Casper Daily Tribune Newspaper, August 2, 1920, Page 1

OVER Lodi in LE A NEW ADDITIONS “ARE EMBRACED IN LATE COUNT Over 2,000 Ignored by Uncle Sam in Corporate Lines Casper’s total population is over 16,000 it was learned to-|— day when the work begun in March of taking an’ indepen- dent census of Casper and its! suburbs not included in the city mits was concludedand’ the final re port was handed to M: P. Wheeler. / According to the Chamber of Com- merce count the population of Casper proper was about 14,200, The figures compiled for the various additions fol- low: Nelson's addition, 246; North Cas- per, 519; East Butler, 64’ jouth Butler, 127; Southwest Casper, 49; Mills-Baker, 229; living on Midwest grounds, 55—a total of 1,872. The Census announced as official by the government bureau at Washington, which contained np, corrections or addi- tions made by volunteer workers after it became evident that the first count ‘was erroneous, gives Casper a popula- tion of less than 12,000. > STRIKING COAL MINERS RETURN TO JOBS TODAY (By United Press) INDIANAPOLIS, Aug. 2.—Coal min- ers are returning to work in Thdiana and Illinois, according to word given eut today at the headquarters of the United Mine Workers. Md&t ‘of. the miners were idle last week on their jobs, it. was stated. The remainder will be at work within a day or two. They will produce all the, coal the country will need, it. was stited. and it. is up to the ralironds to haul the coal te the consumers, It is not the fault of the miners if the Fecple Co not get coal now, the statemeat said. CHICAGO TO PROBE PRICE MANIPULATION. (By Associated Press) CHICAGO, Aug.-2.—Judge Crowe, chief justice of the criminal court, rate the coal famine which thratens Chieago and determine wao--tlicer any persons are engaged in a_ criminal conspiracy to bring about a shortage to meptpaiate the price. MUSICIANS IN DENVER STRIKE DENY! ER, Aur. 2— 2.—No indications of a break in the deadlock between union musicians, who went on strike in Denver, and theater managers of the city, was in prospect today. All downtown theaters, except two small houses, were without music. part Pal one Had sates: John McFadden of the Ohio Oil com-| pany, of this city,.was one of the numer-| ous Casper visitors at the Frontier cele- bration at Cheyenne last week. to-) day directed the grand jury to imvesti-| pues WEATHER FORECAST Generally fair tonight and Tuesday except probably showers im extreme northwest portion; somewhat) warmer central’ portions tonight. fo north and VOLUME IV es ¢.0.P.H TEisie © headquarters here today. The statement said: $10,000 OFFERED JOE BECKETT TO FIGHT MELCHOIR, camcaco.. Fe saat er, ot $10,000 a perl glish Phabaats e champion; to box.Tony Melchoir of Chicago, was cabled to Charles Cochran, London’ promoter, who ‘has. Beckett tinder contract, by the Chicago boxer’s manager. ea NE ne NINTH MARQUIS OF QUEENSBURY CLAIMED TODAY (By’ Associated Press) JOHANNESBURG, Union . South Africa, Aug. 2.—Percy Sholto Douglas, ninth marquis of Queensberry, died here today. FLOUR PRICES TAKE BIG DROP MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 2.—Flour dropped 50 cents a barrel today, follow- ing a recession of 40 cents last Satur- day. New quotations for family, patent were $12.35 to $12.75 a berrel.’ | YANK CAPTIVE EXECUTED BY VILLA, RUMOR (By United Press) WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 2.—Jose Bruzas Perez of San Antonio, American citizen, is believed to have been executed by Francisco Villa, according to advices received by the state department today. (By “United Press) | CALEXICO, Cal., Aug. 2.—Early peaceful settlement of the Lower California. trouble was predicted teday on the arrival of commissioners if the de la Huerta government. will be permitted to retain the govern- ship, but ‘must agree to take orders from Mexico City and, close the saloons and fight immorality in Lower Califor. nia # JAP AND AMERICAN WARSHIPS OFF COAST. (By United Press.) SAN DIEGO, Cal., Aug. 2.—A Japan-| 4 ese warship and several American de- stroyers reported anchored off Ensen- ade today. Navy officiais reftse to comment on the move. ' Two regiments of Mexican federal Aroops will embark \for Ensenada Wednesday, the Mexican consul de clared. Gentumay will make a stand at Mexicali. REPAYMENT OF FEES ASKED BY FEDERALS. CALEXTIOO, Cal. Aug. 2.—The de- facto Mexican central government wilt demand repayment to it-ot any customs fees’ paid to the territorial government ~ It is understood that Gov. Canta of Gov. Cantu of the northern district of Lower California, it was announced ernment. merce commission, 16,000 PEOPLE IN CASPER COMMERCE SAYS (By "associated Press.) | MARION, Ohio, Aug. 2.—The claim of complete Republican ‘harmony | behind Senator Warren G. Harding on the League of \ Nations issue was made in an official statement by Harding “Chairman White of the Democratic national committee has Cribune ° w. No. os Eastbound No. 603 Westbound CASPER, WYo., MONDAY, ‘AUGUST 2, 1920 DEMOCRATIC NERVES HARDING CHIEF SAYS 'All Sections and Groups in Solid Accord on\t League Principles, Says Pertinent Statement Issued by Harding Camp —t undertaken to answer some questions recently addressed to Governor Cox. His statement is chiefly a complaint be- cause both Senator Hiram Johnson and Exx-President William H. Taft have ex- pressed approval of Harding’s position. It is easy to understand how such evi- dences of Republican unity are displeas- ing tb White, but it was‘not antiotpated ‘that: he would thus-early in the cam: paign make such a frank acknowledge- ment. Inasmuch as White has thus publicly and handsomely acclaimed that all ele- ments of Republicans are approving Harding's attitude, it may be added that he has sensed the situation with admir- today by M, G. Paredes, consular repre-; hotel of Greeley, Colo., sentative here for the provisional gov-|day on his way to Salt Creek where ho RAIL INCREASES BEING ADJUSTED EFFECTIVE BEFORE SEPTEMBER 1 (By Associated Press.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—Readjustment of the whole rate structure of {fie nation’s transportation systems was started today with a view to put- ting into effect by September 1 the freight, passenger, Pullman excess bag- gage and milk rate increases authorized last Saturday by the Interstate Com- ‘While tariff experts are working on general rate sched- ules, the carriers will make application to various state commisstons for ad- vances in intrastate rates to correspond to the 1u-w interstate rates. able perspicacity. Republicans of all/ sections and groups are solidly in favor of Harding's attitude. This is proved by thousands of letters and telegrams from every state.’’ IRISH SYMPATHIZERS TO SUPPORT HARDING. (By Associated Press.) MARION, Ohio, Aug 2.—Predicition | that Irish sympathizers will support Harding and Coolidge was made today by Representative Mason of. Illinois, one of thé leaders in the fight in con- gress for Irish recognition, In a state- ment from Harding headquarters after conferring jvith the Republican nomi nee. CHALLENGE FOR | CUP IS SENT BY | CANADIAN YACHT sociated Press) (By_As: f NEW YORK, Aug. 2,—Officials of the New York Yacht Club today acknowl- edged receipt of a telegram from Alex: | ander C. Ross, Canadian yachting en-) thusiasts, challenging for America’s cup in 1921, There is no indication of the probable attitude of the club. SANITARIUM AT. | OGDEN, UTAH, IS BURNED DOWN (By Associated Pros) | OGDEN, Utah, Aug. 2.—Fire’ origi-| nating in a dressing room of the Ogden Canyon Sanitarium at midnight ~, re- sulted in total destruction of the bulld- ings. The loss §8 estimated at’ $40,000. Firemen declare they were ‘unablé to verify ® report that two bathers were caught in the collapse of the walls. Mr. owner of the Canfiield is in Casper to- Ewing, has oil interests. i will probably ask for representation on | the state executive committee RMONY JARS Pera antares (By Associated Press.) DENISON, Aug. 2.—J. Frank Hanly, former governor ition candidate for president in 1916, and Dr. and Mrs. G. M. Baker of Kilgore, Ohio, were killed of Indiana and prohibi Sunday when a Pennsylvania mobile in which they were riding. NUMBER | 251 Crushing Offensive Is | PARIS, Aug. freight train struck the auto- (By Unitea GAGPER LEBIONNAIRES OFF FOR BIG CONVENTION Office Asked by Strong Meet; Three-Day A. majority of the delegates left f being eight to ten‘cars inthe party can Legion baseball, nine in which Lmorning fot Sheridan on the Burling: ton, via Billings. This fast nine will play a Sheridan team during the con; vention days of August 3, 4 and 5, and nrobably other legion nines. Carper will not ask much of the ozion convention this year, but the delegation is well prepared to repre- sent the interests of ex-service men in the central and ‘northern part of the state on all of the vital questions to be brought before the Jegionnaires this week. Casper and most of the central and northern posts of the legion will fight any attempt to change state head nuarters from Casper where they are now located. In keening with this policy, the Cas per delegation will aarge the election of Fred Dralle, post secretary of the George Vroman post, as state adjutant. With his election, the delegation will also urge that Peter Q. Nyce be named state commander in order that the state organization work in close harmony. When the Casper delegation” arrives in Sheridan it will be probably the best organized body of delegates at the meet- ing because every matter which is of interest to former service persons at the present has been thrashed out by the resolutions committee headed by D. W. Ogilbee and then approved by the post in opcn meeting. Sheridan has issued a report stating that it will not be out to “get” any offices in the state organization, but will bend its efforts largely to enter- taining visiting legionnaires while at- tending the convention, although it and for the election of some Sheridan man to the national convention. Qn the question of labor unions and land and mineral rights of ex-service persons, the Casper post has outlined Its ‘Intentions to be presented in reso- lutions to the state convention. Tn its resolution on labor the Casper Post will point out that there are mem- bers of the legion in every walk of life united upon a common ground of com- radeship and that the great object of the American Legion is to further and promote the welfare of all®*groups of our national life and not the especial welfare of any particular group or| groups.” The resolution will state that ‘‘we in- dorse and for this organization reaffirm, the! official, position taken upon this vital question by the national executive body of ‘the American Legion, and pub- cily declare the attitude of the, Ameri. can! Legion in Wyoming to be one of strict neutrality.in all lawfully con- ducted contests between employers and employes, at the same time asserting | the right and duty of the state execu tive body, the different posts and mem- bers of the legion, to act as exigencies and as conditions demand in the event of the use of un-American or unlawful methods by either party to such a dis- cute, or in event of & resort by either Party to open~violence imperilling tho peace and safety of the general popu- lation, deprecating ani disapproving, however, and for the yoming branch of the American Legion, absolutely dis- avowing responsibility or sanction of any acts by the state executive body, posis or individuals of the American Casper’s great delegation—forty-two strong—left this morning for Sheridan, Wvyo., to attend the second annual. American Legion convention, which opens in Wyoming's northern metropolis Tuesday. | forecast today by the department of ag- * WILL FIGHT EFFORT-T0 MOVE STATE. HEADQUARTERS Election of Fred Dralle as State Adjutant Will Be Only MAN DASHED T0 DEATH OFF 300 FOOT PRECIPICE: (By Associated Press) TWIN FALLS, Idaho, Aug. 2.—C. 1, én, 60; real éstate dealer, was ih- Stantly: killed 'Siinday when, he was t/t ried in a car over a 300-foot drop off a grade in Snake River canyon, near Blue Lakes. His wife and two other per- sons had left the car to’ walk up the grade shortly before the accident. Seaeeentes dee MESSENGER OF BANK ROBBED ‘OF BIG ROLL SES (By Associated Press) KANSAS CITY, Aug. 2.—Four negro bandits in a motor car today held up a negro messenger of the Troost Avenue Bank and escaped with a grip contain- ing $2,900 in cash and checks aggre- gating between $40,000 and $50,000. gels Oe lies AR BIG PARADE TO BE FEATURE OF FETE FOR COX DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 2.—Announce- ment of the formal program for next Saturday, notifying Governor James M, Cox of his nomination, was expect- jed today following a conference be- tween Cox and the Dayton arrange- ments committee. A. parade of visit- ing delegations is the principal event Delegation to Sheridan | Session Planned ite Sheridan in motor. cars, there ich Went overland. ~The Ameri+ there are many delegates left this ELECTIONS HELD IN MEXICO WITH MINOR DISORDER (By Associated Press) MEXICO CITY, Aug. 2.—Only a few minor disorders marked the congres- sional elections thruout Mexico, De- tailed reports. of the result are not yet available, but there were indica- tionss that the Liberal Constitution- alists, or the government party, was victorious. TURK TREATY TO BE SIGNED THIS WEEK, REPORT (By Associated Press.) PARIS, Aug. 2.—The_ treaty of peace between the allies and Turkey will be signed Thursday, according to newspapers here. COTTON CROP IS 4 scheduled to precede the. notification 74 PER CENT OF _ | aaaress of Senator Robinson of Ark- ansas ani the acceptance speech of Cox. NORMALIN U.S.| (By Associated’ Press.) WASHINGTON, Aug. 2.—A cotton crop of 12,519,000 bales this year was) riculture, basing its estimates on the condition of the crop on July 25, which was 74.1 per cent of normal. peek NE EXCAVATING IS STARTED The big steam shovel owned by the! Mill#Hutton company began work this morning breaking ground for the Wyo- ming National Bank building at’ the corner of Second and Wolcott streets, a Miss. Helen Carlson has returned from a trip to Cheyenne where she. at-| tended the Frontier Days celebration. DENVER, Aug. paralyzed following the strike of 1,100 wages, it was announced. Thousands walked to work. today. ness. Strikers are doing pickct Cuty a‘ THREE GIRLS ARE Three young women were injured, one seriously, when an automobile in which they were riding left the road at a bad turn in the highway which leads to the Elkhorn dance pavilion, Saturday night. The young women were members of a party returning from the dance. The car left the road.on the turn and turned over twice, it is stated. Miss" Josephing® Legion which amount to, or could be (Continued on Page 3) Miss Mischler, who was most seriously injured, was badly cut about the face, and a deep gash was.cut in one | (By Associated Pres: 2.—Polish plenipotentiaries appointed to nego- tiate an armistice agreement with representatives of the Rus- sion Bolsheviki governmen arrived today at Baronovitchi, where he armistice conference will be held. Strikebreakers will be imported to man cars under police protection, - bi POLES CROSS ENEMY - LINES TO NEGOTIATE FOR ARMISTICE PACT Continued While Bok- sheviki Lay Cards on Table Insisting on Big Concessions; Poland Stands Out for | Independence in Peace Terms Press.) PARIS, Aug. 2.—The Bolsheviki demand the followim peace terms from the Polish armistice delegation, scoording 6 dispatches received here today: The Poles must renotince claims to + Vilna, Minsk, Grodno and Cholm; must surrender all war materials and sevén bet cent of the nation’s total coins stock; must submit to military occupa: tion for five years and Russia eat be allowed to take over Polish coal and Salt mines as security for soviet admin- istration in that country until 1921, aft- er which the Poles would be allowed to decide on a future form of govern- tent. WARSAW FORTIFIED AGAINST RED ADYANCE (By United Press.) LONDON, Aug. 2.—Russian forces are only 58 miles from the important Polish city of Lemberg, according to a ineverteo dispatch. Bolshevik . losses have been heavy, and including a chief ye tite the statement said. is feared that the Reds plan to ac- conte the Polish disaster before im- posing drastic peace terms. ‘The. people of "Warsaw are throwing tp earth works on All aldes: of the*city 4is ‘the “Red: armies advanoe. Women soldiers are fighting the Reds. Polish armistice delegates will demand the following peace terms: That Poland remain independent; sec- ond, disarmament; third, that the armies shall stand on the Lloyd George line of demarkation when the armistice ‘is signed. GERMANS MOYE TO PROTECT FRONTIER (By United Press.) PARIS, Aug. 2.—Germany has issued orders for troops to be sent to the Eastern Prussia frontier in case the Poles and Bolsheviki forces carry their warfare across the boundary. RUMANIA CALLS ON REDS TO MOVE ON VIENNA, Aug.’ 2.—Rumania has served an ultimatum upon soviet Rus- sia giving the soviets three days to withdrawn their troops from Rumanian territory, says a Belgrade dispatch to- day. LONDON, Aug. 2.—Hot fighting along the River Narew, in the region northwest of Warsaw, was reported today. FLOUR PRICE AT = MILLS BREAKS (By Associated. Press) FORT WORTH, Aug, 2,—Flour prices fell $1 a barrel at the local milis today. Also bakers who last Tuesday advanced the price of bread 2 cents a loaf, today recalled the increase, DENVER TRAM WORKERS STRIKE CAR SERVICE SUSPENDED TODAY (By United Press.) 2.—The Denver street railway system was. completely union employes yesterday for higher Jitneys are doing a thriving busl- t the car barn and company offices. AUTO TAKES DOUBLE TURN INJURED shoulder which required a number of stitches to close. Miss Nina Nelson was bruised and slightly cut but was able to retiirn to her home today. Eads sustained minor injuries and is still in the hospital today, but will be able to return ta her home tomorrow. A similar accident happened at the same turn in the } road last week, It is stated, but no one was injured. | PRE NR Ss rene