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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
7
Brick dealers advertise large brick plant in South Dakota offering pressed brick that is hard and durable. If lumber supply is scarce they sell direct. A six or seven room bungalow would cost about 9250 laid in the town with lime available in barrels or bulk. Letters invite samples and prices.
Dan Straight and Lee Mills bought two hoisting outfits for Hutchins Consolidated Gold Mining Company at Sundance. They will sink a 300 foot shaft quickly with living quarters and shaft house to be built. Officers elected at December 31 include C. A. Spellman president and H. B. Hutchins manager. 17 claims are held with high grade ore in multiple veins.
Washington February 16 The movement to adopt a uniform standard of weights and measures across the nation gains momentum from a three day conference in Washington started today under the federal bureau of weights and measures attended by delegates from nearly every state.
Milwaukee, February 16. Dr J X Schaffer recently married in England to the Baroness von Ottinger was arraigned today for preliminary hearing on a manslaughter charge. The case stems from the death of Mrs Rose Dietrich in this city.
Milwaukee Railroad men predict a spring start on a northwest extension from Faith in Meade county toward Rapid City and Camp Crook. The route would connect with the Rapid City Chamberlain line, cross the Northwestern, and run via Indian Creek into Montana and Marmouth to link with the northern transcontinental line. The project aims to open the Black Hills region to settlers and spur regional development.
San Francisco February 16 1923 the Walker-Young anti race track law took effect ending horse racing in California. The measure prohibits betting of any description and track owners plan to avoid meetings where betting is eliminated, learning from other states experiences.
Portland Feb 15 large supplies of cereals and provisions are being collected by Pacific Coast organizations for shipment to China to aid natives dying in Manchuria from famine and bubonic plague. Government transports and steamship companies will carry the supplies free of charge to relieve the situation. Coast cities are expected to join Portland in famine relief efforts. A union of jewelry workers has been organized in San Francisco.
A ledge of gold bearing rock was found by C. Neiden Jr near Thermopolis Wyoming. The ore is said to yield about 40 in gold. A gilsonite deposit is reported at Ow creek. Prospecting lead is described as eight feet thick and 2000 feet long. Also, Rudolph Francke, aide to Dr. Cook, plans a north pole excursion next June aboard the Polar Star ship under construction in Holland.
Bill Lang the Australian heavyweight and Gam Langford the Canadian born challenger prepare for a 20 round bout at Mc Intosh's Olympia Annex. Langford's ring savvy and ten year career balance Lang's reach power and weight as experts expect a fast pace with no knockout streaks for either fighter. If Langford wins he aims to challenge Jack Olingon for the world title in America.
At an adjourned Stamford township board meeting the board rejected a petition seeking a March election vote on allowing retail sale of intoxicating liquors. The rejection cites only 22 valid freeholder signatures of 26 needed, noting 46 total signatures with 4 non residents and 9 non freeholders.
In Rochford Illinois today a bomb exploded in the home of a wealthy Sicilian, injuring his wife Mrs Rena Vitoll and badly wounding their one year old baby. Police report several suspects arrested as Black Hand extortion plots unfold.
Chicago hosts the fourth annual cement show at the Coliseum from February 16 to 23. The event, a large industrial exhibition, attracts thousands of visitors and offers a chance to win a free cement house to the person guessing closest to concrete strength shown by tests.
Detroit February 16. Mayors from several major Michigan cities met to discuss legislation allowing cities to amend their charters without a full municipal revision, aiming to streamline local government.
Lee Hammon, a Black man, stood trial today before Judge Trenchard in May's Landing New Jersey for the alleged murder of Henry Foote. Foote was fatally shot in Atlantic City on November 12 last.
Denver letter writer commends Arizona draft for progressive rights and taxation provisions. He highlights sections on damages limits, taxation, corporate oversight, and woman suffrage, urging adoption for a freer, just governance and strong citizen statehood.
Ex president Theodore Roosevelt and Mrs Roosevelt will attend a three day celebration marking the opening of the Roosevelt Dam in an isolated canyon 60 miles from a railroad. The dam stands 284 feet high and 1 080 feet long with a 20 foot roadway. It will supply irrigation for about 200 000 acres and power over 100 miles away. Apache laborers built the road into the canyon preceding the dam’s construction.
A halting, garbled note notes a child named Cutarrh and a desire for a laboratory visit or treatment. The text is incomplete, with uncertain meaning and few identifiable facts or names.
Delegates representing Y M C A branches across Minnesota gather in Albert Lea for the annual state convention. The welcome demonstration opens the proceedings tonight and runs through Sunday, ending with a farewell meeting featuring notable speakers.
Chicago reports mid summer travel hopes hinge on railway rate battles. Grand Trunk refuses to raise east bound summer tourist fares while other lines push to fare and a half, limiting increases for New York and New Jersey seaside destinations.
The Schubert brothers, managers of the New York Hippodrome, will host multiple matinees this week for orphan children from New York institutions including Hebrew Orphan Asylum Dominican Convent and Hebrew Sheltering Society. Over 10,000 orphans have attended Hippodrome shows in four years of the current management.
Lake City Minnesota reports Peter Gladt age 66, a businessman, and his son Elmer age 20 were electrocuted on a street this morning while the son tried to free tangled telephone wires from a power line. The father died aiding his son.
Chicago debate on subway plans sparks opposition from rail leaders and a strong push by the Chicago Post to favor subways over extending the Loop elevated lines. Springfield discusses a potential US Senate bid for Congressman McKinley if Lorimer is ousted.
Dr. R. M. Wheeler, a director of laboratories and renowned physician, and Dr. A. E. Bellow present findings on kidney bladder and rectal diseases in a medical briefing. Their remarks cover diagnostic approaches and therapeutic considerations for complex urologic conditions.
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