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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1916
Page
2
A patchwork of foreign affairs and science items covers Africa trade friction, a proposed British protectorate declined, Germany's acceptance, aluminum cable research, radiant heat, dream psychology, Japanese adages, Uruguay bank notes, Shelley Byron letters, and early ideas of a rotating earth.
In Rumford Maine a school uses room chosen automatic models to represent attendance. Each pupil absent or tardy slows the car, fostering rivalry in attendance among rooms.
A thief who stole a large batch of alarm clocks was caught after offering a joke excuse about waking hostel guests. Meanwhile, thirty million passengers rode ferry boats in San Frenelaca bay with no injuries this year, and two ferry deaths were reported in the past two hours. France’s government promotes agriculture by stationing a trendence professor in each department to raise prices for progressive farmers.
A teen developed an electrical method to print ink powder that adheres to engraving height, imitating traditional engraving. The process aims to streamline print production by matching depth and texture with a novel printing technique.
The French railroad in the Sahara constructed locomotives designed to withstand extreme desert conditions. These engines aim to offer minimal resistance to metal cutting during sandstorms and harsh winds.
A partially legible report suggests a very old printing block, potentially dating back 500 years, was found in an old building in Korea linked to a Buddhist monastic site. Details remain unclear due to damaged text.
A Philadelphia researcher conducts an experiment to measure candlepower using a photometer mounted on a vehicle. The study examines light intensity and standard compliance for street lighting efficiency.
An Englishman alleges he invented a fraud proof slot machine that rejects metal slugs and even coins of the same size and weight if lighter than intended. The claim centers on the device detecting counterfeit or altered coins to prevent cheating.
Berlin demands Lisbon restore within 48 hours the German vessels seized in Lisbon and Cape Verde. Portuguese premier Costa says the government faces economic strain and may consider delaying a missing treaty with Germany while war cautions rise. Entangled in rumors of Portugal leaning toward war with the central powers as hostilities escalate.
New York reporters say Richard Von Arend and Rodolph Von Kracht were arrested on charges of mailing fraud after fortification plans were found in their possession. Federal officials state the pair sought aid by claiming destitution from German army service. Both were held on $5,000 bond and scheduled for a Saturday hearing.
In March 2 briefing from Syradar New York party leaders outline an informal state convention to back President Wilson for reelection. They endorse his policies and call four delegates at large to the Democratic National Convention to pursue renomination, with a platform favoring peace with honor and preparedness.
Chicago observers report a split outcome after the aldermanic primaries. Mayor Thompson touts 27 republican aldermanic candidates as proof of victory while antiadministration forces point to seven of the rebel nine not nominating. Voter turnout appears low with about 275 000 ballots cast, female turnout around 32.4 percent, and male turnout about 38 percent of registration. Socialist nominees appear in most wards to satisfy law, while the Progressive party fields in only two wards.
Bertin February 28 delayed report quotes Professor Frits Rausenberger, Krupp co director and 42 centimeter gun inventor, predicting ultra large artillery capable of bombing England from the continent. He says vertical shooting mortars and a flat trajectory render horizontal trench fire obsolete in future warfare.
A Madrid bakers strike over bread prices has escalated into a general walkout paralyzing commerce. Riots erupted with injuries as disturbances spread to suburbs where police were thin. The Madrid mayor resigned amid the turmoil.
Washington March The Senate committee voted against attaching the Meyverk public land waterways bill as a rider to the Shields bill for water power leases on navigable waters. The committee will push the bill later as a separate measure.
Ann Arbor March 2 The condition of Dr James B Angell president emeritus of the University of Michigan grew critical today after several weeks of illness. Doctors say he may live several days but recovery is unlikely as he suffers a general breakdown and is nearly blind.
Unofficial returns show two segregation ordinances carried by a wide margin in St Louis, with about 1,??? votes for and 17,470 against. Leaders Komer Gi and George L. Valiwha acknowledged approval and reported the election was free of major trouble.
Louisville report notes a heated state convention with divisions over the number of delegates at large. Support signals point to Fairbanks as preferred nominee while district conventions show mixed instructing and uninstructed delegates with conflicting resolutions.
Washington March 2 The army portion of the preparedness program is expected before both houses next week The House military committee began final review and a vote was planned for tomorrow Chairman Hay must prepare a report to accompany the bill The Senate committee suggested a general federalization clause for the national guard, deferring final shaping to a joint conference committee which aids rapid passage.
London March 2 Sir Holden of the British association of chambers of commerce urged copying an American trade-spreading group with a 50 million dollar cap. He said Britain should create a network of banks in South America and Russia and urged government action after Edward visited America with Lord Headings Commission.
New York dispatch reports 12 large passenger liners in or near the war zone as Austrian and German submarines operate. Ships named include Celtic Italian Laormina Lafayette Philadelphia Finland Bergenafjord Amer jean Patria Pannonia Ioannina and Vasileia Constantinos. The Italian America is believed armed and sailing from Naples February 23 with 1755 steerage passengers bound for New York.
Reports say a hovering airship was seen over Duluth and Superior last night. Commissioner Silbert Stein ordered police to monitor the air machine with efforts to trace its origin and destination. Three men were aboard the craft over Superior, and a rope with a pale object dangled from it.
Chicago March 2 The split salary scandal linked to Mrs Page Waller Exton accuses Mrs Louise Osborne Rowe. The city council will hear the case tonight with both majority and minority reports urging grand jury action and Rowe dismissal from head of the department of public welfare. Civil service hearing resumes Friday.
Montreal March 2 The Gonaven ture station of the Grand Trunk railroad was destroyed by fire with losses estimated at 900000. Police say preliminary tests point to crossed electric wires while fire officials suspect an enemy plot.
New York march 2 miners resumed talks with operators from the middle states to negotiate a new contract. They support a six percent wage increase after previously submitting a ten percent demand. Operators oppose the rise as not justified by business conditions in soft coal regions.
Federal and state investigators probe the No. 4% mine explosion at Davie Coal and Coke in Kempton West Virginia. Ten men died and two injured in the blast as officials seek cause in a well equipped mine.
New York reports 600000 to 1000000 French troops at Bordeaux to be ready for emergencies. Passengers from France aboard the Rochambeau say these soldiers are part of Kitchener's new army and drafts from French colonies. They have not reached the front line.
The British steamship Thornaday, owned in West Hartlepool, with a gross tonnage of 1782 and length of 268 feet, was sunk with all hands lost. It is suspected to be a mine or torpedo strike, amid German and Austrian decrees against sinking armed merchantmen without warning.
New York March 2 The New Haven Hartford railroad suit against John L Billard of Meriden Conn ends with Billard paying 1 250 000 The case traced profits from the Boston Maine stock deal seventy years ago and involved figures for Charles Mellen and Edward Robbins also named as defendants The original 2 700 000 suit said Billard profited from a transaction viewed as a sham transfer and framed to show New Haven did not control Boston Maine The settlement stems from testimony in related Sherman anti trust action and notes Billard received 50 000 personally while New Haven was said to finance the deal
New York reports a sharp stock market drop amid fears over foreign policy and armed ships. War shares and high priced stocks led losses, with General Motors Cuban American Sugar Bethlehem Steel and Texas Company hardest hit. United States Steel fell below 80 as rails declined. Short covering late in the day provided a small rally.
Tokio reports Count Okuma confirms Germany has unsuccessfully pursued a separate peace with Japan on January 5. He notes Japan will honor the London peace declaration and defends the move amid criticism for not consulting the privy council.
Cleveland, March 2. The vote by the four great railroad brotherhoods on an eight hour day will not be released today. The result will be reviewed and announced in Chicago on March 8. The engineers, firemen, conductors, and trainmen are the brotherhoods involved.
Stockholm dispatch says Louie P. Lochner, Ford peace mission secretary, arrived with Allied delegates and reports he was ordered to leave Germany after three days in Berlin amid tense negotiations.
Paris reports a lull along the Verdun front with no major night developments. German operations reportedly pause while Crown Prince armies may renew, as Brandenburg troops near Fort Dowaumont seek rescue from ruined casements. Meuse heights and two gaps near Tavannes and Rowseller loom as potential attack routes.
March 2 London dispatch reports Western front artillery activity varied across areas with enemy efforts dampened by Allied fire. A British two seater was forced down near Medin, prisoners taken. two French planes downed by anti aircraft guns near Veraponia and Boissons with casualties. A transport disrupted on the Hehan Son Jussey road after bombing and fighting with machine guns. Eastern and Balkan fronts: nothing to report.
Berlin notes show coordinated use of guns and infantry as Verdun battles continue. German engineers and pioneers push forward to prepare next positions while French casualties limit prisoner gains. Forces east of Verdun reach Lorraine hills base and prepare to advance when terrain allows.
The socialist party begins refer endum voting for its presidential nomination with candidates Allan L. Henson Arthur Le Bueur and James H. Maurer and vice presidential hopefuls George M. Kirkpatrick and Kate Richards O’Hare listed. Voting is to be completed by March.
London reports indicate major changes are expected in the government's fiscal policy and commercial stance. The Standard notes altered positions among cabinet members regarding wartime concessions and salary scales as outlined by Chancellor McKenna at yesterday's commercial congress.
Berlin reports via Sayville that German forces seized heavy Caliber cannon near Hennemont seven kilometers south of Etuin and pushed westward to reach parts of Cote Lorraine. French withdrawals from Freenes followed heavy sieges, with French troops surrendering after two days without food amid entanglements at hill No 344.
A wounded French sapper recalls crawling to a shelter near Cote Du Poivre, triggering a mine as German troops advanced. He watched the German assault from a trench, then pressed the button and witnessed a fiery blast scattering soldiers before a retreat left him injured and hospitalized.
Rochester New York banker and department store merchant Henry Siegel, after completing a 10 month sentence in Monroe county peniten tiary, was rearrested by Livingston county Sheriff George H Root on a warranted charge. He appeared with attorney Dallas C Newton before Justice George A Benton to arrange bail.
The first government suit to recover money loaned to Americans stranded in Europe when the war began was filed yesterday in the district court by U S Attorney France of Brooklyn. He brought suit against Walter A Manice to recover the funds.
Officials in El Paso Texas March 2 requested federal apparatus to disinfect immigrants arriving from the second of Mexico amid concerns over typhoid spread. The inquiry seeks authority and equipment to implement sanitation measures at the border stations.
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