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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
5
London Jan 14 bulletin states Sir Arthur Conan Doyle had a restless night and underwent an operation for a painful internal affection. The news marks the first public intimation of the procedure affecting the celebrated author.
An explosion at the Lick Branch coal mines in Huntington West Virginia is reported to have killed from 50 to 100 miners with 200 to 300 at work. Rescue teams cannot enter due to intense heat and a fire is feared. The death toll may rise as investigation continues.
In Huntington West Virginia December 28 a mine blast at Lick Branch killed many and left the death toll at 60. The mine was declared safe after the last body was recovered last Friday and work was to resume with a mix of American and foreign laborers including some colored workers.
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor urged supporters to contribute to an appeal against Judge Wright's contempt ruling or consider abandoning the case. He warned against new assessments amid high unemployment and low industrial mood, noting federation funds are nearly exhausted. He cited prior legal costs totaling about 19,000 dollars and described delays sought by John Mitchell for Christmas time.
Mrs Jane Parks Caldwell of Eminence Kentucky says she warned her husband Charles Caldwell on their wedding day that if married life failed after a month she would leave him. After a week she left and sought aid from friend William Milne of Clough Pike Co. Milne brought her to New York where she now stays at 44 West Seventeenth Street. Her husband is a wealthy manufacturer in Eminence. Milne claims his wife knows of the efforts to assist Caldwell.
Cleveland reports Mayor Tom N. Johnson, claiming to be broke after his bank failure, has taken possession of a Knickerbocker apartment on Euclid Avenue and East Eighty Fourth Street. He and his divorced daughter were seen leaving the top floor suite, and the family plans to move into a nine room unit with two baths and a garage stall, while he keeps one of his cars.
Bellingham Washington was shaken by an afternoon earthquake as crowds rushed into streets. The tremor lasted about ten seconds with bricks rattling and plaster falling in some brick structures, but no damage was reported and no aftershocks were felt.
Des Moines Iowa January 13 both houses convened and organized. Democrats named officers headed by C W Miller of Waverly for chairman and Clint Price for sergeant at arms. Republicans backed Feely for speaker with Miller and Drury escorting him to the platform. Senate list includes President Pro Tem James A Smith and secretary S W Neal. House lineup names chief clerk Rush Benedict and staff with many clerks and doorkeepers listed.
A gas explosion at Joseph Leiter’s Zeigler coal mine in DuQuoin Illinois killed 25 miners early yesterday. An Italian youth survived. Leiter led the first relief party and Mrs Leiter aided at the mine mouth. The mine, opened in 1908, had prior fatal blasts in 1905 and labor strife followed soon after.
Miss Charlotte Mansfield sails from London to Cape Town on an 8000 mile journey toward Cairo with 30 native carriers as sole escort. She plans to travel 2000 miles through Central Africa and hopes to meet President Roosevelt at Nairobi. An athletic, experienced traveler, she expects to hunt for meat with rifles and rely on local corn, rice, mealies and fruit for food.
Paris reports Harold S. Van derbilt faces a lawsuit from a muleteer knocked down by his car in the south of France. The claimant seeks a four dollar daily pension while recovering, after Vanderbilt promised support but halted payments as the muleteer’s condition lagged.
Paris reports that the historic Chavainc castle, birthplace of Lafayette, was attacked by fire. Flames menaced relics of the American Revolution stored there, but the danger was averted and the blaze brought under control. French pride in Lafayette’s role in liberty intensified interest in the chateau’s treasures.
Postmaster General Meyer urges Congress to adopt postal savings banks citing foreign experience and potential to mobilize up to 500 million dollars in idle funds. He notes demand from foreigners and Americans, spreads funds via money orders, and argues 2 percent interest preserves local banking competition.
In New York January 13 a professor and a female worker at University Settlement house in Rivington street announced they had become man and wife under the ethical culture society. Dr John L Elliott officiated at a simple legal ceremony at Rev Dr Elliott's home after a brief address on marital obligations.
Washington reports U S trade with Panama over the past five years reached about 66 million dollars. Imports from Panama accounted for roughly six million, while the remainder, about 60 million, represented U S exports to Panama.
Increase of 29 million dollars was approved by the House committee on naval affairs. The plan includes two battleships of 25 000 tons for 19 million, five destroyers for 4 million, three colliers for 3 300 000, four submarines for 2 million, and one submarine surface boat for 400 000.
The past year saw a notable drop in railway casualties among passengers and employees due to reduced traffic. Passenger deaths fell to 165 in 1908 from 410 the year before, while employee deaths in coupling accidents dropped by 20 percent, signaling an improving safety trend.
The Interstate Commerce Commission transmits a 1908 year report to Congress noting railroads faced a general low mood yet posted higher gross earnings than 1905 and 1906. It details earnings, safety appliances progress, and a per mile revenue and expense analysis, with operating costs at 69.91 percent of earnings.
Washington January 13 Judge Daniel Thew Wright, who jailed Gompers Mitchell Morrison, remains unshaken by threats after delivering the decision. Guards were posted at his home and threatening letters arrived, but he refused to accept an escort or be frightened, saying he isn’t afraid to go home in the dark.
Constantinople January 13 reports say the Turkish council of ministers has decided to reject Austria's bid of 2,500,000 pounds Turkish indemnity for the annexation of the provinces of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The number of women employed as stenographers in New York City rose sharply over the past year, reaching about 11,200 workers. The trend reflects expanding clerical work and opportunities for women in the urban labor market.
In Union City Tennessee six night riders were sentenced to hang on February 19 and two others received 20-year terms in the penitentiary. Defense attorneys promptly appealed to the State Supreme Court.
The House votes 1 with Tawney in favor to authorize a five member committee to investigate detective frauds and law enforcement actions this fiscal year. It authorizes stenographers clerks oaths and subpoenas with a $5000 expense allowance. No further action expected from President Roosevelt on yesterday’s resolutions.
Ana Joslyn seeks 50000 dollars from Minnie Irene Magher in a New York case accusing alienation of affections of Alfred R. Joslyn who is in Paris. The suit, tried before Justice Brady with Miss Magher absent in France as Joslyn’s stenographer, notes Joslyn also sues for separation after fleeing to France in 1903.
Annie Irene Magher allegedly charmed the plaintiff's husband by lingering looks, loving gestures, and dinners at hotels. She invited him to wine suppers and used lover's wiles to make him fall in love, praising him as the Adonis she admired.
Dr. K. Stanley of New York sues Mrs. Jeanette Deere Chapman of Moline and Chicago for breach of promise seeking 150000. Attorney Henry Roth says the suit was filed a month ago but service on Chapman has been difficult. The couple had planned a world trip after their wedding before objections raised by Chapman's children ended the engagement.
Carson Neb Jan 12 The board of pardons denied the applications of M R Preston and Joseph Smith two men convicted of the murder of John Silva a restaurant keeper of Soldfield Nev last March Preston convicted of murder and Smith of manslaughter Preston drew national attention last summer when nominated for president on the socialist labor ticket
Waterloo Ta Jan 12 Sam Small s Golden West Magazine edited and managed by the noted evangelist and co worker of Sam Jones will soon be issued at this place where Snail will locate
New York January 12 The Harriman interests forced Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to sell to Southern Pacific two years ago the Santa Fe line in southern Arizona meant to be a connecting link in a new low grade transcontinental route. The revelation comes from the hearing to dissolve the Harriman combination.
In Union City Pennsylvania the jury convicted Garrett Johnson Tid Burton Roy Ranson Fred Pinion Arthur Cionur and Sam Applewhite of first degree murder with mitigating circumstances. Wad Morris and Bob Huffmian were found guilty of second degree murder. Sentences for the six first defendants may be death or life. others face 20 years. The defense requested a new trial. Militia surrounded the courthouse as the verdicts were read and prisoners were taken away.
Rome reports that King Edward plans a covert trip to Rome to offer personal condolences to King Victor Emmanuel for the earthquake. Queen Alexandra may accompany him. The visit is said to occur late February with a Russian czar visit possible in early March after Russian sailors aided Messina.
Atlantic Ga Jan 11 Savannah is in practical secession from Georgia due to prohibition. Governor Hoke Smith plans to send state troops if Savannah and Chatham county do not return to allegiance. State's Attorney Walter Hartridge summoned for a conference to warn enforcement or face troop raids.
Pittsburg report says Miss Catherine Vilsack wed John J. F. Mulcapey, model of heroic statues Power and Strength from the St Louis World's Fair. Sculptor Melva Beatrice Wilson helped arrange the romance, and Vilsack, daughter of Leopold Vilsack, is heir to an estate estimated near six million dollars.
Miss Marjorie Gould, daughter of Mr and Mrs George J Gould, made her debut at a New York society dinner and dance at the Hotel Plaza. Attired in a Grecian American Beauty satin gown, she drew attention amid the Goulds wintering at the Plaza with the 400 noting a new level of elite entertaining.
Webster City Iowa January 11 The Wilson hotel building sustained a $10,000 fire loss early today with the Keela B Kear Y retail cigar distributor at the south annex. Guests escaped in light attire with no injuries reported.
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