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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1908
Page
3
Dispatches from Canton reduce earlier death estimates to over 2000 with drowning as the cause. Hundreds of native vessels destroyed and British gunboat Robin and French gunboats Argus and Vigilant seriously damaged according to Hong Kong reports dated July 29.
The 1.45 million Mare Island dry dock at Vallejo Cal is slated for completion in January. Francis B Smith, the contractor’s constructing engineer, reports 12 260 Oregon fir piles driven 40 feet underwater into 20 to 40 feet of earth for the foundation amid repeated failures. The project spans nine years and involves a huge concrete dock built to endure Pacific needs. Smith also voices strong Pacific defense views and asserts American strength against Japan in a quoted remark.
Royal Raymond of near Madison Wisconsin traced his long presumed dead brother H J Raymond to Sprague Washington where he had him arrested on a false pretenses charge. The man proved to be his brother after a detective halted the matter and the court quashed the proceedings. The two brothers planned to return to Wisconsin.
A Welsh population of about 500000 pines for American soda water. Consul Jessell Johnson in Swansea reports only two small soda fountains exist and urges American manufacturers to supply fruit extracts and carbonic acid to entice the Welsh to try American soft drinks.
Washington reports from Governor William P. Pack of Benguet, Philippines, claim Igorrote tribesmen have lower death rates and rising birthrates since the Roosevelt administration began. He credits improved living conditions and prosperity for fewer self harm deaths and steadier population growth.
Manila July 29 The Society of Bachelors is forming in Bulacan under Governor Sandiko a popular yet secretive group with about 4000 members. Its aims resemble the Katipunan and includes fervent talks of independence, alarming officials including Governor General Smith who downplays the danger while noting Sandiko’s influence.
The United States Forest Service outlines using worn farms to grow wood crops with Norway spruce for Christmas trees. It argues soil less suited to cereals can yield better returns from trees, while an Ohio farmer plans chestnut replanting after initial harvests. Catalpa, black locust, elm, box elder, and osage orange would follow, all suited to poorer land and quicker returns.
The Hague reports assemble battleships Decemskerck Pietern Holland Utrecht and Friesland in West Indian waters while an east squadron commander is to be ready to move to Venezuelan waters. The government seeks fast steamers to cover a blockade threat amid socialist opposition.
Taft, admitted to the International Steam Shovelers Union by its officers in Cincinnati at 1 am today, plans to depart for Hot Springs Virginia this evening to spend August there. The New York visitors return home after the event.
Denver delegates end the July convention of the Western Federation of Miners with adjournment after a contentious session. Cole leads Denver ride to headquarters as delegates debate next steps and regional actions.
In Hot Springs Virginia on July events Tatt and family arrived as Taft declared there is no truth to reports he will retire. He says Sherman informed him of steady improvement and that he will soon actively campaign, denying speculation about Sherman leaving the race.
Paris dispatch reports William K. Vanderbilt Sr injured in an automobile overturned near Poissy while en route to Paris. He was trapped under the car and rushed to a chateau hospital with serious injuries and possible internal damage. Conflicting telegrams later named Samuel or G Winthrop Vanderbilt as the injured party. also notes dead or dying individuals and broader unrest with labor federation actions and a Vigneux riot.
From Fairview to Chicago reports Bryan comments on the independence party platform aligning with the Democrats on key planks such as popular vote for senators tariff trusts immigration labor and campaign funds while differing on department of labor imperialism. Perkins denies Hearst letter allegation and Marshall testifies the convention was packed with claims of a changed platform.
Rev. ES Chappell and wife are away on a three weeks trip through Colorado and Utah with supply for his Methodist pulpit. Attorney Elmer R Jackett and wife visit Minnesota lake region for Mrs Jackett health. Campbell Bros circus advertising car toured the city this week. Children are saving nickels to see the wild man in captivity. Lieut Bilis is new Salvation Army officer here and will assist Captain Whittaker arriving from Kansas. Army holds meetings in new hall in lower town.
Committees of labor organizations in Paris held secret meetings to discuss the clash between strikers and soldiers at Vibnoux yesterday. Leaders refused to discuss what action was taken. Two strikers were wounded.
In Lincoln Nebraska Bryan plans to attack Hearst backed motives for independence party support while detailing a schedule for notification day. The program includes a sunrise gun salute, a noon luncheon, a 1 30 parade to Capitol grounds, Clayton's notification speech, brief post speech addresses, an informal reception, and a 6 30 dinner for the notification committee at Fairview lawn.
In Boston on July 31 Judge Braley of the supreme court refused the Harvard Improvement Company’s petition for an injunction to bar use of city parks for the Pythian encampment. A similar ruling is anticipated on the writ of mandamus regarding Franklin Field, a 19 acre site capable of housing 8,000 men with proper army‑style layout. The Knights of Pythias national convention will convene here next week.
In London on July reports from Joseph Chamberlain’s family say health rumors are greatly exaggerated. Nearby sources fear a possible permanent retirement from public life due to serious mental and physical decline.
The coroner exhumed Henry Nieman's body in Di Page county to pursue hints sought by Billik's supporters. Nieman's stomach is with two Northwestern Medical College chemists trying to extract poisons codes as court action looms toward a potential new trial for Billie.
At about 2 am in Deadwood Foreman FE Carney and Mrs. Berry were awakened by an intruder who struck them and fled after Mrs. Berry used her voice. A rag soaked with chloroform and a bottle were found. George Graham the janitor was arrested and arraigned with hearing set for Monday. In St Paul E P Weyerbhauser denies ties to a reported 300 million lumber merge among southern yellow pine interests.
New York July 30 Charles K Harris of New York and Central Islip L T developed a method to render tough roosters tender using electricity. An electrified rooster he cooked melted in the mouth proving the process effective. Harris built an apparatus described as a chair for electrifying poultry.
New York reports identify the deceased as Mrs. Stanley Moskovich who vanished last Sunday with her husband. Police say Josie Gimbrouck, a cousin, told authorities the couple left her home after a violent quarrel, the husband returning that evening and avoiding questions about his wife. Joseph Ruddick, who found the body, is held on $500 bond for a hearing tomorrow.
Edmund Enright of Wisconsin has landed from the Philippines to become superintendent of Filipino students in the United States. His role is to ensure professors assign proper study and that students receive football training while avoiding misconduct. Enright, a Helon college graduate, previously worked as a civil service clerk and later chief examiner before earning his current appointment.
A library card found in the handbag of a woman who attempted suicide in Cleveland on July 40 identifies her as Miss Minnie Datzel, a 20 year old public school teacher. She is reported to be in critical condition with life threatening injuries.
Washington reports rapid progress on the Panama canal digging through the backbone at Culebra. Since American control began, 18,443,426 cubic yards have been moved, leaving 39,652,822 still to remove as work advances toward final completion in about three and a half years. Engineers expect the canal to open for business by January.
Hot Springs Virginia July 21 Letters arrive daily naming babies for Taft. After a morning of correspondence he spent an hour at the golf links with Senator Bourne of Oregon.
New York reports Mrs Teal wife of a theatrical manager and Harry Mously a private detective were brought before Justice Corri and held to the grand jury on charges linked to the Gould conspiracy. Each posted $5,000 bonds that require renewal.
Thomas Lowry, president of the Minneapolis St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie and the Twin City Transfer Co., is critically ill at his home in Minneapolis on July 31, according to city dispatches.
Morey Simms announced he will file a petition for a rehearing in the United States Circuit Court of Appeals within ten days. He said the case will be vigorously prosecuted. London reports Matthew Dylan of the American Olympic team plans to raise funds to purchase a trophy for Doranda, who was disqualified.
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