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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
3
The fragment recalls Gioux City era notes detailing the Giret balloon ascent of 1783 and references to Dealen Coffees, health claims, rising telephone counts, coal carbon emissions, and chained dictionaries in schools and Bibles in churches due to cost and rarity.
Reports describe increasing filth in the Panama Canal waters with locals noting persistent mud and foul odor. Officials have yet to offer a full remediation plan amid ongoing maintenance challenges.
Dialogue notes a witty paradox about misers and marriage, with Mrs Simpcom teasing that married miners are common yet overlooked. The exchange implies social humor about bachelor misers and the prevalence of married workers.
Pokerton’s wife remarks on a possible night out as a confession unfolds in a domestic scene. The line hints at repeated absence and underlying tension within the couple.
In a small town exchange a city relative comments on a farmer saving lemon squashes daily. The farmer, Corntessel, admits the habit and notes he would pay for a straw to chew rather than drink the squash. The dialogue highlights odd thrift and unusual desires.
A short exchange notes a man out of work for over two years who relies on public assistance. He mentions a county seat nearby with a model rail offering better meals than country hotels, reflecting hardship and community support cited by the Kansas City Star.
A fragment shows a scene where a hungry man begs for food. A woman named Wetuals responds and threatens to call her husband. The man pleads, and a shift occurs as the woman claims to have a heart and considers giving aid to her husband.
A speaker praises a boy or young man for learning many skills from dancing to football and poker. The speaker hopes he will discover how to get more from an acre of land than ever before, seeking practical gains from the youth's abilities.
Reports say Galveston faced five feet of floodwater with streets submerged as the tropical storm moved inland toward central Texas. Houston Beaumont and nearby towns were cut off by disrupted wireless and wire services while the McClellan broke from moorings and drifted offshore.
Des Moines Aug 17 county supervisors split on methods for hard surface highways. The annual convention of county sore will discuss plans and hotel meetings to settle the issue. President Dunlap supports a permanent approach while opposing views linger.
The state supreme court today heard arguments in a labor case involving John F. Lawton. The defendant, sentenced on a Colorado charge, seeks appeal before the bench. The proceedings concern whether legal action can proceed and what outcomes may follow.
Washington reports that the U S reply to Germany accepts a mixed commission for damages and arbitration at The Hague to settle the William P. Frye sinking case. It proposes combining German and American settlement ideas with experts and an umpire if needed.
Washington reports officials say the allies have agreed to declare cotton contraband with Great Britain France Russia and Belgium backing the measure while Japan's stance remains undecided. The delay aims to coordinate uniform treatment among allies and limit German access to cotton shipments.
Berlin reports from August 16 indicate the executive committee of the National Liberal Party, meeting in the Reichstag, urged extending German frontiers east and overseas. The resolutions defend gains as necessary for security and economic strength, pledging support for any government pursuing these aims despite two dissenters.
Washington dispatches indicate reports that Yuan Shih Kai may proclaim himself emperor of China. Officials seek to gauge the movement while stressing strong republican sentiment and Dr. Sun Yat Sen's influence in exile.
In Washington Aus 17 Ry walfe, former commissioner, recently returned from an unspecified voyage, impressed Governor Metcalfe with his remarks on the situation in Mexico. Metcalfe stated the traveler’s account conveyed hope and concern about U S states and Mexico relations.
Brownsville Texas Aug 18 Border situation along the Rio Grande grows threatening after Mexicans gather openly at Progreso 30 miles above Brownsville and attack a U S cavalry patrol. Reports say 25 horses stolen in raids were delivered to Matamoros opposite here, Carranza troops cited. Death of Corporal Wilman and injuries to Lieut Roy Henry and Private Jackson heighten alarm as alarms ring for 20 miles around Progreso crossing.
Brownsville district reports last night's 20 minute fight on the Mexican side along the Rio Grande. Col Bullard strengthens patrols around Progresso and Mercedes with about 600 cavalry and infantry. Mercedes officials' claim of 180 crossers proved unfounded. Officers say all firing came from the Mexican side.
Port au Prince reports a violent cyclone destroying Aux Cayes and nearby Grande Ville and Petite Ville. The southern coast suffers extensive damage with many victims and disrupted telegraph and cable lines. Interior floods rise as the coffee crop sustains damage.
London reports a German submarine shelled Parton Harrington and White Haven on the Irish coast between 4 20 and 5 20 am. There was some fire but no casualties and only minor damage. A shell struck a railway line north of Parton delaying a train briefly with Chanolties later noted.
John C. Black civil war veteran former congressman and former United States pension official died in a lodging room at a Chicago hotel. He was a member of the civil service commission and held prominent public service roles.
A mob seized Leo Frank from Milledgeville prison farm posts last night. They transported him toward Atlanta then lynched him near Marietta at daylight. Newton A Morris urged an inquest as crowds debated mutilation of the body. The case followed a mass escape and disrupted prison communications.
The Missouri Pacific and Iron Mountain consented to receivership in a federal district court filing. Two suits by Commonwealth Steel Co seek over $140,000 against Missouri Pacific and $55,000 against Iron Mountain tied to rolling stock and equipment.
The Colorado Supreme Court granted a writ of prohibition barring Judge Granby Hillyer from presiding over future trials tied to the recent coal miners strike. The move followed Horace N. Hawklaw and UMWA counsel's claim that Hillyer was a former attorney for the mining company, creating a potential conflict.
Nashville Tennessee August 17 Chancellor Allison reduced salaries of all city officials and employees from the mayor down by 26 percent and authorized a $167000 municipal loan for current expenses as part of the city hall scandal. The city's credit remains unimpaired.
A Petrograd dispatch reprinted by Corriere della Sera suggests Russia and Japan may seek an alliance. The plan is said to face no opposition if not aggressive toward China and even moderate toward the United States. State tenderness is hinted as necessary for Russia.
Washington announces the appointment of William Weller to a judicial post in Hawaii. The action is announced on August 17 with reference to a judge named Wilton and a Goаt circuit mention, details sparse but confirms a U S appointment to the territory.
The Corman government issues a formal monoranda regarding the misused remarks about neutral vessels by the German embassy following public statements. The note addresses law and flag misuse tied to the submarine policy.
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