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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1911
Page
2
Kenyon and Clapp head a new proge group signaling a shift in policy. Iowa and Minnesota senators may steer the Lorimer investigation as the political terrain tightens.
Wisconsin man advocates a La Follette resolution to appoint five new senators to investigate the Lorimer matter. Leaders in Washington expect Kenyon and Clapp from the senate committee on privileges and elections to lead the probe. The same leaders are reported to have intimated the resolution will be defeated.
John Herylman, 47, a Swiss native, died after losing balance on a Northern Pacific bridge over Canyon Creek while stepping aside for two women. He struck his head on a boulder and drowned. His body was found four hours later downstream two miles from the bridge. a brother lives in San Francisco.
Springfield May 18 Governor McGovern urged to investigate John Dietz trial and conviction via Senate resolution. Senator Hansen argues Wisconsin should be asked to review Judge Petit’s ties to the Tilden matter. Waupun May 18 John Dietz begins life term in prison.
In St. Louis on May 19 Joseph Busch a 70 year old brewer became crazed by the heat and attempted to take his own life. In Cincinnati on the same date intense heat caused school children to be dismissed at noon.
Rear Admiral John Hubbard, former commander in chief of the Asiatic fleet, was placed on the retired list due to age. A Maine native and Annapolis graduate of 1870, he rose to rear admiral in 1909 after serving as captain since 1905. He directed forces in Panama during the 1903 revolution and led the Minnesota during the world cruise.
Francisco Madero, leader of the Mexican revolutionary party, will depart El Paso today to confer with President Diaz in Mexico City. He declares the war over and the insurrection successful, predicting no further fighting.
Roosevelt, opposing Taft's arbitration treaty with Britain and France, weighs in the Outlook in a signed editorial. He would reject any agreement that would submit to arbitration and questions US honor independence and integrity.
Washington May 19 The Interstate Commerce Commission says railroads nationwide plan a coordinated challenge to the validity of the two cent passenger rate laws.
Omaha unionists may launch a co operative store while the International Boilermakers meet in Omaha May 22 23. Striker funds in Los Angeles total 22423865 with disbursements 31503285 as workers plan eight hour efforts.
Chicago May 18 It is now possible to order dining car meals in advance while planning railroad travel. Passengers can select from the railroad menu when buying tickets and reserving sleeping accommodations. The feature, implemented yesterday on a western railroad, eliminates the need to hear the last or first call for meals.
The city ticket office will be supplied at 10.00 every morning with the dinner menu for that evening. Ticket purchasers during the day may order their dinner when securing their train accommodations.
Gifford Pinchot, returning from Europe aboard the Rotterdam, hails Henry L. Stimson as an old friend and excellent choice for secretary of war. Pinchot, who expects to meet Colonel Roosevelt and visit Washington, notes Stimson will not assume duties until next week with departure set for Monday.
Fred E Server a pioneer Indian fighter who came to Montana in 1869 died after a brief illness. A large Mason delegation from Billings attended his obsequies and his body rests on the Custer battlefield. He served with General Howard against the Nez Perce and with General Terry at the Custer massacre. He aided in burial of the dead and helped in Peary expedition relief work to the North Pole. For many years he ran the Crow Agency hotel.
Governor McGovern accompanied by state officials and veterans left Milwaukee by special train for Vicksburg to attend ceremonies for the unveiling of monuments and markers in the Vicksburg National Military Park honoring Wisconsin soldiers who fell at the siege. The unveiling is set for next Monday.
Enthusiasts in Princeton show strong interest in a triangular regatta on Lake Carnegie featuring Yale Cornell and Princeton. It marks Princeton’s first intercollegiate rowing since 1884 and pairs Yale and Cornell as a long‑time rivals. The 1.75 mile course favors the trained Princeton crew over the longer four mile races later scheduled.
In Trenton on May 19 officials question whether Governor Wilson’s monthlong absence should trigger a salary dock. With Wilson away on a Western trip, officials consider handing over the $10,000 monthly pay to acting governor Acker man, who is presiding as Senate president.
An opinion piece argues that advertising sustains business health and growth. It compares stopping ads to injuring momentum, urging continuous advertising to maintain orders and competitive strength.
George P. Lawrence born May 19 1869 in North Adams Massachusetts. He graduated from Drury Academy and Amherst College studied law at Columbia. Lawrence served as district court judge for nine years and led Massachusetts Senate as president before entering the Fifty Fifth Congress and serving in the House of Representatives as a Republican leader.
The notice lists the Western Publishers' Union based in Deadwood with issue number 21 and date 1011. It appears as a brief organizational or trade notice from a historical periodical.
John Lenon of National Sanitarium Hot Springs Dak testifies to the relief from kidney complaints after using Donn's Kidney Pills. He describes nocturnal emissions, back weakness, and a six week bed period before recovery. Sold by dealers at 60 cents.
An estate valued at 1 000 000 was disposed of by the will of John Lahey of New Hyde Park Long Island. The document was signed with an X as he could not read or write. Lahey came to this country 45 years ago with no money and a job at one dollar a day. He saved the first money and began buying real estate, reaching a fortune near 1 000 000 at his death. Peter Aggergard, a Danish farmer of South Dakota, has a fortune over 2 000 000 in lands stocks and farm mortgages. He arrived in America with no education or money but with business gifts and industry. He homesteaded in Dakota and grew his holdings to 24 480 acres, later investing surplus into farm mortgages when land prices rose.
American Forks Utah May 19 Over 1000 sacks of $100 ore are stocked in unused workings of the Eudora Bell Mining company property in American Fork Canyon awaiting snow melt to start hauling to the railroad. Managers Shaughnessy and Monahan with Milton Van Horn report a dozen men worked all winter developing the ore body. The tunnel runs 1800 to 2000 feet and follows a low grade body with a rich streak spanning 400 feet opening millable ore. The property looks promising with ore in sight and light snow last night. hauling may begin within a week given good weather.
Atlantic City May 19 Pigurey reports that from 1886 churches in 1909 the denomination has grown to 2167 in 1910. The study also finds that 61 percent of the U S population are non church goers.
The column warns readers about toying with fire and the habit of touching fresh paint signs to test if it is still wet. It notes personal losses from such carelessness and observes many people have been robbed by their own actions rather than others.
In Greenville Texas the annual Intercollegiate Interstate Prohibition Oratorical Association contest attracted hundreds of visitors from Texas and western states. Represented were Baylor University University of Minnesota University of South Dakota Des Moines College and Kansas Wesleyan with winning orators.
A clipped ad promises fair terms with no charge unless you are cured. It urges readers to write or call with age and all details of their condition to receive further particulars.
Star athletes from fourteen colleges gathered in Springfield Massachusetts for the New England Intercollegiate Athletic Association championships. Contests began at Pratt Field with finals expected tomorrow as teams vie for titles. Madison Wisconsin May 19 La Follette's Weekly attacks Postmaster General Hitchcock claiming he could ruin publishers with adverse rulings.
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