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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
4
National chamber meetings in Washington and Baltimore mobilize against the eight hour labor plan. Lawmakers debate government action while railroads face court battles and a potential nationwide strike amid coal and food shortages.
The American Federation of Labor, in a unanimous vote at the Baltimore convention, opposed a federal act to outlaw strikes without merit investigations. The resolution denounces compulsory arbitration moves as unjust to workers and calls for federal inquiry into labor relations and amended statutes to preserve unions and wage-earner rights.
A garbled farm note outlines a plan for farmers to use bean money to exchange value in the village. It mentions Myers Cala and a November 17 date with references to beans, markets, and a scheme involving Vinehey. The text is incomplete and contains many typos.
A $6,000,000 loan from Continental and Commercial National Bank of China to the Chinese Government via Minister Koo was arranged in Washington. The loan runs three years and is secured by hypothecation of certain taowns. Legal details were not disclosed by legation officials.
Washington announces President Woodrow Wilson proclaims November 11 as a day of national thanksgiving and urges prayer in worship. The call notes wartime suffering and asks citizens to aid relief efforts for victims of global conflict. Secretary Robert Lansing endorses the proclamation.
A trained lioness broke from her cage during a stage act in Kangasity Kansas, spurring a panicked crowd of over 200 to flee. The crowd forced doors and walls to give way as injuries mounted while police and the trainer cornered the animal and shot it back into confinement.
The Alabama Supreme Court upheld an award of 18 100 to the estate of Donald A Kenny in a case against the Loyal Order of Moose seeking damages after Kenny died during a ritual initiation. The court found the death caused by a defective electrical shock during initiation.
Lincoln Nov 17 The Nebraska Supreme Court settled a long running boundary dispute between Arthur and Garden counties dating to 1913. The court ruled Garden County has the right of occupation to the disputed 24 by 8 mile strip, establishing the land as part of Garden County.
Robbers dynamited the rear of the Wipaut National Bank in Walnoburg Colorado early today and escaped with about $6700 mostly in silver. The break in was discovered when clerks opened the bank for business with a torn leather handle of a mail bag as the sole clue.
Five crew members of the tug T. A. Scott Jr. drowned when the German submarine Deutschland collided with the tug in the Thames opposite New London. Captain Pred Hinsel survived. the submarine returned to port with cargo worth about 2.6 million dollars while a debris-filled sea and unclear cause left officials silent on details.
Spokane Washington today 17 Northern Pacific Railroad Company filed suit in the district court to obtain enforcement of the eight hour law. Heads of the four brotherhoods of railroad employes and district attorney are named defendants.
Dr M H Roeseboom, assistant secretary at The Hague, reports French prisoners in German camps subsisting on scarce supplies and lacking news, receiving some relief from Holland families who adopt individuals and send bi monthly care packages despite limited funds.
In St Paul Minnesota Nov 18 the Hughes lead narrows as official returns from Hennepin and Alameda counties shift totals. Wilson edges ahead by, 182 162 to 182 246, leaving Hughes ahead by 4 with 10 counties to report. Alameda shows Wilson gaining 22 votes and full ticket totals expected soon.
Army officers report large artillery shell shipments to the punitive expedition in Mexico and over 2,000,000 rounds of small arms ammunition sent south to American headquarters in the past month. Francisco Villa and his bandits are wintering in south Chihuahua as Mexican refugees recount rumors from Villa’s wives about future moves if US troops withdraw.
Washington November report outlines Thomas Mutt Cw born former cityan of Bing Bing prison will study naval discipline and prison administration. Osborne will review punishments and separation options for misdemeanors and long terms, aiming to reduce harsh penalties and improve efficiency.
Charges that coal operators are breaking contracts began a day of hearings in Louisville Kentucky as the Interstate Commerce Commission probes freight exchanges and railcar returns. Louisville & Nashville officials said some cars were not loaded to meet contract requirements amid speculation operators seek higher open market prices. Commissioner McChord demanded records on contract compliance and questioned whether operators deserve relief if they fail to serve the public.
New York November 18 Theod hore Roosevelt will make a February trip to the Fiji Samoan and Hawaiian islands accompanied by Mrs Roosevelt It was announced today that plans have been completed The voyage is said to be favored by medical men for its climate and rugged terrain offering the vigorous outing he enjoys
Missoula Mont November 17 camera crews will not photograph Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin the first woman elected to the U S House. Rankin refuses to permit pictures or phonograph news records stating she will not leave her house while cameras are on the premises. Police patrol the block as Rankin asserts privacy and blocks photo coverage.
Petrograd reports Russia’s foreign minister telegrammed all ambassadors denying any separate peace with Germany. The message says rumors of separate talks are futile and Russia will remain united with its allies until final victory and urge widest publicity to the declaration.
Hawarden Iowa November 17 A serious Northwestern wreck near the Milwauke e crossing injures three men. Time freight No. 62 from Huron collided with a switch engine. engines damaged. four merchandise cars wrecked. switching crew escaped injury. Engineer Eugene Leepey and fireman Harry Dickson seriously hurt plus Drakeman Minor Corkin injure d. They were taken to Huron.
New York report shows three members of the Hughes campaign train collapsed along with Mia Inez Milholland Boissevain due to the exhausting westward tour. Miss Alice Paul notes men travel with private cars and staff while cup girls endured sparse travel, long nights, and little rest before speaking engagements.
Delegates at a special convention of the United Mine Workers of America adopted a resolution addressing President Wilson. They call for an investigation into high poultry prices and propose an embargo on shipments to foreign countries. The measure represents 82,000 miners.
An American arriving from Darang reports a Villa bandit raid near Canis Rowa lia Mexico that killed 25 Chinese, with earlier attacks on Chinese, Spaniards, and others. The gang’s notoriety and alleged recruitment of prison youths are mentioned.
News report from New York notes Wredevick writer for Presse with the Mintieh army in Mooasher arrives aboard the steamer Nivww Ametulam. The fragment confirms Palmer’s return and signals a resumed press presence in the city.
British forces report continued heavy fighting on the Romanian and Macedonian fronts as they seize Barakli and push along the Ancre valley. General Maurice forecasts further winter advances and asserts strategic gains from Heaumont, St. Pierre, and the Semierouler ridge. The war office says the line extends east from Beaumont along the Ancre’s north bank.
The war office reports Bavarian and Romanians clash along the Moldavian frontier with a bayonet assault capturing Rungut peak. German and Austro-Hungarian units penetrate Romanian positions west of Predenirum and claim over 1,500 prisoners and 600 captured troops in Rothenburgh region.
Reports from Petrograd via London state Michael Vladimirovitch Hodxianke won reelection to the presidency, continuing his long tenure since 191?. The duma has renewed his leadership annually, with Hodxianke a native of Berlin. British forces attacked German lines near the Ancre and Le Sara but were repelled, while Germans drove Britons westward and captured five machine guns on the Viers to Thilloy road.
Berlin dispatch via wireless says Entente forces launched fresh attacks on the German Bulgarian front near Monastir in Macedonia. The war office reports the assaults, aided by yesterday’s weather, met with no success and no break in the positions is noted.
The war office says four to five hour aerial engagements occurred yesterday over the Arlene area. Lieutenant Cauvynonwr reportedly brought down his foe’s machine. The official statement notes greater quiet after the exchanges.
Patrols report Petrograd via London says German troops advance into Hula an village of Liresaht in the uiulene area. Romania also evacuates Tirgusiulli in the Jil sector after air office announcement.
Washington November 17 An appeal for active intervention by the United States to stop deportations of Belgian workmen into Germany was presented to the state department by BE Havenith Belgian minister It asserts Belgians are forced to work in Germany contrary to nations laws and humanity The American government already shows interest in the matter and Charge dAffaires Grew has been instructed to discuss with Chancellor Bethmann-Hollweg The démarche notes Germanys actions could harm American opinion in the ten states with Belgian interests
Chicago reports the National Association of shoe merchants plans to hold shoe prices steady as long as possible. Officers say war demand may reduce surplus stock if production cuts are needed, while industry leaders acknowledge uncertainty from wartime factors.
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