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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1908
Page
3
Congressman Thomas Wilfin appeared in justice court for a preliminary hearing on charges of shooting Louis Lundy. He pleaded not guilty and was bound over to the grand jury in $1,000 bond. Lundy testified in court.
Major McLaughlin met with leaders at White Horse Thunder Butte and Cherry Creek to discuss opening a twelve mile wide strip along the northern border of the Cheyenne River reservation and cede Schaasse county country but the reservation council now refuses the northern strip while offering Schaasse county release and requests a Washington conference before any action.
J M Burgess has returned to Spearfish and will resume his descriptive letters from Edmonton to the Spearfish Enterprise. Readers and Lead residents who followed his sketches will be pleased for more vivid country observations. Burgess reports good health and notes the overland trip to the Peace River country was enjoyable despite its loneliness.
Washington reports say Congress may take drastic action on American claims sent by Secretary Root. Special Commissioner Calhoun accuses Bermudese Asphalt Co. of land dispossession and property seizure to aid Venezuela, seeking up to 10 million dollars in damages without a hearing. Navy and State Department officials prepared a list of ships ready for service to deter port blockade.
Ernest D. Mayhew of Kewanee Illinois has filed federal suits in Sioux Falls seeking about 8000 in judgments. The actions name prominent Black Hills and eastern Wyoming men including William J. McLaughlin and George S. Jackson of Lawrence County connected to the Black Hills Coal Company.
Mayhew alleges in two suits that McLaughlin Tie and Lumber Co and Wyoming coal ventures financed by H W Trask and P A Waller owed him a $410000 commission for finding financing plus $400000 in funding. He seeks $40000 plus 7 percent interest from 1907 and costs. In a second suit Charles Krause allegedly promised 7500 acres in Weston County Wyoming and $20000 commission. Mayhew traveled to St Paul Stillwater Chicago Omaha and the Black Hills expending at least $3000. he claims Krause refused to convey land or pay. Both cases target the Sioux Falls term.
Washington March 1. Secretary Root and British Ambassador Price near agreement on treaties under consideration. The fisheries case treaty covers inland waters between the United States and Canada. A joint high commission with two members from each country will settle administrative questions in the regulations.
Tokyo reports that China is not halting the boycott against Japanese merchants across China, prompting Japan to warn that Japanese merchants may be identified. The Mikado government is hinted to view the boycott as a pretext for opening hostilities.
The White House announced that Charlemagne Tower’s resignation as ambassador to Berlin has been accepted effective June 1. President to nominate Dr. Hill as Tower’s successor, with Hill’s confirmation sent to the Senate this afternoon.
John Mitchell announced in Indianapolis that he plans to establish and operate a labor paper. The publication will focus on industrial peace between miners and mine operators while giving special attention to miners' affairs and labor generally.
Paris March 31 The French foreign office virtually rejects Washington requests to surrender Paul Roy who is charged with killing his wife's brother Gracia Calles while Roy lived in New York. France argues it would be improper to hand a French citizen to a foreign power for trial for his life and delays reply while negotiating to try Roy before a French tribunal.
George A. Miorras, cashier at Hot Springs National Bank, was brought from Hot Springs and arraigned before United States Commissioner McDonough on embezzlement charges totaling 25 000 dollars. Bail set at 5 000 dollars. he was confined to the Hot Springs jail awaiting next federal term.
City of Mexico reports about 600 dead after yesterday's quake. Chilapa and Chilpancingo destroyed. Conception Telilla and Cacheo badly damaged. Some 20 000 residents affected. troops and supplies rushing to the scene while telegraph service remains cut.
Rochester observes the sixtieth anniversary of American spiritualism as followers worldwide mark the occasion. The article notes gatherings and readings reflecting on the movement's development and influence in modern spiritualist practice.
The piece traces the March 31 1848 alleged first communication at Pyilenville by the Fox sisters, then a young trio, sparking a rapid spread of spiritualism. It covers Rochester Albany Trey New York City Buffalo reactions, investigations by Bryant physicians professors and editors, and the national and local networks of Spiritualists led by Harrison D Barrett in Seattle with various state groups.
Union miners in Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Kansas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas and likely Indiana Illinois Michigan West Virginia and Kentucky will halt work as mining contracts expire at midnight. Central Pennsylvania and Indiana blocks may differ as district agreements loom after April 1. Des Moines reports a national scale committee meeting to set terms for two years. Iowa towns to close pending talks. Indianapolis notes Lewis pushing for a April meeting of the state miner operator conference in Columbus, Ohio, with operator backing after a Mitchell-led setback.
Last evening a 105 mile grounded line connects Rapid City to Pierre via Great Western and Nebraska Telephone companies. Manager Rutherford reports testing succeeded. copper wiring will replace iron later. New speaking towns include Box Flder, Underwood, Onauka, Wall, Quinn, Collinwood, Phillip, Wakuna, Nolan, Midland, Pierre, and others.
An official report from San Diego describes the Louisiana’s battery of four 12 inch guns under Lieutenant Evans achieving unprecedented accuracy. All four shots hit the target at 1600 yards as the ship steamed at ten knots, with the first four shots from the forward turret striking bullseye.
Mrs. Taylor Morse says Madame Gould will return to France after Easter and the engagement to Prince de Sagan will be announced there. No formal announcement here, due to family consultations and Anna’s forced departure from Helen’s home over the engagement matter.
The article outlines a legislative clash over funding for forestry bureau activities. Pinchot is defended by Poll Nebraska and Scott of Kansas against Mondell's objections. An amendment by Mondell to bar certain payments and transport costs was adopted, while concerns about publicity and information distribution were discussed.
Kansas City hosts a major Democratic banquet with Bryan as guest of honor at Convention Hall seating 1 200. Speakers include other party leaders as Bryan builds momentum amid Taft strongholds and Johnson reception in nearby states. Bryan plans a multi state tour through Town Kansas Cr aml and Nebraska.
Congressman J Thomas Heflin of Alabama shot a black man named Louis Lundy during a streetcar argument. A white bystander John McGreery was accidentally wounded. Heflin claimed self defense and was released after posting bonds. Lundy remained badly hurt and a district attorney case was set for counsel. In Denver a dynamite attempt damaged General Bulkley Wells home, injuring him as miners feared past oppression.
In Washington lawmakers clash over the forestry bureau chief Gifford Pinchot. Smith of California and Mondell of Wyoming accuse him of behind the scenes wintering with Los Angeles water interests and improper expense payments for forestry officials at western conventions.
In Des Moines a record turnout polled for the first mayor and four council seats under the new Des Moines Government Plan. Police were stationed at every polling place as watchers from the Government Club monitor the election and voting machines.
New York dated March 28 reports a Schwab study showing January to March figures: 164402 departures to Europe versus 1077 arrivals, a higher outward movement than last year. The trend indicates a net migration outward with fewer entrants than in prior periods.
The Washington Senate day committee agreed to report favorably on a measure affecting employers liability. Wording and scope are under review as lawmakers push for clearer rules and worker protections.
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