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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
President Huerta issues a decree making every day through year end a legal holiday to curb bank runs. Banks including London and Mexico are spared deposits until January 2, 1915, to restore public confidence, with only the Bank of London and Mexico taking no deposits.
In Columbus Ohio President Wilson Amendment seeks nationwide abolition of liquor traffic. A memorial signed by 25 committees emerged from the Anti Saloon League demonstration on the capital steps in Washington on December 10. It grew from the League of America convention in Columbus and temperance forces held November 19 to 24.
President Wilson on Monday released a letter to Secretaries Garrison and Daniels denouncing officers who took part in the Military Order of the Cabrio winter activities. The note addresses administration policies in the Philippines and related matters.
In the capital of Guinea a large fire destroyed a warehouse and many other buildings as sugar meant for exportation was burned. Emergency crews battled the blaze, with officials noting extensive damage to storage and infrastructure in the commercial district.
George Taylor a 60 year old traveling salesman from Trenton escaped death when suspended from a bridge over Rancoas creek as a train passed. He was jarred into the water below by the train and later died of shock while being taken to a hospital.
Nearly a thousand workers at William H Taubel hosiery mills in Kensington, mostly women, walked off Monday after notices of a 2 percent pay cut effective after January 1.
Mrs Spencer Penrose announced the engagement of her daughter Miss Gladys Villiers McMillan to Count Paul Cornet of Brussels. Penrose is described as one of the wealthiest copper magnates in the region.
Official reports show one death per 100000 tons of coal mined in six WV counties during eleven months of 1914. The data originate from Charleston records and reflect safety outcomes in the state’s coal industry.
Local authorities demand resignation after alleged lynching in the Cleve Culblertson murder case leaving three Bas Bews victims. Community leaders push for accountability as investigation continues and calls for reform grow.
Cleveland Ohio Judge Lawrence presides in common pleas court as a ruling is expected Monday on a local case. The proceedings focus on procedural matters and potential upcoming hearings in the matter before the court.
A wedge of Mexican federal troops swept into rebel territory cutting telegraph lines south of Juarez to isolate General Francisco Villa's 6,000 rebels in Chihuahua. The advance from Ojinaga aimed to disrupt communication between Villa's forces at Chihuahua and the Juarez base.
General Francisco Villa said he would follow the United States suggestion on foreigner rights in Mexico. He named a committee to inventory property of expelled Spaniards and pledged indemnity for Spaniards who did not back the Huerta administration.
The Mexican government has sought money in Europe to cover January interest payments on its obligations but has so far been unsuccessful.
Sir William Crookes as newly elected president of the Royal Society is noted among pages detailing his eminent status in chemistry. The item highlights his titles and rank, underscoring his prominence in science.
Portland officials announce an emergency program to provide jobs for 1,000 unemployed men in Portland. Singles receive eight hours for two days per week, while married men get three days per week at nine dollars a day.
A Hindu individual named Venocouve, also styled as BO. Herbes Hiindu, faced a deportation order issued on Friday. The case details remain unclear due to garbled OCR text, but the deportation action was formally ordered.
Belief runs strong among residents and miners that Lopez fled from the Utah Apex mine at Bigham Utah after the killings of J Hulsey and Tom Manderich. Authorities and locals note many escape avenues may have existed but none found hours after the incident.
Financial impoverishment and discontent among rebel bands have left the Provisional Government in a dire position. In Mexico City Huerta's regime shows effort by securing small payments to staff on pay day, while widespread loans seem unlikely. Observers note Mexico's wealth and Huerta's readiness to seek funds wherever possible.
Scores of independent telephone companies in the United States welcomed a Justice Department agreement. The deal would grant use of thousands of miles of lines operated by Bell and its affiliates, though few independents expect courts to force Bell to share access.
The fragment mentions Eleanor Wilegm daughter of the president and Mire Kittie MW Anahuts a widow linked to influence in local appointments near Pure Washlagtes, Pe. The wording suggests social connections affected official choices in the area.
Washington reports Senator Weeks introduces the Gillette bill at the Senate request from Massachusetts to give Congress authority over marriage and divorce.
Federal Judge Carpenter appoints W. Willard as receiver for Jobe Bvarts private tank at Pisin Beld amid disputed ownership and control issues. The action seeks to preserve assets and resolve claims among interested parties.
Reports from Sydney describe a sudden volcanic eruption on Ambrim in the New Hebrides group. Craters exploded with flames and lava, streams cut off villages, and two molten torrents joined to form an inland island. about 660 natives are reported dead.
A court prolonged the Missouri rate case hearings by suspending decrees that dismissed injunctive orders. The ruling keeps the rate reduction in place through January 10 as the suit moves forward in the morning session.
The report notes the loss of two lives and the destruction of a century-old semaphore tower once a key signaling station between the fleet and the admiralty in pretelegraph days.
Major Amos B. Shattuck of the Fifteenth Infantry died Saturday at Camp Gregg, Bayamboang, Philippines. A West Point graduate, class of 1881, his death was reported as indirect.
Mere Marshall Wilder, wife of author and entertainer Marshall P. Wilder, died in a New York hospital. The obituary notes her long career and marriage, translating into a brief record of her passing.
Fragmentary notice describes a January 3 reception at Weebington for Misa Marie Peary and companion, with unclear phrases indicating a social event or membership entry. Named individuals appear in scattered, garbled form.
Estimates presented to Congress total 280000 for Yellowstone Park improvements including 27500 for Cody to park road widening and 2500 for park to Jackson Hole. Another 100000 for widening inside the park to Jackson Hole and 106000 to widen routes to Belt Line for auto use. Wyoming survey from General Office 33620 with 50000 for new implements. Continuing irrigation works of reservation 25000.
Frank Welty, Dubois storekeeper, finds parcel post cheaper than rail and overland freight for beans. Bybee & Beard, mail contractors on the Dubois to Fort Washakie route, regret losing his business as Welty ships 1,200 beans from Powell by parcel post amid cost concerns.
Ray Montgomery of Gillette was convicted of white slavery and sentenced to two years and six months. The court granted a new trial request and the appellate bond was raised.
J. T. Bell, a wealthy rancher, arrived in the city on the 10th after spending time at a camp eleven miles east. Me Hquahm, who left the camp on the 7th for his ranch forty miles north, had not been heard from by the 10th.
Dick Edwards a ranch man aged forty five was thrown from a wagon. A frightened team bolted and dragged him to death as Edwards’ arm caught in the reins and he could not free himself. The accident occurred on a lonely road and the body was not found for several hours.
Boston promoter Charles B. Duffy touts a Clearmont Buffalo line now under construction as part of a new railroad route across half of Wyoming. The plan aims to connect Burlington Chicago and North Pacific lines via a belief in future completion and expanded rail service.
President Wilson has released from withdrawal a 160 acre tract in the Greybull field to allow the Greybull Oil Company to continue developing natural gas for Basin. The action restarts exploration and production efforts in the area.
Jobo Smith reports a fine spectrum of bobcats captured near Elk Creek Basin. He trapped them with set snares while working near town, believing several of the animals were within a mile of the area.
Report notes a shipment of Wyoming cattle valued around one hundred thousand dollars moving by rail. The article mentions Big Piney and market activity, with several farmers and traders named in connection to the load and transit.
Reports from Cody to Sheridan describe trains stalled by heavy weather and a runabout destroyed by fire. Incidents include elk killing charges, a $60 assault fine in Laramie, and a fatal accident involving a Wrench flame manager. Officials note road work progress and quarantine changes for sheep, with multiple county actions and a $10,000 bond connected to a court case.
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