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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1920
Page
4
Premier Nitti warns Europe may lose prewar status as he calls for review of peace with Hungary. In London reports warn of Turkish settlements and American opposition to Sultan in Constantinople. Lloyd-George notes Armenian massacre discussions, while Italy seeks Adriatic balance and Russia normalization.
Edward J Verean of Moultrie Georgia told the House Agriculture Committee in Washington on March 6 that Swift Co a member of the big five had been the sole driver in developing southern thoroughbred livestock and poultry while advocating regulation of the industry.
New Jersey Attorney General Thomas J McCraw files in the U S Supreme Court a suit seeking to declare the Prohibition Amendment unconstitutional and to halt enforcement of the Volstead Act. The state argues improper drafting lack of ratification and that federal limits intrude on state sovereignty and revenue. Hearings set for Monday on related cases. New Jersey case deemed parallel to Rhode Island's challenge.
Naco Arizona March 6 two Mexican bootleggers were executed by a firing squad near Naco Sonora. A governor order bans liquor sales within 10 miles of the international border, enforced at border towns amid border tensions since prohibition.
Chicago March 5. Representatives of about 400000 railroad workers from the United Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes and Tailway Shop labor met to discuss a new wage scale. Twenty four general officers and 144 general chairmen from 134 railroads attended the conference. The group will also consider expanding cooperative factories to supply commodities to members.
The Evening Blandhard reports the Allied supreme council will allow Germany an internal loan to stabilize Europe. The decision aims to prevent a weak and dangerous spot in the continent and would precede regular reparations payments Germany might owe.
In Evanston a judge ordered Mrs. Bessie Schaad to repay George Thomas 95 for gifts given while courting her. She defied the judgment saying she would go to jail rather than pay, recounting jealousy and threats cited during the affair.
Martinese Cal March 5 seven insane ward inmates suspected of Ouija board abuse. Charges allege 94 hour seances burning 700 in currency to fend off spirits and kidnapping a child whose hair was shaved and burned. Adeline Bottini linked to the group as others named in the raid revealing four boards in the house.
Algiers March 6 A British squadron midway between Gibraltar and Malta dispatches from theMediterranean base report additional British ships including a cruiser and destroyers proceeding toward Turkey. News says other allied craft may follow as tensions rise in the region.
In Grand Rapids the Newberry defense pressed for multiple dismissals in the Michigan election fraud case. They plan to seek diamias all witnesses citing indifference of evidence as a basis, while proceedings continued through the day.
A Helsingfors dispatch quotes Maxim Gorky criticizing Bolshevism. He says the revolution did not spark spiritual revival and did not moralize leadership. He claims those in power are as brutal as under the old regime and that Bolshevist leaders conduct experiments on the people, especially workers.
Grand Rapids, Mich. March 6. Federal Judge Clarence W. Sessions denied motions to dismiss charges against defendants in the Michigan election fraud trial. The court said there is evidence warranting a guilty verdict and it would be an abuse of discretion to withhold the case from the jury.
Gerald Brandon, longtime Los Angeles Times Mexico City correspondent, was expelled from Mexico City as a pernicious foreigner. He was escorted to Nuevo Laredo by two policemen and crossed the international bridge into Laredo.
Henry O'Brien a former army man was sentenced by Judge David P. Dyer in federal court to three months in the Yavapai county jail after being charged with violation of immigration acts in the alleged trafficking of Vern Mort, an artist’s model and former ambulance driver from England to Arizona. The record notes a broader 1918 export of 46,465,861 gallons of spirits and liquor valued at 140.4 million dollars followed by 1,242,220 gallons exported for 9.9 million dollars.
Fragmentary text references a new device and a photograph. The customer will take it amid a recent dreadful condition described as feet going to deep. Mentions Kinood Hay last week in builder of the Gist being ned.
Berlin reports a socialist majority pushes to strip the ex Kaiser of his properties through constitutional change. Debates accuse Wilhelm II of failing historic duties and reference his alleged exile, portraying the former ruler as living in Holland.
Washington DC March 4 effective immediately all shipping board tariffs are cancelled for the public. Rates will be obtained from managing agents of Shipping Board vessels. About 116 operators will set rates in each trade on a profit sharing basis to prevent rate wars and ensure competitive conditions.
London dispatch confirms in Berlin presence of Enver Pasha former Turkish war minister and Young Turks leader. He reportedly seeks entente talks but there is no sign of reciprocal interest from the Entente. The correspondent notes Enver's extradition list status may hinder any potential engagement.
Senators Cummins and Kenyon plan to attend the Republican state convention in Iowa next month. Cummins will speak on the new railroad bill and related questions. Kenyon will probably attend. both decline to be delegates at large and will urge good female representation at Chicago.
John Hansen believed to be J Salter Hansen who posted bail for William Jenkins the United States consular agent at Puebla Mexico was taken into custody at the Motel Plate last night on a bench warrant from 1919 for an offense alleged to have been committed in this city
Charles J. Willis, civilian aviator, jumped from an army airplane with a parachute and drowned in the Potomac River. Floyd Smith, inventor of the parachute, landed safely after being saved from the water. Willis tangled with parachute rigging during the plunge.
A Philadelphia delegation representing the American commercial aviation industry presented a request at the White House. They urged Secretary Tumulty and Assistant Secretary of State Long to place American business men on an equal footing with European interests in trading with Iligan.
Helsingfors reports the Fingiah cabinet has resigned. Formed August 18, 1919, with M. Vennela as premier, the ministry ends its brief tenure as of March 4.
Houston March 4 Gulf Pipe Line Company says it will pay 2.60 a barrel for commercial crude an increase of 26 cents The raise applies to all fields in south Texas and southern Louisiana The Texas Company and Humble Pipe Line Company have matched the advance.
Washington March 4 The Interstate Commerce Commission asked carriers and shippers to keep in effect the uniform car supply rules set by the railroad administration to ease the ongoing freight car shortage. The commission noted Germany continues censorship with multiple inspection centers.
Washington reports Owen opens campaign headquarters in Washington and Oklahoma City to promote his candidacy with plans to maintain the Oklahoma City base.
Constantinople reports that on March 4 the cabinet resigned due to the gravity of the situation. The Evian conference and key figures, including Marshal Lesot Pasha, are noted as part of the events shaping a new cabinet formation.
Washington reports cordial relations between Mexico and the United States with Mexican Ambassador Ygnacio Bonillas citing reduced bandit activity and a moderating U.S. press. Bonillas plans Mexico City talks with President Carranza on future ties and whether to run for president, with potential resignation if he pursues candidacy.
Washington reports the house rejected a move to repeal the Volstead prohibition law by an overwhelming vote. The motion by Democrat Egan of New Jersey sought to halt prohibition appropriations by July and repeal enforcement at that time. The piece notes the effect of examiner boards on teacher supply and qualification standards.
Fragmentary note reflects a keynote about married life and social events. The speaker questions satisfaction with expected sweetness and mentions fetes, lacking clear details of names, places, or outcomes.
The fragment notes a telephone operator in Park 45 who returns from overioan and asks Buddy to clarify what was agreed upon, referencing a lingering voice from the other end at 1101.
Chicago reports farm life fading nationwide as rural churches and schools deteriorate. Hastings Michigan speaker warns women will rebel if conditions worsen. City people urged to understand farmer hardships. federation dues set at ten percent of state county dues. Also, Mexican authorities require a formal U S request for the release of the airplane flown by Lt Wolfe and Lt Usher near Nacozari before its release can be considered.
Senator Hiram W. Johnson, Independent Republican, denounces postwar excess and League of Nations, urges budget control and constitutional Americanism. He criticizes press constraints and calls for national unity while warning against internationalism and foreign wars, speaking in Sioux Falls and planning a Yankton stop.
Five deaths from wood alcohol poisoning were reported to police today, bringing the local toll to nine within hours. Investigators seek the cause as reports suggest contaminated whiskey or other illicit liquor may be involved.
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