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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1920
Page
4
The Department of Agriculture predicted a third historically large crop total with August 1 conditions showing spring wheat affected by rust and a wheat and corn mix leading to a national output near 1.54 billion bushels for various grains and potatoes.
A Washington labor board action instructs Pennsylvania font Company workers to return to their posts. The conciliation board promises to arbitrate disputed wages as 1,000 miners go on strike, with the government and industrial union involvement noted.
The New York press faces possible suspension as production and shipment of first paper must halt unless the Interstate Commerce Commission changes priority orders for coal and wood cargoes. Pallip T. Dage, president of the International Paper Company, stated the situation.
Letters from the Mexican Provisional Government led by President Huerta and General Obregon were presented to Governor Thomas J. Campholt by Roberto V. Penqueira, agent, requesting a letter to Governor W. D. Stephens of California. The aim was to influence the Lower California situation and facilitate a peaceful occupation in Lane County, California.
Western Newspaper Union dispatch from Warsaw reports women marching to the front to defend the capital carrying rifles and ammunition. Polish forces, though under-equipped and under ammunition, hold at Pultusk vicinity as Bolshevik forces push within thirty miles of Warsaw. French opinion notes Wrangel’s actions fail to ease Polish strain while refugees and townsfolk mobilize, with women acting as couriers and citizens drilling amid mounting defense efforts.
Secretary Daniels approved the purchase of extensive coal mining equipment to support naval operations in Alabama. The plan includes adding a geologist and increasing force for Commander O C Dowling to supervise the development project amid the military effort.
Paris reports Bolshevists closing on Warsaw as reinforcements reach the northern Soviet army. Poles may form a new army north of Warsaw to counter the threat, with potential fallbacks to the Vistula as Bug river lines prove vulnerable. French commander Weygand offered supreme command of Polish forces as rail routes to Danzig and Warsaw face disruption. Evacuations intensify as refugees head toward Danzig and Americans are urged to depart.
The Department of Commerce reports Great Britain received nearly half of the United States total cotton exports in the fiscal year 120. A total of 8,823,075 bales valued at 208,083,240 were shipped abroad, compared with earlier figures showing 2,471,280 bales valued at 80,5077. The data reflect large shifts in trade and demand across markets.
Reported in Washington that Polish forces defending Wern are outnumbered two to one. Soviets estimate 114000 rifle and saber troops north of the Perpet river and 48000 south, against a Polish force of about 10000.
In Denver on August 12 a mass meeting of the Tramway Employer's union rejected the executive committee's recommendation to return to work under company terms by a vote of 771 to 36. The tramway company will recruit a new train force while continuing efforts to operate with strike breakers. No further overtures will be made, and applications received by midnight will follow the approved agreement terms.
The August Crop report issued to the State Department of Agriculture predicts Nebraska will produce 214,964,000 bushels of corn, an increase of 90,778,000 bushels over last year. The forecast reflects higher yields in GQmiha area and overall strong corn production expectations for the state.
Washington reports coffee imports for the fiscal year 1920 rose by 898 million pounds over 1010. From July 1, 1910 to July 1, 1920 the United States imported 1,414,228,108 pounds of coffee valued at 310,701,872 dollars, compared with 1,016,020,274 pounds worth 148,080,610 dollars in 2019.
A water well in Tulsa's Industrial section has been spurting gasoline for several days. Local residents, including a group of African American workers, have been pumping the petrol from the well and dumping it into the gutter, misled by the belief that kerosene was present.
A not guilty plea was entered by Kievin Rudolph Bergidoll of Philadelphia in Gielng courtanarthal of Governors Lalani, charged with evading the draft desertion from the army. Willian Kilis, Bergdoll's draft chairman, testified Bergdoll sought exemption just before examination, saying he did not want to enter the army and risk shooting relatives.
In London a wide Labor conference denounces intervention in Russia's affairs, pledging to resist force against Soviet Russia. It calls for a council of action, funds via a party levy, and demands withdrawal of British naval blockades while recognizing the Soviet government and restoring trade. The gathering ends with singing of the Internationale.
Washington announces new communication service accepting commercial private and press radio messages to France. Rates align with cable pricing for commercial and private, while press messages cost 10 cents per word. Transmissions to France use Lyons high power radio station.
San Francisco reports Carl Haessler formerly a Milwaukee university professor who opposed war has been released from the Alcatras Island prison on a presidential pardon. Haessler was first imprisoned at Leavenworth and later held in a penitentiary before the pardon.
Sol Praineleetoe Nipoleon Brooks, a construction worker, fell from the twelfth story but walked into the State Industry Accident Commission office in Fresno on April 10 to seek compensation. He received $187.47 and weekly benefits of $20.88 for disability, with injuries including a fractured pelvis, crushed right foot, and multiple fractures.
Casper Boilermakers end strike at Midwest Refining and return to work. Laramie refinery placed in commission. Lovell Big Horn Glass plant to employ 300. Roads in Wyoming praised by tourists. School bonds of 150000 sold to state. Seven Mile drill near Colony halted. Irimz test well crew discharged. Cheyenne carnival fades as 1920 ends. Pete Cordillo jailed for 30 to 40 years in Rawlins. Wood’s Creek forest fire eyes tiny area near Wood’s Landing. Mrs. G A Woodard improves after blood transfusion from husband. J B Burn linked to Pineville asylum escape. $500000 earmarked for Rock Springs improvements. Wyoming third in WWI volunteers. 3948 volunteers, 8790 drafted. Hegert home burns. 7 weeks-old injured. Gertrude Walker sues for $100000 damages. Wyoming National Guard encampment at Basin Sept 1–15. Over 800 soldiers, cavalry gear ready. 3.5 million acres homesteaded. ex-service claimants emphasized by Charles S. Hi. Boy drowns in barrel accident at Gillette. Oriole airplane crash near Wiles Field during tie-down.
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