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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
A miscellaneous collection notes long lists of historic facts: bequests in the United States and Britain, early science claims from England and Greece, global railway expansion, rail electrification, and exotic projects in Rome and New Zealand. It mentions the Marconi wireless station near Rome, philatelic exhibitions, and rising book production in France.
A distorted excerpt suggests Bowdoin College is described as a thriving institution amid ongoing appeals for million dollar subscriptions to secure funds. The passage hints at financial pressures and corporate or donor involvement, mentioning Bowdoin by name and referencing a plantlike transformation and unsettled affiliations.
Henry W. A. Page a wealthy British subject and linen goods merchant was arraigned in Washington on a federal indictment accusing him of criminal libel against Congressman Henry D. Clayton of Alabama. Page posted $5,000 bail and vowed to fight, arguing he seeks justice for his three children and attacks what he calls corruption.
Dublin April 13 23000 engineers out of 26000 votes cast on 60 railroads east of Chicago and north of Norfolk Western authorized their officials to call a strike if pay negotiations fail Final vote delayed by late arrival of six voting boxes from eastern rounds. concern over safety of the boxes prompted trackers to pursue them.
London report states the self styled Messiah, Reverend Samuel Henry, who in February caused a stir by firing at the ceiling of the lobby, was found dead with two revolver shots to the head. His wife lay nearby with her throat cut.
News from Sioux Falls reports the election of Dean George Heller as bishop of the Episcopal Church in South Dakota. The ceremony took place at St John’s Cathedral in New York with broad rejoicing and speculation about the church’s leadership locally.
A provisional regiment of 12 companies plus support units from the Fourth Twenty seventh and Twenty eighth Infantry will form next month. The force, numbering about 2 000 men, will assemble at Dubuque Iowa and march to Sparta Wisconsin to test new equipment and drill regulations. Auto transports and new cooking outfits will be used as part of trials. The effort aims to refine mounted staff and assess proposed changes to infantry drill rules.
Washington reports the White House will keep the cabinet intact through March 4. Rumors of an early Postmaster General Hitchcock resignation are denied and Secretary Wilson is confirmed to remain in office while making speeches for Taft in Pennsylvania.
Dwight Lewis of the Iowa railroad commission asserts before the U S Supreme Court that the commission has always prioritized Iowa industries. He argues the panel seeks no undue advantage, only equal transportation opportunity for Iowa shippers nationwide.
Washington April 13 Miss Clara Barton founder of the American Red Cross society died at her Glen Echo Maryland home due to chronic pneumonia contracted about a year ago. Her brother Stephen Barton of Hoston was with her at the time. miss Barton was born at Oxford Massachusetts in 1821.
Four youths died when a boat capsized while crossing the Ohio River from the West Virginia side about 12 miles south of East Liverpool Ohio. A fifth boy was rescued. Victims named Henry Brandy 30 Karl Brandt J Ruan Sproul 14 Clifford Howard 17.
Washington reports the Fires National Bank of New lin N V disclosed to the Comptroller via National Bank Examiner Rorebeck an estimate of funds and a plan to increase holdings. The note references a transfer and a brief capital adjustment as of April 13.
Berlin reports the Prussian government will prolong the 40 million mark of short term 4 percent treasury notes due in July. Treasury officials redeeming 6 million and 16 million maturing in April and July, totaling about 90 million to be placed on July 1.
The April 13 report from La Crosse notes nationalist papers generally praise the government’s home rule bill as substantial though not final. The Freeman’s Journal calls it the greatest and most generous of the three bills, while The Irish Times predicts no middle course between full separation and union. The Irish Independent says it delivers three quarters of expectations, Cork Press doubts it solves the problem.
Premier Asquith presents a four part Irish home rule bill amid partisan clash. He argues for Irish autonomy with safeguards while Ulster representation is assured and imperial revenue remains a shared burden. Carson opposes, Redmond endorses, and the Belfast financial dispute stirs further controversy.
Clarence Wildcat Ferns, an aspiring welterweight title challenger, faces Charles Pierson of Denver in a 10 round bout in Kansas City Missouri. Weigh in at 142 pounds is planned for 6 o clock with the winner set to challenge Ray Hronson for the championship.
Rock Island Illinois April 13 The grand jury was to return findings today on rioting two weeks past. At least four prominent civil figures named in true bills. National Guardsmen who restored order after two people were killed and five wounded were to depart for home today.
Iowa delegates begin arriving for the DAR convention with Mrs Hubbard of Sioux City heading the Martha Washington chapter. Her guest Mrs Cameron of Laverne Also traveling is Mrs Cummins who will oversee the children's chapter activities.
Gen Frederick D Grant commander of the Department of the East and son of the Civil War general died suddenly at the Buckingham Hotel in New York City. He collapsed at midnight with heart failure after returning from a trip his physicians said diabetes and digestive disturbances were under control. Mrs Grant and a nurse were present the ambulance was summoned but he could not be revived.
Biographical sketch detailing Maj. Gen. Frederick Dent Grant son of Ulysses S. Grant born May 30 1836 in St Louis Missouri. Highlights include Civil War service with his father campaigns at Corinth Vicksburg Nashville Petersburg Spanish American War roles in Porto Rico the Philippines and leading various U S departments. Married Ida M Honore in 1864 and later served as police commissioner of New York before holding multiple army commands.
Muscatine Iowa April 3 caucuses ended in harmony in three wards while the Fourth ward chose a Cummins delegation with instructions The standpatters and progressives after a preconvention conference agreed the county delegation would be split equally Indications point to the harmony program guiding the county convention Saturday and the country delegations may shift outlook.
In Oklahoma City on April 18 Yoynsko the Polish wrestler won both falls against Ivan Romanoff the Russian. The first fall lasted 29 minutes 15 seconds with an uii lock and crotch hold. The second fell in minutes and five seconds with a crotch hold.
In St Louis on April 14 the sale of pitchers Fred Baker and Al Reise and third baseman John Beott to the Lis Pu club was announced, signaling a major roster change for the team.
An explosion at about 3 16 am shattered windows and blew the post office safe. Three men were seen fleeing with the strongbox, as police investigated the South Sioux City robbery. Minor structural damage followed, and authorities closed nearby routes to trap suspects.
London reports the third Liberal attempt in a quarter century to settle Ireland's status. Premier Asquith introduces the home rule bill asserting imperial parliament retains supreme authority while Ireland gains autonomy over Irish affairs. Kipling fires a bitter poem opposing the bill.
Engineer John Adama of Ottumwa died after being buried under his switch engine in 28 feet of water on a weakened bridge over Cone's lake near Muscatine Iowa. Fireman John Moriarity was fatally injured when the bridge collapsed, losing a leg and feared to die. Adama’s body had not been recovered by afternoon and Moriarity was rescued to Coneaville.
Washington April 12 Virginia and West Virginia senators began a bid to compel the U S government to account to the 13 original states for money from the Northwest territory sale. The sum may exceed 100 million dollars and dates back a century.
Cincinnati April 14 The national baseball commission disallowed Thoney salary claims totaling 3160 against the Boston American Club for 1910. It held the 3000 salary claim invalid because he did not render service and refused to report when told he would be useful as a coach.
Chicago announces American League player releases including Joe Johnson and Jones to Wichita, Chinago and Chines to Springfield, Ganest to Burlington, Piicherank to Philadelphia, all unconditionally.
Outfielder J T Hayes was released unconditionally and outfielder Ea Lowther was returned to the Burlington Central as division club by the St. Joseph club of the Western league yesterday in Atchison.
Senator Cummins expects a favorable Senate civil service committee report on a pension bill for aged government clerks. The measure would benefit nearly 300,000 federal workers including rural mail carriers and post office employees across the United States.
In Watertown North Dakota on April 12 L M Carlyle a county farmer deliberately swerved his team across the road blocking an auto driven by Art Greer a local businessman He damaged the automobile smashing headlights and puncturing a tire while threatening Greer with a knife after a prior dispute with autos Carlyle paid 64 60 in damages and court costs.
Memphis Tennessee April 12 optimistic reports from most flooded points along the Mississippi river south of Memphis. Luxora Arkansas reports a desperate scene as the levee base weakens and containment chances grow discouraging.
Vicksburg Mississippi April 12 dikes at the most menaced point in the Mission Ipp flood zone were holding strong amid the rapidly descending tide.
Cairo Ohio river level fell one tenth of a foot in the last 24 hours and stood at 63.7 feet today. Merchants repaint their stores and levees are being patrolled constantly to keep the water out of the city.
Kansas City experts say a state boxing bill could pass in the next Missouri legislature and resemble New York regulation with a boxing commission. The plan seeks six commissioners, licenses for clubs, ten to sixteen round limits, and earmarked funds for a new Kansas City to St Louis highway, with six percent of gate receipts directed to the road fund. Both Kansas City and St Louis back the move.
New York police seek the Chicago youth who fought John Goldberg 21, whose skull fracture from a Sharkey Athletic Club bout last night led to his death at a hospital today.
The opening game features the Goctta Matomale led by Johony facing the Philadelphia Quakers under Charles Dooin. Quakers suffer injuries to key players Howton and Alexander, while pitchers Fyler and Dooin are tipped as likely starters. National League President Lynch and Mayor Juba are to attend and throw the ceremonial first pitches.
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