15 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1920
Page
1
Post office warns that part of Casper’s extended city districts will lose mail service if residents do not display new house numbers and mail receptacles. Carrier rounds depend on correct addresses and front or rear placement of boxes.
Six of five outlaw railway unions were arrested on federal warrants for Lever Act violation in Chicago with warrants issued for 24 more. Named arrestees include Joseph Scott treasurer A W Cansaday secretary Martin J Kennedy vice president Lodge W Larabell trustee of the Chicago Yard Men's Association Fred E L Schults vice president and Michiel Ellgas treasurer United Enginemen's Association. A warrant for John Gruna u president of the Yardmen's Association was among those not served.
The report lists game summaries with batters and pitchers by city venues including New York Brooklyn St Louis and Cincinnati. It names battery pairings such as Toney McCarty Oescher ONeill Mamaux Weinfert Milius Krueger Elliott Schupp Clemons Cooper Clark Vaughn Kilifer Ring Raidan across multiple games.
Mrs. S L Sanford, 25, wife of a horseshoer in the U S Army at Fort Bliss, says she was kidnapped by two Mexicans near El Paso and taken to Juarez. She told police she was mistreated, escaped to the jail, and crossed the Rio Grande to report the incident as authorities investigate.
Miners accept a British offer and suspend the strike, removing the immediate risk of industrial action. The decision follows hours of negotiation and settles a dispute over earnings and working terms.
Washington in April reports population figures showing a rise from 449 to 1020 across a period with a 28.4 percent gain during the prior decade. The review notes notable growth in several cities as census data are analyzed.
Reports from rail hubs in the Central West and Pacific Coast say insurgent walkouts are weakening. Strikers in Chicago and other cities vote to end the stoppage, with switchmen, firemen, engineers and Soo Line crews returning to work. Freight embargoes lifted and normal conditions resume, though insurgent leaders insist the strikers’ resolve remains.
A majority of striking switchmen at Winslow Arizona returned to work today. Santa Fe lines to the Pacific Coast are open and all passenger trains are moving.
Deputies at Carpenters Hall arrested James H. Dodgion and three others, Fred Lockwood H E Creighton and Michael Platke, as about 150 strikers listened. Federal reports say more than 200 members of outlaw unions may be arrested, with U S Marshal Bradley to arraign prisoners before Commissioner Mason.
Washington April 16 Assistant Attorney General Ames said arrests of leaders in the outlaw railroad strike may come in many cities before night. All arrests will be under the criminal Lever Act section. Total arrests are expected to exceed 50.
W C Daily treasurer of the Cleveland Yardmens association says a telegram from the federal board of mediations in Washington will enable a board representative to speak to Cleveland rail yard switchmen at a mass meeting tonight.
Dublin reports cheer as 66 Sinn Fein prisoners are released unconditionally after a general strike victory. Many prisoners weakened, rushed to hospitals by ambulance. London notes Andrew Bonar Law denying unconditional hunger striker releases cited from Dublin report.
Natrona County officers report ongoing readoptions for orphans from France. The new year ends May 1 and all readoptions should be submitted promptly. Readoptions listed include St Mark's Church and Woodmen of the World, Casper Women's Club, Elks Lodge, Neighbors of Woodcraft, Delphian Society, East Side School, and others with Mrs Thomas Cooper and J J Mignolet in key roles.
In Sonora and Sinaloa front lines General Angel Flores leads 2500 men including 1000 Yaqui toward Culiacan after taking San Blas. Federal troops under Iturbe retreat. Ramoz Sturbe and Carrasco’s commands falter amid rebel advances and desertions.
General Obregon confronts a revolutionary plot as Mexico City news confirms a high level security alert. Details remain sparse but authorities indicate preparations to quell internal opposition and preserve the government.
Harry Miller, 26, confessed in a church in Stuehenville Ohio to murdering Frances South, 11, alleging her remark angered him. The case details the crime occurring earlier this month and Miller's stated motive.
Ray D. Durbin son of Mr and Mrs J C Durbin 907 Boxelder street Casper arrived yesterday from New York City just after discharge from the army He was wounded November 1 by bursting shrapnel near the head losing his left eye He bears two wound stripes and five stars and served as a runner in his outfit He is 21 and enlisted at 18 in the U S regulars Also served in the Highth Engineers He will live with his parents on Boxelder Mark Weber leaves for Glenrosk tomorrow on business
In Chicago rain postpones the Detroit game while Cleveland’s St Louis contest also halted by rain. Boston sees a 7 to 6 victory over Washington and Philadelphia wins 4 to 1 against New York as Naylor Perkins and Quinn shine.
Chicago April 15 Governor Lowden increases Republican presidential bid with an estimated 80,000 plurality on more complete returns tabulated today.
Police search for five youths who bound ten year old Charles Kneller to a stake near Lancaster Ohio, piled kindling and papers, and set a fire before a neighbor rescued him badly burned. In Wyoming, trial continues over Deputy Sheriff Majors murder with long defense opening and disputed warrants.
Natrona County High School students who struck last Friday and Tuesday face harsh penalties under a signed terms of agreement before readmission. The document strips many student rights for the current semester and restricts attendance to 8:45 am to 3:40 pm, including athletic events, with automatic removal for any violation.
The April 15 report details a food supply strain in New York due to a strike by teamsters chauffeurs and porters. Perishable goods movement slowed as volunteers assisted passenger trains and rail yard crews. Police guarded markets as strikers disrupted delivery and several trucks faced attacks by sympathizers.
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