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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1910
Page
2
The Brotherhood of Yardmen's committee in Chicago issues an ultimatum to eighteen terminating railroads demanding a five cent per hour raise and threatens a general strike if not granted. The committee meets with the general managers' group today to discuss the demand.
Senator Crawford of South Dakota introduced a bill in the senate to bar federal courts from issuing injunctions against state statutes when state authorities promptly test their validity. The measure aims to prevent federal state court conflicts.
Six workmen were killed and two fatally injured when a boiler exploded at Prineling's mill near Crump, eighteen miles from Bay City, Michigan. Officials say the boiler was old and defective and several others were seriously hurt.
Oliver Spitzer former dock superintendent of the American Sugar Refining company at Williamsburg was sentenced by a federal judge to two years in an Atlanta prison for conspiracy to defraud the government by false weights. His sentence was deferred due to a prolonged hospital stay.
Captain Alexander Sharp president of the board of inspections for shore stations died today at the naval school hospital in Washington. He commanded the Vixen in the Spanish American war and later the Virginia on the world cruise with the American fleet.
A baby girl born to Dr. and Mrs. F C Burk weighs one pound six ounces and lies in an incubator at the University of Iowa hospital. Surgeons and nurses statewide battle to save the infant who is the lightest on Iowa obstetrical records. The child is nearly three days old and progressing finely. If spared, the case may shatter precedents.
Washington February 10 The Beautheonian institution presented the Wright brothers with the Langley medal in honor of Samuel Langley late secretary of the institution and a pioneer in aeronautics Chief Joace Fuller gave the presentation speech.
A South Dakota contest unfolds as Hon. John F. Schrader Rapid City attorney responds to a Black Hills progressive Republicans committee. He pledges to seek the June primaries under a platform aimed at overthrowing Cannonism and Aldurchism while aligning with state and national progressive principles.
The Atlanta Federation of Trades launched a determined campaign for an eight hour work day in Atlanta Georgia. The federation includes about thirty five labor unions with only a few currently on the eight hour schedule.
Central Americans fear a serious situation in Nicaragua as President Madriz announces a deposit of 16000 in a New Orleans bank. In Bluefields Gabriel Bishop, an American and head of Estrada's artillery, is wounded near Lake Managua after earning fame at the battle of Recerio.
Howard Little known as the sextuple murderer of Hurley Buchanan county faces execution in the Virginia state penitentiary after a failed bid for clemency. He killed six family members for robbery and burned the house to conceal the crime. Little's body burial wish and the trial details are noted amid deliberations and appeals. The report ends with a separate note: Washington senate committee adopts Elkine resolution to form a seven member panel to probe the high cost of living.
John L Sullivan former heavyweight champion married Katherine Harkins a wealthy real estate holder from Sharon at the bride’s sister Roxbury home. They plan to sail on the steamship Ivernia to England. Sullivan had divorced his former wife years ago.
Washington report from the Bureau of Statistics shows 1909 hog receipts at leading interior markets totaling 18,834,641 with 1908 at 22,863,701. The five year average runs about 19,000,000. Chicago cattle total 2,929,805, first under 3,000,000 since 1892.
The United States suit against Aetna Milling Co of Wichita Kansas, a test case on flour bleaching under avio laws, was called again in the U S district court in New Orleans. The trial had been postponed several times.
Washington Feb 10 The senate adopted a resolution demanding interior department details on funds needed to complete under way reclamation projects and an estimate of potential income from reclaimed land sales along with timelines and probable public land sale revenues.
Paris dated note reports Harold Vanderbilt of New York losing a civil chamber case to workman Guignard. He was condemned to pay $46.50 for injuries from being struck by Vanderbilt's automobile in 1907.
Kadoka business leaders with instructor H E Hausman wrap up a three day farmers institute and short course. Premiums on crops and livestock drew attendees and the class voted to extend one more day to study corn. Over $160 pledged locally to fund next year’s program. President signs tariff proclamation affecting several Latin American nations.
The rivers and harbors appropriation bill was completed by the committee and will likely be reported to the house. Recommended sums include 2 million for the Upper Mississippi above St. Louis, 500 thousand from St. Louis to Cairo, 2.6 million in the sundry bill, 2 million for the Mississippi from Cairo to New Orleans, 2 million carried in the sundry civil bill, and 1 million for Missouri rivers from Kansas City to the mouth.
London reports the Bank of England lowered its discount rate from 3 1 2 to 3 percent while Berlin notes the Imperial Bank of Germany reducing its rate from 4 1 2 to 4 percent on February 10.
R O Richards comments on a recent stalwart republican meeting in Huron South Dakota criticizing the platform as hollow and inconsistent. He says Martin and Burke have defeated themselves by backing postmaster factions and the personal spoils system. He urges open cooperation and endorsement of candidates aligned with the party platform to unite for progress.
The passage condemns open endorsement of candidates as evidence of sincerity and accuses groups of secretly agreeing on a full slate to appear as free individuals later. It argues this covert coordination breaches the spirit of the primary law and deceives the public.
New Orleans welcomes delegates and visitors for the twenty-fifth annual National Editorial Association convention opened with President A Nevin Pomeroy delivering the opening address. Louisiana Governor and other public figures will speak in sessions through the week. Visitors plan a trip to Panama and Havana on Saturday.
Fort Myers Florida February 11 Thomas A Edison the inventor quietly observed his sixty third birthday at his winter home today No special plans were made for the anniversary He is in good health and spirits and expects to stay with his family until April then return to West Orange New Jersey to resume labors on a storage battery for street cars.
Chicago prepares for the thirty first triennial Knights of Templar World Conclave with plans for extensive decoration and illumination. The event in August will involve over 560000 dollars for decor and lighting and will draw about 100000 members and their families, with hotels fully booked.
The Senate passed Senator Gamble’s bill to open about 830000 acres of the Rosebud reservation in Mellette county to settlement. Debate featured Senator Jeff Davis arguing against paying 250 an acre for school lands, while Gamble won support. The measure mirrors the Burke bill and is expected to open the Mellette county lands this session, with the opening date set by the president.
Alpena Michigan February 10 reports the birth of what may be the smallest baby ever born in the United States to Mr and Mrs G A Schlund well known locals The infant weighs one pounds three and four tenths and despite extreme prematurity remains active and strengthening doctors say such a tiny newborn is rarely observed to survive infancy
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