Wyoming State Farm Board Reports 1912 Year and Dry Farming Push
The Wyoming state farm board presents its 1912 annual report issued by the S. A. Bristol Company Cheyenne. It highlights dry farming in Wyoming plains and high plateaus, 40 local farmers’ demonstrations, and the Cheyenne experimental farm move to a 250 acre site eight miles east of Cheyenne. It urges increased state support to expand statewide dry farming.
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Wyoming Farm Board
S. A. Bristol Company
Cheyenne
Wyoming
KE. H.atson
Board of Farm Commissioners
Great Plains
Jireh
Niobrara County
Atute
Aul
Sheridan County
Whliam Coleman
Grover
Lincoln County
J. C. Jensen
Utah
Montana
Washington
Congress
Department of Agriculture
Union Pacific
Messrs. Aiman
Alvan
Wyoming Hereford Association
Automobiles Not Yet Displacing Horses on U S Farms
Washington January 1 259 Intro duction of automobiles on farms in the United States has not displaced the horse or mule. The department of agriculture reports more horses than ever before except in 1909 10 and more mules than any other year. The value of animals is greater than ever before except in 1911. Horses increased 58000 over last year and mules 24000.
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Washington
United States
Department of Agriculture
Democrats win in U S Senate over Taft appointments
Washington January 25 The second clash between Republican and Democratic senators over Taft's appointments ends in a Democratic victory as the motion for executive session fails on a tie vote. Democrats gain support from Bristow La Follette and Poindexter while Republican leaders warn of a deadlock continuing.
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Washington
Repubican
Taft
Cullom
Bristow
la Follette
Poindexter
Albanian Borders Strain Russo Austrian Tangle
From PETERSBURG and VIENNA reports the Albania boundary dispute heightens tensions between Russia and Austria. Russia accepts Scutari and Janina as part of Albania with forts to be dismantled, while claiming Priszend Jakesa and Ipek remain Serbian. Sofia dispatch notes army orders to end an armistice by tomorrow.
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Petersburg
Russia
Austria
Albania
Scutari
Janina
Priszend
Jakesa
Ipek
Servia
Foreign Office
Vienna
Jah
Sofia
Will Cut the Tariff on Boots and Shoes
Washington January 29 The fight to retain the tariff on boots and shoes dominated the session. Chairman Underwood told shoe industry representatives that current tariffs are prohibitive and keeping them is impossible. Committee members indicate a substantial cut from present rates is likely.
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Washington
House Committees On Ways and Means
Underwood
Ministerial group backs Wilson anti dance stand
The Council Bluffs Ministerial association unanimously adopted resolutions praising President elect Woodrow Wilson for discouraging the inaugural ball in Washington. Rev J Cummings, a leading figure in the anti dance movement, will draft a letter congratulating Governor Wilson on his stand.
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Woodrow Wilson
Washington
Council Bluffs
Rural carrier pleads guilty in $1 postal drawer robbery
In River City Iowa Henry J Rommel faced US commissioner Sapp on a charge of robbing the postal money drawer of $1. The information was filed by postal inspector Harry L Bebriver. Rommel pleaded guilty and was held to the next district court term under a $300 bond.
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Council Bluffs
Iowa
United States
Groneweg
Henry J. Rommel
Sapp
River City
Rommel
Harry 8
Bebriver
Taft Opposes Philippine Independence in Farewell Speech
President Taft fiercely attacked a congressional bill for Philippine autonomy and independence in eight years during a farewell address to the Ohio Society in Washington. He urged the Democrats to verify conditions on the islands before endorsing a shift from long held policy, while Champ Clark spoke after him without debating the issue.
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Washington
Taft
Ohio Society
Congress
Philippines
Democratic Party
Juror Falls Ill in Hlyde Swope Trial
In Kansas City Jan 20 a juror in the Dr B Clarke Hlyde murder case fell ill with typhoid like symptoms. Judge Potterfield said the panel would be kept sequestered for several days while the juror recovers and a request for relief from service may be sought.
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Kansas City
B. Clarke Hlyde
Colonel Swope
Carl Higgins
Potterfield
Higgine
Wyoming Legislature Endorses Osborne for Interior Secretary
The Wyoming House and Senate endorse John B. Osborne for secretary of the interior. The joint resolution urges President-elect Woodrow Wilson to appoint Osborne, citing his Western experience and understanding of West and East needs. An engrossed copy of the memorial and request will be sent to Wilson.
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Wyoming
John B. Osborn
John WH. Osborne
John E. Osborne
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Department of the Interior
West
John BF. Osborne
Metz
Italy
Oregon
Allred
C. J. Duniway
University of Wyoming
Ira Poe
Cheyenne
Democrats Lead in Senate After Delaware Victory
Washington January 29 Democrats now hold a majority in the next Senate following Willard Lauisbury’s election as United States senator from Delaware. Contests remain in New Hampshire West Virginia and Illinois with four seats still in doubt.
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Washington
Willard Lauisbury
Delaware
Senate
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Illiois
New York Attorney General Deters Vet Aid for Prisoners
Attorney General Carmody replied to a telegram from Mrs Helen Longstreet offering to raise funds for the release of General Daniel Bickles. He criticized Mrs Longstreet's efforts and blocked efforts to aid sick and elderly Confederate veterans from receiving support.
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New York
Carmody
Mir
Helen B. Longstreet
Daniel Bickles
Mra
Wilson Completes Conferences on Men and Policies
New Jersey governor elect Wilson announced end of discussions with Democratic leaders on men and policies after Bermuda talks. He will focus on duties as governor from March 4 and has no fixed cabinet plan. He attended the legislature to watch the election of United States Senator Hughes.
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Trenton
N. I
Wilson
Bermuda
United
Hughes
Taft to Rule on Free Entry for Pulp and Paper
In Washington on January 29 President Taft will decide if wood pulp and paper made from timber on crown lands should be admitted free of duty. Secretary McVeagh issued a temporary order for duty collection pending the decision after complaints about the Quebec order removing restrictions or import taxes.
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Washington
Quebec
Taft
United States
McVeagh
Warren elected United States senator in joint session
Francis Warren was declared elected to the U S Senate by both houses in a joint session. He thanked the legislature for re election and pledged to serve with gratitude and diligence. The assembly adjourned after formalities and a ceremony escort for the senator elect.
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Senator Warren
Sullivans
Kendrick
Senator Waren
House
Sullivan
Big Horn
Messrs. Metz, Sibley and Mason
Senate
United States
Ugon
Spiltwan
Ble Horn
Congress
Francis ©. Warren
Francis KE. Warren
United States Senate
Hunter
Natrona County
Big Horn County
Albany County
Warren
Francis Jfarren
Pesembly
Me Uebere
Big Batteries May Bring Peace in Balkan Talks
London dispatch reports stalled mediation over Adrianople finally eased by a note from plenipotentiaries to Rechad Pasha. Talks reopen as Balkan peace delegates draft a formal end to the conference, while Turkish counter proposals may lay groundwork for renewed peace negotiations amid reports of unrest and heavy troop movements.
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London
Tnce
Adrelanople
Rechud Pasha
Rechad Pasha
Balkans
Turkey
Adrianople
Constantinople
Tehatioda
Nuala Pasha
Young Turkale
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Jenkins Jones
William Gray
State Dry Firme
U. S. Senate
Rips
Philippine Independence
Champ Clark
Sec. of Interior
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Sickilrs
Sage
Christendom
Commonwealth
Mr. Pratt
Her
Eo. Travideon
Vaunter
Saga
Joint Assembly
Senat
Senator Stone
Joint Assembly Doe
Hensinger
Tie Hin Svohvenad
Mer. Patt Wothe
Ktinter
Yoder
Wine Kelmay
Str. MeAlliater
White
Ton
Howe
Turko-Balkans
Tehatalla
Dardanelles
Tripoli
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