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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1922
Page
2
Cheyenne authorities search for a medium sized bandit who held up a street car on the Cheyenne Fort Russell line at 11 p m stealing about 50. The man wore dark clothes and a light hat and disappeared after the holdup. The suspected thief may be Gus Grimes the Omaha chain bandit.
The Kiwanis club luncheon featured speakers from the Salvation Army including Gara Roe Robinson and Johan Anson. Highlights include fundraising plans, a tribute to the Army, and a pledge of club support. Pedestals for Wyoming history memorials were funded, and a summer meeting plan was approved.
The United States Reserve Officers association holds a dinner and informal gathering at the Henning hotel tonight. C H Relmerth notes reservations reach ten and expect larger turnout. Speeches by military figures will cover recent legislation affecting reserve units, especially in Wyoming. Former officers of the army navy and marine corps and participants of military training camps are invited along with applicants for the Fort Douglas Utah summer camp. The evening will feature songs like K K Katy reflecting wartime spirit.
Former Governor Frank Lowden of Illinois cannot speak tonight to the Casper Young Men's Republican club due to a full schedule. He is in Laramie delivering the University of Wyoming commencement address and addressing the state bar association. The club plans another meeting on a future date with a prominent speaker.
The Elks plan a grand finale for the summer season with Wortham show characters, a carnival atmosphere, and an initiation into the order. Every Elk is urged to attend the auditorium event tomorrow night for the full program and memorable entertainment.
Cheyenne judge race heats up as KE Smith declares for First Judicial District nomination. Incumbent William A. Riner and Chyde Watts already in, forcing a nonpartisan August primary to trim the field before November ballots.
Casper Lions hosted a Wednesday night dinner at the Henning hotel to honor their first ladies night. Colonel Burke H. Sinclair presided and invited wives to air their husbands shortcomings while Iris vaudeville performer Adolphy entertained.
Cheyenne June 15 local Lions Club adopts resolution urging city to uproot a six block long burberry hedge in City Park. They argue the hedge acts as a conservating factor for blackstem rust in wheat and note agriculture experts classify the berry as a rust spreading variety.
In Wilkes Barre a speech by Postmaster General Work outlined the accomplishments and economies attributed to the current Republican administration. The remarks, learned to be approved by President Hard, emphasized fiscal and administrative reforms.
Cheyenne field superintendent H. D. Ingalls said pilots and mechanics in the Omaha Salt Lake division seek Dunphy removal as superintendency head and Ingalls from local post in retaliation for disciplinary actions after air mail planes were tampered with. Mechanics said charges against Dunphy were unjustified while claiming radicalism Bolshevism and sabotage pervade the division. Dunphy left Cheyenne for the west Tuesday night.
Judge John Murray introduces two daily working man courts to fit workers’ schedules. A 1 a m session serves those starting work early, while a 6 37 p m session accommodates after a day’s labor. Fines remain the same regardless of court time. M F Nolan of Alliance Neb visits the city.
Washington June 15 Veterans seek irrigated western homes via the adjusted compensation bill. Congressman Mondell urges restoring reclamation and soldier settlement features cut by the Senate committee. He cites 100000+ soldier petitions and support from the Chamber of Commerce and Federation of Labor to justify land development for soldiers and communities.
Flow do show children live while on the road was the question to William F Floto press representative of the Wortham show He described about 15 youngsters aged a few months to five or six years on the Wortham show in this city with a kindergarten for ages above four and mothers acting as teachers The system keeps children busy and improves their schooling before they enter public or private schools Mr and Mrs Wortham travel with two boys at a military college near Chicago and will spend months touring with the show as they report the life on the road benefits the children and aids their home study
Verna Meersereau the noted dancer and film star headlines this week’s vaudeville bill at Iris theater. Also on the program are Miss Mersereau with her partner in a dance act, Hurst and Dewars in Millinery Nonsense, Adolpho with accordion numbers, Devore and Worth in a comic skit All Hands On Deck, and Shirley Mason in the Jackie film.
The Casper Buick agency sale to L. D. Branson Motor Co. set a record price for Buick agencies in Colorado New Mexico or Wyoming. G B Lummis will stay with Branson as head of the sales department after six years owning the agency.
The body of Mrs. B. W. Karman formerly of Casper arrived from Sinnisfree Alberta Canada after death June 9. She was about 39 years old mother of five children and wife of her husband who survives. Services planned with Rev. L. E. Carter, burial to follow. Her mother Mrs. Miller 846 Madison Street accompanies the remains. She belonged to Neighbors of Woodcraft and Victory Rebekah lodge at Annisfree.
A county case ends with Larson fined $100 in Judge Tubbs's court after officers trailed a still sighting leading to a foot race and capture. The report notes Lee fon observed nearby as investigators expanded their inquiry. The Iris theater promotes Tolable David starring Richard Barthelmess, urging attendance during carnival week.
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