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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
8
Secretary of State Knox proposes a world peace congress with headquarters at The Hague. All world powers would send representatives and former President Theodore Roosevelt would head the body in Washington on June 3.
In Berlin on June 3 Count Leopold of Lippe and his brother Julius were attacked by anarchists as they motored along a road near Detmold. The pair were not seriously hurt and the anarchists were arrested.
Chicago June 3 The commercial bodies of 19 cities convene here as John Wilder calls for a united front against raised railroad rates. The Western railroads legal corps meets Monday while railroads cancel orders for improvements and cut staff. Santa Fe to discharge 2000 and C M St P 3000 workers.
Denver authorities report a pardon ring has for four years sold pardons to state penitentiary prisoners. C. H. B. Hager former secretary of the State Board of Charities is charged with accepting 5180 to aid Samuel Haas. John F. Wright swears to the charges, though Hager has not yet been arrested.
Washington May 31 President Taft ordered the Attorney General to bring suit against 25 western railroads to stop them from enforcing higher freight charges. The action begins in Chicago this afternoon in response to western shippers' demands.
Marshfield Wisconsin May 31 Robbers entered the state bank at Unity about twelve miles from here and escaped with $20 000 in cash and notes.
Representatives from the state land department and the general government survey sections in the Black Hills reserve to exchange titles. The plan clears dual jurisdiction and opens removed lands to unrestricted control. Work expected to finish this year. Harding county Sioux reserve already covered.
The 1860 Chicago Tribune editorial hails Abraham Lincoln as the man for the occasion. It portrays him as gifted for emergencies, morally heroic, and uniquely suited to lead a nation beset by corrupt rulers and threatened free institutions. Lincoln’s life is shown as a testament to virtue, justice, and self-reliance.
A cyclone struck Mosembique killing about 100 residents and overturning a harbor steamer carrying 400 people. The cyclone is the first on the African coast in years. Mosembique city population was about 6,000 with 300 Europeans among them.
Washington May 31. The Supreme Court decided in favor of the Omaha Water Company in the litigation over the city’s purchase of the water plant.
Springfield May 31 State Senator John Breoderick is out on 10000 dollar bond in the Lorimer bribery case Senator S C Pembertop and Representative J C Clark are out on bonds of 5000 dollars each
New Orleans May 31. An X ray proved Mrs Carrie Breedes did not swallow 30 needles amid personal crisis while facing arrest on a charge of grabbing a jewelry house in Chicago.
In Denver on May 1 a warehouse of the International Harvester Co. was gutted by fire. Thirty one firemen were injured during the blaze as investigators assessed losses approaching ten thousand dollars.
Port Limon Nicaragua May 31 Madriz forces were repulsed at Blyfields with 100 lost as the Madriz army shows signs of disintegration General Estrada may launch an offensive General Lara head of Madriz forces was repulsed after hard fighting with many killed Katrada's losses were light and he captured prisoners Both sides claim Bluefield complicating US recognition moves
In Milbank Dakota Grant county leaders and business figures rally to Governor Vessey’s bid for re election. Senator C S Amsden State Committee man A Murray and editor I D Aldrich endorse him citing clean administration and public support. Farmers and business interests show strong backing as Grant county shifts toward Vessey.
Twenty two railroads of the Central Freight association serving Cincinnati Louisville and Chicago filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission new rates raising transportation charges from 6 to 31 percent effective July 1. Increased commodity rates for July 5 were filed by the New York Central and West Shore system and other Eastern roads.
In St Louis on May 31 the murder case of Mrs Dora W W Doxey for the killing of her former husband William Erder nears jury deliberation. Expert testimony filled the day as Mrs Doxey prepares to testify in her own defense.
Cornell freshmen outclassed Harvard, winning the race by six lengths in Boston. Harvard pushed hard but could not match Cornell's pace to the finish.
Reports indicate a heavy snow storm and fierce blizzard raged yesterday in the Calumet area. Boats sought refuge and train service was abandoned as Detroit agencies noted the severe weather across Lake Superior region.
Charles H. Treat former treasurer of the United States died in New York this morning at age 48 from apoplexy. He served until last September and was a prominent federal official.
Cleveland police chief Kohler pleaded not guilty in a trial on twenty three charges of drunkenness neglect of duty and immorality. The case centers on alleged misconduct during his police service in Cleveland Ohio.
Earthquakes in Mexico City last night alarmed residents and authorities fear extensive damage in outlying districts. The tremors have prompted emergency assessments and calls for aid as aftershocks are expected.
Plans for ex President Roosevelts homecoming on June 18th loom large as New York prepares a nationwide welcome. Thousands of boats, crowds along land and water routes, and distinguished guests will greet him with a grand parade and formal ceremony at the Battery.
Saturday night at Edgemont men in Wright Brothers saloon heard a rear entry attempt. The intruder opened fire and was met with return fire. F H Cottoux was shot in the left lung and died about twenty minutes later. Cottoux, father in law of one Wright brother, died as the killer fled with no identifiable clues.
A SD education proponent group urges nonpartisan school policy, calling for a state school commission with funding to study conditions and reform. They seek expanded county and state superintendents powers, agr icultural high schools, rural school aid, health and safety inspections, and broader tax-based funding to ensure thorough, efficient common schools statewide.
A Cook county grand jury convened to continue the Lorimer bribery inquiry in Chicago. Governor Keaeren is expected to appear along with H C Bekemeeger and District Attorney Burke after new evidence. Indictments likely target higher officials as many legislators may confess to minimize charges.
W K Hearst publisher of the New York American was robbed in Piazza de las Catedrale Milan of nearly $20 000 in bills. He pursued the thief, cornered him in a shop and recovered the money. The incident was reported from Milan with reference to London dispatches.
In London on May 31 Mr Roosevelt, wearing scarlet robes, walked the king's parade to Cambridge for his degree. Seth Bullock noted the paradox of a famed hunter and orator becoming a Cambridge alumnus and honorary doctor, after a reviewed career praising peace and loyalty to the British empire.
Governor Vessey was escorted from Centerville by twenty four cars to Beresford where he addressed the high school graduating class. A parade led by an automobile brigade carried him through a street crowd numbering over a thousand. Farmers and townsfolk attended the event and approved his remarks.
Washington June 1 Senator La Follette's amendment to the railroad bill calling for physical valuation of railroads was defeated in the Senate by a 25 to 330 vote this afternoon.
Washington DC June 2 The corporation tax case was set for re argument in the fall term while pending decision the tax will be collected This tax is a Taft policy under the Payne Aldrich tariff act It taxes all for profit joint stock corporations with over 5000 dollars annual profits exemptions include labor agricultural horticultural and fraternal societies Returns due March 1 and tax due June 30 for year ending June 30 191v.
A witty remark notes that skill in architecture appears supreme until a woman attempts basic carpentry tasks like driving a nail or sawing wood, highlighting a playful stereotype about gendered trades.
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