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Newspaper
Laramie Boomerang
Location
Laramie, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1921
Page
1
Rioting blacks and whites clash in Tulsa leading to numerous deaths and injuries. Governor proclaims martial law as state troops rush in while fires threaten the city. By late afternoon fire chief reports the blaze contained.
Cruze with J McCoy, adjutant general of the Wyoming National Guard under Carey regime, resigns to devote time to his ranch near Ravenpole. Gov. Reed appoints KH. Whitay of Douglas to fill the vacancy. Whitay formerly commander of the American Legion post in Douglas and WWI veteran of the Ninety First division, awarded a commission as second lieutenant from the Officer Training School at the Presidio.
June 1 in Toca criminal court Joseph Chery Reginald Locke and Thomas Cole pleaded guilty to robbing Denver bank messengers of 28000 dollars weeks earlier. They were sentenced to life imprisonment at the Colorado state penitentiary and will begin serving immediately. None commented on the judge's decision.
Washington June 4 The Supreme Court laid down principles that will guide cases from states against railroads under federal control. Penalties for violation of state laws by railroad federal operation were declared void. The court held that railroads are not subject to state law in these circumstances and that director general operates under federal authority.
A local poppy sale raised 79 dollars toward relief for war orphans. Organizers say proceeds will support the War Orphans Fund and honor veterans.
The senate approved a navy expansion, voting 38 to 0 to authorize a force of 120000 and to raise the pay appropriation by 15000000 over the house plan, reflecting strong support for larger naval strength.
A partial report traces a directive from Commander Maria Cortell to the Wonny Day fund headquarters in New York and mentions future routing to Prange Forest retgers ty wake weekly re turk of DHMe FLONINE places.
Washington report notes rate revisions underway after a conference between President Harding and Interstate Commerce Commission members. Railroads act voluntarily after wage reductions by the railway labor board. Fruits and vegetables from the west may see the first lower rates.
Poles threaten a terror reign in Upper Silesia as insurgents plan dynamite attacks on German public buildings and homes. German troops report capturing a Polish trench then retreating, citing defense only as they face Polish forces.
Denver reports the death of Henry R. Wolcott a western pioneer and millionaire aged about seventy five. He was a longtime figure in Colorado and Wyoming, a member of a pioneer American family and widely known among residents.
London sensational piece cites Sir James Cantlie saying women scream because a rat carries disease and men spread plague by bringing it home. Cantlie blames female horror instinct as divinely granted and urges continued screaming to avoid contamination.
Railroad executives express disappointment over a labor board wage cut of 400 million dollars yearly, far below the 600 million dollar increase granted to employees last year. Union leaders offer no comment on the slash.
The intramural track meet at the university was held with seven teams entered and records expected to fall. Separately the wage cuts affect about two million workmen with track laborers taking about 81 cents an hour less and passenger trainmen about 18 dollars per month.
Sweden faces severe trade drops with a sharp rise in protested bills and bankruptcies. Unemployment climbs above twenty percent as manufacturers report reduced output and hours cut, while eight hour day limits hamper productivity and coal demand falls.
The Supreme Court rules that Lincoln Nebraska Gas and Electric Co must refund excess charges collected since September 1910 and from 1911 onward, rejecting the company's claim against the local ordinance. Also notes a coal price cut and Idaho Wyoming mining production figures.
A brief note reports Kelly hit his ninth home run of the season in today’s game. The article mentions a June 1 date and references a matchup against Philadelphia with Bates Huthh contributing a key rally, framing the moment as a notable circuit clout at the venue.
Washington June 1 Marshall Reynolds of Kemmerer Wyoming was named by President Harding to be collector for the state. Other nominations include Scott P. Bone to governor of New and G C Pond as reevaluator of funds at Maasa Colorado.
A rough, OCR damaged time-stamped recap notes last year as the Yanks won in the American League with a decisive third and fourth inning rally against Washington. It mentions Milwaukee, Detroit, Cleveland, and Philadelphia in varied contexts with players like Hellman and Sealand contributing notable hits.
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