Anti-Profiteering Bill Passed by Congress
Washington reports Senate and House adopted an anti profiteering extension to the food control act today. The measure, backed by President Wilson, broadens penalties for hoarding and profiteering, with up to two years imprisonment and fines up to five thousand dollars, after a disputed passage in the District of Columbia.
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House
Senaté
District of Columbia
Lay
Garrien Rous
Colored Association Denounces Lynching Spread Across Nation
The Colored Association condemns the ongoing lynching violence across the United States. It laments the brutality staining the nation as a world leader in civilization and democracy, calling for national accountability from north to south. Page Three note remarks echo regret and shame over the impact.
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Earth
Shane
Ia Othline
German Paper Snar es at Two Negro Nations
The Vorwaerts in Berlin discusses the challenges of the international labor conference at Washington. It argues Germany must resist humiliation as delegates face penalties. It notes Holt Liberia and other republics may decide whether to attend, warning that delay could ruin negotiations.
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Wastilgten
Vorwaerts
Germany
Queen of Belgium Flies Over Ocean in California
Elizabeth, queen of the Belgians, made her first air trip in America from Santa Barbara with King Albert and four other companions. The flight lasted about 45 minutes and the party greatly enjoyed the experience.
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Elizabeth
America
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Santa Barbers
Kimball Sworn Off Bench Over Prohibition Search Clause
In Lolas Wyoming on October 11, Justice Kimball ruled the prohibition statute's search seizure clause constitutional. Theodore Peterson of Douglas and Frank Goversey of Glenrock seek return of seized liquor. Attorneys claim warrants issued on probable cause were legal. defense argues conflict with the prohibition act.
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Mare and
Peleure
Vice President to Act If President Is Disabled Question Raised
Washington October 11 1919 physicians say President Wilson cannot leave bed for extended period raising debate on if and how the vice president should assume duties. Officials weigh constitutional and practical options noting no precedent for transferring authority. Page three reference.
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Wilson Monk
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Syracuse gains over Army in high scoring clash
Syracuse defeats Army 7 10 to 3 in a hard fought game. Upstate offense converts a touchdown to a goal while Army adds a field effort. Harvard overwhelms Colby 25 to 0 in Cambridge. Utah shuts out Colorado 20 to 0 in Salt Lake City.
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West Point
Ah Gyrscuse
Army
Lincoln Highway Convoy Arrives in Cheyenne After Coast to Coast Tour
Captain Bernard McMahan commander of the army transport train says the poorest Lincoln Highway section encountered was in Sweetwater County Wyoming. Lincoln Highway Association and local officials plan improvements. McMahan and Ostermann praised Cheyenne hospitality and noted advertising value for the city.
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Cheyenne
Atlantic
Pacific
Wyoming
Bernard ‘McMahan
Washington
Sweetwater County
Lincoln Highway Association
Mahen and Jr
GC. Ostermann
Lincoln Way
Gleyenne
San Fpranara
McMamn
Western Department
Ocean Ocean
Utey
Saya
McMahan
Cepvey
Irwin
Charles W. Hirsig
France ratifies three treaties including peace and defense pacts
The French senate ratified the peace treaty with Germany by 217 to none with one abstention. It also adopted the Franco American and Franco British defense treaties unanimously with all 2168 votes in favor.
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Paris
Germany
Delahaye
War Department urged permanent use of ONeill Field
A wartime field at ONeill Field is recommended for permanent status by Lt. A flute after government surveys led to a favorable report. The field, about 700 yards by air, is described as ample for aviation needs with fourteen aircraft landing and taking off in a gale showing good field quality. The story notes the transcontinental assignment and mentions continuation on page three.
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O'Neil
Fort Dd, A
War Department
Wastinigem
Glieutenant
Heer
Ghune
Victory Buttons Offered to War Veterans and Nurses
Major Hugh B. Keen of the Denver recruiting district will be at the Cheyenne army recruiting station until morning to issue the Victory Button to men who served in the United States Army during the world war and to women nurses who served, upon presenting their honorable discharges.
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Hugh B. Keen
Denver
Cheyenne
State Leader’s Salesmanship Club Attracts New Members
The State Leaders Salesmanship Club gains members as campaign excitement grows. Auto prizes, including Oldsmobile models, attract participation, with a strong push to sign up more subscribers and enter the drawing.
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Decaum
Ar Rap
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