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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1921
Page
1
Ten people died and many were injured in a Chicago explosion. J. A. Delfelder, fifty, former Riverton mayor and prominent local figure, died at Mayo Hospital Rochester from a long stomach ulcer illness.
Mrs Pullman, described as a patron of art, employed men to wash soot from Chicago statues and ran a domestic setup at the farm of former Governor Frank Lowden in Clinda. The piece notes funerals in England long ago and reports the death of MCILULE at the hospital after a second operation, with Doffelder's health and River ton interment plans.
Born in Effingham Kansas January 11 1571 Delfelder became a leading cattle and sheep raiser. He studied dehorning as a veterinary specialty and built Bunce and Delfelder into a large operation with 20000 sheep and 2000 cattle on vast irrigated lands.
Attorney M W Purcell, longtime criminal law figure in Casper and former El Paso county prosecutor, was appointed Natrona County prosecuting attorney to succeed Alfred R Lowey who resigns April 1. Purcell will assume duties on that date. Lowey plans an extended business trip.
Willard Powell known as the Waco Kid, a confidence man, was shot to death in a restaurant at the Ponce de Leon hotel in St Augustine Florida a week before police say it was a planned assassination tied to revenge for Powell’s role in arresting Frederick Buter. The Daytona centered outfit used the International Turf Exchange to swindle winter tourists, with police noting a quarrel over division of receipts led to the killing. Buckminster was jailed and to be sent to Joliet for swindling.
Salt Lake City March 29 telegram from the Dains of Commerce to Charles M. Laxey, president of Western Pa railroad, requests that Western Pacific and the Denver Rio Grande be known as one railroad under the name The Denver Salt Lake and Pacific railroad.
Greek troops have occupied Eaki-Shehr and captured prisoners and war materials. Turkish Nationalist forces at Angora recall units to oppose the Greek offensive, with martial law and general mobilization declared. The capture links Greek and eastern armies, enabling a push toward Angora, about 140 miles away.
Greek premier on his return from London says Greece will have more say in the new Eastern conference and secure needed financing from allied sources to carry on the war. He asserts the continuation of the struggle will bring victory to Greece.
An Athens official statement describes Turkish Nationalist troops suffocating under Greek assaults before the capture of Afiun Karahisar. It notes Turks retreating southeast toward Konia, altering the Greek advance toward Angora and marking a significant phase in the campaign.
Mrs George M Pullman widow of the Pullman car inventor died in Pasadena California after a brief illness She was 82 years old Her son in law and daughter Former Governor and Mrs Frank O Lowden of Illinois were with her at death
Dowell Virginia March 29 The bodies of seven men entombed in the Katloon mine February 23 after a fire were recovered today by rescue workers. Officials say none were burned and death likely came from asphyxiation after the mine was sealed twelve hours after discovery to stop the flames.
Naturalist John Burroughs died on a New York Central train near Kingsville Ohio while returning from California. He had been ill six weeks with an abscess on the heart and kidneys. A physician accompanied his body and the news spread from Utica Cleveland and Detroit reports.
A blast wrecked a warehouse at 779 Barber Street causing ten deaths and many injuries. Bodies were recovered from ruins as firemen and police searched the site. theories ranged from a gas explosion to a bomb. A branch library housed the injured and the wounded were taken to county hospital or treated nearby.
March 29 report from Chicago says Harry Weil son of Joseph Weil owner of Well & Sons paper house was taken into custody by police and brought to a station for questioning.
PAPERL Colorado March 129 One person was killed and another severely injured as five people in a touring car left the Santa Fe road east of Pueblo. Mrs Mary Ryan 60 died instantly and Mrs Effie Moody 90 suffered serious injuries. Edward Harrison 32 Elder Smith 42 and Mary Pierce 90 were arrested pending investigation. Alamosa forms Colorado's first women’s auxiliary of the Chamber of Commerce.
Berlin reports government forces captured the Leuna nitrogen plant after surrounding it, ending five days of Communist stronghold activity in central Germany. In Essen fifteen rioters were killed and forty wounded as authorities clamped a regional strike, with Dortmund Bochum and other areas placed under exceptional status and security measures tightened in Berlin.
John E. Mack guardian says he possesses proof that James A. Stillman is father of Guy Stillman in the New York divorce suit involving Fifi Potter. He plans to present competent evidence at a referee hearing or court, as decision on clo and counsel fees looms in Poughkeepsie.
Former Emperor Charles of Austria Hungary met monarchists in Vienna on Sunday. He traveled to Budapest but left within hours at the Hungarian government’s request.
Youngstown Ohio March 29 United States Steel announces it will establish a line of steamers to carry steel to the Pacific coast via the Panama Canal A return trip by chairman R H Gary from Vancouver is awaited In steel circles the move could let U S Steel cut coastal prices and outpace independent shippers
Mexico City March 29 Fifteen persons were injured when the last coach of a train from Chile to Torreon overturned near Yermo and Conejas last night due to defective brakes. The injured received treatment at Jimines.
Frost damage across the region was reported last night by weather official Tr. J. Ly and Cline of the weather bureau.Extent of the damage cannot yet be ascertained and may take several days to verify.
President John Maclarland of the International Typographical Union announced support for the Binghamton printers strike with a 3 500 000 dollar fund. Local newspapers, under the open shop plan, publish normal editions despite the walkout.
A committee of eleven led by Chariga G. Dawes of Chicago was appointed by President Marding to conduct an inquiry into the administration of the War Risk bureau board for vocational training and care and treatment of wounded or impaired serving men.
Former premier Venizelos plans to travel to Japan at the request of the Mikado to arbitrate outstanding difficulties between Japan and the United States, per a London dispatch. The move signals high level talks and mediation efforts amid ongoing diplomatic strains.
Dublin reports gratitude to President Harding for support of a drive to aid Ireland. The lord mayor cables the White House praising America for backing funds to rebuild damaged buildings and relieve distress in the afflicted country.
Building work in Cheyenne Wyoming resumed on March 20 as most trades returned to work following a two week strike that ended Monday. Painters and plasterers remained on strike, keeping some laborers off the job.
President Porras warned that Panama would lose U S friendly offices and risk renewed warfare if the White award on the Costa Rica boundary is rejected. A seven member committee will study Secretary Hughes note and draft Panama’s reply opposing acceptance while seeking peaceful means.
Washington reports criticism of the American valuation system with accusations of inconsistent value standards for customs. Critics argue midwestern distances distort values. Republicans acknowledge some merit but fear greater harm from change.
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