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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
2
Railroads face a drastic shift in procurement policy after President Wilson vetoed a bill delaying the Clayton act prohibition. The veto ends a three two year suspensions, with ICC backing and rail interests arguing costs will rise. Wilson says the rule remains sound and enforcement ready.
Washington report says Chairman Good vows no penny for the Shipping Board in the sundry civil appropriation bill. He urges behind the scenes action to force sale of the board’s plant and equipment and objects to the emergency fleet corporation funding request of 147 million dollars.
Tacoma reports wage reductions of 15 to 25 percent in northwest lumber mills, effective January 1 or when closed mills reopen. The Loyal Legion of Loggers and Lumbermen announces the measure through its local branch. The cut targets about sixty thousand workers.
Two women clerks in the federal prohibition director's office in New York and three men were arrested on charges of conspiring to defraud the United States by obtaining liquor withdrawal permits through bribery.
Wortland A county grand jury investigates the closure of Morris Brothers Inc bond house. Former president John N. Etheridge faces arrest in Minneapolis as authorities tighten controls on the firm.
Louis Mourier, new director of public assistance, says France’s population fell by four million during the war. He discusses measures for the Seine department to reduce infant mortality.
The department of labor plans to deport additional alien radicals to Russia on January 1. The operation will detain or parole individuals at the port and in New York, according to local learnings. In Utah Horeka a unidentified man was found shot in the cedars near Silver City after a search for a trench knife.
D Annunzio reportedly surrenders all Fiume powers to the communal council. Do An nunzio’s reps acknowledge Rapallo treaty, while Abbasea talks with General Cavaglia suggest a nearing solution. Richardo Gigante and Captain Hostventuri accept the conditions for recognition as the city’s fate hinges on the peace accord.
Albert Mc Leod, living with his wife near Clinton Washington, appeared at the Oakland police station asking the date and place. He recalled only kissing his wife goodbye on December 15 and driving a horse team with a potato load to town before awakening in Oakland.
Charles H. Skidmore, superintendent of Boxelder county public schools, elected president of the Utah Educational Association at Salt Lake City election held December 28. D. W. Parratt, Granite district schools superintendent, chosen vice president.
President Wilson refused a syndicate offer of 150000 dollars for a personally chosen article. White House aides said the amount was not justified and details of the bid were not released.
A one-pound baby born Christmas night to Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pruitt of Abilene is reported to show robust health. The infant is kept wrapped in cotton and feeds regularly.
Local notices posted at the American Thread Company in Willimantic Connecticut announce a 22 percent cut in wages effective immediately. The reduction affects a broad group of workers, reflecting industry wage pressures in the area.
Governor elect Joseph M. Dixon cancels plans for an inaugural ball in Melena amid concerns about a 5 ticket cost. He says he does not want to be the honor guest at a party he considers overpriced.
Records of the federal water power commission show Southern California Edison seeks authority to survey the upper Colorado for a potential 1000 foot dam near Lee's Ferry and to assess feasibility cost and required work. Utah Power & Light and Idaho Power request permits to develop 21500, 66000, and 25000 horsepower at Soda Springs Bear River Upper Salmon Falls Twin Falls for public utilities.
Representatives of about 2000 Pullman car shop workers in Chicago notify company officials they are willing to accept wage cuts up to 20 percent if current business conditions warrant lower pay.
Secretary of State Frank Jordan declines to accept initial papers for a Japanese firm after the act aimed at the land issue became effective following the November 2 election, halting the filing.
Meeker, famed for coastal journeys and Oregon Trail pilgrimages, marked his ninetieth birthday in Seattle on December 20, honoring fifty years since his first westward voyage aboard an undrawn prairie schooner.
A man posing as Eddie Rickenbacker, the American ace, wed a New York girl this week in a ceremony, but deserted his bride in Chicago after informing her mother.
Cale Frank Holmes, a 28 year old mining engineer from Jenking Kentucky, was arrested Tuesday in connection with a murder in Racrment. Police indicate he faces charges tied to the death of William and Grabe tree.
Thomas DeWitt Cuyler, chairman of the Association of Railway Executives, reports a record year for American rails. Private operators increased average freight car miles per day from 22.8 to 28.6, raised load per car from 28.3 to 30 tons, reduced unserviceable locomotives, and cut loaded but unmoved cars from 103,287 to 21,991. Major shifts moved 180,000 box cars west for farm products and 180,000 open-top cars east for coal. Capital outlays surpassed 500,000,000 for track, bridge, car and locomotive maintenance, with plans to spend 250,000,000 more and to buy 50,000 freight cars, 1,500 locomotives, and 1,000 passenger cars.
A recent portrait features Alex J Groesbeck, Republican governor elect of Michigan, highlighting his electoral win and political trajectory. The image underscores Groesbeck's rise to state leadership and party alignment.
A prospector named J. Weimar reports the discovery of what may be a new volcano in a sparsely visited section of the Andes. He has returned to Mendoza to file the account, according to a local report.
Sophia Monson a world famed actress died at her Pasadena home on December 24 aged 78 She was the surviving member of the original cast at the Norwegian National theater.
President elect Harding weighs names for key posts with Hughes for Secretary of State Dawes for Treasury Weeks for Navy Hays interior or labor Wallace agriculture Hoover labor Daugherty attorney general. Balancing the slate continues with possible shifts before final picks.
Washington Uncle Joe Cannon, wartime figure in Congress, set a new American record on December 28 for length of service in the House of Representatives. He surpassed Justin Smith Morrill’s combined tally of forty-three years, nine months, and twenty-four days through a long retirement count. Cannon aims for age 100 and to beat Gladstone’s 53-year British Commons record.
Federal prohibition agents raided Hurley Wisconsin arresting about seventy persons thirty seven saloons searched and two bobsled loads of liquor seized The raid followed a wild night with liquor sold at bargain rates from thirty five cents for moonshine whisky to seventy five cents for well known brands Humberjacks were among those arrested too paralyzed to realize what was happening.
A London labor commission’s final report accuses the British crown forces in Ireland of burnings destruction looting and flogging saying actions done in the name of Great Britain harm the nation’s honor and will disgust the world.
In Havre Montana a man nicknamed Long George Francis, already injured with a broken leg after a wreck north of town, crawled a mile in frigid weather but bled to death after cutting his throat. He had just lost an appeal and was to begin a prison term for horse stealing.
The mealroom and several staterooms in the officers quarters on the presidential yacht Mayflower were burned out Tuesday while the vessel was tied at the navy yard. A Board of Inquiry was convened to determine the fire origin.
Governor with a band Mire and dancers visits Phoenix to bring Christmas afternoon cheer to injured former service members in local hospitals, distributing bright messages and goodwill.
Raymond Amos leaped onto a car and shot Judia Harper a Black passenger then killed himself in a Gotham New York street murder case with four others present.
A brief exchange reveals a shopper admits giving money to pay for a pew dress but chose a matching hat instead while en route to the pay location. The incident centers on aspiration to coordinate attire and the moment of decision during church fundraising.
Fragmentary content references agriculture, wheat sales, and rural life with scattered dialogue. The snippet hints at farm activity and a weekly barn or dance scene, but details are incomplete and names are unclear.
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