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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1914
Page
2
A London Chronicle item recalls a guide Michel who stepped from a cliff path after his companion Stephen drank. He survived overnight and walked home sober. Moral: do not drink when near Alpine edges.
The administration bureau of the Japanese army promotes breeding of better horses and cattle in Kyushu. Kagoshima prefecture is noted for its excellent horses and many small stock farms thrive on the islands in Kagoshima Bay. A Virginia woman, Mia Rue Howard Leake of Winchester, owns 5000 apple trees and built wealth from a successful boarding house, now running a well managed orchard business.
L I Johnson of Bt Albans Vermont arrives with a pair of 5 year old horses trained to obey the reins. The article notes the world’s fastest steamship shifting to the Russian torpedo destroyer Novik, whose recent trial achieved 37 knots over a measured mile with a maximum speed of 073 koe.
In Quarryville Pennsylvania Mie Winfield Stoner mother of nine competes against 340 others to win a cake contest. A jumble of garbled phrases mentions celestial journeys and political dreams, but readable facts center on the obscure contest and the participant's age and location.
Chicago voters used the new state suffrage law with about 30 percent of eligible women casting ballots in the primary. Seven Chicago women ran for alderman with three Progressives and four Socialists winning nominations. Democratic candidates faced tougher fights.
Aurora Nova Scotia? Authorities photograph the eye of Theresa Hollander claiming retinal images may reveal the murderer. State's Attorney Tyler says the retina purportedly retains the last image seen but would not confirm if the negative shows such a likeness or if it will be used in court for the cemetery killing last week.
Charles H. Tanner testifies before a congressional committee about the deportation of Charles H. Moyer and himself from Hancock to Chicago. He describes gunmen storming the room, beating Moyer, a gun misfiring injuring Moyer, and both men being hustled to a train under armed guard with threats of hanging on return.
President Wilson signed a bill limiting women’s work hours in the District of Columbia to eight per day. The measure, approved without a dissenting vote, is seen by labor leaders as a sign of broad impact for workplaces nationwide. The law bars women under 18 from employment and exempts certain government workers.
The opening session of the United Mine Workers was held in Peoria after postponement by President Jones due to most delegates failing to reach the city because of delayed trains and weather.
Washington February 26 The Norris resolution calling on the attorney general to reformulate regarding the Haven dissolution agreement was virtually defeated in the Senate. It was laid on the table by a 23 to 24 vote in a motion by Senator Reed Democrat who criticized it as interfering with the reorganization of the Boston Maine.
Topeka, Feb 25 Arthur Capper of Topeka announced his Republican bid for governor of Kansas. There are no other declared candidates and the field appears open.
Hinds announces plan to enter the Republican race after previously stating he would not seek reelection. A shift in position signals a new campaign bid, with supporters noting renewed vigor and party backing.
San Francisco, Feb 1 A warrant accuses millionaire clubman J Parker Whitney of violating the Mann white slave law. Whitney was arrested on his Placer county ranch with bail tentatively set at 10000. He claims blackmail and says the case stems from Miss Genevive Hannan from New York. The U S district attorney John W Preston announced the warrant after grand jury action. Whitney had warned of trouble and had previously sought department help over alleged blackmail attempts.
Uniontown Pa February 26 A justice of the peace used a Monolonesque method to decide ownership of a hen claimed by George Buss and Joseph Nedrow of Arnold City He sent the fowl to Arnold City but it roosted at Charles Blacks yard forcing the constable to keep it The ruling cost ten times the hen value as costs
Albany reports an inquiry into 60 Bronx children entering hospitals with mild ailments and leaving inoculated with a serious disease. Bernard Deutsch testifies before the Senate judiciary committee on vivisection and animal experimentation bills, noting lack of hospital explanations and that infected children mingled with others in tenements.
Detectives scour city and suburbs for a masked bandit who robbed conductor Frank P. Cox, brakeman AH Cairns, Wells Fargo agent Frank P. Fowler, and the express messenger on a Southern Pacific train near Burlingame. The thief forced Cox into the baggage car, took $45 and jewelry, opened the safe, and stole packages before jumping off as the train neared Bandaneiseo. The total amount taken remains undisclosed.
Five prominent suffragists were brought before the How street police court in London charged with obstructing police during last night's demonstration to Parliament. They protested violently against Prime Minister Asquith's refusal to receive them.
Chicago February 2 Mrs Elizabeth Slealy wife of a wealthy druggist was slain with a breadknife in her kitchen. Police believe a beggar she refused to feed is the killer. A blood stained knife and a pair of cotton gloves lay near the body as clues.
Snow fell in New Orleans today marking the first white cover since 1903. Temperature stood at 22 degrees as the light snowfall drifted down, creating a rare winter scene in the city.
New York February 24 Lieutenant Porte of the Royal Flying Corps will be the first pilot of the power trans Atlantic airplane funded by Rodman Wanamaker. He arrived from abroad and conferred with Aero Club officials after meeting with executives.
Judge James J. Youns, long serving judge in the United States district, died suddenly at his Pitterhursh, Pennsylvania home on February 26. He was widely regarded as a formidable figure in the state judiciary and federal legal circles.
Final preparations are underway for Sioux City's automobile show by the Automobile Trades association committee. A large orchestra will perform daily with cabaret and vaudeville acts in the evenings. Decorators finish the Auditorium canopy, openings set for Monday at 10 o clock, with 2000 out of town dealers expected and factory models of 1914 and newer designs on display.
Hancock Michigan February hearing opens with miner attorney Hilton saying strikers will return to work if not discriminated by union affiliation. Mine owners counsel Rees demands Western Federation of Miners eliminated, no member readmitted unless membership is surrendered. Hilton says wages hours no longer disputed. organizers' right to unionize remains the issue.
President Emeritus Charles W. Eliot of Harvard, opposing woman suffrage, told the Women’s City Club that women are more interested in government functions such as health, education, preventive medicine, and defense against alcoholism. He argued women are better suited to work for future human beings than men.
Albany New York February 25 William Sulzer has filed suit before Justice Alden Chester to recover his governor salary after his removal last October An order directs Controller Schmer to show cause why a writ of mandamus should not be issued to compel payment of the full salary The claimant had earlier made a written demand on Schmer for his pay.
Chicago February 24. Answer to Mme Schumann-Heink divorce suit against her husband William Rapp Jr of New York was filed by Rapps counsel. Rapp denies allegations of impropriety with K B Deane and sensational disclosures promised by his counsel failed to materialize.
Chicago February 24 jury of 16 members completed for a case involving Miss Aileen Heppner a former manicurist charged with perjured testimony in the trial over alleged larceny and alienation of Mrs Henning's affections.
The American steamer Lewis Luckenbach, damaged with a broken propeller bone and shaft, was towed to Acapulco, Mexico, by the cruiser New Orleans, after trouble at sea near Washington’s February 84 reports.
Pittsburgh residents battled heavy snow with temperatures between one and five degrees below zero. Hundreds of men labored to clear seven inches that fell yesterday as trains faced delays and rural reports suggested a thaw could open many drifted highways.
A terse item notes Bolivia remains the world’s second largest supplier of Ay Bediain. Details on production figures or timelines are not provided, but the note emphasizes Bolivia’s continued position in global supply chains and potential market implications.
Washington reports a federal appeals court orders a new trial in the bleached flour case. The court directs the district court to apply a standard that foods lacking enough questionable substances to injure health cannot be condemned, impacting many food articles nationwide. The government’s burden to prove poisonous ingredients cause health injury is clarified.
washington feb 15 the an sortion of senator kenyon iowa in philadelphia sunday night blamed washington s gay social life tango dinners receptions theater parties and the like for lack of pep and action in congress he urged more work and less diversions and more publicity for national business the crowd applauded while republican leader manm demanded more tango to wake up congress
New York on February 25 reports the Dixie dinner and colonial ball of the Southern Society featuring colored wigs among attendees. South ern beauties wore vivid wig colors while white powdered wigs remained common, with blue rose purple mauve and greens highlighted.
Albany reports a new trial was granted for Charles Becker, the former New York police lieutenant on death row for Herman Hosenthal's murder, by a divided court. The panel affirmed the gunmen's convictions, faulting trial judge errors, while Becker may present further evidence in a subsequent trial.
New York February 26 Lieut John Cyril Porte and Lieut John H Towers of the Royal Navy and United States Navy arrived for a conference with Rodman Wanamaker over plans to pilot the Rodman Wanamaker flying boat in a trans Atlantic flight. Glenn Curtis, builder of the flying boat, attended the meeting.
Washington February 84 Minnesota failed before the supreme court to tax bonds of Indian Territory and Oklahoma held in Farmers and Mechanics Savings Bank of Minneapolis. The court ruled such bonds issued by federal agencies cannot be taxed.
Senator Pittman of Nevada proposed a bill to fund road development from the sale of a portion of surveyed public lands in each state. Revenue from land sales would be earmarked for constructing trunk highways without imposing direct taxes on federal or state treasuries.
A display features hangars for a British airship buoyancy device with a propane drive radiating from a central turntable. The revolving platform allows the balloon to be revealed from different angles, simulating a railroad roundhouse approach.
In Council Bluffs Iowa a city election primary is cast into doubt after 37 official ballots were reportedly taken from the first precinct. Judges say a volunteer claimed to obtain permission to use ballots as samples, but the city auditor denies any such request. The fate of 46 Democratic and 12 Republican ballots remains unknown and the primary may be voided.
A tele telegram from Juarez reports General Villa accusing William Benton of cattle theft and four murders. Mexico City reports a plan to nationalize all oil lands and transfer them to Lord Cowdray for about $60 million after nationalization, announced by Querido Modeno.
In El Paso Texas on February 25 the U S government pressed General Villa to hand the body of William S Benton to his widow. The British subject was executed by Villa a week earlier and no response has come from Villa though Consul Letcher at Chihuahua may renew the plea. Benton's friends, the federal Junta and sympathizers seek facts while insisting the execution was murder.
New York dispatch notes Manchester Guardian and other papers bitter about Sir Edward Grey remarks on the killing of William Renton in Juarez by Villa. Editors urge U S responsibility, warn against intervention, and press for firm action to defend citizens abroad and preserve power status.
El Paso Vox reports Mexican rebels question Benton’s citizenship after the Scotch ranchman’s execution. A counselor to the garrison says Benton allegedly held minor offices under President Diaz and may have been mayor of a small settlement on his own estate. Records in Chihuahua are being searched to confirm facts. Relatives note deeds to Benton’s Mexican property describe him as a British subject.
Parla reports 40,000 of 226,000 southern France coal miners are on strike in protest against the senate’s elimination of pension bill clauses for underground workers. Henry Renoult states the strike spans the region, with northern France miners not joining.
In Washington, Vollmer arrives from Davenport as officials note most national banks have not completed integration into the federal reserve banking system. The scene reflects ongoing preparations and the oath of office scheduled for Wednesday.
Southampton report details a man named Henla Knight Brook Brace who, on February 16, tried to end his life by traveling at high speed after obtaining a car. He later attempted suicide and gave conflicting names before confessing his true identity as Lee Bond. He claims a history spanning Europe and Australia, with a claimed family in Providence Rhode Island. Police say another Brace connection may be unsettled.
Chicago on February 25 saw a brisk turnout of women voters amid snow and cold as they exercised the newly granted right in aldermanic primaries. About 60,000 women registered, with many undecided about party allegiance, eight women on the ballot and over 700 women serving as judges and clerks.
Washington reports the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of the federal white slave law in the Wilson cases from Chicago. Chicago details note Charlen Wilson and Zoe Willard Wilson were found guilty December 16, 1919 of transporting Flora te Blon and Frances Vance from Milwaukee to Chicago for immoral purposes and sentenced to three years penal servitude.
Washington February 21 The Maryland Oyster tax law of 1910 was annulled as unconstitutional today by the Supreme Court.
Washington February 26 The Ohio excise tax on railroads was ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court. The decision upholds the tax authority claimed by the state and clarifies funding for railroad regulation and infrastructure.
Washington feb 86 The naval bill including the two battleship program for the next year has finally passed today by the House naval committee. Detailing previously public plans, the administration seeks two battleships with minor craft and favors delaying Atlantic coast dry dock selection and armor decisions until next year. The committee adopted the administration program for two battleships, outlining defense priorities and budget implications.
In Washington Dean Curtiss of Iowa State College says there is no likelihood that the cost of living will permanently fall. He argues production cannot outpace population growth and that farmers are not getting enough for major crops. He notes rising land values as a factor.
An Atlanta report states editor Clark Howell has eliminated an heirloom tie to the late Senator Bacon, making it likely Governor Slom will appoint a southern Georgia figure this week, shifting power over the selection to the present week.
Washington February 24 The bill from Columbia advances in Congress as President Wilson signs the measure into law. Details remain uncertain in this snippet but indicate legislative action.
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