16 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1922
Page
1
Villagers gather from surrounding valleys for a community picnic led by the band. Children and mothers meet at 10 o clock on the Episcopal lawn with car owners to convoy to the public park for parade and lunch. Free coffee tea ice water and ice cream for all attendees.
France's cabinet unanimously endorses Premier Poincare's German reparations stance taken at the London allied premiers conference. No extraordinary parliamentary session will be convened.
B Vinton of Roeberly NY and R A Dobl of NYC arrived in Lander to photograph scenery along the Hocky Mountain Highway and the Rockies for a Chicago and Northwestern Railroad booklet advertising the Lauder Southern Entrance to the Park. They aim to visit Links Canyon and Moran on a weeklong trip with a specialized lens to capture expansive 42 inch exposures. Vinton, a noted lecturer, plans to use the images in lectures and publications.
Garbled OCR suggests a local market item at Pypes Store with terms Watermallows Banpess Phuns Poacher and a Captain referenced. Mentions Captain Boanaville and Captain McCoun. Summary unclear due to damaged text but indicates a participation prompt or event at the store.
The conference of anthracite miners and operators scheduled for today in Philadelphia Pa was postponed until tomorrow at the request of John L Lewin president of the United Mine Workers of America. The delay aims to finalize the soft coal settlement in Cleveland.
County officials recount the death of John Rahin a 49 year old rancher in the Pinedale country. After a period of stomach trouble and mounting despondency Rahin disappeared August 11 and was found dead with a Luger pistol near his heart. He was born in Switzerland, came to New York then moved west accumulating wealth to own a premier ranch. He leaves a wife Effie May Rahin and four children Harry Douglas Lily and two younger sons. Funeral held in Pinedale with Elks Lodge honoring him.
Workers begin trenching to connect Hope Engineering and Supply Company to Lander for the city distribution network. Most pipe laid along alleys as hand ditching starts this morning and will continue as tools are obtained. Project expects notable progress within days.
City events announce a one day closure of all Lander businesses on August 17 during a community picnic at Camp Grounds. The event, organized by the Kinels Club under Mayor A. Manel, runs amid orderly measures to ensure public safety and enjoyment.
Governor Robert D. Carey of the state arrives in Lander and will address voters tonight on state issues and his bid for a new term. He spoke in Riverton yesterday and urges all voters to hear all sides before deciding who to support.
After a dangerous period in the southwest rail strike a new phase begins as the Santa Fe Union Pacific and Southern Pacific announce immediate plans to offer an improved and enlarged freight and passenger schedule.
Attorney General Daugherty urged Congress to enact legislation allowing government to pursue processability for recovering money in certain war related fraud cases. He cited letters to Judiciary Committee leaders urging witnesses and broader powers to recover funds lost to fraud.
A fragmentary notice urges bringing cars to the Episcopal Church at 10 a m to help transport children to Camp Grounds for a Community Plenure. It also announces a candidate for Fre mont County Treasurer and includes a lost item a reward offer and a rimless spectacles notice.
Unclear item shows a 42 lb watermelon, with cryptic notes including phone numbers and cash reference. Details are fragmented and not fully legible.
Official order of exercises for a town picnic outlines 10 am assembly of children at the Episcopal church, transport to camp, noon closing of businesses, 2 pm procession to the grounds, dinner, refreshments, and a program of songs, speeches, and music led by the Lanier Band and local figures.
In Cleveland the Associated Press reports that soft coal miners in seven states receive orders to return to production after a partial settlement. President John L. Lewis foresees broader acceptance by operators in upcoming peace talks. Also noted is Mrs. Cyrus Beard’s candidacy for Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction and her advocacy work following the death of her husband, Chief Justice Beard.
In Indianapolis on Labor Day the governor ordered the sheriff of Laporte County to block the Dempsey- Tomlin bout planned for Michigan City. Local notices advertise a Wyoming State Training Pageant with tickets at three drugstores for August 19, while classified listings offer rentals and various goods.
Milwaukee Aug 16 The baseball players union seeking equal status with club owners is nearing completion according to Ray Cannon attorney who said negotiations cover every major league entry and several minor leagues with labor federation backing being sought through Samuel Gompers.
In New York on August Wi doctors report Lona Syein 50 years after childhood deafness, now hearing after pneumonia and influenza complications. A large Riverton crowd attended yesterday’s birthday celebration with the Lander band providing music and earning applause.
Wisconsin health officers report a prohibition measure on coffee should not harm children as Child Welfare Division head Blanche Rivers speaks at a briefing. Reported by Associated Press. An accident in Missouri kills thirty five as two passenger trains collide near Hortaine. In Oklahoma Senator Harrell pushes petroleum protection against monopoly power amid Standard, BL Dalany, and Royal Dutch Shell concerns. New Mexico reports trouble over dry laws after three tram accidents from Las Vegas arrive and remain unresolved.
Watermelons priced 4 3 4 cents per pound described as The Sweet Joley Kind. Customer contacts include phone numbers. Additional items mentioned include watermelons at per pound rate, plums and bay fruit in vague store listing.
An incomplete notice appears to announce someone’s candidacy for a position in Vewmans nanny Wyameliat at the Peele Catena near Brlinare, referencing GLEN STeue amid garbled OCR text.
In Washington on August 18, union chiefs pressed for direct talks to end the nationwide railway shutdown. They aimed to negotiate with railway executives as President Harding prepared to address Congress and pledge full federal backing to keep rail operations moving.
The airship Sampio Correia piloted by Lt Walter Hinton departed from Hylton River toward Rockaway on an official 8500 mile flight. A later dispatch from Prova notes U.S. cotton trade figures: 15,177,000 bales produced, 16,914,000 bales consumed in the United States, per the census bureau.
Pilot Barrett in a flexible gliding monoplane set local records in Clermont. He stayed aloft two minutes and 43 seconds, climbing fifty feet and reaching 250 feet above takeoff aided by an air current. The glide rate was under twenty meters per second, a feat only surpassed by Orville Wright.
James Morgan secretary of District No 22 of the United Mine Workers says a conference between Wyoming operators and miners is set for next Saturday near the central competitive field. Industry observers expect either a new agreement or a return to operations after the talks.
In Denver proceedings under the American Civil Liberties Union, labor leader Iwan Colarady faces court action directed by Adjutant General and Governor Hho u p as a posturing dispute escalates. The case involves allegations of improper acts and potential postings tied to a broader labor and political struggle.
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