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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1912
Page
2
The Rev G Baring-Gould long noted as author of Onward Christian Bol atom and Kor en, with 78 ft p, has balanced clerical duties with theological studies, history, romances and sermons. His broad output spans poetry to biographical sketches, while ongoing travels and lectures accompany his active ministry.
In Toulon France five of the nine seamen injured aboard the French armored cruiser Jules Michelet after a six inch gun exploded off Hyeres are dying in the naval hospital. An official inquiry cites two explosions with 13 men hurt first and 10 more later as the fire resumed under Admiral Sourrieu. The blasts are blamed on draft and gun charge issues in the French navy.
Belle Fourche South Dakota June 2 The bankers convention drew about 260 delegates. Speeches by Mayor Banks B A Cummins John Clay and M M Brown highlighted the program. Fred Farnsworth from New York and J W Parmley of Ipswich spoke on topics. The event increased membership and praised good roads and finance to a large attendance.
Bradstreet highlights for June show wheat supplies shrinking in the United States and Canada by 3.609 million bushels, with Europe and Atlantic shipping down 4.2 million. Corn and oats fluctuations are noted, with Manitoba and several U.S. cities listed among the leading decreases.
Ann Arbor June 28 The University of Michigan celebrated its sixty eighth annual commencement and seventy fifth founding anniversary. Prof Jeremiah Whipple Jenks of Cornell delivered the address and nearly 1000 seniors received diplomas. Honorary degrees were conferred including Doctor of Science Dr Henry B Sewall of Denver and Doctor of Laws Henry B Carpart of Pasadena.
Former United States Senator Anthony Higgins of Delaware died at his brother's home in New York after a period of illness. He was over 80 and the first Republican elected to the Senate from Delaware.
London reports the Bank of England weekly reserves show a decline of £1,009,000 with total reserve and government securities details. The reserve ratio stands at 4.02 percent this week, after a previous 1.0 percent. Deposits and other items also show shifts in the ledger.
Paris on June 27 reports the French government frets over a seamen strike that disrupts shipping and causes substantial losses. The strike has agreed to arbitration, but ship owners refuse higher wages, with Ma rine Company alone signaling willingness to arbitrate.
Calais Me June 3 A collision between the steamer Grand Manan carrying nine excursionists and a dredge in the St Croix river caused one death The James Cart of East Boston on the dredge asleep was crushed to death No other injuries were reported Misunderstanding of signals is blamed for the accident
In Hamburg the Zeppeln Girigible Victoria Luise set out at 6 16 am for a 10 hour over sea voyage with 12 passengers aboard. The craft departed over the North Sea and circled back to Hamburg landing at 3 15 pm after a one hour return flight.
Mrs Philip North Moore, retiring president of the Federation of Women’s Clubs, spoke at its 11th biennial session in San Francisco. She urged inland industrial peace, press regulation, factory inspection, education, and scrutiny of national legislation affecting social life. She criticized comic supplements as vicious and urged avoidance of scandalous details in news.
Washington June 27 President Taft sent to Congress the nominations Brig Gen W W Wirth erspoon now commanding the department of the gulf to be major general and Col Clarence R Edwards chief of the bureau of Insular affairs Col George F Chase a detailed inspector general and Col E J McClernand of the first cavalry to be brigadier generals The President also sent to the Senate the nomination of George P Charl ton to be register of the land office at Durango Colu
Roewell Colt, son of Col. Samuel L. Colt of New York, married Miss Dorothy B. Chapman of Winnipeg today at St. Paul's church Knight's Bridge London.
In London June top society led by duchesses and other prominent women gathered for Alexandra Day events. Aimed at supporting convalescent homes, the fundraiser featured extensive garlands of wild roses and flowers. Women competed for prime locations while bouquets and garlands sold to benefit Queen Alexandra’s homes and related charities.
Cleveland Ohio June 27 Hearing of arguments in the governments suit to dissolve the Great Lakes Towing company as an alleged trust was sent to begin in federal court here. Testimony has now been going on for two years in nearly every port where the towing company operates. Each side has been allowed three days for argument.
Testimony in the government investigation before Examiner Hawker centered on a Circular letter said to have tailed out in Lolo, allegedly forcing the trade to handle Keystone products exclusively. Company representatives testified their provisions were carried out.
Washington June 27 Frederick H Lehmann solicitor general of the United States has placed his resignation in the hands of President Taft It is not known that the resignation has been formally accepted but his successor has practically been chosen Mr Bullitt of Louisville Ky is named as a prospective successor and is regarded by some as having been offered the post The resignation to take effect at a future date remains unsettled and Lehmann plans to return to private practice
At General Huerta headquarters Ortiz Mexico June 27 the rebel chief Orozco asked Huerta to respect a garrison to guard Chihuahua if rebels evacuate. Huerta replied he would guard only police forces. Some rebel scouts advanced near Ortiz and were captured by federal vanguards without a shot. Nearly the entire federal army has crossed the river at Ortiz and the big Ortiz bridge is nearing completion.
From Santiago Cuba on June 27 Captain Gullick reports his United States marines at El Cobre keep constant vigil with en trenched outposts and automatic weapons. A bomb near the post caused no damage while Mayari is denied as burned. Cuetro village was destroyed by insurgents under General Ivonet. Government troops clashed with a column under Estenow at Calabasas with ten rebels killed and many wounded. Estenoz reportedly fled with a small following. Regulars engaged insurgents near Suaragua mines, killing several.
Peking reports the Chinese government refuses to accept foreign financial supervision and rejects proposals for a salt monopoly as security. The United States, Germany, Russia, Japan await government instructions on a proposed loan as China seeks a monthly liquidation loan of 86,000.
June 34 in Yankton D. W. P., a city assessor, collapsed on a street at noon, dying from a heart failure. He was in his years, with a long service record and prior health issues noted in local reports.
In St. Louis on June 24 the result of a referendum strike vote by Federation of Railway Employees members remains undisclosed while talks continue to resolve labor disputes. Ballot counting finished. negotiations with road management to proceed with possible Commissioner Neill assistance.
Los Angeles June 7 three rulings by Judge Hutton failed to dampen the defense in Clarence Darrow s bribery trial. The defense seeks transcripts of conversations with a key witness as the trial resumes. Prosecution promised the transcript later, while defense accuses authorities of suppressing favorable evidence. Harrington testified about hiring a man connected to Burns and denied improper relations, with jurors hearing only select questions.
London June 27 In a heated Commons scene socialist George Lansbury denounced Premier Asquith and the government. He was ordered to leave after hurling vitriol while hunger striking suffragists forced fed in jail. Healy appealed to the premier as Lansbury shouted insults near the treasury bench.
Washington June 27 President Taft urged immediate appropriation of 1 360 000 for war department joint maneuvers of the regular army and national guard next month. Maneuvers will span Manassas Virginia Polo Mountain Wyoming and multiple states from June into August with Fort Leavenworth and Fort Riley among key sites and divisions from Illinois Iowa Missouri Ohio and more.
In New York on June 24, 2400 hotel workers voted overwhelmingly to end the long strike. A union representative led a meeting as a 40 member delegation reported favorable conditions for resuming work. Workers said they would seek reemployment without concessions on prior demands for union recognition.
Newport news says the torpedo boat destroyer Paulding achieved a claimed top display during annual speed tests. Commanded by Lieut. Doyle the oil burner ran two hours at an average 4.7 knots, adding to its two year destroyer record of 41.8 knots last year.
British troops have been dispatched to guard the frontier in Canton and Mongkon as unrest spreads. Trains from Canton to Mong Kon are delayed due to rail disruptions and locomotive tampering amid Manchu movement activity.
In San Juan Del Bar Nicaragua June 27 former telegraphs and telephones chief Jose Bantes Ramires was assassinated. After Zelaya’s resignation and Madrid’s December 1909 rise to power Ramirez was jailed in Managua on charges of using his post to delay telegraph transmissions. Authorities released him by government order amid ongoing rumors of revolutionary plots and Zelaya’s alleged preparations to resume power.
In Cardiff on June 27 King George and Queen Mary touring South Wales faced a suffraget disruption as Helen Cragg broke through police lines and attacked Home Secretary Rd McKenna while shouting for suffrage aid. The incident occurred near Liand Cathedral as the royal party continued their visit.
In Columbus Ohio June 27 Judge Black ordered production of evidence in the case of 14 year old Robert Righter and 11 year old Edward Hubbard accused of stealing from a hen coop. The courtroom heard a bizarre tale as the cat slept beneath the house and had eaten a dozen fluffy chicks overnight. The case was continued until the cat could be produced, dead or alive, to testify.
Hollilot drove a French Peugeot to victory in the automobile grand prise at Dience France finishing 1640 kilometers in 13 hours 64 minutes 294% seconds. His average speed was about 110 kilometers per hour.
New York June 26 visible supply data from the New York Produce Exchange shows U S wheat in the week ending June 16 at 24 649 000 bushels down 741 000 from prior levels Wheat in bond 8 346 000 down 1 etc Corn up 48 791 000 oats in hood down 424 000 Rye down 96 000 and barley down 47 000 In Canada visible wheat through June 22 at 3 000 000 bushels with a total around 941 0 0 crops are cited as part of the period figures.
On Thursday night the city commissioners will issue alcohol licenses and the issue has sparked much debate. Meetings with the city commission show strong sentiment against granting licenses to many saloons in a town of about 4 000. A heated clash has arisen between the wet and dry factions over the matter.
Boston newspaper history notes the sale of the Boston Evening Traveler to the Boston Herald as announced by Herald publisher J Furley. The combined paper will publish from the Herald plant starting July 1, continuing a long lineage dating to 1626 with the Traveler and Herald once both cent papers.
The Bryan forces faced a sharp split at the convention over the choice of temporary chairman. National Committee report named Judge Alton B. Parker of New York, prompting a clash with progressives led by Bryan. Colonel Bryan delivered a fiery speech urging Kern and then pivoting to a potential run against Parker.
United States consul general Robert P. Skinner acting for Liberia arranged with German creditors to settle the nation’s financial reorganization. Payment terms were set close to those proposed for Liberian banks, with attempts to ease the debt through staggered settlement and flexible arrangements, reflecting a pivotal step in Liberia’s financial recovery.
San Francisco June 26 Abe Attell former featherweight champion Harlem Tommy Murphy and managers seek a Mingste for a 20 round bout to be held at Daly City June 4 Daly City trustees by 4 to 3 vote refused Coffroth permit citing a past Attell Murphy bout outcome and alleged agreement to let Attell win
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