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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
1
Elks plan two Christmas tree events at the Trig and America theaters inviting over 3400 children including many not yet in school. The festive day promises a large turnout with hundreds of younger youngsters expected to participate.
Two highwaymen identified as J S Brown and George Bowie are dead after a gun duel in M L Small’s grocery at 446 South Oak Street. Deputies Tack Weddell Chaies F Mishel and A E Brown killed the bandits from hiding inside the store. J K Willis owner of the store was wounded in the arm. The incident occurred after a tip led deputies to station inside and outside the business.
In a tense raid at a Moroccan trading post, Moroccan fighters driven from Tistutin and nearby towns fled after minutes of gunfire toward Kert. In the store a robbery escalated with officers and robbers exchanging shots. A bandit was killed, another wounded, and deputies pursued a second suspect as authorities identify the dead.
The article reports a sultan labeling a Turkish figure a traitor as tensions rise within the government. Hetache Venes Pasha, leading the Nationalist government, opposes TD and promises post conflict adjustments with the Constantinople administration.
Delegates from France and Italy accepted the American limits on capital ships at the Washington conference while debates shifted to auxiliary craft submarines and cruisers. The French and British delegations prepared to address their positions as morning sessions focused on preliminary discussions and the capital ship ratio issue.
Calicut India December 21 C Thangal one of Moplah rebellion leaders arrested. It is believed his arrest will break the backbone of the rebellion.
Worland gathering of commercial club and farm bureau delegates urges Governor Carey to convene the Wyoming legislature at once to enact relief measures for farmers and stockmen reeling from a severe economic downturn. Leaders from across the Big Horn basin join in a call for frugal living and shared sacrifice to curb mounting losses.
Nomination of Eewin M. Bean acting postmaster at Casper for seven months was confirmed today by the Senate under the Harding administration. The nomination was sent to the Senate earlier this week and approval was considered assured, with news reaching Casper via B. B. Brooks.
Parents of five Ames College girls appealed to the state board of education to nullify penalties for violating the pushing rules in Tri Delta. The dean of women suspended social privileges and ordered the girls to move from the sorority house to a dormitory. Three Des Moines attorneys, two daughters among the girls, represent the parents: G. H. Jamison, A. H. Hoffman, and W. H. McHenry.
The allied supreme council in Cannes will be asked to create a commission to draft a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for central Europe and Russia. American Ambassador Harvey will attend and the United States may join the commission. Germany is to be represented. Russia was placed in abeyance.
New York dispatch reports the army is feeding horses and mules "horns bricks" described as bricks made of cats and 15 percent cane molasses. Officials say the animals appear to thrive on the fodder despite the alarming name.
Governor Cox comments on a dinner at the Quincy house hosted by 200 Republicans when prohibition officers raided a hotel room and seized liquor. J J McCarthy and H E B Kern face a federal hearing after pleading not guilty to possession charges. Custody of a liquor permit remains contested, with Prohibition Director Potter present at the dinner.
The Senate Labor Committee favorably reported a public works bill aimed at long range planning for cyclical business and industrial depressions. It follows recommendations from the national unemployment conference and targets public oil markets and related infrastructure.
The Duke of Atholl is the only person allowed a private army in the British empire. Victoria granted permission in 1845 for three companies of infantry, and today an Atholl army of about 100 men remains. The unit serves mainly ceremonial roles at Blair Castle in Scotland, though some members served in Gallipoli with the Highland Horse under the duke.
Reports from here and Billings describe a robbery that left one man dead and another wounded in Billings while a pair believed to be the same suspects were thought killed in town. Names Barry Gordon Marl Pike Earl Pike and Barry Gorien appear in conflicting accounts as sheriffs coordinated across cities.
Washington December 22 Officials said letters for and against relaxing the prohibition law to tax light wines and beer are pouring into the treasury. Secretary Mellon indicated the idea is not a dream proposal and could yield about 500000000 yearly, though views vary among church leaders and others.
Attorney General Daugherty ordered a national investigation into retail prices for food, fuel, clothing, and over all consumer goods. The probe aims to curb price manipulation and ensure fair pricing across the country.
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