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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
4
On Good Friday London papers spotlight the temperance issue as possible total prohibition looms. Petitions urge suspension of intoxicants during the war, backed by merchants and workers while Cabinet may enforce measures under the defence of the realm act.
Peking reports say China again concessions in negotiations with Japan after Tokyo pressed for a treaty. China offers to waive jurisdiction over Japanese immigrants in south Manchuria except in land cases while Japan’s Hioki will present the proposal to Tokyo.
Washington officials say no delay will occur in deciding a course after receiving official reports from London on the death of Leon C. Thresher in the sinking of the British ship Falaba by a German submarine. If evidence shows the commander acted within international law, the matter will be pursued through diplomatic channels.
President Wilson appoints a 12 member aeronautics research committee authorized by Congress. Members include Brigadier General Scriven, Samuel Heber, Captain Mark Srvto, Holden Richardson, Charles D. Walcott, Charles Marvin, W B Sitratton, Newton, W F Durand, J Pupin, John Ware, and others. A parade escorted the group to the ceremony.
An act to reorganize the Heaton Maine road system was signed by Governor Curiatefeyan and becomes effective upon publication. The measure outlines official steps for the road reorganization and designates administration and funding timelines.
Illinois cabaret singer Florence Maxwell sues Elder J. B. Trout a Brethren church figure for 429000 alleging years of passionate wooing and defamation. The case centers on letters signed N R Bennett alleging an affair during Trout’s Chicago nightlife.
St Louis reports police begin wide investigation into a blackmailing gang. Officials seize a list with 15 names while probing potential victims. The inquiry started after a private detective raised the matter and led authorities to the case.
In rehearsals the conversation turns to reformers and cabaret life. Miss Maxwell accuses Rev. Mr. Trout of hypocrisy while noting she is a good girl despite worldly knowledge. She contemplates writing about superior people drawn to cabarets to critique reformers who remain loyal to such life.
Charleston April 3. A state official unpaid due to the legislature’s failure to appropriate funds seeks a loan while Gov Henry D Hatfield and Auditor John Durst await an AG opinion. Durst requests a record of expenditures. Across the state schools close or cut hours and National Guard units are mustered out as relief remains unseen.
In Washington March customs receipts totaled 19 640 325 the highest monthly total since the war began Treasury officials project year end customs near 210 million or 220 million with a 10 million gap. March total receipts reached 56 395 059 up 13 million from February while disbursements hit 61 308 702 creating a 9 000 000 approximate monthly deficit. Income taxes expected to trim the deficit in the next two months. General fund balance at March end stood at 351 589 611.
Officials of every steamship company rating out of New York harbor consider a wage rise for deck officers. The Neptune Association of Masters and Mates proposes increases for masters, chief officers, and other deck officers with scale changes outlined, aiming to raise monthly pay across ranks.
A garbled OCR snippet mentions Washington conditions, a country show, and a meet. Readable parts suggest a brief record of an event or notice with unclear names and dates. Further context needed to determine exact subjects or entities involved.
Mrs Florence Conklin Carman wife of Dr Edward Carman of Freeport faces a new trial for the murder of Mrs Louise Bailey in Nassau County. The May 10 date is set with Judge Abel Blackmar to preside. District Attorney Smith cites new evidence rivaling the maid Celia Coleman testimony but declines to detail it.
Read of strong push for liquor controls in provinces including Manitoba Ontario and Saskatchewan as political figures debate temperance policy. Premier Murray and other leaders weigh restrictive measures amid evolving public sentiment and regional differences.
Austin reports frost damage to the Elberta peach crop in Texas with heavy losses expected as recent cold weather harmed trees and fruit prospects. state agricultural officials assess impact and aid options.
Chicago faces a possible general strike as 2000 painters union members agree to arbitration after Samuel Gompers, president of the Federation of Labor, arrives to aid labor elevation. Plasterers also consent to arbitration while wagon drivers seek a 25 cent daily raise. Teamsters’ executive board warns of strike if denied.
Newport News April 1 two United States tugs from Norfolk navy yard arrived and moored at the German cruiser Prinz Eitel Friederich pier. Officials aboard and guards kept observers away as loading of stores began with no definite mission disclosed.
Robert Smith of Cleveland was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Mrs Grace Brelnhauser in Mich after he was to marry her last night. Smith fled the scene and later encountered Mrs Steinhauser in the county jail while serving a vagrancy sentence.
Washington April Jules Jusserand French ambassador informed the White House there had been an absolute misunderstanding about a reported interview. Alphaud secretary general of Paris was said to have published an unauthorized interview with the press, and the president had given no interview for publication. Alphaud’s visit was described as a social call.
A fogbound collision at sea leads to a libel suit as Orienne and the Leyland line face fallout. The United altay's teamahip ing of the eesien EeoF ee a Saturday night.
A high official will address attendees at a cemetery event on Vista Street. The program includes a brief invocation and known dignitaries are expected to attend.
Newcastle April reports German submarine U-10 sunk three trawlers the Gloxiana Jason and Nelfie with crews saved and towed ashore by fishing craft. The same day U-20 landed eleven men from the Norwegian ship Nor torpedoed in the North Sea. A Lisbon dispatch notes U-28 operating off Spain as London reports extend submarine range far from Gibraltar.
The British steamer Seven Seas of 632 tons was torpedoed off Beachey Head by a German submarine. All officers and 14 crewmen perished except the second engineer as the ship sank within three minutes after the explosion blew the hatches off and tore a hole in the side.
Telegrams from Las Palmas report the Hamburg American steamer Macedonia escaping British cruisers and sailing toward South American waters. The ship is laden with supplies intended for German warships.
A Reuters dispatch from Lisbon states the British steamer Bouthpoint was sunk by German submarine U-28 about 60 miles off Cape Finisterre. The crew, landed yesterday at Lisbon, were not lost in a storm as first reported.
Chicago April 2 U G Powell rate expert for the railroad commission testified at the Interstate Commerce Commission hearing on freight rates. He said seven percent is not too high a railroad return and some roads may earn more without proving excessive rates. Powell noted six western lines averaged 6.75 percent earnings, countering claims of inflated freight charges.
Police of France probe a fire aboard the steamship La Touraine. Experts say three large textile cases may have ignited, suggesting arson or accidental ignition not caused by an explosion. Investigators continue to question suspects as the vessel undergoes examination at Havre.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe quiet conditions at locations Htyma and Veix in April. Mentions of Mexicans and unclear events dominate the readable text, with no coherent actions or outcomes available for fuller summary.
Petrograd reports claim Russia and Austria proposed a separate peace without Germany. Turkish officials deny any mandate from Djavid Bey, while Geneva sources say Turkey seeks terms with the Allies.
London reports British admiralty statement detailing air strikes against German submarines at Hoboken near Antwerp and Zeebrugge. Sub Lieut Frank G Andree led a surface attack on submarines under construction at Hoboken, with four bombs dropped. Flight Lieutenant John P Wilson reconnoitered Zeebrugge, observed two submarines near the Mole, and dropped four bombs.
Rome reports Sir Arthur Paget, on a mission for Great Britain, stayed one night in The Idea Nacionale capitals and did not meet Italian officials. The Balkan talks at Bucharest and Sofia may hinge on Italy taking similar action, prompting questions about intervention strategy. London notes Union of South Africa forces have taken the German trading post Aus in southwest Africa near Luderitz and the Anare coast.
London reports describe fierce fighting on the Carpathians as Asian forces press through enemy lines near the Nisinen river. Austrian resistance remains stubborn with limited gains claimed by the central powers while the war office notes substantial results.
Berlin through London reports a heavy infantry fight in the Le Pretre forest between the Meuse and the Monell areas. The attacker broke through lines, pressed the enemy back, and gained possession of several houses as the battle continued through the night.
A damaged report states David Suarkey confessed to starting a fire that destroyed his home and killed his wife and baby. He allegedly admitted the motive and identified Sheriff Davis as involved.
A sea vessel battles fierce winds to reach harbor as crew steadies the ship amid crashing waves. The perilous voyage ends with the vessel safely docked and the crew unharmed.
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