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Newspaper
Inter Mountain Globe
Location
Hulett, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1913
Page
2
A curious miscellany from an Ohio paper blends observations on social events and local lore with short reports on science, industry, and culture. It mentions a White woman buying chickens, ant and aphid behavior, Scottish fisher folk, a name history, a Tammany savings bank gesture, Italy’s film censorship, and diverse notes on prunes, emery sources, and skyscrapers.
Des Moines Aug 3 In federal court J C Hawking of Newton challenges the workmen s compensation act claiming it unconstitutional by forcing employee choice to participate and denying farm laborers and domestic workers. seeks injunction against state officials Bleakly and Garret to block enforcement.
Washington sparks clash as Senator Hitchcock denounces a secret caucus on tariff provisions and calls for open floor debate. He urges higher taxes on large fortunes and opposes rules that block amendments, warning the income tax section is a lifeless corpse without reform.
In Alva Oklahoma on August 30 Mia H F Dilker killed herself by severing the arteries in both legs with a pair of blades. She had recently divorced her husband, which investigators suspect motivated the act. The Dilger family included a grown child.
Secretary Bryan left Washington for Doylestown Pennsylvania to deliver a lecture this afternoon He will speak at Bennett Square Oxford Pennsylvania and Belair Maryland tonight and tomorrow the return to Washington is planned for Sunday morning
A huge meteor crashed into the Beaconnett river near Tiverton yesterday. The event caused a loud splash and a sharp, gunfire-like report, frightening residents as debris and steam rose from the water.
In Fayville, 11, two men were killed and a third probably fatally injured when the black powder mill of the Miami Powder Company exploded Thursday afternoon. The blast occurred twenty miles north of Cairo, Illinois, injuring workers and prompting investigations by local authorities.
New federal regulations protecting waterfowl shore birds and other migratory species take effect October 1 in Iowa Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Colorado Wyoming with sunset to sunrise bans and November December river shooting prohibited. Affected species include waterfowl woodcock shore birds roving larks and smaller shore birds with broad wildlife protections nationwide.
Sherbrooke Que August 30 Thompson known as Gentleman Roger Thompson the New York chauffeur who carried Harry K Thaw away from Matteawan walked the streets a free man after being admitted to 6500 bail at his trial for aiding Thaw an Undesirable to enter Canada. The case centers on entering the dominion by stealth with adjournment set to September 8 and bail set at 500. The Thaw family provided Thompson bail as authorities weigh further actions in New York.
Representative J T McDermott of Illinois denied charges by Mulhall and McMichael accusing him of taking money from breweries and pawnbrokers. He called the $2000 brewer donation claim a dream. He conceded borrowing large sums from George D Horning, a local broker, sometimes up to $10000.
Fire raged through the petroleum carrying ship Burgenme Lackerman docking at Brooklyn Thursday night. The blaze destroyed thousands of barrels of oil and left the vessel a shell at the dock. Property损近 200000 dollars.
A feud among Romanians erupted in the streets of Indiana Harbor Indiana yesterday leaving five men fatally wounded. Police reported multiple knife wounds and said all five are dying from their injuries as investigators seek the those responsible in the violent clash that divided the neighborhood.
Washington Aug 4 President Wa gon today made these nominations Collector of public moneys at Wood ward Okla Joseph FE Terrell M H Melly postmaster at Waterloo Ia J M Crutchfield postmaster at Tulsa Okla
In Mexico City Aug 29 leading newspapers say President Wilson's stance toward Huerta raises Huerta's chances of becoming Mexico's next president. The dispatch notes the favorable editorial tone shifts the political scenario amid ongoing regional tensions.
Commander in Chief Alfred H. Beers of the Grand Army of the Republic announced that national headquarters would move from Bridgeport, Connecticut to Hotel Patten in Chattanooga on September 1. A parade is planned for 10 o clock to honor the reunion.
The Mayd Coal and Coke Co of Sparta Illinois filed in the element court at Belleville Illinois for an injunction to restrain state and local officers of the United Mine Workers from aiding and abetting a strike by paying benefits to striking members.
Rome AK An international brief cites The Journale Ditalia praising Wilson on the Mexican situation with a remark about capacity and quality. The fragment notes a first order standard in its assessment.
A violent typhoon devastates Japan, killing over 60 people and destroying hundreds of bridges and homes. In Tokyo 16,000 houses flooded, rural areas suffered major losses to crops, and a party of 17 children went missing while climbing Mount Koma Ga Take.
Huntington West Virginia August 90 a spirit guide told Mrs Fannie B Marcum wife of Senator James B Marcum that a fortune of 2 to 7 million dollars lay in wait. The tale follows William M Pierson a pioneer who vanished and reportedly amassed Texas lands a silver mine in Denver and mining ventures before dying in Hot Springs Arkansas. The tale centers on a claim that Mrs Pierson Marcum is entitled to half his estate under Texan law despite his wills.
Edmonton Aug 10 Three Fort Simpson trappers G L Des chaniseault Joseph and William Hudson deny Wiljhalmur Stefanson Arctic explorer’s claim to discovering the tribe of blond Eskimo. They say they found Eskimo whiter than whites in a camp of 300 after three weeks and learned of larger tribes along the Arctic shores. Brefanson’s claim reached them as they neared civilisation.
Secretary of War Garrison traveled from Omaha to Paul, Minnesota, for an inspection at Fort Snelling. A program of entertainment was arranged by a joint army business committee.
Hamburg American Line officials reiterated that the Imperator remains seaworthy despite a five hour fire in the after hold provision room. The blaze raged yesterday aboard the steam ship, but officials stressed no damage rendered the vessel unfit for service.
Norfolk, Aug. 2 Uncle Bam will pay twenty dollars for the return of several torpedoes on the southern drill grounds used by battleships during target practice.
Captain Alfred Brown of the Flushing life saving station completed the 22 mile swim from Hattery to Handy Hook after years of failed attempts by long distance swimmers. The feat marks a historic athletic achievement in challenging conditions.
New York police commissioner Waldo credited with exposing a marked money trap worth $150 but the note disappeared before proof of loan could be established. The detective Wikis Fellas remains unnamed in the report.
James J. Townsend, former president of the Chicago Stock Exchange and a prominent figure in Democratic politics, died early today of an illness. He was stricken while at home yesterday.
Colorado Springs reports discuss state funding for nominations and election expenses. Governor Baldwin urges the state cover ballots travel and speaker costs to prevent poverty from hindering candidacy, while lawmakers like Colquitt call the proposal impractical citing personal election costs. M. C. Riley reelected permanent secretary. J. F. Fort named treasurer. Governor O Neal Hunt Hodges and others featured as speakers.
New York reporters note a Cleveland man seeking to prove he is Charlie Ross, the 4 year old seized near Germantown in 1874. Mrs. Mary Morris of Bayerville New Jersey may identify the claimant by a birthmark if it matches, while other leads point to Terrence Rogers and a German named Maggy with Capt. Albert Champion.
Warren C. McCray of Kentland Ind purchases Jack Dud ehy's fancy cattle herd of 420 head at the Iowa State Fair, billing the deal as the largest stock transaction at the exposition. Purchase price not announced but expected above 100000 dollars. The event signals the end of an era for Cudahy’s cattle breeding presence. state fair profits are estimated around 35000 dollars with bids reaching about 32000 dollars by last night.
James White of Iowa County in Des Moines forecasts a fall special session to fix the Coason law if the Supreme Court upholds Judge Brennan declaring it invalid. He says a special session would be certain if red light districts are opened in any city.
Calumet and Mioh workers joined Western Federation of Miners last night pulling out from the Mohawk mine. The shaft is filling with water as no miners are at work in any properties north of Calumet. Strikes and women at the gate worsen tensions as militia parades enter the scene.
Chicago, Aug. A crowd reports that numerous young women will marry ex-Congressman Charles B. Wharton despite his denials before Judge Mahoney. Wharton, asked why he had not wed, said no woman had yet agreed to live in the stockyards area. he has received letters urging marriage, but he remains unmoved, noting a man is only half a man until married.
Governors from 26 states gather in Colorado Springs for the annual conference opening. Secretary of the Interior Lane attends to advise on federal policies amid a program blending serious talks with social events.
Odessa reports a strange tale of mutineers from the Russian battleship Kniaz Potemkin who killed officers and surrendered to Roumanian authorities at Costanza eight years ago. Disguised as monks on Mount Athos they were found in Odessa, with 80 mutineers confessing their part in the mutiny and claiming they avoided Russia by surrendering to Roumania. The Greek monks reportedly aided in their transport, with 6,000 foot ascent and baskets lowering the insurgents from the mount.
Los Angeles Aug 24 Official approval was given to the crusade for the prohibition of boxing in California last night when the county supervisor adopted resolutions declaring this the only means to prevent priso ning fatalities such as the death last Saturday of John Bull Young after a fight with Jess Willard. The sport as now conducted by professional athletic clubs was condemned. Announcement has been made that the initiative law would be invoked at once to bring the matter before the voters of the state.
Indianapolis August 27 Two Indiana National Guard companies are marching orders in South Bend and Elkhart awaiting Governor Halston to move to Mineral Springs race track in Porter county. Report says bookmaking operates openly at the track meeting that opened last Thursday.
Ban Francisco August 7 Judge Van Fieot denied the application of Attorney Charles Hacks for a transfer of venue to Sacramento and ordered trial on an indictment charging subornation of perjury in the Diggs-Cuminott taste case. Diggs legal adviser Maury Digwe after arrest faced the case with new counsel.
Henry Hinse a former Norfolk city official and member of a prominent family shot himself in a downtown Omaha hotel room after learning Barbara Oehechinger registered under an assumed name and was married with a South Omaha family. He said he was heartbroken by the discovery. His brother is a Citizens National Bank vice president. Haase had been married twice, his first wife dead and second divorced. His father Ferdinand Haane was an early Nebraska pioneer with a homestead dating from 1867.
Tayloraport Ky Aug 24 William Zurelbry one of Tayl orport's oldest citizens saved Lewis Phillips from drowning. Phillips later returned with a rifle and killed Zurelbry, then fled across the Ohio River as a posse fired at him.
Aberdeen Aug 26 a large concrete Hugger Transfer building burned last night causing about 40000 in losses with insurance under half. Horses and running stock were saved but much household furniture and wagons stored on the second floor were destroyed. Fire is believed to have started in the hay loft.
Washington August two. Treasury McAdoo reports apportionment of sixty million dollars to back a national bank system aiding movement and marketing of crops. Total allotted to date forty six and a half million, with twenty four point seven million to western banks and twenty one point eight million to southern states and DC. Western states recipients include California with nineteen million, Colorado with one million, Nebraska with one point one million, Missouri six million, Minnesota two million, Kansas six hundred sixty thousand, Indiana one million sixty thousand, Iowa one point six million, and Oklahoma one hundred sixty thousand among others with designated depositaries and representatives listed.
Council Bluffs Ia Aug 27 A concession employee named Louie Hertsberg was bathing at Lake Manawa when he was swept out by a dredge and could not swim ashore He lived in Omaha.
Corry Pennsylvania August 37 Freeman no larger of Kerrtown near Meadville was taken to the Warren asylum brooded over the affair of Harry Thaw fearing Thaw would have to return to Matteawan the case stirred local nerves and prompted debate about justice and mental health treatment.
Washington. D C Aug 27 Senator Norris introduced an add on to the tariff bill proposing a new inheritance tax. The plan would tax estates over 50 million with rates rising to 76 percent, a $60,000 exemption, then 1 percent on the next 60,000 and higher brackets stepping up to 75 percent.
Leper George A Hartman escaped from the quarantine camp south of St Louis for the second time in under three weeks. The incident highlights the city’s struggle with a rapidly growing population while unable to expand the quarantine facility.
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