Sterilized Boxing Bill Passed in Legislature
The boxing bill cleared third reading with a 34 to 17 vote after amendments cutting prize limits and gate proceeds to state funds. The measure, aimed at curbing professional prize fighting and promoting amateur boxing, moves to the governor’s desk amid further committee talks on primary and convention reforms.
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Allison
Arnold
Barksdale
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Brower
Campbell
Carson
Delaney
Ehato
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Howe
Huffman
King
Mercer
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Phillips
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Story
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Ta Roberts
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Steele
Vaughan
Williams
DeHoff
Hunter
Lie
Tates
Senate
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Ovinitt
Bank Robbery and Fire Hit Reedville Virginia Bank
The Commonwealth National Bank at Reedville Virginia was robbed of cash and securities totaling 119000 and then burned. The vault and safe door were found open and 19000 in cash missing while 100000 in Libe bonds and other securities were taken.
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Washington
Commonwealth National Bank
Reedville
Washington Police Department
Wilson to Visit Capitol Offices for Bill Signing
President Wilson is reported to travel to the executive rooms at the Capitol on March 4 to sign bills passed near the session’s end that could not become laws without approval before adjournment. It would be his first Capitol visit in almost two years.
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Washington
Wilson
Capitol
Congress
Monde ll says our duty is to lead the way in world disarmament
Congressman Monde from Wyoming argues before the House Naval Committee that the United States must champion an international agreement or limit armaments to avoid bankrupting major nations. He claims others expect decisive U.S. leadership and notes existing U.S. policy favors rising armaments since World War I. He cites Secretary of War programs for a permanent force and a two to two and a half million under arms, costing about two billion dollars annually, with total military outlays running near a billion plus.
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Washington
Monde
Sora
House Naval Committee
United States
Wyoming
Navy
Europe
Berger Freedom Reverses Espionage Conviction
The U S Supreme Court reversed the espionage act conviction of Victor L Berger and four Socialist Party colleagues, ruling Judge Landis biased after eligibility challenges. The 6 3 decision held the affidavit reliance was not substantiated and that the trial judge should not have presided.
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Landis
Washington
Victor L. Berger
Socialist Party
Supreme Court
Berger
Adolph Germer
National Davit
William F. Finlant
Avidanea Oof
Reynolds
Landis Guttitontis
Optional Primary is a Camouflage for Repeal
Senator Oviatt from Albany county proposes an optional primary aimed at undermining the primary election law. His plan would restore the convention system and effectively destroy the primary, allowing only defeated candidates to petition for a post convention primary. The piece argues most would avoid the trouble and stigma of being a sore head, and urges sticking with the current law if better options are unavailable.
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Oviatt
Albany County
Wyoming
Abductors of Mrs Witherell Confess in Riverside
Mrs Gladys Witherell, missing from Los Angeles, was found unharmed at a sheep ranch eight miles from Corona. Two men, cousins A J Carr and Floyd Carr, were arrested after confessing motive rooted in revenge over a boat transaction and demanding about 20 000 dollars. Police located chloroform in an car and rescued the woman after a quick payphone tip and armed stakeout. Floyd led the kidnapping. A J Carr aided.
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Los Angeles
Gladys Witherell
Corona
Riverside County
Associated
Erry
Carr
Witherells
Floyd Carr
A. J. Carr
Floyd
Witherell
Oti Carr
Floyd Car
Johnson Again Denounces Pact
Senator Johnson of California denounces the Shidehara Morris treaty asserting Western states deserve clarity on Japanese settlement disposal. He repeats his belief the treaty effectively repeals the California alien land law and urges prompt disclosure of its provisions.
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Washington
Johnson
California
Nash Confesses Killing Schwab in Wyoming Memory
Harry C Nash motion picture actor and son of J C Nash of Hillsdale Wyoming confessed to Sheriff Campbell and Special Officer Showalter that he shot traveling salesman Martin M Schwab to death on April 15. He signed a sworn confession after two hours of questioning and stated details of the crime including the attempted trip to Winslow and disposing of Schwab's body in a well near the road.
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Flagstaff
Ariz
Harry C. Nash
Trick Roper
J. C. Nash
Hillsdale
Wyo
W. A. Campbell
J. M. Showalter
Santa F. Railroad
Martin M. Schwab
Nash
Wliens
Los Angeles
Sheilt Campbell
Attoney FireGold
Register
Warry Nash
Winslow
Apd
Gleason Rooming
Schwab
Debs sentence stands as Wilson refuses commutation
Washington President Wilson refused to commute Eugene V Debs ten year espionage act sentence and did not set an expiry. White House had earlier considered a commutation to February 12 per Justice Department but action remains uncertain. Debs, socialist candidate, began serving June 15 1919 in Atlanta after September 12 1918 Cleveland conviction. In other briefs James B Godfrey and Marie Meyers Minert wed in Cheyenne.
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Washington
Jan, Jr
Wilson
Hugene
Debs
Department of Justice
Palmer
Eugene V. Debs
White House
Mr. Palmer
Atlanta
Cleveland
Cheyenne Eyes Jobbing Trade Boom Center
Cheyenne city commissioners discuss plans to become a western jobbing hub. Contractor Moses P. Keefe seeks approval to extend a Reed street side-track for a three story building for a major jobbing house. If successful, Cheyenne would attract lumber firms and plumbing suppliers from Omaha, Denver, and Kansas City, boosting growth. An ordinance to extend tracks passed first reading, and a $500000 storm sewer bond issue vote set for March 16 with funds available after April 1. The board will meet again to approve city bills.
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Cheyenne
Moses P. Keefe
Reed Street
Omaha
Denver
M. A Desbro Company
Kansas City
Chayenne
Keefe
First’ Reading
Miner Is Killed on Wedding Day in Rock Springs
On his wedding day Nick Chiracoff a Bulgarian immigrant serving with American forces overseas was crushed at the Dines mine in Rock Springs Utah He was a rope runner 83 years old and had arrived from Utah about three weeks prior He was dragged nearly 200 feet and died almost instantly with no relatives in this country.
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Rock Springs
Nick Chiracoff
Dines
Rock Springe
Utah
Quarantine Law Enforces Epidemic in Lyman Wyoming
Stricken Lyman imposes strict quarantine due to an outbreak of fever sweeping the city. Police shut down all public gatherings at once and schools remain closed after two weeks of reports from local physicians and the school board.
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Lyran
Wyo
Thirteen Die in Burning Hotel in Hoboken
A Hoboken fire at the Howl Colonial hotel killed thirteen people including Blanche Kahler of Jersey City. Seven women and six men died, with five victims unidentified. Fire officials launched an inquiry into the blaze and the hotel’s conduct after whiskey bottles were found in rooms. Two men remained in serious condition.
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Hoboken
Blanche ‘Kahler
Jersey City
Yure Department
Guilday
Battle of Burlington Crossing Epic Affray
A historic gun battle unfolds near Burlington crossing with ~40 shots exchanged. Detectives Carl and Jensen, aided by Union Pacific police, trap a gang of box car thieves, recovering kettles and loot from a Ford truck after a lengthy nighttime pursuit. Police continue investigations near the battlefield site.
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Burlington
Union Pacific
Union Pacific Railroad
Milne
Carl
Emmi
Cheris
Jensen
Carl Mason
J.clement
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Naval Committee
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James B. Godfrey
Marie Meyers Minert
L. E. Carter
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Katherine Minert
Norman EB. Hamilton
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Denver Juvenile Court
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Miner
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