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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1907
Page
10
York August 24 Deputy President Thomas announced that Western Union will retire men to fill vacancies from the strike and that old operators will be rehired as needed. First strike benefits were paid tonight with funds reportedly sufficient to support the strikers for two weeks and to continue the fight for ninety days.
John Harrington of Elk Creek died at the county hospital Sunday of dropsy. James McNenny and wife returned from a ranch outing. Burglars stole $76 in goods from the Senate saloon basement. Prof T B Hanna and Miss Mary Frances Caswell announce engagement in Ludington. J W McSloy becomes sole proprietor of Yale store. Edwin L Johnson and Miss Laurietta Achenbach announce upcoming wedding in San Diego. Glass damage at H O Anderson & Son’s store estimated around $100. First Philippine troop section departs Sturgis September. second section leaves November for San Francisco December sail.
In Lakewood Ohio on August 2 a wife restrained her husband when a burglar entered their home. The thief seized a diamond ring worth 500 dollars and a stud valued at 200 dollars before escaping downstairs.
The Atchison Globe notes wry observations on society and manners. It mocks excuses over blame, mocks store teeth as better than none, and jokes about roosters, marriage monotony, corset pricing, long-distance business, and Job’s patience amid new inventions.
Berlin and Paris push military airships with trials of the German Gross craft and the French Petrie balloon. Germany plans a fleet with rapid fire guns and six crew, while France votes one million dollars for a Petrie fleet and reuses the Galerie de machines at Issy. The race sparks debate on aerial navigation laws and extending frontiers upward.
John Drady, the Sth street saloon man, received the shackles worn by Jack McCall who shot Wild Bill Hickok in a Denel woo card game on August 2 1876. Sheriff Hickey and Deputy Sheriff Pappe of Yankton presented them, part of Yankton jail artifacts. McCall was the territorys first legal hanging, tried and sentenced there with U S Marshal Burdick and Deputy C P Evans assisting.
Telegram from Sioux Falls reports the death in Old Mexico of Sumne Hills Wippwd, son of Mr and Mrs John Aippoe of Joncor. His family hopes for his earlier restoration of health.
Denver officials report that Albert E. Bell known as George Murray may be the same man behind the Burlington mail pouch heist near Denver. Bell fled Philadelphia after a 1904 $500,000 check robbery and later fell ill in Denver where U S marshals and Pinkertons held him under guard at St Anthony's hospital, cited as the suspect in the recent Burlington robbery.
Shippers and jobbers of Aberdeen win approval for an interstate interchange track after years of dispute. Railroads planned to build the line following a state rail commission order and a recent legislative fix. The track is expected to be finished by early September depending on construction progress.
The Qlobe invites readers to join a subscription program for its catalog of books. Details on pricing and access are provided to new subscribers.
Omaha reports a surge in value and sales of farm lands and ranches irrigated and unimproved tributary to the city. Railroads and irrigation spur aggressive sales to develop unsettled lands, with prices rising 25 percent in Nebraska and neighboring states as 2,000,000 acres of western land are opened for development. Strong profits in farming and cattle improve investor outlook.
Mose Sturman a 64 year old former deputy sheriff and liberal benefactor lies in a county hospital dying as a pauper and friendless. Once famed for large gambling wins and long playing sessions he squandered wealth on gifts and loans, with a legendary tale of a $100 stake that reportedly yielded $10,000. He has been hospitalized since last June and doctors foresee a short remaining life.
Augusta Glenn, granted a divorce from Frank G. Glenn of Bryant, South Dakota, wed Henry J. Behrens of Bryant in less than an hour after the decree. The unusual quick remarriage followed the finalization of the divorce on a Wednesday.
A passenger, unnamed, chased down and overpowered a thief after the Milwaukee train stopped at Howard depot. The man surrendered a stolen railroad ticket and $85 in cash before the passenger returned to the train. The incident was witnessed by fellow travelers.
Cheyenne August 23 State Humane Agent H D Gough elected honorary member of Big Horn County Fair association and invited as guest for the fifty mile endurance race. Contestants ride 12.5 miles out and back then camp in arena, rest, and ride 25 miles more. Event tests Wyoming horses with army and notable handlers observing. Gough to ensure no cruelty.
Capt. C. V. Gardner announced a Belle Fourche joint session with Prof. N. E. Hansen for September 4 and 5 at the Black Hills fair. Eastern fruit growers vow attendance. Leaders Treacy Cook and others will share fruit culture talks for home builders and enthusiasts.
A humorous exchange contrasts a jewelry store burglar with his accomplice outside. The Aiken character teases about the difference as the inside thief is caught while the partner outside evades capture.
A printer’s error alters a quote about Mrs Nestor, transforming a remark into a bizarre split sentence. New York Globe readers react as the morning paper publishes the mispunctuated line.
Dr M L Smith recounts traveling 3400 miles to Kabul to treat the Ameer of Afghanistan. He details a two and a half month assignment with 6 American dentists, royal escort, a palace guest house, and a payment of 18500 rupees about $6000 in silver.
Grand Forks North Dakota August 24. Thomas Duffy a Great Northern railway conductor arrives at his Larimore home to find his wife and money gone. In a rage he destroys all furniture except a plane. Police chief declines arrest citing ownership of goods.
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