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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
2
A collage of curiosities describes thumb dexterity among apes, voice training for officers, malaria mosquitos repelled by bats, and an aging bookseller near death. It covers New Orleans schoolbooks, quill pens, Treves【the oldest German city】, Kiev as a mother of Russian cities, Detroit’s proposed county status, and a playful life ledger on a 60 year old man’s habits.
Experiments in lowland rice culture began in Porto Rico amid strong interest since rice is the inland staple. Puerto Rico spends about 5 million dollars yearly on rice and is the largest importer of American grown rice, highlighting the potential impact of the new research.
The first Jitney bus appeared in London in 1830. It ran by steam power and carried 25 passengers inside and £2 outside. Railroads blocked it by law requiring a man 100 yards ahead with a red flag by day and a lantern at night.
George Fleming Moore cites that peace prospects shrink when rulers of warring nations lack Masonic ties. He lists Frederick the Great, Washington, Lafayette, and Wellington as freemasons. The piece also references Herodotus and ancient texts and mentions a Dallas Texas trend of sweet potatoes in decorative bowls, noting they require no soil and ample water.
Miss Pressley Smith of Edinburgh, organizer for the National Union for Suffrage, becomes annxtant secretary in the British legation at Christiania Norway. The historic appointment marks the first woman born to enter Britain’s diplomatic service amid notable stage fright cases among past officials.
The text states a total annual income of about 95 billion dollars for the United Biante. It breaks down into 10 billion from agriculture, 2.1 billion from minerals, and 9 billion from manufactured goods.
A Western ia well reaches 7259 feet with a rattan cable amid claims of a remarkable engineering feat. The piece notes contamination fears from a public library were overestimated as Yale library dust is analyzed, claiming harmony in windborne cleaning.
Providence Jan 20 A letter allegedly by Mrs Elizabeth Mohr threatening to kill her husband’s secretary Miss Emily Burger was introduced as evidence in the murder trial of Dr Franklin Mohr. Witness George W Rooks testified that Mrs Mohr said she could hire thugs to murder him and that jealousy toward Miss Burger motivated the plot.
Washington dispatch reports secretary Daniels has approved a 5 percent average pay rise for master mechanics across navy yards nationwide. The increases will take effect as soon as possible, likely within the next two weeks.
United States secret service began a probe in El Paso Texas on January Nineteen into a report that 6000 Krag Jorgensen rifles, the discarded army weapon, and 1.5 million cartridges were bought by foreign agents and shipped eastward. Secret agents said the rifles and ammo were purchased by a man named Ponce well known as a certain agent, carrying papers crediting him as a Philippine agent.
Frederick T Price of Inesty was sentenced to life imprisonment at hard labor by Judge Daniel H Dinteet court in Minneapolis Minnesota after a conviction last Saturday for murdering his third wife Mary Mindley Price for her fortune.
Belgian children sent a trunk of simple gifts to the White House from Washington. P MH Chad Lure said the parcel included dolls embroidery and small items for Mrs Wilson. The President read the accompanying message and expressed deep emotion at the gesture.
London dated January II Miss Miae Ethylen Lelande of New York claimed to be Theodore Roosevelt’s niece and was detained by police for an examination of her vanity. She arrived on war relief work. Theodore Roosevelt Jr stated he never heard of her and doubted any relation.
President Wilson to personally lead the drive for national preparedness with public addresses and congressional talks. He aims to unite public sentiment and Congress amid pacifist opposition as hearings on defense continue and trips to six midwestern states loom.
New York on January 19 Mrs Dora Knowlton Raneous a noted translator of French and Italic literature committed suicide at her home by inhaling gas Her friends cite fear of repeating two paralytic strokes and ongoing ill health as motives She left money for funeral expenses to her friend and coworker Dr Realtor K Johnson Born in Antfield Massachusetts she was about 60 years old Her career tied to translations with Dr Johnson and Robert Arnold and she once performed on stage with Angus Daly’s company in New York and New Orleans.
Des Moines Iowa January John Nathan Smith a well known attorney and former Democratic figure in earlier years was paroled from Fort Madison after serving one year of a seven year sentence. He had previously served a year in federal prison for mail fraud against his father in law a Nebraska banker and was once a congressional candidate in Iowa's Seventh District challenging Captain Hull.
Portis reports via London that Montenegro allegedly sought surrender terms with Austria that were deemed unacceptable. Italy sent aid to Montenegrin and Serbian forces, but provisions rot on docks. roads were repaired to aid anti Serbian moves. King Nicholas issues a proclamation describing surrender as necessary to avert national ruin.
Gustive Mussel a Polish laborer at Cook County hospital after a near fatal gas poisoning underwent a blood transfusion today. Doctors report the procedure, recently developed by a Chicago health department physician, shows promise though Mussel is not yet out of danger. The treatment replaces poison blood with healthy blood and has shown success in animals. Experts believe it could aid cases where standard resuscitation fails.
President Wilson receives daily coded cables from Colonel House detailing talks with British officials since London visit. Messages aim to press Britain to alter blockade methods, curb violations of international law, and counter German propaganda. House reports suggest Britain plans a real blockade around Germany, not the distant scheme.
Petrograd reports the Russian offensive in Persia and the Caucasus developing favorably with capture of Turkish positions, 12 guns, and many prisoners. Turkish headquarters claim Russians abandoned attacks after 80 days of violent offensive with reinforcements, no new developments.
San Francisco news reports that Charles F. Aked announced his wife would close her home and sail from New York on January 37 to join her husband the Rev Charles F. Aked of The Hague, per a telegram received today.
Washington January 20 Justice Hughes of the U S Supreme Court is to be asked in weeks to say if he will accept a Republican nomination if offered by an unbargained convention vote The plan is to secure Hughes as a joint nominee of both Republican and Progressive factions by convening leaders from all factions to map a path to sufficient delegates and then approach Hughes with the offer The aim is to avoid embarrassment by seeking his consent before formal nominations and to capitalize on Hughes sentiment growing nationwide among Republicans
Six bandits believed Mexican attacked by U S cavalry at Doyle's Wells south of Hachita. One cavalry horse killed, no injuries recorded. Soldiers and mining men chased bandits who reportedly retreated into Mexico. No confirmation of seven U S soldiers captured.
Washington D C Jan 19 in a House address Representative London the sole socialist member told the House that every socialist in the United States would defend the country against a foreign attack His firm pledge drew thunderous applause as questions were raised about the flag’s protection and the socialist stance in wartime decisions.
Washington Jan 19 contracts approved by Secretary Daniels authorize the Federal Wireless Co to build three high powered naval wireless stations in San Diego Cal Cavite Philippines and Pearl Harbor Hawaii. The stations will serve navy intercommunication in the Pacific and will be open to public use under the same plan as other naval wireless stations.
Berlin dispatch via London reports Herr Von Meydebrand, a conservative leader, saying America is among Germanys worst enemies. He accused the United States of propagating the war, claiming Germany bears no responsibility for its horrors and that America now stands high among its foes.
The Grech liner Vasiliee Constantines brought 200 Serbian soldiers and their families to New York from Athens. Upon reaching quarantine, all were removed to the quarantine hospital. Quarantine physicians declined to disclose the nature of their illness pending further investigation.
Berlin reports a fresh Russian offensive east of Czernowicz near the Pessarabian frontier with four attacks repulsed. Entente forces reportedly moving toward Greece to compel entry into the war as Britain tightens censorship and rumors swirl about King Constantine and Venizelos.
Aristide Briand the French premier reached London early today to join the entente war council planned for the day. His presence signals high level talks among Allied leaders on war strategy and coordination.
Naval board of inquiry attributes the B-2 submarine blast at New York navy yard to gas from Edison storage batteries ignited by an unknown spark. Secretary Daniels will await the naval court of inquiry’s report. Several crew were killed or seriously injured in the disaster.
Washington D C Jan 19. Proposal to establish a six million six hundred thousand dollar naval academy or school on the Washington coast. The plan would be selected by the navy and aims to duplicate military education facilities.
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