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Newspaper
Greeley Daily Tribune
Location
Greeley, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1920
Page
7
Fragmentary report describes labor federation debates at a convention, detailing opposition to immigration restrictions, calls to retract support for a treaty with Japan, and plans to organize workers across unions. Leaders including Howatt and Governor Allen are cited amid debates on labor rights and national policy.
An indictment charging William Harris Sack Dempsey and Sack Kearns with conspiracy to evade the draft was presented in federal court today. Jack Kearny, manager of Jack Dempsey, accepted a challenge from George Carpenter for a heavyweight title bout after October 10.
From Chicago June 15 Major General Leonard Wood denounces a statement by Dr Nicholas Butler of New York as malicious falsehoods. Butler accuses a group of stock promoters and insiders of backing Wood in the Republican nomination fight. Wood says campaign managers are of high character and Butler seeks to ingratiate with elements opposing the conven tion.
About 200 miners are reported killed in a coal mine explosion at Yuleit in Sappera county. The incident occurred when a methane blast touched a coal seam. Rescue efforts are underway as authorities confirm the casualty toll.
James Duncan of Washington, D. C., vice president of the federation, defended a committee report claiming Lenin's speeches urged subservience of unions to the state and compulsory labor. Don Frey and others attacked the Ragusa government as autocratic and militaristic, noting U.S. and British leaders approved recognition but lacked courage to act. A telegram from Secretary of State Colby was read stating the current government did not reflect the will of a substantial portion of the Tugslan seonse.
Leadville officials face arraignment after U S agents seized liquor supplies. About 200 officers conducted searches following raids on a Leadville establishment tied to broad whiskey beer and wine distribution. No arrests reported among minor staff. managers and owner to be arraigned before a U S Commissioner.
Former Governor Elias M. Ammons urges college graduates and teachers to uphold Americanization, education, and the nation’s laws. He cites Colorado’s growth, the need for capable teachers, and the role of families and communities in schools, noting campus commencement at the Teachers College with 260 graduates.
A flood reportedly marooned a South Dakota town after a cloudburst struck near Mitchell on June 16. Property damage is estimated at 100,090 dollars. Two Mitchell merchants planned to fly in from Woolk socket to survey losses.
Mrs. L Allingon petitions district court to stop Mr and Mrs Laude and Landes from opening a new cafe across from her Eaton location. Hearing began Tuesday before Judge G H Bradfield and will conclude Saturday. She alleges an express agreement to keep Eaton cafe business out of town, citing prior sale and later offer to sell back. Landes deny any pact, say public interest weighs against injunction, and contend they invested in the project. Witness testimony centers on town needs and business impact.
Gelder the city engineer plans to recommend acceptance of a storage basin west of Lin City remodeled by Torbian Bank. He leads a council meeting Tuesday evening to discuss funding for a one year bond to finance the reservoir. The city will push gas firing of the new reservoir to boost water supply. The council advanced a walkway ordinance amid lengthy debate as commissioners spent hours reviewing the plan.
In Oregon hopefuls seek independent support for Johnans in the U S Senate race. Delegates gathered at the national convention in Chicago to back his candidacy. Endorsers include figures named Woo, Adina, Burtlooatgee, and Lepee Maa in a bid to win steady cross party backing.
Mrs Maud Lucila Moss wife of Gustin Lavy H Moss civil officer and daughter of Colonel Byron Arnold was killed in a motor accident near Camp Base. A military search sought whether a shooting caused her death or if it was accidental while traveling with Captain Moss and companions in foggy rain. She died shortly after hospital transfer. a previous rescue attempt found her unresponsive.
Henry B. Matanty of West Medford Mass a Dartmouth college man was shot and killed in a quarrel early today in room in the Theta Delta Chi fraternity house. Robert T. Monte of Lagarto NL fired after being arrested on a borrowed train. He admitted the shooting and said he had been drinking and acted in self defense. He claimed he fired to defend his father A J Meads who was summoned here.
Prohibitionists plan to push a plank at the San Francisco convention demanding rigid enforcement of the 13th Amendment and the anti- liquor act. Wayne Wheeler of the Anti-Saloon League outlined the stance, with Bryan possibly acting as guardian for the reform cause amid disputes within the resolutions committee. Governor Cox of Ohio is criticized as a key obstacle, while the movement argues for a nationwide prohibition framework.
A garbled notice from Missouri references Miss Franca Toliwab and a May meeting in relation to the state party and Republican efforts. It mentions a Berkeley to Sofala 8 event and a call for a band of Migward to meet at Sofala 8, with Tobey noted in a political role.
A report states Chinese forces killed an American missionary during clashes in Chang Sha and surrounding areas near the Wind the Stew region. Foreigners in the town escaped toward Thiyralaug as fighting occurred along the railway southwest of Chang Sha.
Washington June 16 Senator Harding Republican candidate for president announced at a dinner with leaders that he discussed the state of the party and platform adopted at Chicago. He dismissed reports that the peace treaty and League would dominate his acceptance speech and urged focus on public sentiment. He indicated no third party plans and suggested no campaign delay beyond July 15. Louis B. Hewater Maeding said he would not resign his Senate seat before the end of his term next March.
An elderly Keota farmer William O Young aged 73 dies in an unclear incident. Funeral services are arranged with details listing Macedonia as the burial site and mentions a son and a father present at the time of death.
Chicago reports Mrs. Howard Vane Tracy of Evanston graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor of arts degree at the top of her class, completing her studies in three years while housework and baby care continued. Her husband, serving in the Chinese theater, plans to pursue a master's, and she notes balancing family duties with academe.
Duluth Minnesota June 10 A mob overran the city police and hanged three Black men after a night of violence. National Guardsmen arrived from St Paul to restore order as authorities reported injuries to officers and a newspaper man. The mob also damaged property and stormed the police station, while a broader investigation into the lynching and the attackers began.
Fragmentary notes show Columbus trailing Toledo in census counts. Readable segments reference population figures, municipal comparisons, and potential adjustments amid unclear data. Further details are incomplete due to OCR damage and garbled text.
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