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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
7
Jerome to start country wide probe affecting Mutual and New York Life. Forgeries in election lead to policy holders' committee withdrawing watchers claiming fair play is impossible due to fictitious names.
Paul Morton, president of Equitable Life Assurance, spoke at the Auditorium hotel in Chicago to western agents. He urged a clean, honest, conservative policy, claimed extravagance is ended across branches, and stressed pursuing prudent practices for success. Forty five agents from Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, Minnesota, the Dakotas, and Nebraska attended.
The International Policy Holders Committee plans to sue to overturn last fall’s elections at New York Life and Mutual Life, seeking criminal prosecutions for officers and agents involved. District Attorney Jerome will act after the Thaw trial, with state and national prosecutors asked to present evidence to grand juries.
Havana reports growing view that U S occupation will last at least another year. Taft advocates census before elections and suggests a preliminary municipal vote to test election law, with consultations with Governor Magoon President Roosevelt and party liberals and conservatives.
Chicago April 11 The Journal reports the $173 000 theft from the United States sub treasury is explained an alleged thief described as a Negro scrub woman is in custody and agents seek to trace the missing pipes with her help.
In Topeka Kansas the Interstate Commerce Commission heard arguments over railroad rate discrimination as farmers merchants and shippers press for fair compensation. Evidence showed railroad line valuations at about six thousand dollars per mile and auditors confirmed filings used for taxation becoming part of the record.
Jefferson City April 11 Governor Folk commuted the death sentences of Mrs. Aggie Myers of Kansas City and Frank Hottman of Higginsville to life in prison for the 1904 murder of Clarence Myers. Both are to be sent to the state penitentiary. Myers to Clay county jail and Hottman to Kansas City jail.
Representative John Sharp Williams of Mississippi urges that each country fund a substantial salary for Hague court members, extend their tenure, and bar them from legal work for nations while serving to attract top international lawyers. Columbus opinion cites no legal way to fund a direct presidential or senatorial primary at public expense.
Chicago April 11 The real reason for New York s antipathy to the Strauss opera Salome has been revealed Mme Olive Fremstad says the opera is fine but J Pierpont Morgan allegedly stopped it for not being pretty claiming he owned enough stock to end the production and he acted to suppress Salome
Rome reports two mild earthquakes in Calabria and large religious processions near Mount Vesuvius. Thousands attend the processions as the Madonna statue, believed to sweat during the calamity, is paraded by clergy and officials. A riot erupts at Nocera Inferiore over claims of a second Madonna statue opening and closing its eyes.
Dr. Tafel recounts meeting the Dalai Lama in a monastery near the Chinese frontier after disguising himself as a native. He describes the recluse as a small, pockmarked Tibetan with a light mustache and notes the exchange of gifts during the January meeting.
In Spokane on April 11 officers of the typographical and pressmen unions announce they will withdraw delegates from the Spokane Central Labor Union and seek a ruling from Samuel Gompers of the AFL. They challenge the local body’s unseating Rev W J Hindley of Pilgrim Congregational Church as a fraternal delegate amid Bartenders union objections. Hindley’s ouster is described as one of the first acts of its kind by a national labor group. The bartenders claim Hindley, while pro labor, sided against their interests.
The American Birth Insurance Society, aimed to pay 150 to 200 dollars per birth, has fallen to receivers as Boston authorities seek court guidance on 7000 dollars on hand. The group started two years ago but could not keep up with payouts.
New York April 11 Eilmer Is. Smathers will retain the gold cup won by his horse Major Delmar in the race with Lou Dillon in 1904 as the jury verdict in the Memphis Trotting Association suit holds.
Money on steady terms in New York on April 9 with rates at 1 1/2 percent. Prime mercantile paper quoted around 6 6 4 6. Sterling exchange remains heavy at 4.85 45 for remittances and 4.81 95 for demand.
The article discusses potential damming of the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers, warning that a colossal structure could fail and wash away wooden bridges and flood the PA rail line. It warns that regardless of stance the gorge would divert water toward the mainland, risking massive property loss and thousands of lives without warning.
Stamford report details the escape of heiress Miss Giles Gamble McClanahan from New Canaan with friends and nurse. Dr. C H Scoville and attorney H A Herold arranged a Connecticut pursuit and return to New Canaan where she is guarded. Scoville plans probate action to commit her to a sanitarium.
Chicago April 10. A sensational ad claims merchants must not extend credit to Mrs John E. Dean without written consent. The note is signed by John E. Dean, a millionaire, and targets Mrs Dean and daughters Marion and Evelyn, in a bid to curb alleged extravagance and limit charges on State Street accounts.
New York reports a travesty on a Bloomfield Center trolley stop where Dolly Gray danced up to a dea con, kicked off his hat and those of several men. A policeman arrested her and observers noted a dramatic hair color change after the wig came off.
Washington reports ex-commissioner Gene Ware of Topeka once famed for issuing orders in verse has applied for a pension under the new act. He seeks $12 a month citing a Topeka girl whose brother serves in the Philippines, with Davenport teasing a verse reply but approving the pension. The piece notes many rich pensioners and the secrecy surrounding lists of recipients under the new law.
Freeland Pa April 10 William Gower a 66 year old carpenter and Mrs Mary Strause were married at the bride’s daughter home. Gower after losing his wife in a Lehigh river drowning and being rejected by four local widows in one week finally wed Mrs Strause, a great grandmother.
Springfield April 10 Attorney Stead in an opinion to Governor Deneen doubts Illinois can sue 12 H Harriman and associates for alleged railroad manipulation. If charter is revoked stockholders would bear losses as Harriman interests sold many shares. Stead suggests the road or stockholders seek civil remedy, while reserving action if further inquiry shows state relief is possible.
In New York on April 10 a Pittsburg cobbler Ellmore is credited with a chemical method to treat coal ashes for longer burning. Leander Hammond, a carpenter, says he has burned coal dust saturated with the secret chemical in his stoves and claims one ton could heat a house for a year.
The first class firemen will receive 295 dollars per day for ten hours with overtime at rata. The top rate rises to 4.15 per day in passenger service. A minimum daily rate for under 16 hours of work is 2.25 dollars, 2.50 for longer runs. An extra 16 cents per day is added for tremen engines carrying certain loads. Firemen will be relieved from engine cleaning duties. The raise mirrors recent conductor and trainsmen increases.
Newcastle Indiana April 10 within two months Superintendent Van Nuys will accept a limited number of patients at the state epileptic village near the city. Initially those with lower affiliation able to work to aid development will be admitted. A $25,000 appropriation is available and furniture is being installed for two completed buildings. Fifty patients can be cared for with current facilities.
San Francisco April 10 Abraham Ruef aims to prove in court that he acted as counsel for restaurant operators for two years at a nominal 5000 dollar salary. His attorneys claim the contract extends beyond Mayor Schmitzs administration showing standard attorney client relations not political coercion. Prosecution says Ruef and Schmitz used political ties to pressure restaurant keepers into paying the retainer.
A steamer brings news that Puerto Cortez has fallen and Ceiba, Honduras, is in Nicaraguan hands. Advices from Commander William F. Fullman say Ceiba was seized April 3 by Nicaraguan forces. American ships protected interests and agreed not to bombard Puerto Cortez.
Berlin April 10 The Deutsche Zeitung reports Gottfried Keller the German poet wandered after an all but clear celebration for a book. He asked a little boy for the poet’s home and was told you are Herr Gottfried Keller.
General Manuel Lizadro Barrillas ex-president of Guatemala was assassinated in Mexico City when a 17 year old assailant boarded a street car and stabbed him twice. The killer, named Jose Estrada from Cecos Guatemala, was captured and Guatemala colony members suspect he was a paid assassin.
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