06 May 1921
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1921
Page
1
Scores from a baseball card style report show Pittsburgh beating St Louis 6 to 2 with batteries Haines Doak Ne and Clemons Dilhoefer Ham ilete Schmidt and Napier Coombe Hargrave Vaughn Martin Killifer. New York Brooklyn game postponed by cold wet conditions while Boston Philadelphia and Boston games were also postponed by rain.
American League action shows Detroit defeating Cleveland 8 to 2 as Sutherland Ehmke Leonard Bassler and others star. Philadelphia outslugged Boston 10 to 6 while Washington pounded New York 9 to 2 led by Mays Hoffmann Erickson and Acosta.
Ben T. De Woody was found guilty of manslaughter in his second trial for killing George W. Rumfield at Rillito station Arizona on September 1, 1926. The Arizona Supreme Court granted a new trial earlier, and the verdict came after a dispute over admissibility of evidence. The two men were longtime friends who quarried over business and irrigation. De Woody testified he acted in self defense when Rumfield tried to shoot him. no gun was found near Rumfield’s body.
Edward Gardner of Lincoln died from injuries received during a flight spin at Holdrege Nebraska. Gardner 32 had lived in Lincoln about 14 months worked as a tire man for a local aircraft firm. His mother and sister reside at Joliet Illinois.
The assembly approved the home rule proposal for Winconaln cities last night, backing the Arnold revision. If the measure clears the assembly it will likely go to a referendum.
George W. Vroman American Legion set Memorial Day observance with a mammoth parade. Five floats will depict major World War I offensives Mouse-Argonne Cantigny Chateau-Thierry Soissons and St Michiel, each accompanied by wounded local veterans. A wide civic, school, and military participation is planned with dignitaries and a cemetery ceremony.
E Munt Kelly of Kansas City was nominated by President Harding to be governor of Porto Rico. The nomination announced on May 6 marks a major political appointment for the territory.
Citizens gather for a food roads rally at the courthouse to boost the May 10 bond issue for good roads. State figures including C. 8. Bill and Arthur K. Lee plan speeches with Lew M. Gay presiding.
The executive council of the Episcopal diocese of Wyoming elected officers at its Laramie meeting. Rt. Rev. N. S. Thomas of Cheyenne is president with D. B. Marshall of Sheridan as vice president Rev. Charles Hennett of Cheyenne as secretary and J. H. Walton of Cheyenne as treasurer. A council meeting is set for June in Cheyenne. A separate note reports London vaudeville actresses undergoing extensive costume changes.
In Gross Strehlitz near Oppein Upper Silesia Polish insurgents push into the city as interallied forces report Italian and French casualties. The revolt extends toward the city with reports of forcible conscription of males 14 to 45. In Sosnowice Adalbert Korfanty, former plebiscite commissioner, and his staff are reportedly arrested by the inter allied commission.
Two hundred Italian soldiers under Colonel Bond of the British army withdrew from Strebbite about 20 miles southeast of Opplen under artillery fire from Volish insurgents. Allied officials report Polish forces control eastern Silesia north of Rossenberg as fighting continues at Fybnik in southern Silesia. Civilian police of about 3000 are planned to reinforce troops, likely consisting of Supper Silesian Germans, and Karfanty’s proclamation governor status is treated by the allied commission.
George Harriman an employee of Maxwell Construction Company sustained a fractured skull today from an accidental fall from a scaffold. He was rushed to the State hospital. Harriman is reported to be married.
The Sheppard-Towner maternity bill triggers nationwide debate with supporters urging lives saved through maternal hygiene while opponents call it a pork barrel attack on states. Separately, radical activities in Casper and across the Northwest report gatherings, agitprop, and attempts to disrupt rail operations amid warnings to train crews and heightened security.
Berlin reports May 6 indicate prospective candidates for a new German cabinet are awaiting parliamentary stance on the Allied ultimatum over indemnities before forming a ministry. Dr Custey Aiveseman, leader of the German People's Party, is mentioned as a potential chancellor or foreign minister. A Paris dispatch notes German party leaders met to decide action regarding the ultimatum.
In Denver on May 6 John M Alexander of Brooklyn New York traveling salesman is jailed on reckless driving charges after his car collided with a parked vehicle injuring Mrs N Mattingly who was hospitalized with severe cuts and abrasions. The incident occurred in the Capitol HHS district at 20 o clock. The report notes Alexander's long military career and references Napoleon.
Spokane date May 6 1929 Mrs Anna L Corbin widow of Dinfe Corbin a Pacific Northwest railroad builder and L G Lilge her chauffeur and caretaker were jailed charged with first degree arson in an alleged plot to burn Corbin's $500 home to collect the insurance.
President Harding and his cabinet considered the Allied War Council invitation for the United States to send representatives to the conference of ambassadors and the reparations council.
Mene Viviani expressed in Paris that amendments to the League covenant could remove its cumbersome features and avoid the appearance of a superstate. He told American reporters after his U S visit that by the assembly’s September meeting the covenant would be relieved through amendment.
A bill introduced by Rep Hill would require the department of justice to defend newspapers subjected to civil or similar actions due to publishing the authorized slacker lists printed in the congressional record. If the newspapers lose, the government would assume the damages.
Vievount Uchida, Japan’s foreign minister, told provincial governors that all questions between Japan and the United States would eventually be resolved satisfactorily. The remark appears in today’s news maps. The piece references a tentative plan for a five million dollar club to be presented in New York City for women.
Floyd Pierce an 18 year old taxi driver is jailed on investigation of the death of Peter L. McCullum struck on a West Yellowstone avenue street. Police say Pierce was questioned and a possible motive is under review as authorities gather more evidence. no charges filed yet and no inquest held.
Senator Norris proposes an amendment to the soldier bonus bill directing immediate collection of interest on war loans to fund bonuses. The measure estimates about 750 million dollars in interest now due, aiming to accelerate bonus payments to former service members.
London reports a move to form Arab states under Prince Feisal, with Winston Churchill hinting at an overland air route to India. Mesopotamia would become a large training ground for British air power, with $6,000,000 spent on rebuilding and a force reduction to two battalions.
Submarine chasers from the Naval Academy at Annapolis prepare to reach Baltimore to meet any event arising from the marine workers strike. Each vessel carries a machine gun and a 131-man crew. The report also notes Alaska facing food shortages due to a strike and business disruption, with the Alaska Chamber of Commerce urging quick settlement.
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