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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1913
Page
6
A miscellany of early 20th century notes covers Ottoman plans for a metropolitan electric line in Constantinople, Norways film censorship regime, Ben Nevis tourism and a Philippine cement factory, Hessian remnants in Virginia, and various small reports on industry, transport, and science.
Emperor William directs transfer of the Zabern Alsace garrison and accelerates court martial cases after rioting between soldiers and Zabern civilians. Berlin officials deny a government crisis, while Wedel’s governorship may end if authority is not restored. Donaueschingen hosts secret conferences among the emperor, the imperial chancellor, the governor general, and the military commander.
Reported December 6 that Provisional President Huerta and his immediate family left Mexico City on November 30 traveling to Vera Cruz by special train and later returning toward the capital by automobile. The movement follows rumors surrounding Fuerte and private companions.
Juarez Mex Dec 6 General Villa near Chihuahua with 7 000 troops has not entered the city and plans a conference with Gen Venustiano Carranza to decide future operations Gardener balance of rebel forces desertions and pay delays cited as factors Villa requests Carranza travel to Chihuahua or Villa Ahumada and may pass through the United States if needed
Dispatches report increasing arrivals of Mexican refugees at Laredo Texas with Mexicans outnumbering Americans and other foreigners. Tampico refugees expected at Arthur Texas. Acapulco district reports worsened anti American demonstrations. Armored cruiser California near Manzanillo. Chihuahua says federals evacuated with no American inconvenience. Rall and Torreon rail links remain uncertain.
Belfast and Dublin dispatches report prominent unionists warning any attempt to deprive Ulster volunteers of arms would trigger an uprising. Ireland readies revived crime act powers to search and seize. Dublin says importation of arms may be forbidden as government weighs action against Carson followers. Shipments of rifles and bayonets to Belfast have risen.
The board of directors at the auditorium, meeting at noon, declined to rent the building for six days to the National Protestant order. Chairman Md Moody stated the directors act as custodians of a public institution and have the authority to partition the facility. The decision was made by unanimous vote.
Philadelphia plans belated recognition for four of its patriots who aided the country in war. Robert Morris financed the American cause, with support from Girard and Clark in naval and financial efforts. Cooke aided in program instruments while others contributed to wartime aid.
Shelbyville Indiana December 6 The defense in the William B Craig murder trial of Dr Helene Knabe established there was no light in the Knabe apartment when screams were heard around 1230 am Opeph Carr testified he heard screams but saw no light and said he had spent much of the evening in a wine room on cross examination related to his late outing.
Chicago officials pursue a pardon for Joshua Tedford once convicted of conspiring to spirit away a witness. He rose from policeman to general foreman and now assistant superintendent at a major fur firm. Judges and officials note his success and argue for clemency.
In Spokane a month old buck deer confined near Coolin Idaho reportedly loves chewing tobacco. Leonard Paul and Charles Boon describe the animal visiting Paul's store daily except Sundays to be treated with tobacco. De Witt found the fawn near Priest River and gave it to his family, making it a local pet.
A chaotic armed mob in Arcola allegedly abducted Harry Sleh from his home and lashed his back with whips, amid rumors of bootlegger ties. Rich had faced charges for beating his wife and associating with bootleggers.
Washington December reports President Wilson has a cold affecting his nose and throat. Dr. Carey T. Grayson U S N ordered him to stay in bed again today. Engagements were cancelled and the president will remain in his room tomorrow and perhaps Sunday.
The Iowa state board of parole will advance the hearing in Burt Jones of Corning who is charged with kidnapping the daughter of a bank employee and forcing her to elope. Jones is serving time at Anamosa and would normally wait nine months before review. The January hearing will proceed earlier under board rules.
New York December 6 President David L Fults of the Baseball Players fraternity declares no substantial number of major league players have signed Federal league contracts for 1914. He says 86 percent of players would not sign until contracts satisfactory to the fraternity are obtained and warns any signings could be grounds for expulsion.
Rescue teams report Hearne and Calvert areas as center of the crest with hundreds displaced. Death toll estimated between 26 and 40 as bodies drift in the Brazos river. property damage around 2 million dollars and livestock losses rise. Refugees seek shelter in cotton gin houses and towns request aid.
Swollen streams from nearly 24 hours of rain caused damage across Missouri and Kansas. Rain continued through the day as wire communications deteriorated in western Kansas and several bridges were washed out. Kansas City reports its 13th day without sunshine.
Reports claim Emmeline Pankhurst remains in Exeter jail after hunger and thirst strikes begun on the Majestic. Militant suffragists allegedly riot with acid in mail boxes and window smashing in Scotland and threaten more sensational acts within 24 hours as police widen efforts to guard against rescues and disorder.
Pittsburgh Pa December 6 District Attorney elect K H Jackson announced that 35 office appointees must resign on appointment and become effective if they indulge in intoxicants, a rule he says protects efficiency.
Dispatches report James O'Brien died 41 years ago, leaving a fortune of 14.4 million dollars in Ireland and in safety boxes. The estate is to be distributed among heirs in Wisconsin counties including Sheboygan, Winnebago, Marathon, and Milwaukee. The California link dates to the early 1850s through the O'Brien family.
Reports say Lopez may have escaped from a shaft raising fears of a deadly manhunt. Authorities describe a dangerous scenario as a large subterranean area is probed. the chase involves sheriffs and deputies amid growing belief the fugitive remains at large.
Berlin reports a non confidence vote in the government over the Zabern Alsace incident. The emperor summoned Alsace Lorraine officials to Donaueschingen while Chancellor Bethmann Hollweg affirmed orders to curb military arrests and restore calm amid civil unrest and budget tensions.
The New York Stock Exchange is studying rules to require listed corporations to announce dividends immediately. The move follows a delayed dividend declaration that caused a stock drop of more than 13 points as holders liquidated believing no dividend had been declared.
Senate debate resumed on the Hetch Hetchy water project with Senator Thompson Kansas presenting the measure. Opposing and supporting petitions and telegrams were read, including one claimed from Oakland and other Bay Area cities showing lack of support for the plan.
Washington reports that the National Rivers and Harbors congress drew supporters from all regions. Speakers urged better navigation on the Pacific coast Mississippi Cheat River and Atlantic and central west and south routes. Senators Jones of Washington and Knowland of California were among main speakers.
Federal grand jury had issued two indictments last spring naming W. Harry McCauley as an uncle’s associate involved in counterfeiting and conspiracy to pass spurious money. Two other men connected to the case were also convicted or sentenced in the same proceedings.
Chicago December 6 delegates from Mississippi valley manufacturing associations urge Federal incorporation act. Speaker Mayer notes rise from 20 to 288,363 US corporations by 2012, with $60 trillion capital and $80 billion bonded debt. Calls for central regulation and link to anti monopoly efforts.
Des Moines saloon men prepare to reopen this afternoon when Justice Preston grants a stay of the recent bar closures pending a rehearing before the Iowa supreme court. The order arrives at 3:30 pm and is filed immediately. The court may not reconvene until April unless summoned earlier.
New York December 6 District Attorney Whitman presented testimony to a special grand jury in a highway graft inquiry. Indictments were expected this week. Key figures named include Everett Fowler Kingston already charged with extortion, Arthur McLean Democratic state committee treasurer, Thomas Hassett ex state engineer aide, and Madison Aldrich Poughkeepsie contractor who paid Hassett 31600 to speed payments.
United States circuit court of appeals in Ht Louth Missouri returned a verdict for the Guardian Fu at company in a long running suit against the Kansas City Southern railroad. The suit filed in Kansas City district court 13 years ago sought about 900000 for notes used to build Kansas City belt terminals.
General George P. Morriven, head of the Signal Service, told the House military affairs committee that the War Department seeks 400000 for military aeronautics while Mexico has appropriated 400000 for the same purpose.
Washington December 4 President Wilson's condition showed a little improvement but he remained in bed. Dr Carey T Grayson thought he would likely stay in his room tomorrow and cancelled engagements. The White House said the president was not suffering, but the cold remained in his head and throat and measures were taken to guard against exposure.
Des Moines Iowa December convention elected Hoemer of Hampton as president and Mivilen of Fonda as vice president. Directors include J. B. Diabellos, Yurife and J. E. Ayers of Obty, FP Armknecht of Donnelson. treasurer is Bji ge of Waterloo and Cedar Rapids Mtn. The convention endorsed woman suffrage.
Plymouth reports a plan to stop Mrs Pankhurst from arresting her on arrival from the United States aboard the Majestic with militant suffrage leaders coordinating via wireless. Special permits restrict access to the jetty and armed troops are pledged to enable a rescue and movement to a secure location.
A devastating blaze at the Arcadia hotel in Boston’s south end killed 27 lodgers and injured others. Fire swept five stories trapping men in bunk rooms and small cells on the fourth floor as stairways burned. many escaped by boards to adjacent roofs or by jumping. Investigations were ordered by a grand jury and city inspectors.
The 11th annual National Rivers and Harbors association convention opened in Washington with Secretary Lane addressing about 1,000 delegates. Ambassa dor Da Gama of Brazil spoke on progress in Brazil’s waterways. Other speakers included John D. Hazen and Rome Brown. Lane read a message from President Wilson praising river and harbor improvements.
About 40 representatives of state and district fair associations began a two day session of the American Association of Fairs to arrange fair dates for the 1914 season and discuss major features of fair business. J B Simpson Minnesota State Fair treasurer and association president and C N Melvin of the South Lakota state fair board spoke.
Last night a mine shaft at Uteh Ape mine held Ralph Lopez, the desperado known as Bandit Lopez, who appears trapped by gas and blocked exits. Authorities believe the fugitive may be dead as the lowest level remains the only available exit with bulkheads intact. Sheriffs Wart and Fant oversee the perilous situation while guards keep watch.
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