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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1908
Page
3
Winnipeg dispatch reports united states fines, notably New York Central, aiding Canadian Pacific during a strike. Unions will investigate and may declare a sympathetic strike against roads supplying men and equipment if the charge is proven. Strike breakers continue to arrive as the agitation spreads nationwide.
The Department of Agriculture debunks cold storage claims and explains how to distinguish fresh chickens from two to three year old fowls. It notes visible cues in skin color, odor, and flesh texture, warning against storage that alters appearance and health.
Special trains bring land buyers to Fort Carland near Sagnache for an August 12 drawing to divide 170000 acres into farms and one block of town lots. Each tract sold for 150 dollars, buyers hoping for favorable locations amid promises of water access via reservoirs and irrigation works by the San Luis Valley Land Company.
The fifty fourth annual convention of the International Typographical Union and seventh annual convention of the Sterotype and Electrotypers Union of North America opened in Boston. James M. Lynch reports membership near 46 000 with reclamation work to continue. Secretary Treasurer J W Bramwood cites funds totaling 198 310 with a decrease of 85 642 18 in the year. Minnesota Governor Johnson urged to host next convention. St Joseph Mo and Seattle are hosts. Henry Russell of Colorado Springs presents a tuberculosis paper.
The Methodist bishop Robert McIntyre praises miners for creating wealth “cleanly” without harming others. He contrasts mining with stock trading and big business, arguing miners add real value to the world. The minister recently became a bishop and will speak at Custer on August 20.
Seattle hosts the tenth annual grand aerie session of the Fraternal Order of Eagles at Moore theater beginning today. About eighteen hundred delegates attend while thirty thousand visitors are expected to converge on the city. Grand lodge officers are present as cities compete for the 1900 convention.
London reports confirm the sultan has recalled Mohemed Ali Bey the ambassador at Washington and that French and Russian envoys are also recalled. Observers expect a broader reshuffle of the foreign diplomatic corps before the sultan completes his program. No charges are specified but incompetence or maladministration are believed possible. Changes aim to provide new service amid changed conditions.
The Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias selected Milwaukee as the site for next year’s convention. Milwaukee had already been chosen by the supreme assembly of the uniform rank. The vote was reported from Hoston on August td.
Allan Ames aged 18, son of Mrs. and Mr. Ames of Hoyt Springs, died at Hargens hospital from quinsy and tonsillitis. A bright student and star player for the Hoyt Springs high school nine, his death follows another family tragedy after the editor of the Times Herald was killed by a train two years ago.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson arrived in the Hills and will spend several days reviewing forest conditions and pest control in Black Hills timber. He met with Homestake’s Grier to discuss forestry and government timber use and will visit Belle Fourche to inspect the local project and planted trees.
Extracts from the Diary of a Bad Man recount the Black Hills race for gold during Custers 1873 expedition. Gen Custer traversed rivers and creeks near Bear Butte while prospectors praised French creek. An October 1874 ambush along the Cheyenne river yielded a deadly Indian attack on a white messenger.
Hot Springs Virginia August 12 Chairman Hitchcock of the Republican National Committee arrived to straighten the West Virginia table. He aims for satisfaction of both sides and a safe outcome for the party in the coming election. Swisher discussed the station with Hitchcock this morning and Senator Elkins, a Swisher supporter, is also present.
Col James Templar former head of Britain's aeronautical division visits Fort Myer to inspect Baldwin airship and argues airships and balloon corps could shorten wars. He notes British and American balloon use in South America and the Spanish American War and discusses Wright brothers Baldwin contracts and Farman offer with General Allen.
In Spokane on August 13 two young women in sheer Asian style gowns paraded in a shop window drawing thousands to Riverside avenue. Police, volunteers, and a patrol wagon crowd controlled the blocks. Frederick E. Goodall withdrew the models when police arrived. Edward Roach was jailed for disorderly conduct, with a plan to repeat the demonstration.
Yankton and Clay counties face a thirty day quarantine after an anthrax outbreak. State veterinarian Dr Hicks and federal inspector Dr Smith hail efforts to curb the disease. No cattle horses hogs or sheep may leave the area while railroads are alerted. From thirty seven farms visited 170 dead animals were found, mainly horses, indicating widespread loss.
Three thousand settlers from twenty-one states gather in Garland Colorado for the San Luis Valley land opening. They oppose the government lottery method and post office inspectors block it. Trustees Rankin McNair Hibbarger named to run an auction sale with Frank Goudy as legal counsel. The crowd includes farmers from Kansas Nebraska Texas Oklahoma Iowa and other states. Work will take ten days and a mass meeting aims to decide on proceeding with allotment tomorrow.
At the French British exposition grounds a balloon named Lovelace exploded during inflation injuring many. Captain Lovelace survived but was seriously hurt and his secretary Mrs. Blanch Hill was killed. An American party led by Lovelace had arrived with Dr. Julian H. Thomas. the incident prompted an official investigation.
In a Budapest published book Nastitch accuses King Peter of Servia of complicity in the Montenegro bomb conspiracy aiming to unite Montenegro and Slav provinces under Serbian power. London notes deny the charges as lies. Vienna dispatch says Nastitch was arrested at Agram for high treason as arrests widen in Croatia and Slavonica.
Sioux City reports a new rule for Panama Canal job applicants requiring a photograph with each application. H A Smith of the Isthmian Canal Commission says the change helps curb substitutions as twenty mechanics applied Tuesday and more lines form at the federal building.
Report of armed criminals arriving in South Dakota to target small banks post offices and businesses in smaller towns. The notice urges banks to take immediate precautions to prevent planned robberies and disruptions.
The article warns that robberies may rise this fall in South Dakota as harvest workers flood in, masking criminals among strangers. It notes banks and post offices offer tempting targets and urges towns to hire night watchmen to question strangers after midnight.
Denver detectives report Frank Roe, jailed on a previous charge, has refused to reveal knowledge about a series of stranglings on M street during summer and fall. Roch, once in custody for attempted suicide, now claims guilt but remains mute. A separate case notes four vagrants fined in district court, with police ties to a shooting on Market Street.
Inventor and builder Wrights machine suffered a minor crash during a practice flight in Paris. The craft struck the ground at about five feet after an abrupt maneuver while descending from sixty meters, breaking a wing. No one was injured. authorities expect repairs within a week.
Ayres for the state committee filed with the secretary of state to place the Democratic ticket on the November ballot. Attorneys Lynch of Huron planned to sue to compel ballot access if needed. A writ will be issued soon to bring the matter to a test in the Supreme Court.
Springfield reports 93 counties have begun official returns with many still incomplete. Early figures show a widening lead by the majority alongside ongoing tallies that will take several days to finalize.
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