Dozen coal firms urge lower state taxes and show figures
State Board of Equalization met with representatives from about a dozen coal mines and oil outfits to argue for tax cuts. Burdick for Owl Creek Coal described high costs and land mishandling while Koof and Pollack for Sheridan and Wyoming Oil Field discussed tonnage, prices, and per ton tax rates amid scrutiny from Tax Commissioner McGill.
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State Board of Equalization
Wyoming
Frank L. Houx
John Baird
R. B. Forsyth
John McGill
L. W. Trumbull
Owl Creek Oil Company
C. W. Burdick
Kool
Peter Kool
Sheridan
Wyoming Coal Company
A. W. Pollock
Cambria
Walter Schoonmaker
Measers
Brennan and Black
Union Pacific Coal Company
A. P. Whitmore
Sheridan Coal Company
Paposia
Earl
Thomas Sneddon
Diamondville Mines
Carney Coal Company
Waa
Kooi
Wyoming Oil Field Company
Reive
CC. W. Vardick
Iis Midwest
Mr. Barnes
William Hanley Keystone
Firehugh Oil Companies
Mesers
Burdick
Barnes
Franco Refining Company
Congress
Owl Creek
Bureau of Mines
Washington
Peter Koof
Koof
Gebo
Wyoming Goal and Mining Company
Pollack
Cambria Coal Company
Union Facific Coal Company
Hanna
McGill
Prisoners chained to trees for road work in Los Angeles
Ten men convicted of rioting on Christmas Day in Los Angeles refused road work and were punished by handcuffing to trees with bread and water. Their attorney, Job Harman, says the men were appealing for a new trial and stayed bound as their sentences of three months to two years began. Jesus Fubla claims he was left suspended for hours until noon despite willingness to work.
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Los Angeles
Job Harman
Ifnoe
Jesus Fubla
Barnett Becomes Marine Corps Commandant Amid Controversy
Major General George Barnett, longtime Marine basing and overseas service veteran, ascends to commandant as Major General William Biddle retires. Barnett, a Wisconsin native and Annapolis ’81 grad, defeated Colonel Littleton Waller, whose court martial in Samar haunted his candidacy though he was acquitted.
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George Barnett
Marine Corps
William P. Biddle
Barnett
Atlantic Fleet
Culebra
Wisconsin
Annapolis
Panama
Philippines
China
Cuba
Washington
Marines
Littleton Waller T. Waller
Virginia
Congress
Samar
Waliar
Woolen maker eyes market despite tariff shifts
William M. Wood president of American Woolen says the firm can compete with foreign companies after wool is placed on the free list and duties revised. The year shows a deficit of 677684 versus a 3722988 surplus prior year. operations were hurt by garment workers strike and tariff debate. The tariff is settled and the firm is ready to do business under new conditions.
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New York
William M. Wood
American Woolen Company
Wood
Congress
Hair Pulling Flare Up At London Labor Rally
At a Labour party rally in London on March 4 suffragettes jeered leader J Rameny MacDonald as tensions escalated into fights between men and women. Hair pulling, scratching, clothing tearing and smashed windows followed in an hour of chaos.
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London
Labor Party
J. Rameny MacDonald
Riot Follows W W I W Raid on Roman Church
Several hundred men led by the Industrial Workers of the World stormed Stalphonsus Roman Catholic Church in New York on West Broadway during a Lent service. Police locked doors as detectives and patrol wagons responded. chaos ensued as priests attempted to pacify intruders amid frightened worshippers. The confrontation followed a city conference between Mayor Mitchel and Police Commissioner McKay.
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New York
Industrial Workers of the World
Stalphonsus Roman Catholic
West Broadway
J. G. Chneider
Mitchel
McKay
New President of Peru Aboard to Assume Office
Robert Fe. Legula, named president of Peru, travels to Washington after London arrival to take office. An interpreter states Legula did not seize power by revolution and recalls President Billinghurst dissolving congress, with mention of Wilson and potential similar actions in Washington.
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Peru
Robert FE. Legula
United States
London
Billinghurst
Washington
Wilson
el Presidente
Billjinghurst
Congress
Legula
Henry Varela
Iefe
Buing
James M Curley Boston's new mayor faces dual office dispute
James M Curley began as mayor on February 2 and drew a congressional salary on February 4 while Republicans sought to strike him from the pay rolls for holding two offices. The Democrat once served in Boston councils and Massachusetts legislature and is described as a handsome, persuasive politician.
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Curley
New England
Congress
Mann
Boston
Massachusetts
Prosecutor Calls Ellix A Vile Coward In Murder Trial
In Chicago on March 4 the prosecutor labeled William Cheney Ellix a vile coward for murdering his wife and trying to ruin her character to save his life. He described Ellix as he swayed in court and needed support, while the murdered wife lay shot four times with her throat cut. The prosecutor also attacked Fred Cauldwell of Hartford Ontario as the man in the case for not appearing to testify.
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Chehcago
Malto
William Cheney Ellix
Cincinnati
Argu
Ellis
Malato
Elis
Abe
God
Maluto
Remarkable operation may stop many diseases
Dr Frank Lytleton told the Chicago Medical Association he transplanted the generative gland from a dead person into a living man. He said he performed the operation on himself when no subject was available and that the procedure on January 1st appeared successful. If permanent, it could treat Brights disease hardening of the arteries and ailments of premature senility.
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Chicago
Frank Lytleton
Chicago Medical Association
Kright
New Source of Trouble Is Divulged in Mine Dispute
Wallenburg Colorado March 4. FH G Bettis operator of Independent Royal Gorge mine Fremont county describes union control over pay and market access during a three month period. He claims a pit committee and seven union groups hampered production and discipline. Moved to congressional strike inquiry. Moyer to testify on deportation incident as hearings to begin night sessions.
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Wallenburg
Colo
United Mine Workers of America
G. Bettis
Royal Gorge
Fremont County
Bettis
Moughton
Congressional Investigation Committee
Odin Potter
Superior
Ile
Moyer
Federation of Miners
Chicago
England May Change Mind In Panama Pacific Exposition
By a substantial majority the house of commons records its desire that the government reconsider its refusal to participate officially in the Panama Pacific International Exposition. A memorial signed by 360 MPs from all parties will be presented to Premier Asquith tomorrow. Signers include Arthur J. Balfour and Andrew Bonar Law.
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London
House of Commons
Asquith
Arthur J. Balfour
Andrew Bonar Law
First Mexican gunboat battle proves a fizzle
Nogales March 4. The first boat battle in the Mexican war ended with an ineffectual exchange at Topolobampo as rebel warship Tampico faced federal gunboats Morelos and Guerrero. Federales opened fire at long range, Tampico fought back at longer range, then withdrew with no damage reported.
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Nogales
Topolobampo
Tampico
Morelos
Guerrero
Guaymas
Typhoid Epidemic Strikes St Johns and Iberville
St Johns Quebec March 4 at least 2000 of 7000 residents are sick with a mild typhoid outbreak. Several deaths have occurred as medical men identify water and milk supplies as contagion sources in the epidemic affecting St Johns and Iberville communities.
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ST Joans
Que
St Johns
Iberville
Cause of Buperage Is Championed in Senate
Washington March 4. The cause of woman suffrage was championed in the senate today by Senators Thompson Owen Chamberlain and Sherman who spoke in support of the proposed constitutional amendment to give women the vote in all states. Senators Reed and Vanardio probably will speak against the amendment tomorrow when a vote may be reached. some people's specialty is pouring foe water on enthusiasm.
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Washington
Senate
Debated Mexican policy rises in U S Senate
Washington reports suggest a vigorous Senate debate on Mexico as the state department gathers figures on foreigners since the revolution. Senator Fall of New Mexico aims to urge policy change while Diaz faction leaders petition U S support for a possible new revolution, which the United States refuses to recognize.
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Washington
Great Britain
Benton
Senate
State Department
Shively
Fall of
New Mexico
Pedro Devilar
Cecillo Ocon
Feix Diaz
United States
Diaz
Four Burglars Captured After Fierce Greenwich Street Clash
New York police captured four burglars in the act of robbing Howery jewelry at 350000 in diamonds in Greenwich Street. Thieves fortified a store counter and opened fire before officers burst through smoke and subdued them. Names include Chaylea Jo, William Smith alias Boglio Bmbhy, George Jandernagy, and Mella Haffaelo. all face burglary and felonious assault charges.
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New York
Poe Hee
Greenwich Street
Notorloue
Atlantic
Pacetic
Rogues’ Gallery
Chaylea Jo
William Smith
Boglio Bmlbhy
George Jandernagy
the Pollek
Mella Haffaelo
Asyalt
Murder Plotteenager Convicted in Nantes Case
In Nantes on March 4, 15 year old Re duran was found guilty of murdering seven people in September. He received a sentence of 20 years in prison.
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Nantes
Reduran
Beptenmn
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Samuel Gebo
Lander
J. L. Baird
McGil
Mr. Baird
Messrs. Brennan and Black
Rees
Col. Geo. Barnett
Wannie
Edina
W.W
James M. Curley
Harald & Kwing
Was
Fllis
England
Mexico
Carranza
Baweh
el Paso
Villa
Gustavo Bauch
Bauch
Chihuahua City
Laredo
Texas
Silame Botello
Nuevo Leon
Monterey
Colquitt
EL Pas
Ramon Frante
Miguel Silva
Miguel Lara
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