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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
6
A wide array of notes covers Mrs Ahur Cadogan fondness for exotic pets, a potential rail line from Lagos to Kano, shifts in global oil output, motor bus incidents in London, and rising road investment in the United States. The survey extends to beaver control, Africa rail schemes, and continental timber markets with brief statistics and projections.
Middleport Ohio Feb 20 Catherine Winters 12 of New Castre Ind who had been missing since last March is believed found near here today. She was brought here by Joseph Davis a carpenter held by police on forgery charge. A trunk owned by Davis was searched and reportedly contained burglar tools. Davis had reportedly been given the outfit by an unknown source.
President Wilson pressed for repeal of the Panama act exemption in talks with Congress. Senate leaders expect quick action on arbitration treaties and likely repeal within 60 days. Some lawmakers who previously voted for the exemption say foreign policy now requires reconsideration. Immigration issues loom in the Japanese treaty.
Mrs Christine Frederick of Philadelphia testifies before the house judiciary committee on a trust bill, denouncing piratical price cutting in retail trade. She recalls a bargain counter rush, wrecked hats, and lace bought for 78 cents, arguing protected prices would cut living costs. Abraham Erlanger of New York urges fixing prices for patented or trademarked goods.
Chicago February 20 bears have to perform modern dances to please country fairgoers, say state fair managers. Aerial entertainment and balloon acts fail to draw crowds at large expositions, prompting demands for more sensational acts like dancing bears to attract rural audiences.
Iowa Supreme Court rules fathers remain responsible for child support despite divorce and custody with the mother. The Marion County board had refused aid when the ex husband was wealthy. the court sustained the board's decision.
Miss Gladys McMillan, daughter of Mire Spencer Penrose, wed Count Paul Cornet Le Vays-Ruart in the Church of the Madeleine Paris. The wedding drew guests including Mrs Myron T Her. Germany is cited in an accompanying note as the world’s leading beer country with 61 brewers and 25,000 employed.
Thomas Hassett, a leading Tammany politician, denies pleading guilty to an indictment tied to a District Attorney investigation and rejects three technicalities. Hassett, once secretary to John A. Bensel and to the New York City Board of Water Supply, was linked to contract talks and a supposed attempt to influence an ally with a $50,000 contribution.
Paris reports confirm Clarence H. Mackay and Catherine Duer Mackay were granted a mutual divorce by a French court on February 11. Custody of their three children awarded to Mackay with visiting rights for Mrs. Mackay. No financial terms disclosed though settlements were understood.
A blooded English setter bought by Eugene Simpson of Portland from Nanaimo BC bore eight puppies en route. Customs officials held the dogs claiming a manifest listed seven dogs only. The mother named Gypsy Girl, price paid was 160 dollars. Simpson plans to appeal to Washington.
In Newton Illinois the Springs Holiness Church was burned amid mob action as leaders of the Holy Rollers sect faced charges. Police and jurors describe a special service where two 12 year old boys were beaten for disobedience to attend church. Five more sect members were convicted amid ongoing trials.
Washington reports the Department of Agriculture will actively promote hog cholera eradication under a bill expected to be signed by President Wilson. Henader Kenyon will coordinate with department experts as the measure provides a half million dollars for cholera eradication and a further $100,000 to control disease among horses.
Mrs Robert Louis Stevenson, widow of the famed author, dies of apoplexy at her Montecito home in California. The obituary notes her long marriage to the writer and the couple's residence in California.
Washington February 19 Marvin Underwood of Atlanta has been nominated by the president to serve as attorney general in place of Winfred T Denison who is believed dead under unclear circumstances The nomination follows the prior term of Denison and is pending Senate confirmation
Senator Kenyon introduces a bill to enlarge the Interstate Commerce Commission from seven to sixteen members. The plan divides the nation into five districts with centers in Washington Atlanta Chicago Kansas City and San Francisco and assigns three commissioners to each district. Hearings would be by commissioners, not subordinates, and the chairman would head from a new base in Chicago.
Aurora Illinois February 20 Walter Hickman a soda shop porter will be questioned again over the murder of 20 year old Thresa Hollander whose mutilated body was found in St Nicholas cemetery Anthony Petras an Austrian who had been engaged to Miss Hollander but who is now married to another woman was arrested yesterday He is held pending developments Hickman gave a voluntary statement and both men accuse each other They were on a street car with Miss Hollander when she was returning from a lodge meeting Police believe the murder happened around 10 30 pm A knife handle bore the owner s name and was found near the body A postmortem found no assault or robbery Fingerprints expected from the club Miss Hollander s father Laula Hollander swore vengeance The coroner s jury adjourned to Thursday morning The case centers on Petras and Hickman with sensational claims and evolving theories
A Rosebud Sioux delegation led by Silas Standing Fisk arrived in Washington to meet with Indian Department officials and Senator Sterling to air grievances. They seek the creation of an Indian court and challenge South Dakota's tax on tribal members for personal or real property.
John Fitch a reclusive resident of Mansfield Conn for 29 years signaled neighbors each night by a lamp in his window. Last night the lamp did not shine and the selectmen found him unconscious. He died today aged 86.
Des Moines Iowa February shows Henry Vollmer receiving 2817 from Cost Vollmer and 2617 to run for congressman. Receipts listed by the campaign committee total 2400 leaving a deficit of 17. Republicans have not filed a statement. Democratic figures show Hanley backers contributing over 300 dollars.
Canada produces about two million cords of ip wood each year and roughly half of this output is exported to the United States for manufacturing.
New York February 19 The indictment targets a high state official and a prominent politician after grand jury findings. Witnesses testified about $41 000 paid by James W Patterson of Pooughkeepsie to influence aqueduct contracts in 18 The case centers on the Catskill aqueduct and New York City water supply contracts. John A Bensel state engineer refused to waive immunity to testify as the graft case proceeds.
Denver authorities hold the troupe's property as talks progress on a raspberry night performance by the National Opera Company of Canada. F D Hawkins had deducted 760 from 4600 for missing principals. Principal tenor George Slezak, after clashing with police, left with two trunks bound east.
Stockholm Feb 18 The cabinet chosen at King Gustave's request includes Premier and minister of war Dr Hammarskjöld and Foreign Affairs minister K A Wallenberg. Marine M B E Brostroem. Finance G M Vennesten. Interior O F Van Sydow governor of Norrbotten. Justice Chief Justice Hassebrought. Agriculture Haron Beck Friis. Education Professor Weatman Colonel Moercke as consulting counsellor.
Renton Wash Feb 19. Four religious enthusiasts were nearly lynched after being found guilty and fined $100 and crooks for attempting to whip sin and the devil from two boys aged 9 and 12. The assault followed the display of cuts and bruises on Raymond and Cameron Richardson during a church service last week.
Washington reports Representative George J. Kindell of Denver announces candidacy to succeed Senator Thomas. He will campaign in the Colorado primaries next summer on transportation rates and commercial equality for Denver and Colorado. He says he ducks his hat into the ring for the senatorship on these two issues.
Denver voters defeated the water contract to buy the Denver Union Water Co by 12 246 to 6 824. The city won approval for 8 000 000 in bonds to fund its share of driving the James Peak tunnel for the Denver and Salt Lake Railroad by 12 640 to 6 068.
Congressional investigators toured coal mine sites in Thaiday Colorado to review violence linked to the miners strike. The panel traveled in ten autos to Ludiow tent colony Hastings Berwind Tabasco and other mines with select representatives accompanying the expedition.
In Kansas City Missouri on February 18 a group of Industrial Workers of the World leaders serving terms in the city work house adopted a plan to cry fire inside the prison. The ruse called out police reserves and four fire companies plus a district fire chief to the scene. No fire occurred.
New York February 18 news says importers Carter Muavey & Co obtained a federal court order citing appraisers in San Francisco to show cause why they should not be restrained from continuing the Read test re examination of teas rejected by Treasury officials.
London reports Perry Crawford of San Jose California and Mies Irma Zichokke of Palo Alto wed at Regent Square church. The bridegroom is posted to a fort for Afghan emir aid projects while the couple faces separation with future reunions tied to a distant timetable and political risks abroad.
Vern Hutchins sues Lafe Carpenter for $5,000 in Des Moines Iowa for slander claiming Carpenter branded a $1 check worthless during a box social bid for a box prepared by Mary Longnecker. Hutchins says the remark ruined his engagement with Longnecker.
Guillermo Billinghurst the deposed Peruvian president along with his son George and interior minister Don Gonzales was moved from the penitentiary to Callao and placed aboard the cruiser Lima. The warship departed for Panama at dawn after his overthrow on February 4. The congress may refuse to authorize a presidential succession by Roberto Legula, a move seen as likely to provoke further revolution and instability in Peru.
Reno Nevada reports a 10 18 a m quake lasting about three seconds moving southeast to northwest. Windows cracked walls damaged and many fled into the streets. Virginia City and Carson City also felt strong shaking with mine workers abandoning work in the Comstock region.
Washington reports the reserve bank organization committee began defining geographical limits of reserve districts and selecting elites for reserve banks. National banks must decide by February 22 whether to join the system, with New York Chicago and St Louis likely as central locations while others remain undetermined.
Denver pleads that the state supreme court refused the writ of habeas corpus for "Mother" Jones a military prisoner in southern Colorado coal fields Two justices dissented with the decision ruling against her liberty request in February report
Announcement from New York states Great Northern Railway directors have adopted a policy to extend holdings. The plan involves subscribing to new issues at six percent, with proceeds allocated to support expansion and related ventures.
Five automobile racing drivers from Europe entered the 40 mile race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for next Monday. Duba is the defending winner with about half the race records, while entries from twelve racers were anticipated to compete.
President Wilson notes hopes for a mid June adjournment as both chambers may work on trust bills concurrently. He says business interest grows but is cautious, and publicizing trade commission features prompts misunderstanding. He sees little difference between an interstate trade commission and the current Bureau of Corporations.
Dr Anna Howard Shaw, injured with a sprained ankle alighting from a Jersey City train, will attend the New York Woman Suffrage Association tea and fete honoring her and Miss Susan B Anthony's birthdays. The fracture is not as serious as first reported. Framont Older and Mrs Older of California are among guests.
Hancock Michigan February hearing on the copper miners strike proceeds as the congressional committee agrees to admit hearsay evidence. Chairman Taylor and Rep Switzer clash over evidence limits while Democrats press to keep testimony within procedural rules.
New York and London see heavy new financing since year start. Over the past week underwriting about 14 million dollars contemplated including 55 million Southern Pacific convertible bonds and 70 million New York Central bonds. Railroads and utilities, including Great Northern and Interborough, seek funds for immediate obligations as state bonds and refunds move forward.
Washington February 19. George W Flaher of Hadfield South Dakota told the joint committee on rural credits that homesteaders face money troubles in the west. He urged legislation to provide loans to entrants or homesteads as banks prey on starting farmers with little capital. The committee heard testimony from farmers organizations in Nebraska and Colorado opposing rural credits plans drafted by the American Rural Credit Commission.
All 36 national banks in New York city have signified intention to operate under the new federal reserve system. Nation Park and Fifth National banks were the last to decide, with the group now ready to join the reform. The banks hold a combined capital of substantial millions and a large surplus, marking a pivotal shift in the city’s banking structure.
In Indianapolis the state will administer electric chair executions to Bieveherka of Ry and Taney Haine of Vere Hibute for the murder of their wives. The sentence is set for Friday at the Michigan prison.
The National Orange exhibit announces a record 6,000,000 oranges showcased by Mika Llenkentin and Prince Cortie Waldo. Officials promise a major promotional event running through Wednesday, with Bun Mernardian Cab listed among organizers.
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