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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
2
A sprawling miscellany from the Inter Mountain Globe covers biology notes on aquarium life and lingual ribbons, wrecks and monuments at San Francisco, electric propulsion in ships, rapid world travel records, Russian war goods exports, military officers in Virginia, new mine safety devices, and various scientific observations from chalk radiation to calculus on sugar beets in Liberia.
A long critical meditation on New England Puritans describing harsh child rearing practices, brutal punishments, frequent baptisms, stern schooling, strict governance by tithingmen, heavy alcohol use, and costly funerals. The piece notes Puritans invented Thanksgiving, while detailing family structures, marriages, diets, and odd customs.
Hints describe a distinctive Thanksgiving table using asters chrysanthemes and a Japanese mixture with dog tooth fern. A pumpkin centerpiece serves as the focal point, surrounded by fruit bowls of apples pears and grapes, with sunburst fern and clustered blossoms. A playful finale mentions corn bed pipes and Mexican cigarettes in husk.
A traveler aboard a London to the north express talks to a fellow passenger about his plan to Crewe and his background from St. Albans Hertfordshire. He mentions bank shares, farming, and cloth establishment aims while noting his age family church membership and past as a chemist.
New York brokers who acted as election betting commissioners expect a long delay before payouts. Bets will not be paid until the outcome is beyond doubt or the loser signs life satisfaction that his candidate was defeated. Interest of 8 to 10 million dollars in banks funds tied to stakeholders remains unsettled. Edward MacQuade downplayed his own bets. One broker reportedly lost on the election while only owing a dollar necktie.
Washington reports Chairman Doremus of the Democratic Congressional Committee spoke at the White House on November 15 about the Steele-Scott contest and said he is hopeful the official tally will favor Steele. He estimated the House as 212 Democrats, 211 Republicans, nine doubtful and three scattering, and warned gains in doubtful districts could lead to a Democratic majority.
Reports from Washington indicate Germany is building a second large transatlantic merchant submarine to replace the Bremen lost with all hands on her maiden voyage to the United States. Details are scarce but the new vessel is expected to resemble the Deutschland. The Deutschland will not carry regular U S mail on its next voyage until postal negotiations conclude.
Washington November 14 President Wilson is urged to make a western trip before Congress convenes. Supporters say it would recognize western backing in his reelection. Telegrams invite him to a Thanksgiving dinner in Denver, but plans remain undecided and officials are unsure of his course.
John E. Johnson a Minnehaha county commissioner from the Second district died suddenly at his Logan township home after attending county board duties in canvassing election returns. He was found unconscious in a field after a stroke.
A large gold shipment valued up to 2,000,000 dollars was withdrawn from a subtreasury in New York for shipment to Argentina. The transfer is believed to settle payments for hides and various barrier products sold to Britain.
Henry George Jr former congressman from New York's twenty fourth district died in Withington Nevada after long illness. He aged 84 and had homes in New York and Nevada. Born to Henry C George of winwle tax fame, he previously represented the district in Congress.
Arguments questioned whether the Mann white slave act covers mere immoral acts or only cases involving transport for commercial trafficking. The justices heard appeals from Caminetti Diggs and Hays who claim no commercial element in their cited transportation of women case.
New York reports the November 1 freight car shortage at 100000, the highest since 1907. The American Railway Association notes 108010 fewer cars than needed, with fluctuating surplus and shortages from 1907 to 1916 as railroads increased ownership to 2447178 by July 1, 1916.
The American Linseed company declares a 1 percent dividend on preferred stock payable January 1 and a 1.4 percent dividend on July 1. The annual report shows net earnings of 1,476,817 dollars for the year ending September 30, with 5.81 percent return on 16,760,000 dollars of preferred stock, down from 6.0 percent prior year. A 974,217 dollar amount was added to surplus.
The $60,000,000 French credit loan for 74 French industrial concerns was fully subscribed in New York on November 14. The loan covers export merchandise from the United States to France and allows French concerns to draw three months sight drafts on subscribing American banks. It marks a first in years for American banks to accept drafts drawn for export of merchandise.
An interurban car crash near Yankeetown in Warrick County injures sixteen people. Evanaville authorities report the collision occurred in a header area today.
Bucharest reports intensified Austrian and German efforts to recapture Craiova and restore Danube communications near the Romanian border. Fighting rages in the Carpathians and valley as invaders press toward Gralvou while Romanian forces claim a successful counterattack in Transylvania after sustained assaults since October 16.
In Transylvania the enemy attacks in the Thotus Oltuz and Tirgujluly valleys were repulsed while in the Alt valley Romanian troops retreated. The Jiul valley report states the enemy has captured the village of Bumberhti, as Austro German forces invade Rumania.
Russian troops withdraw from the Gyergyo mountains in northern Transylvania to the Humanian frontier after German and Austro Hungarian offensives. To the south of Tulghes pass Bavarian and Austro Hungarian battalions push through despite Russian tenacious defense.
The French government and the United Kingdom plan to sell short term treasury notes in the United States totaling up to 100 million dollars. J P Morgan Co acts as the financial agent for both governments to complete the arrangements. British 4 percent exchequer bills mature in 30 to 90 days with possible renewals. French notes would be similar if confirmed in the Snandal district.
New York reports the stock exchange abolishes the restricted club image as a Broadway brokerage telephone clerk is to be promoted to full board membership once the seat purchase is finalized. This marks the second time in two weeks an employer owner moves to full member amid rising securities business.
New York nov 14 employes in local federal offices organize the federal employes union under an AFL charter. Members are civil service workers and cannot strike. The constitution forbids strikes against the United States government and aims to improve common welfare and government service.
Miss Mores from the New York World earned fame by solving a barn theft. She traced a missing horse named Bob through Bergen County and Manhattan, identified the owner, detained a suspect at auction, and helped authorities arrest a lemon dealer charged in the case.
The article describes British operations to defend the Suez Canal with a vast desert siege. It notes Allied armies, Turkish forces, and railway plans across the Sinai desert, including water supply and fortifications. It highlights immense scale, manpower from many nations, and the toll of thousands of casualties.
A Royal typographic page from the Daily Empire highlights Alaska as a growing land of opportunity. It notes extreme climates in Juneau, agriculture under conquest, and new mining potential while comparing Alaska to Missouri and inviting readers to view Alaskan progress as part of the larger United States.
The piece centers on a stage version of An Ol Sweetheart of Mine based on James Whitcomb Riley songs. Cast includes Orrin Domason Richard Barbes Frederick Burton and Agnes Mindlay with Mrs Wee Hidney noted as a child servant who inspired Orphant Annie. The production features Governor Ealeten and several prominent figures in attendance.
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