Social lobbying criticized by Senator Kenyon posture
Senator Kenyon of Iowa testified before the Senatorial lobby Investigation committee that social lobbying in Washington is the worst form, flattering senators with dinners theaters and cars. He denounced ex senators who use floor privilege for lobbying and noted cane growers asking contributions for a Washington fund. The session also covered tax policy and tobacco trust developments.
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Washington
D. C
Kenyon
Iowa
Senatorial Lobby Investigation Committee
Wilson
Hughes
New Jersey
Sen James
Kentucky
American Cane Growers’ Association
Senate Finance
Roe
McReynolds
Tobacco Trust
Governor Declares Flag Day Observance in Wyoming
Governor Corey issues a proclamation designating Saturday June 14 2019 as Flag Day across Wyoming. He urges display of the American flag on public buildings and homes and asks teachers to highlight its history to educate youth. The proclamation is signed in Cheyenne on June 3, 1944 by Secretary of State Frank L. Houx.
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Joseph M. Carey
State of
Wyoming
Capitol
Cheyenne
Attorney Seeks Instructed Verdict in Dynamite Conspiracy Trial
The Wheaton Woolen Company president’s attorney asked for an instructed verdict without evidence. The judge refused, noting jurors could be swayed by potential intimidation and disputing the defense's claim.
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Boe Une
Wheaton
American Woolen Company
Mrs McCarty Files Claim to Late Husband Estate
Springfield Mo June 3 Mrs Luther McCarty widow of the heavyweight boxer killed in his fight with Arthur Pelkey filed in probate court as administratrix of his estate totaling about 11000 with 1200 in a Los Angeles bank four lots on the beach near Boston and other possessions the widow and a two year old daughter are the heirs the boxer died without a will
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Springfield
Luther McCarty
Arthur Pelkey
Los Angeles
Boston
Mother's Appeal Heard by President Wilson
An appeal from the mother of four children dependent on an enfeebled father while the husband was in jail led President Wilson to commute the sentence of Martin Steele convicted of a shortage in post office funds in Lanahan Maryland.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin Steele
Lanahan
Maryland
Hatfield Exonerated by Socialist Committee in West Virginia Strike
Chicago June 3 The national Socialist committee exonerates Governor Hatfield and blames Governor Glasscock for the worst features of the West Virginia coal strike.
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Chicago
National Socialist’ Committee
Hatfield
Glasscock
West Virginia
Fifth Annual National Conservation Congress Dates Set
Announcement confirms the fifth annual National Conservation congress will meet in Washington from November 18 to 20. Organizers emphasize focus on conservation policies and public participation during the three day event.
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Washington
National Conservation Congress
Industrial editor guilty of publishing hostile to government
Alexander Scott, editor of the Industrial Workers of the World organ, was found guilty today of publishing material hostile to the government. The trial lasted one day in Patterson New Jersey.
Reformers Defeated in Los Angeles City Election
Los Angeles reports show reform candidates losing votes as Rose an Independent backed by Socialists leads tally. Independent Rose leads with Socialist support amid city race coverage.
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Los Angeles
Rose
Woman Suffrage Bill Advances to Third Reading
Springfield Illinois June 3 The woman suffrage bill moved to third reading in the house after several amendments were voted down. Support is stronger than two years ago and final passage appears likely later in the session.
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Springfield
Ill
Hunger Strike Among Eleven Prisoners in Port Arthur Jail
Eleven Industrial Worker prisoners in the city jail began a hunger strike on Monday. They broke dishes and refused food while being held on charges of inviting a riot and attempting to start a strike.
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LW. W
Prora
Revolt Seizes Brownsville as Federal Forces Lose
In Brownsville Texas June 1 revolutionaries capture the customs house and bridge port. Forty three federals retreat to Texas as Constitutionalist troops under General Lucio Blanco win nine hour battle at Muntamora Mexico with Major Bowlan Ramos wounded and dying in Brownsville hospital.
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Brownsville
Texas
Constitut Wondicota
International Bridge
Browneville
Santa Cruz
Bulleta
Muntamora
Mexico
Lucio Blanco
Tamaulipas
Bwleban Remos
Wae
How Weather Is Made and Measured at Cheyenne
A historical overview explains Cheyenne weather forecasting daily by local observer Robert Q. Grant using Chicago reports. It details plotting weather maps with barometric lines, wind arrows, and temperature readings, plus chalk plates, pantograph etching, and automatic instruments like meteographs and meteostats for rain, sunshine, and wind measurements.
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Wyoming
Chicago
Cheyenne
Robert Q. Grant
Mr. Grant
Arec
St. Louis
Colorade
Nebragha
Grant
Sunshine Recorder
Washington
One Hundred Years for Ravisher Fred Clark in Douglas
Fred Clark received a 100 year sentence after confession to ravishing Mrs. Littell Sulvely and her daughter near Orin Junction. The crime shocked Converse County and involved breaking into the Snively ranch home at daybreak, taking money, and fleeing until a posse captured him ten miles away.
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Fred Clark
Douglas
Winter
Clark
Littell Sulvely
Heir
Orin Junction
Payton
Converse
Cheyenne
Rawlins
Mr. Snively
Wis
Montana
Snively
Wom
Nome
Snively Ranch
Railfond
Washington D C public utilities blamed for high costs
Congressman Clyde W H Traverner denounces Washington as the worst governed city with high public utility costs and a lack of local control. He criticizes the public utilities commission for focusing on taxi rates while neglecting gas, water, and housing rents harming poor residents. He predicts eventual congressional enfranchisement to grant self government.
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Washington
United States
Waatington
New York
Middhe West
Public Utilities Commission
Traction Corporation
Wanshington
Tom L. Johnson
Pingree
Public Utilities ' Commission
Congress
Capitol
Washington Journal
Ens Large & Hospital
Campaten
Felugeot
Energt
Blumailog
Alleva
America
Council Bills And Postponed Measures Dominate Meeting
The council gave a broad stamping of bills with most measures postponed or defeated. A Rahn rooming house license bill failed after amendments while a Granger junk dealer license bill was indefinitely postponed. An ordinance to improve Twenty second Street was set for June 17 final action. The finance committee approved monthly bills as paid and city funding for sidewalks was discussed amid protests and petitions from property owners.
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Adam Schilling
Rahn
Ralin
Laughlin
Eddy
Seymour
Daily
Papera
Kurnett
Enat
Canin Avenue
Twensy
Twents-enh
Tay ’Athe
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Lane
Department For Prosecution
Salt Lake City
Corey
Frank L. Houx
Secretary of State
Struorerd
Casulis
Hwditor
San Francisco
Portland
Oregon
New Orleans
Denver
Colorado
National Capital
Clyde WH. Traverner
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