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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1908
Page
5
News from Boyertown Pennsylvania details a devastating January fire at the Rhoades opera house. The death toll reached 170 with many injured as rescuers battled cold, collapsed floors, and panicked crowds fleeing burning seating areas.
Cable from Sir Thomas Lipton reports from Salve Island Ceylon that the Associated Press article is untrue and premature noting size as no object. The message also states Ernesto Nathan is Rome’s first Jewish mayor, born in England and a former grand master Mason.
Charles Jackson 44 nephew of Joseph Jefferson, a noted character actor, hanged himself in his Hotel Genard room after eight months of idleness and fear of dismissal from The Witching Hour second company rehearsals in Chicago. He had become anxious after stumbling through lines at a recent rehearsal and faced an uncertain future.
Washington January 16 Colonel Goethals chairman Isthmian canal commission and chief engineer of construction told the House committee on interstate and foreign commerce that gates and dams were discussed but no definite method of construction adopted. He said the building of the canal is progressing more satisfactorily than he had expected.
Vancouver council votes to seek city solicitor opinion on power to disarm the Japanese amid an intolerable condition. Alderman McMillan calls for action to curb unrest and protect residents.
A letter addressed to the man who wears the tallest hat in Bristol has been correctly delivered in the English city.
Samuel V. Prouditt of Iowa, previously the first assistant attorney in the interior department's office, has been appointed assistant commissioner of the general land office in Washington.
Representative Adolph A. Sabath proposes a 25 percent tax on dowries and marriage settlements by US citizens to non citizens to curb costly marriages. He cites $900 million drawn from American families since the Astor era. Representative Hull plans an amendment to tax transfers upon divorce or desertion.
President Roosevelt urged Congress to support U S representation at the Quito Ecuador exposition planned for August 10 1909 marking the 100th anniversary of Ecuador independence and called for appropriate action to celebrate the milestone.
The Senate committee on the judiciary authorized its chairman Senator Clark of Wyoming to appoint a three member subcommittee to which all measures referring to prohibition may be referred.
Senator Dick introduces a joint resolution to place Isle of Pines under U S governance until Congress acts or a Cuba treaty is reached. The president would direct military judicial and civil affairs on the island.
Washington reports a new member recounts his first White House reception. He had only shaken hands earlier, but the president greeted him warmly and remembered him as he reached the head of the line after two hours of handshakes. The new member wonders how the president kept track.
Washington report states John H. Bankhead of Alabama was sworn in as United States senator to fill the vacancy left by the late Senator Morgan.
London reports Queen Alexandra rebukes King Edward for his circle and travel plans. She objects to his Biarritz and Marienbad associations and the hotel Weimar parties, fearing loss of touch with the aristocracy. The king aims for social diversion despite her protests.
Twelve men armed with Krag Jorgensen rifles guard Wleminsburg Kentucky and turnpikes to avert Night Riders attack. Tobacco warehouses continue receiving. city council orders buyers to stop purchases. Anonymous threats say O Mauser of American Tobacco must leave by January 27 or warehouses will be burned.
Admiral Evans Pacific bound battleship fleet reaches Rio de Janeiro after a two week 2000 mile voyage from Port of Spain. Brazilian fleet and Yankton tender meet them, flags fly, and a drill aids contribute to a smooth arrival.
Mary Marino of East 134th Street dies after being blown under a Fifth Avenue cross street car while carrying her 15 month old child. The infant clung to her chest as bystanders watched. the baby’s feet may be amputated. Husband Anthony Marino, with the car’s crew, mourns at the scene.
A blaze at the Union station annex on Union avenue destroyed the annex building housing mail, express offices, and Y M C A rooms. The Union station itself was saved after a fierce effort as firemen fought flames starting from crossed electric wires at 4 o'clock. Loss near a quarter million dollars with extensive mail and express matter burned.
Fairhaven Conn January 15 James M Moore 63 formerly of Brooklyn died during his wife's funeral. Doctors attributed his death to a broken heart as the service proceeded.
Secretary Taft has pledged to withdraw from Cuba in early spring 1909, sending a letter to the president with Governor Magoon’s annual report. The message reflects a liberal stance with other people's money remark.
Harrisburg January 15 The illness of James M Shumaker Johnstown former superintendent of grounds and buildings is used by the defense to seek continuances in the trial of 14 alleged state graft ers in Dauphin county court January 27 Prosecution resists delays arguing Shumaker can testify and other defendants require the trial proceed Furniture case No 239 tops list with $493417 80 charged and 30109 40 alleged value overcharges for furniture desks chandeliers bronze standards and marble parts are among the other counts The defense including Harry Sanderson and Wallis Boileau gather data for use in court
Isaac Kushnerowf a 17 year old former messenger is arrested on grand larceny charges in Brooklyn after a four month search. Complainant Walter W. Lee of the National Bank of North America says Kushnerowf collected checks worth hundreds of dollars from a bank and pension bureau before sending a portion abroad. He recounts a globe trotting spree from Boston to London and Leeds ending with a return voyage on the Mauretania.
A Caracas dispatch reports an executive decree annuls the national match monopoly and ends the concession of the National Match Company. The firm is capitalized at 1,000,000 with shares largely held in England.
Paris reports the French government will limit action in Morocco to securing the Algerian frontier and maintaining order at ports per the Algeciras agreement. Admiral Philbert leads 11 ships off the coast and General De Armade commands about 9,000 troops with seven batteries. The article adds a note that any man can find work if he seeks it.
Paris reports a religious war at sea and Mulai Hafid’s proclamation as sultan of Morocco. France and Spain may recognize Abdel Aziz as legitimate. a strong Hafid could divide the country with Hafid interior rule while Abdel Aziz commands the coast, delaying troop withdrawal.
Washington reports indicate talks between the United States and Japan have reached a serious stage with strained relations. Ambassador O Brien has pressed for assurances that Japan will help restrict emigration of undesirable Japanese laborers, while Count Hayashi’s replies dodge the issue. Secretary Root has provided statistics showing immigration has risen since the pledge.
Havannah January 14 Criminal proceedings opened against anarchist paper La Tierra for alleged libel against President Diaz over a Cuban worker Pianas claimed imprisoned at Vera Cruz His wife in Havana says he will be shot by order of Diaz The minister denies the rumor and courts may also prosecute El Despertar Obrero as a result Workers here sent a cable to Diaz seeking facts.
Red Lodge Montana January 14. Dr Pitkann operated on Charles Jonkins a Finnish miner. Absentminded surgeon left two rubber tubes five inches long in the pleural cavity one with a rusty safety pin attached. Jonkins grew weaker after hospital return and the cause was sought.
Omaha on January 14 reports General Manager Holdridge announced immediate layoffs affecting Burlington employees across all departments.
A crowd panic at a Barnsley theater in York England caused a deadly stampede killing sixteen people including several children. Many more were injured as the exit became jammed with panicked concertgoers, though no fire or danger outside.
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