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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1911
Page
2
Washington February 28 The Taft administration fails to push a permanent tariff commission bill through the Senate and now targets a $400,000 appropriation in the sundry bill to continue the existing tariff board beyond its present term.
Mt Sterling Ky Feb 23 The Kentucky State Farmers Institute opens with attendees from nearly every county. The morning program includes an invocation by Rev H D Clark and addresses by Thos J Bigatiff president and M C Rankin state commissioner of agriculture.
A morning fire in White Plains wiped out about six blocks in the business district causing an estimated loss of half a million dollars. The Admiral Hotel once housing Barnum and Bailey guests burned, forcing guests to flee in night clothes. One man collapsed and died en route to safety. five firemen were injured in the effort.
A Butte judge sentences a prisoner to prison and urges disdain for a life in the red light district. The judge warns that choosing low life brings misfortune and social contempt, while honest work yields a good name and community respect for upright citizens.
Washington Feb 23 Senator Crawford of South Dakota urged amending the McCall bill carrying the Canadian reciprocity terms or he would oppose it. He called for free flour and barley malt and free dressed lumber to aid American farmers, arguing protection should come with compensating benefits. The South Dakota delegation, including Senator Gamble and Representatives Martin and Burke, also oppose the plan.
Paris reports that French Minister of War Brun collapsed and died in the city on February 23. The sudden death shocks officials and opens questions about the defense leadership amid ongoing tensions.
San Francisco February 23 report says the U S government is negotiating with Charles M Schwab for the Union Iron Works. Four million dollars are offered, double the price Schwab paid years ago for the plant.
The Rapid City Journal notes the death of Dr. Flick, longtime Black Hills pioneer and physician. Born 1838 in Bealsville Pa, he lived in Sinois Kansas Iowa and South Dakota, practiced in Custer Hayward Rockerville Rapid City and Interior, and was active in politics and medical associations. He died after long illness and a stroke, with his body to be brought to Rapid City beside his wife.
Governor Bleas and staff reviewed the Third Regiment National Guard of South Carolina in Charleston as Washington's birthday closed banks and public offices and suspended official business for the celebration.
W J Westerman a mining man and rancher and Miss Sarah J Clark of Boston wed after a long distance courtship. The couple met at the Northwestern depot when blue ribbons on their lapels identified each other. They were married this afternoon and will live in Lead.
Gov Deneen orders three state troop companies from Springfield Shelbyville and Decatur to move to Taylorville Christian county to quell riots between strikers and strikebreakers at the BEZ Bag Opener plant in Springfield area February 24 19XX.
Raleigh NC February 23 Thursday was set aside in public schools of North Carolina for exercises in memory of the late William Edgar Nye the famous humorist a native of the state The observance aimed to arouse interest in the movement for the erection of Bill Nye memorial building the Stonewall Jackson Manual training school
London reports an unidentified liner ashore on Sicily Island with masts and funnel missing. The vessel's position is described as more dangerous, raising regional concern.
From Cettinje reports state King Nicholas of Montenegro is in critical condition after an apoplexy attack. In Washington a Lorimer matter vote remains unpredictable with Senator Lorimer signaling willingness to respond to questions and Senator Beveridge engaging opposition in the Senate.
Young women delegates from Minnesota South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska assembled at Morningside College Sioux City for a four day conference of the Young Women's Christian Association.
Cheyenne February 24 The legislature approved a $95,000 addition to the Rawlins penitentiary to ease overcrowding and a $35,000 grant to establish an institution for feeble minded and epileptics at Lander The state fair at Douglas will receive $20,000 for the next two years An additional $100,000 was set aside to establish a juvenile delinquent care and instruction institution in a city A history notes a former home for the deaf dumb and blind in Cheyenne now to be repurposed for militia use with deaf and blind residents moved to Cheyenne The State Humane Society will get $16,000 to bolster limited funds.
Holstein cattle breeders from across Wisconsin gathered in Waukesha on February 24 to reorganize the former Wisconsin Holstein Breeders association which had been inactive for about ten years.
Rapid City Dated Feb 23 MIke Shy forty-year-old derrick man on the railroad was badly burned when he threw kerosene on a fire to hurry a bunk car along the Rapid City Canyon line. An explosion razed the car and burned his clothes and body. He died after hours of intense pain. His mother lives at Shaynesville Ohio.
The Georgia Drainage Congress met in Brunswick on February 24 with strong delegate attendance. Speakers included president George W. Deen of Waycross and G Billett from the U S Department of Agriculture, plus Georgia and North Carolina state geologists W McCallie and James Hyde Pratt.
London reports heavy losses in American railway shares led by St. Paul Union Pacific Southern Pacific and Reading as selling orders flooded in. Fall traced to Interstate Commerce Commission decision denying freight rate increases triggering a weak New York opening.
New York Feb 24 The stock market opened with declines averaging four points across many standard railway shares.
In Washington on February 24, railroads said they will challenge a rate reduction decision by the Interstate Commerce Commission. They plan to seek delays via the new commerce court, then appeal to the Supreme Court of the United States if denied.
Washington February 28 reports the Republican majority in the case today presented its last great draft on the treasury as the civil appropriation bill was reported to the house. It carries 14,190,080 dollars, 26,431,303 more than last year’s bill.
Washington February 23 The Senate committee on foreign relations yesterday decided to recommend for ratification the new treaty with Japan. The naval appropriation bill, in a badly battered shape, passed the House yesterday. Senator Lorimer of Illinois spoke in his own behalf before the Senate yesterday.
Indianapolis, Feb 24. Colleges and universities including Notre Dame DePauw Hanover Wabash Harsham Frankip and Butler sent delegations to the annual Indiana State Oratorical Association contest in the city.
Advance sheets of the official Catholic Directory report the Lead diocese has about 18000 Catholics, 1 bishop, 1 clergy, 36 churches, 21 missions with churches, 37 total churches, 58 students, 7 academies for girls, 1 parish with schools, 4 children attending, and 1132 total children in Catholic institutions.
Havana and other Cuban towns observed a holiday marking the sixteenth anniversary of the revolution that, with U S intervention, led to Cuba's emancipation from Spain.
Saginaw Mich Feb 28 A Pere Marquette train collided with an open switch at Rose Center injuring a passenger and fatally injuring a mare. About 100 people were shaken up in the crash that disrupted service and led to emergency response.
Fire of mysterious origin destroyed a four story building housing the gas and electric company and the golden cigar factory in Evansville Indiana. The blaze, the second non union cigar factory fire in two months, left about 360 workers jobless and caused an estimated loss of 216000 dollars.
Springfield Missouri February 23 The sum of 365000 dollars was found today in the cabin of James Burge aged 82 a hermit living alone here and who is dying He leaves no relatives so far as known and made no will
The Progressive league of New Orleans will fund a special train for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt and host a $10,000 banquet at the historic French Opera house during his Crescent City visit next month. A Texas Republican association forms to oppose Col Cecil Lyons who leads Texas GOP as national committeeman state chairman and treasurer and opposes Roosevelt’s 1912 nomination.
The Nova Scotia legislature opened in Halifax on February 23, with a busy agenda predicted. Officials expect it to be the last session before the upcoming general election.
The Senate Finance Committee voted 7 to 6 to not report the Canadian reciprocity bill unfavorably and, by unanimous action, decided to report the bill without recommendation. The move leaves the measure in limbo as it proceeds.
Washington business groups and citizens plan a complimental dinner for Congressman Gardner of Michigan in Washington D C tomorrow night. Speaker Cannon and Representative Champ Clark have accepted invites along with other prominent figures in recognition of his work securing passage of measures benefiting the national capital.
Forest service officials order a nationwide war on coyotes bears lynx mountain lions wolves and other predators to protect ranch stock and deer elk and antelope. Rangers use poisoned wax balls with strychnine placed near carcasses to kill wildlife, with three animals already dispatched to Black Hill forest reserve.
A Jerauld County piece warns Sunday post office activity harms the Sabbath atmosphere. Readers lament post office crowds and tobacco smoke shaping youths, urging parents to rethink bringing children to the noon hour and to protect Sunday with steadier devotion.
In Bonesteel on February 24 a young son of Mr and Mrs James Sebeste was pinned to a sewing machine when the needle pierced his finger. The boy, left briefly with another child at the device, needed neighbor help to free him after the needle clogged the machine and the incident required assistance to remove the needle from his finger.
A man believed to be Vincenzo Pelato, suspected by Cleveland police of complicity in the murder of millionaire William L. Rice last August, was taken into custody in Martinez California. The arrest follows police theory linking Pelato to the crime during investigations.
Washington explains Taft's eager backing of the San Francisco exposition tied to Panama Canal opening. The motive cited is removal of immigration restriction clause and other concessions to Japan in the new treaty, with Taft aiming to keep San Francisco and California at peace through 1916, the expo year.
At Porl Russia on February 23 seven people died and 32 were injured when a train caught fire after an explosion near Vohnessenska. Investigators probe cause and rail safety measures as families mourn.
California Senate unanimously adopted a resolution urging Congress to ratify the proposed treaty with Japan and telegraphed the action to President Taft for consideration.
Clements of the Interstate Commerce Commission said no reduction in eastern or western rate case revenues occurred as proposed advances were stopped. Progressives hail the decision as a great victory for the people, tied to a law amended by Cummins and Bristow.
Denver February 24 Expert George J Kin dell a freight rate expert says Wall Street plans a panic because of the rate decision but the people cannot be fooled He cites evidence before the commission showing railroads are profitable and some could declare special dividends without trouble
De Walker in Hot Springs reports a telegram from Mid West hotel company accepting a five year lease of the Hirana hotel property. Minor details remain to be settled in a bona fide manner. The Mid West chain operates hotels across South Dakota and Evans property will enhance their portfolio. Officers listed: J H Hyde Pierre president W F Pascoe Rapid City manager F Stewart Buffalo Gap secretary.
The piece honors George Washington on the 179th anniversary of his birth. It praises his lack of vanity, retirement after two terms, and refusal of further honors, and contrasts his era of principled service with modern commercialism and foreign entanglements. It highlights America's industrial rise and moral heritage, stressing Washington as first in war, peace, and the hearts of citizens.
The Philadelphia Ledger notes the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil War opening and recalls the meeting of delegates that formed the Confederacy. It observes few survivors remain who recall the events and resist being called elderly.
Simon Wing, the first presidential candidate for the Socialist Labor Party, died at his home in Charleston Mississippi aged 64. He was a notable figure in early American socialist politics and his death was announced from his residence.
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