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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1920
Page
1
Chicago labor leaders consider a nationwide strike if Poles receive military aid from the government. A mass meeting of Poles urged action as the Chicago Federation of Labor adopted resolutions threatening industrial action.
Mr and Mrs F L Convers announce the birth of a son at Pittsburgh on August 10 named Frederick Junior. Mr Convers previously served as assistant manager of the Ofl Well Supply company in Wyoming with headquarters in Casper.
A severe Toledo rainstorm caused about 5 million in damage flooding cellars and crippling traffic. Paved sections floated away and curbs were swept out, with telephone service and interurban cars disrupted and streets rendered unusable.
A Casper lad working near Blanchard Construction Company was knocked from his pony and kicked in the face. The blow shattered his jaw and left him near death before tourists rushed him to the state hospital. Doctors hoped for recovery though permanent injury seemed possible.
A woman was burned to death in a Chicago fire that razed three homes. Neighbors rescued several other occupants as flames swept through the building complex.
Six armed bandits in two automobiles escaped with 4000 in Liberty bonds and currency after looting the First National Bank at Thornton, 20 miles southwest of Imabon City.
Rioting across Belfast intensifies after a pool hall shooting. Mexican extradited suspect Gerardo Espineva shot by Tom Vianuneva during an attempted robbery. coroner's jury rules self defense. Widespread unrest continues with concurrent social notices and local travel updates.
Alfred Cobb son of A H Cobb now works with his father in their law firm in the city. He graduated in June from the University of Kansas law department where he studied under Dean James Green noted as a leading law teacher in the region. Dean Green this year praised Cobb as a promising young attorney.
A special grand jury was convened in Denver to investigate street car strike riots. Fifty automobiles supplied by union men carried passengers free to and from the city, amid the unrest and clashes reported.
Charles Ponzi's counsel pushed for bail to free him from jail but faces hurdles. If a bondsman is found, a sheriff warrants rearrest on state larceny charges. Federal bail bond set at 26,000, while heavy guards surround Ponzi at Lexington home.
Cleveland will accept applications for World Series seats if played here. No payment required until the race is decided. The league park is smaller than other recent venues so applications limit to two tickets per person.
Federal agents ordered John J. McGraw manager of the New York Giants to be questioned regarding a liquor report tied to the Slavin investigation. The probe centers on alleged purchases at the Lambda club and involves confirmation from Associated Press reporting in New York.
William Cartwright of Matheny and Oak Streets was run over by a truck after alighting near the railroad crossing on West Beyond. He was rushed to the Private hospital in a motor car, with partial circulation in the foot and a hope of saving the foot if circulation returns.
The St. Anthony's Church at South Center and Seventh streets Casper Wyoming was dedicated Sunday morning with about 1000 in attendance. Bishop Patrick A. McGovern led the rites and delivered a sermon on the church mission to teach Christ’s doctrines, praising the congregation for its achievement and noting future altar consecration and arrival of Italy shipped art pieces.
Senator Francia BK Warren and associates toured Casper Riverton and Lander with J.2 Hanway of the Tribune. After dinners with Lander Republicans the group moved to Bonneville while Warren returned to Cheyenne by Burlington train.
An armored flotilla patrolling the Vistula between Warsaw and Thorn guards the city against Bolshevik crossings. Many boats are in service along the Przepa and rivers, some captured from Bolsheviks.
The Moscow statement notes Russian forces pushing toward Warsaw within distant lines and reports captures at Radzymin and Soldau with fighting continuing along fronts near Novo Georgievsk and northwest of the Polish capital.
Premier Lloyd George in the House of Commons denounces labor pressure for actions against war on Russia. He says attempts to dictate government policy via strikes strike at the democratic constitution and will be resisted by force if necessary.
AAP reports Polish forces regain Radnymin northeast of Warsaw after an all day battle. Augelans launch assaults on both sides of Radaymin at Zegresl and Okuniew, within fifteen miles of Warsaw, as fighting continues on the front.
The armored cruiser Pittsburgh and destroyer were ordered to the Baltic today to safeguard American interests. The vessels now at Cherbourg, France, will move at once to Roumanian waters.
Bituminous operators in the central competitive field refused a $24 daily rise for day and monthly men and 10 cents a ton for pick and machine mining. They raised day and monthly wages to match the coal commission award for pick miners. Operators will not consider further miner demands. The miners, in a joint conference, rejected the proposal unanimously.
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