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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1920
Page
1
President Lewis of the United Mine Workers ordered striking Indiana and Illinois miners to return to work. In a telegram to all locals in affected districts he called for immediate meetings and steps to resume operations.
A report from Moscow indicates a serious rift between the army commander and War Minister Leon Trotsky over halted advances. Red army officers allegedly ignore Moscow orders as Bolshevik loyalists weigh a shift from the old regime. Street fighting appears in Komno with a Bolshevik upheaval in Lithuania. Polish delegates push toward armistice lines while Bolsheviks pledge strict rules as Red armies continue their advance.
C T Boone long time Casper Casper Casper newsroom announced him promoted to superintendent of the Black Hills division. G A Holmes will succeed Boone as Wyoming division superintendent with headquarters here and F W Sexton named trainmaster. The transfer marks Boone's rise amid wartime road growth and repairs in Wyoming.
A cigar factory fire on Friday killed six workers and trapped several others as flames swept through the building. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated the blaze and the cause remained under inquiry.
Chicago socialite millionaire Samuel T. Loftis, head of Loftis Brothers, died after an apparent fall during a playful scuffle with Mina Woods at his apartment. Police note conflicting stories from Woods and Roy Shayne, fiancé of Woods, about the events surrounding the death. An autopsy cited cerebral hemorrhage from external violence as the cause, likely from the fall, with witnesses describing a sudden collapse.
Disjointed dispatch reports forest fires racing through Idaho and Washington state woodlands. Limited legible detail notes containment efforts and threats to remote areas as crews battle the flames.
Chief of Police E M Ellsworth expects little trouble enforcing orders as the red light district closes at midnight. By noon over half the occupants had left the city, while remaining proprietors may stay behind closed doors until departure. Women may not leave except to catch trains. The exodus began two weeks ago amid warnings and fines for disorderly conduct.
The article reports that Japan accuses the United States of waging an economic war. Officials from Tokyo allege restrictive policies harm Japanese trade and demand reciprocal measures. Ambiguity remains on specific actions and potential diplomatic consequences.
A detachment of Royal forces numbering about 1,000 landed at Queenstown, Ireland, today with field guns and war materials. The troops were transported to their destination by motor trucks after railways were retooled to haul the equipment.
Peaceful settlement of the dispute between President Rodolfo de la Huerta and Governor Wataben Cantu of Lower California is anticipated as negotiations continue. Cantu is expected to yield and depart from office, while Franciano Vila seeks permission to establish an agricultural colony at Nieves to promote education and literacy in Mexico.
Special to The Tribune from Ee Wyoming July 31 reports the Frontier Day celebration where six states Texas California Wyoming Washington Japan and Oregon divided the wild western championship. Roping winner was Tommy Grimes Hol-
A major wreck on the Oregon Short Line at Downey Idaho leaves 75 injured as a relief train with doctors heads to the scene. Denver officials deny knowledge of the wreck while scattered reports hint at possible fatalities as high speed derailment is suspected.
The Democratic presidential nominee Jame M Cox will include foreign policy in his acceptance address. George White, new national chairman, said the party would make its stand clear in response to Senator Warren G Harding about the administration policy.
French military dispatches say Bolshevik cavalry pushed to the East Prussian border with Suwalki and threaten Warsaw from the north. German and Bolshevik forces reportedly negotiating at Suwalki while Allied troops in Allenstein and Marienwerder await clarification of the situation. General Pomer is relieved. General Joseph Haller assumes command of the northern armies.
The Interstate Commerce Commission announced substantial freight rate increases by region including 40 percent in the east 28 percent in the south 35 percent in the west and 25 percent in the mountain and Pacific territory to absorb a 600 million wage rise for railroad workers In addition passenger fares rise is approved with surcharges and higher rates on sleeping and parlor cars excess baggage and milk The changes become effective after five days notice and before January 1 1921 with a prewar government guarantee set to expire September 1 1920.
New York July 31 Archbishop Mannix sailed to Ireland today amid lingering anti Mannix sentiment surrounding the British ruling. Archibishop Mannix faced opposition as he left for England aboard a vessel, with reports of discontent in Irish ports and strong media attention on the trip.
Marion Ohio July 31 Senator Warren G Harding opened his front porch campaign addressing Richland county delegates. He urged leveling class and sectional barriers and embracing interdependence among all people. He argued for tax reform and questioned wartime excess profits taxes while pledging wealth should bear full taxation. He avoided direct reference to the League of Nations as he pressed fundamentals and national unity.
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