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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
3
Veland Ohio March 6 reports 162 bodies recovered from the Collingwood school fire with thirty identified by relatives. The board and council allocate 10000 to aid families while details recount a panic at the stairwell and tragic crush at the front door.
Shington reports the OW gallant sea fighter is retired from active service as of March 1 under Captain Henry Igh Mansfeld. He first gained fame aboard the schooner yacht Americ a rch of Confederate privateers and later distinguished himself by a launch from a frigate during an expedition to Tecupiin Bay, Mexico, where piratical ships were burned.
A veteran captain with service from the Macedonian and Minnesota to the Mohican, Mansfield joined the eclipse expedition to Siberia in 1869 and later led coast survey and hydrographic work. He commanded the Naval War College in 100% and the battleship Iowa two years afterward.
Denver faces a major union meeting week as international officers from Blacksmiths and grievance committees from machinists boilermakers and carmen converge. If A Ridgway cannot justify contract withdrawal, a strike vote looms with a possible replacement of workers by Japanese labor, though railroad officials deny this.
Renowned educator Prof Clark M Young of the state university at Vermillion died recently in Stillwater Oklahoma after a period of declining health. He had taught in South Dakota at Tyndall and Mitchell, founded Mitchell High School, directed a Tyndall newspaper, and joined the University of South Dakota in 1902 as history and social science chair later becoming dean of the college of arts and sciences. His career spanned teaching sociology and politics at his oath and beyond.
A new derelict destroyer, the first of its type for the United States, will be launched at Newport News for the Revenue Cutter Service. The vessel, 204 feet long, will cruise the Atlantic coast from Maine to Florida, destroy wrecked hulks, aid disabled ships, and operate with two Scotch boilers and a 1600 horsepower triple expansion engine.
Western railroad labor representatives head to Denver to readjust conditions under the new law that limits wages and hours. Amid talks, unions vow no wage reductions, while nonunion workers are being recruited in Chicago. The piece also recounts a high society wedding with notable Harriman and Gerry family ties and ceremonial details.
About two thousand Dietz miners vote to boycott Sheridan business houses in response to the city council rejection of a coal company water contract. The union fines members trading in Sheridan and tensions threaten to reel in retaliation over water supply from Big Goose Creek amid a planned $150000 extension.
In Los Angeles Jimm Mritt and Battling Nelson fought ten rounds. Britt, the light victor, scored more blows and was steadier, though Nelson finished stronger. The bout ended without a decision after a disputed sixth round knockout claim and a peaceable crowd urged lawfulness throughout.
Washington March report states United States Senator Redfield Proctor of Vermont died yesterday afternoon after a short illness from grippe. He was 77 years old.
Miss Cornelia Harriman daughter of Mr and Mrs Balward Harriman married Robert Livingston Gerry of Boston in Grace Church New York at noon in a ceremony attended by prominent New York and Boston society figures. The church featured abundant floral decorations and bride roses.
Last January a deal closed with D. Craig of Black Hills mining men securing the Iron Crown group, Cole Thompson property, for about $60,000 cash and deep shaft development. The plan foresees a 200 foot shaft on the Great Iron Lead and opening undeveloped territory with work starting by April 1, near Slim Fault, Hoodoo, and Dry creeks.
Advices from General d Amade report a furious Sunday battle with Madaka tribesmen lasting from early morning until night. Eleven French soldiers were killed and thirty six wounded as the French pressed the attack after a fierce defense by the tribes. A cavalry surround and breakout aided the French pursuit for several miles, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.
London reports indicate China and Japan edging toward war over the Tatsu Maru seizure. British officials in Hong Kong and London say diplomatic settlement seems impossible as Japan’s forces outmatch China, raising fears of a broader conflict and uncertain English involvement.
Chicago authorities announce an anarchist bureau will be formed immediately by the police department immigration department and state's attorney to combat anarchism in the city Emma Goldman is being sought as she is slated to address three anarchist meetings this Friday police will not interfere unless her speech incites violence among attendees
Five men and two women, believed counterfeiters, were captured by United States secret service officers in a Chicago ghetto district long suspected as a crooks and anarchists rendezvous. One man confessed after hours of questioning and led to a house with a complete outlet for forging silver dollars found and confiscated.
The American torpedo boat flotilla arrived safely at Callao after sailing from Teleahuano on February 5. The destroyers are in splendid condition with no mishap on passage. They will stay until March 9 before sailing for Panama. The Panther remained in port for sailors missing at the Neet's departure. Aboard ships were 721 minibags recently arrived. President Pardo presented each admiral with a handsome bound book on Peru.
Augustus W. Machen, a key figure in post office graft cases, completes a reduced three year term at Moundsville Prison. He has never spent a night in a cell, earned many privileges, studied French and German, and is expected to rejoin his family in Washington tomorrow.
A fierce northwest blizzard hit Minneapolis over the past twenty four hours. Two men froze to death and three others were badly frostbitten. Wind speeds exceeded sixty miles per hour. Snow drifts blocked traffic and cut off rail communication, causing severe hardship for the poor as snow sifted through even small openings. Rescue and clearing efforts will require a large force to reopen roads and tracks.
Started from South Detroit on March 6 with most players from the American League champions as the team journeys south for a week in Trot Springs Arkansas for practice. Exhibition games follow in Pine Bluff Little Rock and Memphis with further matches in Louisville Terre Haute Indianapolis Toledo and Cincinnati on the return route.
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