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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1910
Page
3
Wilkesbarre Pa March 23 The State Federation of Labor will not pursue a statewide strike of union workmen due to delegate opposition. The decision stands as the federation seeks a settlement of the Philadelphia strike without a broad general strike.
Secretary Wilson issued an order liberalizing squatters rights on unsurveyed lands within national forests. Bona fide occupants who settled before forest creation may list up to 160 acres after survey if their land was valued more for agriculture, with adjustments to reflect non cultivable areas and prior settlements before forest creation.
British explorer Shackleton at the White House declared his resolve to beat the United States in the South Pole race. The dispatch notes Mobridge’s busy trade scene and growing demand for carpenters as local builders advertise for more work.
Gifford Pinchot travels to Europe to meet Theodore Roosevelt for a first hand report on the Pinchot discharge controversy. A Roosevelt cable from Khartoum confirms the meeting plan amid ongoing political tension. The piece also notes a 1907 census finding a 6 percent drop in saloons nationwide, with New York and Chicago leading certain dealer counts, and Texas, Ohio, and Wisconsin showing high liquor dealer density.
Roy Minty reports on large sheep sales with the Big Horn Sheep Co of Billings selling 15 000 head at 28 cents a pound at Montgomery near Chicago. W H Roberts near Lincoln Neb sold his clip at 27 cents. Minty bought high grade bucks in Ontario for Weltner Bros and will ship them here for breeding.
The case against Jack Johnson the negro heavyweight was called for trial in New York General Sessions Court. The indictment accuses Johnson of assault in the second degree for allegedly thrashing Norman H Pinder after he refused to treat Johnson to wine. A conviction could bring a fine, and Johnson plans remain for his upcoming championship bout with Jeffries. Pinder may pursue a damages suit upon Johnson’s return to New York.
Boston March 23 W H Buchanan defeated for Congress says the result may urge Republican leaders to speed up actions to lower living costs. He adds defeat has value for public and party in addressing economic burdens.
In Lexington Thomas McNamara state Democratic leader was shot and killed by Thomas McNames in McNamara's home. The event occurred in front of Mrs McNamara, who is cited as a possible instigator. In Washington a separate crash injured General J Franklin Bell and killed Mrs Slocum when an auto collided with a moving interurban car near Governor's Island.
Oxford defeated Cambridge in the Thames river race by three and a half lengths after a 20 minutes 14 seconds effort covering three and a half miles.
A Chicago anonymous author, identified by McClure Co as a public servant of high rank, writes John the Unafraid a social gospel tale of a prophet who builds a Brotherhood and reforms mankind. Chicago health authorities condemn chewing gum for harming digestion, while officials like Evans chew gum. The Royal Arch Masons of Toronto send a gold and enamel traveling triangle to Chicago, destined for Milwaukee and St. Louis, with a maple leaf design and Saint Patrick figure.
Seven hundred Americans in Cairo voiced strong support for Roosevelt during a morning reception at Terrace Garden, with five in seven greeting him as president. The Roosevelt family later visited Ashar University for Mohammedan students, and the Khadive hosted a luncheon for Roosevelt, his first private citizen meal.
Edward Weston is due in Kansas City before 4 pm but may fail to finish his walk due to extreme heat affecting his schedule.
The Umpire-in-Chief shall position behind the catcher and oversee game conduct with base decisions by the Field Umpire. He calls unfair balls and certain strikes, renders base decisions, and alone may declare a game forfeited. The Field Umpire handles base decisions at first and second, with third base rulings reserved for the Umpire-in-Chief.
Preliminary returns show the Western Federation of Miners likely to affiliate with the American Federation of Labor by a large margin. Montana unions oppose but their vote cannot change the outcome. A conference with the United Mine Workers of America was previously endorsed, outlining a new mining department within the AFL with regional control.
The state railroad commission continues to investigate the Rock Island wreck without placing blame on either the Rock Island train crew or the Great Western company whose tracks the collision occurred on. A. M. Nagle of Waterloo and Charles E. Davis of Minneapolis died this morning, increasing the death toll to forty nine.
Washington reports renewed talks at the state department and White House between W. Fielding and George Graham on tariff concessions to avert a Canadian tariff war. President Taft is expected to accept minimal Canadian duties if concessions are offered and Secretary Knox announced a friendly tariff adjustment conclusion.
Norman Pindar failed to appear in Judge Mulqueen's court today to prosecute the assault case against Jack Johnson, the heavyweight boxer. Johnson was held on a $0,000 bond. The court ordered a grand jury investigation on the suspicion that the court is being trifled with.
Fire in Wilkesbarre destroys Lehigh Coal breakers causing $250000 loss and leaving thousands of miners unemployed as orders for anthracite coal cannot be filled.
Goldie Sayler has turned over over five thousand dollars in trust to her guardians as she defends her mother Lucy Sayler and grandfather John Grunden and Dr Miller in the murder case of Banker Sayler. The court faces jury selection amid tension with numerous French raised talesmen and peremptory challenges by the state and defense.
Washington reports that Secretary Ballinger will not be summoned until his attorney signals, despite Brandeis and Guggenheim testimony. The committee upheld the exclusion after executive session, while Brandeis argued Ballinger’s fitness and truthfulness are key issues.
The Huron Commercial club completes arrangements for a chau tauqua to be held July 9 to 17. A tent for 2500 to 3000 people will be used. The program includes thirteen lectures three entertainers two musical entertainments and sixteen medical preludes of the highest order.
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