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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1920
Page
11
A jumble of notes from across Wyoming reports a Cheyenne rail project bid event, railroad and bridge work in seven counties, and road upgrades in the desert country. Separate items mention a Cheyenne carnival incident, a physician fined in drug law case, wool grower pooling, and a real estate sale of 5000 Goshen County acres at Torrington courthouse June 20.
Details of an alleged swindle by Edweed Wineman and his wife Catherine of San Luis Obispo were revealed to the county grand jury by Kay McKay. Indictments have been voted against Menny and Clarence Hillman and D W Walsh. The ring operated across San Luis Obispo Seattle San Francisco and Los Angeles with the Winemans shuttled between cities. The plot began last November with an offer to buy the Banker ranch in Soluny county for $400000 and involved fictitious lawsuits telegrams and declarations. Wineman borrowed $1250000 from a San Francisco bank and was kept secluded in Los Angeles at times. A tethered message to his sons followed. Grand jury warrants were sworn out against McKay Hoan and Walsh. Hillman was arrested and released on bonds. McKay remained under surveillance and Walsh disappeared. DC is described as a wealthy Pasadena resident.
A taxi company manager, Edward Bell of Champa Taxi line, was beaten by about thirty striking cab drivers and sympathizers near West Sixth Avenue and Quebec Street around midnight. Bell said a decoy, a pretty girl, and a man in uniform triggered the attack as the cab stopped for fares.
A Navy Department telegram to Lieut. Com. Paul S. Theiss at the Denver Recruiting Station states that enlistments may continue for minors over 17 who meet all qualifications, with parental necessity papers. Requirements include 120 pounds weight and 62 inches height. enlistment spans minority or up to 21, or a three year term.
J. T Whiter for the roads told the labor board that many workers lack enough money to support themselves. He argued the radivonid crafts should evolve toward a minimum wage, citing wage pressures and rising living costs amid testimony from employees.
In Pittsburg a blast in the Ontario Gas Coal Company shaft at Mene Cokesburg Pas buried about six miners under tons of earth. The foreman said the exact death toll could not be confirmed until recovery efforts finished.
A scam involving million dollar fake stocks led to charges in Omaha with Attorney General Clarence Doyle and Assistant Attorney General ALC. Munger paid $10 million in worthless stock and stock lacking a market to Nebraska Liathe last year.
In Frisco preparations for the Democratic convention proceed with swift, practical work. Officials note a high alert level and readiness to welcome visitors, as extended protective and logistical planning nears completion.
Washington June 6 President Wilson vetoed the national budget system bill and an attempt to override failed 178 to 100 in the House with 35 Democrats voting yes. Leaders considered amending and reintroducing the measure while other supply bills and nominations were cleared before adjournment at 4 PM and a large post office appropriation led the total to 4 2 5 0 0 0 000.
A Colorado lawmaker introduced a resolution denouncing attacks on the flag and foreign dignitaries. The measure called for steps to prevent such incidents and protect national symbols. The proposal was debated but not yet voted on.
Washington June 2 President Wilsons plea for an American mandate over Armenia was rejected by the Senate in a 2 to 1 vote. Thirteen Democrats joined Republicans to approve a resolution declining congressional authority. Debate showed limited appetite for accepting the mandate, with a faction proposing delay or sending the measure back to committee amid World War I treaty concerns.
The governments of Great Britain Denmark Holland Norway Sweden and Switzerland plan a major credit system for relief and reconstruction in Central European nations including Austria Hungary and surrounding areas. The International Committee for Relief Credits announced the agreement.
A report from Texas notes grasshoppers damaging corn and cotton across Childress and surrounding counties. The outbreak coincides with a rise in agricultural losses as farmers seek relief measures.
Copenhagen reports say Polish forces flee a large Bolshevik army while lines hold at the Beresina. London says trade talks between Poland and Russia have not started. Lloyd George seeks guarantees on British interests and prisoner releases. Officials in London and Washington note unofficial U S presence at a London conference between Krassin and the supreme economic council.
Telegram from the American consul at Chihuahua City says Santa Rosalia and Jimines communications are severed likely by Francisco Villa. Defensas Sociales says Chihuauhua state troops under Gen. Gonzalo Fierro Mexical clash with Villa forces for two hours, Villa’s men fleeing pursued by state troops.
London reports a new Bolshevist offensive between the Pripet region and the Doelper river. Advices say Polish posts were driven back by 16 000 cavalry and one infantry division. Polish line now runs from Brochiw to Lela Yuezerkoy.
Governor Parker served notice to employees in Louisiana that there would be no Closed shop and that attempts to exercise Bolshevistic power to constrain public works would not be tolerated. The warning followed a strike by municipal employees involved in the new industrial camp.
Rear Admiral Frederick B. Bassett at Great Lakes naval training station forbade enlisted men to visit Waukegan due to recent disturbances. Reports say fights involving marines sailors and locals triggered the action.
The State Industrial Welfare Commission announced a minimum wage of 16 dollars per week for all women employed in agricultural occupations, including fruit and berry picking, effective June 24. The regulation applies statewide to ensure standard pay for women farm laborers.
Reports from an unofficial source say Parral, a city of about 15 000, faced attack by bandit forces of Mranelace Villa. No details on casualties or damage were available as communications were disrupted and telegraph service was intermittent.
Fragmented text shows scattered prices for hay and grain products and various metals. No clear event or entities are identifiable beyond generic commodity pricing references and numbers.
Cattle and sheep quotes show mixed shifts with top cattle around 14.90 and bulk cows near 10.76. Packers and feeders move differently, with hogs uneven and bulls and lambs described as steady to lower on some lots. Best stock values still cited with ranges for several classes and preparation for late trading.
Fragmentary OCR listing prices for grains and dairy in Chicago Daley area. Mentions No 1 red wheat No 3 northern spring corn mixed yellow white dairy items and irregular figures with dates and names. Uncertain data limits precise items or dates.
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