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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
7
A Mail Steamer Emir and the Silverton collide in rough waters leaving three passengers dead and others injured. rescue operations continue as officials investigate the cause of the watery disaster.
In the Strait of Gibraltar the Mall Steamer Emir sank after a collision with the British Steamer Silverton in dense fog. Ninety three drowned, eighty six rescued. In Rotterdam a boiler explosion on the Passenger Steamer Guldenburg caused rapid sinking and many deaths.
Paris August 9 John W Gates the American financier died this morning in the arms of his wife and son Charles The end was peaceful The remains will be brought to New York on the Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Interment will be made in New York City
Rev Dr George C Richmond of Philadelphia leads a campaign to stop John Jacob Astor and Miss Force from marrying citing age gap and Mrs Astor’s divorcee decree. Bishops reportedly advise against issuing a marriage permit. Church leaders condemn the match as a crime and a disgrace.
Washington reports an early agreement on the compromise wool schedule and the extra session of Congress is expected to adjourn next week, probably in the latter part.
L. L. Ness retires as corn palace secretary, W. A. Whitelier chosen to take the post. Palace work to begin soon with new designs, corn in readiness within two to three weeks. Decorations to be finished before September 26 opening. County attractions secured for an agricultural exhibit to counter drought claims, with funds approved for exhibits at the palace and the state fair.
Brisbane reports Bill Lang defeated Bill Squires in the fifth round to claim the Australian heavyweight championship. Lang was a four to one favorite entering the bout.
William R. Laidlaw, clerk used as a shield in 1891 when Henry W. Norcross threw a womb and a millionaire escaped. Nearly two hundred wounds left Laidlaw disabled. Courts initially awarded 49000 damages, verdict later set aside by higher court, leaving Laidlaw penniless and dependent on two sisters then a home for incurables.
Memphis Tenn Aug 8 General George B Gordon commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans is reported in critical condition after a illness confined him to a train voyage from Memphis to Little Rock Arkansas for a Confederate reunion.
John Dietz, defender of Cameron Jim, lies in critical condition in the state penitentiary at Waupun Wisconsin with blood poisoning from a hand wound suffered during the clash in which a deputy sheriff was killed. Dietz is serving life for the murder of Deputy Sheriff Harp.
Lloyd Boyce, former member of Congress, has been named minister for the Netherlands. He assumes duties amid questions about policy direction and international relations implications for the region.
President Taft sent nominations to the Senate naming three ambassadors and five ministers for posts in Europe and the Orient. John A. Leishman goes from Rome to Berlin, Thomas J. O'Brien from Japan to Italy, Charles Page Byron from Belgium to Japan, Lars Anderson moves from London to Belgium, John Ridgley Carter covers Balkan States to Argentine Republic, John D. Jackson from Cola to Gulf of Gulkan States, Lloyd Boyce to the Netherlands, and Mr. Lovee, a former congressman, to a Western post.
George W. Perkins, former Morgan partner and witness before the Stanley Steel trust inquiry, voices a strong defense of combinations. He urges readers to weigh trusts against labor benefits and questions whether competition hurts wages, employment, and trade, asking seven core questions to gauge their impact on prices, wages, employment, failures, foreign balance, resource use, and wealth distribution.
The Stanley steel trust committee, with five Democrats and four Republicans, argued for two hours but could not decide if George W. Perkins should be hauled before the House. Perkins refused to answer questions about campaign contributions by the steel trust, and one Republican vote could decide the outcome.
The National Irrigation Congress seeks to open doorway of entry for homesteaders. John Henry Smith of Salt Lake City urges water conservation to support home and ranching in dry western areas. He emphasizes aiding the homeless with homes bread and clothes through irrigation and resource sharing.
President Taft will veto any bill admitting Arizona and New Mexico if judiciary recall provisions are in the state constitution. The statement was made this afternoon on best authority.
A San Francisco syndicate writer argues the Californian supply dominates world markets. He cites old miners claiming year to year renewal from inexhaustible riverhead stores, with oil superstition fading as reworking abandoned digs proves profitable. Mineralogists’ view perplexes engineering and mining journals.
The New Mexico Arizona statehood bill passed the Senate by a 4 to 18 vote yesterday. It calls for Arizona admission after a citizen vote on a recall provision in its constitution and New Mexico admission after a vote on amending the constitution.
August 8 reports show no noticeable improvement in the pope’s condition. The public had not been apprised of his fainting spells, and worries regarding his health continued as officials gave no update.
In St Louis on August 8 Phillip Nickerson a 26 year old city salesman slashed his wrists with a razor in an attempted suicide. He told doctors he wished to die because his bride of woven mouths kissed him constantly, and he said he did not have time to take a quiet smoke before his act.
In the last twenty four hours a heavy rain drenched the western county with over an inch in places. The Dakotas reported the greatest rainfall while heavy showers also struck Iowa and Illinois.
The state poised to tax franchises if amendment passes, as express firms contest taxation beyond real property. Courts sided with core claims, altering how taxes are assessed while railroads’ receipts complicate filings. firms shifted contracts among themselves to dodge annual assessments.
John W. Gates reports weaker conditions today in Yeaker during the August 8 Parla edition. The note reflects a developing situation with Gates' status noted as less strong than prior days.
Washington August 7 8 J Kub chief clerk of the geological survey said he compelled Representative A W Lafferty of Oregon to apologize to Lafferty’s 19 year old daughter for writing a letter seeking an appointment to meet her. Lafferty admitted writing the letter and blamed enemies for circulating a misleading story.
Governor Vesey, returning from Hyde County, addresses A N Van Osdel's open letter. He defends Insurance Commissioner Basford's distribution of statements and challenges unfiled affidavits, offers to review substantiated charges, and asserts no political manipulation in official duties.
Readable OCR fragment suggests a labor related note about men and women workers and demands to work. The text references teamsters and dockmen or hogmen and implies a general push to work amid limited restraint. No clear event or institutional names.
London Aug 7 40000 dockers refuse to work until 25100 teamsters in sympathy receive demands. Ports operations halted and food supplies become scarce as strike broadens across the harbor.
Lewiston Maine August 9 United States Senator William Pierce Frye died yesterday at his daughter Mrs Helen White home after a period of grave illness His death ends a long political career and he had long served in the Senate.
The Lorimer investigating committee adjourned until October and set the next meeting in Chicago.
London reports say the famine stage will hit the city as over 5 000 freight handlers join the 76 000 on strike. All work on London docks ceases with 200 vessels tied up including ten loaded with meat. By tomorrow another 10 000 carmen expected to join, hotels affected, and reports of non union men beaten emerge.
Chicago August 8 demands for wage increases aggregating 60 million dollars may trigger a general railroad strike west of Chicago. The demands were presented by hopmen including machinists, car repairers, blacksmiths and others. The roads refuse to listen to the strikers.
Washington leaders in both houses forecast adjournment between August 15 and 19. Democratic House leaders expect a recess with Vice President Sherman advising against an early session and Senate Democratic Leader Martin calling the issue the riddle of the month.
In Revere Massachusetts masked robbers broke in during midnight hours and stole clothing and nearby valuables from a residence, with witnesses noting a foggy night and the assailants briefly driving away in a vehicle. Police investigation underway.
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