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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1912
Page
2
A wide assortment of reports covers aviation funding estimates by nations, a minor criminal inquiry with a jewelery store note, spelling reform proposals, alpine geology finds, a Sheffield workman's fortune, eagle protection in Switzerland, Siberian butter exports, horse auction prices, and a collection of proverbs and aphorisms. The piece blends scholarly, economic, and social observations with travel and trade details.
Sioux City Iowa reports 42 below at 7 oclock as a frigid nationwide cold wave grips the nation. Cities from Kansas City to Chicago suffer, coal shortages and train disruption worsen hardship for the poor. Iowa sits on the southern edge of the coldest zone with Duluth and Huron below, while official readings shatter prior records.
Kansas City Mo Jan 13 The southwest faces its coldest spell in 25 years with a blizzard sweeping western Kansas northern Oklahoma and southern Missouri at 40 mph. Temperatures fell to 20 degrees below zero in Kansas City at 8 am while western Kansas endures its worst since 1886 when a historic blizzard struck cattle and settlers. Rail service on western lines is impaired and some roads are abandoned as three weeks of extreme winter plus gas and transportation shortages threaten a desperate situation unless conditions improve.
Washington reports the coldest temperatures of the season across the upper Mississippi valley plains and west Gulf states with zero weather reaching Arkansas and northern Texas. A severe cold wave is forecast for the southeastern states within 36 to 48 hours. Snow falls east of the Rockies except the southeast where rain persists. A strong storm in British Columbia brings rain to Pacific states and snow to the northern Rocky Mountain region.
In Mitchell D Jan 13 the coldest temp since records began hit 37 degrees below zero after 18 below overnight. Trains ran five to ten hours late from the east. A drug clerk fainted on a business street and was found by a policeman. Seventeen days of subzero temperatures matched a 12 year old record.
Temperatures dipped to zero or below across eastern Missouri and southern Illinois with Hannibal reporting MM degrees below and Cairo at zero. Local readings reached 8 degrees below at 7 tonight, while no snow is forecast and a 16 degree low is predicted tonight. Warmer weather is expected after Saturday.
Des Moines and central Iowa broke weather records with temperatures as low as 29 degrees below zero. On January 5, 1984, the record was 44 below. Other towns reported extreme lows causing coal supply concerns and potential shortages.
Lincoln reports 26 degrees below zero as the cold wave grips the state. Private thermometers mark 40s below in Laurel and Aberdeen while Yankton sees record lows. Market watchers note supplies and frames for sale as residents cope with extreme cold.
Dr. Harry Webster pleaded guilty to murder in the Ogle County circuit court on the first anniversary of his marriage to Bessie Kent Webster. He confessed to killing his wife near Dixon and Polo last September with a knife wound to the neck. State witnesses described the body's discovery and medical findings including a severed jugular vein.
Chicago January 13 Details of accounting methods in the fresh meat trade were read in the trial of Chicago packers accused of restraint. Morrie & Co ledgers from 1907 to 1910 showed by products allowances, with the government arguing these rebates were inadequately compensated. Witnesses failed to recall details and key books from 1908 vanished.
Oklahoma City January 13 Paul Hayes a suspected safe robber gained access to the state strong box under supervision by officials When State Treasurer Dunlop failed to unlock the vault experts could not help Hayes was brought from Tecumseh Prison and after a few minutes he opened the safe using a time lock and burglar proof devices revealing state funds in custody Hayes had previously worked as a safe expert.
Washington reports F E B Culina, once in charge of the Persian treasury, appeals from Teheran as American hostages face withheld release. He alleges Persian authorities refuse freeing others and accuses Washington officials of influence, while tensions rise with Guatemala over potential war. Mrs Hilla Johnson and Blevert Wing wed at Manson with Wing joining mercantile business in Palmer.
In Indianapolis on January 13, federal judges lauded detective William J. Burns for serving the country. Burns was released from kidnapping charges involving John J. McNamara confessed dynamiter, with all charges dropped and the case deemed null.
In Lawrence Massachusetts unrest among 25000 textile workers escalated at the Washington and Wood mills of the American Woolen company. Strikers clashed in spinning rooms, police were called, overseers injured, and a march to the Ayer and duck mills followed with missiles hurled and officers hurt. About 15000 workers idle by noon.
The Republican national committee subcommittee on arrangements reaches Chicago to begin preliminary convention work. Col Harry B New of Indiana chairs the group as William F Hayward Franklin Murphy and William F Stone join the delegation. Reservations were made by telegraph and meetings run through Monday.
In St. Louis on January 1 the state committee met to decide on calling a convention and elect delegates to the national convention. Clerks and supporters of Champ Clark and Joseph Folk pressed for indorsement while debates over the convention site and representation dominated discussions. Kansas City Springfield St Joseph and St Louis vie for the event site.
Lincoln Neb Jan 13 Will iam Ducky Holmes has secured option on the Lincoln club and its property, with a likely closing soon. He will probably receive aid from the local commercial club to relieve the club’s present embarrassments.
Directors of the Lehigh Valley Hiltead company and the Lehigh Valley Coal company met yesterday to separate mining and selling interests. They agreed to divide proceeds totaling 6 000 500 dollars among preferred and common stockholders of the railroad game.
Morgan Shuster, the U S treasurer general of Foraity, departed yesterday for Europe. He travels with Edward Liell, secretary of the American legation, aboard a ship likely from Hallum, bound for the Black Sea region.
Paris January 12 American ambassador to France Robert Bacon confirmed his resignation from diplomacy. He had served briefly as secretary of state after Elihu Root and will become a Harvard fellow in place of the late Judge Lowell. Bacon says political motive is denied and his ties with President Taft remain cordial.
Investigation continued in Leavenworth Kansas after 160 veterans at the soldiers home fell ill from hash served at breakfast. Major J L Fryer said none were in danger and most recovered. officials found no poison in hash or meat after inspection. Fryer suggested a portion of the meat might have caused the illness.
Jetmore Kansas enjoys relief as a first provisions and fuel train arrives led by Mayor Harry Breese. A 100 member committee gathers at the station to distribute supplies to ranchers and townspeople after venturing through snowdrifts and open track delays on the route from Larned via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe line.
Fire broke out in the Board of Trade building just before 2 o'clock with flames and smoke spreading from the basement area. Engines responded, crowds gathered at entrances, and a second crew brought the fire under control within minutes.
Oregon January 12 A conference between Dr. Harry B. Webster who is to plead guilty to a wilg murder here tomorrow and his attorney will be held tonight. One point is whether the physician shall make a new and complete confession of his crime or stand on statements made to Chicago police months ago. The prisoner's attorneys prefer no further statement.
Washington January 12 the Supreme Court today began reviewing the first case from the new commerce court. It involves the fixing of rates from Cincinnati to Chattanooga and follows a line of issues pushing regulatory authority between the Interstate Commerce Commission and the Commerce Court.
A three story frame building on Siouxdale Avenue in New York burned early today killing seven people. The origin of the fire is unknown and investigators fear the victims may be burned beyond recognition.
In Washington on January 12 Andrew Carnegie testified before the Home Steel trust committee asserting that competition has ended as manufacturers fix and maintain prices. He supported government regulation of maximum prices and cited the Interstate Commerce Commission as bringing order to railroads. He defended past actions as ignorance of the law and refused punishments for millionaires justified by lack of guidance.
Aberdeen South Dakota January 12 traffic on the Milwaukee road between Aberdeen and Milbank is disrupted by a flat wheel on a passenger train coach. Reports say as many as 900 rails may be broken, with trains halted at several stations while crews repair the damage.
In Manila on January 12 twenty six Moros were killed while ambushing American troops on Jolo island. Lt. McGee of the second cavalry was shot twice and one American wounded. Brig. Gen. Pershing predicted the clash could end Moros resistance to U S rule and the disarmament order, noting the ambushers were the last malcontents.
Federal Judge Anderson ruled that Detective Wilam J. Burns was not guilty of kidnapping after capturing John J. McNamara in Indianapolis last April and taking him to California. The judge stated the case against Burns lacked merit.
Calcutta January 12 reports that the British brigade of infantry at Ahmadnagar received orders to hold staff and proceed to Persia at once in response to reported dangers facing merchants on southern Persia trade routes.
Sioux City Tribune offers a silver trophy for the beet show at the Bt Paul mod show. Colonel John Deets publicity and immigration commissioner of South Dakota will report soon who is awarded the prize.
New York reports that Holligan and ten other board members of Holligan & Co were expelled by the exchange. The governors cited alleged misrepresentation at the time of membership as the stated cause. Holligan, Rodgers, and Walsh are named as firm partners, with Holligan serving as head.
Paris January 12 The Caillaux cabinet collapsed after a heated senate committee row and Premier Caillaux announced his retirement with his colleagues The cabinet saw leaders like M Delcasse M Hourgeon Raymond Poincare Millerand and Briand discussed as possible successors while Clemenceau was also mentioned as a possibility The resignations followed the loss of timber for a political alliance and the failure to secure support for foreign and naval portfolios.
The hearing on trust problems continues as Tea Party style committees press for reforms. Insurgents challenge Republican Leader Mann’s pick for regular party leadership in Kansas, while Andrew Carnegie’s steel trust inquiry resumes with technical witness Willett. Speaker Clark’s backers say delegates were instructed in the Seventh Kansas district for presidential selections.
Dallas reports meningitis fears prompting widespread public gathering bans and event cancellations including church services and the Texan Ice Cream Manufacturers association meeting. Physicians experiment with serum, under Dr Abraham Hophian guidance, as a Groesbeck quarantine restricts travel and tickets.
Princeton New Jersey January 12 Dr John Grier Hibbon Stuart professor of logic was today elected president of Princeton University by the board of trustees He succeeds Woodrow Wilson who resigned the presidency in the fall of 1909 to run for governor of New Jersey
The US scout cruiser Bleming has arrived in Hamilton Bermuda and is now in the dockyard. The destroyer McCallie lies off Goorten.
In St Petersburg on January 12 Ambassador Curtis Guild and Min Gulld were presented to the Empress at the palace today.
Secretary of the Treasury MacVeagh announced an aggregate award of 76009 dollars to two informers in a custody fraud caper. Joseph L Payne will receive 60000 for evidence in the Duveen art case and Peter Odling 25000 for services in connection with the Bradford crime probe.
The article reports likely last minute pleas to save Richeson from execution. It notes actions by Lt ke en pewtenl and an executive committee planning to push commutation within two weeks. The piece mentions Bent Lo Chowernar and Kilowads tied to Mine Vielot Kilowads, with Kilowads’s father Mathie firo and Podiowods involved in the commutation effort during a turbulent case.
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