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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1907
Page
5
Denver leaders report progress on the new rate law for live stock transit. They urge shippers to file complaints with the Interstate Commerce Commission to claim damages for slow rail service and car shortages.
In Marion Indiana Arthur M Peters of Indianapolis and Lor Kepler of Marion declared themselves husband and wife after her parents objected to a license due to her being seventeen The move followed Indiana law on common law marriage and a Supreme Court view affirmed the valid status when both parties under eighteen consent and cohabit publicly
Ormond Florida January 24 racing opened the fifth annual international automobile tournament with four events. Blakley won the five mile standing start in a seven horsepower gasoline car in four minutes twenty five seconds. Marriott took the five mile flying start open to all weights and powers in a three horsepower steam car in three minutes forty four and four fifths seconds. W R Files won the five mile match race between a thirty horsepower steamer and a seventy horsepower gasoline car in three minutes fifty one and one fifth seconds. Durbin won the mile touring car event in a steam car in fifty three and two fifths minutes.
Nevada Iowa Jan 24 J C Williams of Inland Construction under indictment for embezzling 2500 after cashing a payroll draft was brought back to Boone promised partners to settle and then escaped sheriff believes he fled to Salina Kansas and officers there have been notified The indictment remained undisclosed but leaked today
Witnesses describe a Seattle hearing where lumbermen allege they paid railroad workers to place cars on tracks. Charles Patton of the lumber company cites discrimination in Tacoma car distribution and a $10 car price claim. The inquiry covers car shortages, causes from the November flood, and broader industry impact on eastern Washington farmers and berry growers.
Washington D C January 24 the senate approved the compromise Foraker resolution authorizing the military affairs committee to investigate the Brownsville incident on August 1 and 14. The measure followed daily consideration and multiple votes on alternatives, with no recorded vote on the final approval.
In Terre Haute Indiana a Wabash river levee break near Taylorville widened to flood miles of countryside. About 1000 homeless remain without food clothing or shelter. A Taylorville woman, driven from her bedroom by floodwaters, found refuge in the attic and gave birth while helping flood victims.
The Southern Pacific and Western Pacific sign a deal transferring a 280 mile right of way through Nevada to the Gould interests, enabling a major railroad access arrangement.
In a contempt case Sheriff Shipp and others charged with complicity in the lynching of a Negro in Chattanooga Tennessee the U S Supreme Court ordered twenty eight defendants to appear before the federal district court and give personal recognizance for trial.
Chicago Jan 24 The jury in the piracy trial of C B P Sher president of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters has reported a disagreement and has been discharged. The jury had been out for fifty five minutes.
Cable from Rev John R Hykes at Shanghai reports famine in China with 1 25 million starving in cities 3 million in one district and refugees flooding urban areas The Shanghai Missionary Association urges famine relief through all churches and places relief in the hands of missionaries as a pivotal chance to convert China by charity
A mass meeting in Carnagie Lyceum labeled the U S government equal to Russia in failing to protect women and child workers. Speakers compared progress with Britain in 1844 and urged Congress to fund a $300000 federal investigation into child labor practices. Dr E T Devine presided and criticized Roosevelt for opposing federal legislation.
Multiple states report new U S senators today with elections in Springfield and St. Paul. Cullom won renomination in Illinois, while Cullom led in the House vote. Alabama reelects Morgan and Pettus in joint session. Kansas selects Curtis to succeed Benson. New Jersey shows a deadlock after first ballots.
Daily Mail correspondent reports Shah of Iran orders telephone lines from palace to a public square to hear grievances. His majesty invites subjects to use the new contact to reach him directly.
The Hague reports a devastating tidal wave south of Atchin on January 11. Simnalu Island is practically engulfed and about 1,500 people are believed dead. Daily strong earthquakes continue to strike the region.
Olean New York January 24 ex Governor Higgins rests after a difficult night as reports say he is seriously sinking with heart trouble.
In Hopkinsville Kentucky a woman declared insane and requested admission to the Western asylum for treatment after stating her mind was impaired. The court of Judge Breathitt ordered commitment. The subject, Miss Jackson, had previously been admitted to the institution at age 16 and discharged two years ago. She has no relatives to care for her and voluntarily sought admission.
In Beechworth Victoria police searched the cellar after Mrs Pratten died in the street. Jars found hidden in the cellar contained souvenirs totaling 15 200 dollars, increasing the estate value to 22 038 dollars with more likely to be found. The granddaughter of the deceased, a former hat factory worker, is the sole heiress, with the estate believed worth 40 000 dollars.
Frederick Starr, University of Chicago anthropologist, reports from Africa that many women are noted for beauty and distinctive body markings. He describes tattooing and artificial coiffures as striking features, including a tribe marking resembling a nose bridge that extends up the forehead. He sees these markings as expressions of artistic ideals.
Washington D C January 23 Tea will probably replace coffee in the army subsistence if Col onel Stalery Havard assistant surgeon general in the United States army recommendation is adopted Observations from his time with the Russian army in Man dated It is the practice of the English Russian and Japanese armies Haward found tea superior to coffee because it is easier to transport preserve and prepare and can be drunk without any disagreeable after effects.
In a Brooklyn court trial, stable hand John Buntling admitted collecting about two pounds of live horse hair for switches used by colored belles. The case drew attention to cruelty concerns as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals probes cruelty to supply high society vanity. Buntling received thirty days in jail.
Franklin K. Lane, interstate commerce commissioner, opened an inquiry in Seattle into the Harriman merger and the Northwest rail car shortage before a distinguished assembly of railroad officials.
Blissfield Mich Jan 23 One train man was killed and several passengers injured when an eastbound Lake Shore passenger train ran into an open switch at Riga colliding with a freight train, derailing and overturning all cars.
A wave of reform measures sweeps ten states, pushing anti-railroad laws, 1- and 2-cent fares, general primary elections, and eight hour workdays for railroad workers. Other moves include liquor regulation, pure food laws, child labor limits, and direct election of senators. States like Kansas, Arkansas, Missouri, Indiana, Illinois, and Nebraska push varied anti cartel, anti pass, and taxation reforms amid broader efforts to curb corporate influence and modernize state governance.
A heated senate session centered on Senator Tillman’s satirical minstrel show analogy and later apology to Senator Carmack. Debate touched on Spooner’s race remarks and the Brownsville affair, with a compromise resolution on troop dismissal issues. The day closed with ad journment at 6 15.
Washington D C Jan 23 An agreement was reached by republican senators on a substitute resolution in the Brownsville matter It will be introduced by Senator Foraker and is said to win the unanimous support of the party The text will be public only when offered in the senate It aims to avoid ruling on the president's authority to discharge the negro soldiers and pairing with Lodge the senate majority.
The article describes North Dakota at mercy of elements with extreme conditions. Snow and floods cripple the Great Northern road and Soo Line rail operations. Tracks are buried, branches abandoned, and movement nearly halted as efforts focus on clearing lines amid ongoing storm damage.
Jamaica's governor Swettenham faces possible recall after a disputed letter to Rear Admiral Davis amid tensions over the Mingston incident. British ministers voice cautious assent to U S American courtesy, while the affair sparks calls for apology or disavowal.
Chicago report states Mrs. Charles Yerkes learned of sister Mrs. Clara Alice Moore Dolan’s death only via undertaker calls. Dolan died of pneumonia at a four room flat behind 12 West Orne Hundred and fourth street. Dolan’s half sister Certrude Ube and five children were present. Dolan’s husband disappeared from the building.
In Hannibal Missouri on January 28 Rev Jackson of Park Methodist Church joined Henry Bush of Clark County and Mollie Clark of the city in marriage. Bush is over 62 and the bride over 50. They met at school and grew closer as years passed. The tale includes a prior engagement and widowhood for both sides.
Rome reports Luigi Perrini, long sought for impersonating Count Alfredo Perrino of Ulloa, was arrested in Milan under odd circumstances. He posed as the count in Rome and Milan, bought jewels and cars on credit, then vanished. While detained, his hair and beard shifted revealing his identity as the missing Perrini.
In Atlanta Georgia on January 23 Miss Fannie Scott a 14 year old eighth grader from Walker Street School announced her marriage to Walter F Brown aged 19. The event prompted her to leave school and the community reacted as records were broken by the union.
Chicago markets note a ten percent discount on New York Exchange units as of January 28. Traders monitor prices and assess impact on financial activity across sectors.
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