29 May 1914
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Newspaper
Casper Press
Location
Casper, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
1
Reports indicate staged talks near Niagara Falls show progress toward a framework with elementary proposals agreed upon. President Wilson expected to receive the latest outline as negotiations continue in the main sessions.
Reports to President Wilson indicate the Niagara Falls talks have reached a form close to agreement on core points. Proposals stand out for separate framing to ease discussion and potential protocol fusion. A Japanese cruiser and munition shipments to Mexico are also in transit after Huerta aid.
Report states two men attempted to steal a car on Second Avenue and Wolcott near Central School. They fled when discovered as one man, Karl Jorgensen, showed a crude improvised wire device and the engine was found to be manipulated. police were alerted and the car was left behind. Local residents Willard and Abe Bur provided details of the incident.
Washington report says Republican and Progressive leaders forecast Democrats will lose the House in the fall. They fault the Democratic administration for economic and policy failures since March 4, 1918, arguing it harmed agriculture and productivity and failed to unite foreign and domestic policy.
Judge Advocate of Colorado National Guard testifies to federal commission denying a Ludlow Massacre claim. Boughton attributes shootings to strikers amid labor dispute, asserting no massacre occurred and urging legal clarity.
Seismic activity at Riverview Observatory registered shocks early today as the strongest quake in Sidney’s history. Authorities urged caution as natural events prompted initial emergency responses and assessments across the city and surrounding areas.
Edward J. Boughton told the federal commission that claims of a Ludlow massacre are false and that no one was killed or burned except a single child. He argued troops could withdraw safely and that mine owners and workers had largely reached fair terms. The testimony also touched on militia conduct at Ludlow. Separately, Australian observers reported the severest quake shocks near the Friendly Islands, with three hours of tremors beginning at midnight.
The Natrona County High School junior class hosted a banquet for the graduating seniors at The Gym. Over 40 guests sat at a long table with yellow rose favors and place cards. Senior president Marvin Bishop acted as toastmaster as toasts were offered by Prof McDonough Emmett and Kigball, with teachers receiving remarks from the faculty.
Wm McGealey of the American Federation of Labor in Casper will lead a Trades Assembly and viewing at the Coliseum at 4 o clock Sunday afternoon. Delegates have been appointed from local labor organizations and the secretary will maintain new headquarters under the central body.
Denver May 28 Court martial for Lieut K M Linderfelt opened on charges tied to the Ludlow battle. He faces murder arson manslaughter larceny and assault with intent to kill and with a deadly weapon. Jobo K Lawson testified he traveled to Trinidad then Ludlow and saw armed strikers but denied shooting or knowledge of colony ammunition.
The Decoration Day program at the Iris theatre on Saturday May 6 begins at 2 p.m. with an overture by the Casper band an invocation by Archdeacon Dray a quartet from Nairona County High School and an address by Judge hus BE Winter Dud Mrs. Bryant 5. Cramer and Mee COV. The program ends with a benediction and a march to the cemetery to decorate graves. Strong community groups are invited to assist the firewon. A separate item notes the Western Chinese Minister sailing for Mexico City with passengers aboard the Maer Ypi ’renga.
Industrial club directors plan a Casper Casade to celebrate Independence Day on July 3 and 4 with a two day program. A general committee will oversee subcommittees chaired by Dr H R Lathrop and G F Bell. Finance and publicity efforts will raise funds and attract riders ropers for cash prizes. Ground space north of Burlington tracks will host races with rail special trains possible.
Natrona county high school seniors present a three act comedy The Elopement of Rehe at Iris Theatre on Wednesday June The cast includes Richard Ford Marton Bishop Molly Ford Robert Shepard Leigh McGrath Dorothy Mark Jane Haverhill Kuntee Smith John Hume Herbert Smith and others The plot centers on mistaken identities and a planned elopement amid domestic intrigue and a newly furnished G O Sprague Roaming House listed for business next week.
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