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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1907
Page
3
Goldfield district faces a labor standstill as the Mine Owners' association imposes a 20 percent wage reduction and bars union members from employment. Governor Sparks and 100 guards oversee mine sites as miners debate negotiations and potential new union affiliation.
The Goldfield Mine Operators' Association warned that if enough workers do not accept reduced pay by December 12, they will hire replacement labor from available sources. The Goldfield Miners' Union executive committee has been in session, awaiting the owners' reply to earlier messages, but no concrete action had been issued yet.
The Goldfield Mine Owners Association reports a determined plan to end Western Federation of Miners influence and reopen idle mines within forty eight hours. They say no outside labor is needed, while telegraph offers of a thousand men pour in, and local camp men may be recruited to operate the mines.
English financier Robert Bruce plans to arrive around January 1 with a party of mining investors and engineers to close options on tin and gold claims in the Black Hills. He reports strong English capital sentiment and expects renewed mining activity across Two Bit, Spruce Gulch, Terry, Rochford, Lead, and surrounding districts.
New York report states F. I. Minneriman has a cold and has not been at his office since November. A claim that Mr Darrin is seriously ill was denied, with officials saying he only has a cold and is resting.
Monongah reports a deadly mine blaze with two outbreaks and explosions. By morning eight more bodies were recovered, total reaching over 100, as rescuers scramble to retrieve victims amid martial law, wards for widows and orphans, and a growing crowd of onlookers. Authorities warn of further blasts and impending burial at the mine mouth.
The Rev. David Utter, Unity church pastor and former adviser to Mrs. Anna Cradley, was acquitted of killing Senator Brown of Utah and returned from Washington where he testified for the prosecution. He praised the defense and said Mrs. Bradley is free, believing she erred by yielding to the man more than by shooting the senator.
In Monte Carlo the roulette scene thrives despite market jitters with a noted freak wheel run. The number six appeared six straight times causing immense, though unlikely, payouts of 2400488442 to one. Two English players backed the streak and cashed in, while the sultan of Zanzibar reportedly lost heavily.
In Boise Idaho December 12 the state and defense reached a stipulation in the Pettibone trial. All Haywood trial testimony on the Stradley explosion at San Francisco will be read from court records and no witnesses will testify on that feature. Testimony on Colorado crimes and miners deportation was unresolved. Most witnesses from the corrobora tion and denial will be recalled. Judge Wood’s ruling on counter conspiracy is seen as settling the Pettibone matter.
In Columbus, Attorney General Fllis opened hearings on a complaint by Independent interests against Bell tied Central Union and Marion Independent Telephone companies. The suit alleges violation of general telephone laws and the Valentine antitrust act through a Marion local business surrender in exchange for control of long distance lines, a move argued to threaten independent systems statewide.
Mine owners in Goldfield plan to operate with non union workers on Wednesday, bringing in men from the coast. The stake is stated as a fight to a finish with the soldiers acting as arbiters. Nine companies are present, mines are picketed, and water is flooding shafts, prompting a swift reopening.
Wellington Springs D D December 11 Senator Robert S Vessey will make a formal announcement this week as a candidate for governor He plans to run as part of the insurgent element of the Republican party The Vessey family and local supporters praise his service to the county and community.
Andrew Carnegie has increased the Carnegie Institute endowment by 2 million dollars, joining the existing 10 million. The announcement came at a New Willard dinner hosted by the institute's board of trustees with scientists and public figures in attendance.
Petersburg dispatch reports Finance Minister M Kokoysoili states that the budget cannot cover the extraordinary outlay of about $9000000. He says funding must come through credit operations and loans, with parliamentary approval sought for the loan agreements.
A hurried message from Sparks Nevada reports several Southern Pacific buildings dynamited by striking miners. Wire trouble delays confirmation as one SP train is reportedly lost and its location unknown.
The trial in St Petersburg opens amid delays over eastern testimony. Lieutenant General Stoessel faces charges including surrender of Port Arthur before exhaustion of defenses, risk of death under Russian law. Co defendants Feek and Reiss stand accused of conspiracy and surrender acts, with General Smirnoff facing a minor count. The nine general panel, presided by Vice Admiral Doubassoff, will hear the case.
In New York a man Jacob Victor shot himself after a quarrel with his wife over evening bowling club outings. He announced the plan at supper then fled to a five story stairwell and dumbwaiter shaft where he died instantly.
In Aberdeen on December 14 Judge McCoy disposed of three cases with guilty pleas. William Mosser, from Strawberry Point, received life imprisonment for the July 4 murder of F. Marsalkee. Hartmann, charged with forgery, was sentenced to three years at hard labor after pleading guilty. Edward Harrison got five years at hard labor for attempted criminal assault on Miss Florence Ottman. spectators applauded the judge's remark about not imposing a harsher sentence.
The national Democratic committee men are in conference debating which city will host the next party convention. Denver is regarded as the leading candidate to entertain the gathering, with discussions continuing on plans and venue readiness.
A fragmented note argues Denver appears the strongest candidate amid ongoing controversy. No further verifiable details are provided in the readable text.
In Boston, postmaster George A. Hibbard won the mayoralty by about 2000 votes over incumbent John V. Fitzgerald. Coulthurst ran independent, Emory Jr. lost in Portsmouth where Hackett defeated Emory and council went Republican. Worcester saw a record turnout as Republicans swept the city with eight of eleven aldermen elected and a no-license vote for the first time in sixteen years.
Joseph Miller of near Spearfish was found guilty of assaulting Mrs Bertha Lehn in Deadwood court. The dispute over access to a former road led to Lehn driving her herd through Miller’s property despite warnings. Lehn reportedly left with two black eyes. Miller fined 5 dollars plus costs totaling 21.95 dollars. A separate trespass suit by Miller against Mrs Sehnu awaits final settlement in Judge Rice’s court.
The Idaho battleship, 19000 tons, is due to test off Delaware Breakwater tomorrow. It is expected to reach seventeen knots and mount four 12 inch and eight 8 inch breech loading rifles in turrets with eight 13 inch rifles broadside, plus a strong secondary battery. It is a sister ship to the Mississippi, with similar trial plans. Built at Cramp yards in Philadelphia.
Fred W. Chase taxidermist Gus Holtz and Harry Workman were fined $100 and costs for killing elk to obtain horns and teeth. Chase allegedly killed twenty five elk since arriving in Cody and faces another game law charge. They appealed to the U S circuit court since the elk were taken in Yellowstone Park.
A society wedding in New York joined Miss Irma Stern daughter of Louis Stern and Baron von Graffenried in marriage today at the bride’s father’s Fifth Avenue home. The baron serves as a captain in the Swiss army and is son of the late Baron von Emmanuel Graffenried, a diplomat.
Chris Anderson a former Sioux Falls plant engineer lies in a local hospital after a personal clash with Drite Drouss a Mapleton township farmer. Drouss is under arrest on assault with a dangerous weapon charge. The quarrel stemmed from a chicken killing.
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