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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1908
Page
5
New York reports put Taft at about 325 electoral votes though final counts await official tallies. Early return dispatches describe Taft’s health and rest plans after the election and note ongoing Democratic gains in Nebraska and other states.
A ring salesman in Stella Nebraska was seized by a masked mob after a jewelry store robbery claim. They hanged him to a pole to force confessions, then moved him to Falls City jail as deputies recovered the keys. No accomplices identified.
In Amoy China on November 6 the dowager empress marked her 74th birthday with China relaxing entry rules as around three thousand sailors from Admiral Emory s fleet joined a grand reception. The American legation and Rear Admiral Emory sent congratulations on the birthday while Prince Yu Lang received thanks for the show of welcome.
Chicago Nov 5. Williams election to Senate leaves minority leader slot open as Clark of Missouri appears likely to succeed on the Democratic side. Republicans hold a 39 to ? House majority and 24 to 0 Senate majority with several changes in seating including Bourke Cochran and James M. Graham among new faces.
Charlea W Morse and Alfred E L Curtis, once prominent Wall Street bankers, were found guilty of violating national bank laws after a lengthy trial. They were remanded to the Tombs prison to await appeal, a verdict that stirred financial and social circles nationwide.
Chicago dispatch reports Taft increasing majorities with wins in Indiana and Ohio. Missouri and several western states lean Republican as Maryland and West Virginia remain unsettled and Nebraska votes Democratic. Taft likely surpasses 305 electoral votes. New York City swings 15,646 for Taft. Hughes wins New York Governor by strong margin.
A 16 year old boy, detained in Clark South Dakota, is jailed for forgery under the assumed name Herman Fitzgerald but identified as Herman Schumen. He allegedly cashed a $45 check instead of $15 drawn by Israel Faucher of Lincoln township and tried to flee with another boy before the error was found. He faces a December term court bound over after a hearing.
President Roosevelt indicates he would accept a Senate seat if Taft becomes president and outlines openness to leaving the White House to join the Senate. The remark follows discussion of possible Bryan election to the U S Senate from Nebraska and Roosevelt's potential succession of Platt in New York.
Spokane dog handlers Henry McDermott and his Cuban bloodhounds Sam and Brady traced a seven day scent for over 16 hours to locate Fred Klocber who died after stumbling on a fallen tree amid a blizzard in the hills. The dogs have aided in several Northwest cases including bank robberies and a penitentiary escape investigation.
Frank M. Dallam, founder of the Spokane Spokesman, resigns as United States commissioner at Loomis, Washington, where he also edits The Palmer Mountain Prospector. The move follows his long service and ties to the region's journalism and public duties.
Mr Mai jam resigned as a federal officer to preserve his right to vote as an elector for the Republican ticket. He tendered resignation to U S Judge Ed ward Whitson. resignation accepted effective Nov 1. Had he not quit Washington would have had four electoral votes and this marks a historic first in the region.
Nessie A. Shibley a New York lawyer killed his wife by chloroform then cut his arteries and died. Police say jealousy drove the tragedy. He had defended his sister in a prior case and left letters urging men to “cut out the artificial life.”
The Texas Ranger known for the phrase charge hell with a bucket of water has converted to evangelical faith. Now he urges sinners to repent nightly in a local revival, directing his crusade at the hard of heart and abandoning former targets. He previously investigated the Brownsville riot and reported against the rioters, and was invited to hunt with President Roosevelt.
Samuel Gompers left for Denver to attend the National convention of laborers. He plans to answer charges related to his attitude in the recent presidential campaign while in attendance.
The Rapid City Journal reports unofficial results from Pennington County on Thursday night. Jacob Gantz wins county clerk and Chauncey Wood state’s attorney among Democrats, with margins around 250 300 and 10 00 respectively. Tom Hewett defeats his Democratic opponent for sheriff by about 60 to 75, and Joseph Hare leads Granville Jones for state senator by about two.
State Engineer Lea is pressed by Captain L C Scherer to supply advice and aid Fort Meade in securing an adequate water supply. Officials warn the post could be evacuated if relief fails, but efforts will pursue proper water works using local resources. Lea will travel to Sturgis and Fort Meade to confer with authorities and inspect the water situation.
Nebraska figures show Kinkaid as the Republican winning in the sixth district with a close contest and Marylad in the first district remaining doubtful. Late returns suggest an official count is needed to determine which candidate holds the seat.
Four miners are trapped after a large collapse in a coal mine at Los Rend Illinois. Tons of coal fell and ignited, hindering rescue efforts. Crews work to save the men as flames burn and hopes for recovery rise.
Mrs. Catherine Eaves Maurer died of pneumonia after a brief illness in the local hospital. Born in 1837, she lived across Texas Utah Montana and finally settled in the Black Hills near Deadwood. She leaves a son, a daughter, and several grandchildren and was remembered for Christian charity and hard work. The funeral is set for Sunday at two o clock at the Episcopal church with Rev Montgomery officiating.
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