18 Feb 1921
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1921
Page
1
Reports from New York say Enrico Caruso shows improvement after a serious illness. Doctors note weight loss but stronger vitals, while secretary Bruno Zirato and family express cautious optimism as the tenor begins convalescence and resumes routines such as a morning shave.
Paris reports a French hard line backing heavy punitive measures against Germany. Plans call for mobilizing 1918 and 1919 class conscripts and extending occupation if American troops withdraw, with Briand Barthou and Foch coordinating paramilitary contingencies.
Henry Bockoven, 32, of Fort Wingate New Mexico, shot his wife in their Albuquerque home during a quarrel last night and then killed himself. The couple's two year old child witnessed the events as a coroner's jury ruled the deaths a murder suicide.
Clarence Rice, severely bruised, was taken to Cas per for treatment after a heavy truck carrying a boiler plunged into a ditch and caught fire on the Salt Creek highway near Horse Creek. Two others escaped with minor injuries as state workers aided at the scene. Driver Henry Box lost control after releasing the differential brake on a crest. The road is reportedly in better condition this season.
Notices threatening death to all Mexicans in West Texas oil fields were posted last night at Eastland with skull and crossbones. Officials pledged protection to the Mexican population. In Austin Governor Neff was informed by the Mexican consul of San Antonio about trouble in Northwest Texas oil fields, though no action was requested. A ranger detachment is already in the oil hold area.
Special to The Tribune reports McKinley county creation legislation died when the senate committee of the whole tabled Senate File 105. Debates pitted Senator John Dillon against Senator Frank E. Lucas. Other measures faced defeat, including repeal moves on carbon black and direct primary laws, while House bills on tax fund deposits and deputy sheriffs salaries moved forward. Washington seeks $574,000,000 in post office funds after senate approval.
Denver businessman George E. Hannan, a pioneer auto dealer at 1210 Broadway, was attacked by two men who led him to second floor rooms for rent. One struck him with a pistol butt as he searched for a stickpin, then the pair fled after the assault and escape in a motor car.
A weather bureau forecast warns of a deep cold front moving east of the Rockies with freezing temperatures across Gulf and South Atlantic states. Reports from Dallas indicate snow in the Texas panhandle and Arkansas with cold rains reaching the Mexican border and up to two inches in Amarillo.
London reports Prime Minister Lloyd George defended reparations policy in the House of Commons. He said Germany must pay to the limit of its capacity and that Allies chose the best advice for demands and enforcement. The debate followed Horatio Bottomley's attack on government ineptitude over reparations, war crimes provisions, and treaty terms.
Henry Starr and two companions attempted a Harrison Oklahoma bank robbery. Starr was fatally wounded by W. J. Moyers after the robbers failed to take money. Starr confessed his identity and named two companions as Bud Davia and Tom Jones. He telegraphed his wife and son from jail as he died.
A January cyclone tore a 75 mile long by 30 mile wide path through the Olympic peninsula forests in Washington state destroying eight billion board feet of timber. The storm is called the greatest forestry disaster, with widespread damage to Western hemlock and spruce, and no human deaths. The area is largely inaccessible, with fear of fire and calls for air surveys and wartime railroad reequipping to salvage timber.
February report says two men claiming to represent a Soviet government signed contracts in Chicago for 200000 garments and 600000 skirts. They alleged official recognition after a new presidency and cited military demand. The piece notes unclear details and references a pistol tech claim.
Bucla Colorado February 18 Mather Nygran a 17 year old daughter of Ho ward Nygren a farmer near Bucla died in a local hospital from injuries after the horse frightened throwing her from a bogey while riding to school. Her head struck a rock and she died within two hours. She was a member of the senior class of Nuch high school.
Jepperbon Cety, Missouri editor Hollister publisher of the Missouri State Journal, telegraphs to Chairman White his resignation as executive secretary of the Democratic National Committee.
Dr Joseph Roberta longtime moderator of the General Assembly of the Welsh Presbyterian Church of the United States and former moderator of the New York and Wisconsin Synods died in Racine Wisconsin after an operation.
Local ad copy promotes a Saturday classified offer for a letter opener and related services. It mentions paying for a name and insists on placing the ad before tomorrow morning or tonight, with hours posted as open until a late time. The wording is informal and aimed at prompt payment and quick placement.
President elect Harding asks in a letter for a luncheon at the White House on March 4 for himself and his immediate family. Mrs Wilson will not attend. Wilson plans to go from the capitol to his new home and may ride separately to the inauguration.
Sid Hatfield testified that Matewan chief of police believed Harry Staton killed three Baldwin Felts men in the Matewan fight on May 1. Staton identified the victims as Albert Tolts Lee Felts and C B Cunningham. A witness described the scene as one roar and described bodies in the street with Hatfield seen near the victims.
In Pittsburg Kansas on February 18 the Court of Industrial Relations ruled the George K Mackie Fuel Company must pay Karl Mishmash over 200 dollars back pay after he was 19 years old. The court ordered operation at two Mackie mines to resume next Monday and warned union leaders not to obstruct due to the strike order issued February 3. Howat, president of the Kansas Miners Union, did not appear to testify and faces contempt judgments. five other officials were jailed for one year for calling the strike in violation of an injunction.
Masked men robbed a pool hall at Diets, a mining camp near Sheridan Wisconsin, stealing between 1600 and 2300 dollars. Eighteen men playing pool were held up and pockets cash register and safe were rifled. Information received today confirms the raid occurred last night.
The Turkish Nationalist assembly at Angora on February 18 expressed a wish to establish diplomatic relations with the United States, signaling a possible shift in foreign policy.
Tokyo reports a Japanese diet resolution opposing punishment for Toshigoro Ogasawara the sentry who killed Naval Lieutenant Langdon of the US cruiser Albany near Vladivostok. The measure cites self defense and military discipline as reasons against punishment.
Judge William H. McGannon is acquitted by a jury of three women and nine men in Cleveland Ohio of a second degree murder charge tied to Harold C. Kagy’s death.
Fr. W. Geiger of common pleas court had ankle curtains installed today to fulfill a promise made to two jurors three weeks ago. The jury box is now surrounded by a groom curtain, improving privacy during trials in Springfield, Ohio.
The Prohibition Commissioner directs liquor importers for non beverage use to forward certified copies of their permits to consular offices abroad. These documents will serve as basis for the certification of the imports and their acceptance by vessel masters.
A large man hunt for General Michael Collins intensified in Dublin with troops in armed cars, as authorities reported clashes near Kilbrittain and a broader raid around Mount Square and surrounding areas, while a march toward arms searches continued and civilians faced casualties.
Washington reports a struggle to remove Chairman Genger as a Democratic national council meeting details unclear due to damaged text. Parties opposed to Genger reportedly push for leadership change amid forest fal velop at meetings.
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