Union miners face murder charges in Matewan clash
Twenty four Matewan men appeared in Mingo county court charged with murder after a battle with private detectives sent to evict Stone Mountain Coal company workers. Seven detectives, the mayor, and two others were slain during the May 19 confrontation as United Mine Workers organizers pushed unionization in Mingo county.
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Tha T Jme
Matewan
United Mine Workers of America
Mingo County
Stone Mountain Coal Company
Bluefield
Noryk & Western
Abe
Thirty six die in wreck at Orient in Pangasinan
Thirty six Filipinos were drowned when the three masted coastwise schooner Filicidad was blown ashore and wrecked in a serious storm at the mouth of the Agno river Pangasinan. Fifty on board were helpless as the vessel struck rocks and shore and broke apart. The wreck occurred about 200 miles north of here.
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Mamila
Agno River
Pangansinan
Here
Wyomingite Given Prison Sentence for Burglary
W H Kingsley of Wyoming was sentenced to three years imprisonment for burglary and carrying weapons in Calgary. M H Witherbee of New York received six years after being arrested last Friday following a gun fight with police as they allegedly burglarized a drug store.
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Calgary
Alta
W. H. Kingsley
Wyoming
M. H. Witherbee
New York
New York Garment Workers Vote to Strike
Seven locals of the International Ladies Garment Workers Union in New York voted to strike dress and waist manufacturers who refused to sign a new agreement. Union locals said hundreds of workers were involved.
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New York
Inter ‘Anal Ladies’ Garment Workers Union
Focals
Weather Bulletin For Cheyenne And Vicinity
Fair tonight and Thursday with warmer temperatures. Tonight's low near 20. For Wyoming the forecast is similar with possible rain or snow in the western mountains. Warmer tonight.
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Cheyenne
Wyoming
West Mortion
Moonshiners Arrested in Wheatland Operation
Mrs. Mary Wil Yams and Edward Laidley two alleged moonshiners were jailed on prohibition violations. Deputy U S Marshal Peter Warlaumont arrested them in Wheatland where a still mash and finished product were seized. Both suspects are held for federal authorities.
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Mary Wil
Yams
Edward Laidley
Wheatland
United States
Peter Warlaumont
Railway Hearing Near Completion on Piece Work Return
CHICAGO Jan 26 Comple tion of the evidence by railroads favoring restoration of piece work was expected today in the hearing on working conditions before the railroad labor board. G E Collins superintendent of car repair for the Chicago Northwestern testified and presented charts showing decreased efficiency under the hourly wage system.
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Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
G. E. Collins
Chicago & Northwestern
Snowbank Overturns Injures Mrs Rand
Mrs Rand wife of Colonel Rand was badly injured when her carriage struck a hard snowbank and overturned in front of the Stock Growers National Bank. The driver freed himself then helped right the vehicle while bystanders freed Mrs Rand.
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Rand
Colonel Rand
Stock Growers National Bank
Churchmen Meet to Choose New Bishop in New York
More than 800 lay and clerical delegates of the Protestant Episcopal diocese of New York gathered to elect a successor to Bishop Charles Sumner Burch, who died December 20. Bishop Nathaniel S. Thomas of Wyoming was among the clerics mentioned for the post.
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New York
Protestant Episcopal Diocese of
Charles Sumner Burch
Nathaniel S. Thomas
Missionary District of
Wyoming
Boxing Bill Faces Death In Wyoming House
A Tribune report says Wyoming will not enact a prize fighting law as the house voted to re commit the boxing bill to the committee of the whole amid opposition. Backers warned the measure would fail and critics argued it would invite trouble, with hopes it could be amended to permit only amateur bouts. The fate remains uncertain, with a strong stance by Republicans against the bill.
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Wyoming
Tribune
House of Representatives
Patte
Henderson
Laramie County
Brace
Republican Party
Senate
Cranney
Green
Shinazy
Odiatt
Skovgard
Kelley
Kabell
Lucas
Tdaho
Colorado
Sibley
Congress
Johnson
Natrona
Yellowstone National Ark
House
State Supreme Court
Master Highway of America aims to link parks and routes
The Park to Park highway, called The Master Highway of America, would span about 6 600 miles linking national parks, forests and monuments from the rocky mountains to the pacific coast. It seeks congressional and state aid for hard surfacing and is supported by the American Automobile Association and other associations.
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Rocky Mountain
Pacific Coast
American Automobile Association
National Highways Association
National Park Service
Department of the Interior
Wyoming Memorial Urges Congress To Protect Yellowstone Park
A Wyoming state senate memorial asks Congress and the U.S. House to refuse permits for dams and other water projects within Yellowstone National Park. Sen. J. W. Johnson of Natrona County introduces the measure citing damage to timber beauty and the park’s status as a premier wilderness and recreation area. The memorial asks for full congressional refusal of any dam, reservoir, artificial lake, or water-raising project within the park boundaries and directs copies to Francis E. Warren John B. Kendrick and Frank W. Mondell.
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Congress
State Senate
J. W. Johnson
Natrona County
Senate
House of Representatives
United States
Yellowstone National Park
Fall River
Wyoming
Congress of the
Francis E. Warren
John B. Kendrick
Frank W. Mondell
Murder Mystery Story Revived in Wisconsin Case
In Madison on January 26 officials revived the 1928 case of Rich ard 8 Lawrence of Mt. Madison claiming an old story of his death on railroad tracks. The widow alleges wealth hidden in clothes and murder, a theory argued by a former district attorney who hired a detective at a cost of $2,000 without resolving the dispute.
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Madison
Wis
Richard 8. Lawrence
Mt. Madison
Lawrence
Twelve Filipinos Die In Inland Launch Wreck Near Sorso Mon
Manila reports twelve Filipinos drowned when a launch with 27 aboard ran aground on Casiguran island reefs 200 miles southeast of Manila. Fifteen were rescued, and authorities confirm the tragedy as inquiries proceed. Max W. Ziegler of Longmont Cole obtained a marriage license today to wed Grace Louise Hegmire of Longmont.
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Manila
P. I
Casiguran
Sorsomon
Here
Max W. Ziegler
Longmont
Cole
Grace Louise Hegmire
Why City Funds Are Short Told By Commissioner
City Commissioner McInerney explains the apparent treasury deficit. The 1918 report shows $219,660 on hand as of January 6, 1920 after tax instalments. For 1920, the January 1 report showed about $56,000, with January 2 tax instalments adding roughly $156,000, bringing the balance to about $212,000, $7,000 below the start of 1920.
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McInerney
Building Men Study Problems
Representatives of the building and construction industry in New York met to launch a permanent conference to study problems affecting the trade. A local group was organized by a committee as part of a national movement for a survey of building needs and resources begun in Atlantic City last August.
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New York
Atlantic City
Quaint Custom of Arring Revived Victim Tarred and Feathered
Francis Patrick Sullivan an Australian born World War veteran and naturalized American was lured from his Jacksonville Florida home by a fake call. Five men tarred and feathered him then dumped him from an automobile in the downtown area. He told police he believed neighbors seeking revenge were behind the attack.
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Jacksonville
Fia
Francis Patrick Sullivan
Australia
Here
Sullivan
Chemical test proves guilt in perfume theft case
In Justice Housman’s court Alfred Lee was found guilty after a test comparing perfume to toilet water. The trial, tied to Forbes pharmacy thefts, followed prior sentencing and an appeal bond posted by Lee.
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Justice of the Peace Housman’s Court
Alfred Lee
Forbes Pharmacy
Lee
Justice of the Peace Baards
Suher
Housman
Les
Senate votes to repeal Wyoming primary law
Wyoming Senate approves S. F. 27 to repeal the direct primary by 12 to 18 and then 13 to 10. Debates center on returning to conventions, with Oviatt and supporters arguing the primary costs and misrepresents the will of the people. Figures show party split and potential for future action. California visitor Dinwiddie renews Tribune subscription.
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Wyoming
Oviatt
State Senate
Five Day Week Initiated for UP Men
Omaha January 26 Union Pacific has begun a five day week for shop and track workers as a measure of economy to avoid further layoffs. W H Guild assistant to Vice President Calvin in charge of operation announced the move though local offices reported no official schedule yet.
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Omaha
Union Pacific Railway System
W. H. Guild
Calvin
Union Pacific
Schwab Exonerated in Shipping Scandal
Washington January 26. The congressional investigation committee ruled that charges Charles M. Schwab received government pay as director general of the Emergency Fleet Corporation were not proven or true. Representative Steel announced the committee’s opinion, stating the findings are based on testimony and documents.
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Washington
Charles M. Schwab
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Washington Investigation Committee
Representative Steel
Pennsylvania
Schwab
German Planes Prove Cheaper for Air Mail Service
Postmaster General Burleson told the House that German airplanes bought for the New York to San Francisco air mail route cost 30 percent less to operate than War Department machines. He said upkeep was 50 percent cheaper and the purchases signaled forward airplane development. Two of eight planes were destroyed, killing two pilots and their mechanics.
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Washington
Post Office Department
New York-San Francisco
War Department
Burleson
House Today
Prefer ‘Ence
United States
Alleged Pawn of Denton Ring Details Woman’s Trial
Mrs. Mamie Tilton testified at the trial that Mrs. L. L. Peete faced divorce papers and requested pawn of a diamond ring and keepsakes from Ja cob Charles Denton. Tilton said she pawned the ring for 200 dollars and sought a larger loan, while Peete stayed in the car.
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Los Angeles
L. L. Peete
Jacob Charles Denton
Mamie Tilton
Uwai Uileevel
Tilton
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NEW York Garment Workers
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Atlas Hotel
Elsie Cavalli
Fort
D. A. Russell
Hirsig
Hue
Atlas
Maggie Stowers
Nogress
Taylor
Bill
Committee OF Whole
Solons
Call New Way
Master Highway of America
Yellowstone Park
Chassell
Dunn
Gardner
Kirk
Perry
Spear
Daley
California
E. R. Dinwiddie
Sheridan
Lankershim Hotel
U.P
Qui
Denton
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