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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1920
Page
6
Miss Stella Bankston rejected by suitor Sam Lee 24, who then shot her and her mother Fink Bankston and Myra Bankston before killing himself. Authorities report a deadly family tragedy rooted in a rejected romance in Mount Vernon Texas.
Washington November 22 Guy D Goff general counsel for the shipping board pledges to prosecute any person guilty of corruption connected with ship operations The new shipping board commissioner from the Great Lakes insists his mission is to run to cover all involved regardless of position He brands public traitors as treacherous and condemns graft amid sweeping denunciation and political sensation
On November 22, as S. S. Parismina moved toward New Orleans, Senator Harding took a rare break from campaign duties. He rested until 10 a.m., then lounged on deck while Mrs. Harding relaxed in bed and listened to the orchestra. The president elect read magazines and spoke with officers as Cuba's tip appeared, the voyage half finished.
McClelland Iowa November 22 a blaze at 2 AM leveled the Brown & Canfield general store and damaged nearby buildings. Losses total about 60000 with insured portion about one third. Brown & Canfield and Matt Geiger expect substantial recoveries while Fullerton Lumber, Jamoa Peterson and John Burns hardware also report major damage.
Five hundred members of the Lea family gather in Washington for a reunion. The Lees are not the southern Lees but Chinese Lees organizing a local chapter of the Lee Commercial Protective Association. Members come from New York Chicago San Francisco and other ties.
The report states President Wilson is likely to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. The New York Times notes the Dutch government faces heavy losses in efforts to secure adequate wheat supplies amid disrupted trade.
Burlington officers report two more men linked to the November 13 Burlington transcontinental flyer heist in Council Bluffs. Fred A. Poffenberger and son Clyde confessed to involvement and $7,000 was recovered from a private vault. federal agents tally $13,000 recovered so far with many bonds burned or missing. A nationwide manhunt for Keith Collins continues as investigators describe an aviator in the plot.
Corydon Iowa November 22 H W Bentley and I B Woods stock salesmen for the defunct Associated Packing Company of Des Moines were acquitted last night of conspiracy to defraud in connection with the sale of Associated Packing Company stock Gleam of relief followed the verdict for the two men and the case ended without further action by the court.
Prohibition agent Kirby Franz died from a gunshot wound suffered during a raid on an alleged moonshine still at George Wells' home in Perry. A posse of officers departed for Perry as investigators pursued leads. Harding Girls' Club at a Chicago packing company sent a 48 pound turkey to the canal zone for Senator Harding's Thanksgiving dinner.
Roadside A C defeated Pella on the road by 61 to 4 as their balanced lineup and teamwork dominated. Messer led the winners with 10 baskets, showcasing multiple scorers.
New York reports clearing house banks and trust companies hold reserves of 912,470,486 against legal requirements. The figure shows an increase of 18,706,000 from the previous week, indicating deposits decreased as reserves rose.
Two vaudeville actresses Maree Alma Ramey and Lillian Thompson were found dead 30 feet apart in Grant Park Chicago. Police report no external violence though alcohol traces were noted. Suits of the women’s escorts and witnesses tied to Italian grocer Bilvio Citti are being reviewed as investigators pursue leads.
Cherbourg France November 22 reports that local young men not invited to a US destroyer Broome commander's dance tried to dissuade the girls from attending. The girls, under parental guard, still gathered nearly 100 guests at the event.
The Census Bureau reports 8,920,776 bales of cotton ginned by November 14, including half bales for rounds, up from 7,604,420 a year earlier. Washington dispatch notes strong year over year growth in ginning totals.
Nearly 600 physicians social workers and public health officials from across the country gather in Washington on November 22 for a two week training course in venereal diseases control and social hygiene conducted by the U S Public Health Service. The course aims to acquaint attendees with rapid advances in the field and its social aspects.
Oklahoma City officer Kirby Frana a prohibition enforcement agent was killed at the home of George Wella and a search for the suspect continued as officials left for Perry to pursue the case in early reports.
Belgrade reports Prince Regent Alexander has ratified the Rapallo agreement settling Adriatic territorial questions between Italy and Yugoslavia. The move confirms the treaty aims to resolve disputes over Adriatic guano resources and maritime boundaries.
New York Nov 22 R W Bolling treasurer of the emergency fleet corporation and brother in law of President Wilson named in an alleged shipbuilding contract bribe is expected to testify soon after congress resumes probes into United States shipping board operations. Bolling dismissed as a lie the report that he took 1800 dollars as a loan from Downey Shipbuilding.
Senator James D. Phelan of California urged governors and Senators of western states to telegram the state department protesting any treaty granting citizenship rights to foreign born Japanese now in the United States. He pressed for action to block citizenship rights for Japanese residents.
Chicago reports that cold storage meats and lard in the United States reached their lowest point in years in November. The Institute of American Meat Packers notes stocks could last the nation less than 14 days if no more were available, per the state bureau's monthly statement.
Dublin reports a day of terror as Sinn Fein gunmen kill 14 officers in their beds and wound over 60 others. Black and tans retaliate at Croke Park where 10 die and 60 to 70 wounded during a football match. Police search, evacuations, and a citywide panic follow the coordinated raids.
Topeka November 22 United Press says Wil won Telephone company asked the Industrial court for permission to lower business phone rates from 2.60 to 2.00 dollars per month. This marks the first time a utility firm sought relief to reduce charges.
Washington officials indicate the federal government will seize breweries making beer with more than one half of 1 percent alcohol. A bureau analysis is underway to identify places where beer exceeds the legal limit and enforce the liquor law.
Mrs. Samuel S. Scott, a prominent society figure, shot Patrolman Charles J. Backer as he stopped her speeding car amid a city wave of bandit crimes. Her husband said she believed a pursuing police car was a bandit car. she fired through the curtains while frightened and hysterical. Scott faces concealed weapons charges.
New York cable reports indicate prominent Venizelos era ministers Negreponte Repoulis Jaflitoris and Simos fled to Marseilles. Greek leaders celebrate Venizelos defeat awaiting Constantine's return. Financial chaos and guards of Nemreponte cited. Athens prepared for new parliamentary session.
Cedar Rapids police cornered Albert Conrad, a repeatedly jailed burglar, at the city edge Sunday morning. He escaped Linn county Jail twice before, stole from an Iowa City store, and robbed a local grocery last Thursday night, prompting a bloodhound chase and detective pursuit.
Nine railroads filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to issue notes and bonds totaling 44,087,000. Most issues cover maturing obligations while others fund improvements. The Big Four seeks 17,666,000 and the Chicago Rock Island Pacific 4,421,000.
Joseph Cassidy former president of Queens borough and recent Nassau gambling case figure died at home in Far Rockaway. A physician cited apoplexy as the cause, with Cassidy about 60. A separate note from North Adams Mass mentions a schoolmaster banning bare knees and painted faces in classrooms.
Minnie Pierson and her husband Frank argued over religion and eternal damnation. After she fell asleep he poured gasoline on her and lit a match, but neighbors intervened and saved her from the blaze.
Ole Hanson Seattle mayor, returning aboard the Aquitania, blasts immigration as he denounces radicalism and European threats. He cites foreign delegations singing to him, urges selective immigration and warns about Jews and Poles seeking U.S. entry amid unemployment. Hanson toured France, England, Poland, Sweden, Denmark observing conditions.
Washington reports Union Pacific received ICC approval to construct 43 miles of new track through Penfiled Bluff county Nebraska and Goshen county Wyoming at an estimated cost of 4.555 million dollars. The line will serve much of the North Central irrigation project.
Thedford and Seb. vote on Saturday to move the county seat from Thedford to Seneca failed to reach the required three fifths. Thedford won the town’s effort as Seavcik did not secure a majority.
Tokio reports silk business nearly stopped as Japanese producers face shortages. The October shipment totals show 12 209 bales with 9262 destined for the United States while rice markets slump and farmers fear losses. The observer notes a sharp market downturn affecting exports to the United States.
Senator Pumaning will propose a farm loan act to help farmers secure loans against stock and live cattle. The plan aims to create a true fund and improve credit availability for farmers, with Senator Cumm ne endorsing it as an effective method.
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