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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
6
Early in the year Wilbur and Orville Wright arrived to join the Organization of the Rare Club in Detroit. They discussed concentrating their manufacture in Dayton Ohio with plants and machinery, aiming to begin turning airplanes for the market early in the year and asserting others infringe on their patents.
Nebraska Democrat Gilbert Me Hitchcock accused Secretary Ballinger in the House of trying to manipulate the General Land Office. He claimed the Guggenheims sought to control Alaska's mineral fields and said Ballinger violated the law by appointing an attorney for Cunningham case claimants.
Brussels December 17. Reports say Crown Prince to assume throne with a regent council as Leopold announces withdrawal from power. Court turmoil fueled by scandals. Leopold’s death seen as a relief to a unstable government.
Representative Hamilton reports that New Mexico and Arizona will be granted separate statehood this session if they draft constitutions like those of existing states. He notes Taft supports the measure, and the territories would have a vote on a constitution before presenting it to the president.
New York reports a brutal death after Carl Limpert was attacked by a dog owned by his sister on the family farm. The coroner ordered the dog dispatched after Limpert was found mortally injured beside a overturned cradle and a bloodied scene.
A Laramie letter reports the Stage from Hanna to Leeo lost a driver and a passenger to freezing on the road between Hanna and Leeo. The storm is described as among the worst there with winds driving snow so visibility was only a few yards.
New York December 15 Arbuckle Brothers the largest rivals of American Sugar Refining paid 696673.19 into the United States treasury from back duties in a liquidation following irregularities in weighing sugar cargoes at docks The settlement covers shortages from 1898 to November 1907 Special Assistant Attorneys Generals Stimson and Denison led the investigation Stimson adds the settlement does not affect prosecution of individuals responsible for frauds in this case
Dispatches from Washington and Managua on December 16 claim Zelaya and his forces are cornered at Hansa and are trying to place loyalties in power. Reports say Rama was not captured despite Zelaya's statements. Rama remains a key stronghold of the revolution.
Milwaukee announces that Manager McCloskey signed Doc Marshall formerly of the Chicago Cubs. Marshall was purchased from the Brooklyn Nationals and acquired during McCloskey’s recent trip to New York.
Indianapolis December 16 The Indiana Supreme Court ruled the county local option law constitutional Two judges issued a dissenting opinion.
Bridgeport Ohio December reports indicate the re election of T L Lewis for president of the United Mine Workers.
A broken rail caused wreckage near Brown's Summit North Carolina injuring ten passengers four seriously and killing some. Train No. 11 overturned two sleepers and two coaches were derailed with several injuries reported.
Port Burwall Ont December 18 Thirty men manning the car ferry Ashtabula are stranded on a sand bar and stay with the ship to save it. They have only a large Christmas cake for food while other provisions are water soaked and Port Galey life diversions are not yet in place to transport supplies.
Sheridan reports heavy coal loading requiring four switch runs as Nelson named trainmaster to coordinate prompt movement. November output reached 3,865,000 tons for rail and warehouses, with December expected to exceed by about 50 percent. If restrictions ease by Northern Pacific and Great Northern, mines may reach capacity of around 1,000,000 tons per month. The division consumes large quantities for locomotives and stations.
A Chicago Milwaukee and Saint Paul train No 7 wrecked at Bagley Iowa near Des Moines this morning. The sleeper and chair car overturned sending passengers down an embankment. Engineer Socor is missing and feared buried. Injured include Mrs B F Stover J N Newman P J McCarrey J B Chiiiger Mrs John Curler Mrs James Reale O H Ahlery L C Parker Ruth Cornish D W Carpenter Ray Lease and Mrs Lease. None of the injured are expected to die.
Chicago December 16. Ladies Tailors Union members locked out of most city tailoring shops plan a large cooperative establishment with branches across Chicago. Wealthy donors pledge substantial funds to support the venture as they seek to monopolize women’s clothing tailoring.
Kermit Roosevelt returns from Mohasa with three antelope. He will join his father Theodore tomorrow and plans to go to Unganda on Saturday.
Land ownership claim by R Lucas Antoh in Iowa with price terms and terms of sale. Details appear fragmentary but indicate a property listing and price expectation. The notice reads as a land sale offer with terms to be supplied.
Washington reports the senate judiciary committee recommended confirming Judge Lurton of Tennessee as an associate justice of the United States Supreme Court. The action advances the nomination to the full Senate for a final vote.
In Champaign Illinois on December 16 the first Hall of Fame installation was celebrated with fitting ceremonies. Several statues were unveiled marking the movement begun that winter to honor the development of agriculture and commemorate a great leader.
Detroit dispatch reports the Anchor Line steamer Wisvagick En ran on the rocks in a severe Lake Huron storm. Thirty six crewmen landed safely at Duck Island with only supplies on board.
Mason City Iowa December 16 Henry Baker a Milwaukee road engineer with twenty eight years on this division but recently on the Black Hills division suffered apoplexy at Murdo South Dakota about midnight Thursday night ending his run He was taken to Rapid City in critical condition Baker began as a fireman between Austin and Calmar and was among the first runners when the line was built from Mc Gregor west
New York dispatch reports the government began summing up today in the conspiracy trial of an American Sugar Refining Co. employee. A verdict was expected the following day.
Cape Town reports the first nationwide celebration of Dingaan's Day as a public holiday across the new union. It honors historical boer milestones while shifting to a general day of thanksgiving for white civilization progress, ending its prior racial emphasis.
Philadelphia dispatch reports the auxiliary schooner Prairie with marines left this morning for Colon to unite with other vessels and proceed to Nicaragua.
Washington reports President Zelaya of Nicaragua allegedly profits from illegal monopolies. He controls stock in seventeen Pacific coast monopolies, with some earning 200 percent annually, plus a half stake in Atlantic coast holdings. Authorities warn of a fake gold mining scheme targeting foreign investors seeking a hearing.
In Baltimore on December 15 a strike began by about two thousand garment workers from three major houses. They protest the installation of automatic pressing machines, citing job loss and disrupted work.
Advertises buyers for deeded lands and homestead relinquishments near rail lines. States willingness to pay reasonable prices and notes income producing residences. From The Fisher Land Long and Insurance Agency based in Redfield.
Negaunee Michigan reported two weeks may pass before rescuers reach the mine drifts where four miners lie entombed after flood water blocked access.
Boston observes the 136th anniversary with meetings by patriotic and historical societies in Boston and surrounding areas. The event recalls the colonial protest when citizens, dressed as Indians, dumped tea overboard to oppose British taxes.
The Commercial club of Oelrichs declared the town no longer open to vice. At Monday’s meeting dive owners were ordered to quit, and the county attorney instructed the deputy sheriff to shut them down so no gambling or liquor sales occur now.
An advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as an internal remedy. Endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others vouch for F J Cheney's reliability. The cure is sold by druggists for 76 cents per bottle, with a note to take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Canadagua N Y Dec 16 State Senator John Raines author of the Raines law died this morning His death is seen as signaling the collapse of anti Hughes sentiment in the New York Senate This report notes his prominence in shaping liquor regulation and political influence.
Chester Williams, about fifteen, accompanying a hunting party near Hot Springs South Dakota last Thursday dropped his gun on a railroad bridge causing the hammer to strike concrete and discharge. His right arm and shoulder were blown off. he died Tuesday at Sisters' hospital after being rushed from the scene and receiving care.
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