Bomb attack wounds U S envoy in Paris
An explosion in Paris severely injures Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassador. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the incident and rush to assess the danger and next steps.
19 Oct 1921
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Newspaper
Casper Daily Tribune
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1921
Page
1
An explosion in Paris severely injures Myron T. Herrick, the American ambassador. Details remain unclear as officials confirm the incident and rush to assess the danger and next steps.
Ludwig III dies at Sarvar Castle Hungary aged 77 ending a dramatic reign begun November 5 1912 as Bavaria's king. Born 1845 he once faced Prussian influence and Greece's royal ties. his marriage to Archduchess Maria Theresia of Austria-Este produced nine children and shaped Bavarian politics before World War I.
Washington reports that Germany Austria and Hungary ratified peace treaties completing the U S victory in World War I. Senate votes were 66 20 on Germany 66 17 on Austria Hungarian 2 thirds met. Diplomatic officer appointments to follow in coming weeks.
A lone bandit robbed the Dominion Express between Swift Current and Moose Jaw, bound and gagged the messenger, and escaped with the safe contents after forcing it open as the train sped toward Moose Jaw. Officials could not yet estimate the theft.
PAXICO Mo Oct 19 Two men were killed and another seriously injured near here while working on a bridge over a ditch when 18 sticks of dynamite in a basket exploded nearby.
Clifton Marshall, 62, namesake of Marshall Pass, died in Pueblo hospital from typhoid fever contracted during the June flood. His furniture business was wrecked by the flood. He worked as a scout for the Denver & Rio Grande when the Marshall Pass line was opened and later served in a similar Union Pacific post in constructing the Steamboat route. He had lived in Denver.
Approval of a $1,000,000 loan to a financial institution for credit extensions on livestock in Montana and Wyoming was announced by the War Finance corporation. The name of the institution and loan terms were not released.
Federal agent H. B. Went over seized a inmate with a wooden leg after stopping him for a dime. A hidden chamber inside the leg held narcotics valued at 2000 dollars. The suspect was jailed following the examination by Chief Narcotic Agent Harry V. Williamson.
The Railroad Yardmasters Association of America with over 8 000 members nationwide sent notices to stay at work performing their usual duties in case of a railroad workers strike.
Trenton Ga Oct 19 Martin Anderson sought for the slaying of girl and going into the woods committed death by own action.
Chancellor W. B. Striker in Hinds county chancery court levied penalties totaling about 9.5 million dollars against fire insurance companies formerly operating in Mississippi. Thirty three firms were fined 195 876 dollars each and other companies faced fines ranging from one thousand dollars upward.
Vineland N J Oct 7 Louis Lively a black man was arrested after shooting a policeman and confessing to killing seven year old Matilda Russo and burying her body in his cellar. Police say he fled but was recognized by Officer Asa Wilson. Lively claimed the girl provoked him by breaking a dish and that he acted in a moment of fear not intent to kill.
Tokyo reports a steady naval buildup despite limits talks with plans to launch several ships this year. The Warabi will be completed September 24 followed by Taurumi of 10 000 tons. October sees Sumire Tsusu and Nakaso launched plus the seaplane mothership Hoapo. Also slated are the Mutsu OlI Nagara and ten submarines.
Grand Junction union carpenters voted to refuse a 10 percent wage reduction urged by the Colorado industrial commission after a hearing last week. Work will stop if contractors try to enforce the new wage scale.
U S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports a 1.7 percent drop in living costs across 32 cities from May to September and an 18.1 percent fall since July 1920, with New York and Portland showing smaller decreases and Jacksonville largest. Overall living costs in September sit 77.3 percent above 1913 average. major upticks include food 63.1 percent and clothing 65.1 percent.
Omaha dispatch reports the worst prairie fire in a decade racing 70 miles long and 10 miles wide from North Platte to Callaway. A strong gale carried flames beyond control destroying buildings and livestock, with grain and roadside assets burned as firefighters halted the blaze after a long night.
There will be no inquest over the body of William Beblect who yesterday shot and killed himself after wounding his former wife and his stepdaughter, Mrs. Mac Leenhune. A note found in Beblect's pocket addressed to his son in Fort Collins indicated marital difficulties.
Glenwood Springs Colorado October 19 Leo P Kelly of Pueblo elected state commander of the American Legion at the convention here Tuesday Martin David of Denver reelected mate adjutant for two years unchanged in office for the period.
Jacob Isanc Sheppard, 66 or 6%? unclear from OCR, counsel for Kansas miner leader Alexander Howat, died in Port Scott Kansas on October 19. He served Howat’s case and was connected to the miners’ union protests.
FL Thurber sues George Vrotzka for 3000 in Portland Oregon alleging he bought moonshine liquor that caused blindness. He states one gallon and one pint were purchased and after drinking the liquor his optic nerve deteriorated to ten percent, blamed on deleterious substances.
Captain Americus Whedon vice commander of the Grand Army of the Republic died in Washington last night aged 81 years.
Chicago authorities search for the sender after a box of homemade fudge poisoned six nurses at West End hospital. The box was mailed to 17 year old Miss Helen Rosenfeld, with a note claiming to be from a jealous admirer. Post office inspectors lead the investigation into who mailed the deadly candy.
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