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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1920
Page
1
Washington reports a rail freight increase with 158000 freight cars to be repaired and new cars built. The Bureau of Railway Economics says rates will boost efficiency, speeding trains and deliveries within two months. Bituminous coal prices will jump 60 to 80 cents a ton after August 20.
Saratoga Springs Aug 4 The platform includes a proposed plank urging action on the 2.75 per cent beer tax from the 1920 legislature. The plank division caused debate with some delegates opposing aligning with national beer policy. The platform committee approved the plank despite a possible floor fight at the convention.
Aup Governor and M. Cox indicate a vigorous effort to press Republican positions after notification ceremonies Saturday. It is believed Cox may challenge Senator Warren G. Harding in a proposed debate to be held in the near future.
Advices from Warsaw say the city may fall despite Polish defense. Foreigners and women are being evacuated as Russia signals intent to obliterate Poland with trade embargo and a Weckade. London dispatch notes growing English hostility toward Soviet trade delegates.
Aug 4 dispatch reports Britain demanding a clear yes or no from the Soviet government on whether Moscow will halt at the armistice line in Poland and begin peace negotiations, stoking irritation in London.
Aug 4 report from East Prowha notes Bolshevik threats to execute Allied subjects near the frontier. The Interallian commission bans entry into Russian controlled zones, denying refuge to anyone and signaling tightened control in the region.
Fragments indicate a market report noting wheat prices, rents, and adjacent commodities amid fluctuating demand. The text references 13 rents and a shift in market balance, suggesting a cautious outlook for growers and traders.
The article reports the government requiring permission from the state department for the Western Union Telegraph Company to land a cable from Barbadoes on American soil. Construction is said to have started while awaiting authorization.
The League of Nations began actions toward ending war as its commission met in San Sebastian to discuss disarmament figures and goals, marking an initial step in a broader effort. The talks, reported by United Press, focus on outlining concrete limits and measures for member nations.
In Marion on August 4 Senator Warren G. Harding urged that industrial and social progress at home outweigh global peace, warning against surrendering nationality to internationalism. He spoke to a Wayne County Republican delegation.
Wyoming laborites close their state convention pledging support to the Farmer-Labor national slate and concentrate on the congressional race. Mondell seeks re election with Fowler as a Democratic challenger as party officers and district leaders are chosen at the meeting.
W. J. Holt, a 60 year old watchman at the Midwest refinery, died from injuries after being trampled by runaway horses. He was removed from the refinery to hospital after the incident near the boiler shop as furnaces and hammering noise frightened the animals. Holt leaves a widow Phoebe Holt and a daughter, with many friends paying respects.
The mangled body of a 40 year old woman was found on the Union Pacific line west of Topeka today. A pocketbook contained a card with the name Mrs. William Grant Whitcomb, 1919 West Seventh, Los Angeles.
Indianapolis Aug 4 production in the central coal fields was nearly normal today as miners returned to work. Telegrams were sent by President Lowla to the Kangaw miners urging them back to their jobs and denouncing Alexander Howat, president of the Kansas miners, for fomenting a strike.
The federal grand jury investigating the railroad strikes will report this afternoon and has returned indictments against 41 leaders. John Gratinan and Harald Reading, presidents of two unions, and 36 colleagues were arrested during the April strike.
Fire endangers the Cheyenne Electric Street Railway assets as barns and most rolling stock burn. Two motor cars survive, loss estimated at 50 000 to 75 000 dollars. Fire department saved nearby structures including the state highway supply yard housing motor trucks and equipment. officials suspect incendiary oil.
Gen Rodriguez commands 3000 troops in a campaign against insurgent Esteban Cantú governor of Lower California. The Mexican government ordered mobilization as fighting looms with Cantú, allied with de la Huerta. The U S government said precautions would protect Americans and border property.
A briefing reports the fire situation across U.S. forests worsening with spreading flames and rising containment challenges. Fire agencies coordinate with state and federal responders as winds push fires toward new areas.
Berlin August 4 Rioting was feared as armed workmen gathered for a protest meeting against a new disarmament law. Demonstration leaders said the law targets workers and urged followers to bring arms.
TOKIO reports Japan will boost its Korean forces by 4800 men due to unsettled conditions. The announcement comes as regional tensions persist and military posture is sharpened.
Oklahoma City Aug. 4 United States Senator T P Gore trails in the state wide primary as results show Scott Ferris leading the Democratic senatorial nomination. Indications today point to Denton Long leading in the Republican gubernatorial race with Dwight F. Davis and Senator Leiden also prominent.
Denver authorities report five Carmen workers detained as unrest surges. Unified front vows action while officials warn of potential general strike. tensions rise as arrests ripple through the city.
United States Representative Charlun Curtis and Governor Nenary J. Allen, both Republicans, lead their primary opponents with incomplete returns showing renominations for all Republican incumbents. Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Jonathan Davies trails in early counts.
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