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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1920
Page
1
English officials fear a nationwide coal strike, called for tomorrow, could spark a revolution as miners push for nationalization of industry. The government blames the union, citing Red activities and Russian influence while predicting a 5 million pound weekly wage loss for miners.
The Daily Tribune will issue a pictorial supplement featuring photographs of Warren G Harding and Calvin Coolidge as Republican presidential and vice presidential candidates. The finished images are in heliotype tint and designed to be cut out and pasted in a window.
Reports from Dublin and Washington describe civilians killed or wounded during Sinn Fein and Polish-related clashes. An Irish raid on troops triggers civilian casualties as soldiers fire on attackers, while a separate bank attack and engineering strike are noted in Dublin and LFAST. A White Russian movement is debated as a possible replacement dynamic in the region.
A fragmented OCR item references Cox discussing a platform and rear platform duties, with garbled extras mentioning Senator War and vague phrases about wine yielding and fruit. The readable terms suggest a political or public-address note with uncertain context.
Congressman Frank Mondell will speak at 8 p m Saturday at the Masonic Temple Casper with a concert by Cooper band and a Republican Glee Club program. County leaders host a dinner in Douglas followed by a public event and a Women’s Republican Club meeting precedes the rally. Mondell may stay Sunday and visit Ball Creek.
In New York on October 15 a group of 31 Republicans led by Root and Wickersham endorsed an international operation to promote peace and expressed strong support for Harding. Democrats say the state shows growing frustration with Harding's postwar stance as Borah and Johnson back him for opposite reasons.
The city seeks approval at the November election for bond issues totaling 835000 to extend water works 500000 extend sewer system 150000 fund a new fire station and equipment 110000 and improve water disposal and cemetery arrangements. The piece argues the needs are necessary for health safety convenience and the city’s growth insisting revenue must come from residents to fund essential services.
CHICAGO futures surged on the Board of Trade with December wheat up 11 percent to 2.17 a bushel and March wheat rising. Strong buying followed belief the wheat crop would be inadequate, lifting grain prices across the market.
In Chicago on October 15 officials report President Wilson asked Governor Allen to send the Federal Trade Commission any information indicating that the recent wheat price drop was caused by unfair practices or artificial factors rather than market forces.
Rumors claim Poland and Finland will form a union to dominate a wider peace accord. Finnish Foreign Minister Holgi and Polish peace mission head H Dobski reportedly discussed a secret pact delaying separate peaces with Soviet Russia until a broader union is agreed.
War saw October 16. General Zolgouski head of the new government in Vilna has issued an ultimatum to the old Lithuanian government of Kovno demanding all Lithuanian troops withdraw to the west of the Vilna Grodno railway. The ultimatum imposes a 24 hour limit.
A blaze reappeared at Manhattan Oil Company tanks in Des Moines Iowa. Officials estimate损损 loss at 225000 dollars and warn flames may recur despite early extinguishing.
Population is prepared to evacuate Mexico City as a volcano 26 miles west of Puebla threatens nearby areas. Reports describe rising ash and potential lava flow prompting authorities to organize evacuations and shelter plans for residents along the capital’s outskirts.
Nationalist demonstrations erupt after a general strike call in Triest Bologna Brescia and Megsago with a newspaper office set ablaze. Troops have been deployed as the strike expands across Italian cities.
Hon Patrick Sullivan of Casper regional director for the Republican party in the Rocky Mountain states has gone to Marion Ohio to call on Senator Warren Harding within the next three or four days. He has been in Cheyenne on business and will visit the Harding porch. Mrs Sullivan and her daughters remain in Cheyenne for a week.
About 210000 people attended forty eight opera performances at the St Louis municipal auditorium during the season that closed.
A 3,090 coal miners strike in northern Colorado was temporarily averted as representatives set a October 22 deadline for operators to respond to wage and working agreement demands. A conference was requested by miners. failure to grant it would trigger an immediate strike vote.
The fish government imposes an immediate embargo on export coal from the United States to conserve supplies at home. The move follows threats of a strike by coal miners and a miners conference telegraphing that work will stop Monday. About a million miners across the United Kingdom are involved.
Senator Harding continues his nationwide tour through southern Indiana denouncing the League of Nations and urging a return to constitutional government via a Republican administration and a Republican congress. He is scheduled to speak in Indianapolis tonight.
Chicago October 15 Johnson declares he will not pinch hit to meet major league magnates next Monday and wants to know who is who in baseball. The statement adds to ongoing sentiment across the American League about leadership and recognition in the sport.
Frank Zager, condemned for killing two men during a hold up, was executed today in Chicago at the county jail. The case ended after a lengthy legal fight and appeals.
An Associated Press report from Tokio notes growing fear in Japan over November events and anxieties about American lives. Anti American sentiment is fueled by sensational papers and possible demonstrations, while immigration issues intensify tensions and echo concerns in the United States.
New York reports a $25,000 prize from Pro League Independents for the best argument that the League of Nations abridges American sovereignty. Essays due by October 11 at 17 Hang Forty First Street New York City. a twelve-member jury of Republicans will decide.
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