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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1912
Page
2
The item surveys varied notes from birds and beasts to tobacco history, medieval animal trials, cucumber curios, cotton farming in Mexico, and urban police dog losses. It blends oddities with brief international notes on railways, crime cameras, and opera plans, all in a period-voice summary.
Chicago June 1 demand for convention tickets is higher than ever with speculators offering 50 a ticket. Officials report over 100000 requests. 11188 seats total with 1078 delegates 1078 alternates. Each delegate gets an extra ticket and about 600 seats go to working newspaper men. Less than 7600 seats remain for visitors distributed by national committeemen and Chicago subscribers. Tickets will be issued starting Monday June 17.
New York reports a merchants association committee will begin hearings next week on the rise in domestic hard coal prices. Operators and coal dealers may be called to testify as the first formal investigation of the trade. Henry R Towne notes the public has a right to know details, with a 26 cent per ton anthracite increase tied to wage gains.
Kansas City June 1 Fifteen years of searching for Patrick McCune ended at the Helping Hand Institute when Mrs J B Beott located the Des Moines native. McCune, 15, had last been heard from in 1897 after visiting his winter with Mrs Scott. A fear of death and pride kept him from seeking help until the institute received a name from Des Moines. Wm McCune of Omaha, a brother, aided the search and the reunion followed.
Four men aged 18 to 20 were arrested by government secret service agents in Coicago for violating immigration laws. They allegedly came from Genoa Italy nine months ago and claimed to be US citizens returning from a visit abroad.
In Chihuahua on May 31 General Orono and officers protested to United States Consul Marlon Letoher, accusing the American government of allowing Mexican authorities to recruit and arm troops north of the border. The protest will be published in Spanish and English directed at Madero and the United States.
Fragmented report from Constantinople notes a clash within the cabinet over maritime and interior portfolios. The piece hints at tensions between ministers and party factions, with calls for political realignment and leadership changes underway.
A domestic dispute ends in tragedy as a shooter assaults a home. Riordan suspects a prowler, while MoLy claims he fled after seeing danger near the water. Two daughters and a husband are involved in a fatal sequence described in the police report.
Chicago June 1 The Republican National Committee will decide 202 contests at its June 6 meeting in Chicago. Of the filed contests 176 come from Roosevelt followers and 17 from Taft friends. Seventeen states plus the District of Columbia are represented with contests listed by Secretary Hayward.
London sees a dockland dispute center on an open shop. Employers refuse to bar nonunion workers, and strike leaders push for work alongside non-unionists. Government proposals follow a failed joint conference with no employer attendees. Key unions may decide at tomorrow's national executives meeting. The sailors and firemen unions oppose, citing treasury strain. Nonunion dock workers rise as daily work continues.
Washington reports show April livestock receipts at seven western markets Chicago Kansas City Omaha St. Louis Sioux City St Joseph at record highs since 1907 and first four months exceed the prior decade. Congress may probe meat pricing as prices rise toward a crisis.
Four young women won equal prizes of eligible bachelors in a card game event in Chicago. Before play ended, the men offering themselves as prizes stated they would marry the winner who received them. After the final deal, each woman was satisfied and planned to honor the agreement. The bachelors belonged to a judging party, and lodge officers promised a wedding feast if all four couples wed.
Masatlin Mexico May 3. Roberta Almada a billionaire member of a leading Sinaloa family was shot in a treason case. The shooting occurred at midnight Sunday along the Pacific shore in front of Glorietta Brittaniva.
New York faces a potential citywide waiter and cook strike as about two thousand workers from top hotels and restaurants threaten walkouts unless wage, hours, and union recognition demands are met within 24 hours. A large transfer of 1000 Southern recruits stands ready to break the strike, while many major hotels report strikes or planned strikes among dining room staff.
Santiago Cuba June 1 Gen Juan Monteguedo commander in chief of the Cuban regular army arrived with reinforcements on the cruiser Cuba He says he is fully prepared to crush the revolutionists and will begin an active campaign He plans to make an example of the rebels while protecting loyal negroes A revolt group led by Vicente Anaya burned 9000 tons of sugar cane on a French plantation near Guantanamo US gunboat Paducah arrived in Nipe bay to monitor the situation Insurgents reportedly burned buildings in Dalquiri near the Spanish American companys holdings
In Topeka June 1 tribute honors James B. Hurley general manager of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. Charles Gleed former railroad president praised Hurley's higher character and leadership, noting his ability to understand others and his charitable spirit as a model for all men in his field.
Washington May 41 The House steel and iron tariff revision bill paused the Senate yesterday 44 to 22 repealing the Canadian reciprocity law placing a universal duty of 2 a ton on print paper and cutting the duty on pig iron and ferrosilicon The bill now goes in conference with the House.
The British steamer Antillian, sailing from Liverpool May 16 bound for Jamaica, ran aground on a reef at Chand TurKeys Island’s northeast coast. The vessel is not leaking, the crew and passengers remain aboard, the cargo untouched, and hopes are held for salvage.
In Rockford Indiana near Holcomb a vehicle turned turtle. Haries Willes sustained a broken neck and his mother Charion Schermerhorn suffered severe injuries. Mr and Mrs Kroes Lace and Miss Nore Crisvol were lightly hurt.
London May 31. The Salvation Army leader Booth underwent an operation for a narrative eye condition. Officials reported an official bulletin from the surgeon indicating the eye preservation is now evident and the doctors were positive about the outcome.
Kansas City Missouri May isles amid a pious convention at the A U W hall led by Baraca class of Central Baptist church. All the Priveiivs Abigaile and Nancys of the class joined in the Young Taudlen sing. No one loves me was one of the sung as prayers for a lost youth were offered. An agent with a patent elixir of life drew cheers before the convention broke up.
In Los Angeles June 1 the Darrow bribery case resumes with Bert H Franklin recounting how he walked into a trap. Franklin describes discussions with Clarence S Darrow and George N Lockwood about a $4000 bribe for Lockwood to vote not guilty in the McNamara case. Job Harriman appears in court as the money talk unfolds.
Peoria June 1 charging ban blocked the Chicago and Alton from using the Peoria station and freight yards after a $40,000 rent dispute. The order, serving the Alton, halted all trains and risked disrupting outbound mail bags aboard the affected services.
In Chicago the Chicago & Alton railroad pledged to settle a dispute over terminal rental by nightfall. Vice President F W Moree noted objections to certain items and demanded adjustments before payment. The Feoria & Pekin Union’s drastic move surprised Alton officials, who expected quick resolution with no serious fallout despite affected tracks not handling regular mail trains.
New York June 1 A curious case prompts experts to debate where the soul goes when heart action ceases. A surgeon revived life by massaging the abdominal heart after surgery, sparking further discussion among psychologists about the nature of consciousness and death.
New York May 41 Hampton's Magazine has suspended publication and the June issue will not be issued. The company formed after a prior consolidation failed and lacked funds to continue. Directors asked for a receiver and dissolution. Chief officer Champ Clark reportedly invested $4,000.
A wealthy Mexican family member was killed by a section hand in a rural area. Authorities identified the suspect as Leon Melee, a Kats Cobyn official, amid investigations of the former secretary of agriculture who vanished with his family. The case involves a high-profile death drawing attention to a previous disappearance and local officials.
Dawson wins the 500 mile auto race, earning prize money in a top heavy payout. First prize is $20,000 followed by $10,000 for second, $6,000 for third, and gradually smaller awards through tenth place at $1,200.
Indianapolis June 1 Joe Dawson drives steady after De Palma’s Merc fails at lap 198 to win the 1200 mile international sweepstakes in 6 21 06 Teddy Totulaffs Fiat places second with Merc and Stutz protest over third. Harroun finished last year’s winner in Marmon Wasp.
Heathlea Washington June 1 an Avia tor Turiaine Weight aeroplane fell while descending over The Meadows crowd struck the grandstand tier injuring several spectators. One man died at county hospital and another, George Quinby 25, identified at morgue, civil engineer of Ciulesburg, suffered skull fracture. Turpin the aviator was hurt. coroner ordered police to hold him for inquiry.
Han Franclscn May 31, quote from Kenney former third officer aboard the liner Siberin says every ship from the Orient carries opium. Kenney jailed for three months and fined 4000 dollars after being caught in the act. He calls for cracking down on the larger consignments.
Miss Longfellow, daughter of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, was aboard a motor boat traveling from Washington to Cambridge. Her excursion included visiting the old house where the clock halfway up the stairs inspired her father’s poem The Old Clock on the Stair, known for the refrain Never forever forever.
Minneapolis May 31 The General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church concluded after daily sessions since May 1 with Bishop Henry W Warren presiding. A major act approved an amendment to the race clause of the church constitution by 620 to 46, referred for final action over four years. The conference elected eight bishops and two missionary bishops, set automatic retirement rules, expanded bishops salaries, allowed ordained ministers to administer sacraments, and created a general deacons board. It also rejected moving the dancing ban, the appeals court, and several administrative reforms.
Washington May 1 Two levee bills were introduced in Congress to fund Mississippi River improvements. Representative Traftdell of Louisiana urges immediate 6 million with three-year continuation for river work, while Representative Humphries of Mississippi seeks 10 million for rivers and harbor improvements. Engineers estimate 12 million needed to complete 1400 miles of levees to shield the southern states from Mississippi floods.
New York May 10 Winfred Ankers a kitchen helper at a Brooklyn hospital and infants home was acquitted yesterday The courtroom crowd cheered the verdict Indictments remain against Ankers in other cases charging poisoning four deaths and a bond of 92000 was set The verdict is viewed by many as ending the pursuing controversy surrounding the case
Mrs Corll Clark Davis sues in the superior court for divorce from Richard Harding Davis. She alleges they married April 4 at Marion Minnesota, and that he deserted without cause for two years after taking a romantic courtship into marriage.
Reports from White River show the accident was not as serious as feared. Conductor Huyw and Engineer Ardina were injured. The passenger reportedly waved and escaped by climbing out windows. no lives were lost. William Daily of Waverly, IL, arrived in Oklahoma City seeking investment.
In New York on May 10 Frankie Burma of Jamaica City defeated Brooklyn’s Bolzberg in a top all round bowk. Coulton the gutamwelgit ehianaphon announced the match would meet the winner.
Las Vegas May 10 Charles O Malley promoter of the Flynn Johnson fight received a note from Al Molwer stating that the winner would be announced in New York. Palzer plans to be ready to fight the winner or take any match after July.
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