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 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
7
New York officials suspend seven million dollars in public work contracts as a probe seeks to uncover truth behind a widening scandal. The halt affects multiple projects and involves city agencies and private contractors.
Western Newspaper Union News Service reports Mayor Hylan announcing possible suspension of public works if open bidding fails to occur. Joint legislative committee adjourns to Nov 4 after probing building trust. Board of Estimate cancels four contracts worth about 7 million dollars for the New York county court house. Mayor Hylan orders Hirshfield to investigate school contracts. Untermyer notes extortion schemes by lenders pressuring employers regarding strikes. About 400 plumbing contractors bid through a central clearinghouse under a code of practice before client offers.
The Philippine Senate adopted an amendment to the election law prohibiting sale and distribution of all liquors across the islands for five weeks before the general elections every three years. The measure now proceeds to the House for approval.
A five story wholesale building in downtown Los Angeles was wrecked by fire trapping fifty girls and women on the roof who were carried to safety. Several firemen suffered minor injuries as crews battled the blaze and the toll was estimated at many thousands of dollars in damage.
The report estimates per capita circulation at $61.060 outside the treasury and federal system as of Sept 1, up from July 1. It notes the total money held by the government and the Federal Reserve, with numbers highlighting treasury holdings and reserve balances.
Stranded motorists in Arizona contend with deep October snow as a cold front grips the region. Reports say snow piles high near Ashfork and Whittlestone with travel disrupted on major routes toward California and Nevada while crews work to clear roads and restore passage.
Fragmented OCR mentions actors and plays including General Jol be kon and Nicholas Nickle, referencing Joseph Jefferson and John Wilkes Booth in a 19th era New York context. Details are garbled. readable items point to stage appearances and performer names without coherent event data.
A partial confession from Mrs. Re C Peete of Denver implicates a mystery woman in the June killing of Jimeo Charles Denton at his Catalina Street home. Denton was shot after a quarrel and the body buried in a liquor cellar. authorities expect arrests as they weigh robbery as a motive and use Peete’s statements as a lead.
A Brooklyn style report notes bandits stop a New York Central train in railroad yards near Buffalo. Mary Joe Smith age 18 of Cleveland loses a braid from her head when a shot is fired during the robbery. No one is seriously wounded and the bandits escape with under 100 dollars. two suspects were later reported arrested.
A garbled report outlines speculation by middlemen and traders aiming to gain profits from food, citing statements from Agriculture Secretary Meredith and the Labor Department. Farmers' returns for crops are discussed amid perceived manipulation of prices and shortages.
Covington mother Marin Lathe, 67, died after discovering her son dead in an Ogden scene. Physicians cited shock as a factor. authorities described a self-inflicted act preceding the tragedy. The event occurred within minutes of the discovery and led to immediate medical intervention.
A 11 year old boy, son of Sam Wells of Kuulora Arkansas, died after a prank tied a rope under a pony in an incident during a funeral service. Police and investigators are reviewing the case as a deadly accident.
Samuel Untermyer opened a joint legislative investigation into the alleged building materials trust in Greater New York. He pledged to show contractors and their associations operated under a code of practice with bid manipulation and insurance schemes. Witness John T. Hetrick, counsel for master plumbers and stone cutters, faced cross examination while confirming a system of colored bid-status cards and insurance payments tied to contracts.
London reports nationwide coal mining stoppage with no clear union backing. Disruption hits iron, steel, and cotton sectors, Teeside furnaces dampen, up to 25,000 workers at risk. Liverpool, Manchester cut tram services. Prince of Wales visit delayed. lord mayor pageant canceled amid unrest. Miners dispute escalates as Parliament reconvenes.
Forty two stowaways boarded the steamship Logan in Naples and were placed under military guard on arrival, then taken to Beilis Island. Officials say this sets a record for stowaway traffic, with ship officers noting an organized ring in Italian ports smuggling migrants to New York.
King Victor Emmanuel values his estate at 2,000,000 Lire, about 3,500,000 dollars at current exchange. The assessment supports a patrimony tax with the tax payable delivering to the crown. The queen's estate is valued at 1,000,000 Lire.
Two men are reported dead after two shooting incidents in Pedras Ne Gras, Mexico. Five shots fired at Maj Antonia Padus of Mesilli resulted in fatalities. details are unclear as the article fragment ends.
Waslington Secretary Trouston announces that subscriptions to the last issue of treasury warrants exceed the issue by about 50,000. the figures show strong demand and indicate the final tally will adjust per official limits.
Vancouver voters backed a government liquor sale proposal by a net majority of 10 170 as the prohibition law faced a major shift. Victoria and several other cities reported strong majorities in favor while New Westminster and nearby towns logged decisive wins.
The British government imposed a general license rule prohibiting Britons from purchasing shires in British mines. The State Department was advised by the American Consul General Skinner in London. Transactions were allowed only as they related to timing or property within the United Kingdom.
Customs department reports a decline in Canadan trade for the first half of the fiscal year ending September. The summary period runs to October 20, 1904, with preliminary figures showing reduced activity and lower imports and exports compared with the prior period.
An immigration official says fraudulent organizations have operated at every port, promising immigrants admission to the United States. Harry Sehiluet, assistant to Immigration Commissioner Wallis, will recommend all such firms be placed under legal supervision after a city investigation found widespread activity.
Washington, Oct. 22. The American Bankers Association endorsed the federal reserve system and backed the National Railway Equipment Corporation to aid carriers with equipment. Separately, a group from cotton states floated a $12 million crop export financing corporation under the Edge Act, starting with $6 million paid in. The plan seeks government relief for cotton growers. state bankers criticized reserve board actions.
Denver hosts a four day convention November 11 to 14 of the National Park to Park Highway Association. Nine western states plan to memorialize and raise about 100 million dollars to hard surface the 5500 mile motor highway linking Colorado Wyoming Montana Idaho Washington Oregon California Arizona and New Mexico. About 100 delegates attend with the National Park Service and American Automobile Association joining in dedicating the master motorway.
London actress Peggy O Neill reports her illness after a mysterious chocolate gift to her Savoy theater dressing room. She fell ill during a performance about a month ago and later learned the box contained arsenic and strychnine. A dog that tasted one chocolate died. An analysis confirmed poison in the confectionery.
Army transport Po eahontus arrived from Antwerp and St. Nazaire with 2180 American soldiers killed in France. Among the passengers were fifty three war brides from Germany Czecho Slovakia Belgium France and England, eleven prisoners from the army of occupation in Germany, four stowaways and a number of lonely corps members.
The 17 221 ton British steamer Minnekahda, long in Atlantic service, will be transferred to the American flag. It will be equipped to carry 3 000 third class passengers and put in the New York Hamburg run to supplement the Manchuria and Mongolia services.
John Moss, aka Angus Wills, pleads guilty in Rawlins District Court to robbing a state penitentiary residence and awaits sentence. Raymond Peterson to be tried Nov 10. J A Delfelder, Riverton mayor, returns from illness to anticipation of full recovery. Wyoming joins League of Women Voters with Casper branch. Ehrlich alias Wood arrested for life-term escape in Michigan. Ben McIntosh killed in Rock Springs switchyard accident. Roy Bergstrom sentenced to life for murder of his wife in Loramie. Barnes Mercantile Rock River robbed. 400 to 500 dollars stolen. Cheyenne suits over slander. Gagnos seeks 30,000 words of rebuttal. I W W suspects nabbed for railroad hold ups near Fort Russell. University of Wyoming class officers named for freshmen. Palamie Cement Plaster to remodel building for five-year output supply. Newcastle man beaten and robbed. left near Salt Creek. Wyoming to send large delegations to Denver road conference November 11 to 13.
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.