Casper theater plans collide with Denver film flight
Roy Sample flies from Casper to Denver in a Curtiss plane piloted by Bert Cole to retrieve the film It Pays to Advertise for a Casper Iris theater show. Snowbound trains prompt an air delivery and newspaper stock moves, while rail lines scramble to restore service after a severe blizzard.
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Bryant Washburn
Denver
Airplane Express
Piiot Cole
Casper
Cole
E. T. Williama Oj
Tom Meaney
Meaney
Williams
Humphreys Field
Hirsig & Co
T. Williams
Denver Post
Greeley
Colo
Bert Cole
City Council Approves Fire Department Upgrade Plans
The council plans a $100000 bond financed fire system upgrade including a new fire HQ a 12000 Gamewell alarm system and a 50000 station house plus an extra truck. Chief Heistand's pay rises to 150 monthly while street department reforms and new city hall sidewalks are set at 7940.
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Fire Department
Samacrall
Oscar Heistand
Ben F. Pelton
W. W. Keefe
Pelton
City Street Department Criticized by Mayor
The mayor launched criticism of the street department calling it the weakest link among city services. The remarks highlighted frustration with maintenance, snow removal, and curb repairs, urging improved efficiency and accountability.
Democrats Seek Temporary Chair in National Convention
The Democratic National Committee's executive panel in Chicago reviews five candidates for temporary chair: Bainbridge Colby, Martin Glynn, Arthur Mullin, Homer Cummings, and Carter Glass. Officials express displeasure with convention plans and indicate a San Francisco meeting location if issues are settled.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Bainbridge Colby
Martin Glynn
New York
Arthur Mullin
Nebraska
Homer Cummings
Carter Glass
the Treasury
San Francisco
Bandits Attack Train Carrying Queen of Spain
Bandits attacked a night train carrying Queen Victoria and the Marquis of Carisbrooke traveling from Madrid to Seville in an unsuccessful attempt to steal royal plate the queen was transporting.
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Associated
Preas
Seville
Spain
Queen Victoria
Marquis of Carisbrooke
Madrid
They Should Resign Editorial on Armstong Murder Verdict
An editorial endorses the Armstrong murder verdict and defends the trial as fair and lawful while criticizing Natrona County Sheriff Royce and deputies Kilgore and Roberts for alleged misconduct. It calls for resignations, cites mismanagement, and questions missing liquor from a seized cache, implying accountability for local officials.
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Armstrong
Natrona County
Converse County
Douglas
Board of County Commissioners
Royce
Kilgore
Majors
Roberts
Sedasie Saat
Martin
Tornado Toll Rises Across Southern States
Tornadoes driven by a storm system killed at least eighteen people and caused widespread damage from Alabama through Mississippi to Tennessee. Reports indicate fatalities in Birmingham and Aberdeen with numerous injuries and extensive property loss across multiple counties and towns.
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Birmingham
Ala
Southern
Tennnessee
Mississippi
Benefe Sey
Springs
Aberden
Columbus
Glen
Illiamson County
Tengeases
Associated Press
Aberdeen, Miss. Miss
Aew
Aber- Lee
Northwestern train arrives after long Omaha route amid heavy snow
The Northwestern train arrived here at 4 o clock yesterday afternoon after traveling from Omaha since Friday. The smoker, pullman and baggage car were hauled by two engines with a snow plow leading. It was held up 46 hours at Lusk due to five feet of snow on the streets. Passengers entertained themselves Sunday with a Victrola loan, a railroad station dance, a local picture show, and an impromptu vaudeville act to ease the long wait. Mr Tuffened of Bootts Bluffs Nebr has been engaged as a draftsman for Dubois and Goodrich. Attorney Welmer Decasier and C Gorman returned to Omaha.
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Casper
Burlington Railroad
Deas
Wags
Stephen
Douglas
Wyol
Burlington
Omaha
Wendover
Wyo
Fort Collins
Colo
Northwestern
Nel
Cayper
Lander
Lander Ia
Denver
Wyoming
Colorado
Stokes Pleads Manslaughter and Seeks Probation
Charles L. Stokes, a former U S army captain, changed his plea from not guilty to guilty of manslaughter in the murder case of E R Roberts of Sawtelle. He asked for probation and a hearing on the probation request was scheduled for April 29 in Los Angeles.
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Associated Press
Los Angeles
United States Army
E. R. Roberts
Sawtelle
Lynch Hostilities Reported in Kansas Assault Case
A mob attempted to lynch a Black man accused of outraging a girl in Kansas but was stopped by officers. W W Slack reports the death of his youngest sister Mrs Mabel Rarebaugh in Corry Pennsylvania. Miss Helen Sinck from this city traveled to Corry and arrived before the death. She will remain there for some time.
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W. W. Slack
Mra
Mabel Rarebaugh
Corry
Helen Sinck
Thin City
Indictment of Local Officers Stands Out in Verdict
Acquittal of Hugh Armstrong in the Casper liquor raid case is highlighted as a defense victory. Jurors found officers were on Roy Martin property without lawful purpose, and the judge reinforced that trespass and self defense could justify Armstrong’s actions. The trial raises questions about officer raid authority and sets a legal precedent.
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Hugh Armstrong
Tom Majors
Casper
Eeacti
Hagens Murane
Allance
Natrona County
Roy Martin
Martin
Armstrong
Nebraska Goes to Polls Today Primary Votes Cast
Omaha April 20 Nebraska voters go to the polls to choose presidential candidates name sixteen delegates to each party convention and nominate state and federal races. Republicans back Pershing Wood Jolson and Ross with Hitchcock as the sole Democrat on the presidential preference ballot.
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Omaha
Nebraska
Pershing
Wood
Jolson
Robert Ross
Lexington
Neb
United States
Hitchcock
Japs to Run Russ Railroads in Eastern Siberia
Vladivostok April 20 Japanese troops control eastern Siberian cities and announce they will operate the railroads to maintain communications. They emphasize a conciliatory stance while asserting military control.
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Associated Press
Vladivostok
Siberia
Judge asserts government runs part of Communist party
In Boston on April 20 Judge George W. Anderson stated from the federal bench that it is clear the government operates some part of the Communist party in the country. He based this view on evidence tied to five alien radicals whose deportation applications were denied.
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Associated Pres
Boston
Communist Party
Federal District Court
George W. Anderson
Ted
Outlaw rail strike leaders urge resumption of work
United Press reports that strike leaders in Chicago announce plans for workers to return after tomorrow while 25 more warrants are sworn out against the leaders. In Washington the navy chief testifies that ships and yards have fallen from wartime strength. House authorizers face criticism over soldier bonus plans citing tax and cost concerns. In Colorado a 6 year old boy accidentally shoots and kills his 18 month old brother during a rifle play at a ranch.
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United Press
Chicago
Imports Set New Records In March Abroad Trade
Washington reports March imports hit a new high while exports ranked second largest in U S history, according to the Department of Commerce.
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Associated Press
Washington
Department of Commerce
Sonora Defenders Hold Pass as Carrancistas Die At Pulpito
Carrancistas failed to break Sonora defenses at Pulpito Pass where concrete breastworks and machine guns held 60 Sonoran troops against an assault. Casualties reported among rebels were unclear, while Sonora forces repelled the attack with minimal losses. Kingpin Benjamin Hill, leader of Obregon’s rebels, was wounded near Mexico City as the Carranza embassy claimed heavy rebel losses.
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Agua Prieta
Sonora
Pulpito Fis
Fedins Ddan
Carranaiatag
Washington
Benjamin Hill
Obregon
Cantre-' ‘Ae
Mexico City
Carransa
Hil
Cenral Eduanio Hernandesla
Chautauqua Plans Formed by Casper Chamber Crew
The Casper Chamber of Commerce Chautauqua committee including Rev W L French Ben Lobdell W A Troy George Richter M W Pare l Joe Denham and Dr C H L Bailey schedules evening talks to arrange a summer Chautauqua. Over 800 tickets were pledged by chamber members through mailed cards as part of the drive.
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Chamber of Commerce
W. L. French
Ben Lobdell
W. A. Troy
George ©. Richter
M. W. Parel
Joe Denham
C. H L. Bailey
Casper
Richter Tan
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Casper Fire Department
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Olient
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Albany
Oo Exchange
Eheje Oomoie
Tuffened
Bootts Bluffs
Nebr
Dubois and
Goodrich
Welmer Decasier
C. H. Gorman
Stokes
Kansas
Pittsburgh
Dal Jala Mobon
Johnson
W. B. Pratt
Senate Naval Investigating Committee
Navy Yards
Good
House Appropriations Committee
Wiggins
Byron Lawson
Leonard
House
Senate
Pulpito
Co. L. Titus
The
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Cheyenne
C. Gules
Dukie Candy Kitchen
Steele
Gerta
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