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Newspaper
Encampment Echo
Location
Encampment, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1921
Page
11
In a dialogue between Mr. Mouflon and Mrs. Mouflon, the ram extols his own pleasantness, coat, and rightful pride in being admired. He argues admiration should come from merit, not flattery, and cites the Arcal Mountain Sheep as a benchmark while defending his Mouflon lineage against envy.
A boy named Jimmy excitedly shows two dollar bills from Christmas and asks his father how to deposit them in a savings bank. He misunderstands the process and pleads for guidance on saving the money.
London reports Prime Minister David Lloyd George sent a prompt reply to Irish President Eamonn de Valera. He reaffirmed Ireland cannot join the British commonwealth without a free and loyal partnership, urged no prolonged note exchanges, and warned extremists may exploit delays. Negotiations may still reopen.
Hundreds witnessed the Curtis street fatality as Orrin Snider aged years was run down on Eighteenth and Curtis, suffering skull fracture and internal injuries. He died at the county hospital after the police ambulance transported him. witnesses said he darted into the path of a nearby automobile while crossing with his brother Limon, 13.
U S Senator McNary of Oregon forfeited 5 bail after failing to appear in Police Court to answer a charge of violating a District of Columbia traffic regulation by running a traffic signal. The senator and guest George S Rodgers a shipbuilder were arrested by a traffic officer and taken to a precinct station house.
Washington reports indicate high officials expect withdrawal of American troops from the Rhine once the Berlin peace treaty is ratified by the senate and the German Reichstag. The accord reiterates Germany’s obligation to cover occupation expenses but does not compel the United States to remain or withdraw beyond current arrangements.
In Dallas Texas Mrs Hassell wife of a league club president and a young woman companion were badly burned after she poured acid on them at a baseball park police say she found them together Mrs Hassell was arrested and charged with mating
Washington reports that the United States will bear one half of a joint loss totaling one million dollars after the ZR2 airship was destroyed. The pact with Britain specifies equal sharing of costs if total loss occurs during construction or trials.
The Fratellini brothers, famed Medrano clowns, visited a sick nine year old girl whose mother sought help for her daughter’s recovery. The performers gave two hours of charity entertainment at no charge, returning the next day as promised. The child recovered, with the mother calling the tale a good story from Le Petit Parisien.
Dutch scientist Dr. Pannekoek reports a colossal dark body 280 trillion miles away, 20 million suns in size, possibly dust in early star birth. He suggests the sun may complete a orbit every 2 million years, bringing Earth along with it as the dust cloud condenses into a luminous star.
The Vatican released a circular announcing higher charges for papal titles. It lists costs for Prince Personal title, hereditary and other ranks with figures in lire, noting payments in gold would raise a princely title to about one hundred thousand lire and mentioning the lira’s nominal value near ten cents.
An eastern circus group plans a nationwide tour this year using motor trucks costing 312000 to 80000 dollars each. Rail charges savings are expected to offset the equipment cost, enabling travel to towns rarely reached by larger shows as the circus operates independently of train services.
Analysis by Harry Hunt in the Chicago Post outlines six key Far East issues for the Washington disarmament conference including mandates for Yap and Shantung, open door and China’s territorial integrity, Asiatic Russia, and communications. It notes U S protests over Yap and Japan’s rights, discussions on Shantung, and the broader impact on future arms reductions and colonial interests of Belgium and Holland.
About 1.5 billion dollars is allotted to extend naval programs by five nations expected to meet in Washington. The United States leads with 500 million, Britain 422 million, Japan 250 million, France 175 million, and Italy 73 million, with ship counts listed for each country.
Sheriff Rector posted a 25 mph speed limit sign on major highways and a hundred citizens were secretly sworn in as policemen to aid in reducing speeding. The event reflects local efforts to enforce traffic laws and promote road safety.
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