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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1905
Page
5
The Athos arrived at Scotland Lightship after seventeen days late from Jamaica to New York. An engine failure left the steamer stranded, water scarce and sailors mutinous as famine loomed. Passengers report ocean brine boiled for drinking water and a shark bone laden cargo hinted at the perilous voyage.
Edwin E. Conger of Iowa resigns as ambassador extraordinary to Mexico effective October 18, 1905. Roosevelt accepts. succession may go to David E. Thompson, while Loomis likely retires from the State Department. Public correspondence between Conger and the President is published.
J D Standish formerly connected with the Pennsylvania legislature was sentenced in Boston to serve three to six years in the state prison for uttering forged checks. The 73 year old appeared in the superior criminal court after being arrested as he left Trenton jail where he had been confined for forgery and had forged checks in this area four years ago.
The Post reports that the San Francisco Gas and Electric Company has been transferred to Rockefeller interests and a cleanup of department heads has begun. G. Miller is expected to head the agency from now on.
The Des Moines weather bureau notes a week of near normal temperatures with widespread rainfall boosting corn pastures and potatoes. Moisture remains sufficient for the crop if late dryness hits, wind and hail damage are near average, and wheat and oats yields are reported very good.
The Nebraska weather and crop bulletin reports a warm week with 90 plus degree days and average temperatures slightly above normal. Rainfall varied, eastern counties receiving 1 to 3 inches while central and western areas had less. haying and threshing advanced, spring wheat yields look better than expected, potatoes underperform, corn improved and in good condition, fail plowing progressing well.
Washington August 24 The court of inquiry into the Bennington explosion publicizes its findings Secretary Bonaparte releases the opinion attributing the blast to excessive steam pressure from boiler B caused by a closed valve The report holds D N Holland a fireman responsible for shutting the valve Ensign Wade engineer on duty is deemed negligent for failing to ensure valves were overhauled and kept in order and should face a court martial
In Jefferson Wisconsin Frank Hall a farmer and his daughter and son drowned after Hall attempted to rescue a girl from Crawfish river. He submerged after telling his wife I can do no more as his son followed to help and also perished.
Chicago hotel men wholesale butchers and restaurant keepers have formed a combination to fight the beef trust. Two plants are under construction costing 150000 and 360000, with a third planned at 500000.
Chiefs of the five civilized tribes met in Muskogee to declare for separate statehood for Indian Territory. White residents opposed union with Oklahoma. This marks the first collective test by tribal citizens showing readiness for statehood.
Devastation from a Sunday night storm blankets the Twin Cities area from Anoka to Fillmore counties. Reports cite missing family members believed buried under debris, widespread property damage, and maiming. Rail lines and crops suffered, with death toll not yet known.
A tornado sweeping southern Minnesota Sunday night left Foster Nicholson dead in Plymouth church wreckage. Five men reported their homes wiped out and family losses near Lanesboro. James Till is missing, with others from the Danielson Roe Menus Crocker Sanders families not yet found. Search ongoing as thousands of dollars in damage to buildings and crops are tallied.
A letter from F. B. Blakesley of Minneapolis threatens to come to California and kill Dr. F. W. Hatch, superintendent of state hospitals. Blakesley had written to Governor Pardee and Hatch, was detained in an asylum, released over a year ago, and Minnesota authorities are tracing him under Minneapolis police supervision.
Wooster August 24 The Taggart divorce case opened with attorney Sterling contending that Mrs Taggart a non resident of Ohio has no right in court here except to answer her husband s petition He argued the cross petition states no cause of action and no summons was served Judge Eason denied dismissing the cross petition The judge questioned Major Taggart s imprisonment at Fort Leavenworth and demanded proof He noted Christ Hospital Cincinnati records have disappeared and subpoena failed to produce Mrs Thatcher or the hospital books related to Mrs Taggart s illness.
Governor Beckham instructed Adjutant General Yeiser to send state troops from Paducah to Russellville to shield R Fletcher and Guy Lyon from mob violence. The two men, accused of criminal assault on Mary Gladder in May, have been jailed in Bowling Green since then and face trial in Russellville next Wednesday.
The Arctic steamer Terra Nova reached Hull England from Bergen Norway bringing Anthony Fiala of Brooklyn NY leader of the Zeigler polar expedition and his companions on their return to the United States after rescue.
James Marcel Ross, long time steward of steamers and fleets on the Mississippi river, dies at age. He was a cousin of General Ulysses S. Grant.
State department to ask Congress to authorize acceptance of a rich ambassadorial decoration gifted by the Chinese dowager empress. Major Conger, likely returning as special commissioner, would receive a golden star set with amethysts and pearls valued at about $3,000. Mrs. Conger also honored with a similar decoration and portraits from the empress.
Antonio Carraciolo, a young civil engineer, locates his father Giovanni’s murderer, Giorgia Marchette, on Blackwell's Island after a nine year hunt spanning three continents. Detectives confirm Marchette’s presence. Antonio awaits release to pursue a formal requisition for transfer to Italy and revenge for his father.
Tomorrow all north west roads will announce a cut in grain rates under J. J. Hill. The agreement was made three months ago for the coordinated reduction.
A Tientsin dispatch to the Frankfurter Zeitung says an assailant dressed as a soldier attacked the empress of China as she rode to her summer palace through the northwest gate. The guard bayoneted the attacker, and the empress was unharmed.
Sixty two Panama Canal employes arrive on the Finance from Colon and are laid off due to temporary abandonment of work on the Culebra division.
New Orleanian report shows 61 new cases reaching 1 446 to date with 9 deaths and 328 under treatment as of 6 p m Monday. Fatalities include two sailors in the Marine hospital and a case in the French hospital amid ongoing yellow fever concerns and widening foci. A Keokuk area report notes a Greek railroad worker from Natchez developing yellow fever and under quarantine.
Nine persons were killed and about thirteen injured in a collision between a street car returning from Columbia Gardens and a train on the Butte Anaconda and Pacific railway near Butte. Victims were residents of Butte including several women and young girls. the front of the car bore the worst damage. The freight train comprised fourteen cars. conflicting accounts say whether the street car stopped at the crossing.
Madrid reports an interview with Dr IL Jacho, physician to the bishop of Sion and royal family chaplain, saying King Alfonso and Princess Patricia of Connaught’s marriage was declared off during Alfonso’s London visit. King Edward appointed two physicians to assess Alfonso’s health, diagnosing phthisis and signs of insanity, leading to the negotations being broken off.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles completed balloting after a long session starting Saturday night. Milwaukee narrowly won as next meeting place over San Francisco. New officers include Grand Worthy President H D Davis Cleveland and Grand Worthy Treasurer Frank Bering Her ring South Bend Indiana. Grand Trustees Joseph Ellis Minneapolis W N Carr Utown Pa R M Minnehan Chicago M H McNabb Wheeling WV and J J Benedict Buffalo NY.
A clash between Chinese secret societies in New York City's Chinatown last night sent two men to hospital with serious bullet wounds and two more hurt slightly. Police and medical staff treated victims at the scene and at nearby facilities.
New York August 21 Thomas Curtis founder and first president of the American Bowling Congress known as the father of bowling in America dies of typhoid fever at his Brooklyn home at age 79.
Webb Jay sustaining life threatening injuries after a crash at Spenilworth park. The accident occurred near the embankment at the four mile track while Jay raced with Lytle and Burnham. Officials warn the incident could end circular track racing.
Washington August 22. Edwin H. Confer ambassador to Mexico is en route to Iowa from Oyster Bay after meeting with President Roosevelt. He denies reports he will go to China to ease protests against American imports and declines to confirm plans after his two month leave ends.
Pekin reports the American government informed China that talks on a new convention to revise the Chinese exclusion act are halted until the anti American boycott ends. Washington says China will be held responsible for any losses caused by the boycott while Chinese authorities promise action against illegal activities but cannot stop the boycott itself.
Boston Mass August 22 1902 Tax Collector McDonald advertises sale of Thomas W Lawsons Back Bay property for 1902 1908 taxes plus interest and charges unless paid by September 11 The property in Mrs Jeannie A Lawson name includes the Back Bay home stables and some vacant land transferred by her husband years earlier.
Boston report notes Dr. Washington B. Gladden will introduce a resolution at the American Board of Missions meeting in Seattle September 14 to 18. The measure aims to strip executive officers of power to accept gifts and seeks to bar tainted money from any source, targeting John D. Rockefeller amid ministerial opposition.
A Great Northern freight train struck a Columbia garden car at the Butte depot. Ten people killed and many injured including Maggie Harrington and Miss Shaw. A yard engine was switching when the trolley was hit, the car smashed beyond recognition.
St Paul Aug 22 The strike of telegraphers on the Northern Pacific is declared off by President Perham of the Order of Railway Telegraphers. He says the men accepted Northern Pacific terms before the walkout, securing about 20900 dollars per year in additional wages for the workers.
Detroit police report 11 year old John Goodson is under arrest for the murder of 7 year old Hannah McQuade near the city limits. The girl and her sisters were riding in a wagon when Goodson and companions allegedly tried to climb aboard and he fired a Flobert rifle, wounding the child.
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