12 May 1921
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1921
Page
1
In London Premier Lloyd George receives the unconditional agreement to carry out all details of the allied edict after Reichstag approval. The pact confirms full compliance with the terms set by allied powers and signals a unified response to the governing mandate.
In London on May 11 German minister Dr Sthaumer delivered Germanys unconditional acceptance of entente reparations to Prime Minister Lloyd George. Lloyd George announced in the house of commons Germanys complete acceptance of all allied demands amid cheering. The reply was handed to Lloyd George at 11 oclock this morning and telegraphed to the governments concerned. Batteries Vaughn and Killifer ring Baumgartner and Wheat featured in the Philadelphia score line showing Chicago 5 01 007 051 1921 Philadelphia 0 002 004 204 810.
In Boston over 13 innings Pittsburgh tied Boston 7 to 7 with errors by Schmidt and Gowdy. New York beat St Louis 6 to 4 behind Doak Clemons and Smith. Brooklyn defeated Cincinnati 4 to 3 as Hargrave and Miller contributed for the winners with Marquard and Coombe on the mound.
May 11 unions and owners fail to sign new contracts as seven large mills in the US and Canada shut down affecting about 9,000 workers. In Watertown New York only two mills operate after a walkout by paper workers seeking a 30 percent pay cut. In Ottawa the A R see Ltd mill signs renewal of last year’s wages pending further talks on any reduced scale.
President Harding broadened the civil service postmaster eligibility to widen the field of possible appointees after President Wilson had set first second and third class criteria. The change expands selection beyond the prior limits and aims to improve appointments.
Cheyenne May 11 The Wyoming public service commission on Monday authorized Big Horn Light Power to raise electricity rates for Worland customers. The panel also dismissed Lander Light and Power’s complaint about rates and service for lack of adequate evidence.
Gen. T Coldman Dupont head of Dupont Powder company stopped in Denver on May 11 as he travels to Colorado Springs for an extended vacation.
Boulder Colorado May 11 J B Gibgen an instructor in Journalism at the University of Colorado has been suspended after a report he was found in the home of Attorney Michael Kinn when Kinn returned from California Sibson disappeared and has not been seen since the incident yesterday.
Casper cast about 1,052 votes in favor and 49 against an 1.8 million dollar bond issue, leading central Wyoming to a decisive win. Nichols precinct recorded 208 votes with no opposition, while Sheridan reported 1,625 in favor and 234 against, yet Casper boasted the higher favorable ratio.
Tex Rickard promoter of the world heavyweight championship between Jack Dempsey and Georges Carpentier announces he has taken out 100000 policies to insure each boxer against accident or illness in Jersey.
Washington May 11 The Labor Department reports child employment rose in step with population over eight years. A National Census by the Children's Bureau shows 74 194 minors employed in 1920 across 12 cities vs 67 168 in 1913, up 19 percent.
In Chicago on May 11 an old felt hat and a used shotgun were found as clues after Anthony O'Andreas, a nineteenth ward political leader, was shot and likely wounded. Neighbors recall shots from a vacant apartment beneath his flat as authorities linked a mysterious $20 bill marked for Flowers in the hat band.
Port Morgan Colorado May 1 an armed robbery struck the Hillron Hillrone Bank. Officials report 75 deposit boxes robbed and a cash loss not yet estimated. No arrests reported.
Special report from Cheyenne shows final returns indicating overwhelming support for a 1.8 million dollar state highway bond issue. Early tallies across multiple towns and counties show large majorities in favor, with Cheyenne reporting 649 for and 84 against and other towns like Sunrise, Gebo, Rockiver, and Lander posting strong "for" margins.
Madame Curie, renowned scientist and discoverer of radium, arrived in New York this morning aboard the steamship Olympic from Southampton and Cherbourg, ending a long voyage.
Paris May 11 French government and the French Veterans association will cooperate May 30 in American Memorial Day services over 50 000 American graves in France Detachments from French roots will honor the graves and the Veterans association will send a delegation to 87 burial sites Every American grave will be decorated with local observances planned at many cemeteries including Romagne and the Aisne American Cemetery
Andrew Furuseth, president of the International Seamen's Union, says before Congress the wage dispute with marine workers is part of a broader international plot to destroy American shipping. He cites the Emergency Fleet Corporation joining the American Ship Owners Mutual Protection and Indemnity Association and warns costs will fall on American taxpayers.
Mrs Ruberon E Dowell and her son Phillip Laffier of Cokeville Wyoming faced extreme peril after a blizzard derailed their attempt to return home from the state home for the feeble minded. They were lost for four days at Pickett Lake before being found and are expected to survive.
German authorities report American war slacker Barr Bergdoll defies the United States by claiming the war department promised not to molest him and asserts the United States must retrieve him. He claims American representatives signed an agreement for his safety as two soldiers were released. He vows not to be captured in Germany.
London May 11 The House of Commons debated Mexican recognition as Cecil Harmsworth said Britain favored early recognition but waits for practical steps from Mexico to settle British firm leases and interests. He added recognition would be premature until trust and remedies are apparent.
Washington reported April foreign trade at about 249 million dollars in imports, down from March and well below April 1920. The trade balance favored the United States at roughly 95 million dollars, with exports about 6.6 billion for the year to date and imports around 7.3 billion, highlighting a weaker month amid persistent postwar trade adjustments.
About 160 Pueblo families ranging two to four persons each will depart Wednesday afternoon for Mexico. The plan was announced by Felipe Trevino, Mexican consul, who said the Camiledi group would travel, though destination details remain uncertain. The train, leaving around 4 PM, depends on final arrangements.
The comedian Charlie slipped in the studio on May 11 and suffered injuries that will keep him from work for several days. No serious harm reported, and compensation was paid today.
Washington May 11 The senate approved the emergency tariff and anti dumping measure late today keeping finance committee amendments while rejecting those offered separately.
Batterye Perinock and Ruel Schalk vs New York at Chicago score 2 to 12. Detroit hosts New York tied 9 to 17. St Louis defeats Philadelphia 4 to 9. Washington loses to Cleveland 7 to 14 with Coveleskie/O'Neill pitching.
London reports that negotiations between the interallied commission and Polish insurgent leader Adelbert Korfanty led to a suspension of hostilities in Upper Silesia. A demarcation line will be observed while final settlement is awaited by the Allies.
Reports from Mathmore County Kerry describe a night of terror as unknown raiders wrecked a grocery, burned a dairy cooperative, and destroyed butter stocks while rifle fire rang out. Queenstown alert as Helyolly Bridge was blown, severing link to the mainland.
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