Social lobbying worst form practiced says Kenyon
Senator Kenyon of Iowa told the Senatorial lobby Investigation committee that social lobbying in Washington justifies President Wilsons warning about an insidious lobby. He called it the most insidious and powerful lobbying, praising dinners theaters and automobiles. He denounced ex-senators using floor privilege for lobbying.
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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 1944 as Flag Day statewide. He urges display of the American flag on public buildings and homes and asks teachers to emphasize its history and meaning to students. Cheyenne capitol signature by Frank L. Houx secretary of state.
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Wyoming
Salt Lake City
Corey
Joseph M. Carey
State of
Capitol
Cheyenne
Attorney for Woolen Co. president seeks directed verdict
The president of the American Woolen Company faced dynamite conspiracy charges and asked for an instructed verdict without evidence. The judge refused, citing potential juror influence and the need to let the case proceed to trial.
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Boe Une
Wheaton
American Woolen Company
Mrs McCarty Claims Late Husband Estate in Probate
Springfield Mo June 3 Mrs Luther McCarty widow of the heavyweight boxer killed in a bout with Arthur Pelkey filed as administratrix in probate court to administer his estate valued at about 11 000 including 2200 in a Los Angeles bank and properties near Boston. The widow and a two year old daughter are the sole heirs and 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 jailed led President Wilson to commute the sentence of Martin Steele found guilty of a post office funds shortage in Lanahan Maryland.
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Washington
Wilson
Martin Steele
Lanahan
Maryland
Hatfield Exonerated by Socialist Committee in Coal Strike Fallout
In Chicago on June 3 the national Socialist committee exonerated Governor Hatfield and blamed Governor Glasscock for the worst features of the West Virginia coal strike, indicting his administration’s actions.
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Chicago
National Socialist’ Committee
Hatfield
Glasscock
West Virginia
Fifth annual National Conservation congress set for November 18 to 20
The announcement states the fifth annual National Conservation congress will be held in this city from November 18 through 20. Organizers expect delegates from several states and plan meetings, panels, and presentations on conservation policy and practice.
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Washington
National Conservation Congress
Industrial editor found guilty of publishing hostility
Alexander Scott editor of the Industrial Workers of the World was found guilty in a one day trial in Patterson New Jersey for publishing material hostile to the government.
Reformers defeated in Los Angeles city election
Los Angeles reports show reformers defeated as the city vote counts place Rose at the lead with Independent and Socialist backing. The result signals a shift in local governance and policy direction.
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Los Angeles
Rose
Woman suffrage bill advances to third reading in Illinois House
Springfield June 3 The woman suffrage bill moved to a third reading after several amendments were voted down. It has stronger support than two years ago and is expected to have a chance for final passage later in the session.
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Springfield
Ill
Hunger Strike Keeps Eleven Prisoners In City Jail
Eleven Industrial Worker prisoners in Prora city jail have staged a hunger strike since Monday. They broke dishes and refuse food while facing charges of inviting a riot and attempting to start a strike.
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LW. W
Prora
Bullets Whistle Over Brownsville
Brownsville scene as constitutionalists seize customs offices at the International bridge and ferry. Federal troops retreat to Texas after a nine hour battle. General Lucio Blanco’s forces claim Montamora and Major Boyban Remos is mortally wounded.
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Brownsville
Texas
Constitut Wondicota
International Bridge
Browneville
Santa Cruz
Bulleta
Muntamora
Mexico
Lucio Blanco
Tamaulipas
Bwleban Remos
Wae
Weather Making In Cheyenne A Weather Office Chronicle
An in depth look at how a Cheyenne meteorologist and a Chicago center forecast the weather. It describes plotting maps with air pressure lines, wind arrows, and temperature readings, and then etching chalk plates for map production plus the role of automatic instruments like meteographs and the meteograph driven sunshine and rainfall recorders.
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Arec
St. Louis
Cheyenne
Colorade
Nebragha
Grant
Sunshine Recorder
Washington
One Hundred Year Sentence for Ravisher Fred Clark
Fred Clark received a 100 year penitentiary sentence in Douglas after confessing to ravishing Mrs. Littell Snively and her daughter near Orin Junction. He was identified by the victims and captured ten miles from the ranch, with officials moving him to Rawlins for imprisonment. The crime shocked the state and spurred calls for lynching efforts among locals.
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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 Incompetent Governance Critique
Washington is the wealthiest city yet the worst governed, says Congressman Clyde W H Traverner. He cites high utility rates, a failing public utilities commission, and a lack of votes for residents, with neglect of poor neighborhoods and slum rents amid a push for self government by Congress.
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National Capital
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 Bids Postponed Many Measures At Meeting
A full council meeting postponed most measures while proceeding with a few items. A 24 cent per room annual license for rooming houses failed. a junk dealer license of 800 was indefinitely postponed. A street improvement bill for Twenty second Street from Eddy to Seymour was brought up and set for June 17. Finance approved monthly bills and warrants.
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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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Oregon
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Denver
Colorado
Clyde WH. Traverner
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