26 Aug 1922
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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1922
Page
1
The document urges all Republicans to unite behind John W. Hay as the gubernatorial candidate after a bitter primary. It stresses dropping differences and avoiding retaliation in the general election to focus on the ticket.
In Chicago Aug 26 federal agents extended inquiries after seventeen radicals were arrested in Berrien County Michigan on criminal syndicalism charges. One man, William Foster head of the Trade Union Educational League, resisted extradition while authorities seek additional attendees from the meeting.
George Russel, long time Fremont County pioneer and former Park County Clerk, died in Cody after long illness. He lived in Lander many years, later moved to Cody with his wife and children nearby. Funeral services will be held on a Sunday with interment in Cody.
Panama August 26 dredgers widen the Culebra Cut by shortening Lyrita Point to improve pilot visibility and reduce landslide risk. London August 28 reports a mine blast under a lorry carrying troops in an Irish field hospital, causing casualties and triggering reinforcements.
In Los Angeles on August 2, a jury acquitted 35 alleged Klansmen of charges related to a Browning incident in Inglewood on April 2. The trial followed a week of hearings and aerial surveillance claims, with the jury delivering a not guilty verdict.
Police question Mrs George Cline as they probe the killing of actor John Bergen by his wife’s husband. Cline, a local picture house manager, says Bergen attacked his wife and that he shot in self defense during a planned duel at a remote location.
Fair board approves a new entertainment feature intro by "Tare Devil Duncan" an airplane stunt act. He walks wings in flight and performs dangerous maneuvers as Bell Cochrane Co of Canper brings the plane for three days of rides and show.
The Women’s Auxiliary outlines an early fall raffle for a hope chest to aid disabled soldiers in hospitals worldwide. Proceeds fund care packages. the chest will include personal items and mainly high quality linens. A Mary Auxiliary meeting is set for Monday at 8 p.m. with a large turnout encouraged.
The church lists Holy Communion at 1 30 a m and Morning Prayer at 1 a m with an 11 o clock service followed by a congregation picnic at City Park. Services at Milford include Evening Prayer at 3 pm and baptisms at those gatherings.
A barber and his wife left this morning for Brywke Lake and Yellow Stone Park to spend the next week or ten days.
A local listing advertises fresh produce at Fyfe's Store with Concord grapes and home grown tomatoes available today. The notice emphasizes good quality and early delivery.
In New York on August 26 Associated Press reports railroad executives and strike leaders realigning for a decisive fight. Carmen's National Brotherhood president W B Ryan says go home to start the real fight, while B M Jewell vows long, vigorous action to achieve victory amid renewed peace hopes fading.
Washington August report states the Colorado River Commission meeting planned for Bantu Pe New Mexico this month will likely be postponed for about three months due to the unsettled August situation. Officials led by Chairman Hoover prefer not to travel during September and October.
The Goodman party escaped serious harm when their car rolled over near Monvin. Mrs Goodman and the passenger sustained minor injuries while two others suffered more serious harm as the vehicle sustained only moderate damage. Mr and Mrs Goodman then traveled to Lander for business and social visits.
A car collision near Hobart in Indiana claimed the lives of four family members. The wreck occurred ten miles south of a store on a highway line, with injuries reported in the wreckage involving local residents.
Rapid City reports three inmates escaped on August 17 from the Sioux Falls penitentiary after a failed river crossing near Pedro, with a telephoned warning aiding their capture. Convicts Joe Foreman and Jes Teel are jailed at Mordo. J. A. Ring remains at Sioux Falls. Harry Coffee was killed and body moved to Marto.
More than 7,500 fans packed the arena at Aug. 26 with a record door crowd for Minnesota. Billy Miske stopped Fulton in under three minutes in the heavyweight fight, according to the report.
About fifty or sixty rural teachers from Fremont County are expected tonight and tomorrow for the Fremont County Teachers Institute. Sessions start Monday at the Junior High School under County Superintendent Mrs. Beas Benson with instructors including G. E. Martin and Mrs. Lashley Hall. A separate city teachers section may be held later in the year.
The notice lists Sunday activities including Sunday school at 10 A M Morning Worship at 11 with one sermon by the pastor Wipworth League at 7 P M Happy Hour at 8 P M All are invited to attend and visitors are welcome Pastor Jones signs the notice in BR BR M
An all-star New York City quartet appears in an evening program described as one of the finest singing groups before the American public. The ensemble is praised for refined vocal blending and delicate tonal shading, reflecting high achievement and strong audience appeal.
Notice that Frank N Bowman and Alma T Bowman defaulted on a $900 mortgage on lots 8 9 10 in Madden's Addition Lanier Wyoming. Henry Peterson mortgagee to foreclose by public sale at 11 o clock on August 10 1929 at the Lanier county courthouse front door to satisfy $950.20 including principal interest taxes and costs.
Homer French, once at Atlanta federal penitentiary, was arrested at Hetes Park Colorado in connection with the Miami Florida $320000 million dollar confidence ring. District Attorney Vanelae accuses French of involvement in the Miami scheme.
Prod Stratton of Riverton son in law of Captain Nickerson and Edith Nickerson left this morning for a trip through the Pinedale country Fremont Lake and up the Hoback to Jackson Moran and return to Lander over Two Gwo Tee Pass.
A crowded tourist bus runs each morning to the park despite a railroad strike. The service has set a local record by operating daily, rain or shine. A new road is to be completed in about thirty days improving the route with no bad sections expected.
Inkater and brother George visit with Crsper relatives as Mrs Inkater’s in laws arrive. Miss Hall to teach history and eighth grade. Miss Williams to Casper after Lan der stay. Frances Noble hosts a 75 guest racing party at the I. O. Barber residence with dancing and ice cream. Town social notes include travelers from Woodlawn Kansas, Tippecary visitors, and local staff movements.
Venice detectives uncovered two suitcases in a vacant lot containing bonds valued at about 50 000. They notified owner E Williams of Venice, who claimed to be ignorant of the theft and said his house had been burgled.
In Paris Aug 26 Fifteen crew members of the dreadnaught France are mining and it is feared the vessel will be total loss after striking a rock and capsizing today The hull was ruptured and lights went out hindering pumping and causing it to sink to its side by morning
The article notes a proposal to grant Germany a further hearing before the full membership of the Reparations Commission. It mentions deliberate steps toward a determination on the negotiation issue and references political quarters and representatives in Paris.
Weather onthink the Vio wok teglt lu Monday ih Clit Tak Mauntiain and Plotewn regions le gumeenliy fale with muilvrate longerntire Mr aid Mire. Riverton tanuruw to contain travel notes as 27% w afts. Dance at the Open Ale Pavili on tonight.
Report from CHV ENN dated August 26 notes no new government wage rate changes. Chicago observers say Labor moves await United States Halliuan talks, with uncertain figures and delayed official confirmation. Denver dispatch cites mixed public confidence after yesterday’s brief wage debate.
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