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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
2
A column of assorted items cites a new hydro electric plant at Porjus near the Arctic circle and notes winter measures to maintain service. It mentions Sweden's 1904 state power policy, new X ray photography methods sans radium, sterilization gains, and various global observations from war to weather.
Washington reports the State Department seeks release of Appam passengers under immigration rules while London notes the vessel carried 600000 pounds in bullion. Captors, a German prize crew aboard Moewe and a converted merchant raider, keep tight control as questions linger about where the pirates came from and where they go.
London reports the death of Yusoff Ixeodli, heir apparent to the Turkish thrones, who ended his life in his palace at about 7 a.m. yesterday. The telegram cites illness as the cause.
The Hague, via London, February 2 Marie Willem Frederick Trea the Netherlands minister of finance resigned today He was widely regarded as one of the strongest figures in the cabinet and his departure marks a notable change in the government.
New York February 2 The national aeroplane fund for a country wide aerial reserve for state national guards and naval militia has passed the $250000 mark. Emerson McMillan of New York pledged $100 for every dollar raised between August 1 1915 and February 1 1916. In late January about $249000 was described across twelve states led by Illinois with $100000 and New York with over $60000. Other state subscriptions included Iowa 29200 Rhode Island 22000 Michigan 11000 Maine 9190 California 500 Virginia 6000 Colorado 3000 Missouri 2400 Massachusetts 2500 and New Jersey 1600.
A Madrid dispatch says Lisbon rioters fired on the justice minister who used his revolver in self defense. Belem palace saw fire and many bombs exploded as police found dynamite. Rioting over food prices continued with injuries to several. the interior minister announced efforts to quell disturbances and the senate backed the government.
A strike at the American Sugar Refining company Brooklyn plant halted operations as the metal workers union joined. About 100 machinists walked out, part of roughly 3,600 employees, demanding reinstatement of three men allegedly dismissed for union activity and an eight hour work day from the current ten.
The Japanese steamer Takata Maru and the steamer Silver Shell were reported in collision 200 miles southwest of Cape Race last night and were afloat at 4 am today. A wireless message from the Takata Maru was received at Cape Race, N. F. confirms.
Washington February 2 Secretary Daniels refused to divulge the precise navy target information sought under a resolution by Representative Gardner Massachusetts. He told the House the dots requested were exactly the kind of military secrets foreign governments want to learn and declined to furnish the information.
London February 2 Lieut J S Reid of the Royal Viking corps dies from injuries after a new aeroplane fell at Aldershot where he served as observer Lieutenant Browning the pilot is severely injured. John D Rockefeller's Standard Oil stake valued at over £400,000,000.
Providence R I Feb 2 Mrs Bes sie Spellman wife and Mrs Gertrude Daily sister of Henry Spellman on trial with Mrs Elizabeth F Mohr and Cool Brown for the murder of Dr C Franklin Mohr were arrested today on a charge of perjury The women had testified at the morning session and supported an alibi for Spellman
Chicago February 32 The Methodist church paid 1200000 in pensions to retired ministers and widows and orphans of ministers during 1915 according to the annual report of Joseph B Hingley secretary of the board of conference funds presented at the annual meeting. The report notes a need for fifteen million dollars for the mission fund and that 6 million dollars is currently in the conference treasury.
Berlin reports instructions to Ambassador von Bernstorff in Washington aim to secure a positive understanding on the Lusitania affair. A semi official dispatch notes a January 29 telegram showed failure to settle the case by verbal exchanges, while a Tuesday telegram sent new instructions to foster mutual agreement.
Washington reports say Friends of Louis Brandeis will react against Clifford Thorne if he testifies against Brandeis before the Senate judiciary subcommittee. They claim Thorne’s opposition could be leveraged by rivals who funded part of the eastern rate case contest against Brandeis. Thorne was expected to appear, while Borah notes Thorne wired a sharp protest against confirmation of Preanders.
Washington reports say General Argumedo, the most prominent Villista commander since Villa's collapse and twice listed as dead, was defeated and captured in Durango on Monday. Also taken were three other rebel generals. Lagow Chaseare fled in disguise and escaped capture.
Athens reports military headquarters expect a German and Bulgarian assault on Saloniki around February 16. Troops aided by 100,000 Turks are said to be moving toward the front, with Berlin awaiting further orders.
In St. Paul on February 2 Secretary of State Julius Lehmalleae withdrew the name of Governor Samuel W. McCall of Massachusetts as a Minnesota Republican presidential candidate. Action followed a Yeapraehes request from Governor Mc.
Petrograd date Feb 2 Turkish government ordered the evacuation of Erzerum where Grand Duke Nicholas forces have hemmed in Turkish troops. The move aims to lift a barrier to the Russian advance toward Mesopotamia. German Field Marshal Von der Goltz is said to command the Turkish forces with rations for only two weeks.
The Adeverul Bucharest newspaper claims Greece and Romania signed a dual neutrality pact. Petrograd reports Romania may join an anti Bulgarian alliance as four-fifths of troops stay under arms near Bulgaria and Hungary while Russian front deployments rise. Austria Hungary and Bulgaria mass on the Danube to pressure Romania amid grain purchase tensions with Britain.
Huntington West Virginia February 2 The Sam Brown and Witterburgh tow boat exploded their boilers and sank within minutes on the Ohio River opposite this city. About 46 crew are believed dead with only a few survivors and 4 injured in hospital. Captain Lew C Blair of Pittsburgh is listed missing or dead. Debris covered both river banks as the vessel shattered.
Four defendants including We Guaranty Trust and National City Bank faced a $2.9 million claim after the steamer Kron Pringessin Cecille failed to complete its voyage to France and England on the eve of the war. The action, brought by Maurice Hanesenna and others, was dismissed by the court in Moston on February 2.
Chicago February report on a western railways executive committee statement declaring eight hour day demands are effectively wage increases costing 100 million annually. It cites 300000 workers on 250000 miles, notes overtime pay, and warns a strike would be a major national catastrophe. The piece covers proposed increases of 25 to 57 percent, past wage growth, and arbitration and rate limits.
General Edwards told acting Secretary Breckinridge that the war department should acquire more territory at both Atlantic and Pacific entrances of the canal to widen fortifications. He argued longer artillery ranges require broader defensive ground and will present the plan to the general staff for congressional approval.
Washington February 2 President Neil Bonner of Philadelphia urged a campaign against immoral cabarets and objectionable amusements seen as unnecessary rejections on liquor traffic in his annual report at the National Retail Liquor Dealers association opening session. Secretary K J Hallee of Chicago said the proposed prohibition amendment would need unanimous state votes to ratify it as it would supplement the constitution.
Eighteen inches of snow paralyzed street car traffic in Hearth Wash causing school closures and business disruption. Overland trains were delayed with Great Northern and Chicago Milwaukee railroads cited as affected as of 7:00 p.m. yesterday.
President Wilson toured Topeka Kansas amid a 21 gun salute and crowds cheering as he rode to Governor Capper’s residence in open cars. He addressed 6000 in the municipal auditorium praising peace and preparedness while suffragists were kept from a formal endorsement.
Washington reports describe a large Des Moines crowd greeting the president as Democratic leaders and defense opponents view the scene as favorable to the preparedness program. A prominent Republican critic says the president's speech makes resisting defense measures harder.
London reports authorities state Bridgman Taylor was detained on charges tied to a planned explosion. The statement sparked confusion as details from the scene and involved officials remain unclear amid ongoing investigations into the alleged plot linked to Von Papen.
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