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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
2
A long OCR fragment collects humorous maxims and social observations on manners, ambition, and daily life. It includes quips about aging, politeness, love, labor, luck, and thrift, plus stray notes on floods of trivia from different eras and places, with rough references to events and people.
John G Wheeler, National Packing Co supervisor, explained branch operations in the packed beef business. Monthly branch reports showed pounds dressed, margins, and selling prices, with net profits by branch. Branch managers receive fixed salaries plus a commission of 50 cents per 100 pounds dressed, intended to cover all expenses.
In Baltimore on February 3 Miss Josephine Patton bought shoes that caused toe irritation and swelling. An ulceration worsened into a leg infection leading doctors at Mercy Hospital to amputate the leg just below the hip to stop the disease.
A devastating fire struck Clare, Webster County, destroying half the business district. The blaze gutted Griffin’s Hardware, Hood’s Drug Store, Donahoe general store, Donohoe and Donohoe Meat Market, and the telephone office, with insurance partially covering a estimated loss of 60 dollars. Fire fighting was impossible due to no local apparatus, while nearby farmers aided from 14 miles away near Chivea.
Duluth Minnesota February 3 Present prospects indicate about 60 000 000 ash s of grain in the Duluth and Superior and the Port Arthur and Fort William elevators at navigation opening next spring including storage at those points This would be unprecedented Winnipeg estimates the Canadian grain now to be sent east via the upper lakes next spring will total from 10 000 000 to 16 000 000 bushels The wheat region of western Canada is developing faster than storage facilities can keep pace Elevator construction in Canada is expected to be large this year.
The Postal Rate Commission presented its investigation into second class postal rates to President Hoover, with Associate Justice Hughes of the Supreme Court and the chairman present. Details of the contents were not released to the public.
A special probate court in Luverne Minnesota yesterday adjudged Theodore J. Bexe a 32 year old unmarried man from Martin Jownelio as insane and ordered his commitment for detention at the Minnesota hospital at St. Peter.
New York appoints Ste. Ann W. Von Hohoff to oversee city purchases. She will inspect supply contracts and ensure conformity with specifications. When James J. Sloarn is absent, she acts as purchasing officer in his stead.
Collineville Conn Feb 4. John M Kenefick shot his wife 18 and their month old child then set their house on fire. He fled through woods and river, exchanged fire with pursuing neighbors, was captured after a gunfight near a barn. The mother and infant survived. The burned Johnson home was a grave loss.
Philadelphia report records Mia Frederick Carr of Germantown as the east’s first bona fide leap year bride. She proposed to Fred and paid travel to Wilmington, bought the ring, and paid the minister’s fee. She justified the bold move by saying she was tired of diving alone. Fred allowed the union, and the groom admitted he lacked the nerve to ask first.
Amoy February 1 diplomats in Peking have instructed foreign consuls in this city to assume provincial authority for the administration of the international settlement on Muane Su island. The island was handed to foreign residents in May 1903. Consular officials have appointed a magistrate to try cases pending before the local courts.
Honolulu reports wireless exchanges between Kansas City and San Francisco were overheard clearly at the new wireless station. Fire at Halifax destroys Woodside plant of Acadia Sugar Refining, with losses exceed ing 31,000,000 and a missing worker believed burned to death. Fire starts in a wooden warehouse with 10,000 barrels of sugar, spreading rapidly to the refinery and trapping workers including a missing named Henneberry.
In Manchester an 3 year old child named Bryan or Bryans and Abby Williams J were involved in a cryptic event about a deed of a home. The text is garbled but suggests a mistaken identity and a troubling accident or abuse scenario connected to Mr. Bryan and Miss Abby, with mentions of Whul Woe Bulow On.
In Kewanee Illinois on February 2, Minnie Burrows, 64, and Nancy Dean, 30, were killed when a private lighting plant exploded at the farm of Mrs. FL H Burrows, northwest of town. Mrs. Burrows was severely injured as the house burned.
A mob near Everett mills swelled to nearly 1000, clashed with police and militia, and a Italian woman lay dead after a revolver discharge and club use. A bystander fired into the ground as she collapsed and died en route to a hospital.
Annapolis Feb 1 Naval academy bans candy in Bancroft Hall cadets may only buy $1 worth per month from the academy store on a monthly order deducted from their allowance. Cadets complain of limited variety and reject external regulation of their sweets. Candy for friends of the opposite sex is allowed with no endorsement restrictions.
Chicago reports a second kidnaping attributed to the Black Hand, this time Joseph Compadoro the son of an Italian laborer. His father says he has $1,000 in a bank and fears ransom. The boy left school yesterday and has not been seen since. Detectives noted information on Moggloro, said to be held since last Sunday, with a potential recovery expected today.
Chicago February 2. Both the government and the defense are co operating to expedite the trial of ten Chicago packers. Government counsel expects to finish prosecution within three weeks. A motion for acquittal may be heard after the close of evidence with Judge Carpenter instructing the jury. Williams and Fleming testified on plant operations and the uses of test cost and margins in the beef business.
Mutineers who seized Juarez last night split into bands led by local chiefs. Eight killed and nine wounded as the municipal government was overturned and looting continued. Reportedly they side with Emiliano Zapata against President Madero. Firearms blocked rail bridges south of the city. US troops guard American approaches. racing at Juarez halted.
New York Feb 2 Edwin Hawley railroad president and long time magnate died at his home after weeks of illness. He led the Minneapolis and St Louis and Iowa Central railways among others and influenced Wabash readjustment plans. Hawley born 1860 in Chatham New York built a vast network with Hawley and Davis.
New York, Feb 2 A younger sister testified at the manslaughter trial that she was present during the fatal stabbing of Charles Muldoon by James McDermott in a Lenox Avenue barroom. The sister, Theresa Martin, said she helped recount events but refused to disclose certain details citing potential self-incrimination. The defense pressed for her full account while the judge urged full truthfulness.
Lawrence February 2 Only two textile mills in the city remained closed as operatives returned to work. The Huber strike group reported the largest turnout since the three week walkout began and streets leading to mills were guarded by soldiers to maintain order.
An elderly banker died in the Missouri region after a long career in finance. Details on age and exact location are unclear from the fragment, but the report notes his legacy in banking and local service.
The government plans to advance its case in the trust trial against United States Steel Corp. with a request to file reddowth fier. Defense arguments and court opposition appear likely as the next phase focuses on admissibility and scope of evidence.
Lawrence Mass January 31 under stringent martial law as militia patrols mill district and blocks parades. Several strikers hurt as Syrians disperse at bayonet point while a crowd near Arlington mine tries to damage trolley lines. Guarded by Colonel Bwertser, about 1200 troops enforce no gatherings and extend the militiary zone citywide.
Wheelerston January 31 Frank Morrison secretary of the American Federation of Labor and Henry H Flather cashier of the Rigen National Bank subpoenaed for February 1 before the federal grand jury in Indianapolis probing dynamite plots Morrison plans to go and says he will present the federation books The grand jury seeks cancelled checks and records of all receipts and disbursements by April 23 1911 to January 26 1912 tied to the McNamara defense fund and Morrison notes most funds were handed to Clarence Darrow and that a full report will be sent to all contributing unions
Armour Iowa January 31 a special train was chartered to take Mia tarry Piner to St Joseph's hospital Sioux City for a sudden appendicitis attack. She was moved on Saturday but doctors did not think an operation needed until after the train left. With no Sunday trains on this branch, a specialty passenger car was chartered to reach the hospital in time.
In Cordele Georgia on January 31 a mob of about 606 men freed Albert Hamilton a Black man confined at the time and hanged him to a tree. Trogoa failed to arrive in time to intervene. The incident resulted in the death under mob action.
The Madison commission form proposal is set for a public vote today. The article mentions the corrupt practices act and rules prohibiting certain acts by workers and vehicle operators in relation to the campaign.
Fragmented OCR notes describe land openings and surveying work in northern Dakota counties. The garbled text mentions Aberdeen and references a depot, tides, wind, and exploration efforts, implying planning or announcements for land allotments and settlement activity.
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