Light on Slush Funds of GOP Sparks Senate Probe
Washington May 24 The senate opened a probe into pre convention expenditures with evidence that 404984.78 was spent for Governor Lowden of Illinois and large outlays in the Ohio primary between Harding and Wood. Louis Emmerson testified on records and checks naming dates localities and contributors.
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Washington
Lowden
Illinois
Ohio
Harding
Leonard Wood
Newberry
Michigan
Senate
Frank H. Hitchcock
Wood
William G. Proctor
Cincinnati
A.A. Sprague
Chicago
H. C. Stebbins
New York
John H. Price
Cleveland
Louis Emmerson
Poindexter
Johnson
California
Death claims pioneer nun at local convent
Sister Winifred, among the oldest nuns at the Convent of the Holy Child Jesus, died at the convent this morning at 1 o clock. Arrangements for her funeral will be announced later. She was a pioneer of the local convent.
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Sister Winifred
Jesus
Winifred
Wounded Man Declines to Name Knifer in Buford Stabbing
Tregoris Trejo was brought to Cheyenne and jailed after a stabbing affray at Buford thirty miles west of Cheyenne. A Mexican victim, too badly injured to name himself, lies in the hospital. Sheriff's report notes Trejo attacked the other man with a keen knife. the wounded man showed grave chest and abdominal injuries and walked from train to ambulance holding a chest wound.
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Tregoris Trejo
Cheyenne
Buford
Trejo
Army and Justice Warned Bergdoll Planned Escape
Washington May 24 The Army Intelligence corps and the Department of Justice were forewarned that Grover Bergdoll, a draft evader, planned an escape Attorney General Palmer said the department bore responsibility for the circumstances that allowed Bergdoll to break away. Information that a riot with an escape was under way was first obtained by army authorities and passed to the DOJ.
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Washington
Army Intelligence Corps
Department of Justice
Grover ©. Bergdoll
Palmer
Cheyenne Woman Killed in Stolen Car Crash
Mrs. Mabel Parker 39 of Denver, formerly Cheyenne, died after a touring car struck by a stolen vehicle driven by three Denver youths. Brockway of Denver injured, three autos damaged, one wheel torn off, one suspect jailed. Parker’s family long connected to Cheyenne. she survived by her parents two children two brothers and a sister.
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Mabel Parker
Denver
Mabel Hall
Cheyenne
G. P
Brockway
Brock
Way
Parker
Broskway
Steva Hall
Thames Street
Hall
Glaude Hall
W Lo
Gisenne
Victor Hall
Wiliam Jomer
Wilson asks Congress for mandate over Armenia
President Wilson urges authority for the United States to accept a mandatory over Armenia. He frames it as a critical choice and says it should reflect the will of the American people. Senators predict the message will linger in committee as Lodge and Harding oppose the mandate.
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Washington
United States
Armenia
Congress
Wilson
Committee On Foreign Relations
Senate
Senate Committee
Lodge
Harding
Sentor Harding
Baku
Williams
Mississippi
Allied Supreme Council
Turkey
League of Nations
Otto Braunschweig Dies After Prolonged Illness
Adolph Otto Braunschweig a well known Cheyenne resident died at his home 849 West Twenty fifth street after a long illness. Funeral arrangements were not set but likely at the Elks Home tomorrow afternoon. He had recently traveled to California and Arizona seeking relief from his declining health.
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Adolph
Otto) Braunschweig
Cheyenne
West Twenty-fifth Street
Elks Home
Mr. Braunschweig
California
Arizona
Daniels Testimony on Navy War Plans Tangles Senate Hearing
May 24 cross examination of Secretary Daniels before the Senate Naval investigating committee sparked verbal wrangles as chairman pressed for yes or no replies. Daniels defended the navy's wartime planning for 1917 arguing plans were as adequate as any in history for war against a passive enemy and against Germany including anti submarine campaigns and mobilization.
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Washington
Daniels
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Navy Department
Sims
Elijirman
Germany
State Federation of Labor Convenes In Cheyenne
The bi yearly convention opens in Cheyenne with Robert Smith presiding. Mayor Edward P Taylor welcomes laborers, Rev C J Fisher speaks on Americanization, and Labor Commissioner Harry C Hoffman follows. Harry W Fox and W A James take over for routine business as delegates gather from Cheyenne and visiting towns.
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State Federation of Labor
Cheyenne
Robert #. Smith
Cheyenne Trades
Edward P. Taylor
C. J. Fisher
Cheyenne Council Delays Bond Sale After Bids
City commissioners held an executive session to consider bids for an 800000 bond issue to fund storm and sanitary sewers. Three external bids were submitted with no disclosed premiums as officials planned to reconvene to decide. Mayor Taylor indicated further action would follow after review.
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Cheyenne
Ideal Banks
Cheyenne Capital
Taylor
Reward Offered for Villa Death or Capture
The Mexican government sets a reward of 60,000 pesos about 50 000 dollars for General Villa. A 2 000 man force is sent to hunt him. Villa reportedly commands 2 000 to 4 000 with potential to raise 13 000 in Chihuahua and perhaps 20 000 nationwide.
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Mexico
Villa
Chihuahua
Republic
Five Chinese fined 100 each and jailed on drug charges
Five Chinese men were fined 100 each in police court and then held for federal authorities on Harrison Drug Act violations. Investigators found opium worth about 2000 dollars, 1604.45 in cash, and yen shee during a search, with total seized assets near 7000 dollars. Names listed include Yee Sam Jim Sing Dick Wah and Leo.
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Charlie Hirsig
Hong Kong
Peter Warlaumont
United States
Harry V. Williams
United States Department of Justice
Williams
McFarland
Police Department
Yee Sam
Jim Sing
Dick Wah
Leo
Room Prowler Commits Two Thefts in Cheyenne
Two burglaries attributed to a room prowler occurred yesterday in Cheyenne. A Waltham watch and two gold coins vanished from the Capitol rooming house. later a suit of clothes was reported stolen from the Wyoming rooming house on Lincoln highway. Police suspect the same thief.
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Cheyenne
Capitol
Waltham
Wyoming
Lincoln Highway
Indignant Nation Reacts to Carranza Killing and Mexican Crisis
Reports from Mexico City indicated widespread indignation over the death of Carranza and fears of renewed armed opposition led by Villa. Obregon’s government claimed strength as Huerta was named provisional president ad interim by congress. Arrests of Carranza aides Bonillas Fontes and other officials followed the assassination.
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Washington
Carranza
Villa
Mexico City
Garranza
Gar“née
Madero
Luis J. Marones
United States
Vareson
White House
Wilson
Abreson
Muronés
Samuel Godpers
Obreron
Huerta
Mexico
Adolf de la Huerta
Sonora
Pablo Gonzales
EL Paso
Ignacion Bonillas
Paulino Fontes
General Obregon
Reward Offered for Villa Death in El Paso
A reward of 100,000 pesos is posted for information leading to the death of Villa. Details note turn to Page 8 No. 1.
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Villa
EL Paso
Ter
Homecoming at University Promises Large Attendance
Alumni return anticipated for the University Homecoming Week June 4 to 9. A mailed circular with a detachable card asks former students to sign and mail to confirm attendance, aiding organizers in gauging turnout. A new feature is noted on page 8.
Industrial Authority to Address Rotary Club Today
Dr. Glen Levin Swiggett of the Interior Department will speak at the Plains Hotel luncheon to explain a major industrial program. Swiggett leads a nationwide tour on improving government handling of industrial questions and Latin American trade. After the Rotary event he will proceed to Denver for an educational and industrial leaders gathering.
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Glen Levin Swiggett
Department of Commercial Education
Department of the Interior
Rotary Club
Plains Hotel
Swiggett
Swigzetl
Latin America
Hat
Dr. Scheweltz
Denver
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Signor
Federal Reserve Board
Costa Livin
Ofiteer
DEATH
Bergdoll
Senator Lodge
Old Guard
America
Otto Braunschweig
Daniel Sharps
Serator Hale
Labor Convention
Council
Francisco Villa
University
Industrial Authority
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