Indictment Filed in Coal Industry Lever Act Case
Indianapolis March 11 A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging conspiracy under the Lever Act and federal criminal code naming 125 coal operators and miners as defendants. Ten overt acts are charged in 18 counts. Arraignment is set for May 4 with bonds ranging from 5 060 to 10 000. Names will not be public until arrest.
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Indianapolis
Federal District Court
A. B. Anderson
United States
Indiana
Illinois
Pennsylvania
No Action Regarding New Health Officer
At a meeting of city commissioners with County Commissioner Warren Richardson yesterday afternoon no change in the current arrangement for a health officer was made. Gus Clancy continues to oversee the poor farm and pest house and is paid by both county and city for work in each respect, with no full time sanitary officer in the city. No change will be made for the present.
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Warren Richardson
Gus Clancy
County Clerk Plans Dictionary of Candidate Names
County Clerk Ida R. Graham contemplates a requisition on Cupid for a dictionary giving pronunciation of all candidates for marriage licenses and their places. A license issued yesterday to Lawrence Kopusin and Mrs. Mac Jovia Pacheco of Walsenburg in Huerfano County, Colorado.
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Ida R. Graham
Lawrence Kopusin
Mac Jovia Pacheco
Walsenburg
Huerfano County
Colorado
Mrs Dempsey Brought Out Of Tia Juana
Orr reported finding her at Tia Juana Mexico with Mexican authorities help and that she would accompany him to San Francisco willingly. Julius E Gardner of San Diego has been arrested charged with threatening or influencing a grand jury witness in San Francisco. The former Mrs Dempsey received letters from the pugilist forming basis for charges tied to Dempsey’s draft evasion indictment.
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Orr
Tia Juana
Mexico
San Francisco
Julius E. Gardner
San Diego
United States Grand Jury
Dempsey
Burglars Loot Villa of King Christian at The Skaw
Thieves broke into the villa of King Christian at The Skaw in Copenhagen region. Silverware and antiques valued at several thousand kroner were stolen. The Skaw marks the northern tip of Jutland.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Skaw
Jutland
Florence Reed Performs At Atlas Theatre In The Woman's Law
Florence Need stars in The Woman's Law at the Atlas Theatre beginning today for two days. The powerful drama showcases her versatile acting. A Keystone Comedy, Dimples and Danger, rounds out the program, matching the high standard of the comedy producer.
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Florence Need
America
Atlas Theatre
Woman's Law
Elk Basin Consolidated Purchases Mutual Oil
Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum announced it has acquired Mutual Oil, expanding with two Wyoming refineries and two lubricating and grease plants in Kansas and Missouri, plus 200 distributing stations in Kansas, Nebraska and the northwest. Mutual adds a 3000 barrel Glenrock refinery and a 41000 barrel Cowley plant.
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Elk Basin Consolidated Petroleum Company
Mutual Oil Company
Wyoming
Kansas
Missouri
Nebraska
Mutual Company
Glenrock
Cowley
St. Pat's Day Dog Licensing Alert Warns of Arrests
On March 17 St Patrick's Day will see dogs without license tags liable to arrest without bond. Owners must appear and pay pound fees before their dogs are released. The notice urges dog owners to obtain licenses before the holiday.
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St. Patrick's Day
Coal Settlement Commission Divided Over Hours and Wages
The Coal Settlement Commission split over miner hours with a majority proposing a 25 percent wage rise and unchanged hours, including a 14 percent post-work increase. Miner dissenter John P. White backs a seven hour day and about 35 percent raise. United Mine Workers officials gave no talk on likely actions. William Greene of the Mine Workers hinted that gaps might be bridged after talks with Secretary Tumulty.
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Coal Settlement Commission
Henry M. Robinson
Rembrandt Peale
Wilon
John P. White
United Mine Workers of America
William Greene
Tumulty
Admiral Sims Presses Navy Shortcomings Before Senate Panel
Admiral Sims testified that the Atlantic fleet was not kept ready for battle in World War I. He said urgent pleas for ships were ignored and battleships were sent abroad as an unhomogeneous squadron after delays. He urged calling Herbert Hoover to testify on Allied food conditions in 1917.
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Washington
Atlantic
Sims
Navy Department
Senate
United States
Department
Sixth Battle Squadron
Admiral Sims
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Senator Ball
Delaware
Poindexter
Jury List Prepared for Cor dillos and Newell Trials
The district court clerk T Joe Fisher prepared the venire list for the next term, containing eligible county citizens. Jury names for the Cor dillos and Newell trials appear on the roll, compiled by officials Warren Richardson Ida R Graham and J K Stoddard.
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T. Joe Fisher
District Court
Cordillos
Newell
Warren Richardson
Board of County Commissioners
Ida R. Graham
J. K. Stoddard
Commissioner Sloan Plans West Coast Tour
Commissioner John B. Sloan will leave Cheyenne for a tour of Nevada and California. He will start in Reno for a brief stay, then Oakland, followed by San Diego, and expects to return to Cheyenne within a month.
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County
John B. Sloan
Cheyenne
Nevada
California
Reno
Oakland
San Diego
Still Round and Round in Treaty Fight
The article describes ongoing votes and shifting support between Republicans and Democrats over Article 10 reservations. Despite tweaks, neither side seems close to the two thirds needed for ratification, with Hitchcock leading a counter-offensive on the Democratic side amid fragile compromise gains.
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Hitchcock
Nebr
Carey Presents Small Statue to Cheyenne Legion
Carey presents a three foot statue of an American soldier in a defiant pose to the Cheyenne post of the American Legion. The sculpture, titled Captured but not conquered, is by G E B Dal lin. It will be shown downtown briefly then housed in Legion rooms at the Chamber of Commerce. Miss Alice Durr has resigned. James Garrett will replace her handling rooms and employment work.
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Charles
Carey
Cheyenne
American Legion
G. E B. Dallin
Legion
Chamber of Commerce
Alice Durr
The
James Garrett
Pony Blimps See 400 Mile Range In Early Airship Venture
The Goodyear Kansas City syndicate sells the first cargo oriented pony blimp designed for commercial use. Delivery is set for March 16 after the New York Aero Show. This 95 foot long airship seats two, reaches 40 mph, and has a 400 mile range with a 6000 foot ceiling. Potential roles include aerial mail, harbor patrol, coast guard, forest patrol, survey work, aerial photography, and advertising.
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Goodyear Kansas City Airship Syndicate
New York
Western Syndicate
Coast Guard
Arkon
Wootten Trial Ends State Case As Defense Declares Necessity
In Tombstone Arizona on March 11 the state halted its case against H W Wootten, a Bisbee hardware dealer charged with kidnapping tied to the Bisbee deportations that sent 1186 men from the Warren mining district to Columbus New Mexico. The defense framed the pause around a law of necessity asserting communities may act outside statutes if menaced by perils statutes cannot meet.
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Tombstone
Ariz
H. W. Wootten
Bisbee
Warren
Columbus
New Mexico
T. G. Green
Wootten
Patee
Poles Halt Bolshevik Offensive Across Western Front
London reports that Polish forces, aggressors on the western front, foiled Bolshevik plans for a coordinated attack by seizing a key lateral railroad and disrupting enemy logistics. The Poles began actions at strategic points after learning of Bolshevik intentions.
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London
Crystal Ice Company Formed to Supply City
The Crystal Ice Company formed by contract holders received exclusive rights to cut natural ice on city lakes and will supply artificial ice to Cheyenne under a city contract. Articles of incorporation list Cal Holliday T. Joe Cahill and J. B. Morris as directors with $200000 capitalization.
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Crystal Ice Company
Cheyenone
Cal Holliday
T. Joe Cahill
J. B. Morris
Last Call Before You're Delinquent
The last day to file your income tax statement without penalties is next Monday March 45. The Internal Revenue Collector Leslie Miller’s office has seen a rush and stays open evenings. Since opening on December 4 1919 the office has collected about 1 080 000 with expenses around 19 500 for equipment and setup. Miller estimates Wyoming income taxes last year at about 3 6
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Internal Revenue
Leslie ‘ Miller
Miller
Wyoming
No Set Up In Efforts Cure Giant Trusts
A mature study of the Steel corporation decision shows no weakness in the Sherman act as argued by officials. The 4 to 3 Supreme Court ruling is not viewed as the court’s stance on the Sherman law. The department may pursue new actions if violations are found. nine anti trust suits are active. One lower court case targets Chicago labor leaders and manufacturers over collusion to restrict electric fixture imports to city-made products, highlighting capital labor relations.
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Steel Corporation
Steel Trust
High Court
Supreme Court
Chicago
Pershing Declined as Army Chief of Staff
The House defeated an amendment to the army reorganization bill to name General Pershing as chief of staff without a record vote. The chamber instead approved a provision allowing the Secretary of War to make the selection.
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Washington
House
General Pershing
Dong
Secretary of War
New Constitution Adopted by GML Miners in West
Delegates of United Mine Workers District No. 15 in Colorado Springs adopted a new constitution opposing the Rockefeller Industrial Foundation the Industrial Workers of the World and the One Big Union. modeled on Illinois miners rules it imposes strict penalties on members who join I W W and similar groups. district officers say the change strengthens and stabilizes western state unions.
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Colorado Springs
Mar
Rockefeller Industrial Foundation
Industrial Workers of the World
United Mine Workers of America
Illinois
Colorado
Wyoming
New Mexico
Ceremony of extinguishing lights and Easter rites
The Albert Pike Chapter Rose Croix of the Scottish Rite Masons schedules Maundy Thursday extinguishing lights on April 1 at 8 pm and Easter Sunday relighting the tapers at 3 pm, with ceremonies held in the Masonic temple.
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Albert Pike Chapter
Rose Croix
Masonic Temple
Four New Companies Chartered by Wyoming State
Four firms filed articles of incorporation with the Wyoming secretary of state. Williams Gasoline Company of Casper with $500,000 capital, Shawnee Creek Producers Inc of Lusk with $50,000 capital, Chappell Oil Company increased capital from $41,000,000 to $5,000,000, and Park Road Sales & Service Company of Casper with $100,000 capital. Directors named include Williams, George I. Weese, J. B. Keefer, Harold Beck, Arthur Beck, H. L. Bachellor, L. A. Wood, R. H. Nichols, A. B. Stirrett, and C. B. Wagner.
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Wyoming
Williams Gasoline Company
Casper
Capital Stock
Beit’. Williams
George I. Weese
J’. B. Keefer
Shawnee Creek Producers, Inc
Lusk
Harold and
Arthur Beck
H. L. Bachellor
L. A. Wood
Chappell Oil Company
Eleven Die as Tornado Rips Missouri Ozark Region
Springfield reports eleven dead two missing and eight injured after a tornado struck the Turkey creek valley near Branson and Hollister in Payne county. Many children among the dead. families from Melva and nearby towns evacuated as homes were destroyed and roads washed out. Authorities note the Ozark region’s Shepherd of the Hills area was heavily struck with extensive damage and casualties.
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Springfield
Turkey, Creek
Branson
Hollister
Payne County
Ran
William Box
Melva
Alva Howard
William Jackson
Jackson
John Gross
Oasis
Ridgeway
Melves
Turkext Creek
William
Rox
Turkey Creek
Kirbyville
Taneyville
Mildred Oasis
Forsyth
Ozark
Presbyterian Night At Cheyenne Tabernacle Features Dr Bulgin
Last night at the Cheyenne tabernacle Presbyterian night drew a full house as Dr E J Bulgin preached a spirited sermon praising the audience. He called human selfishness the root of all evil and outlined plans for Baptist night and Sun day activities for youth.
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Tabernacle
E. J. Bulgin
Mill Pond
Robert O. Lewis
Sunshine Chorus
Dr. Bulgin
Bulgin
Jackson
Ethel Evans Lewis
Miss Blamey
Tyler
Dunn
Jenkins
Schamp
East Sixteenth
Putnam
Warren
Newell Bell
Bent
Casselman
East Twenty-second
Hamilton
Bolec
Carey
Grews
Montgomery Sues for Divorce Alleging Cruelty and Adultery
Walter Montgomery files for divorce from Earth Montgomery claiming cruelty that forced him to eject her from the home. He also alleges his wife keeps company with other men.
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Walter Montgomery
Earth Montgomery
Tornado Kills Three in Nevada Missouri
A violent tornado struck Nevada Missouri causing three deaths and about one million dollars in damage to the business district. Victims Paul Pierson 24 William Bothlow 22 and Marty Brewer 23 were crushed as upper walls and roof collapsed onto a smaller building. The storm endured under five minutes.
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Nevada, Mo
Nevada
Paul Pierson
William Bothlow
Marty Brewer
Nevada Trust Company
Sign Warning Misplaced at City County Building
Visitors yesterday found a gravel pit warning sign propped at the basement elevator shaft of the city county building. The sign warned that gravel removal would be prosecuted by the county commissioners and is now used to prevent falls, having migrated from a real pit to temporary use inside the building.
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City County
Cheyenne Masons and Chamber Eyes Split Temple Purchase
Cheyenne lodge groups and the Chamber of Commerce near finalizing a split purchase of the Ma sonic temple. The western half will house four Masonic bodies and a future Blue Lodge and Eastern Star, while the Chamber takes the eastern half. A joint committee will oversee arrangements and shared space plans.
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Chamber OF Commerce
Cheyenne Lodge No. 1
Cheyenne
Acacia Lodge No. 44
York
The
Royal Arch
Commandery
Cheyenne Lodge No. 4
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Jack Dempsey
O. O. Orr
King OF
Florence Reed
Goa
Atlas Today
ELK Basin Con
Daniels
NAVY
FAR War
Cordillo Trial Venire
Sloan
West Coast
RED Army
Ice Company
United States Steel
Palmer
Pershing
Army Staff
GML
Ozark Region
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Blue Lodge
Eastern Star
Temple
Masonica
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