War Risk Insurance Bureau Aims to Improve Soldiers Benefits
A wartime review praises the War Risk Insurance program as superior to prior pension schemes and outlines its vast scope. It notes 13,500 employees handling payments for 4.5 million service personnel, with 550 million dollars in annual transactions and a projected liability of over 1.1 billion dollars. Benefits are detailed by family status, including amounts for spouses, children, and dependents, reflecting ongoing support for veterans and their dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
House of Representatives
House
Scott Feris
Oklahoma
Ferris
Congress
War Risk Insurance Bureau
Bureau
Generous government urged to honor soldiers with increased pay
The speaker argues the government should fully compensate soldiers who sacrificed in battle. The legislation raises pay substantially, with increases from 100 to 166 2-3 percent, viewed as fitting for a grateful republic and deserving by those who served.
Why the people are tired
Hon. Elihu Root warns the roots of public weariness lie in overgrown statutes and idle commissions rather than disbelief in law. The New York Sun counters that citizens tire of partisan politics, rising costs, and empty remedial measures while the League of Nations debates continue. The piece questions national virtue and calls for restoration amid economic strain and political division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Elihu Root
New York Sun
Root
Mr. Root
Sun
League of Nations
Senate
Pershing
Europe
Daniel
Advent of the verb nut in slang puzzled readers
An unpublished dictionary defines nut as a slow minded person and contrasts it with gink and hass. The piece notes the new usage of to nut for merrymakers who begin to nut for fun, not as truly nutty individuals.
Pershing Picked to Command American Army Abroad
The piece reflects on U S choices in war leadership, canonizes Pershing for directing forces overseas, contrasts with McKinley era decisions, and notes public figures and critics while contending news from Russia reflects dispatchers biases. It references G C Bergdoll draft evasion and strategic viewpoints by Wellington and the Prince of Wales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Pershing
McKinley
Shafter
Cuba
Public demonstration proves cold storage law enforceable
Swift avoids penalties for the Cleveland manager under the cold storage statute while the public gains from enforcement. Boston’s volunteer force of bankers and Harvard professors showed brains over brawn though rioters proved too much for them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Cleveland
Boston
Harvard
Prohibition Bill Aims Permit Wine for Domestic Use
A fragment discusses a provision in the national prohibition enforcement bill allowing wine manufacture for home use. The text hints at concerns about fires and safety while noting regions or individuals may respond to the change with remarks or routines. The readable portion emphasizes legal debate and potential practical effects.
Storm relief efforts under way after Texas hurricane
Governor Hobby ordered Texas National Guard to relieve federal troops in Corpus Christi as trains carry food bedding clothing and medical supplies. Seven scout airplanes were sent from Kelly Field to locate landing fields and report on Port Aransas and Rockport as losses in Corpus Christi reach ten million dollars.
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Port Gonnee
Seadrift
Hout
Corpus Christ
Aller
Texas
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Corpus Chriet
Port Aransan
Rockport
Corpus Christi
Advicsa
Port Arankas
Seventy-Seven Bodies Recovered Off Texas Coast
A Dallas News dispatch reports seventy seven bodies washed ashore on the north side of Newces bay. Of the total, thirty eight were from West Portland, twenty nine from White Point, nine from Linton and one from Odam. Many are oil stained and wreckage shows they were crushed against rocks.
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Ene
Dallas
Texas
Dallas News
Linton
Tex
Newces Bay
West Portland
White Point
Odam
Fort D. A. Russell selling eight old wooden buildings
Captain B E Altman reports sale of the fort’s eight wooden structures at noon Saturday at the fort office. Buildings may be destroyed or removed, often moved to Cheyenne for residences, with past bidders sometimes paying nothing. The old hall hosted dances and gatherings, seen by President Grant and General Wesley Merritt, and inspired scenes in Captain Charles King’s novel The Golgner’s Daughter.
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BE. F. Altman
Cheyanne
Wesley Merritt
Charles King
Noveller
Golgner
Fort
D. A. Russell
Renfro Pursuit Narrative From Cheyenne City
A late night escape tale unfolds as Harris and the age 34 suspect Renfro fled, guiding two others including Mrs Harris to wait in a car while he claimed a real estate appointment. A park officer described the suspect as about 34, 5 feet 9 inches, 155 pounds, dark hair, wearing a dark suit and shell glasses. No arrest had been made by early morning.
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Netteo En Renfro
Che
Alator Alice
Hineria
Renfro
Neward
Ide
Harris
J. Franklin Newfro
Ghevyenne
Colorado
Carey Avenue
Cheyanne
Post laundry owner resists Cheyenne union pressure rumor
A Fort laundry owner reports being approached by a young woman claiming to represent the Laundry Workers union. He says the aim was to induce his Post laundry staff to strike in solidarity with Cheyenne workers. He notes higher pay at his facility and threatens action if the informant returns.
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Fort
Post
Border Wireless at the Lyric Today
Gardner Sullivan wrote the scenario for The Border Wireless, William S. Hart’s latest Artcraft picture, praised as red blooded yet distinct from earlier Hart films. Wanda Hawley leads with Hart directing. cast includes Charles Arling and others, shown at the Lyric theater today.
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Gardner Sullivan
William S. Hart
Lyric Theater
Toward E. Morton
Hart
Andy
Wanda Hawley
Mr. Hart
Charles Arling
Jam Mason
F. von Ritzen
Barthold Sprotta
Marcia Manon
Bankers praise district treasury response at convention
The Noares Reserve Bank of Kansas City and district banks faced steady demand post armistice with higher transaction volume than wartime peaks. Wyoming praised for Liberty Loans, while bankers urged prudence and production as contₑnues. A. D. Johnston presided at Cheyenne Public Library as sessions and committees formed for nominations and resolutions.
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Reserve Bank of
Kansas City
Miller
Wyoming
Public
A. D. Johnston
Cheyenne
J.S. Stubblefield
B. W. Stone
A. K. Lee
Thermopolia
J. &. Dowling
Powell
Harry B. Henderson
George W. Perry
Goungll
L. BR. Ewart
John L. Kennedy
John T. Wayland
Lovelace Faces Mann Act Allegation in Wyoming
Federal action shifted as Lovelace is accused of transporting a female companion from Denver to Cheyenne. The U S attorney deferred immediate charges, and Lovelace sought habeas corpus while Wyoming failed to secure representation. The case centers on alleged fraud and liberty disputes as authorities weigh next steps.
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Federe Protistaining
Lovelace
Ball Lake City
Wyoming
Attor
Ney
Ehoritt
United States
Red Grass
Cheyenne
Denver
Wool Hn
Colorado
Vaudeville at the Princess Today
Hugh Skelly and Emma perform songs and character studies in Oh Hello with a cheerful program. The Three Eddy Sisters present unusual dancing diversions in a billing titled A Study in Dain.
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Hugh Skelly
Emma
Eddy Sisters
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Canada
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Chester Conklin
Wm. S. Hart
Etait
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