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Newspaper
Laramie County Times
Location
Wheatland, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1912
Page
5
Reports say Kapten Staton with Frank L. Smith assisted by deputies saved a person during a night arrest in New Mexico. Hermann Schion of Brighton announced a departure toward Clay to bring Staton back to Colorado.
A roundup notes Woodrow Wilson funding, Wichita homicide, river and harbor funding pitches, a Idaho juried women’s case, Chicago stock show results, a Los Angeles marriage survey, a Dallas murder acquittal, Nebraska suffrage push, Indianapolis wedding murder tale, Nevada church marriage health rules, and Mexican train rebel attacks near Juarez causing border refugees.
Washington diary notes the National Geographic Society banquet on January 11 and the season's obsession with showing teeth. Republican leaders discuss party reorganization and the war on Democrats, while the War Department ships rifles to Mexican consuls amid Yaqui Indian threats. rivers and harbors plans call for 50 million dollars annual funding and a public works department. President Taft’s offer to move a battleship for a Panama trip is reportedly declined. Britain and the United States reaffirm joint plans.
Foreign reports cover Greek troops defeating Turks at Bog atuio with severe punishment. Saxanoff pushes a bill to establish Russian consulates in Beatile and Honolulu. Japan names Terauchi premier, amid imperial succession tensions. Vatican dispatches urge Catholic visits to Rome. Mexico faces mass prayers as Zapata forces destroy Valle do Bravo for resisting abducting youths. Wilson ends leisure, preps a message to New Jersey Legislature.
Director Bratton of the Bureau of Standards opposed a bill taxing oleomargarine before agricultural committees. A joint commission to probe American tobacco purchases by foreign governments was elected, with Senator Martin chairing. The Adamson bill for a rail valuation commission passed the House, while Taft criticized autonomy for the Philippines. Democrats prepare for consideration in the House.
General notice recounts a remarriage of Dr. Job R. Barker and Mia Barker after twenty-five years apart, Edith St. Clair winning a $22,500 theater contract suit in New York, and Hungarian women filling strikes at an East Toledo foundry with 100 men and boys on strike.
Fifteen teams started in the twentieth annual six day bike race at Madison Square Garden New York. Jimmy Carroll former heavyweight champion died in New York after being struck by a street car. Claude J Rothgeb captain of the Illinois football eleven in 1908 has been offered a coaching position at Ohio State University. J Lichter Illinois swimmer equaled the world's record in Urbana Illinois. Batting honors of the American Association go to Butler of the Manner to official.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson submitted his final annual report to President Taft summarizing sixteen years of farm and national wealth growth. He notes farm wealth rising from 4 billion to 9.582 billion and overall farm production reaching a historic peak amid continuing prosperity and agricultural advancement through colleges, experiment stations, and press support.
Regents seek General Assembly funding to build a new medical school near the county hospital in Denver and to cover running costs for the next biennium. The plan includes completing Macky auditorium and several campus buildings while expanding facilities for laboratories and the dispensary.
President Taft issued an executive order approved by the civil service commission to place more than 20,000 skilled navy yard workers in the classified service. The move affects toolmakers electricians masons machinists moulders and ordnance men while below skilled grades are not affected. Two eligible lists will be prepared and new appointments follow normal procedures. no employees are said to be displaced.
Greece nears formal adherence to the armistice as a diplomat notes Greece gains nothing from prolonging hostilities for Janina. An independent Albania would block Janina and the Allies would likely cede the province to Heliones.
An extensive government supervision system over wireless telegraphy will take effect next Friday, four months after the law's enactment. San Francisco and Seattle will be among the divisional headquarters.
Hauignel M. Pachidio dies at San Rafael hospital from injuries reported as the result of a blow. Police say Benjamin Chacon delivered the blow after a quarrel near the county district. The incident follows a dispute in the area and is under investigation.
A college announces a class day program for next June featuring a production as a highlight. Students, faculty, and guests are invited to attend the events and enjoy the campus showcase.
The State Canvassing Board completes official vote canvass for all state officers presidential electors and Legislature. The list includes Senate members from Albany Converse Crook Lander Sheridan and others and House Members from Albany Laramie Natrona Carbon Crook Converse and more with party affiliations noted.
Mrs Meldrum proprietor of the Paradise Ranch summer resort boasts of killing a three point buck during the hunting season. The event highlights her hunting success and the resort's rustic appeal.
The Rainbow Oil and Gas Company, a local group, reports a well near Kayces reaching about 1,200 feet and showing strong indications of oil flow.
People living south and east of Meeteetse near Gooseberry creek petition officials to establish a Worland to Dickie mail route covering about fifty miles.
With winter and reduced work, Medicine Bow National Forest officers announce the annual campaign against coyotes to curb their numbers and protect livestock and game.
Mrs. J. F. Fitzgerald has earned a pharmacist license from the State Board of Pharmacy. A graduate of Presbyterian Hospital Chicago she studied pharmacy at Northwestern College Chicago and is now a resident of Kemmerer.
At a county commissioners meeting a call was issued for the remaining county bonds totaling 15000 dollars. The funds are now available with the county treasurer.
A local W. C. T. U. petitions the City Council to enact drastic saloon legislation or submit the ordinance to a popular vote. The move aims to curb alcohol saloons and promote referendums on the measure.
Wyoming notices outline events with dates January 9 to 11 for the forty second annual convention of the National Wood Growers Association in Cheyenne. The item signals a regional gathering and indicates cities and organizational names central to the event.
The State Board of Canvassers released official figures showing Congress and amendment votes. Worland is highlighted as a northwest development signal. statewide 41,202 votes were cast with the amendment losing by 23. Other items note births deaths divorces, oil storage expansions, a shale well, a poisoning case, a murder, and administrative appointments.
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