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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1920
Page
1
Washington December 7 The president delivers a message urging tax reform defense spending and measures to stabilize the economy. He calls for a workable budget system and rehabilitation of disabled veterans while stressing independence of nations and a faith in America's future.
Arthur Henderson British labor leader, returning from Ireland, will present peace proposals to the British government today as a truce seems likely. The Irish home rule bill cleared the Lords committee stage last night with a vote to drop the oath of allegiance clause for governorship in a crown colony if Irish legislators refuse it.
A Chicago decision sets a $2 daily wage for general plant workers in local employment firms. The ruling assigns one ax to a year of duty and impacts workers across the city and nearby counties.
B F McCann of Denver tax commissioner for Midwest Refining Co was slightly injured last night when a freight train backed across Center Street in Cr. The Velteh motor car driven by Robert Veitch suffered cuts and bruises. Veitch did not observe lights on the freight car and was struck as it crossed Center Street. Armenia copper mine noted as uninterrupted since prehistoric times.
Des Moines Iowa December report states Fred Poffenbarger and Orville Phillipa pleaded guilty in district court for Burlington mail car robbery at Council Bluffs. Poffenbarger identified as leader received eighteen years, Phillips thirteen years in prison.
Acting Governor George Stephans approves clemency shortens delay for Bosco, set to hang Saturday midnight at the state prison. Authorities finalize execution date amid ongoing appeals.
A Sandbar incident ends with J B Wilson watching a friend stash moonshine and police catching the theft. Wilson faced fines of 50 dollars in police court and a 15 dollar fine by Judge Morris for disturbing the peace.
Two Midwest men are in the Private hospital after injuries from a fall yesterday. Robert Lathey suffers a concussion after striking his head in a fall from a tank. G. B. Kear has two broken ribs and contusions to his back and elbow. M. Paul LeGant is treated for an infected hand.
Casper Chamber of Commerce hears that freight prices are uneven with no justification for higher costs in town. Speakers argue differences in cheese and toothpaste prices reflect freight, not value. Discussion shifts to Casper’s industrial growth, housing, parks, and water sewer services, with calls for practical improvements before expansion.
An Athens dispatch dated Monday reports King Constantine received 98 percent of the vote on his return to the Greek throne. The message was received by the Greek legation.
Ardmore citizens discuss a death alleged to involve Jake Ci who was shot by Clara Smith Hamon. San Antonio police were ordered to arrest Perry Roa and Mrs Hamon after reports that a reporter interviewed the woman in San Antonio.
An Associated Press dispatch from San Antonio reports a newspaper man, P. M. Ross, claiming a late night conversation near the city led to his custody demand and stating a woman told him she was pregnant with their child for the sake of their son Jack.
Approximately 160 dollars worth of Christman seals were sold across district booths on opening day. Henning booth led with 60 dollars, Iris and America Reaper booth about 40 dollars, and C B Q Eating House 25 dollars. Various volunteers assisted at theaters and garages, with young Arthur Ottman aiding at headquarters.
At the Rotary Club meeting yesterday M N Wheeler spoke of a recent visit to the club in Washington D C J T Bocot outlined the efforts to be discussed at the next gathering of Rotarians.
Chicago readers note that baseball magnates hail a Supreme Court reversal of a $264,000 judgment against major league clubs. The original ruling awarded that sum to the Baltimore Federal League club for antitrust law violations via the reserve clause in players contracts. Ban Johnson calls it a strong foundation for the game.
Casper city council endorsed a push for better post office facilities citing severe afternoon congestion. A letter from officials notes insufficient lock boxes and delivery windows as fifty people lined up daily at general delivery near 5 pm, with Casper’s growing, transient population lagging behind service.
Dec 7 reports Capt. Gabriele D Annunzio announced the regency and Quarnero state of war will not proceed. He said Gen Cay Or der had informed him the command that started the war lacked the character of an ultimatum.
In the house of commons Secretary for Ireland Greenwood said there can be no truce with Ireland until the IRA leaders surrender or are arrested. He voiced pessimism about any negotiated pause while the rebels remain at large.
Casper Builders Association diners heard optimism for a strong spring and summer program if financing and wages align. George Reed held accountable for the elk feed style event as members debated labor costs and cooperative bidding to meet nationwide wage pressures. President George C. Davis urged strong organization to secure work and fair bids amid scarce funds.
Mrs Ida Marie Oberg 42 wife of Oscar Oberg died at their home 1016 West Fourteenth Street at 10 39 PM of pneumonia and complications The body is held at Bowman chapel awaiting arrival of a slater from New Mexico with funeral arrangements to be announced later
Announcement says the Nobel Peace Prize will be conferred on President Wilken on December 10. The award carries about $40,000 from a fund established by Alfred Nobel. Only two other Americans have won the prize, Theodore Roosevelt in 1906 and Elihu Root in 191?
A labor committee plans action in Felder's house to repeal wartime statutes. The bill would set the revolution date as termination of war for compliance. Exemptions include the Lever Act and certain enemy-occupied firms and Liberty bonds. National Park bill seeks removal from federal water power act scope. European credit urged as farm aid to raise crop prices.
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