This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 27 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
4
A giant snow plow crashed into a group clearing the Northwestern line west of Lark during a recent storm, killing many and injuring others. A separate report notes six head of elk spotted on White Mountain near Mock Springs, with sightings by noted photographer Woo Strom.
Woodland Calif resident Perry Steele known as Prank Young confesses to a holiday crime against Alamza Blhedsee Bledsoe in Williamsburg Kentucky. His wife challenges testimony amid divorce history and family ties, noting he is father of three children.
Fragmentary text discusses treasury stock depletion and a proposed revenue measure. Mentions Draymond Po Bader as mint director and a 200 price reference. Content is unclear and garbled with many OCR errors.
Fragmentary notes claim farm labor shortage fuels higher living costs while a university department head comments on wheat and bread prices. The text references Minnesota and university figures, but key details are missing or garbled.
Rush follows oil strike with uncertain details as local notes mention Pullen Sev 000 Tite and a series of cryptic phrases. The text appears as OCR garble, with scattered names and places such as Gai feet Pia and Waxedtoa, offering no clear events or outcomes to confirm.
Fragmentary report mentions Agaiu Prhena Seton Mune Dialigines Foodie and Loerie faction. It notes eye manent from enttie and references 2 Billie Colles and OOMher at the sen or troupes. Dial oure chewed 10MM Fourier teem Ceetie Dine with Ute Bhar edi jeneet hain.
Warsaw reports captured Motilow and 100 fortified positions in a sweep across the Diol region. The Polish force allegedly destroyed or captured 76 locomotives and seized major targets amid the Offensive Deaiu. American aviators compose the raid force, with thirty two missions claimed in the broader campaign.
Local baseball fans see the Navy’s crack teams as key contenders in the sport. Union ties and new attachments surface as adjustments are made, with emphasis on skill and training.
Washington May 1 soldiers’ veteran bill nears final form after House Ways and Means panel finishes five payment options. Proposals include adjusted service pay rates, vocational training subsidies, housing improvements loans, and a national veterans benefit board with loan powers. Revenue measures include surtaxes, sales taxes, and excise taxes to fund pensions and programs, with four plan paths outlined.
A listing shows nine cargo vessels auctioned under new terms for SPS 2000. The sale spans several ships with partial details on tonnage and origin, including references to ocean freight operators and foreign flag classifications, amid unspecified bidding conditions.
Authorities charged an operation near Santa Cruz Island with running multiple moonshine stills. Witnesses Wan, I ana Cuvee, and Eaton reported to Los Angeles officials that twenty stills were being operated at remote islands.
American border troops were ordered to Fort Bliss and patrol camps to protect El Paso residents if Juarez clashes flare. Colonel Langhorne mobilized Eighth Cavalry, with cordons along the riverfront and closures of saloons and taverns as authorities prepare for potential fighting and orderly crossings. Provisional governor of Tambutipas arrived with orders from Carranza to command loyal troops in Juarez.
A budget of WH was raised to help defeat the federal suffrage amendment. Delegates from twenty states attended the meeting of the Association. speakers urged opposition to suffrage and urged candidates to back the anti amendment stance.
In Washington a cable committee rejected proposals to license Teekers amid discussions led by Chair Thougen to draft compromise legislation. March estimates for cotton expert requisitions and exports show declines from last year, with total goods valued in the tens of millions and oils contributing a smaller share.
Los Angeles April 30 James E Huirt under investigation for multiple marriages confessed to killing at least two women and hinted at more. He named Ning Lee Delaney killed in Long Beach California with a hammer and Betty Prior killed near Plum Washington by crushing her head with a sledge hammer.
Washington reports that sugar refiners agreed with the Department of Justice to cooperate in preventing resale to trade and curb speculation. Attorney General Palmer said the accord arose from talks with refiners and officials and would improve distribution of stocks though not cure all price and shortage problems. Refineries said they would not resell to anyone likely to pass sugar directly to consumers, yet objected to eliminating legitimate sugar brokers.
A housing committee of the Omaha Chamber of Commerce was reportedly favorably received on a proposal to organize a housing task force funded by the Chamber. A survey publicized asked citizens their needs. The cost of the proposed sergeantid residents appeared to be about 400 dollars.
A severe incident near Turn sinliy Aria in Alaska left three crew members dead and six injured when a stowslide crashed into a work site along the government rail line between Antonio or Wee tit Seward. Rescue teams recovered victims as authorities investigated the cause.
Governor Norbeck and state officials discuss a serious tax dispute while presenting a financial overview. The misspelled remarks imply stronger action or reform to resolve the issue, signaling official concern and potential policy shifts.
Washington reports from federal reserve agents show prices reluctant to rise and a slowing move in prices as the Fed summarizes April business conditions. Officials note anxiety over too-high prices and wages, with cautious signs of a slower upward trend.
Wombstone, Ariz BF. Wootton charged with linking with Bisbee departures in July VT was found guilty. The verdict was read by Judge Samuel J. Petites who oversaw the trial. The jury retired for deliberations at 2:12 p.m. and after supper announced the verdict Desens revealed the bad lot was taken.
Market brief notes show late quotations for sheep and lambs with descriptions of fat and good to choice quality. Text is fragmented but indicates price levels and demand for mutton and lamb meat.
Fragmentary OCR lists salted horsehides at 11.00 and 9.00, glue and headless ponies selling for 3.00 and 5.00 respectively, under No. 1 and No. 2 listings. May indicate an auction or catalog page with prices and item types.
Prices listed include silver at 1.14 dollars per unit, copper at 9.2 dollars per pound, spelter at 8.42 dollars, and tunesten at 6.50 to 15.00 dollars per unit, reflecting regional metal market values.
The report lists livestock bids with varied pricing for Hogs Bulls Sheep and lambs. Bulls at 15.40 top early bids, hogs around 14.435 bid bulk, lambs and wooled sheep priced from 20.50 to 21.00, cull stock and yearlings noted with values near 17.15 for 1 3 year old wethers.
Chicago market notes list futures and spot prices for wheat, corn, oats, and seeds. No 5 hard wheat at 254, No 6 spring around 2.50, corn No 3 mixed 1.75, No 2 white 1.064, timothy and clover seed shown with prices, lard and other items included in brief commodity rundown.
Fragmented OCR text shows scattered names and numbers including Chicago market hints, poultry terms, and prices. The readable parts reference ordinary firsts and a New Florida line with barrels and stock figures, suggesting a chaotic poultry market note with multiple entities and figures but unclear完整 details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.