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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
3
The Rosebud reservation lands near Gregory county South Dakota will be opened by lottery on October 19. Eligible veterans and soldiers may register through clients and entries require residence cultivation and payments of six dollars per acre or four hundred fifty dollars per acre for later entries.
Dakota homesteader Gus Tusha was shot while pursuing three men cutting timber on George Smith's land five miles NW of Stamford. A bullet pierced his side. he crawled to George Smith's home for help and medical aid was summoned. Police have not arrested anyone, though Tusha knows the suspects.
Governor Cummins set August 31 for a special Iowa legislature convening to amend the primary law and to submit to Republicans the ballot choice for a successor to the late United States Senator Allison.
A forest service bulletin reports woodpeckers destroying telephone and telegraph poles across the south and west, notably Texas and California. Some poles show dozens to hundreds of holes, weakening lines and hindering maintenance efforts. Experts debate motives, including mistaken humming of wires and possible future food storage behavior.
In a summer setting, holes are commonly hidden by acorns. Many prevention methods exist, but preservation with creosote is said to be most successful. A creosoted pole site opposite Covington was examined and yielded no holes.
Reports from Columbia to North Carolina describe a major flood with at least forty to fifty deaths. Bridges collapse, canal locks burst, and property losses run into millions as towns like Camden Athens and Spartansburg suffer extensive damage. Gas and electric services are cut and crops destroyed as floods worsen.
Taft and reporters will depart Hot Springs on a special car at 8 30 Friday morning on the regular train. Stops include Gauly at 2317 Saturday morning and Gallipolis Ohio for a three minute halt. Athens hosts a civil and Spanish wars veterans address at 10 04. Toledo at 10 PM before the party sails to Middle Bass Island for a week of fishing and conferences with an uncertain next stop, possibly Cincinnati.
Bryan arrived at 6 this morning to a welcome from former neighbors and relatives. An impromptu parade formed, the band played Home Sweet Home, and he was hosted at relatives’ homes before a 10:30 reception. He spoke at a Democratic headquarters at noon and was followed by Bell of California.
Chicago August 24 George W Fitzgerald charged with stealing 176,600 dollars from the sub treasury last February applied to Judge Chetlin for a postponement until next Monday and was released on 1000 bona.
A new witness in the Annis case claims Annis boasted of closeness to Mia and hints at ties with a Humber of OK fy ignored practitioner. The unidentified testimony links Annis to alleged misconduct while the Una Stites supreme court case unfolds.
Charles Hayes alias William Dun appeared before Justice Rose in Deadwood for arraignment on the Spearfish murder of Samuel Friedrickson. Evidence details describe escape plans, letters, and a raft, with Meeker and Wilcox linked. Dunn to face preliminary hearing next week.
An attorney involved has not indicated whether he will present a formal defense. The status remains unresolved as the case moves forward under review.
H. Bennett of Deadwood loses his cousin Ernest Bennett on a Northwestern train while traveling from Belle Center Ohio to visit family. The ill traveler, aided by his father, grew worse after Long Pine Nebraska and died near Ainsworth, leaving relatives in sorrow as news arrived.
The Hains brothers were bound over to the grand jury in New York on a murder case without bail. Witness Charles W. Roberts testified that after the shooting T Jenkins Hains expressed remorse and claimed he could not be prevented from acting. Jenkins allegedly threatened to shoot anyone who interfered to stop further bloodshed.
Aberdeen, Aug 2. Bert Bur ton, a farm hand for John Makens near Aberdeen, was instantly killed when run over by a threshing machine four miles northwest of the city. He rode on the belt platform and is believed to have fallen asleep and dropped under the wheel. Turton, noted as a first class worker, was 31 years old and unmarried.
Brastland Texas August 25 grand jury calls for stronger protection of daughters urging the unwritten law be placed on the statute books to provide clear legal remedy and deterrence.
Floodwaters along the Savannah and Augusta rivers are receding after devastating scenes. Authorities estimate about fifteen deaths near Augusta, with mortality among Black residents higher. Property losses in Augusta reach about 1 million dollars as drives and drains return to normal.
W S C Williams denies his wife was in Atlantic City when Roberts was shot in a rolling chair incident. Police from Baltimore aid Atlantic City in solving the mystery as Roberts lies in serious condition and an ante mortem statement is sought.
A cablegram to the Merchants Exchange reports fifty one crew members of the British ship Runearirn drowned when the vessel was swamped by a typhoon near Catu China. The engineer and two sailors reached Catu by small boat. The ship bound for Saigon. Survivors were rescued by a Japanese steamer.
A Texas bound thief, pursued by Secret Service, stole nine Marine Hospital corps pay checks totaling 1742.47 from a Treasury messenger. Four checks were cashed by forged endorsements, with one found at San Antonio station and another cashed in Marfa Texas as the suspect heads toward the border.
Special Consular Agent Captain Carden reports from Paris that French auto makers rely on American tools and machinery. He notes they cannot operate without Ohio and New Hampshire lathes, New York saws, Massachusetts drills, and turret lathes from Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont Wisconsin and Ohio.
The article argues that French automobiles rely on American tools and machinery. It notes that even when a millionaire pays customs duties for a high priced speed-wagon, the core product reflects American manufacturing influence and technology.
Murdo South Dakota August 27 Rail workers express anger over the handling of Pearl D Janes a Maukee brakeman who died after a fall. Janes was brought to Dr Winssett hospital alcohol impaired the doctor could not treat him and amid crowd tension law enforcement intervened Sunday evening the death followed.
Mrs. Scott Burton wives of a lynching victim sues Springfield for damages allowed by law. Heirs of William Donegan and four other black victims seek damages as well. Property owners file against the city, total claims near 10 000 dollars. many suits continue as the case develops.
El Paso Texas August 28 reports indicate a cloudburst near Folsome N M caused deaths of eleven residents and damaged most houses. Rescue parties comb the canyon as floods drown others and searchers scour the country for missing people.
Taft party will leave Hot Springs at 8 30 this evening and head to Middle Bass Island while Taft travels to Cincinnati with his wife and stenographers. Judge Art will remain at the Simton hotel for several weeks after returning from fishing. A letter signed Harry L en New Vest a W Va was received urging Taft to win as a present of a coon and stating the writer has worked hard for Taft.
The British navy reports that over the last three years expenditures soared to 1.431 trillion dollars across America England France Germany Italy and Japan. The United States ranks second in spending while England leads in production of war vessels.
A chaotic incident near Mt Olive Mississippi on August 27 ends with two white men killed and a third wounded after a man named Pollock allegedly driven by cocaine frenzy opened fire before being shot by a pursuing citizen posse.
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