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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1922
Page
1
Voters hear that Sheriff Burch kept his anti corruption pledge after 14 months in office. The county has seen a crackdown with 50 alleged bootleggers banished and federal officers noting Fremont County as lacking need for federal help. Supporters expect a second term if he seeks it, others ready to run if he does not.
Seven Nebraska women enrolled at the University of Nebraska study with their daughters. Each mother attends for personal goals including learning American ideals and modern student life while pursuing philosophy art history and federal administration. The families share coursework and dairy and animal husbandry studies as part of their university experience.
Four men were killed and several injured when a compressed air shaft exploded at the Kansas City Railway Company's yard. The blast tore through 80 feet of brick wall and derailed way sheet cars, according to reports from Kansas City.
The Get-Together Club invites business men to a Thursday luncheon to hear plans for improving Landor and attracting commerce. Past meetings drew good crowds and attendees are urged to stay engaged as the city eyes major developments this year.
The Spanish cabinet headed by Antonio Maura has resigned amid tensions over military juntas and demands for constitutional guarantees. Maura’s government, formed August 13, succeeded Allende Salazar’s ministry and had faced renewed trouble in recent months.
Cheyenne barber shops cut prices on March 1 with a two bit shave and a four bit hair cut now 25 and 50 cents respectively. One shop also reduced the price of a shine to 10 cents while shaving and haircut costs dropped across the city.
In Tsaritsin on March 7 Associated Press reports great crowds trail the first American corn train into the famine stricken area. Hungry peasants, long used to rye and barley, gather as red kernels spill from leaky sacks and the arrival spreads by word.
In Jackson Wyoming March 10 the completion of a long river bridge across the Snake River near here is celebrated. A wall ceremony featured spike driving by local civic groups while dynamite failed to detonate. The five-span concrete bridge replaces earlier supports and will boost tourist traffic and local development.
The piece predicts a major coal strike beginning April 1 as operators unite while miners threaten secession under Frank Farrington. Wyoming coal firms delay deliveries after March 15, railroads demand mined coal, and prices loom for consumers.
Gov. Robert D. Carey says railroads operating in Wyoming will within 30 days file a new intrastate tariff reducing existing rates by 25 to 40 percent. The move follows conferences with railroad representatives after a Wyoming Public Service Commission rate hearing.
Mrs. Bensie Wiedert, an early witness in the trial of Madalynne Obopeham for J Belton Kennedy's murder, recounts details of a confrontational shooting and Kennedy's ties to Mire Connor. Fremont Delias chapter meets after noon with Abbott, a talk on literature and cremation practices, and plans for the next gathering.
Reports say Irish Republican Army units seized key sites in Limerick including hotels and the technical school as three militia groups occupy the city. British troops remain in barracks while Free State and IRA forces patrol streets amid rising tensions and a 48 hour surrender ultimatum rumor.
The text outlines who must file a tax return including residents and abroad living persons with income thresholds. It notes that divorced or separated individuals are treated as single. It mentions Form 1040 A and that tax forms are available from the Collector of Internal Revenue in Cheyenne Wyoming and branch offices in Gasper Jarambe Rock Springs and Shoridam.
Henry Herman and his wife, well known residents of the Cottonwood district, died of pneumonia in Wheatland. Their daughter is reported to be in serious condition from the illness. A physician was called to the home for evaluation. Funeral arrangements have not yet been completed.
The Myiter Pour Mill company announces a new flour mill in Cheyenne following a fatal fire at the Cyenlaid Age mall site. The plant aims to resume operations, with Overland reporting capacity around 250 barrels daily as a key measure.
Los Angeles March 7 Police detectives and district attorney agents plan further inquiry into a letter from Atlantic City New Jersey purporting to confess to the murder of Willian Desmond Taylor. The letter signed by a man connected with the motion picture industry cites taking care of women and points to a possible South American link. The suspect left Los Angeles around the murder time and had been considered previously.
London reports that Prime Minister Lloyd George has deferred resignation and will lead the government at least until the Irish bill is completed and Genoa talks proceed, according to reliable AP sources.
The Grand Theatre manager faces calls to add regular Saturday matinees and an early afternoon show at 2 20. Ranchers want daytime viewing while parents favor afternoon access for children but cost and past losses worry the manager. The paper urges a trial period to gauge financial viability and public demand.
In Washington on March 7 the appropriation act is reported out allocating about 450 million dollars for irrigation development flood control and drainage projects. The measure aims to extend irrigation and drainage works and bolster related systems nationwide.
The Los Angeles grand jury indicted Mrs Minnie Neighbors of Los Angeles and Mrs Frances Bates of Chicago for perjury in relation to testimony given in the trial of Roscoe Arbuckle. Neighbors claimed Virginia Rappe was at Wheeler Hot Springs August 21 and that Rappe suffered two sick spells there. District Attorney Brady said the grand jury evidence aimed to show Rappe was not at the Springs at the stated time.
The Musical Research held its annual election of officers yesterday afternoon in the library club rooms. Elected for the ensuing year were President Mrs C T Jones Vice President Mrs Carlos Earl Recording President Mrs L C were se Pined Rite Cuira Musical Director Max Ralph Jones Honorary President Mrs TP Campbell of New York City.
Associated Press report from Guttenburg on March 7 details a accident in which two children Arlo and Frances Schultz died instantly and three other family members including the mother were seriously injured when they lost footing and toppled over a twenty foot embankment.
SPECIAL NOTICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS The Milk Grocery pledges reliable service beginning March 6 with a competent manager to handle all milk and cream needs. Daily fresh whole milk and whipping cream will be delivered. Call 83 to join trusted customers along a mile lane.
A devastating twister swept Warrenville and Stifletown South Carolina just before dawn killing six people and injuring many. Langley suffered heavy damage with communications cut and reports from a lineman of nine dead.
A late telegraph report notes a final compromise between the Warner and Moana Republicans was approved and Chairman Pordney was authorized to present the measure to the House before adjournment today.
Riot in Hanover atroot this afternoon led to soldiers firing on the crowd killing two boys and wounding another. The Lord Mayor announced marshal law was imminent.
Acting information from the Ku Klux Klan sources says Mrs. Alice H. Shields was arrested at St. Cloud on a warrant charging her with the murder of her husband who was shot near here on February 6. A negro man has been held as a suspect.
A court where Judge Horny upheld the removal of Wilson from office. Wilson, expelled by Governor Shoup, must turn over control to Jackson Cochrane by March 22 with keys and all papers. Also notices rent and a church meeting at the home of Rev. John Armody on Third Street tomorrow.
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