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Show T. F. THOMAS APPOINTED I President Wilson appointed T. !F. Thomas as H collectors of customs for Utah and Nevada early H in the week, the nomination being sent to the H senate on Tuesday. The only other contender H was Ben Roberts. Both men had strong support H from the different tactions of the local Demo- H cratic organizations. There have been rumors for a week or two that a Nevada man would be ' appointed to the position, but it is doubtful if 'H they were founded on any facts beyond the H knowledge that the Nevada delegation in con- jH gress was working to that end. H Past performances of Mr. Thomas in positions H of trust presage a successful administration of H the affairs of the office, and his many friends fl are congratulating him on securing the plum. H ll |