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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1909
Page
5
Washington report says Mrs Pierre Lorillard second wife of a tobacco magnate killed herself by turning on gas jets in the family mansion bathroom. Letters to relatives and friends hint at planned self destruction. Coroner Dr Nevitt states the death is due to death by own action by asphyxiation.
In New York on March 26 reports spark debate over whether tenor Enrico Caruso has lost his voice. Caruso denies the claim stating a cold keeps him from performing. He appeals to his doctor and valet for confirmation while audiences note missed appearances at the Metropolitan Opera.
Aberdeen March 26 Lead High School letters Prof Smith coach of the Normal basketball team seeking a game here soon. They call the Normal boys their strongest rivals for state championship honors and believe their high school squad could win the title.
Maj. Guy R. Edie U S A is chosen as physician and surgeon to the president as official recognition of the Society for the Promotion of Anti Fat. Edie devised a successful fat reduction remedy while in charge of the army dispensary in Washington. His method drew many officers and even Secretary Taft reportedly shed pounds following his guidance.
George Cortelyou former secretary of the treasury under Roosevelt was elected today president of the People's Gas Company of New York City. He previously led the Treasury Department and now assumes the top post at the utility.
In New York on March 26 Miss Grave McConnell, a bee representative, attempts to cure famed pianist Jan Tenace Pederewicki of rheumatism crippling his hands. The sensational scene unfolds as doctors and crowds watch.
A company took two dozen bees to the Manhattan hotel to persuade the musician to be stung as rheumatic treatment. Miss McConnell promoted bee stings after their use at Roosevelt Hospital for rheumatic patients. Paderewski refused to be stung.
Aberdeen South Dakota March 26 representatives of Masonic bodies appointed a committee to secure plans and specifications for a new temple to cost one hundred thousand dollars on the site of the present temple. Once the committee reports funds will be actively sought.
Authorities pursue a gang that robbed Helmquist state bank early Sunday, taking 760 in cash and currency. No suspects yet, though reports of suspicious figures pour in. Residents remain on edge as fear of a repeat attempt grows and police stay vigilant.
Brookings March 26 Governor R S Vessey and the board of regents will visit for the closing day of the school of agriculture They will address the student body on the occasion and discuss graduation events with faculty and officials.
A Japanese man Gungori Aoki and Helen Gladys Emery plan a wedding outside Portland amid local opposition. District attorney warns of jail if seen together, citizens threaten ostracism and tar and feather actions. Reports say Boise may host the ceremony while Tacoma officials vow protection if they travel there.
Uncle Sam seeks men for civil service clerk posts across Montana with exams today. Two positions on the Crow Reservation at $980 yearly require applicants to be unmarried and present for certification.
Rapid City business group forms Protect Stream to guard Rapid Creek fish resources and deter dynamite and traps. A $50 reward for violators is offered. officers include James Halley president J L Soule secretary and E C Baken treasurer. Depu ty wardens will be appointed along Rapid Creek and notices placed to deter infractions. Penalties include a $100 fine or 30 days jail or both.
In Washington on March 26 Representative Fordney of Michigan and Adam Byrd of Mississippi clashed during discussion of the Payne bill. Fordney denounced the lumber tax cuts as unfair while Byrd pressed the question of the lumber trust. Exchanges ended with apologies as Republicans defended protection and accused Democrats of fiscal deficit tactics.
New York March 25 Mrs William K Vanderbilt Jr and Mrs Arthur S Burden appear in the Motel Plaza ballroom for a Leila Day Nursery benefit. Mrs Vanderbilt poses in tableaux and Mrs Burden dances. Many society matrons and young women are to take part.
J. L. Fox of St. Paul travels to discuss printing papers and suffered an injury when his motor car sparking mechanism misfired while bringing the car from Rapid City to Sturgis. His hand finger was damaged as he cranked the sparker until his arm tired.
A worker in a traveling trade injured a finger when it slipped into a clip. He drove 25 miles to Sturgis for medical care where the severed end was dressed. He remains in pain but able to work and discuss price concerns for paper prints.
Washington March 23 Champ Clark minority leader accused the Ways and Means committee of omitting testimony from the public record. He cited evidence from leather trade representatives claiming Republicans preferred secrecy. The house showed no reaction as the claim was made H H Stewart Whitwood county assessor was in the city.
In New Brunswick on March 23 Frederick Lang was hanged for the murder of Katie Gordon in Piscatawaytown. The state had abolished the gallows for death by electric chair, but Lang’s sentence preceded the new law.
Final steps for ending the government telegraph workers strike in Paris were completed today. Strikers are re instated and leaders will not face punishment from authorities.
Archdeacon Emery of the California Episcopal diocese faces a broken family as his daughter Helen plans to marry Grigori Aoki, a Japanese house servant. The archdeacon left the home, Mrs. Emery sells goods to fund the wedding, and the ceremony is planned in Tacoma. Aoki’s whereabouts are unclear with claims he is in Stockton. the elder Emery condemns the match.
Advices from Vienna report Russia formally accepts Austria's annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Diplomats credit the move with authority and expect it to ease tensions among the great powers over the Balkan question.
The Hamburg rode a heavy sea last night as Kermit Roosevelt suffered seasickness. The rest of the party, including Siasconsett born Ham, were reported in good health. President Roosevelt had a hearty breakfast and read in his state room after the meal.
In Jacksonville on March 2 the Board of Education declared a recess from class to hear Ambassador James Bryce. Teachers and scholars were invited to attend the talk by the envoy.
The Peace Society of New York will host a musical peace festival at Carnegie Hall tonight to celebrate world peace and show New York as an international city. It caps several public events held in February and March.
Police recover the $10 000 ransom paid for Billy Whitla and return it to his father. J S Boyle, identified as the plot creator, is to be tried in Pennsylvania for kidnapping. Mrs Boyle, once using the name Helen Faulkner, faced with blackmail charges in Ohio. extradition not ordered. Jail terms range 1 to 5 years or fines up to $1 000.
Cleveland grand jury returns a joint indictment against James S. Boyle and his wife for blackmail. True bills rest on the last letter demanding ransom for the Whitlaad’s return.
Springfield Ohio March 25 local police say after the Cleveland prosecution of Boyles they will bring him here to plead to forgery charges committed in this city.
Sharon Ohio March 25 The district attorney says he will attend the Boyles trial regardless of Cleveland DA. Boyles has consented to return to Sharon without extradition formalities.
The Sabbath Day has its inning before the assembly codes committee today. No less than ten bills involving the observance of the Sabbath day are before the committee.
W H Filis, a New York promoter tied to Abyssinia trade talks, rode a day coach negro compartment through Texas. When he moved a sleep car section, white passengers left. he refused to leave the Pullman. Sheriff summoned. Ellis later obeyed but said he would sue the Southern Pacific and the Pullman company for damages.
Rev W C Houts resigns from ministry to start a third local newspaper in Woessington Springs D He has purchased a complete outfit for a democratic paper and plans to publish soon
Belgrade reports Crown Prince George Karageorgevic renounces his rights to the throne and will live in Paris. The move follows recent royal family tensions and a fatal beating of a servant, with public opinion favoring removal and a delay in departure efforts.
Chicago reports McDermott disowns his daughter Anna who claims marriage to a New York millionaire amid the Whitla kidnapping case. Mercy and Mercer handles increase security as authorities move prisoners to Mercer with guards to avert violence.
Johnson Brothers and John Whlack staked mineral claims about a mile west of town. Four placers were assayed in Rapid City Denver and Chicago labs. Result No 4 shows 40.67 percent iron, another parcel 12.84 percent iron, plus small gold percentages and other ingredients. Experts urged systematic exploration as surface samples imply richer ore underground.
Abeaanier Michaelson partner of Fischer Josen faces Supreme Court trial today. He was indicted with Fischer Hansen and was submitted to a bar association committee seeking his disbarment.
New York reports a surge in monthly railroad and industrial securities with total offerings around 14.5 billion dollars, well above last year’s 7.0 billion. Long term bonds dominate as short term notes fade, signaling improving financial conditions and active loan portfolio adjustments.
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