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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1920
Page
1
Reports say an extensive counter stroke on the Warsaw front is planned within days.Authorities anticipate a full effort to strike back and repel Soviet forces pressing toward the city.
Fragmented wartime note describes aid aims and political moves around Minsk and Warsaw, mentioning shipments, labor actions, and government watch efforts. The garbled text references Polish war-suffering families, Prohibition, and a planned meeting Friday to discuss government actions.
Charles Wilson a colored prisoner died in the Pottsville county jail after a 43 day hunger strike. He had been recently resentenced to 28 years and began the fast following an assault on a watchman during an escape attempt.
Upton Wyoming August 11 Llnud Stock 13 of this place died after a hay bale accident at the Pate Olsen ranch near Cokeville. He succumbed following an operation at a Salt Lake hospital intended to aid recovery from his injuries.
A baby rescued from a stream near Lyman Wyoming was resuscitated after appearing dead. The child is the year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Lind. In Rock Springs Wyoming the abandoned old Spring Valley coal mine in Utah county is being considered for reopening due to high coal prices. Inspections of mine workings are underway to determine feasibility of unwatering and reopening the property.
Warsaw reports Polish forces hold positions between the Ni and Liwice rivers and defend toward the Vistula while Ostrolenka evacuation proceeds. Soviet cavalry is deemed too weak to force the Vistula crossing as Bolsheviks push a northern swing from the Danzig railway toward the Prussian frontier.
A terse AP report from Paris dated August 11 describes Rupeslans occupying a stretch of rail lines between Wargaw and Danulg. The advancing force aims to cut a remaining segment of the road, with efforts to secure acres in the area.
Paris reports the government decries Baron Wrangel as de facto ruler and promises full military aid. A high commission will be sent to Sevastopol to coordinate immediate support for Wrangel's administration.
Dispatches report Russian armies 25 miles from Warsaw with 11 Russian armies in position. The northern wing of the Polish army is nearly surrounded and ammunition is exhausted.
Washington reports Britain and allies received copies of the U S note to Italy pledging U S support for Poland and Russia territorial integrity. Officials say arrangements enable the Russian people to see the note directly, hoping to counter Soviet nationalism efforts.
A Soviet representative named Litvinoff said the Warsaw armistice delegation did not arrive in Copenhagen on the night of August 9. The Polish delegation was expected from Warsaw but failed to appear, leaving the front waiting in vain for the talks.
Polish Minister Count Labomirski told reporters that Poland will appeal for immediate aid from the United States in its war against the Russian Soviet. He cited assurances from the American note to Italy about potentially influencing political action.
A G Cheney aged 65 former county commissioner and longtime Natron County resident died at his ranch home last night. Funeral services will be held tomorrow afternoon at Freeland at 2. The family and friends of Mr Cheney noted his public service and local involvement.
The Casper Wyoming Theater Company acquires the Iris and Rex Theaters from Rex Investment Company in a ten year lease. Alvah G Talbot will supervise the Casper house with George Brewart in Casper and New York interests plan Goldwyn pictures at the America theater in Denver. The deal valued around 326000 dollars with preparations to show first picture by mid September.
Villa forces to be paid off and disarmed at a special payment point near Mahuallo Durango as they retreat from San Pedro Coahuila. Mexican authorities arrange discharge and demobilization for the Villa army units.
Aug 11 report says Col C C Ballou keeps troops in Denver until Denver men operate street cars and strikebreakers leave. Gen Leonard Wood heads to Chicago. strikers to vote on return under Wood’s terms. Ballou accuses Wood of opposing arming strikebreakers and dearming nonunion operators. Applications for strikeback seniority rights come in by Aug 12 deadlines. District Attorney Foley seeks grand jury. court weighs decision.
Columbus Aug 11 Harry L Davis ex mayor of Cleveland leads the Republican nomination race for governor by about 18000 votes with two thirds of state reported Ex Gov Willis tops Walter Brown by 30000 for the Senate nomination W A Julian leads Judge O Neil by about 2000 in the Democratic senatorial race plus a note on General Works garbage and Georgene Howburg veteran in Russia France and now in a New York garage job
Early returns show Congressman Caraway leading Senator Kirby for the Arkansas senatorial nomination by about 9000 votes. I C McRae leads the governor’s race as of yesterday’s state primary reports.
Jack Dempsey signed today to meet Philman of Chicago before January 1 192. The report notes the rounds date and place are not yet specified.
state deputy reports the thief who sold the stolen Gar 19 returned to the area. authorities say the suspect used a fleet for New York before arrest, with the case connected to regional activity and a veteran witness in Ana.
United Press dispatch from Nashville reports heated debate over woman suffrage. Governor Roberts says public sentiment shows likely ratification, while a House move seeks mass county meetings to delay action until opinion is gathered. Telegram from Chairman Hays urges immediate ratification as justice to American women.
Governor James M. Cox begins a campaign trip traveling as an ordinary citizen. He leaves Dayton for Columbus and then proceeds to Camp Perry as part of the tour.
Washington Aug 11 The Interstate Commerce Commission granted permission to file blanket schedules to make effective new passenger Pullman excess baggage and milk rates.
Seoul report notes a cholera epidemic in Korea with 6 six hundred and thirty five cases and 3 135 deaths recorded. Authorities fear spread as health measures intensify across major cities planning quarantines and vaccination efforts.
Flooded Weinley Street again shows a strong river flow as residents toil daily to shovel dirt and protect houses and curbs. A young boy was swept off his feet Monday afternoon and rescued from the raging torrent.
El Paso August 11 Texas cattlemen push a covert campaign to extradite Francisco Villa for the Columbus raid and other crimes. A circulating petition claims enormous losses to American cattlemen from Villa raids. The Provisional De la Huerta government reportedly vows to oppose U.S. extradition efforts.
Boston bank commissioner seized Hanover Trust Company after reports of unsafe operation and a recently overdrawn account of Charles Paul Anander. The bank closed its doors as investigators noted risky practices and potential improprieties linked to a Montreal based scheme and a former inmate known as Charles Pongs.
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