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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1909
Page
11
Victor Murdock, Republican leader in the House, warns the next chamber may fall to Democrats. He says he will retire to prevent loss of Republican control and outlines insurgent plans to curb the speaker’s floor inquiry power, committee appointments, and the rulemaking committee.
Des Moines December report outlines the Maybray ring accused of a vast fraud scheme using fake horse races and other events to fleece victims across eighteen states plus Canada. Indictments name eighty five alleged victims and a wide network of sport figures and financiers involved.
The government announces restoration of about 1000 acres in eastern Montana to the Rocky Chippewa band, with allotments to be made next spring. Public notice will confirm when lands become subject to settlement, not before March 1, 1910, with many areas already tied to pending entries and selections.
London observes Queen Alexandria’s sixty fifth birthday with artillery salutes bells and flags. She marks a quiet London season with lighter duties and a large royal gathering at Sandringham. The queen’s health is better after summer tours in Norway and Denmark and state duties may shrink next year.
Cleveland reports Ty Cobb, outwardly a Detroit outfielder, fined $100 for assaulting hotel night watchman George Stamfield during the Detroit club’s latest Cleveland visit.
Railway disruption in Minneapolis stalls service as a coast route train arrives twenty hours late. Government interference looms as two hundred fifty strike breakers are freed from duty, raising concern over resumed operations.
London reports the National Democratic League urging a mass gathering at Trafalgar Square Saturday to launch warfare against the House of Lords. They accuse the Lords of declaring war on the people and vow to destroy the power they deem evil. Asquith's budget rejection resolutions pass 349 to 184 amid strong approval.
President Moyer of the Western Federation reportedly stated Lead miners would receive benefits as if a strike. A Lead man quoted by Telegram says relief has begun in needy cases and a federation committee will issue a public statement later. Local incidents include Tilson’s gun incident at Klopp’s restaurant and sheriffs closing Lead sporting houses after 11 o clock.
The Prairie, carrying 700 Marines bound for Nicaragua, is aground in the Delaware River near Fort Delaware. High tide failed to refloat her, and there is no chance of movement until this afternoon.
The Navy Department announced Prairie will sail from Philadelphia to Nicaragua with 700 marines and 1,500 tents to respond to the Zelaya regime crisis. Secretary Knox threatens to pursue Zelaya for murder, signaling possible U S action to remove him. Consul Altschul reports Zelaya ready to relinquish and name a successor if Knox desires.
Washington reports Dr Castrillo, a diplomatic agent for the Nicaragua provisions government, calling for strong U S measures against Zejaya's advisors. He accuses Zejaya of ignorance and dependence on corrupt counselors, predicting internal strife and possible government dissolution.
Tex Rickard and Jack Gleason announce the Jeffries versus Johnson bout in the West with a guaranteed purse of 101000 and 66 2/3 percent of picture receipts as agreed. Location options include Utah Nevada or California and the contract was signed this afternoon.
Sheridan Wyoming December 3 hundreds of freight cars idle on the Burlington line because the Northern Pacific blocks through freight amid witchmen strike. Local freights opened. Six coal camps suffer and operators warn a coal mine shutdown may come in the southwest if the stand continues.
The United Mine Workers plan a 100000 permanent relief fund for Cherry mine disaster widows and orphans. Lewis estimates about 1000 children homeless. Red Cross supports immediate aid while funds for future needs would be held in trust for the beneficiaries.
Naplese Grandmother Kenyon, aged resident, narrowly escaped death after a loaded hammerblast gun left in a depot seat discharged. A boy playing with the weapon caused the accident, the muzzle striking her hip and causing a severe wound while she waited for a train.
David Raymond a half breed Indian was brought to Dallas by Rev. Blair Roberts from Keya Paha country in Tripp county for treatment after a suicide attempt with a shotgun. He was arrested soon after on horse stealing charges and reportedly feared prison.
Voters in Philip participate in a special election to choose the first city officers after the decision to incorporate as a city under state law was approved in a prior special election. The result establishes the new municipal government.
Sioux Falle-Erik Nytrajanito of the Lutheran normal school was found dead in bed from asphyxiation after three students noted his absence at breakfast. Geddes Joseph Weseley, a farmer ten miles southeast, was killed by his brother in law Mike Soulek in an accidental shooting within a half mile of the homa.
Ottumwa report notes the wall question settled by a 16 to vote. Township bonded to buy an outfit and work will begin as soon as purchase is completed.
Bloux Falle Gustav Peterson dies after a fall from a roof where he was working. The accident leaves his skull badly crushed.
Galveston dispatch says a schooner en route from Mobile to Vera Cruz was searched by neutral service men about fifty miles off the coast. Boxes labeled nails and soap were found and a sailor claimed the boxes held 4650 cartridges for Nicaraguan revolutionists supplied by an American firm.
Fragmentary report notes Tervole Time at a scene labeled Executow where soldiers fought and collected handkerchiefs as souvenirs, with scant context or dates. The text references tors and bigod as potential terms, but clarity is limited.
In Cameron West Virginia on December 1 a nitric explosive magazine belonging to the Ma Torpedo company blew up. Cy eight Schuster and a shooter were blown to atoms and the blast shattered all windows and houses. A hotshoe was blown to the town center and a wagon tongue lay a mile away. A thirty foot wide crater marks the site and the cause remains undetermined.
Freight traffic is nearly suspended in Minneapolis on December 1 as a switchmen’s strike idles over 2,000 workers. Rail companies push passenger trains and mail service, grain and milling parts face severe disruption as trains halt and crews move to reduce congestion. No strike breakers have appeared yet.
Two men, Loura Oversett and Ambrose Bendat, were swept into the Missouri River when a wagon broke through the ice. Bendat risked his life to grab Oversett, preventing a drowning as horses and wagon were swept away. The heavy load and swift current dragged both horses under.
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