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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
2
Inter Mountain Globe reports King Ferdinand of Bulgaria contends with tax pressures and shady deals, while Cork workers face mass hunger strike repercussions. The Jamaican commission urges wage floors, US wool seeks embargo, Red Cross aid totals rise, and emigration trends loom. Other items note Italy’s 3 million would‑be emigrants, a multilingual prohibition propaganda plan, and new tidal energy experiments.
A state study tracks nearly 2600 youths over 21 to 24 months after legal work permission. One in four left school within a year, three quarters went to factories, most boys entering metal industries and girls textile and clothing. The report notes higher early resignation among those starting in the first occupations.
A letter from the American section of the army of occupation notes that the Hymans are gravely puzzled by the American game of baseball. Reports from Württemberg claim the former German crown prince has become an assistant to a local farmer and made his first horse shoe. The University of Cologne plans to reopen for free time since 1914 as the theology faculty has been replaced by a school of economic and social science.
Special dispatch from Harbin reports 306 casualties in a collision on the Chinese Eastern railway near Harbin. Victims are identified as Russians with Vladivostok messages listing 100 killed.
New York reports indicate a broad expansion to contraction cycle across industries. Dan's Saturday notes price stabilization followed by a rise in failures from last year as economic readjustment spreads. Weekly bank clearings reach $8,603,646,608 signaling shifting financial activity.
Brussels October 25 report on the League of Nations council shows delays as member states clash over the scope of the proposed international court of justice. Scandinavia objects to a clause granting universal jurisdiction, arguing it exceeds the League covenant.
Otto H. Kahn told the second national industrial tax conference he dissented from the tax committee report proposing higher levies on coffee tea sugar instruments gasoline cigarettes tobacco and candy as substitutes for the excess profits tax. He said the excess profits tax is theoretically just but hard to administer and unlikely to raise costs without civil service experts.
David McNeal, who avoided mob violence with a speech for fair play, was acquitted of the murder of 4 year old Margaret Boucock in Thorold Ontario on July 18. He faces extradition. Philadelphia authorities reportedly issued warrants for robbery.
Mason City and Clarion played to a scoreless tie in a game marked by open play and penalties. Clarion drove to the five yard line early but stalled, while Mason City threatened with second quarter forward passes but penalties halted the drives.
Mitchell High School crushed Pierre High 69 to 7 yesterday as Dick Smith starred for Mitchell. In Plankinton, the last Plankinton team defeated Huron 27 to 0 in yesterday’s game.
A masked robber entered the state bank in Melatone near Lewiston Montana at noon Saturday. He forced the bookkeeper and a small boy into the vault, took an estimated sum over 2,000 dollars, then fled on a horse.
Representative John W. Summers of Washington proposes a bill to prevent Congress from imposing tariffs on imported wheat with specific reference to Canada, aiming to shield domestic markets.
Fragmented text contrasts human nature with century scale improvidence. References to mandred years ago Chester spinners smashing spluoning roonies and planters burning cotton to up prices suggest a critique of wage wars and market manipulation.
The Rev. Frederick G. Ruff, pastor of Memorial Methodist Episcopal church and owner of an apartment building, was shot and killed this morning by tenant Fred W. Sextro who said he mistook the minister for a burglar. Sextro was arrested as police investigate reported rent trouble between tenant and preacher. Ruff had been summoned before a council committee investigating rent profiteering and tenants recently posted signs reading unfair landlord.
Federal Judge K. M. Landis received an unsigned threat note by mail before addressing the Indiana state teachers convention in Indianapolis. He condemned radicals and called out socialists over wartime treason, saying he would continue criticizing the St. Louis platform.
A man climbed the Prospect Point railing and rode the American Falls before spectators at Niagara Falls on October 25. He waved goodbye as he drifted over the falls, leaving a note in a derby aimed at Carl A. Ellis of Hamburg New York.
New York banks show a deficit in reserves for the week totaling 21.98 million dollars below legal requirements, reflecting a decline of 50.23 million from the prior week.
Pilot Pickup flew 463 miles at 122 miles per hour delivering £50 of mail in three hours 40 minutes marking the first nonstop mail flight between Cheyenne Wyoming and Omaha Nebraska. Ontario attorney general now requires policing applicants to declare total abstinence status.
A dying wife in New York contemplates her husband’s return from distant posting. She worries he would be nervous if told now and hopes to spare him a distraction. The piece muses on love’s costs and the priority of care over fear.
John L Lewis president of the United Mine Workers sent a telegram to President Wilson urging the Department of Justice to begin legal action to enforce collective bargaining with coal operators. The appeal targets Alabama where a six month strike is underway.
The Ken-kai opposition party convention in Kumamoto drew 3,000 members who adopted resolutions denouncing government policy at home and abroad. They criticized negotiations with the United States over the California situation, called for foreign policy reform, financial administration adjustment, and immediate universal suffrage.
Chicago October 25 Frank E Doremus chairman of the midwestern division of the democratic national committee issued a statement claiming Indiana for Gov Cox and predicting a national shift supporting Cox He said Kansas was moving from Harding to Cox and Nebraska offered encouraging reports
Dewey Conrad 17 and John Curtis 25 admitted breaking into four Walnut stores Thursday night and were chased by Walnut town marshal to Council Bluffs. They confessed and all stolen items including an auto a sack of money and a tire were recovered. Conrad hails from Vermont Curtis from Ohio and both are held on bonds.
The United Lutheran church in session refused a committee resolution opposing military training in public schools. Members opposed the convention taking formal action on the issue, reporting from Washington on October 26.
Rear Admiral Charles P. Plunkett detached from command of the Atlantic destroyer force and named chief of staff to Rear Admiral William S. Sims, president of the Naval War College at Newport, the Navy Department announced.
Vienna reports Lions Borough in eastern Tyrol declared itself a republic in a preliminary move toward fusion with Germany. The area is using its own postage stamp against national recognition as the rest of the country rejects it.
Secretary of State Colby denied the government prompted the deportation of BE J Costello, a Chicago publisher, from England and said he had not decided on any investigation. The report notes Atlantic Liners now feature a conservatory of growing flowers and a crewman ready to supply passengers with unique cut flowers daily.
During a luncheon at the Hiuseels Gnance conference an expert observed the restaurant Cat march and noted the scarce, unfamiliar crew. The question arose why the osta, a rare and strange contingent, could not attend the event.
Fire in New York theater district caused 500000 dollars damage and injured ten people including J J Shubert who was struck by falling glass at the Winter Garden. Firefighters Ford and McNamara rescued others as flames spread from a shop to nearby buildings.
Police identified the body of Maj. Frank M. Scanland of Louisville Kentucky as the man found near Washington. He served 35 years in the U S Army and was last stationed at Oswego New York with the 23rd infantry. The, body showed signs of beating and had been in brush for about three days.
Snow in Grand Junction and western Colorado reaches three to four feet as a new storm sweeps in, delaying trains and halting service. No deaths or injuries reported as crews assess the heavy early morning blizzard.
In Cleveland two women, named as mother and sweetheart of bandit Albert Joyce, were held for investigation after the Cleveland Trust Company branch robbery in Bedford. Jewelry valued at 25 000 dollars and 5500 in cash were found on the elder woman during a search. The younger woman gave aliases Hazel Grey and Norma Scott with Oakland California as home. Leader George Losteiner and two confederates, Harry Stone and Orville Taylor, were indicted by the Cuyahoga county grand jury on robbery charges.
Washington Oct. 26 Postmaster General Burleson said estimates for the coming congress will not propose raising the 8 cent first class letter rate and will renew the push for a 1 cent local delivery rate. He notes that a reduction from 1 cent to a local rate is expected to be considered in the department’s taxation revision plans.
Long Beach New York reports Oliver Doud Byron a veteran stage actor aged 78 who appeared with Edwin Booth John Wilkes Booth Joseph Jefferson and Laura Keene died Friday He retired five years ago after his final appearance in General John Regan in New York
Discussion centers on the presidential power to name four supreme court justices, with voices reacting to the prospect and its far reaching implications. The brief reflects public sentiment and concern over the long term impact of court appointments.
Two New York townships without a physician join to offer a $1,800 annual subsidy to recruit medical care. The plan covers both communities as they seek to improve local health access and attract a physician to practice in the area.
Washington observers identify the deceased as Maj. Frank M. Stanland of Louisville Kentucky. He served with the 28th Infantry, U. S. Army since 1915 and died after treatment at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas. The body was badly bruised suggesting foul play or an accident.
Forest fires burn between North Ville and Wells in the lower Adirondacks on a 14 mile front and four miles deep. Winds fan the flames. Wells lies about a half mile from the blaze as of early morning.
Cleveland residents report Jacob Cohn will be investigated before participating in another race. He shot at two men after suspecting them of theft. the men were detectives who suspected Cohn of burglary. Cohn is expected to recover.
Two pearl necklaces valued at 90 000 dollars were stolen from the Mintfield Farm residence of Mrs A J Devereaux outside Philadelphia. The jewels were in Mrs Devereaux's bureau and were first noticed missing Tuesday after a ladder entry.
Official figures show Italy spent 110.7 billion lire on the war from August 1, 1914 to June 30, 1920, while income in that period was 39.6 billion lire. The war added about 2.5 billion lire annually to state running costs.
The Utica Knitting Company says two additional mills will close tonight for an indefinite period, bringing total idled factories to five. The firm cites weak demand and a steady market as reasons. Ireland conflict toll tallies list 100 police deaths since January 1, with 160 police and 66 military wounded.
Four New York district court judges agree on a strict prohibition policy. Fines range from 100 to 2000 dollars with jail terms from 60 to 365 days, or both. The plan emphasizes firm enforcement across cases.
The Hardware Manufacturers Association president asserts retail prices will stay steady until the next print edition. He also warns wages may fall if immigration times keep current rates.
New Orleans report says Governor J. M. Parker will urge all cotton ginners in the state to boost their plant output to stabilize the distressed cotton market. He will also address leaders of other Cotton Belt states, urging similar measures to restore price levels toward production costs.
London reports the general strike in Britain not yet ended but eased. Miners leaders C Amidgeman Smillie and Hodge meet Lloyd George and Bonar Law while talks resume Monday aiming to boost production. Railway head J H Thomas urges restraint to aid settlement.
London reports Lord Mayor Terence MacSwiney of Cork remains critically ill as his wife and sisters meet access restrictions at Brixton jail. The mayoress visited the Home Office to protest limits on visiting time, while siblings were barred from the sick room. The brother could only stay briefly at the bedside.
Frederick Maryland October 256 Governor Coolidge denounced the Wilson administration for inefficiency and extravagance. He accused the government of being subservient to Prussian menace and said the United States entered the war unprepared and only with allied support for months.
Senator Knox of Pennsylvania, once secretary of state, issued a statement through Senator Harry New criticizing President Wilson and attacking the League of Nations covenant. The remarks followed his illness which prevented a planned western speaking tour for Senator Harding.
Lincoln Neb Oct 16 The state librarians association elected officers before ad journing President Miss Jose Lincoln vice president and Leon Hall treasurer The group will seek larger appropriations for the state library commission and increased funding for city and county libraries
Milford high school extended its win streak to five with a 7 to 4 victory at Spencer. Lattoy scored the touchdown and Tortennon kicked the goal as the muddy field challenged both teams.
New York report says Mrs La Wilson could have received $960000 for her Wilshandy love but declined the $200600 reward. Officials note she showed modesty by not asking for the full amount.
A Cepadian company proposes spraying upper air with liquid air to cool the atmosphere and induce rain. Aircraft would release vapor to enhance atmospheric moisture and trigger rainfall, per the article.
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