Peace Conference Reconsiders German Indemnities
London reports a shift in the peace conference stance toward Germany with Britain and Lloyd George seen as key drivers. France moves cautiously, while plans for an international loan and security terms are discussed. The aim is to restore German finances and industry and to allocate materials fairly among former enemies. The Italian and Yugoslav questions hinge on President Wilsons position on direct territorial settlements.
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Great Britain
David Lloyd. George
M. Clementeau
Germany
America
Wilson
Illiterate Sweethearts of Soldiers Reprieved
Twelve Italian women who came to marry American servicemen were detained at Elba Island after failing a literacy test. Washington ruled they may enter the United States for 60 days if they sign a pledge not to marry during that period.
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New York
United States
Elba Island
Washington
Cupid Makes First Wedding In New Court House
The first wedding in the new city county building occurred at 1 pm in Judge Frank Houseman’s office. Charles F Barney and Eleanor Suess of Denver, with Tom J Barker of Denver, received their license on the main floor, then married in the judge’s office. Barney works with the Rialto theater in Denver and they plan to live there.
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Cupid
New Court House
Frank Houseman
Charles F. Barney
Eleanor Suess
Denver
Tom J. Barker
Rail executives seek 25 percent freight rate hike
Chicago reports railroad heads plan a 25 per cent freight rate increase led by William H Finley president of the Chicago & Northwestern. The Republican State Convention is called for Sheridan on May 10 with 174 delegates elected May 4 and national convention delegates to be named.
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Chicago
William H Finley
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Sheridan
Sims Orders Court Inquiries Into Fletcher Removal
Secretary Daniels ordered a court of inquiry into Rear Admiral William B. Fletcher's removal from command of American naval forces at Brest by Admiral Sims in October 1817. The court will convene in Washington Mondays to hear the circumstances behind the dismissal.
President Wilson calls for wage board on railroad dispute
President Wilson urged railroad executives and employees to form a bipartisan wage board to negotiate a settlement under Section 301 of the railroad bill. He sent letters to both sides noting the Transportation Act enables immediate handling of the wage matter and stressing a timely conference to resolve the dispute.
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Washington
Wilson
Employes
T. DeWitt Cuyler
Association of Railroad Executives
Plea by Phone Fines Wyoming Attorney General
Attorney General W. L. Walls faced a police court charge for not clearing snow from his walks. Chief Emberg contacted him by phone and Walls, who claimed limited time, indicated a guilty plea after being told offenders are fined five dollars. A $5 payment was implied.
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W. L. Walls
Wyoming
C. F. Emberg
Two Arrested for Perjury in Armistice Day Murder Trial
Montesano Wisconsin March 2 Guy Bray sixteen and Jay Cook were arrested on perjury charges for their testimony at the Armistice Day murder trial. They were bond set at five hundred dollars each. Washington March 2 Chairman Fess of the house education committee said the committee would probe the board of vocational education if the federal board does not order an inquiry into alleged coercive actions affecting disabled veterans reeducation applications.
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Montesano
Wis
Guy Bray
Jay Cook
Tree
Washington
Fess
House Education Committee
Federal Board of Vocational Education
Local Legion Reaffirms Stand Against Bonus Demand
Cheyenne post of the American Legion voted to oppose a $50 per month service bonus bill, reaffirming a week old resolution and voicing opposition to any measure that adds debt. Ex service members attended, some had telegrammed support, while others stayed silent. The group also discussed purchasing the Chamber of Commerce building for the Legion and noted a national push to consider universal military training. Washington hearing featured strong objections to labeling soldier relief as a bonus with debate over extra back pay and broad aid for veterans.
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Cheyenne
American Legion
National Executive Committee of the
Congress
Kendrick
Warren
Montdell
Cheyenne Post
Chamber of Commerce
Executive Committee
National Headquarters
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Franklin D'Olier
Legion
Wyoming National Guard Teases Indian Cavalry Troop
Adjutant General McCoy outlined plans to form a cavalry troop from young Indians on the reservation. The Bay unit is under organization as chiefs and grandchildren of Washakie may join, with McCoy aiming to win tribal goodwill. He returned to Cheyenne after inspecting cavalry at Riverton and Landers.
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National Guard
McCoy
Cheyenne
Washakie
Guster
Riverton and
Landers
Senate approves two reservations on peace treaty amid broad support
In a formal Senate vote, two Republican reservations on the peace treaty were adopted with large majorities. The Monroe Doctrine provision drew 15 Democrats’ support for a 58 to 22 result, while the domestic questions clause passed 56 to 26 with 14 Democrats aiding. Debate was sparse as lawmakers anticipated a final deadlock and campaign-driven standoff.
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Washington
Senate
Wilson
United States
Beckham
Kentucky
Chamberlain
Oregon
Fletcher
Florida
Gore
Oklahoma
Henderson
Nevada
King
Utah
Kirby
Missouri
Shields
Tennessee
Smith
Georgia
Thomas
Colorado
Trammell
McCormick
Illinois
Cheyenne Meets Over Sewer Plans In Special Conference
A conference in Cheyenne's city offices gathered city officials and others to review the proposed sewer schemes. Engineer J A Whiting presented one storm sewer plan and five sanitary sewer options while Chicago expert George Co D Leath assisted without charge, loaned by Mayor William Hale Thompson.
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J. A.whiting
Cheyenne
Whiting
George Co. D. Leath
City of
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
Olives in Wyoming Tied to Botulism Fear
Eleven of twelve bottles of ripe olives suspected of botulinus poisoning have been sold in Cheyenne with possible consumption before warnings. Twenty four bottles were shipped to Wyoming, split between Cheyenne and Evanston, with only one unsold bottle found in Cheyenne. The case involves a company linked to prior fatalities at Java, Montana.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
Evanston
Stanley Greenbaum
Dairy, Oil,and Food Commissioner
Careyhurst Store Company Chartered in Wyoming
A new corporation named Careyhurst Store company was chartered in Wyoming with $10,000 capital. Directors include Governor Robert D. Carey, former Governor Joseph M. Carey, and Charles D. Carey. The merchandiser will operate at Careyhurst, seat of the Carey ranch, with shares par value $100.
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Wyoming
State of
Careyhurst Store Company
Robert D. Carey
Joseph M. Carey
Charles D. Carey
Careyhurst
Big Carey Ranch
Elk Basin Petroleum to Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum
Wyoming prepared to collect a filing fee of about $2000 as the Elk Basin Petroleum Company of Maine changes its name to Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum Company and increases capital stock from 2 million to 13 million dollars. The change is to be filed in the next few days.
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Wyoming
Elk Basin Petroleum Company of
Maine
Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum Company
Gasoline Prices Rise in Denver Oil Upswing
Continental and Altitude Oil announce a one cent rise in gasoline to 29 cents a gallon effective tomorrow. The increase follows higher crude oil prices cited by the firms as the reason for the change.
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Denver
Continental
Altitude
Omaha grocers launch fight on high cost living
Omaha grocers announce a campaign starting March 10 to curb rising prices. When customers request expensive items they will offer cheaper alternatives, and flour will be sold at wholesale prices to enable women to compete with bakeries.
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Omaha
Schleswig-Holstein Proclaims Independence From Prussia
May 2 London dispatch reports Schleswig-Holstein organizations and regional parties meeting in Rendsburg to declare independence from Prussia and form a new state. Premier Dr. Koster says he will go to Berlin to deliver the declaration. Copenhagen notes the coup occurred while international commissioners were away. they are en route back to Flensburg.
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London
Schleswig-Holstein
Rendsburg
Holstein
Schlesweig-Holstein
Prussia
Flensburg
Koster
Berlin
Copenhagen
International Commission
Flenburg
Charles M. Marling
Great Britain
N. von Sytow
Sweden
General Claudel
France
CADDOCK VICTORY OVER CHEVALIER IN MADISON SQUARE GARDEN
Earl Caddock of Anita Iowa won the heavyweight wrestling title by throwing Salvadore Chevalier in 58 minutes 11 seconds with a head scissors and arm lock at Madison Square Garden New York. The match was part of a program noted in an evening report.
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New York
Earl Caddock
Anita
Iowa
Salvadore Chevalier
Madison Square Garden
Soldier lover convicted in trial marriage case in Arizona
In Phoenix a former British soldier, Henry O'Brien, was found guilty in federal court of violating immigration laws by bringing Vera Mort from England for a claimed but alleged marriage. The jury recommended clemency. sentencing will be set tomorrow. Mort, an ambulance worker during the war, testified their trial marriage began in Santa Fe and continued in Wickenburg.
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Phoenix
Ariz
Vera Mort
England
Henry O’brien
Davis P. Dyer
St. Louis
Miss Mort
O'Brien
Thomas F. Campbell
Wickenburg
O’brien
London
United States
Flynn
Santa Fe
N. M
Arizona
Miss O'Brien
Newberry case downs number of defendants to 100
In Grand Rapids Michigan on March 2 the government dismissed charges against 23 minor defendants in the Newberry elections conspiracy case, bringing total defendants to 100. Frank C. Daily announced end of direct testimony and set motions for tomorrow with defense testimony likely starting Thursday. Senator Newberry probably will not testify due to his absence from the state during the campaign.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Mar
Newberry
Frank C. Dally
James G. McLaughlin Laid at Rest in Pinedale
James G. McLaughlin, 85, rancher of Pinedale and son of well known Granite Canyon rancher James McLaughlin, died of pneumonia at his home. Funeral held privately at Barry Bricker Brothers' chapel, burial in Olivet cemetery. Survived by wife Maude, father and mother, two sisters and two sons James 44 and Lawrence 9. Pallbearers named.
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James G. McLaughlin
Pinedale
James McLaughlin
Granite Canyon
Barry- Bricker Brothers
Olivet Cemetery
Hartman
McLaughlin
Maude McLaughlin
James
Lawrence
Frank Gallivan
Ed, Kelley
William Stevenson
K. Bon
Robert Davidson
Frank Vreeland
Ovate of Wyoming Profits From Capital Stock Increase
The State of Wyoming collected 2405 for filing amended articles of incorporation increasing Union Tank Car company capital stock from 25,000,000 to 37,000,000. The firm previously paid 2605 for recording an increase from 12,000,000 to 25,000,000, with over 200 percent growth noted last year. The state’s total profit from these filings reached 401.
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State of Wyoming
Union Tank Car Company
Wyoming Secretary of State
State of
Wyoming
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