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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1906
Page
5
Naples reports a brutal eruption with ashes raining on the city and a market collapse in Monte Oliveto killing many and injuring hundreds. Rescue efforts surge as villas near Ottajano evacuate and soldiers aid survivors amid widespread panic and fear.
Maxim Gorky spoke aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse about Russia’s crisis. He criticized elections under the present system, warned about famine in more than twenty-two provinces, and urged a federation to unite diverse nationalities. He named Witte as a corrupt figure and praised peasant leaders in the revolt.
A Commerce and Labor Department report shows Cuba as the second major trading partner in the Americas for the United States in 1905. It lists Canada and Brazil among large partners, details US imports to Cuba and exports from the US, and notes a notable rise in rice shipments to Cuba from 1904 to 1905.
Evidence of ballot manipulation emerged in Omaha revealing efforts to boost city clerk Etbourn’s reelection and to reduce rival A T Hennings mayoral bid. Investigators suspect tampering occurred after ballots left election judges, either during transport or in the city clerk’s custody.
Cambridge April 10. Professor Nathaniel S. Shaler, eminent geologist and dean of the Lawrence Scientific School, died today from pneumonia.
Washington reports from Cincinnati indicate Representative Nicholas Longworth faces a tough race for re election with Theodore Horstman challenging him. Longworth's ties to the Cox machine and Taft influence create a split among reform Republicans and independents as Mrs Longworth may campaign for him with uncertainty over Senator Foraker's stance.
San Francisco April 12 The Evening Post reports strong belief that dutiable goods valued around 750000 were smuggled ashore from the battleship Oregon before she sailed for Bremerton An order delays every worker aboard while customs officials investigate The Oregon was to depart but sailing orders delayed it then officers and crew were told to prepare baggage for inspection The Post notes receipts for 2890 packages from Wells Fargo Co and shipping bills for 1600 trunks then speculation of hurried ashore goods persists Inspection continues with seizures of silk curios china sets and ivory at a local freight shed and telegraphs sent to intercept suspicious packages
Three floors of a five story Liberty avenue structure collapsed during razing in Pittsburg. Two workers were removed with minor injuries while about five men and a team of horses remained buried. Most laborers were foreigners.
Dr Irwin in charge of Philadelphia quarantine confirms bubonic plague cases on the steamer Burrsfield from Bombay. Four Lascars remain in quarantine at Reedy Island hospital after two sailors died and were buried at sea. Doctor Anderson inoculated a guinea pig with pus from infected men, which died within a day, illustrating plague symptoms.
Evangelist Mansley Wilson urged careful spouse selection at Gospel church in Cleveland on April 12. He warned against marrying a chatty or spendthrift spouse and advised examining a prospective partner’s tongue and family habits. He urged choosing a mate to fit one’s profession and cautioned against reforming drinkers by marriage. He noted a wife is not a mother-in-law.
Washington April 11 Commander in Chief Tanner of the Grand Army of the Republic issues the annual Memorial day address urging May 30 observances. He recalls Lincoln and Appomattox, calls for decorations, school involvement, and reading Lincoln’s Gettysburg lines at exercises, noting national unity.
Edward Blackburn treasurer of the Wichita Stock Yards company was arrested in Wichita Kansas on the charge of embezzling two hundred six thousand dollars from the company this afternoon.
In Pittsburg a mother testifies that for her 14 year old daughter's schooling she lived a life of sin and warns she will kill herself and the girl if custody is granted to the father. Ruth Walters collapses as the mother recounts her tale during a habeas corpus hearing involving William J. Watters of Portland Oregon.
Explosions on Highth Ninth and Tenth avenues injure a dozen people and cause thousands in damage as manhole covers are lifted. Investigators link the blasts to garage owners washing gasoline and naptha refuse oils into sewer openings along Broadway avenues and nearby streets.
In New York on April 1 plans for a national Catholic young men association are approved by Cardinal Gibbons and leading Catholics. Support comes from Mayor Duane of Chicago Justice McKenna and others. A million dollar trust fund is suggested as the foundation. A national committee will be formed in Baltimore at the cathedral centennial close.
Vienna April 11 Count Apponyi new minister of worship says the Hungarian cabinet was formed on universal suffrage and all other questions will be reserved for a parliament elected on this basis No part of the coalition program has been abandoned.
The Chicago street railway case, testing the citys power to compel the removal or lowering of the Tuner under the Chicago river at Van Buren street, was decided today by the supreme court against the Company. Justices Tailer Brewer White Melkenna dissented from the decision.
The Navy Department received a cablegram from Commander Southerland dated Monte Christi San Domingo reporting a satisfactory settlement at Samana bay reached by the efforts of Horace Yasques. The trouble is over and all is quiet elsewhere. The Paduculs 6 here.
Frank McVea alias William Burns who escaped Mantorville jail has been captured on a farm west of Denison. He was identified by a Grand Jury man and will be sent to Stillwater to serve his life sentence for killing Marshal Ole Haven. Mrs Scripture finds him buried in hay. reward $500 to Scripture.
Ignacio Guerra, now in San Francisco, travels America with $100,000 to spend. The miner, his wife, four daughters, and a son plan to head east after selling a gold claim for $900,000 cash plus an interest in the claim.
Berlin informs that the German government proposes adjournment of the second Hague Peace Conference to avoid clashing with the Red Cross Berne Rio Janeiro conference and the all American congress in Rio Janeiro on the same dates.
Jefferson City Missouri April 9 11 report says Attorney General Wadley attended by two Kansas City physicians announces Hadley has pleurisy not in danger after consultation with doctors.
Washington April 9 General Russell A Alger former secretary of war and Michigan senator is gravely ill at his Washington home. He suffers from valvular heart disease and recovery is not expected with only immediate family allowed to visit.
Gov. William T. Cobb opened the state campaign at a Deering Republican club dinner in Portland announcing his bid for re election. He tied the Sturgis law to prohibition enforcement and warned the GOP faces a crisis after twenty five years of dominance citing recent city election results. He urged the party to stand by the law even if it costs victory.
Nearly a hundred Jewish societies with about 15 600 members attended the meeting in New York state to unite under a federation. A resolution calls for close ties among Jewish groups nationwide and aims to improve physical intellectual and social conditions, with Major Kaufman Mandel as chairman.
Boston April 11 Robert G Proctor private secretary to United States Senator Cabot Lodge was arrested on embezzlement charges and released on 500 bail The accusation states Proctor embezzled 225 dollars from John Bestgen of Quincy in October 1904 Bestgen says the money was given as a republican campaign contribution
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