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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1908
Page
7
A letter from a Japanese engineer friend recalls U S generosity shaping Japan's modernization and peace. Separately, Stockton and Cramer clash in a deadly early morning shootout. Stockton faces murder charges as the trial team from Hot Springs prepared.
Sioux Falls Dec 3 Lyman County in the Missouri river region has rapidly gained fame for the increasing number and volume of artesian wells drilled by homesteaders and ranchers. The Chamberlain Black Hills railway’s extension drew settlers and spurred water projects, with strong flows providing domestic stock water and surplus creating small lakes in low areas.
The circuit court in Hot Springs D will convene December 14 for the state case against William J. Stockton charged with murdering Robert Cramer at Cramer’s Hot Springs blacksmith shop on May 8, 190. Cramer, a longtime Hot Springs resident, and Stockton were rivals over shop work and price disputes, with violence reported after a dispute in which Cramer was killed.
San Francisco December 3. Chief William J Biggy chief of police here has not been recovered after drowning in the bay last night. He telephoned at Belvides suburb to visit Police Commissioner Kell and boarded a launch to return to the city around 10 pm. The chief disappeared after Moore advised him to go to the cabin. A search by boats and the bay coast guard is under way as relatives and officials await news. Biggy had been involved in graft prosecutions and disputes with local officials since Morris Haas death and the Ruef arrest era. He was appointed chief in September 1907 after eight months as an electoral custodian and detective.
A major blaze in Scranton early this morning devastated the Shapiro block, one of the city’s tangents. Four men perished in the flames, with the fiery inferno leaving widespread destruction.
In Port au Prince on December 4 violence erupted after Nord Alexis was released from the presidency. Looting occurred across the city, twelve men were killed, then four more, as troops restored order. Alexis was ferried to Jamnois Island aboard a French cruiser.
Early Saturday a gang of two or three men forced Blunt State bank cashier to open vault doors. They looted about $100 in currency, then locked the cashier in the vault. He escaped after two hours. Police arrested two suspects. a third man remains free.
A 15-year-old boy, Golder Ormond, confessed to Pinkerton detectives that he started a series of fires in Baker City Oregon, causing about 40000 dollars in losses. He sought revenge for a teacher's disciplinary action and enjoyed the fires' excitement, with the first blaze at the school and others to follow.
Omaha dispatch logs Mrs Ruth Rustin wife of Dr Rustin as key witness in the murder trial of Charles Davis. This afternoon Abbie Rice the woman in the case testified for the fifth time about that night in question. Defense seeks to show Rice fired the fatal shot. Prosecution doubtful Davis will receive a death sentence even in worst case.
Roosevelt cabinet reshuffle moves Victor H. Metcalf of California to leave the Navy portfolio and promote Truman H. Newberry of Michigan who has acted as secretary in fact since November 1005. Metcalf was a strong prerogative advocate but was often bypassed by the President on naval matters.
Ill health and isolation from President Roosevelt drive Metcalf to quit. He has been absent from the department for months, leaving Newberry to head naval affairs in practice. Newberry, a keen naval enthusiast and trusted aide, now aims to steer policy and administration with hopes Taft will retain him after March 4.
Iowa State Superintendent John F. Riggs plans a data driven push to improve country schools during the 32nd General Assembly. He will mail teachers a December attendance card to reveal month end totals and support consolidation and grading. The effort follows his annual report to the governor detailing dire conditions.
Letters in the Cowper case indicate she and actor-manager Wallick agreed a year ago to end their lives by their own actions, with both planning to die in the same manner. Cowper shot herself at the St. Regis in New York City and Wallick killed himself at the Commercial hotel in Middletown on May 1.
In Omaha on December 5 the Rustin trial drew a light audience as Abbie Rice described a fatal self harm pact involving Dr. Rustin and Bank Cashier Davis. The testimony focused on Rice recounting her role and allegations in the case.
In Findlay Ohio in December the prosecuting attorney dismissed several indictments against the Standard Oil Company, claiming all illegal practices in the area have ceased.
Spokane announces the National Apple Show opening next week with premiums totaling 35000 dollars for top apples. The event educates the public on apples as food and features an "apple kitchen" and many exhibits.
Hundreds of workers are rushed south to finish the Florida East Coast Railway after Judge Hough dismissed the peonage cases as without cause. Vice-President Jos R. Parrott leads efforts to recoup lost time with about 2,000 men already employed south of Knight's Key and more headed to the field. The project aims to connect Key West with Miami by direct lines, with trains running full length within a year.
The project extends Knight Key to Key West as part of a rail route to Havana financed by Mr. Flagler. The line crosses the sea and aims to move Cuban sugar freight directly to New York, reducing transfers and costs. Total cost near 130000000 with over 15000000 spent already.
Morhan truthful? Morhan 2 000,000 bushels of wheat are said to be in the hands of William H. Bartlett James Patten Geo W Patten and Frank Bo Frazier. The deal is described as the largest in Chicago and stirs high excitement as buyers seek to control the market amid world conditions.
Sheriff Harry Trathen and deputies hunted yesterday for a missing Spearfish girl named Fincomn who vanished from her home Thursday evening. Authorities traced leads to Belle Fourche Whitewood and Deadwood as they questioned a suspected man said to own a car and flee toward unknown parts. Officials expect developments before nightfall as the investigation continues.
A late 19th century meeting in New York aimed to cement unity among Taft allied factions. The gathering appeared to unify rival groups and set the stage for smoother cooperation in upcoming elections, while expectations rose that a Platt faction would yield Senate support.
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