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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1901
Page
9
A mob captured and burned Alf Wilder, charged with murdering Mrs Caldwell in Grayson County, Texas. The siege spread through Pierce City area with lynchings of several Black residents, arson of homes, and widespread chaos as authorities struggled to contain the mob.
Washington directive states Attorney General Knox rejected a franchise grant to Pania de Les Ferrécesti Hico. The ruling holds the executive lacked tax authority, a power reserved to Porto Rico’s legislative assembly, deeming the proposed exemption void and beyond executive reach.
Detectives hunt for Hayden after a company accounts shortfall of about 20 000 dollars. A warrant was issued on a complaint charging appropriation of funds via a company check. Chaplin notes embezzlement likely between 15 000 and 20 000 dollars, ongoing since August 1, with no location for Hayden yet.
A major refinery blaze swept through the camp this afternoon causing multiple fatalities and injuries. Officials estimate losses at least 500000 with many tanks damaged. wind shifts threaten Station A nearby as fire consumes refined petroleum and benzine. Firemen report uncertain oil quantities and no insurance, with funds drawn from a sinking fund for emergencies. Also reported Currie Minnesota where three children perished and a fourth suffered burns while parents were in the field.
Chicago and Alton Hummer, a fast Kansas City passenger train, wrecked at 12 20 am near Prentisid north of Jacksonville. Eight killed and many injured among train crews. passengers largely escaped with minor injuries.
From Washington comes news of postmaster appointments in Iowa counties including Adama Dix Newton J E Gilmore and Des Moines with resignations. successors include W W Strarks and Herman H H Rieps plus changes in Turner and neighboring jurisdictions.
Pierce City Missouri August 21 Will Godley a black man and another suspect were lynched by a mob soon after dark for the murder of Miss Caselle Wild whose body was found in nearby woods. The mob battered jail doors and hanged two men. a third may be strung up and a woman was seized in the incident.
Two dozen miners were trapped in a lake crib when a collapse cut air and light. After days underground they were rescued when workers heard tapping on a pipe and freed them. They described long darkness and gas sleepiness before escape.
Denver reports state board of equalization raised railroad valuations by about 400 percent after injunctive battles with revenue laws. The aggregate railroad property value climbs toward 126.6 million dollars, with 74.06 million added for buildings and improvements, as counties record the new totals.
Ottoman forces seize Klisabali across the Bulgarian frontier prompting Bulgaria to send the charge d affaires to demand withdrawal within a set time. The action heightens tensions along the disputed border near Constantinople.
Rosa and Fran, two women tied to a Berlin Wall era scam, join a scheme that yields $2340 from panic in Wall Street. Rosa claims a broker connection and $25 weekly pay plus a two month vacation as she explains her earnings. Fran learns she had never been employed.
Aug 21 report says William Jennings Bryan will not attend the Democratic banquet in Omaha. He refuses to affiliate with New York figures David Hill and Henry Watterson and declines to allow Hill to speak. Bryan is on a Wyoming fishing trip and cannot be reached for days to give his side.
A soldier was killed and six others injured when a head wound and other injuries occurred at an artillery target area just across the river from Junction City on a military reservation. An ambulance crew rushed to the scene. A defective fuse is suspected.
Chicago and South Omaha report hog and cattle receipts with mixed to steady to higher prices. Hogs range from about 5.60 to 6.40 in Chicago and 5.50 to 6.40 in other markets. Cattle show steady to firm with tops near 6.25 and lambs around 4.25 to 5.25. Kansas City notes cattle receipts around 10,000 with best beef steers steady to higher and feeders around 3.50 to 4.40.
Grain and Provisions scene shows cash quotes with flour dull yet steady at 92 0e per barrel, flax seed at 1.82 for No. 1 and 1.64 for No. 1 northern, prime Timothy seed 5.25, contract grade Clover 10, pork 14.05 to 14.10, lard 8.75 to 8.77, butter steady around 14 01 to 14 02, eggs steady at 14 1/2 to 14 3/4, cheese firm at 2 white. Minneapolis wheat cash 63 44 to 64 4c, Sept 65e, Dec 104c on track. No 1 hard 71c, No 1 northern 69c, No 2 northern 70c.
Paducah Ky Aug 21 a Golconda steamer plying the Ohio between Paducah and Elizabethtown Ky was struck by a squall as it entered Crowell's landing and overturned in ten feet of water. Sixteen dead reported, survivors say seventeen to twenty perished. Captain Jesse Bauer and Pilot E E Teck swam ashore and aided others. The disaster occurred during supper, many women in cabin were unreachable. A list of names follows. Survivors reached Paducah aboard the Mary N.
Cold, perilous night at sea leads to multiple rescues and a fatal berg encounter. Passengers and crew endure exhaustion but are saved after continuous hard work. Reports detail losses including Klondike gold dust totals and vessels involved. Preston and wife connected to the wreckage are mentioned with long-standing family ties.
A large blaze at the Atlantic Petroleum plant in Point Breeze southwest Philadelphia damaged several oil tanks and caused multiple injuries. Firemen battled the flames around 12:20 with ambulances called for injured workers. Loss is estimated at about a million dollars as investigators work to learn full details of the incident.
General MacArthur discusses progress in the Philippines, praising civilian reforms in Manila and noting ongoing operations against insurgents in the north. He cites improved municipal governance, sanitation efforts, and the need for security as American forces maintain a large, effective presence to deter criminal bands and restore movement freedom. The commander plans further reporting from Washington after returning from the region.
New York August filing shows Mrs. Annie Glidden suing for desertion against Maude Adams actress and her mother. Case cites long separation since 1898 marriage to Glidden, with daughter Maude Adams living with Mrs Glidden at Ronkonkoma. Proceedings set returnable in August.
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