Colorado College Leads in Conference Basketball Debut
Colorado College defeated Denver University 28 to 16 in Denver as the Tigers opened conference play. In another game at Colorado Springs Colorado University routed Colorado Agricultural College 38 to 21, using mostly reserves in the second half.
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Denver
Colorado College
Denver University
Wort Collins
Colorado University
Colorado Agricultural College
University of Colorado
Aggies
University
Uncle Sam’s agent goes bartender to seize tax debt
Harry A. Davis chief field deputy of the internal revenue office in Evanston turned improvised bartender to collect revenue taxes from 21 suspected drinkers in a soft drink establishment. He seized three automobiles and warned property sales unless cash payments are made within days. The plan mirrors Kentucky practice with a seven member board empowered to set salaries of ten dollars a day and oversee four year terms.
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Uncle Sam
Harry A. Davis
Internal Revenue Office
Mr. Davis
Volstead
Davis
John Barleycorn
Missouri
Wvanston
Sam
Evanston
Caesar
Revenue Office
Kentucky
Mr. Brown Leaves, So Do Barber Supplies
Police allege John Brown a porter at Liberty barber shop forgot to lock the door Thursday night and returned to steal about $200 in cash and barber supplies. He fled toward the Burlington depot. roommate John Dore is held as a non suspect.
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John Brown
Liberty
Brown
Burlington
John Dore
Provision for State Department of Agriculture Bill 100
House Bill 100 introduced by the agriculture committee provides for a state department of agriculture a state board of agriculture and an office of state commissioner of agriculture. The commissioner is empowered to promote agriculture dairying and related industries collect and share information and enforce regulations related to nursery and related matters.
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State Department of Agriculture
State Board of Agriculture
State Commissioner of Agriculture
Committee On Agriculture
Commissioner of Agriculture
Juan
Mondell Backs Fifty Percent Share for Oil Counties
Mondell argues in favor of 50 percent receipts to counties hosting oil and coal development. He says withholding lands from taxation shifts school and road costs to local communities and police protection burdens rise with mineral activity. He warns other regions would gain unfairly if funds are diverted statewide.
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Congress
Man o' War Makes His Final Track Gallop
Man o War America's champion race horse made his final appearance at the Kentucky Association race track in Lexington on January 28. A crowd nearly filled the grandstand and spilled into the infield as Clyde Gordon guided the chestnut star through a gallop past the stretch stands.
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Lexington
America
Kentucky Association
Clyde Gordon
Fair Play Mahaubas
Kentucky
Fast Colorado Five at Laramie Tonight
The Mu Theta Sigma, a fast Denver basketball quint, sponsored by Walter Wackenson, assistant physical director of the Denver YMC A, will visit Laramie for a Saturday night game with the University of Wyoming. The team has already defeated Denver University and the School of Mines, and Wyoming hosts Denver University on February 5 on the local floor.
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Laramie
Wyo
Mu Theta Sigma
Denver
Walter Wackenson
Denver Young Men's Christian Association
University of Wyoming
Che Mu Sigma Theta
Denver University
School of Mines
Wyoming
Calder Accusations Draw Fire From Coal Leader
Senator Calder's claim that the 1920 coal shortage inflated public costs by over a billion dollars drew sharp rebuke from Thomas H. Watkins, president of the Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Corp, who testified before a senate panel. He cited $600 million as the top figure for coal exposed to profiteering, while noting additional notes. Miss Nettie Carey, a high school instructor, returned home from Greeley after being ill with bronchitis.
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Washington
Calder
New York
Thomas H. Watkins
Pennsylvania Coal & Coke Corporation
Senate
Watkins
Nettie Carey
Greeley
Wyoming or Colorado Inheritance Tax Question Arises
Clerk Fred Shmson of the district court administers the estate of Charles Parrett who died in 1920 and questions whether Wyoming or Colorado is entitled to the inheritance tax. Parrett lived in Walden Colorado and died after being ill in Laramie Wyoming with an estate of 2760 largely in life insurance. The matter has been referred to Wyoming’s attorney general for ruling on tax disposition.
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Laramie
Wyo
Fred Shmson
District Court
Charles Parrett
Parrett
Wyoming
Laramie Dispatchers Office Abolished in Retrenchment
LARAMIE Wyo Jan 28 Announcement is made that the train dispatcher's office at Laramie in the sixth district will be abolished due to very low business. Dispatching will be done through the main office at Cheyenne. The force consisted of the chief and three clerks. Superintendent J W Anderson of the Wyoming division says the move is temporary and hopes the low mood will end by April 1.
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Laramie
Wyo
Rawlins
Cheyenne
J. W. Anderson
Wyoming Division
Why Does He Use Such a Name in Laramie
In Laramine Wyoming on January 28 it was learned that the Polish wrestler Zbyszko is not named Zbyssko but is using another name. He has strong connections at home, is well educated, speaks several languages, and wrestles for pleasure. He is 40 years old and reportedly has not lost a fall in his last 12 matches. He faced Bob Monogof of Brussels in a finish match last night.
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Laramin
Wyo
Zbyszko
Zbyssko
Bob Monogof
Brussels
Belgium
Walkers Entertain at Dinner at the Plains
Mr. and Mrs. George S. Walker formerly of Cheyenne now in Denver entertained at dinner in Plains after attending a charity ball. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Delfelder Riverton Dr. and Mrs. Peter Appel Misses Gretchen and Anna Arp Mrs. J. C. Liston E. T. Glenn Riverton and former Governor Fenimore Chatterton Riverton Miss Edythe and Master George Walker. The Walkers and children will return to Denver today.
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George S. Walker
Cheyenne
Denver
the Plains
J. A. Delfelder
Riverton
Peter Appel
Gretchen
Anna Arp
J. C. Liston
E. T. Glenn
Fenimore Chatterton
Edythe
George Walker
Curtain Raiser Tonight features girls teams from school and Y
Preliminary to the main game at the school gymnasium this evening the girls teams from the high school and the Y W C A will play. In a previous Magonic Temple gym game the students won 32 to 18 with Mrs Cassidy starring for the Y and Miss Helen Nimmo for the high school. Strong teamwork and regular practice were noted.
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Magonic Temple
Cassidy
Helen Nimmo
Casper Fighter trains Willard for Dempsey title bout
Casper boxer Jack Hemple has taken the post of chief trainer for Jess Willard. Willard plans to challenge Jack Dempsey in New York on March 17. Hemple previously trained Willard for his first bout with the current champion.
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Jack Hemple
Casper
Kansas City
Big Casper Battler
Jess Willard
Jack Dempsey
New York
Hemple
Willarad
Wrestling Title at Stake in Wyoming in Sheridan
Frank Lemarque and Clarence Eklund meet in Sheridan next Monday night for the light heavyweight wrestling championship. Both have trained hard and the talent level promises a great attraction. Cy Mitchell is handling the affair.
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Frank Lemarque
Clarence Eklund
Sheridan
Cy Mitchell
Girl Reserves Demonstration To Open Service Star Legion
The Girl Reserves of the Converse school will present a demonstration of their opening ceremonies before the Service Star Legion this afternoon. Their leader will address the club in their parlour.
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Converse
Service Star Legion
Murder Ring Aims to Kill Moonshine Officers
ASCUMBIA Ga Jan 28 State's Advocate Henry Jones said evidence shows a murder ring existed to exterminate officers who interfere with moonshine manufacture. Investigators linked to the January raid that killed one prohibition officer and wounded two others. Statements from two suspects indicate plans to kill all six agents in the raiding party.
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Ascumbia
Henry Jones
Here
Prohibition
Pre Medics Form Club at University of Wyoming
Students in the pre medic course at the University of Wyoming formed a club with Steven Powell as president Don Worden as vice president Jamory DeKay as secretary and treasurer Others include Irvin C Munger Don Thompson Gifford Chamblin Lyle Saxon Samuel B Light Harry Irons and William Chew in Laramie Wyoming.
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Laramie
Wyo
University of Wyoming
Steven Powell
Don Worden
Jamory DeKay
Irvin C. Munger
Don Thompson
Gifford Chamblin
Lyle Saxon
Samuel B. Light
Harry Irons
William Chew
Frontier Silver Anniversary Opens Planning For Western Show
Frontier officials led by Ired D. Boice and BE. A. Ryan as secretary and J. H. Schroeder as treasurer, with last year’s committee members aiding, began organizing dates and inviting statesmen cowboys cowgirls movie stars business leaders to ensure no one misses the upcoming western show.
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Ired D. Boice
BE. A. Ryan
J. H. Schroeder
F. L. Babcock
B. I. Davis
T. J. McCoy
Charles D. Carey
Jack A. Bristol
E. W. Storey
Wyoming Law Debate Over Boxing Bouts in Laramie
The Wyoming house debates a boxing measure with critics arguing it could corrupt youth and cities. Speakers including ministers and lawmakers press for local option and purse limits while opposing professional pugilism and urging caution.
Franzen Amendment Passes Amid Backing For Amateur Athletics
Dan C Barksdale of Cheyenne supports the Franzen amendment as a genuine amateur athletics measure. Richard C May of Lovell warns the house to defeat the bill unless amended and trial for two years is allowed. DeLaney and Story back the amendment as Franzen plan is adopted by unanimous vote, saving the bill for now.
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Dan C. Barksdale
Cheyenne
Richard C. Mayof Lovell
DeLaney
Story
Wife of Denton Suspected in Murder Plot Details
Witnesses testified Mrs. Peete posed as Mrs. J C Denton to buy cement and sign an order, discussed insuring a Denton auto, and claimed Denton would return soon. She described seeing a fertilizer pile over a buried body and claimed Denton was alive on several June dates with injuries to his arm.
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Denton
Atkins
Dickinson
Denver
House and Senate Clash Over Royalty Bill Conference Ordered
The legislature battles over a royalty measure with a conference committee appointed by President Daley. Senators Dunn Chambers and Perry will represent the west end while the speaker plans to announce the House members Saturday. A department of law enforcement bill advances with salary disputes settled, and a dental hygiene bill, urged by Mrs. Casper, becomes law in Casper after rapid Senate action. A new oil and gas conservation measure is introduced.
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Senate
Daley
Dunn
Chambers
Perry
West End
Capitol
Ewart
House
Okeh
Hartwell
Carey
State Department of Law’ Enforcement
Kabell
Thomas
Casper
Wyoming Legislature Debates Mineral Royalties and Local Bonds
The Friday session shows House 119 Free of Natrona County pushing measures on oil drilling supervision by the state geologist, adopting federal mining regs for state and patented lands, and aligning gasoline standards with federal norms. Senate actions include distribution of mineral leasing royalties with county shares and multiple committee passes on school funds, taxation of utilities, and creation of local courts and law enforcement departments.
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Free
Natrona County
Jenkins
Hach
Federal Bureau of Mines
Carey County
House
Carey
Converse County
Senate
House 18
Lee
Stevenson
Beach
Wyoming
Judiciary Committee
DeLaney and Story
Secretary of State
Department of Law Enforcement
Ing. H
Senate Files 55 to 67 On Finance Judiciary and Rural Schools
Senate files 55 to 67 listed by committees cover finance expenditures and ways and means on sale of securities. Also rules for pleadings of written instruments in all courts and a consolidation plan for rural schools with fund distribution.
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Senate
Kirk
New House Bills Include Regulation of Drilling and Prostitution Nuisance
A list of proposed measures includes H B 119 regulating drilling and operation of oil and gas wells, H B 120 on related topics, H B 121 creating an apiaries inspector, H B 122 establishing state poultry shows, H B 1238 duties of state examiner, H B 124 and 125 water rights and reservoir use, H B 126 declaring prostitution and gambling locations a nuisance with abatement, and H R 127 on exchanging stored water for direct flow.
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New House
Haton
Office of Inspector of Apiaries
Baton
Franzen
Committee On
Arnold
Reynolds
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William C., DeLoney
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B. O. Franzen
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Robert Steele
Worland
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Geo. P. Knight
Grove’s
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W. War
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Bi TV
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