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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1912
Page
2
A collage of early 20th century items. Topics include paper durability and rag pulp, scientific expeditions to Quito, patents for shoe stitching, silk weaving secrets, rubber restoration methods, champagne sales to the U.S., new slide techniques, English road strength, Birmingham trade figures, wireless telegraphy advances, and various European court and economic notes.
New York Aug 24 Mrs Flora Zabelle Hitchcock announces plans for divorce from Raymond Hitchcock after seven years of marriage. She confirms the rumor and notes she signed away interest in their Long Island home while expressing uncertainty about future housing and employment.
Two women face charges in McAlester jail for fatal shootings linked to jealous disputes. Mrs A L Turley allegedly shot Lena Shoemaker at Crowder after claiming her husband’s infidelity. Shoemaker lies dying. Mrs Samuel Beck is accused of killing her former husband at Bower when he visited his divorcee.
In Constantinople a fierce attack on the Adriatic port of Duraasso left thirty Albanian insurgents dead and 20 wounded. The Maliscori-led force of about 400, guided by priests, initially pressed the Turks but were repelled as Turkish reinforcements arrived and routed the attackers into the surrounding countryside.
In a Chicano Aug 4 speech, President Charlies Banks of Bayou La. urged Negroes to stop complaining in barber shops and streets and to seek success through work. Miss L. H. P. Coleman of Washington condemned ads claiming to “take kinks out of the Negro's hair” as insulting to Black women.
Homer Thompson, a retired farmer from Horton Kansas, shot and killed 40 year old Hattie Jackson after she refused marriage. He then killed himself with the same revolver. The woman had been recently divorced, about a month earlier.
President Taft announced nominations to the Senate for consular postings in distant cities. Perry Hays of Montana at Zanisbar George N Hanson of Utah at Hobart Tasmania Walter A Leonard of Tilinola at Stavenger Norway confirm selections for diplomatic service across continents.
In Atchison on August 24 a swarm of grasshoppers interrupted a local band concert in Allison. The pests crawled through brass instruments, causing tuning issues and distress among farmers who call for heavy rain to save the corn.
From St. Petersburg officials declare the tale of sailors in the Black Sea fleet plotting to capture the Auasha emperor to be an absolute invention.
Sparks from a burning barn blew three blocks by wind and set the Ringling brothers tent ablaze at 1 PM yesterday, completely destroying the main tent in ten minutes. The Sterling DL report notes no injuries and ongoing investigation.
Charles Merlon of Lugano, an American youth, fell over a cliff yesterday while ascending Monte Bao Salvatore. Doctors report a badly fractured skull but hope remains for his recovery despite serious injuries.
A Chinese dispatch from Peking dated August reports Mongolian forces occupying Tuonan and looting houses and stores. The raiders are commanded by a lieutenant of the Kutuku or shah of Mongolia.
A robber aged about 40 robbed the Denver Express mail car from Kansas City to Denver, bound for Topeka. He shot himself mortally wounded with his own pistol when confronted by Conductor M. E. Smith and two police. he named his identity as Willis Lonsberry of Medford Oregon, now hospitalized.
London August reports Kid McCoy Norman Selby, the American boxer, discharged from custody by Bow Street magistrate. He was arrested July 26 on provisional extradition for larceny at Ostend. Defense argued the depositions were unreliable and intoxicated testimony unsustained. Magistrate dismissed case for lack of evidence after reviewing all papers.
Frank Gotch world champion wrestler defeated Jess Westergaard of Des Moines in two straight falls. The first fall lasted 21 minutes 26 seconds, the second 9 minutes 27 seconds. Gotch used a reverse body hold and a barred toe hold before finishing with a body hold. He also commented on potential matches with Zybezko and Mahmout.
New York August 4 fear that he cannot raise funds to bring his dancing Bull Moose velvet to market cited by friends as the motive for Albert Fun’s suicide. The inventor’s demise follows failed attempts to finance the unfinished project.
Belle Plaine Kansas August 24 Kamuel W Wood the farmer who killed James Thompson wounded Matt Manahan and injured you Gaylord and Manahan in an attempted kidnapping of two year old Ka daughter of Nemaha. Manahan recovered consciousness and has a chance to recover while Wood is not believed to survive.
In Lamar Colorado on August 4 a light breeze toppled the Royane Mutheween Filer aircraft. George Thompson, a DeaVer aviator, was crushed when it overturned beside the grandstand as spectators watched, dying at the scene.
A Cincinnati jury acquitted Mire Macthilda of murdering her husband on April 4. The verdict was delivered in Judge Bromwell’s court last night.
Washington reports two American men Harvey Dodd of Mississippi and another named Phillips were killed after seeking refuge in a Leon hospital on August 18 during rebel attacks. Rebels seized towns between Leon and Chinandega and looted a plantation and a distillery worth 6,000,000. Rear Admiral Sutherland will assume command as U S forces arrive. refugees and foreign families face danger on the coast.
Corinto reports General Mena may have left Nicaragua but no confirmation. American sailors and marines maintain order in the port from the collier Justin and the gunboat Annapolis crews. Railroad service with Managua expected to resume soon as troops withdraw along the line toward Leon.
In August at San Jorge the crew of the American steamer Progreso mutinied on Lake Nicaragua and handed the vessel to government authorities. The ship had been anchored at San Juan del Sur before the mutiny.
Pratt Kansas August 27 1910 Thomas Stubblefield a Rock Island car repairer who vanished in April 1910 reappeared at his mother's McDowell Missouri home He recalls little of the two years since his disappearance and says his true name is Colorado Pete not his given name He cannot recognize his mother at first yet confirms his identity after a brief reunion.
Cincinnati was chosen as the 1913 meeting place by the Loyal Order of Moose at its annual convention held on August 24 in Kansas City Missouri. The selection was announced late Wednesday.
New York August 4 George P Murphy actor and his wife Anna will not appear in court as scheduled in Brooklyn as reconciliation has been effected Murphy visited the bungalow where they and their dog Girlie lived Friends rushed in to find the couple embracing Murphy joking I guess I won t take away my clothes
Three poets from the Jewish Humorati ch weekly strike, accusing publisher Jacob Marinof of altering their names to deny them glory and recognition for their work. The dispute centers on attribution and authorship within the publication.
New York August reports from a religious publication noting a strikingly low attendance at churches this season. The piece highlights unusual public disengagement and questions the social impact in the city.
Erie UL reports the death of John Hatton aged about 84 at his Morrison home. He was a longtime associate of President William Theory and noted in local circles for his public service and leadership.
Preliminary figures show major crops in several countries led by Prussia for wheat at 90 million bushels and Russia conditions hinting at above average yields. Bulgaria Canada and Denmark follow with tens of millions of bushels in wheat and corn.
Debutantes and matrons admired dozens of live and dead butterflies from Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish's $100000 Louis XVI ball. White doves were released, some escaping outside while electric fountains and colored lights illuminated the lavish ballroom.
Washington officials warned a late war could involve all maritime nations and pivot on the Suez and Panama canals as the Panama canal bill awaits President Taft’s approval. A state department report notes the Suez canal directorate aims to cut rates, intensifying global interest.
Kansas City tale reports two 10 year olds confessing to the killing of 4 year old Joseph Timmer whose body was found buried in a gully after a stone struck him in the temple during a woods trip. John Farley and John Heinberger admitted responsibility after giving conflicting accounts.
A man registered as A W Rogers of Jackson, Miss died after shooting himself on Broadway Rinito. He told a woman he was tired of the relationship and attempted suicide before police concluded the name may be an alias.
Washington Aug 24 The general deficiency bill reports from the Senate committee on appropriations allows Mrs E H Hubbard widow of the late congressman seven thousand five hundred dollars or one year's salary
Detroit Alderman Thomas E. Glinnan, president of the common council, was bound over to the recorder's court after his police court examination on allegations of receiving bribe money.
Virgil C. Henshaw, chairman of the Prohibition National Committee, today assumed control of the national campaign headquarters in Chicago. He said the Prohibition party would be a big factor in the campaign.
Washington August 4 President Tutt signed the naval appropriations bill carrying 123 220 707 dollars and providing for one dreadnaught to cost not more than 16 million dollars.
New York actress Anna Hold obtained an interlocutory decree of divorce from Florence Ziegfeld after default, with no appearance by Ziegfeld to oppose. The co- respondent’s name was disclosed in the motion.
New York August 24 Martin Sheridan famed athlete and heavyweight champion is hospitalized at his home with a major operation planned Sheridan starred in the Ghypwpie games and enjoyed royal favor from the King of Greece who showed great interest in the athlete.
Amid heavy fog and light rain, several men from the Yoo w wid AY reportedly left the ships in Milwau bay while officers from Maine search for them.
Smugglers evading U S customs used mail pouches on ships to conceal opium worth 0 000. A bag on the steamer Manchuria arriving from the Orient carried letters and hidden opium, while another bag aboard the Sancharte had mail destroyed and tins of opium swapped.
President Taft appoints a committee of government officials to investigate the board of United States appraisers amid concerns of neglect and malfeasance. The probe aims to improve the customs service and address complaints that the board’s work fails to yield satisfactory revenue results. The board includes Somerville as president and members Barretts, Waite, Hay, McClelland, Chamberlain, and Cooper, each earning $9,000.
In Peking on August 23 President Yuan Shi Kai tightens security after executions of Hun Yat Sen’s allies Generals Chane Tren Chu and Feng Wei. Troops patrol streets and presidential HQs are ringed as fear and paranoia spread in the city.
Chicago on Aug 23 jurors in Mrs Florence Bernstein case reported no agreement after deliberations over the March shooting death of her husband George Bernstein. The court ordered continued deliberations as the state's attorney denounced her as a deliberate murderer.
Denver reports Union Pacific will shorten the route by 100 miles, cutting new lines from Denver to Julenburg and Gibbon Nebraska then Hastings, using Saint Joseph and Grand Island tracks. The total distance drops to 414 miles as Hastings and Earthars rail connections are incorporated.
Washington August 22 Investigators will air the alleged American hemp trust and its ties to the International Harvester company. The hearing will probe hemp prices and the impact on Philippine farmers next session of Congress announced by Representative Jones of Virginia, chair of the insular affairs committee.
Des Moines Iowa August 22 FF Taylor a dapper townsman accused by his wife of drugging her so he could go out with another woman returned to the city today to seek forgiveness She refused and turned him over to police It developed today that he had been in Chicago
Milwaukee August 22 The swarm menace has made the mosquitoes a terror in many parts of the city. Churchgoers held prayer services to ask for relief as bites prompted concern. A resident named Ray Golat had to be found after wandering bitten and lost, and the community hoped for a return home by Sunday.
Indianapolis report shows the American Federation of Lamakenan accounting for the McNamara defense fund with total expenditures at $827 911.85 and over 5 000 contributors. Clarence Darrow received the largest disbursement listed as attorney fees and expenses totaling $200 000. Other items include $11 000 to Leo M. Rappaport and $2 000 to Henry eyfried plus various services and costs.
New York Aug 2 A police graft inquiry is set weeks before the Rosenthal murder trial. Supreme Court Justice nation Goff will hear preliminary steps to add evidence of police corruption against Lieutenant Becker and six others indicted yesterday. Grand jury to hear testimony from Zelig who claimed he supplied gunmen to Rosenthal associates.
Washington reports that after President Taft threatened a veto over riders affecting General Wood’s tenure, House and Senate conferees removed the contested provisions. The bill now allows a seven year term with four years active service and three years reserve, retaining all army posts and dropping cavalry consolidation.
Boston reports an estimate that nine Americans hold about three billion dollars. The list names John D. Rockefeller Andrew Carnegie J P Morgan William Rockefeller George F Wakero James Auliman Henry Prick W K Vanderbilt and others with fortunes ranging from 160 million to 1 billion. The potential annual income at six percent would be about 160 million dollars.
Workmen uncover a large live bullfrog eight feet underground at the site of Springfield Missouri’s new convention hall. The animal lay in an old well filled twenty years ago and appears vigorous, to be kept at a curios ship.
In Chiacago on August 22 Florence Hernstein was acquitted of murdering her husband after a five hour jury deliberation. The verdict ends the high profile trial and shifts focus to the aftermath for Hernstein.
Ambitious diplomat Hee Dakis retires after years in Washington. The Austrian born figure, noted as dean of the corps, leaves the post amid a career spanning many years and key international postings.
The interstate commerce commission suspended a proposed coal rate increase. The ruling blocks higher freight charges from Shyden to major routes including Cleveland Cincinnati and St Louis, halting a prior push to raise out rates for coal shipments.
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