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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1916
Page
4
Hurley travels to Chicago for an informal inquiry into rising wheat and bread costs. The session tests for unfair price practices and possible government action, as federal officials monitor price trends and supply factors.
Wheat-driven gains push flour to 9.00 per barrel in New York today. Dealers report mixed old stock selling at pre-raise prices while mills see higher costs for domestic use. Bread costs were not yet raised, leaving households paying slightly more per sale.
United States District Attorney Clyne denied rumors of a federal probe into wheat market speculation. He said investigations would be announced if warranted and attributed the price surge to natural shortages rather than illegal combinations in New York or Chicago.
London readers are informed of a new bread price rise and potential market manipulations. The article links Chicago price schemes, speculative activity in wheat, and rising costs while noting rotting Australian supplies and inventories held in Argentina amid shipping delays.
Aneth Aire Louis Rieu widow of the late General A. Rice died today from injuries after stepping from a two story stairway at her home. She was 36. General Rice served as attorney general from 1850 to 1880 in the Civil War era. Rieu's body was sent to Cake loos for burial.
Doris Stevens, chairman of the organization department of the Congressional Union for Woman Suffrage, reports strong enthusiasm among National Woman's Party workers across twelve western states. Women are more eager than ever to support national suffrage work.
New York August 12 Munition manufacturers show reduced profits and variances in orders for the American Locomotive Company for the year ending June 20. Net profit after depreciation and equipment costs fell. Cumulative unfilled contracts and government orders totaled several million dollars, reflecting wartime production shifts.
Constantine Miller of Constantinople reports a cable from Turkey stating relief operations in Syria are unnecessary due to better crops. He says the United States will press the matter, warning continued inaction could strain US Turkish relations.
Huntington West Virginia relief efforts rush to miles of impacted districts as floods from Cabin Creek valley wipe out bridges and roads. Eyewitness J W Hartleas recalls eight foot hourly rises and devastating losses in towns Ferndale Prybranch Hurri cane Oakley Eskadale Le wood Cherokee Kayvford Acme Obey Red warrior with numerous missing feared dead.
Amsterdam dispatch cites Berlin Tageblatt interview with Dr. Albert Zimmerman, German foreign secretary allied to war aims. He states peace talks are premature, asserts German strength, criticizes Entente readiness, and warns that only further bloodshed will occur if negotiations begin. He emphasizes the eastern advances and a steadfast iron wall.
New York August reports say wireless signals picked up near Sandy Mack were initially thought to come from a German undersea freighter Bremen but were traced by Atlantic Communications Company officials to the Telefunken system. The call came for Telefunken station in New York.
A confused dispatch claims Juan Arsonia in Paris reports Mexico City authorities will restore seized items, aiming to unite various factions for a return to normalcy. The particle text mentions Propane tier and Fuporters amid a disputed rations regime.
A New York report states the late JP Morgan estate was valued at 51414S.000 with 600.018 going to JP Morgan the present head of the firm has earned as much since the war began as the elder did in his entire career War orders with Britain and France brought commissions and profits totaling hundreds of millions for Morgan in the past two years and the stock market surged on war demand and new government contracts
From Paso Tex August 12. Copies of a decree issued by Porfirio Diaz era government label strikers as traitors and threaten death for all connected with the labor action. The document cites national paralysis in Mexico City, disruptions to transport and water, and accuses foreign syndicates of aiding the strike declared July 2 by the Confederation of Syndicates.
Washington action trims munitions taxes with a Senate agreement to a 1 per cent levy on munitions manufactures. The bill as amended lowers expected revenue to 45 million dollars from 198 million, and protests over a net profits tax for foreign sales are dropped.
Philadelphia reports 14 new infantile paralysis cases and four deaths in 24 hours, bringing city total to 68 since Monday. Statewide quarantine extended to all borders as inspectors monitor rail crossings from New York Ohio West Virginia and Maryland for stricter controls.
Mrs. Fred A Patterson of Sioux City wires President Wilson urging immediate passage of the Anthony amendment. She spoke at a Sioux City suffrage meeting and noted Iowa women have attempted referendum but push for a national measure now.
New York August 1 The Standard Oil Company of New York reduced refined petroleum export prices by 10 points with coking refined at 1.50 per barrel and standard white barrels at 5.00. The cut affects export rates and tightens overall market prices.
Galveston Tex Aug 1 The British liner Normandian arrived to rescue 20 men from the Italian ship Angelo sunk in the Mediterranean. The Normandian sent a boat party to shore at Algiers and depicted the crew’s sea rescue efforts.
Ile-David Van Auken, a Central City farmer, aged six, is reported in a local crisis note as deeply troubled by concerns over a potential crop failure. Details are sparse and the report reflects community worry.
New York Aug 12 The United States mediation board nears a decision as railroads refuse further concessions and workers demand eight hours with overtime. Commissioners debate delaying action to allow President Wilson to intervene while union leaders resist carrying a strike vote.
An explosion at the DuPont Powder company's Carney's Point plant in Wilmington New Jersey killed three workers and injured two others. A rehydrating press blew apart, its 40 pound charge of gun cotton scattering fragments that struck a worker dining in a nearby building.
The power schooner Gladiator of the Danadian exploring expedition commanded by Willhammer Steffanson arrived in Nome from Herschel Island with no news of Steffanson. It left Herschel Bast and Weel of the South Mackengie River July 27 and plans to depart for the north with supplies after a one week stay. The Gladiator wintered at Kingpoint.
Fred Junk of Detroit Michigan won the first group of four cars in the Pike's Peak automobile race covering 12 1/2 miles in 2 01 6. Roy Stents, also Detroit, finished second and Henry Jones of Kens ley Missouri third in 26 05 0. Clouds settled over Pike's Peak as the start neared and rain was feared.
The article notes cot ton plant stalks can yield paper guncotton and leather substitute materials. It highlights the stem as a core resource and presents cot ton as a yearly growing option for a wood substitute, reflecting rising urgency for alternative materials.
In Maorahall County Kansas a gathering of twenty two pupils and teachers convened with the county education leader W. H. Sen un, the school superintendent, presiding to discuss the seven year attendance issue and school progress.
Forty two years after leaving Menominee Michigan to go to South Dakota, George Shute did not contact relatives on arrival and decided to return to celebrate, finding no known relatives there.
Yuba City California suffers a six month drought of bees with no swarms and few sellers. Citizens report many undertakers have moved and the city marshal’s only duty is to deal with a stray dog. Honey and wax production in Colted Blazen area valued at about 6 million dollars annually. A Northern California trader prepares to ship comb honey from Hill Spring production.
The document lists counts of elderly and younger groups, noting 84 564 hand elders with plots exceeding an area, 61 TM holding more chin ci acre, 1200 under 16 and 136 058 not exceeding 40.
Japanese suppliers report a sharp rise in aniline dye prices as a cartel forms to control exports. The news notes production bottlenecks and potential impact on textile firms in Tokyo and Osaka amid rising costs.
Rioting broke out in Corsby Minnesota on August 11 as miners clashed with L W pickets. Deputies arrived to confront autos and returned with reinforcements. The engagement ended without fatalities, though injuries were reported among the workers and observers.
Washington Aug 12 President Wilson plans a continental tour with possible Pacific coast speeches and a border troop review Ties to Congress adjournment delay decisions Advisors will study itineraries before confirmation Invitations from cities await review by Vance McCormick and the national committee chairmen A brief St Louis visit is accepted for September 20 with broader campaigning at his summer home in New Jersey in late September or October.
London reports Gen. Alexei Kuropatkin has been appointed governor general of Turkestan. He previously commanded Russian forces in Manchuria and then led the northern front from February 26, succeeding Gen. Rugeky. The Dvinsk line saw repeated heavy fighting as Brusiloff’s southward offensive stalled.
Draft demands will be submitted to the New York Railways Company by organized firemen and conductors. They seek shorter uniform operating schedules and a wage scale from 10 to 18 cents an hour, up from the current 6 to 30 cents. Other city railways set precedents in Boston Chicago and Milwaukee.
Morse Navies of Vancouver dies in a Michigan Avenue hotel room in Chicago. Dr William D. McNally reports no poison detected in stomach contents of Mars Davin, wife of the deceased. no poison matches expected killer substance.
Duvith Aug tL Albion M. Fenton, general freight agent of the Chicago and Northwestern railroad, has been appointed general freight agent of the road, succeeding BK. HW Ober, who resigns due to health. Fenton hails from Minneapolis.
Mitchell August 11 reports Central rain fell last night in about an hour. The shower brought welcome moisture for corn but arrived too late to fully recover earlier losses from a drought. Local farmers note the rain is a boon despite the limited recovery impact.
Wilmar Palmer was hanged in a Wyoming state prison for the murder of his wife, carried out on the morning of August 11 in Rawlins.
Allied forces push steadily on three fronts with Italian gains east of Gorizia while French bombard Somme lines and British troops move up. Strong actions shift momentum as Austrians retreat and enemy defenses hold.
Aug 11 12 reports from Bulentici Paris and Rome describe French, Italian and Russian forces engaging along multiple fronts. French bombing precedes assaults near Doiran and Kil In, while Italians push toward Rubbia and San Martino Pel Copan. Russians advance along the Dniester and Sereth fronts with large captures and heavy casualties.
New York health bulletin reports a drop in infantile paralysis deaths as cooler weather arrives. During the last 24 hours 9 children died in the city’s five boroughs, with 15 new cases recorded, raising hopes that milder temperatures may slow the plague’s spread despite previous high fatalities.
Cleveland Aug 11 For the first time in years milk wagon drivers of the Telling Ke Vern on company the largest milk dealer in the city went on strike leaving about 100 000 residents without milk. Deliveries for Bohneider Hecker Dairy the second largest in the city serving about 140 000 are expected to strike today.
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