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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
5
Rioting erupts in Tabriz with Cossacks slaughtering civilians after a morning raid on the town bakery. Hundreds killed as Shah forces fire on anyone seen in the streets amid ongoing fighting.
Spokane reports abroad confirm Miss Katherine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen Elkins will wed the Duke of Abruzzi in Racconigi October 28 in the royal presence. The engagement received king Victor Emmanuel’s sanction through the duke’s status with the monarch. The duke, famed Arctic explorer and Geographical Society member, has previously spoken before King Edward.
In Lafayette the United Mine Workers voted to accept a compromise with operators ending a long dispute. About 4,000 miners will return to work as all mines reopen with no further stoppage for two years. The old wage scale returns, with some classes receiving extra for dirt removal and bottom work. The pact runs through March and ends protracted negotiations begun in March.
Vermont man William Murphy was sentenced to between six months and two years at the Rutland house of correction for shooting at a balloon over Brattleboro on January 9. Charles Rigaman, arrested with Murphy, was found not guilty and discharged on the state's attorney's recommendation.
In a late afternoon session at Jud Jud court Gibson argued by counsel that Murphy fired two shots at a balloon thinking it a toy. The state's attorney countered that the act was wanton and reckless, akin to tampering with railway switches, and merited harsher assessment.
Mitchell July 6 report from Chamberlain notes Milwaukee officials plan a steel bridge to replace the washed out crossing over the river. Severe flood damage kept traffic halted, with delays of local routes to the Halté country eased once construction begins this fall as stated by Supt Collins.
A cool breeze since yesterday lowered New York’s high heat, easing life for crowds in tenements. Over three days the scorching spell caused 75 deaths and 708 prostrations, many feared to die, as relief arrives with milder temperatures.
South Dakota Bankers Association began its two day meeting in Deadwood as trains brought delegates from across the state and beyond. Serena L. Pratt of the Wall Street Journal and George E. Roberts of Chicago’s Commercial National Bank attend as speakers amid bustling receptions and theater opening exercises inviting Black Hills residents, with most visitors lodging in hotels or cars.
HOT SPRINGS Ark July 8 The Taft subcommittee met to select a chairman of the national Republican committee Elmer Dover who had refused to serve withdrew his refusal James J Sherman asked to be relieved as chairman Hitchcock was unanimously elected by the first ballot Sheldon was chosen as secretary of the Republican national committee assistant to Hitchcock
A county official identified as Ward to Kill Aly Wailer Brandt suffered severe facial scalding when steam escaped from a boiler feeding a threshing machine. A heavy casting struck his chest, hurling him 38 feet. He survived, with no broken bones in the chest. He is expected to recover.
A brutal heat wave grips New York City, with fifteen deaths and over a hundred prostrations in the last twenty four hours. Tenement districts suffer most as officials warn temperatures will not drop soon and relief is unlikely.
In Denver on July 6 the New York delegation met to decide its stance on the presidency and vice presidency. Most will back Bryan for president while the group splits among Towne Francis Burton and Harrison for vice president. Ollie James of Kentucky gains momentum as a vice presidential candidate. The platform committee read planks and drafted a full platform with expected debates on injunction currency tariff railroad and trust measures. The convention is likely to endorsing planks opposing rebates and passes probing campaign contributions direct election of senators income tax and other reforms.
Anticipation runs high as delegates debate the anti plank and tariff issues while consolidating support for William Jennings Bryan. Key figures like Gompers and James of Kentucky push for platform details and a quick nomination, with Lincoln residents gearing to honor Bryan at Fairview after his potential nomination.
Hot Springs Va July 7 Representative McKinley of Illinois late Cannon boom manager has been offered the treasurership of the national party by Tate Taft has received many letters urging the appointment of Frank Mitchcock as national chairman.
Interstate Commerce Commission rules lumber dealers to pack their own shipments when using open cars to comply with railroad regulations.
Constantinople July reports describe widespread flooding across Anatolia as heavy rains swell rivers and overflow banks. Hundreds are inundated and many communities wiped out as the river continues to rise, with fears of more fatalities.
A construction site disaster in the city leaves twenty dead and fifteen bodies recovered while rescue teams search for more victims amid the collapsed structure and debris.
Chairman Frank Fitchcock of the Republican National Committee arrived in Hot Springs this afternoon for a conference with Taft. The visit signals ongoing preparations and political maneuvering ahead of upcoming events.
A company of state militia from Guthrie Oklahoma arrived this afternoon to protect citizens as Snake Indians are reported rising. The Indians hold a corn dance in Hickory Camp grove nearby.
New York July 6 Martin Preston a convict nominated for president by the social democrats has refused to make the price. Preston is serving a twenty five year sentence for murder in the Nevada penitentiary for killing a restaurant keeper.
SAN FRANCISCO July 9 Nelson and Gans agreed to fight on Labor Day at Ely Nevada Nelson will receive 20000 regardless of the result Gans remains fresh from the previous beating Nelson handed him on the Fourth as the bout is arranged for Ely Nev
Olipiario Putchio dying from a bullet wound admits with Vitto Rissio they shot and killed Salvatore Sappenzo in Streator Illinois on July 3. He declares that Sappenzo on July 9 demanded $1000 payment.
July 4 report says the revolution is spreading across regions including Coahuila and Tamaulipas. Yaquis are said to have joined the rebels, signaling a long campaign ahead despite thousands of troops dispatched to quell the unrest.
A woman was found unconscious and dying on Chicago streets after claiming she was thrown from a speeding car following a fight with two men. Police seek the suspects as no arrests have been made.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions pay timing by July and unclear statements about movement or removal, with garbled phrases and missing context. No identifiable persons or organizations can be confirmed from the readable bits.
The council discussed enforcing the law amid complaints on housing and related issues. Mayor Evans said he would enforce the law to the best of his ability, while Alderman Fareham’s motion to instruct police to act did not receive a second. Members largely aligned with the mayor’s stance as the meeting resumed its routine business.
Yesterday heat in Hills felt stronger to visitors than locals. Bankers' party members suffered severely, likely due to high altitude. On the moonlight Bald Mountain trip three members were prostrated by heat and needed physician care. Thermometer showed 86 in the shade, heat felt dry and unusual for the area.
During a Saturday night wind storm the big boat moored under the Belle View bridge broke loose from its rope and drifted down the river. It struck a bank near the motor launch area, causing minor damage. A few young people aboard had already disembarked. two or three men remained as the vessel sailed briefly downstream before stopping. A new engine and dynamo were purchased in Omaha for repairs.
Ernest B. Dandall was arrested Wednesday and jailed on a murder charge in the shooting death of M. Bright near Witcornfield. Dandall, who had lived with and worked for Bright, is said to have acted on jealousy over a woman known as Mrs Bright. Evidence is circumstantial but authorities and newspaper opinion deem him the likely culprit. Mrs Bright herself has not been taken into custody.
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