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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
7
A terse early 20th century style missing person note describes a young woman with black and gray-blue hair, aquiline nose, heavy chin. Last seen wearing a blue linen suit, white walat, white gloves, white Panama hat, and glasses. details are garbled but identify features and attire.
Dr. J S Boggess of the Marine Hospital service arrives in St. Louis to aid detectives hunting for his wife Mrs Ethel Keating Hoggess who vanished in Kansas City August 2. Clues trace a woman matching her description through Festus and De Soto Missouri while a riverman recalls a boat passenger paid $18 on August 3.
A notable temperance figure, Hew Ty Smith of Cedar Chapel, aged 18, wed Mr Id B White of Des Moines, 47, in Des Moines. The couple met Mrs Wise, former state temperance leader and gubernatorial candidate, during a temperance mission. The ceremony at Chamberlain hotel is at 6 PM with city temperance leaders invited.
Mrs. Freda Trost of 180 Germantown Avenue was arrested by coroner detectives on a charge of poisoning her husband to pay debts. The inquiry names Guenkla, 46, a bartender at Trent's saloon, as a person of interest.
Nineteen Negro miners were killed in a coal mine explosion at Abernant Alabama on Tuesday. Forty-six white men and eighteen Negroes escaped. forty-six bodies were recovered by last night. The blast occurred 1200 feet below the surface in a lower level, where most workers were employed.
In Cleveland on August M Relatives of William KH Shively a prosperous contractor and his stenographer Minn Ruby Carr reported they drowned themselves in Lake Merle in a staged death pact. They now insist they are alive and say clothes left on the shore were planted to mislead authorities.
A mob attacked a local court house area and lynched a Black man identified as T. Mek, age 19, amid confusion. The incident followed the killing of Cedron Lund, a white teen from four towns away, reported in the local ad section.
A Michigan training ship named the Den Juan de Austria arrived safely after being overdue by several hours yesterd ay. The vessel faced weather-related delays but reached port with all crew accounted for and awaits further instructions from authorities.
In Cleveland the International Typographical Union gathers for its annual convention. Delegate J. H. Etrief of Bronx City Ia authored a resolution seeking a nationwide investigation of the school book situation and urging textbooks from union-employer publishers. The convention also revisited the law committee report as HI N Kellogg and W B Prescott spoke.
Mereland Ohio Aug. 15 Dr William H Falls 62 and Cor Delia W B Coffey 68 both of Cincinnati wed in Trinity Cathedral by Sean Du Moulin after a 40 year courtship. They will live in Cleveland and he leaves practice. The bride says she kept delaying the wedding before today.
Thomas A. Duke former secretary of the Wholesale Grocers' club testifies in a federal inquiry into the sugar trust denies holding or knows of any agreement among wholesale grocers to raise sugar prices in the state. He references testimony about a 20 percent overmarket price pact cited by Charles R. Hurd.
In Auburn New York, 4-year-old Leo Avery found a revolver on a mantel and shot 2-year-old Floyd, killing him instantly. The father, a night watchman, had left the gun within reach. Leo climbed a chair, aimed at Floyd, and fired as he approached. Floyd died in his mother’s arms.
The eight delegates to the Populist national convention in St Louis after six hours of debate adopted a platform reaffirming the 1892 platform with new planks. They support government issuance of money direct to the people, government loans, ownership of telegraph and telephone systems, parcels post, initiative and referendum, direct elections, primaries, equal suffrage, lobbyist registration, and a graduated income and inheritance tax.
Attorney General Wickersham launches a collateral inquiry into the money trust tied to New York Clearing House associations. The probe centers on rules charging out of town checks and the discretion to levy charges for collections in other districts.
Denver will host 15 representatives of the Knights of Pythias lodge who depart this evening for a several day excursion over the state. The journey aims to foster fraternal bonds and visit affiliated lodges along the route.
New York Aug 14 Mrs Madeline Puree Astor survivor of the Titanic gave birth to a son at 8 15 this morning. The baby named John Jacob Astor after his father. The boy may come into about 3 000 000 of the Astor fortune depending on terms of the will.
Jurors heard a bizarre trial where a woman accused of shooting her child spoke in fits of emotion. Testimony described threats to blow up a road and a demand to pay for diamonds linked to Julieva Glick, brother-in-law of the wedding.
In Detroit on August 14 18 members of the common council faced arraignment on bribery or promise to accept bribes tied to a Wabash Street street project. Edward Schreiter former council secretary testified implicating many aldermen and a graft history spanning more than a decade. Authorities issued warrants for additional aldermen tied to promised bribes and ongoing court action.
Unofficial reports say President Yuuishi Kai has approached Mr. Rockhill American ambassador to Turkey about becoming adviser to the new Chinese republic. Rockhill’s familiarity with Chinese governance and his long career in Pekin and explorations are noted as qualifications.
Theodore Hanssmann, a Washington physician for over fifty years, died at age 81. He treated notable figures including Lincoln and Carl Schurz. His long career spanned much of the capital’s late 19th and early 20th century medical history.
Detroit notes show butchers worried about a beef supply shortage and possible federal legislation to aid the industry. The Master Butchers of America convene amid talks of remedies and education programs as sessions begin today.
A Washington man identified as Thomas B. Metkinthe or similar name died after contracting a severe illness during an extended stay in the mountains. The report notes he was exposed to a fever linked to mountain regions and underwent treatment before his death.
Mexico City reports 1500 killed in 24 hours by Zapata rebels across Ire lant and San tape regions. Train ambush at Tiruman leaves 30 Elm soldiers and many passengers dead. Tiruman raid followed. Orozco factions also terrorize northern areas. Capital wary as government fights to quell marauding bands.
Report from Mexico City describes 200 killed in Taxtapa and Toluca area as Zapatistas clash with rurales and federals. Fighting near Tenancino leaves Taxtapa garrison looted and authorities fearful of further uprisings.
Five people die when fireworks being prepared for a feast celebration in Auburn New York explode. Victims include Cosombo D Carmelengo of Fairview New Jersey a fireworks manufacturer Mrs Mary hee and three children Emma Armandy Carmela ages seven to nine. Fire Marshal Coneybear says prohibited explosives were used and found a strange bomb in the ruins.
Washington August M. An attempt to amend the post office appropriation bills to prohibit postal employees from joining secret organizations outside the department was defeated in the Senate 31 to 20 after a sharp debate in which the possibility of a strike against the government was discussed.
Five inmates escaped from the Ohio penitentiary by climbing the high wall at noon. One was shot by a guard and another captured. Three eluded pursuit, believed surrounded near yard by guards and officers circling the facility.
Montreal reports the Allanine steaming toward Liverpool with WO passengers after striking an obstracle at 4 pm yesterday. The vessel Lake hy mytal and Bo Scandinavian were seen proceeding to their destination. In Washington pension appeals surge as Commissioner Navport warns Congress has not yet appropriated funds.
Philadelphia reports Daley Ulrich Ople Grace, just freed after a sensational trial for shooting her husband, expresses a plea to return home. She cites enduring love and expects an heir, while her mother notes prior disbelief at her daughter's sincerity. Grace asserts happiness if family sides vanish and they find a quiet place to live.
Washington report notes Assistant Secretary Hays faces criticism from the Moss committee over Everglades land charges. The panel says North Carolina dealings with ex-employee J O Wright drew deprecation and narrowly avoided impeachment. Secretary Wilson escapes blame for the Everglades affair despite accusations of influence to suppress reports.
Chicago Aug 14 Charles W Murphy president of the Chicago NL club charges the New York team would need undue help from others to win the pennant. He cites a dispatch linking Roger Bresnahan to a proposed world tour for the New York Giants and All American stars amid pennant race tensions. Bresnahan is said to be only a prospective manager for the All American team.
Theodore Benny testified in Cincinnati police court that he makes a living by bleaching sparrows and selling them as canaries. Judge Fricke fined him $60 and costs for vagrancy and fraud.
Wicke Patterson, a workman remodeling the William Ry. Burch mansion near Huntsville, discovers a pot of gold in the basement. The land is owned by C. E. Yancy and brothers. locals debate possession and value as the old treasure tale unfolds.
Herlin Aug. 1 Prince Henry of Prussia brother of the German emperor has been chosen to go to Tokio to represent Emperor William at the funeral of the late Japanese emperor on September 1.
Tomorrow in Sterting OL Mr and Mrs John Roberts will celebrate their 67th wedding anniversary. He was born in Kentucky in 1822 and she in Maine on Christmas day 1875. They wed August 14, 18.
The fragmentary items recount a Civil War era topic and a tragic death of a girl named Melow Diu from a pine lodge. A man named Gund ewowy Lean is noted as injured while the scene references a track and a stop gesture. A policeman was called.
A long reader letter column offers guidance on romance, marriage, and behavior. Advice covers parental permission for a workingman suitor, apologies for misdeeds, waiting before marriage, handling rumors, and how to win a loved one with patience and courtesy.
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