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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
2
A collage of brief items: Harriet Adame profiles on Latin American reporting mileage. a New England English club planned in Paris. China law review sittings with 70 delegates. electricity thaws water pipes and a high school night session in Dickerson Maine. Miscellaneous notes on world facts, ships, plants, and public projects.
April 1 Rome The Italian Chamber and Senate approve a new cabinet and outline a legislative program. Signor Salandra says the budget includes 40,000,000 to support the army and colonial troops bringing total standing forces to 276,000, with continued friendly foreign policy. He pledges wage rises for state railroad workers and pacification of the new northern Africa colony.
Early today a blaze in St Augustine Florida destroyed five tourist hotels the county courthouse and several residences. Firefighters rescued guests from the Florida House and other hotels while militia guarded the burned district. Estimated damage ranges from 500000 to 750000 with two injuries and valuable relics lost.
Louis Missouri April 3. Dr BE Arnold health director New Haven Conn warned the average office boy wastes energy by dragging feet while walking. He said proper foot swing saves about 20 pounds of effort daily and improves posture during office activity.
A large sun spot group about 0,000 miles long consisting of a circular and five minor features was photographed at noon yesterday by the Naval Observatory in Washington D C. The feature lies near solar north latitude.
An April report from Washington notes the nomination of a named attorney for Nevada. The brief item identifies the U and the attorney involved and records the nomination in federal proceedings.
New York April 2 Miss Dorothea Samuel, 15, of the Philadelphia Vencers’ club, won the women’s foil championship at the annual tournament of the Vencers’ club. Ming Samuel has fenced for more than a year and took her second brace in a championship.
Fragmentary report notes Bennett improving a law amid unclear terms and names. Officials or jurisdictions are not clearly identified, with readers urged to watch for further clarification on the reform and involved parties.
At Athens Georgia April 2 an attempted robbery of a Seaboard Air Line train near Comer was stopped by express messenger B C Fletcher. After a pistol duel the bandit fled wounded. Fletcher was unharmed.
At Belle Isle south of Newfoundland, the sealing steamer Newfoundland sank after a storm. About 170 crew members were aboard. rescue ships recovered 50 bodies, with 120 still on ice floes and many others dying from exposure and hunger. The Southern Cross, also in distress, was not yet accounted for.
Message from St Johns reports the sealing steamer Newfoundland and much of her crew lost off Cape Race after a blizzard. The Florize is aiding in rescue. Another ship Southern Cross may be lost with all aboard, risking total fatalities over 300.
Supreme Court Justice Greenbaum denied Equitable Life Assurance Society's bid to stop a $40,000,000 split of cash and stock by Union Pacific to Waltiore & Ohio railroad holders. The case argued preferential stockholders should share the dividend or have the amount treated as a charge. Equitable plans to appeal the ruling.
Munich Bavaria April 2 Lieutenant Lankemeyer a German army aviator was killed and Lieutenant Ruchtl who was aboard as a passenger was seriously injured when their aircraft broke up at low altitude over the aerodrome.
Hubert Freund, aged 03, claimed as the oldest union printer in the United States, died at his son’s home in Denver yesterday. Freund moved from Chicago to Denver about a year ago to reside with his family.
Terre Haute April 2. The scale committee of District No 1 Indians Valley Mine Workers of America began considering wage and worklog conditions. It is understood the coal wage scale will receive careful attention as changes are discussed.
Fond du Lac officials report the death of Charlee Aighoway, president of the local bank, in Fond du Lac. Authorities say he served as a leader in the community and had held his role in the city for years.
Jacob B. Comey, organizer of the so called Army of 500000, announced New York as headquarters for a mobilization effort. He said a main division would depart Mansfield, Ohio, on April 16 and move toward Washington with an eastern division joining near the capital.
Washington April 4 The Philadelphian North American declares the rate case collapse after Clifford Thorne's cross examination of President Smith of the New York Central. It says the crisis vanished and railroads were prosperous when they sought higher rates. Sen LaFollette planned to speak in the Senate on a bill barring improper influence on proceedings before the commission.
In Washington on April 3 the Interstate Commerce Commission heard the final eastern railroad testimony on freight-rate hikes. Pennsylvania officials cited rising operating costs from 1910 to 1918 and expanding safety and track improvements, urging a moderate rate increase to avoid retrenchment and protect public service.
Police report a man fearing blindness shot his wife and then killed himself in Philadelphia. The incident occurred early today near the Watch House. authorities say both victims were severely injured and later died.
Report describes a perilous prank involving two children in Quincey Maase April See Ave where a candy wrapper misleads them about a pole and peol consequences. Authorities investigate potential fatal outcome and warn guardians about dangerous stunts.
fragmented text from New York dated Apr 1 describes a fatal accident involving a Hackett and a trapdoor at a venue. details are garbled and unreadable, no clear names or locations beyond the city.
Announcement from Albany indicates incorporation of the American Posture league in New York. The national body seeks to improve sitting and standing postures for children in schools and workers in shops and factories, aiming to advance healthful principles in chairs, seats, and workplaces.
Paris reports a new model skirt replacing the split skirt. The design is shorter with a tight front bodice and a cambrie collar, made of light taffeta. The airy back still lifts, revealing the lower limbs to the knee in a breeze.
Washington April 2 Senator La Follette introduced a bill making unlawful any attempt to influence a proceeding before the Interstate Commerce Commission except under its rules He said he would present evidence tomorrow of efforts to influence the commission in the eastern rate case Others report senators and representatives have urged the commission to raise freight rates in letters and speeches He plans to discuss this feature and other aspects of the bill.
Senator Yon introduced a Senate resolution asking the Agriculture Department for details on whether hundreds of department workers are paid by the Rockefeller Foundation. The measure passed without debate amid charges that many demonstration farmers in the South hold government roles while receiving Rockefeller Foundation support.
Emile Vedrines, brother of famed flyer Jules Vedrines, was killed during a flight over the Rheims aviation field. An ex-caped pilot, he had previously competed in the international airplane race at Rheims, finishing 136 miles at 123 miles per hour.
Des Moines reports Milton Heavilin the abductor of Marenpes during the state fair is in penitentiary after pleading guilty. Marmnest Luke testified in court, and the defendant received a multi year term.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe rising flood danger in Kentucky with references to men and years unclear. The text hints at warnings and possible impacts but lacks concrete details on locations dates or officials.
Naples reports a strike by harbor workers as ships Idle at port. Crew members aboard Se ee land and other vessels remain unable to land or depart. The disruption affects freight and labor operations with tension rising among workers and officials.
Washington reports the 12 federal reserve districts named with Chicago and San Francisco among centers. Banks must subscribe 6 percent of capital and surplus within 30 days of notification as the system gears toward opening within three months. Protests may arise over district assignments including Omaha and Iowa.
A terse report notes the Dowager Empress of Japan is near death after a period of illness. The health decline is attributed to heart-related complications while she remains at a residence near Yokohama.
In Christiania on April 4 Anna Ibyen widow of Norwesiat dr tio eet aba a we is noted. The fragment records a widow named Anna Ibyen and a date linked to a local event or notice.
A confession attributed to Weller reports he killed two widows in Chicago. Coroner testimony described the suspect's fear and deteriorating condition as authorities pursued the case with urgency and scrutiny.
Lincoln April 4 The Nebraska supreme court rules the boundary between Nebraska and Iowa is not altered by avulsion in the Missouri River channel The case from Dakota County involves lands between the abandoned river channel and the present channel The court says it has jurisdiction and the land is part of Woodbury County The ruling emphasizes river course changes affect land ownership protections and not sudden shifts.
Washington April 4 The Tennessee congressman and the Alaskan Society of Civil Pioneers nominate Hunter Donashy as chief engineer for the proposed Alaska railroad with President Wilson in support.
Ban Bernardino Cal April 3 The Gants Fou Railroad company announced today an end to retrenchment measures in shops and a wage increase about 38 percent under new policy.
Pack Parland announces plans to return to boxing under the Mobis banner, signaling a bid to reclaim his competitive form and rejoin professional bouts after a period away from the ring.
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