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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1921
Page
10
Premier Lechine in Moscow concedes a defeat for communism and announces a return to capitalism with a new policy that blends old regime elements. He warns of drastic changes, urges cooperation with capitalists, and stresses a hard transition to rebuild productive power and avoid destruction.
Mrs. Louisa Frederick Cody widow of Cody Buffalo Bill dies after five months illness at her home in the city. She celebrated her seventy eighth birthday on May 27. Born in Alsace Lorraine, she married Gol William I Cody in 1866 near St. Louis.
Thousands of Greeks greeted former Greek premier VenisecLos as he landed aboard the Aquitania in New York. He said his visit had no special significance and aims to enjoy a rest before touring the United States and Canada.
Admiral Beatty arrived in New York amid a joyous reception as thousands cheered. He traveled with aide Read Admiral Hugh Maddigan, and was met by Admiral Rodman along with his wife and son Peter Beatty, 12, and Gwenadolyn Wield, Lady Beatty's niece.
War Finance Corporation plans advances up to 10 million dollars to Utah Idaho and Colorado sugar beet operations. Loans to sugar companies secured by beet growers liens and refined sugar stored in warehouses to speed grower payments and stabilize marketing. Denver sugar interests and Utah Idaho Colorado beet groups attended Washington conference signaling strong federal support.
State governors will meet in Charleston December 5 to discuss national issues. Unemployment is listed as a principal topic with M. C. Riley serving as conference secretary and announcing the agenda.
In Roseburg Oregon Dr. Brumfield was found guilty of first degree murder in the death of Dennis Trussell The court set death by hanging as the penalty under state law for the murder in the first degree.
A Western Newspaper Union dispatch reports real estate leaders urged President Harding and Secretary Hoover to stimulate building as a path to job relief. I B Ilett called for a federal cooperative survey, extra capital for construction, and aggressive price readjustment. Denver leaders also welcomed Cooper General Contractors touring to promote building as economic revival.
A bomb exploded in the house of Ambassador Myron T. Herrick in Paris injuring the valet who opened the package. Herrick arrived two minutes after the blast. The threats followed letters tied to two Italian murder convictions in Massachusetts.
War Department announces sale of 700000 mfiks 750000 packs for field carry ten tons of kitchen and dining room utensils 15000 Klaxon horns bids to be received at Edgewood arsenal Edgewood Maryland
A posse and bandits clashed ten miles southwest of Osceola Iowa after bandits looted the Columbia Iowa post office and three stores. One man died and two others were mortally wounded with a fourth severely wounded in the ensuing pistol battle with the sheriff s posse.
Part of the ceiling in the President's room off the Senate chamber collapsed showering Pom erone of Ohio and Swanson of Virginia with debris. Both senators escaped injury as the gold chandeliers and glass globes were damaged.
A million dollars worth of gold bullion allegedly smuggled into the United States, charged by Excelsior, prompts government agents to examine the accounts of all banks to trace the shipment beginning in Mexico City.
Miss Mary Smith of Davenport sues Rock Island banker Lile J. I. Vernon president of the People's National Bank and owner of a department store attire firm for 82000 alleging two attacks. She says on October 7 in Vernons coupe he forced advances, beat her, kicked her, threw her from the machine and broke three ribs.
Sacramento outlines tentative plans to accelerate a six month building campaign with an estimated six million dollars in state spending for new structures and improvements at state institutions. Board of Control official Egerton Shore released the announcement detailing coordinated efforts by the State Board of Control and the Department of Public Works.
Washington reports show broad public resistance to a railroad strike as officials push wage limits and freight-rate reductions. Newspapers from Albany to Philadelphia warn a shutdown would cripple industry, worsen unemployment, and threaten the postwar recovery.
Coastwise steamship lines ready for extra burdens while city officials prepare to feed New York by trucks and airplanes. Nearly 60,000 motor trucks could be mobilized in emergencies. Aerial carriers target rapid food supply movement and Hackensack factories accelerate mail plane delivery.
The American Legion aviation committee wired Postmaster General Hays offering to recruit volunteer pilots for the air mail service if a nationwide railroad strike occurs. It was announced that at least 500 pilots will be at the national convention in Kansas City, with 100 willing to hire their planes, opening Oct 31.
Congress asked by the Post Office Department to mobilize large sums of money hidden in family socks for postal savings deposits. Courtland Smith urged a higher interest rate proposal in testimony before the House Post Office Committee.
Joint resolution offering support to the administration and Governor General Leopard Wood was adopted by the Legislature. It expresses hope concessions granted to the Philippines will be extended and urges speed toward final complete independence under Wood's administration.
Four University of Chicago students Stanwood Johnstone from Minnesota Herbert Hopkins of Portland Thomas Manilaw from Chicago and Harold Skinner of Oak Park were killed when their auto collided with a Chicago & Eastern Illinois freight train one mile north of Milford Illinois. Walter Reckless of Wisconsin sustained a broken leg and an injured hand.
French communists allegedly threaten reprisals against American officials if Sacco and Vanzetti are executed. Letters warning of attacks were sent to the American consul general and consulates in Marseilles Bordeaux and Lyons. Police guard offices in Paris and major ports amid investigations into a bomb incident and a wave of protest letters.
Prohibition officers expose a scheme involving liquor valued at nearly 15 million dollars withdrawn from distilleries across multiple states using fraudulent permits. Warrants issued for two former Pennsylvania federal prohibition officials in the office of director W. C. McConnell, who are charged with conspiracies to defraud the United States through fake permits.
Sawtelle, once part of Los Angeles, becomes a city without a government after the State Supreme Court rules the annexation election illegal and refuses rehearing. Los Angeles officers withdraw firemen and police from the district.
Katherine A. Morton elected president of the Wyoming State Teachers Association in Thermopolis. Adam Reis pleads guilty to manufacturing liquor on Gov. Carey’s ranch near Douglas. C. P. Budd properties in Upper Green river country drilling active. John Naylor in Central City buys 12 000 lambs with 10 000 more expected in Wyoming. Cheyenne proposes united city manager for Cheyenne Laramie and Rawlins. Golden Gate Inn fire blamed on incendiarism near Casper. second Casper-roadhouse blaze. Casper parcel post growth with 1053 deliveries in one day. Saratoga and Encampment railroad transfer to Union Pacific planned in Omaha. Nathaniel Kimball Boswell funeral with Masonic rites in Laramie. 2840 tourists spent 38362.39 in Casper. top spender $218.35. Car wreck near Ames monument. Colongo mine near Centennial yields ore valued at 8000 15000 per ton. Coroner clears Officer Rogers in Casper shooting of Ray Chapman. Mrs. Decker injured in Bosler crossing collision with locomotive. Basin Burlington highway survey completed. Basin residents donate 10000 toward road. Hedges injured at Chugwater from engine crank incident.
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