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Newspaper
Lander Evening Post
Location
Lander, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1922
Page
1
President Harding praised maintenance of union and national heritage in an address accepting a Lincoln memorial gift near the Washington Monument. He argued Washington founded and saved republican government, stressing allegiance to the founders’ hereditary principles.
In Chicago May 30 a crowd gathers as thirteen balloons pull from moorings this afternoon for the international contest to select the three entrants to the United States team for the August international event in Switzerland. Weather officials predict a southeastward drift toward Canada with pilots ready for camping if landings occur in Canadian terrain.
Federated Shop Crafts Unions representing four hundred thousand railroad workers demand a conference with the United States Labor Board on Thursday to seek immediate jurisdiction in cases of alleged board order disobedience. A strike ballot would follow if the board declines. Reports also note protests against prohibition, office workers seeking better opportunities, a Spokane accident, a California railway incident, a chicken hatch near a locomotive, and a national memorial dedication to Abraham Lincoln along the Potomac River with remarks by a sitting president.
Two professional safe breakers used nitro glycerine to blow open the Shoshoni State Bank in Shoshoni about two am. They took 4500 in currency and silver and a $750 diamond ring owned by Mr. Stower. The building was wrecked, the safe demolished, and no clues were found. Insurance covers loss. Local speculation points to a tough gang in the county, with calls for enforcement to wipe them out.
New York City traffic is expected to ease as the Interborough Rapid Transit Company adds 246 trains to daily service. Officials say the expansion will reduce congestion and add about one hundred thousand trips for passengers, improving travel across the system.
In Los Angeles on May 1, Richard Olson his wife and child died in a car crash ten days ago. Relatives report two patents issued to Olson for safety devices and accident prevention connected to the fatal incident.
Washington May 31 Hoover assumed responsibility for establishing a reasonable price for goods during the wartime production drive. He directed that open price agreements among operators be illegal and that individual operators adhere to a fair price in their respective districts to avoid public misperception.
The notice lists wood pianos and price terms from Chas. Bi, Welle Muse Co Duaver. It provides available instruments, payment expectations, and likely shop details for buyers seeking information on piano offerings and associated costs.
A new bill to regulate future trading in grain exchanges was introduced by Senator Capper of Kansas. It mirrors core federal powers and shifts from taxation to Congress authority, backed by the agricultural bloc and Secretary Wallace, and referred to the agricultural committee.
Report from Ragland May 31 notes Lord Wall Arlington owned Captain Cattle winning the Derby in two minutes, two and four fifths seconds. Viscount Actor's Tamar and Croigangover finish second and third after Thirty Marsca led the start.
Harl Warren and Elizabeth Warren of Fremont County Wyoming mortgaged property in Riverton to A W Friday and Martha Friday of Pueblo County Colorado to secure 10000 with 10 percent per annum. Due to default the mortgage will be foreclosed by sale at the Fremont County Courthouse in Lander on June 10, 1932 at 11 a.m. Proceeds to pay the debt plus costs. mortgagees A W Friday and Martha I Friday.
Memorial Day observances were held by the Don Stough Post of the American Legion and the Thomas McCoy Post of the G A R. A 10:30 a.m. parade to the cemetery featured a band and veterans. Captain H G Nickerson, Civil War veteran, delivered the address and quoted Lincoln after a flower ceremony and rifle salute.
In San Francisco on May 11 , police pursue three men after a masked trio stopped the Wilkins family on an automobile ride. Mrs Arnie Wilkins was shot dead while her husband tried to resist and protect the two children. The husband was wounded by the attackers who fled with a small loot after an exchange of gunfire.
In Visalia California on May 31 B R Woods of Porterville drew a revolver from under his pillow, shot at a rattlesnake on his bed, and fatally wounded it. The shooter also struck a man named Anaky, with the blast, in a dramatic incident at home.
In Michigan on May 3 1931 officers of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Railway Shop Laborers prepare strike ballots for about 478 000 members and 75 000 non union workers. Voters will decide on wage cuts from five cents an hour with results due by late June. If rejected a strike could be called as early as July under the president of the Brotherhood and executive council decision.
Bus line begins operations on June 4 with routes from Lanier to Hibsleon and Hindhon to Arapahos. Fares listed at 1.00 between key towns. Departure points include Noble Motel at Lauder and Motel at Mivenbar. PRNRMAN.
Fragmentary notice notes a piano offer or request for a young girl. The text is garbled but hints at a domestic gift or instrument purchase. Names, dates, or clear entities are unreadable. remaining legible fragments suggest a local advertisement style from a past period.
The county coroner held an inquest into the killing of George Heard at Shoshoni after he shot at Deputy Northern who confronted him to arrest Heard for threats against his wife Mrs. Heard. Heard was killed in the ensuing exchange. the coroner's jury found the wounds were inflicted by Northern in self defense.
Washington May 31 The Ma Cumber plan was favorably reported by a 9 to 4 vote of the Senate Finance Committee. The effective date shifted from October 1 to January 1 after Senator Walsh said six months are needed to set up the bonus machinery. The Smoot plan for paid up life in lieu of other compensation was defeated. three Democratic members supported the Ma Cumber plan which includes changes like eliminating Indian settlements on reclamation projects.
British player Beaumish today defeated American champion Molla Bjurstedt in the third round of the Middlesex championship Women's Singles at Chiswick.
Reports from Hawaii describe continued eruptions around Kilauea with fresh activity at the Napan and Panay pits. Steam, smoke, and roaring lava vents scorch vegetation and light walls with flames, marking ongoing volcanic unrest since the prior eruption.
BAN ANTONTO Texas May 31 United States troops were placed on guard on t International bridge at Laredo following rumors of a contemplated attack on Tarai on the Mexican side of the river by rebel forces.
Washington May 4 Associated Press reports the Modern Low Bank will cut interest rates from six to five and a half percent effective tomorrow. Commlassance Lobdell explains the reduction stems from the flotation of 76 million dollars of 4 1/2 percent bonds whose prospects are now favorable, according to Toney.
Mrs Rockefeller McCormick asks the court to prevent her daughter Mathilda’s marriage to Mas Ow r in a state court filing dated May 31 from Chicago. The action targets the forthcoming wedding, seeking legal restraint and a court ruling on the matter.
By Associated Press dispatch May 31 officials in Warlington propose amending the current statute to permit a limited date for a specific action. The Republican conference voted to draft new provisions governing the conduct of the measure.
A garbled May Day wire report from New York yields a fragmented brief with scattered names and dates. The readable portions mention a headlined event and plans around a date in May, but essential details are missing or unreadable.
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