governors asking official cooperation in a war department campaign scheduled for February 22 to 29. Proclamations urging citizens to join the "new citizen army" aim to reach full authorized strength with help from treasury, postmaster, and clergy networks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Baker
War Department
Treasury
Postmaster General
Five Planes Fast Message Relay To Nogales
A military relay of a message from Brownsville to Nogales was completed in 8 hours 30 minutes by five planes. Lieut. Vincent J. Malloy received the message at 4:25 a.m. and it arrived at 12:55 p.m. with Laredo Eagle Pass Marfa Sanderson and Douglas as relay points. A duplicate plane is reported missing near Zapata. Planes departed Fort Brown in darkness, the initial leg using only a compass.
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Brownsville
Tex
Nogales
Ariz
Vincent J. Malloy
Laredo
Eagle Pass
Marfa
Sanderson
Douglas
Zapata
Texas
Fort Brown
Eight Wyoming Firms Receive New Charters
Eight companies secured Wyoming charters recently, including Standard Royalty of Casper with 500 000 dollars capital and 4 dollar shares. Other new charters include Gillette Construction, Laramie Brick, Lindsay Jessen & Co, Coyne Saller, Teton Auto, Newcastle Building, Pearl White Laundry, and an increase by Farmers Co-Operative Lumber of Worland. Directors are listed for several firms with names like Snook, Pelton, Wyland, Bartholomew, Nichols, Bud Smith, Charles Stone, and Jessen among others.
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Wyoming
Standard Royalty Company
Casper
J. C. Snook
B. H. Pelton, Jr
R. C. Wyland
R. M. Bartholomew
R. H. Nichols
Gillette Construction Company
Gillette
Capital Stock
Bud Smith
Charles Stone
Roy B. Buck
I. M. Shryock
Laramie Brick Company
Laramie
L. H. McAlister
Bert Harris
Tracy S. McCracken
Max Waring
Arthur Linden
Lindsay, Jessen
W. J. Coyne
J. CG
Brice
E. CG. Cherest
Jennie Sellick
Teton Auto Company
Riverton
Ralph and
Anna May Shaefer
Gene E. Griffith
Newcastle Building Company
Newcastle
A. M. Nichols
Fred Horton
G. A. Stoecker
Herbert Webster
Carl England
Pearl White Laundry Company
M. Margaret Curtain
Phoebe Babcock
Richard Farrell
Dan McCarthy
M. W. Purcell
Farmers Co-Operative Lumber Company of
Worland
Bankers Hear Wilson Ask Aid for Poland Austria Armenia
President Wilson urged Secretary Glass to press Congress for a 150 million dollar loan to Poland Austria and Armenia to ease their severe food shortage. He argued the US should not withhold aid and proposed making a portion of export surplus food available on credit. The article also notes coal heating depends on carbon content and hydrogen in gas coals affects heat production.
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Washington
Wilson
Glass
Congress
Poland
Austria
Armenia
United States
Ancient rulers used boiled water for health
Herodotus records Cyrus boiling drinking water and carrying it in silver vessels. Pliny the Elder notes Nero boiled water then cooled it in glass flasks surrounded by snow for drinking.
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Herodotus
Cyrus
Pliny the Elder
Nero
Nelson Ruling Guards Property Seizure in Narcotics Case
Denver January 28 Judge Lewis of the US district court ruled that seizing Emil Red Nelsons property without a warrant violated constitutional rights. The decision held this issue of greater importance than the minor narcotic conviction itself under the Herris narcotic act case.
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Denver
Emil
Red) Nelson
Lewis
United States District Court Today
Lee MURDERER OF NATRONA RANCHMAN IN PLATTE COUNTY
Casper Wyoming July sheriff Pat Royce hunts a hired hand believed to have killed John J. Corbett on his ranch. Nine shots fired with a .25 35 rifle. rewards offered totaling up to 500 and 4000 by local bankers and friends. Corbett funeral planned at St Anthony’s church with absent Newport News kin.
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Casper
Wyo
Juan
Pat Royce
John J. Corbett
Here
Wheatland
Corbett Ranch
Corbett
A. J. Cunningham
Casper National Bank
Louis A. Corbett
Newport News
Viscount Corbett
Ireland
Weather Outlook: Fair Thursday and Friday
The forecast calls for pleasant conditions with little temperature change through Thursday and Friday. No significant rain expected and sunny to partly sunny skies.
Sporting Notes From The Nation's Fields And Rings
Ed Wachter coaches Williams College basketball as high school rivals and college teams pursue spring prep. A vacuum weight class boxer emerges in the Philippines at 80 to 85 pounds. Harvard wrestlers prep for meets with Princeton Brown and Yale while Tommy O’Brien shows improved form on the Pacific coast. Walter Johnson reportedly avoids a sore arm during spring training. Detroit marathon finishers gain expense-paid trips to Boston for April events. Mike O Dowd eyes middleweight title as challengers await. American Association schedules include Indianapolis and Columbus with Cincinnati champions. Branch Rickey leaves the Cardinals presidency to manage the team from the bench. Oklahoma reports backing for an independent oil region league targeting minor league stars. Tommy O Malley remains a noted figure in this evolving scene.
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Ed Wachter
Gloversville
Wiliams
Philippines
Harvard
Princeton
Brown
Yale
Tommy O'Brien
California
Pacific Coast
East
Griffith
Washington
Walter Johnson
Detroit
Boston
Mike O'Dowd
St. Paul Battler
Indianapolis
Columbus
Cincinnati
Ed’ Walsh
Bridgeport
Bender
New Haven
Fastern
Branch Rickey
St. Louis
Cardinals
Oklahoma
Tommy O'Malley
National
Dr Edwards Olive Tablets Aiding Liver And Digestion
Thousands suffer stomach upset from sluggish liver and bowels. Olive Tablets soothe the liver, aid natural function, and relieve indigestion without griping. A vegetable compound with olive oil, sold 10c and 25c, taken at bedtime for relief.
Amateur lightweight champion joins Penn varsity boxing team
The piece notes the amateur lightweight champion becoming a University of Pennsylvania student and joining the varsity boxing team. It also mentions pension news for Joseph Flanner, health concerns at Stonelyville, and boxing moves involving Nick Gallop and Benny Leonard versus Johny Dundee.
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University of Pennsylvania
National Commission
Joseph Flanner
Herrmann
Fanner
Stonelyville
5. D
Ernie Johnson
Salt Lake City
Nick Gallop
Salt Lake
Benny Leonard
Johny Dundee Muss
New Haven
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East Hadden
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Andes
Korelu Co
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Peruna
Ricka Leopold
Menisha
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