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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1922
Page
1
Four masked bandits robbed Mrs. John F. Burke in her Hollywood District residence, binding her and tearing diamonds valued at ten thousand dollars from her ears and fingers. She freed herself and chased them in a car but lost the trail.
Eleven miners were killed in a gas explosion at Alabama Fuel and Iron Co. mine No 3 in St Clair county. Eighty two workers were underground when the blast occurred. ten bodies have been recovered and eleven men died in the incident.
In Los Angeles on May 26 the Ku Klux Klan members vow to provide financial support to those involved in the Sne ghowood night raid of April 12, defying Atlanta Imperial officers, per the organization's attorney.
The Florida East Coast passenger train was halted for one hour five minutes at Fort Lauderdale by Sheriff Bryan and deputies armed with warrants for passengers and liquor search. Three men were arrested in a compartment and jailed. six salts of liquor were seized.
American Legion members are urged to attend a Memorial Sunday service at their churches. The request notes remembrance for a departed individual, HL. Del Monte Compander Dow Brough Fost Xe, aged 34.
The Get-Together luncheon featured Dr. Smith reporting cemetery cleanup plans for Memorial Day with volunteers. Bishop Mead spoke on international unity, postwar disarmament, and American influence in global commerce from France to South America.
The Bishop Randall Hospital faces daily water shortages as mains pressure drops. A storage tank could supply essential hours. trustees must act immediately and the town should examine sources and contamination risks. Citizens are urged to inspect the old intake near Mornecker Creek to assess purification options.
The Wyoming native and attorney with Penn and Pennsylvania and Army service in France seeks the Republican nomination for the national House seat to succeed Frank W. Maniell. Reynolds, born July 9 1881 in Wyoming County PA, has farmed and practiced law in Wyoming. He served as law clerk to the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington and as collector of internal revenue for the District of Wyoming since July 1 1921.
Dr B C Rosknow of Horchester Minnesota says a new serum given in early sleeping sickness stages yields a sure cure. He presented the finding at the American Musical Association convention and attributed the illness to brain function causing abnormal sleepiness and related symptoms.
Notice announces that the nation Tang Our IK C Basa is no longer connected with the Anglo United Onfielda Company or the Derby Dome Wyoming Ol Company and that they will not be temporarily authorized to make purchases or tracts on behalf of either Derby Dome Wyoming or related parties.
Notice of the annual meeting of stockholders to be held at the company office in Teador Wyoming on June 6, 108% at 10 o clock AM for electing a board of directors and other business. Signed by Mandin president. Store advertisement includes Valencia oranges cucumbers apples and rhubarb.
The signature of President Harding on a bill strengthening the Harrison anti narcotics act was announced from the White House. The new law creates a federal narcotics board with members from the State Treasury and Commerce departments and sets heavy penalties for violations.
A candidate argues that one term as State Treasurer qualifies him for a second term and announces his bid for Secretary of State, pledging undivided attention and loyalty to the people of Wyoming. He asserts continuity and improved service through prior experience and asks Republican voters to support him in the August primary.
A cryptic note from Denver announces a piano for a daughter with instruction to start now. The misspelled message mentions Charles By Walle Muije and a Denver address, suggesting a fundraiser or donation offer.
In Waco May 26 Associated Press reports Mina Margaret Hayes says a negro shot and killed her companion Harold Bolton then assaulted her on a road. He reportedly boarded a freight train to Fort Worth and eluded capture after a failed attempt to kill Hayes as she hid in woods for hours.
Milwauker Wis May 26 Victor L Berger who twice lost a seat after a war time espionage act conviction will be the socialist candidate for Congress in the Fifth Wisconsin district following a referendum to choose a candidate.
A large crowd gathers at the cemetery to prepare for Decoration Day events. The American Legion and G A R coordinate ceremonies, starting with a 10 o’clock armory assembly and a march to the cemetery. City residents urged to honor those who have departed.
A distorted report notes a Chinese wine import linked to medical claims under Treasury prohibitions. After two years of regulatory action, Mellon reorganizes the liquor controls and indicates the beverage would be barred from sale in the district due to its alleged spirits content and dubious medicinal use.
Five or six word note seeks furnished rooms at the Exchange Hotel under new management. Good front rooms for rent at 43, 50 and 94 per week. Inquire of the lady in charge.
A garbled note lists partial names and phrases about pianos and private matters. The readable items reference Bo Wells Munky Oy Dewvor and other unclear phrases, with no coherent event, date, or location to anchor a summary.
Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees was ruled ineligible to play pending a full investigation of his confrontation with umpire Hildebrandt after being ejected from the game. The decision, announced by American League president Ban Johnson, delays his participation in this afternoon’s matchup.
Mrs M A Jergensa 35 mother of two was jailed for life after pleading or being found guilty of murdering her husband Dr Jer genses who had sought a crowd from her. The May 26 telegraph report from Tulsa notes the fatal shooting amid a troubled marriage.
Milwaukee May 26 anti alcohol league district conference united eleven state temperance forces to support re election of Congressman A J Volstead of Minnesota.
The steamer Klondike, sunk in an ice jam at Mayo City, now lies in shallow water and likely can be raised. The Dawson report notes salvage efforts may succeed with existing conditions allowing access to the wreck.
Associated Press reports eight men were killed instantly and several injured when a powder explosion at the Grinelli Chemical Company plant in Sinnamahoning Pennsylvania leveled the building housing the powder stock. Investigators expect the cause may never be determined as all workers in the blast area were fatally affected.
The mayor and city officials reached agreement to allocate 2000000 to support the University of America Mail Institute project in Denver. The funding will fund construction of the facility in the city limits this year.
Rock River, May 4. The bodies of Jack Escott and Marion Young were found on a windy ridge about a mile from the attempt site. They had been missing since late spring and were believed to have waited in a circle before the fatal trip.
A report from Gullmagea states detective Bdumud Selah Mbu was to play twelveief for kidnapping and wire tapping tied to the alleged plan to railroad Wimwat of the counter Wemken involving a young woman, with links to Aigurt Probst and Gwint lider.
In fragmented verse a speaker notes midsummer dreams and odd imagery including roosters and a horned figure. The text presents whimsical, archaic images with unclear narrative and sparse readable phrases.
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