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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1922
Page
1
A compact survey outlines five major U S coal strikes from 1849 through 1919 led by bodies like the United Mine Workers of America. It notes wage gains and clashes with operators, plus lasting impacts on wages and working conditions.
Community event at the armory features the Mistress of the Work with Matines on Sunday and Sunday afternoon. Donk invites everyone to attend and enjoy the big Matines display.
The Get-Together Club met for luncheon and minor business. Attorney Fourt explained the Landor-Yellowstone Bus Line, noting a described unwnred mess. Committees reported progress on camp grounds and highway issues, with plans to address Scout routing errors and upcoming meetings.
Deputy and three men exchanged fourteen shots in a Bequin State Bank robbery and logger slaying chase. Sheriff, aided by two floodhounds, flew from Seattle at daylight with posses speeding to the scene to surround the likely gang members.
In Bacramento California March 31 John Cullip an employe shot and killed two of three bandits who attempted a cigar store robbery. The third bandit is believed wounded.
In Indianapolis on March 31, half a million onion soul miners complete the last day of work under wage contracts. The suspension begins tonight at midnight, with union officials predicting a 600000 man walkout and 100000 non union miners joining. Lofty and Lewis voice readiness for the operators’ push. States from Salorado to Wyoming expected affected.
Presidents of the three anthracite district unions in Scranton Hazleton and Shamokin Pennsylvanias area move to administer the suspension order amid the nationwide coal strike. Early reports indicate production already halted in parts of the region.
Indianapolis March 31 John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers of America says the Kauss Industrial Court order extending the wage agreement between miners and operators in Kansas for thirty days will not halt the union miners suspension of work at midnight.
A committee from the Big Horn Basin and northern Wyoming districts plans an Older Boys Camp in the Big Horn Mountains. Members include L, Foote, Whitlow, McGlade, Bentl, Manning and others. An executive group will send proposals to local clergy for suggestions while seeking permission to proceed. The camp aims to train a limited number of boys aged ten and older.
Woodmen of the World hosts a dance at the armory Friday night with Mig as the featured orchestra. Ads mention merchandise and prices, including work shoes in a local sale.
Counsel for Charles V. Lay of Casper seeks a pardon for Lay, serving a Wyoming penitentiary life term for the year murder of William Ashford, a Black man, in Cheyenne. The defense contends Lay acted after Ashford threatened during a hotel dispute while Lay was intoxicated. Evidence reportedly weakens the claim of premeditation.
Pan American conference of women on civic and social problems opens in Baltimore April 20 led by the National League of Women Voters. Delegates will meet in Washington for addresses by Secretary Hughes and Dr L G Rowe. Annapolis Day observed April 3 by Maryland's governor. Round table themes include child welfare and women in industry with notable speakers from U S government and Pan American ties.
Chicago reports a new court decision involving Hosa and Josepha Blazek the Siamese twins. The probate centers on whether eleven year old Frastz is a single person or two personalities. If one, he inherits the entire hundred thousand dollars. if two, Rosa the mother would receive half and Josepha's relatives the other half.
The Updike Tamber Company wins a 475.55 judgment against Riverton Construction while Charles Ei Thomas and others obtain 318.00 and 474.48 judgments respectively. Brower Jamber Co. secures 416.48 against the County Commissioners. Lagi Brown nets 33.85 against B T Abra. Several cases including Maud A v Law Mining and others are dismissed.
A late report forecasts no immediate trouble in Wyoming despite a national coal strike with potential slowdowns. Miners in Wyoming largely avoid rioting while eastern states may face serious turmoil. Haden and Lander feel effects from shutdowns and reduced coal output.
Denver reports that seven thousand coal miners will obey a nationwide strike order amid union concerns. Organizer Robert Poster says strong support from workers underlines wide participation and impact on production.
A Miami report details a major hotel fire at the Colonel Hotel causing millions in losses. Authorities described the blaze as catastrophic with the building largely destroyed and a large crowd affected by the incident.
Twelve men including leading customs officials in New York are reported missing after leaving port aboard the cutter Surveyor. They planned to seize the yacht Ealith at Bayville Long Island, where two hundred thousand dollars worth of liquor was found. The cutter did not reach Bayville by noon and a radio message failed to reveal their whereabouts amid a heavy storm offshore.
State Department notes forward to the eight conference participants outlining the Senate approved arms treaties. The message reflects final ratification and progress in the U S exchange with allied nations.
Herbert Clayton, eleven, is under arrest in Portland for forging twenty two checks totaling about one hundred dollars. He admitted posing as cadidy and newsbox and used the deception to cash checks ranging from two to ten dollars, say police.
The seventh annual YWCA convention in Mot Springs Arkansas runs April 20 to 27 with foreign speakers including Miss A Maude Reylao and Miss Boyden. Lecturers from Egypt, Britain, and other regions discuss The Business of Power and The Christian Way of Life amid a lineup featuring university and legal figures.
Phillip M. Lydig rejects W. E. Stokes accusation of intimacy with Mrs. Helen Elwood Stokes. The letter to Mrs. Lydig follows her divorce from Stokes and subsequent remarriage to Lydig.
Sixty one years after Walter Thornby was borrowed a librarian received a twenty dollar check to cover overdue charges with a request to buy new bucks. The book was not returned.
Fragmentary report describes alleged lobbying and bill efforts involving unnamed lawmakers and officials. The text mentions a minister, a senator, and federal judge figures amid unclear accusations and actions.
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