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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1914
Page
2
A student eye examiner praised an unusual eye condition after careful inspection with an ophthalmoscope. Separately, near Victor on the Lehigh Valley railroad, a steel bridge was removed and replaced quickly with a new girder structure, concrete ballast, and 163 foot span, the old one rotted away in under two minutes.
The Greenland census of 1911 shows a total population of 11 469, up from 11 493 in 1901, with most growth attributed to natural increase and minimal immigration. Among locals, births outnumbered arrivals, while a few residents trace origins to Denmark, the Faroe Islands, and other lands. In a separate note, forest life mentions the yakumike crane aiding Indigenous communities, while a New York City door attendant learns to retire on a day off after a manager insists.
Experimental tests in France use a new road surfacing compound called iron straw. It consists of fine filaments of iron and a heavy mass mixed with pebbles and sand. The material is produced by purpose built machines and is not a waste product.
Col Arthur Yager, newly named governor of Porto Rico, declares support for grand American citizenship for residents who deserve it. Yager, a Kentucky native educated at Georgetown College, later became president of the college and active in numerous scientific societies and authorship.
The Norwegian government grants explorer Ronald Amundsen authority to set up a postoffice aboard the Fram on his Arctic voyage. The postoffice aims to send telegrams or mail from unknown northern regions, claiming it will be the world’s most northerly postoffice.
Eight years after the first dread nought, world total built or building is near 60 by year end. Projections show rapid growth from 1904 to 1912, reaching about 150 by the final year noted, reflecting escalating naval construction and armament in this period.
The Massachusetts State Board of Education runs a teachers registration bureau for positions in Massachusetts. In its first year, the bureau filled 69 posts with salaries from 2700 dollars yearly to 10 dollars weekly.
A survey of varied topics notes cattle quality in Brazil and comparisons with Sixentian and Uru guay stock, Japanese emigration motives, a Hanover chemist making coal from elements, and the revenue cutter service’s 1910 rescues. Other items mention an old bible, a Davenport death, Denver snow cleanup, forest seed collection, mill waste, a plane detonation near a German army, a Winsted arrest, and miscellaneous curiosities.
Reported testimony from the John Doe Inquiry in New York describes former governor Sulzer and District Attorney Whitman in a tense exchange over graft allegations involving James Gaffney, a Tammany figure. The hearing details Sulzer's charges against Murphy and O'Gorman's reactions, including threats and political maneuvering surrounding highway contracts and the canal board.
A fresh roll call at Fort Hilen reveals 495 government dependents among Mexican soldiers and refugees who fled Ojinaga. Army officials estimate 1,675 dollars daily to feed them, plus tenting, sanitation, guarding costs, and 26,000 dollars for transportation.
Reports of a serious wreck near Pembina North Dakota circulated broadly but dispatches from Grand Forks North Dakota and Winnipeg Canada stated no disaster occurred in that vicinity.
Pittsburgh judge approves Thaw petition for twenty thousand dollars from his accumulated income and directs one hundred thousand seven hundred ninety three dollars from his will to be disposed of later by the court.
An inflated radiogram from Washington reports revolutionary forces near Cape Fluken on the northern camps of Halt, prompting President Oresteban to call an extraordinary session of the newly elected congress. A chaotic program is set to be undertaken to crush the uprising.
Ublo Ohio January 22 The Cleveland Telephone Company announced a wage increase of 10 cents to 1 000 telephone operators across the system. The move follows a raise in related union contracts and aligns with efforts to attract and retain staff in the local exchange service.
San Francisco police arrested Emile Ducoin, accused head of a two-year white slavery ring. He was taken from a plush residence and booked on two counts of name slavery, spending the night in a cell. Authorities say he amassed about 300000 dollars and used European women to shield deportation through marriages to disreputable men.
Lincoln leaders debated horse sales ethics at the state Horse Dealers association opening session. Frank Howard urged extracting colt teeth before they drop to permit selling 8 year olds as 6 year olds, while critics called it deceitful and improper. The discussion ended after a member noted teeth would drop as naturally as the horse matures.
A Parker area family perished in a morning house fire one mile north of the city. Mr McCoy and his wife and their son Marvin died inside the blazing home after he attempted to rescue them from the flames. Neighbors tried to help but the fire spread rapidly as the coroner prepared to investigate.
New York reports that Mrs. Robert Goelet filed for absolute divorce from her husband, financier Robert Goelet. Attorney Romuel Untermeyer stated the filing, asserting Mrs. Goelet keeps private matters private. The couple, long publicly seen as harmonious, stayed in their Pitkin Avenue mansion while hints of discord surfaced.
Attorneys and bridge contractors from several states gather in Des Moines Iowa on January 22 to decide plans for a war against the Luten concrete bridge patents. Luten has sued for infringement in many cases though many alleged infringements may not be upheld, adding to bridge building costs.
St Louis claims for a regional bank under the cur sary law are heard by city committee. The hearing began yesterday with Secretary of Agriculture Houston and Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo, followed by a bankers’ banquet, then continued today then the officials depart tonight for a one day hearing in another city.
Wil lam "erwin, a 60 year old Civil War veteran, testifies in Erie criminal court that his wife, 16 years younger, urged him to end her suffering. He describes finding her injured after falling, planning to help, and tapping her head with a board until she died. He asks to go to the sailors' home if freed.
Washington notes a new national craze studying ethics and psychology. Over two dozen of the city’s social set have begun instruction, with humor that Eleanor and Margaret Wilson, daughters of the president and Mrs. Wilson, show interest and plan to attend thought meetings soon.
Mrs Rose Helder wife of A Helder of Victoria B C was arrested in Los Angeles with Edwin Wright on charges of contributing to the dependency of her two minor children Jack Helder seven and Helen. The family traveled from Victoria across the Canadian border and split up in Kansas City Minneapolis and finally Los Angeles where Helder tracked them.
Houghton Mich Jan 2 The curtailing copper miners in the Calumet district likely will receive financial support from the United Mine Workers of America during the strike for recognition of organized labor. H G Street, sent to assess the situation, said labor must win and that the strikers are highly determined while their families are well cared for by the union.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Bryan publicly said the state department learned of a Vera Cruz meeting between Jesus Flores Magon former interior minister and John Lind Wilsons special envoy but withheld details The briefing suggested Lind is conducting multiple talks with Mexican representatives on possible steps if Huerta government collapses
The 34th annual convention of the Northwestern Lumbermen's association continued with a strong morning turnout in Minneapolis Minnesota. Addresses were delivered by KH Mayer Triumph Minnesota L Woelght Fairfield Iowa AM Rehlick Dubuque Iowa and C Berle Yanktonity.
A Cedar Rapids area report states that W Andrew D Garnett, age 34, a former resident of Pulifax, died today after shooting himself. Local authorities are handling the case as a suicide and investigation continues.
New York Jan 8. Smith Kay & Co, a large clothing house with branches in multiple cities, entered bankruptcy. Creditors claim assets at four thousand dollars. receivers appointed to manage Moe's stores in New York and other locations.
Sir Felix Schuater of the Union of London and Smiths Bank warned at the annual meeting that the new American laws, including the Vanes Grates act and currency measures, will make the United States a stronger competitor in international commerce and threaten London's position as a global banking and trading center. He said commerce would likely be stimulated and Britain’s trade with the United States would rise, benefiting both nations.
New York Jan 32 A campaign to examine the sale and use of intoxicants has been organized by Mrs. Vanderbilt. Ernest Tassines will lead the probe to uncover why drugs are sold promiscuously and whether police enforcement or court interpretation failings are at fault. The investigation aims to be nationwide.
Washington readers see Senator Cummins arguing the Smith Lever Agricultural extension bill favors northern states. He cites proposed changes to the 3 million dollar fund and notes southern states would lose a share while northern producers gain. Sterling seeks a revised federal aid plan with several improvements.
In Milwaukee a coroner declared justifiable homicide after Catherine Hermes, 17, killed Daniel Sweeney, 22, with a hatpin following an attempted assault near his home. The death occurred after a dance. Sweeney was struck, fled, returned to work, and later died from wounds.
Colonel Goethals announced the Panama Canal near completion with 60 feet of water in the Culebra Cut and Culardha slide ready for a large ocean liner to pass. He plans to test with an 68 Panama railroad steamer through the canal in April as an Atlantic Pacific division order abolishes due to nearing completion.
Chicago January 22. The United States court of appeals granted a stay of mandate in the dynamiting cases of convicted defendants from Indianapolis. The appeal covered 40 defendants, with new trials ordered for six. The stay delays sentences for 24 defendants pending the Supreme Court's ruling on certiorari to be sought February 7 by attorney F. N. Zoline.
Plymouth England January 22 The British submarine Ai which disappeared Friday during maneuvers in Plymouth sound was located at a bottom depth of 300 feet near the harbor by rescue divers awaiting confirmation.
Chicago January 21 The Federal league notified organized baseball that signing players already under contract will be contested vigorously The move was sent by president Gilmore to Philadelphia Nationals president Hoke and mentions protecting contracts held by Ad Brennan and Wi Kilitew.
Four children of Mathew Aduing from Mallee East disappeared Saturday while seeking plant gum. After three days without food or sleep they reached a dim farmhouse, exhausted but recovering under care, with the rugged group expected to fully recover.
Christmas cards were printed in London about seventy years but did not become popular until years later, according to the archival note.
Tokyo reports Baron Nobuaki Makino says U S replies to Japan over California alien land ownership unsettled. He says Japan seeks further plans for solution and that no answer was sent to Japan's August protest, prompting opposition critics to accuse excessive reliance on American goodwill.
The Girard municipal well, 760 feet deep, now produces water too hot for use as pumps shut down after heat destroyed hard rubber valves. No explanation yet. Samples sent to University of Kansas for analysis. Town must rely on shallow wells and cisterns until the cause is found.
Edward Beardsley, eight days a fugitive in Chautauqua County, gave himself up to deputy C. D. Backus at 4 AM in Mayville New York. He faces a first degree assault charge for shooting G. W. Putnam the overseer of the poor. Beardsley barricaded his farm during the stand off and planned to use his children as shields. Putnam is expected to recover.
Kanton City Jan 2 Governor George Hodges urged simplification of law making and centralization of responsibility before the Men’s Brotherhood at Central Methodist church. He warned that private interests exploit many offices and boards, and called for a single legislature no more than 16 members to curb corruption and inefficiency.
Paris dispatch reports the North Atlantic Shipping Conference met to keep writings private while seeking tools to avert a destructive war among trans Atlantic liner lines. Delegates from all companies except Hamburg American favor unity regardless of that line’s participation, which seeks higher passenger fares. The North German Lloyd line stands at 67 percent compared with 43 cents for Hamburg American under current terms.
At a closing session the State Association of Ice Cream manufacturers praised the federal government representative in Iowa for raising ice cream standards and criticized the state pure food department led by Corie donor Harney for poor results on lower New York claims.
The Colorado State Federation of veterans calls for the removal of Adjutant Chesera John as militia commander. They demand retirements for other officers and urge action once a commission reports its findings to Governor Ximmane. The commission’s report was presented to the governor.
Omaha, Neb Jan 1 Lawrence Gilbert a dishwasher arrested last night in the Nickell murder case was today positively identified by the McVey woman and two inmates of her resort as the man seen near the crime scene. Eibert denies involvement but admits he knows a llama. Other evidence links him with Williams for weeks before the robbery and he has been identified as having been with the suspect at Havens hotel. All arrested when the murder is said to have occurred Slat city noting very one of the trio. He will be faced with Williams when the latter arrives tonight from Kansas.
A federal court decision by Judge Willard ends South Dakota seven year fight over passenger rates. State can implement 2-1/2 cent per mile limit. 2 cent rate deemed confiscatory. Case involved railroad valuation, costs, and politics, with leaders Crawford and Kier highlighted.
Chatham Massachusetts January 21 Hart and seven men were rescued from the wrecked two masted schooner Ne York bound for Philadelphia near Bears shoal. Life savers from Monomoy and Monomoy Point stations battled icy surf in a breeches buoy relay to bring all eight to shore.
Four people are reported killed and several injured when an explosion wrecked Pawle pavilion, a large cement and steel structure at the Ottawa exhibition grounds early today, as the city endures a grim winter setback.
Munich January 2 a German military aviator named Behweisser died when he fell from his aircraft after turning too sharply. The crash occurred in Munich during a routine maneuver and authorities reported the fatality.
In a case heard today by a jury, investigators reported the death of Missidai Leogeeon as the violent act of burglary and assault. The coroner and prosecutors presented evidence as the trial proceeded, with the judge awaiting further testimony.
Samuel Gompers calls for an immediate official investigation into alleged misconduct in Michigan labor activities and a Colorado coal affair, asserting the need for executive council authorization and a formal inquiry by the American Federation of Labor.
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