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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
2
A jumbled digest notes various oddities and trends from around the world. Topics touch on poultry innovation in Ohio, a rumored tomb desecration in England, dining fashions, mineral yields, population figures, and technological advances. It mentions Tokyo water plans, portable French houses, and American goods.
London, Jan 10. A group of militant suffragists led by Mrs Dacre Fox besieged the Archbishop of Canterbury at Lambeth Palace for an hour to press action against forcible feeding of hunger strikers. The archbishop listened but declined to commit, promising to consider the matter after hearing both sides.
Juarez Jan 20 General Francisco Villa refused to comment on reports the US might lift the arms embargo to the rebels. He said only the restating power of Huerta could determine peace prospects while noting his forces were well armed with weapons captured from federals. He urged conciliation after victory and vowed to eradicate independent bands aiding the usurper Huerta.
Jpares Mexico January 30 Gen Francisco Villa, rebel commander, denies any wish to become Mexico president. He says he fights for liberation under General Carranza and would obey his orders if Carranza becomes president. Villa emphasizes loyalty and says there is no aim to crown a leader. He asserts the revolution seeks a republic and independence from individual ambitions.
Columbus and Canton mark the first McKinley birthday anniversary with thousands wearing carnations and services across Ohio A Canton celebration honors the late president with Washington’s date noted as a memory scene White House officials and other federal leaders wear memorial boutonnières in tribute.
Chicago January 1 federal grand jury is expected to return indictments charging local concerns with accepting rebates from rail and related firms.
United States circuit court of appeals here yesterday upheld the Oklahoma Jim Crow law. The ruling affirmed a Kansas City district court decision that refused $50,000 in damages to Dr. Wm. J. Thompkins for an attempted enforcement of the act.
The House mines committee opened consideration of a bill to regulate radium production in the United States. A plan was approved to send the redrafted measure to the House with committee approval before night, and a special order will speed passage next week.
Pennsylvania passenger train No. 19 from New York to Pittsburgh wrecked near Conemaugh when it collided with a freight train. Conductor Ritchey and engineer A Letcher were killed, while other crew members were injured. The engine and mail car derailed, three tracks blocked, and signals were not seen due to a heavy fog and automatic block system issues.
Senators Fletcher and Moss introduce long term farm loan bills in the Senate and House as part of a federal farm land banks plan. The measure creates a treasury bureau to oversee state banks with federal charter, allows cooperative banks, and sets loan limits and capital requirements. The group reports was drafted by Fletcher, Gore, Moss, Coulter, and rural credit commission members.
President Wilson nominates Col. George W. Goethals to be governor of the Panama canal zone after April 1. Secretary Garrison confirms Goethals will accept the post unreservedly and notes his current pay as Jathmian canal commission head is $16,000 a year while the governor’s salary is set at $19,000. A House bill from Rep. Briten seeks to fix the governor’s salary at $16,000 during Goethals’s tenure.
Chicano January 30 Chicago butter concerns blame retailers for high prices claiming demand for top grades raises costs without justification. J H W Mitchell, president of the Chicago butter board, cites small quality gaps and imports from New Zealand and Argentina as factors. He argues consumer waste and wholesale mispricing keep butter above fair value.
Gen Frederick Funston arrives from Hawaii and sails to Texas City to lead American troops along the Mexican border temporarily until the Philippines commander arrives next spring to take permanent command.
A Lawrence blaze drove residents from their beds on Amex Street early today. Firefighters rescued occupants from upper floors as flames swept the Walkway block. No injuries reported, and investigators began scene examination.
A large fire destroyed a brick building on a city block last night. Fire crews battled flames, evacuations occurred, and investigators work to determine the cause. No injuries were reported, and damage estimates are underway.
Washington D C Jan 19 strong opposition in congress will be built on the Frisco report against a 5 percent freight rate increase demanded by railroads. Senator Norris may introduce a resolution for investigation into New Haven big Spanweine and Senator Kenyon will publish the Frisco report as a Senate document to press for strict capitalization control.
Kansas City panel hears J Charles Ellwood of the University of Missouri argue that America is becoming pagan, with Omar Khayyam poetry supplanting Bible teachings. He cites modern dance and wealthy decadence as signs, while ministers split on the issue and others call for a revival of Christianity.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Vreeland speaking for Admiral Dewey states four new battleships are needed along with destroyers to strengthen the fleet. The Navy General Board favors four battleships and four destroyers, while Secretary Daniels proposes two battleships eight destroyers and submarines as a broader plan.
Weehiugten January 28 War era discussions show Clay Industries resisting proposed freight rate hikes. Officials and industry witnesses argued higher revenues are needed to sustain operations and continued production amid wartime strains.
The Department of Agriculture via the Bureau of Plant Industry offers identification help for unknown vegetable varieties. It aims to correct misnaming that misleads truckers, growers, and farmers, noting many varieties share multiple names. The department maintains files describing all varieties grown in the country.
Cape Town Jan. 29 The deportation from South Africa of labor leaders was carried out quietly at night with strong guards. The men, who played a prominent role in the recent strike, boarded the Breutner Ommgens at midnight and sailed for England. London papers say the action suggests an attempted revolution rather than a typical industrial dispute.
In Pretoria January 3 the supreme court began contempt proceedings against three ministers of justice defense and interior for deporting strike leaders. Judge Sir John W Weasels granted leave to attach the ministers and said an injunction might have restrained the deportation had the information been available yesterday.
The January Scottish labor conference urged Britain to recall Viscount Gladstone as governor general of South Africa over Cape Town labor leaders deportation. Debates condemned Botha policy as a violation of British rights, with socialist MP Jim MacDonald calling it cynical and a worse scandal than the Chinese labor issue.
Leu Aluis, Jan 28 140 Mara, victim of a playful shove in Hodapp barbershop. Jack Lindsey’s prank caused a fall as Marx tried to leave, breaking his right leg below the knee. The injury is serious but not life threatening and will require time for recovery.
A crowded capitol assembly hears suffragists urge equal rights as committees advance a favorable resolution. The 1916 bill, backed by advocates, awaits vote by the electors this day across the state capital.
A noisy fragment discusses the rubbernecks barge for the Panama Canal. It notes a vessel near Mayet Ewmal Florida with a 270 person capacity and a charge of 160 dollars, mentioning related conveyance and public timing.
In Los Angeles and across the state a severe storm left seven people dead and caused over a million dollars in damage. Snowbound trains and overland travel were halted as 2.96 inches of rain fell in 94 hours, part of a historic storm. About 1600 stranded travelers and 100 pleasure boats were affected by floods and snow in Truckee during a winter carnival era.
New York January 6 debate on women’s suffrage featured Everett P Wheeler opposing and Senator Thomas supporting equal suffrage. Kent argued male failures in governance show downsides but claim women endured similar past harms without redress.
Chicago January 15 The dissolution hearing into the United States Steel purchase of Tennessee Coal and Iron featured claims that the deal, approved by President Roosevelt, averted a 20 million dollar failure and a national financial panic per witnesses John J. Mitchell and George M. Reynolds.
London officials for Hamburg American say a rate war with North German Lloyd is starting and will be fought to the finish. Hamburg American plans to resume east and far east passenger service and enter South American routes. Reduced average rates between the United States and continental ports will take effect February 1, with $4 eastbound and $2.40 westbound cuts.
Mrs Laura M Burbank filed for divorce from William F Burbank a Pasadena automobile man after she found a strand of blond hair on his necktie pin. She testified to an affinity involving the husband and a blond friend who warned she would win him. court proceedings continued with alimony considerations.
The body of the late Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal, Canada’s high commissioner, was buried in Highgate Cemetery London after simple ceremonies. Attended by officials and prominent figures, the service followed the deaths of his wife a few months earlier.
Lisbon January 27. The Portuguese cabinet led by De. Alfonso Vouin resigns after a parliamentary deadlock and ministerial crisis caused by opposition party rejection of all government proposals.
Washington debates new anti trust legislation with hearings set today to discuss railroad stock and bond controls. Officials from major sectors attend as lawmakers frame proposed measures to curb market manipulation and protect competition.
Jan 24 Senators Kenyon and Erene spoke in the Senate urging liberal federal appropriations to aid hog cholera eradication. Kenyon urged 9.76 million, cited direct and indirect losses, read letters from Ames experts and doctors urging serum treatment, and supported federal inspection and study. He noted two sides to serum questions and called for cooperation.
A mob abducted Nickerson, an African American charged with murdering traveling salesman W. A. Chaffin, from the Purcell jail and executed him near Noble, nine miles north of Purcell. Chaffin was robbed and shot. the jailer was overpowered as cars arrived from Oklahoma City.
Washington reports a sensational Interstate Commerce Commission study of the St. Louis and San Francisco Railway receivership. The Frisco findings highlight abuses in financial operations and syndicate dealings that fueled insolvency and prompt new congressional control proposals.
Senator Kenyon of Iowa says he has received threatening letters over the red light bill now before the president. The mailings appear aimed at those affected by the measure, though the origin is unclear. Kenyon will refer ongoing threats to postal investigators if they continue.
A young woman with bright green hair in a limousine and a pink dress sparked Chicagos first Puria fashions demonstration. Wigs offered in live gray purple cerise and other colors match gowns with two tone effects using red and black and white strands, signaling a popular season.
Washington Jan 27 Former Senator Shelby M Cullom grew weaker today as doctors marveled at lingering vitality they had expected to fade within hours. The ailing statesman remains under careful watch by his physicians with no imminent prognosis.
Miss Hareah Nowland Jones wife of Captain George Jones of Downers Grove Illinois died today in Chicago at age unknown. She led a private school at Amhora Massachusetts and taught the poet Eugene Field among her pupils.
New York January 27 Joseph Cassidy a prominent New York Democrat and political lieutenant of Charles E Murphy was called for trial on charges of accepting a bribe connected with the nomination of William Willett Jr for a public post. The case centers on an alleged payoff in exchange for influence.
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