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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1921
Page
4
Western Newspaper Union reports that freight reductions on export grain, plus easing of transportation terms, favor farmers by lowering export costs and supporting higher domestic and foreign prices. The White House statement cites Hoover backed railway concessions and broader shifts to benefit agricultural interests.
A man believed to be Dr R M Brumfield wanted in the alleged murder of Dennis Russell in Roseburg Oregon has been arrested in Calgary Alberta Brumfield is charged and had disappeared shortly before Russell s body was found under the doctor s burned car Mrs Brumfield said it was her husband’s body Stop beauty contests Washington A bill to ban paper beauty contests was introduced in the House by Rep Herrick Oklahoma who argued women focus on looks Paris greets U S Legion Two hundred fifty American Legion representatives led by Major Joby G Emery arrived in Paris with military honors and cheers from thousands of Parisians
House criticism from Republicans and Democrats centers on Shipping Board pay. An amendment offered by Chairman Madden sets a top annual salary of 12,000 for no more than three officials, after a prior defeated bid by Rep Hardy to raise the cap to two officials.
The Western Newspaper Union reports the Wills Campbell anti beer bill passes the Senate 42 to 20 and goes to conference with the House. Amendments limit searches by prohibition officers, impose penalties for unlawful searches, and set fines up to 1000 dollars with up to one year in jail. The medical beer provision aligns with Palmer ruling. Fourteen Republicans and six Democrats opposed passage.
Preliminary July building data from 147 cities show permits valued at 14 085 025 dollars, up 82 5 percent from a year ago and 4 2 percent above June totals. The July aggregate is likely the sixth largest in sixteen years, signaling an imminent expansion in the industry.
Paris reports French premier M Brinaud says he and British prime minister Lloyd George are in general agreement on the Upper Silesian boundary. Experts will draft the exact line using the plebiscite votes as the basis, accounting for mining industrial and rural townships. Five killed in wreck near Anguilla Mississippi when a train hit a truck at a grade crossing. twelve injured.
The navy store ship Rappahannock sailed for the west coast without A. Westphal, ship's cook, who was picked up from a seaplane along the coast after being seen in Norfolk. Westphal, in the city rail awaiting a minor-charge hearing, was released, reboarded the ship, and returned to duty.
Washington officials outline tentative House Ways and Means changes after White House talks. Repeal excess profits tax effective 1921, corporate income tax up to 16 percent with $2,000 exemption, passenger freight transport tax repealed by 1922, higher dependent exemptions, luxury taxes on clothing repealed by 1922, and various beverage and tax reforms to offset revenue. Net yearly tax bill expected to drop about $555 million, with corporate revenue revised upward by removing excess profits exemption.
Springfield surrender ends three week resistance to embezzlement and conspiracy charges. Gov Small claimed executive immunity while resisting arrest as deputies fortified the capitol. He posted $50,000 bond at the Sangamon County courthouse and awaits trial on defrauding the people of about $2,000,000 with alleged misdeposited state funds.
Shopmen of the Pennsylvania railroad will not strike to compel the company to meet with union employees and draft new working agreements. The last strike threat faded after the advisory board chairman said the unions would rely on American patriotism to urge the road to obey the transportation act.
An evangelist preacher at a tent meeting, Hey Word Wilfond, was seized by a mob in Oskaloosa after alleged unpatriotic remarks about American dead to France. They dragged him to a car and drove him to the county where tar and feathers were applied. As tar poured over his head he allegedly promised to leave town and was released.
Washington reached a White House accord among President Harding, Secretary Mellon, House Republican leader, and Ways and Means members to cut government outlays this year to about 4.034 billion from 4.554 billion. Tax reductions include excess profits, transportation, higher income surtaxes, and nuisance and luxury taxes retroactive to January 1, with corporate income tax raised to offset. Some new taxes abandoned. total receipts projected at about 4.085 billion with shifts from customs and war-related revenues.
Windsor officials expect a surge of liquor crossing into the United States after a court in Ontario ruled that the temperance act does not bar export. Canadian brewers and distilleries report existing orders from the U S are already arriving, contrary to American customs fears of increased rum running.
Attorney General Daugherty has started drafting his recommendations to the President on Eu gee V. Debs. The Socialist leader is jailed in Atlanta federal prison. He hopes to finish the report this month with possible action before Labor Day.
Montreal reports Capt Werner Horn a German spy who planned to blow up the international bridge at Vanceboro Maine in 1915 has been deported to Germany aboard the steamship Poland. Horn, once confined after serving six of ten years in Dorchester Jail, is now held at the Immigration building.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America writes to President Harding pledging support for his move toward an international conference to consider limitations on armaments.
A cow found dead in rural Texas carried poison aconite believed to be lethal to seven thousand people. Dr. A T Kinsley of Kansas City, who studied the cattle disease, states aconite is not found in any plant growing on South Texas ranges, per the county court.
Washington outlines practical terms inviting Britain France Italy and Japan to join a conference to reduce armament costs and resolve international problems by consent. China invites participation on Pacific and Far East topics with five nations indicating tentative acceptance. Yap and Shantung may be discussed as matters once considered international concerns.
Chicago reports William Larson aged 55 killed himself in his bathroom. He left a note describing the act and placed 45 cents beside it to pay for the gas used. He owed no man, according to the report.
Budapest reports the government will soon introduce a law to preorganize membership of the Grand National Chamber. The chamber will include city and industry bodies, with noble representing members. A separate party will represent the clergy, government and judiciary.
Fremont county fair set for Lander September 7 to 10 with noted farm exhibits. Casper refinery worker Fred Snatterwhittle self injury hunting. recovery expected. Lew Harding’s death and wife’s injury follow motorboat accident near Jackson. Miner's shack party near Sheridan ends with miner Jack Hybba wounded and noncooperative. Julian Burdick, 14, dies from a cliff fall near Wolf Creek. parents from Pittsburgh. Charles Eggs, Green River pioneer, dies after two day illness. lauded for business holdings. Wyoming’s lone railroad line under construction to Yoder, terminus planned. work along North Platte Valley from Nebraska. Rotary picnics planned between Laramie and Cheyenne in mountains. Record rainfall at Medicine Bow stations. June and July above normal. Deputy Sheriff Miskell survives rattlesnake bites after rapid Casper transfer. Laramie man dies en route to hospital. heart trouble cited. U.S. Marshal Patterson schedules auction of Wyoming & Missouri River Railroad assets in Cheyenne September 21 to satisfy $348,000 judgment. Eighteen surveyors map two missing townships near Albany and Converse counties. Chinese restaurant cook Henry Wong killed in Rock Springs amid tong war tensions. Author Arthur Guy Empey visits Pinedale for outdoor feature material.
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