02 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1920
Page
1
An editorial meditation on human frailty and divine purpose, suggesting God allows the imperfect to surface from the sea of humanity to remind the fortunate of sins and disappointments. It frames weakness and discouragement as tests guiding moral conduct in society.
A public appeal urges contributions to fund the Salvation Army's work aiding the needy. Readers are asked to give 13 000 to ensure barracks and ongoing maintenance, with volunteers set to call on households and supporters urged to respond generously.
New York district attorney says no bribery attempts found to throw the 1920 World Series. He believes it dangerous for gamblers to approach the Brooklyn players and notes exoneration by President Ebbets. Abe Attell may be questioned by detectives regarding gamblers linked to a White Sox scandal.
Washington reports the state department is taking more drastic and absolute restrictions against Japanese immigration. The gentlemen's agreement is deemed not entirely satisfactory as Japanese migrants continue to enter despite the agreement.
Chicago reports a proposed baseball commission to run the sport with Pershing Taft and Judge Landis among its members. The plan seeks supreme control and a uniform working agreement between major and minor leagues and would offer the highest salaries in baseball. The proposal follows the World's Series. Abe Attell must testify in the probe in New York.
Judge Ernest Clark granted an injunction to W. W. Gregg to prevent his replacement by Willem Pennybaker on the Louisville & Nashville line. The order hinges on the Mach-Cummins act while the railway adjustment board is said to have limited authority to mediation.
The notice calls all voters to register with books opening in all precincts from October 5 to 9 and deadlines for those who fail to record names and residence on October 21 and 22. It outlines eligibility, precinct boundaries in Casper, and voting places including Mills precinct registration at the store.
Galveston October 3 fire broke out in section A of pier No 41. A general alarm sent 250 national guardsmen to the scene as four steamers were endangered. The blaze, likely from spontaneous combustion, followed by an explosion and heavy smoke. Governor Hobby ordered full protection along the waterfront to prevent further damage.
Wyoming Federation of Women's Clubs urges compulsory Americanization education. resolutions call for English and citizenship instruction, and a national educational test for voters. They also push tuberculosis health programs, public health nurse supervision, and Shepard Towner support.
The Associated Press reports Mississippi is the first state to show a population decrease in the 1920 census. Mississippi’s total is 1,789,162, down 7,032 people or 0.4 percent from ten years earlier.
Hal P. Riney of the Midwest Renn ing company notes a fifth generation tie as Patrick Warren Riney, born a week ago, joins a family with roots stretching to North Casper and Kansas. The family lists 768 South Durbin Street as home with relatives in Kingman Kansas Alliance Nebraska and St Louis Missouri.
Senator Warren G. Harding urged at a West Jefferson rally that the nation unite under a common good through an agricultural and industrial policy. He emphasized aiding farmers, urban interests, and boosting transportation with stabilized facilities, waterways, and motor truck use.
Washington October 2 South Dakota reports a population of 636 839 an increase of 51 951 since 1910 or 8.0 percent according to census bureau figures published today.
A deadly typhoon swept Tokyo and Yokohama harbor yesterday, killing four in Tokyo and Yokohama. The United Press reports crews are assessing damage as storms hinder rescue efforts.
W Murray Crane former United States senator and Republican leader died at Sugar Hill Dalton after four days of heavy sleep. Doctor cites encephalitis as the cause. Wife, son and two sisters at his bedside. health visibly declined after his Chicago convention retirement and League of Nations endorsement efforts.
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