Postmaster Class Lines Stir GOP Push In 1917
Washington March 10 1917 The order placing first second and third class postmasters under civil service faces a possible reversal as Republicans seek to use 11 636 offices to bolster campaign obligations and party machinery. Early responses show Republicans among the office holders and Democrats still dominant in the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Will H. Hays
Republican National Committee
Solid South
Alabama
Arkansas
Florida
Kentucky
North Carolina
Georgia
Louisiana
Texas
Virginia
Missisippi
South Carolina
Hays
Harding
Birthday of Spivens Fitz—gate collector and inventor
Born March 9 1871 in War fetched South Carolina, Spivens Fitz collects gates with historical ties. His famous pieces include the Hancock gate once linked to presidential ambitions, the Revere era gate, and a Little Boy Blue gate. He also claimed to design a three speed reversible chart for gait improvement.
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Warfetched
S. C
Spivens FitzDrydock
Spiveas
John Hancock
Paul Revere
General Gates
Spiv
Little Boy Blue
Cornet Players’ Association
New Firm Buys Dumm Mortuary on Carey Avenue
L Stephenson and GC WW Blackman purchase the W. W. Dumm mortuary on Carey avenue. Mr Dumm sold his entire interest to these Denver men who come well recommended and experienced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Stephenson
WW. Blackman
Stephenson and Blackman
Carey Avenue
Dumm
Denver
Cheyenne
High School Girl Seeks Role Beyond First Lady Charm
A dated remark contrasts a girl’s wish to act like Mary Pickford with expectations of being first lady. The quote hints at tension between ambition and public image in a school context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Pickford
Old Pinex cough syrup recipe promise
An advertisement touts a cheap home cough syrup using 2% ounces of Pinex mixed with a pint of sugar syrup or substitutes. It claims rapid relief within 24 hours, lasting protection, and suitability for bronchitis croup hoarseness and asthma, with a money back guarantee from The Pinex Co Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinex Co
T. Wayne
Ind
Legislative action cripples Wyoming National Guard finances
Adjutant General Timothy J. McCoy told the Lions club that Wyoming’s legislature cut administrative funds for the National Guard from $75,000 to about $30,000. He warned the cut will force most of the guard to be mustered out, undermining the state’s high readiness and risking leadership in mobilization. The federal government spends $260,000 annually on the Wyoming cavalry, while the state withholds $75,000 for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard of
Wyoming
Timothy J. McCoy
Lions Club
Diis
National Guard
McCoy
Wyoming Regiment of Cavalry
Wife of Cheyennette Dies in Washington
Mrs Louis Rath of Ogden Utah widow of Cheyenne man dies in Spokane Washington. She left a baby daughter and is survived by her husband and sister Mrs Herbert Vincent. Funeral planned in Spokane where Mr Rath is employed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Rath
Louis Rath
Spokane
Washington
Rath
Ogden
Utah
Herbert Vincent
Cheyenne
Mr. Rath
Jail escape bid ends as torch fire discovered in Casper
In Casper Wyoming an inmate alias O L Tveel or Mitchell tied to bank pass fraud led an attempted jail breakout. A torch set beneath the county treasurer's office burned a 15 inch hole in the floor before Sheriff Martin intervened saving prisoners from cremation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passerby
Casper
Wyo
I. T. Mitchell
O. L. T'veel
Pass
First National Bank of Denver
Mitchell
Martin
Joe M. Dex
Prinz
Grove's Laxative Bromo Quinine Cold and Grip Tablet Ad
An old advertisement touts Grove's as the only genuine laxative Bromo Quinine tablet, claiming it is the first original cold and grip tablet and urging readers to ensure they get Bromo, priced at 80 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove's
Insurgents Gain Ground as Bolshevik Cavalry Rush to Moscow
War news from Warsaw reports strong detachments of Russian Bolshevik cavalry under General Budenny moving from south Russia toward Moscow to crush the insurgents who are said to be gaining power daily. Rumors of an overthrow circulate amid the fighting.
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Warsaw
Budenny
Russia
Moscow
Incomplete Russian Soviet Signal on Polish Peace Talks
Report states no confirmation of Soviet government troops reaching the city and no steps were taken to interrupt Polish peace negotiations. Polish authorities deem reports of Russian insurrections greatly exaggerated.
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Nasbys
Rush
Hungry Joe Hunt
Text Book of
Wall Street
McCall & Riley Co., Inc
New York
Dumm Mortuary
Bb. I
Yodhr
GEO. H. Gilland
CHAS
W. Hirsig
Whishey I
GANS
T. Ek, Roghrsy
J. M. Garrett
I. V. Newlin
B. II’, Yoder
J. Ll. Jordan
Chas, W. Hirsig
Wesley, Dumm
George Hw, Gilland
Frank A. Roedel
Harry Farthing
Citizens National Bank
Samond
Cheyennette
Veo Penny
C. Samnpleatree
Oxford
C & M Bootery
He, A. Myers
J. D. Connelly
Capitol Ave
Casper Prioners
Pasternack’s
the Workingman’s Store
Osborn
W. 16Th St
16Th and
Pioneer Avenue
Analgesique
Bengue
Eae
Levi Strauss
Koveralls
Shepherd & Klett
Hart Schaffner & Marx Cloths
easses@baee jaspente
Stark’s
Buster Brown
Lambsdown
West 16Th St
Children’s Union Suits
Men’s Union
Veta Bros. & Marcus
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