Wyoming Brief News Notes Highlight Local Events
Wyoming notes report a coroner case in Coreyhurst, tax reports filed by Leslie A. Miller, Lusk Masons’ building plans, and Odd Fellows clubhouse ambitions. Spurs at Riverton irrigation proceed with drag machines, Caspar veteran James A. Chapman buried with cavalry honors, and a Sheridan ban on vulgar dancing. Debates for University of Wyoming team selected for Feb 20, land openings for homesteads in March, a Casper murder case, Torrington land openings for irrigation draw, and cattle show honors in Denver.
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Wiltitt Nunrich
Odd Fellows Lodge
Mock Springs Council
James A. Chapman
Midwest
Casper
Fifteenth Cavalry Band
Fort D. A. Russell
Cheyne
Riverton
United States
Tnd
William ‘Tatham
Laramie
Bosler
Wyo
Tatham
California
Sheridan
Charles Young
Paul Essert
Thomas Nicholas
Murray Kline
Arthur Franeis
Glenn Parker
Nelson McKale
Wilmer Stevens
University of Wyoming
Lavoie
Colorado Agricultural Colege
Colorado Springs
Colorado College
Wyoming
Nebraska
North Platte Valley
Shoshone
John Corbett
Natrona County
European map of postwar Russia split into many nations
Western Newspaper Union News service reports looming dismemberment of Russia as entente powers push to recognize Baltic independence and detach Georgia Azerbaijan and other territories. Poland Romania and Finland seek gains while Ukraine fate remains undecided and Siberia potentially reverts to Bolshevik control under eastern influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
Washington
Russia
Tere
Dentkine
Baltic States
Trnssia
Great Britain
Georgia
Azerbaijan
Russian Turkestan
British War Office
India
Persia
Rumania
Bessarabia
Poland
Finland
Ukraine
Siberia
Lake Baikal
Girl Kills Man in Durango Street Shooting
In Durango Colorado Caroline Jones an 11 year old girl shot and killed Carl Bay 25 on the main street of Bayfield. She fired five shots after drawing a revolver and remained calm in a nearby hotel parlor until Constable Lee Causey arrested her. The motive remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durango
Colo
Caroline Jones
Durango County
Carl Bay
Bayfield
Bay
Bemin
Ray
Lee Causey
Price Increases Shown by Labor Statistics
Statistics from the bureau of labor shows retail food prices rising 50 to 200 percent and wholesale prices 70 to over 200 percent over six years. Using 1913 as the base, meats retail prices jumped from 50 to 80 percent by December 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Breau of Labor Statistics
Bureau
Wilson seeks 150 million for Poland relief effort
President Wilson plans to urge Congress to authorize a 150 million appropriation to feed starving Poles and other Bolshevik frontier states. The proposal follows advocacy from Herbert Hoover General Bliss and other officials closely tracking the European famine crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Poland
Herbert Hoover
General Bliss
Europe
Glass
Austria
Armenia
Des Moines Grocers Arrested in Sugar Profiteering Sweep
Four Des Moines, Iowa grocers were arrested on warrants sworn by H. G. Larimer, federal fair price commissioner for Iowa. Larimer said the arrests mark the start of a state roundup of profiteers in wartime sugar markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ill
H. G. Larimer
Towa
Larimer
Training Youth Cost Seen At 131 Million
Senate figures show universal military training would cost about 131 million dollars annually. Senator Wadsworth, chair of the military affairs committee, released the cost estimates for the Army reorganization bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Wadsworth
Court Upheld Texas Women’s Primary Suffrage Act
Texas Supreme Court refuses writ of error in McLennan county case. Third Court of Civil Appeals had held the women’s primary suffrage act constitutional. Justice and statutory framework surrounding the act affirmed. The decision preserves the state’s suffrage provision in Austin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Supreme Court
McLennan County
Third Court of Civil Appeals
Plane Carries Airman to Grave in California
An airman was transported to his grave by airplane from Garden City aviation field to a local cemetery. The transfer followed a brief service and honors reflecting his service and the wishes of the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Cal
Charles J. Abrames
Coaker
Garden City
J. Beach
Australia
American Flying Club
Beach
Steel firm rejects price rise despite wage boost
United States Steel Corporation says there is no plan to raise steel prices. Chairman Mikert B. Gary stated no intent to increase prices even as the 10 percent wage hike for day laborers is authorized. The move is expected to benefit 175,000 workers and add about 24 million to payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Tte
Mikert BH. Gary
Farmers threaten to quit or cut acreage amid unrest says government briefing
Washington reports widespread farmer discontent as 40 000 Post Office questionnaire replies reveal labor shortages high middlemen profits and weak farmer consumer links. Officials warn the mood risks production and national price pressures with farmers citing unions and city dwellers as blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
George L. Wood
Senate Postoffice Committee
J I. Blakslee
Post Office Department
Binksley
New England
Middle Western States
Georgia
Eastern Agricultural
Tlme
Jury Whipping Influences Verdict in Monroe Case
Reports from Tallulah say a juror who balked at a guilty verdict in Alvin Calhoun’s trial was whipped by a mob and then dipped in a bath. After punishment the juror returned to the room and agreed to a verdict of murder in the first degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Alvin Calhoun
N. Bo Arnol
Tallulah
World exchange crisis deepens across Europe and Asia
Rates on London and major centers slide to new lows amid heavy offerings from domestic and foreign sources. A looming international credit crisis prompts calls for a coordinated exchange committee and U.S. bank credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union News Service
New York
London
Orient
Japan
Paris
United States
Organization of So International Exchange Committee
Truck Struck by Rail Train in Champaign
A delivery truck driven by Harry Bullock was hit by an Illinois Central train in Champaign and dragged on the locomotive pilot for over 600 feet before the train stopped. Passengers spilled from cars as onlookers rushed in. the truck was pried free and the driver, still seated, restarted the engine and drove away unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Harry Bullock
Illinois Central Railroad
Mexican Leader Declares Self Dictator Ahead of Election
A dispatch from Mexico City states that Carmizalis proclaims himself dictator and rejects transferring power to the July presidential winner. He also claims fourteen states and says governors have joined in a push for an elitist candidate to bypass the constitutional regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Mexico
Carmizalis
Adiapatch
Mexico City
Cormiza
Elyitlan
Meat packing regulation endorsed at livestock convention
At Spokane the American National Livestock Association endorsed U S regulation of the meat packing industry. John B Kendrick was re elected president and El Paso named next year s meeting place. Resolutions called for railroads back to private control and full ICC power, and for universal military training. The group urged strong ratification safeguards and possible war end declaration if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
American National Livestock Association
United States
John B. Kendrick
el Paso
Texas
Interstate Commerce Commission
Senate
Congress
Palmer
Department of Agriculture
Livestock Commission
House Agricultural Committee
Kendrick
H. A. Jastro
Bakersfield
Cal
L. Burke
Omaha
M. O'Donnel
Bell Ranch
M. K. Parsons
Salt Lake City
Isaac Baer
Meeker
Colo
C. L. Brite
Marfa
William Pollman
Baker
Ore
Indictments Against IRS Officials Reported in Chicago
Indictments returned against three Internal Revenue officials. John Shoroski deputy collector charged with accepting a bribe. John Warren and Earle Trembley indicted for disposing of liquor seized. Thirteen individuals and firms named in sugar profiteering charges.
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Chicago
Internal Revenue Department
John Shoroski
John Warren
Earle Trembley
Scientist Sanders wills remains to USC medical school
Dr Frederic Sanders scientist and author left his body to the University of Southern California medical school under his will. He formerly led the New Mexico College of Agriculture and was affiliated with the University of Chicago and the University of West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Los Angeles
Calis
Frederic Sanders
Medical School
University of Southern California
Sanders
New Mexico College of Agriculture
University of Chicago
University of West Virginia
Hamby Electrocuted at Sing Sing Prison
Gordon Fawcett Hamby, 26, described as a bank robbery and train bandit with a crime record spanning the coast, was electrocuted at Sing Sing for the December 1918 Brooklyn bank employees killings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamby
Ossining
N. Y
Gordon Fawcett Hamby
Brooklyn
Sing Sing
Peru asks League council on Tacna Arica dispute
The Peru national assembly resolved to submit to the League council its claim to the provinces of Tacna and Arica, held by Chile for over twenty years after the war, marking a first case likely to reach the League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Council
League of National
National Assembly of Peru
League Council
Peru
Then
Arica
Chile
Voeru
Eastern Livestock Market Report Shows Mixed Hog Cattle Prices
The Chicago market summary lists hogs with bids from $14.25 to $16.86 and top figures around $16.65, while cattle ranges include beef steers at $16.50 to $17.26, heifers and cows mixed, veal calves and stocker steers noted. Also reported are cash grain prices and miscellaneous dairy and production notes.
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Ceeres
Neevecens
Navin Bash Fore
Owen
Hutter
Rocéas
Krult
Colo
H. H
H.eane
Timothy
South
Ark
Denver
Futcher
Eeeeta
Chicago
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Torrington
Maredeth
Lingle
Reclamation Service
M. J. Hhinesmith
Centennial
Cettenon Valley
Inna Tue
Albiny
Baker Steam Motor Car Manufacturing Company
Pueblo
Wyousing
U. 8
Court
U, S&s. Post Office Department
U. S
Toronto
Edmond Osler
Dominion Bank
William Osler
Canada
U. S. Regulations
Western Newspaper Union News Service
League
Tern Newspaper
Denver Markets
Colorado
Eastern Livestock
Anne
Mirett
Cason
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