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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1910
Page
5
An explosion at Riverside oil tanks in Gisterville West Virginia injured several workers. One person was badly burned and others sustained minor burns as flames damaged houses and threatened heavy losses.
Senator Aldrich arrived on a private yacht and met Taft before leaving Beverly. The president plans meetings with Secretaries MacVeigh and Hitchcock and Senator Dick to introduce Warren G. Kattling as a gubernatorial candidate.
Denver dispatch reports four prominent labor figures including Frank Saith district president Joh R. Lawes International board member and John W. Tyler national organiser leaving for the United Mine Workers convention in Indianapolis. President Charles H. Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners also left. Debates include whether Lewis acted correctly in directing talks with Illinois mine operators and potential sensational developments.
Hoboken August 12 Mayor Gaynor shows signs of improvement after a long rest and hearty breakfast. A surgeon remains on standby as doctors review twelve new X ray pictures of Gaynor's head indicating a bullet lodged in a nasal valve that could be removed without prior operation.
General Manager Petrie announces a September fair in Denver with a crowded Great White Way lineup. Attractions avoid standard crowd-pleasers, featuring free daily outdoor performances and air ship contest events.
Washington Aug 12 military experts consider adding the dirigible balloon to signal corps equipment. A congressional appropriation is sought to buy one or two craft and build a maintenance plant. The plan envisions coast airship stations and aerial scouting as national defense advances, with experiments favoring dirigibles over airplanes.
Joseph Wendling, alleged murderer, was transported to Louisville this morning in the custody of Detective Carney.
John D Rockefeller pleaded guilty to speeding in Booth Evend village court. He was fined six dollars and costs totaling three dollars. Rockefeller failed to appear for trial. his superintendent paid eight dollars from the Rockefeller treasury, but the warrant named John D Rockefeller.
Indianapolis Aug 12 James Whitcomb Riley the Hoosier poet is reported dead in a brief dispatch from Indianapolis Indiana confirming his death as reported by local authorities and press observers .
A fragmented note references a national commission related to minors in the western region with unclear details. The text mentions an organizational body and ministerial context, suggesting an official oversight or inquiry role. Further specifics are not readable from the fragment.
The National Immigration Commission reports midwest bituminous miners in Ohio Indiana and Missouri have better conditions than Pennsylvania workers. Based on 19 000 cases agents observe the eight hour day and union influence curbing new arrivals. Average daily earnings are 2 49 dollars per man, about 43 cents higher than Pennsylvania.
London reports Armetrong Drexel, noted millionaire aviator, piloted a craft to a world altitude record of 6 750 feet last night before the machine disappeared from sight.
At about 9 20 on Ingleside C W DeColas driving a milk wagon lost control when rocks in the road frightened the team. The wagon axel broke and occupants were thrown clear with no injuries. Milk and load scattered along the street, horse recaptured. no damage to horse or people.
The Denver News says a proposal would raise freight rates by 160 million dollars annually to fund increased wages of 500000 dollars, calling it the transportation trust’s idea of a fair division and questioning its fairness.
The first formal aviation meet will take place in New York on August 19 20 and 21. The event brings together early air enthusiasts to showcase developments in flight.
A forthcoming Roosevelt speech promises a major push to improve inland waterways. The address outlines nationwide improvements stressing transportation efficiency and economic development through enhanced water routes.
Kansas City will host Col Theodore Roosevelt September 1 with a noon arrival and a banquet by the Commercial Club and Roosevelt League. He will depart at 10 40 p m for Cheyenne to attend Frontier Day and then proceed to St Paul.
Robert Arnold a traveling salesman was arrested by Patrolman Carr as an undesirable citizen and jailed until he agrees to leave Denver. He admitted robbing a gambling house in Lead, South Dakota, but was not prosecuted there. The Denver police aim to remove questionable characters promptly.
Veteran journalist and soldier Peters died at age 68 in Omaha. He rode with General Sheridan on the Winchester ride and served in the Civil War, later covering Guiteau's trail and execution. He reported for the Ohio State Journal during Hayes's administration and last worked for the Omaha Bee.
Taft practiced golf with Nicholas Longworth in Beverly Massachusetts and met the Tennessee delegation led by Congressman J W Austin who aims to organize the state Republican group.
Washington reports warn of intermittent Cuban outbreaks reflecting tensions after independence. Experts say unrest could threaten the new republic, with white and black factions. observers fear rising conflict may invite further U.S. intervention.
Gillette Wye Aug 12 Miss Emily Clark daughter of a Roset ranchman chased a young coyote into a den near her home. The hole too small to permit the animal to escape she seized it by the hind legs, pulled it out and beat it to death with her riding quirt. Her hands were badly lacerated but she was otherwise unharmed.
John Lang aged 24 a real estate dealer of West Brighton died in a high speed auto crash near a car outside the vehicle. Karl Waleed aged 22 a clerk was seriously injured and multiple others were injured in the collision.
Governor Harmon directed Sheriff Hirstus by long distance telephone to halt pool selling at the North Randell race track in Cleveland Ohio.
President Samuel Gompers of the AFL received a letter from Charles H. Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners denying he disparaged the AFL or Gompers. Moyer said he praised Gompers for long service and urged changes if needed. he asked for a conference to pursue a potential merger, with plans likely in Chicago.
Belle Fourche Post notes the VVV Cattle Company liquidating holdings due to drought and lack of feed making cattle slaughter unavoidable this winter. The departure will make the range seem strange to longtime observers who recall cattle ready for market when needed.
Spearfish caravan head Fred Furole moved his cattle from Indian Creek to St Onge due to scarce water. He had drawn water fifteen miles for some time hoping for rain relief, but finally abandoned the task and drove the stock to Onge.
Opening day at Deadwood baseball grounds McDonald Park is set for Sunday with Lead facing Deadwood in a game expected to be well fought. Lead has strengthened its squad and fans are advised to check tomorrow’s paper for the lineup.
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