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Newspaper
Garland Globe
Location
Garland, Utah, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1908
Page
2
A garland of lighter items and stray jokes from the Garland Globe notes a subscription price list for 1 year at 1.60 and six months at 0.76, with ads and editor note by J A Wixom. It features quips about a college deterrent to marriage, a Nicaragua electrical plant, deaf persons in the U S, and a Clark University ghost fund with a plea for ghost tips.
The article notes Mulai Hafid's pledge to ignore the Algeciras convention, with European powers watching closely. It mentions London accepting blind massage as a profession, with doctors often preferring it. Japan previously restricted masseurs to the blind, and Yokohama reports 900 of 1,000 masseurs being blind.
A California architect foresees 100 story buildings in the future. He imagines a man riding an elevator to the top may bid friends goodbye as if departing for Europe. The note adds that lunch would need to accompany him unless elevators include private diners.
A New York man was sentenced to jail and a hefty fine for contempt of court. The piece notes how some avoid rash statements, recalling an Irish lawyer who concealed his feelings when accused of contempt. It contrasts Swiss presidential elections with the lack of publicity concerns in campaign funding debates.
A woman in New York whose clothes caught fire acted amid extreme agony to shield her children, pushing them away and locking the door to spare them. The Carnegie commission, however, questions the presence of heroes in such deeds.
A cryptic note suggests waiting on Prof. McCoy's experiments before investing in risky ventures like a five cent gold mine with a promised rise to $1.10. The writer hints at transmutation of metalse and proposes buying scrap iron as a safer bet while observing results.
The article cites praise for the invincible armada and argues such compliments can reveal how to avoid mistakes in war. It asserts a belief that war may be unlikely and stresses avoiding giving others chances to gain advantage or favor, reflecting tensions and caution in policy thought.
A report claims Lhasa will connect to the outside world by telegraph, forming a Tibetan newspaper. The piece notes the shift from celestial calm as locals learn to send ten word messages and read morning updates about fires such as Chen Lung's barn in Hast Hankow.
About 300 armed men attacked Eddyville at 1 a.m. Sunday, whipping 10 men including Police Judge C W Rucker and former city marshal Laser Woods. County Judge W L Crumbaugh was warned that his immunity depends on friendship with the tobacco growers. Only tobacco man visited was J M Bradshaw, ordered to close a billiard hall.
Washington reports quote cablegrams from London and St Petersburg casting doubt on Germany s sincerity about Balkan affairs and a North Sea treaty. Baron Sternberg German ambassador in Washington says the statements imply Germany blocks reforms in Macedonia and hints at a secret Germany Austria Turkey pact, which he calls false and unfounded.
Frank H. Hitchcock, first assistant postmaster general, ended his government service Saturday and handed his resignation to the president Monday. He will direct Taft’s presidential campaign from Washington after a short vacation, with headquarters to be in the city. He will be succeeded by Dr. Charles M. Grandfield, currently chief clerk.
San Francisco banker R E B Ragland, president of the Citizens State Bank now suspended, was sentenced by Police Judge Conlan to six months in prison for displaying a revolver in a rude and threatening manner to depositor J Pomansky who sought his funds. An additional three months was added for carrying a concealed weapon, with Ragland’s attorneys filing an appeal.
In Washington a failed effort occurred on Saturday during consideration of the legislation to raise surveyor-general salaries. The Utah post would have increased from 2000 to 4000 dollars. Representative Howell spoke in favor, criticizing members for boosting their pay while denying raises to others.
B F Yoakum head of the Stock Island railroad Wnes spoke at the State Association of Commercial Societies in Fort Worth addressing Texas growth. He said only acceptance of the governorship would release his efforts to develop the state and claimed he could bring five million people to Texas in four years if governor.
Dispatches report Armenian protest against Sultan's war plans as Turkish reserve forces gather in Van and Mush and proclamations urge resistance. A famine looms in Asia Minor, while Turkish revolutionary agitation grows. Russian authorities register horses in the Caucasus and troops concentrate on Persian frontiers amid tensions.
In Washington Mr Kalney argues the Standard Oil trust can afford to pay a 29 million dollar fine. He calls for removing the fifteen cent tariff on petroleum and admitting Russian oil to strike at Standard Oil, accusing the trust of courting protection from the Republican party when threatened.
In Denver the jury found Beatrice Gordon not guilty of murder in the case of Deputy Sheriff W C Shirley. Gordon testified she lived with Shirley as housekeeper for years and planned to leave that night. She claimed constant abuse, and that he urged her to kill herself during a struggle over a revolver, which discharged and killed Shirley. The jury deliberated under an hour.
A brutal murder occurred last Saturday night in Scofield when Louis Longa beat Austrian Jerry Bertz to death with a six foot two by four bar inside a saloon. Bertz’s skull was crushed near the eye and base of brain, and his neck broke after the fatal blows. Hertz ejected the killer from a building where a dance was ongoing, the assault a revenge for the prior act.
Baron Gorō Takahira, newly arrived Japanese ambassador to Washington, said in New York that war between the United States and Japan would be the most inhuman event in history. He stated the Japanese people know nothing of a breaking of the long cordial relations and called talk of war utterly unintelligible to him.
Two Penn avenue houses collapsed after flood weakened foundations. David Reed, 50, a steamboat fireman, and Edward Hobbes, friend, missing since Monday. Reed last seen entering the ruin. Hobbes believed to have gone with him. City workers search ruins. bodies not found.
Meridian reports three tiny Mississippi communities Mossville Service and Soyo demolished by a Friday tornado. Deaths cited range from six to ten with six likely correct. The small towns, scattered dwellings, and wreckage littered fields and trees along the path.
Washington reports a near completion of a debt settlement for the Dominican Republic. Creditors will take 80 percent in bonds and 20 percent in cash from a 4 million pool, with bonds at 98 percent, 5 percent interest, and a 40 year term. Redemption possible after ten years at 102 percent, reducing annual interest to 1 million and leaving 200 thousand for redemption.
A Friday morning tornado swept through Tyler destroying ten homes and wrecking twelve buildings. C. A. Francis, aged 28, his wife and one-year-old child died, Mose Lee aged 80, and Mrs. Francis were among the deceased. Six others were seriously injured including Irwin Franklin and four Franklin children.
The sixteen battleships led by Rear Admiral Evans sailed past Valparaiso on Friday afternoon en route to Callao Peru. Thousands from across Chile witnessed the passage as President Montt and top officials welcomed the ships and the Chilean fleet saluted in return. The line of ships included the Chilean cruiser Chacabuko and five destroyers.
A Thursday brawl at the correctional institution on Randall's Island left Meyer O'Shansky, 15, dead from stab wounds and three other youths seriously hurt as about twenty boys fought. Raefello Sfonza, also 15 and under guard there, is charged with delivering the fatal wound.
Secretary of War Taft awarded diplomas to 108 United States Military Academy graduates at West Point. He warned that the military must remain subordinate to civilian government and urged the new second lieutenants to keep their mouths shut and obey orders, underscoring duties amid their Army careers.
New York Mrs Cora F Trow caused consternation at a West End Women's Republican club meeting by saying women must learn to hold legal elections in their own clubs before demanding ballots. She argued women vote for officers based on appearance or dislike of opponents and urged study of ethics to vote intelligently.
Milan soprano Miss J Trabellini, claiming to seek engagement at the Metropolitan or Manhattan opera houses, faces deportation after immigration authorities ruled on Friday. She had been admitted twice before and, on a third visit two weeks ago, was detained at Ellis Island for investigation.
Washington reports a subcommittee of the house committee on naval affairs was told by several naval officers that Congress must authorize recruiting 4000 enlisted men and about 100 officers to raise the marine corps to its required quota. The expansion aims to complete marine guards for vessels about to be commissioned and to relieve personnel in tropical climates.
Meetings were held Sunday by the Retail Butchers' Association Harriers' union and barber parlor owners to support health authorities in eradicating rats and related plague dangers as warm weather returns. Institutions agreed to lend assistance to the crusade.
Joseph Mulhall, 10, told United States Commissioner Foote that his father James T. Mulhall is not a criminal. The elder Mulhall is accused in Minnesota produce swindle cases tied to Niccolet Creamery of Minneapolis and is said to be a fugitive in Canada. Jacob Nathanson, detained for the same offense, fights extradition.
Senator Nixon of Nevada urged President Roosevelt on Monday to address the Goldfield situation. He said mines are filling with workers and work continues, while copper property closures have flooded the western labor market. Nevada state constabulary to be ready March 7 as troops retire.
New York Attorney General William S. Jackson said he will seek the appointment of a receiver for Mutual Reserve Life Insurance. Based on a state insurance report, the company is insolvent with a deficit of 1,717,114 dollars and questions on policy legality were raised.
John F. Randolph, treasurer of the Edison Manufacturing Company, linked to Thomas A. Edison as president, killed himself in the cellar of his New Valley Way home in West Orange, New Jersey on Monday. Authorities believe temporary insanity. Mrs. Randolph also attempted suicide upon learning of the tragedy.
Acting Secretary Oliver ordered a company of infantry from Fort Gibbon Alaska to Fairbanks to preserve order during a mining strike. Telegrams report open air meetings and violent threats by striking miners. Fairbanks, a mining hub of 7000 to 8000 people, lies 155 miles from the fort, reachable by sled in four to seven days.
United States district court losed against American Express for alleged violation of postal laws by carrying a first class letter from Belton Texas to Cincinnati without postage. The case, filed by District Attorney McPherson, targets carriers for noncompliant handling of first class mail.
Washington reports a comprehensive employers liability bill introduced by Senator La Follette and Representative Sterling to address the Supreme Court ruling of June 11, 1906 declaring the prior employers liability act unconstitutional. The bill has endorsements from major railroad labor brothershoods.
Farmers Are the Victime, Springheld O The Farmers Co operating Harvesting company of America an organization by William N Whitely known as the Reaper King has fallen into receivership C Olinger named by the court to act as receiver The concern was incorporated five years ago after the binder trust the International Harvester company circulated large stock sales to farmers nationwide.
Message from Admiral Simpson of Chilean Navy aboard Ciacabuco reports Admiral Evans in better health. Evans’ fleet has moved through the Strait of Magellan toward Callao via Volnares, with delivery from Talcohuano dated February 12. The front line communicates that everything is going on well and Evans is improving.
It is reported a bomb was found under the landing stage King Carlos used after landing on the day of the assassination, failing to detonate due to a fuse defect. Many visited the late home of a deceased messenger to donate to his mother in law for the children’s support, while a department store proprietor opened a 1000 subscription and offered free use of his house.
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