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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
Health department data shows only three of every one hundred Chicago schoolchildren have proper dental care. Half have cavities, a quarter of those are beyond saving. Dr. Young announces that results will push regular dental service into more city schools, aided by Dr. Frederick Molt and assistants.
A miscellany of sayings and facts spans wisdom from Tripoli to Thomas M. Scott. It surveys agricultural immigrants, potato varieties, Rock Island railroad spending, only-child psychology, Mrs. Scott’s land venture, cabinet discretion, and odd historical anecdotes.
New York December 2 Herbert Franel Sherwood notes in the Review of Reviews that the flow of immigration to the United States fell in the first nine months of 1911. From January to September 30 about 460,670 immigrants arrived, down 38.18 percent from the same period last year. He cites steerage departures and increased Canadian arrivals as factors, and argues immigration follows labor demand in a growing nation.
New York December 2 The supreme court decree dissolving Standard Oil still echoes as 33 subsidiary companies begin separate existence. About 200000 new stock certificates go to roughly 6000 stockholders of Old Standard Oil Company of New Jersey. Fractional shares are unresolved as oil shares cannot yet be listed on exchanges brokers expect a plan to be devised.
Frank W. McMahon, convicted of manslaughter for the May killing of George Leary after a quarrel over McMahon's daughter, was sentenced in Philadelphia to not less than five nor more than 10 years in the penitentiary. The unwritten law was cited, and counsel waived appeal to pursue purge proceedings.
North Dakota supreme court rules a husband may claim alimony and support from a wife under conditions, noting a separate action can compel the wife to support a habilitated husband when he cannot earn a living and is not deserted. In Chicago reports, hunting caused 100 U.S. fatalities this year with injuries halved from last year.
A planned public wedding in St Joseph Missouri between David Cunningham of Topeka Kansas and Bertha Fowler of Joplin Missouri was called off after managers learned the couple were confined at police headquarters.
Game wardens and Yellowstone park officials estimate that over 500 elk were killed during Montana's hunting season ended last night within a 10 mile radius of Jardine near the Yellowstone boundary.
Spokane report says Chief No Shirt of the Walla Wallas and Brute Representative Starvey Ll. Phippa will travel by special car to Washington DC With wealthiest Northwest tribal representatives they seek immediate constructive Indian legislation and plan to form the Brotherhood of North American Indians to advance their race with eastern allies.
William Ward, partner in a ship building firm and Beattle Athletic Club member, prominent wrestler, was shot and killed yesterday in Beattle. Police Investigation underway.
Denver reports reveal Charles S. Pickens confesses to killing John Walsh in Leadville in 1883 and claims Saloonkeeper was killed by accidental pistol discharge while Pickens carried the gun. He says Frank Shurtliff and Sherman Morris are tied to the case and cites insanity histories and escapes. Omaha associational comments label Pickens as insane and defend Shurtliff’s role.
Fire at Hildebrand's drug store in Decatur Neb causes widespread destruction across the block. Losses estimated between 75 000 and 100 000 dollars threaten Eagelton Bros Geo M Byram and other shops as townspeople mobilize a bucket brigade amid an incomplete water system.
Nina Hardy a Negro woman convicted of pocket picking from a young farmer in North Bend faces one to seven years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty in district court Judge Thomas imposed the sentence Nina who organized a singing clan in the county jail will be confined beginning Monday ending her county jail performances.
Deputy pure food inspector C Kemble pursued a complaint against the Aurora Milling Company in county court accusing short weights on Brow and second grade four Cream Hour. The case moved toward whether district court can hear the charges and Kemble testified about weighing several lots, finding short weights.
December dispatches report the Persian national council rejecting Russia’s ultimatum after the dismissal demand of W Morgan Shuster. Russian troops at Resht are ordered toward Tehran, with the council voting openly and English warnings dismissed as misinformed. A Persian governor in Fars is assassinated as unrest grows. Taft urged to mediate to avert war.
Richmond Virginia December 2 The Novas Leader prints what it calls a private confession by Henry Clay Beattie Jr for his family. The document allegedly states he planned two weeks before the crime to kill his wife and describes the murder in detail. It also says he influenced a cousin to obtain a gun and hid it, and denies certain acts at the crime scene.
Headed by Senator James J. Frawley the New York group of nine senators and assemblymen arrived in San Francisco to inspect grounds for the 1916 Panama-Pacific fair and recommended an appropriation of not less than 1 000 000 dollars.
Jewish Americans in Ban Branciaco and San Francisco join a national push for abrogation of the 1832 treaty between the United States and Russia over Russia not recognizing American passports for Jewish citizens. An extra session legislature will memorialize Congress to act.
Portim December report notes bombardment of the Morcha seaport on the Arabia coast causing considerable damage. Three Turks were killed, Turkish gunners returned fire from Katlan warships with 16 shells, all falling short except the last which hit an Italian cruiser prompting its withdrawal. Authorities say bombardment may resume with stronger Italian warship.
Hercules McCormick died suddenly at his barn duties from heart disease after more than 25 years in the city. 8. D. Canady, civil war veteran, died of a paralytic stroke at 76, living with his son D. M. Canady. Isaiah Stanhope of Estherville aged 74 died after paralysis, funeral held from his home. Katherine Thompson, 60, of Danbury was an old Saunders county resident, funeral at Fremont residence.
Mrs. Elizabeth Pyncheon of Yankton dies at age 66 leaving two sons Frank and Fred and a daughter Elsie as immediate survivors.
Multiple weddings reported in Gann Valley Bridgewater Sioux Falls Laverne Estherville and nearby towns. Couples include Lars Rassumson and Hattie Peterson. Henry Henrichson and Carrie Gerth. Edith Blanche Yonke and Frank Johnson. James Powers and Hattie Schroeder. Ray Duncomb and Mary Innes. Hazel Ghoulin and Roy Brown. Officiants were local pastors. Couples plan to reside in their respective towns or farms.
Police uncovered bombs alleged to target American W Morgan Shuster in Tehran. In Mattoon Illinois two women died and three children injured when a gas heating plant exploded at J Ms Hetiton’s farm. Chicago joy as Ida Winkelman’s daughter Elina returns from Germany after desertion claims. Joplin Missouri three coaches of train No 63% overturned injuring six passengers and a crew member. Jackson Mississippi grandstand collapse injures fifty, some fatally, at the Mississippi universities game. Gainesville Georgia fire in Palmone Hardware block. one hundred twenty thousand dollar loss. Toledo Ohio fire kills two children, injures others. Rubin family affected. Sweden’s equine population note compares to country with few horses per people.
The metal workers union threatened a strike affecting roughly 60 000 workers after a failed wage agreement. Representatives who refused to accept the joint employers and trades committee suggestion considered new terms as the conflict persisted. Factories report ample orders but Christmas cost pressures weigh on workers.
Hong Kong reports rampant looting and street fighting in Canton as armed bands attack shops and a bank. Police are disarmed. authorities impose harsh measures including flogging for minor offenses. US stance on China dispatch remains unchanged as troops move in the Pacific and Philippines.
Njegus a Dalama rian who fired four shots at Herr Hochenburger minister of justice during the Austrian Reichsrat session on October 6 was sentenced today to seven years at hard labor. The trial lasted two days and he gained admission to the public gallery during a debate on rioters punished for high food costs.
Kansas City reports creamery butter at 46 cents, up 8 to 10 cents from last year with expectations of several more cent gains. Chicago observers note higher prices yet insist last year was an anomaly and demand remains strong.
New York December 2 A court session was postponed as W B Stokes remained ill from an acute indigestion suffered yesterday. He could not testify today in the trial of Lillian Graham and Ethel Conrad two showgirls charged with attempting to murder Klin.
Chicago December meeting gathers National Water Users delegates from nearly every region and project in the United States to spur irrigation projects and conserve agricultural water resources in the middle and far west.
The dead body of Wellington Mrye, shot in the head, was found in a lodging house. Authorities say despondency from financial troubles and low social standing at Dayton La contributed to the act. Mrye had been visiting Minnow polls and Minnee, with family ties unknown.
Linwoll, Deel and an unauedubed promoter staged a boxing exhibition for Acme Athletic Club in this city. Kid Hogers and Young Nelson both suffered broken hands in the second round and the bout was ruled a draw. They will meet again soon.
Rome reports the creation of fourteen new cardinals at the Vatican consistory. Among the American prelates, Cardinal Farley and Cardinal O'Connell were vested with red hats, drawing immense crowds and global attention to the event and surrounding ceremonies.
Mr and Mrs H Woolf completed an 8000 mile walking tour, meeting city officials in Kansas City. The couple began in San Antonio and planned a New York route via Atlanta before finishing. Mrs Woolf secured the woman’s long distance walking championship, while the pair say they have logged over 10,200 miles in two years.
Fire at Morris & Company smokehouse near the National stockyards in St Louis Illinois forced 100 workers to flee. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent buildings and the smokehouse containing 600 tons of meat was partially destroyed. damage estimate not given.
Superior, Wis. Dec. 1 A woodcutter Art Dodge is sought by the sheriff and Bayfield County for shooting Mrs. Frank Spalding twice near a station 22 miles from Iron River as she rode in a sleigh to a camp. A driver named Green reported the assailant ordered them to stop and fired twice. The first cartridge failed to explode. the second bullet went through Mrs. Spalding and a third hit her body.
Fire gutted the four story building at Fifteenth and Curtis streets in Denver. The blaze, believed incendiary, forced lodgers from the Famous cafe and the Charleston rooming home to flee. The structure, once the Forente theater, later housed the National Guard and the Denver Club.
Representative Onscat Underwood, chair of the Ways and Means Committee and House majority leader, arrival remarks indicate the current session will center on tariff legislation. He spoke upon arriving at his Washington office yesterday.
Tokyo reports strong belief that mediation is possible in China with Japan England and the United States seen as likely to act in concert. The question remains which power will initiate.
A fire destroyed the home of Mr and Mrs Jaugh Mavin in Tolmdo Ohio early yesterday morning. One firefighter was sacrificed and two oilers may be added as a result of the blaze.
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