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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
7
In Munich on July 26 Miss Nydia, a striking blonde performer, astonished physicians by playing a concerto blindfolded with a black cloth over her eyes. A mirror behind her and a second observer at fifty paces tracked her performance as she slept afterward, and she continued to play requested pieces despite the unusual setup.
Washington July 26. Secretary Wilson issues an order prohibiting women from serving as private secretaries to heads of bureaus and division chiefs in the agricultural department. The move sparks shock among women workers who cite civil service praise and contend women are equally or more efficient than men as government clerks.
Esther Norling a 28 year old bookkeeper was shot and killed as she entered a haberdashery store in uptown Wren New York. Police say Charles Warner her former employer fired multiple shots at store manager A R Spicer during the escape and later wounded John C Wilson who sought $10 from Warner. Warner was knocked unconscious by a truckman and taken into custody.
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania four young women stopped a mob from lynching Charles Jombosky of Hudson after neighbors heard a wife scream. Jombosky was captured, arrested by a constable, and jailed in default of $500 bail as his wife recovered.
In Columbus Indiana on July 26 two rival auto managers George Medlam and E B Raymer fought in the streets using cars as steeds. Medlam and Raymer collided they exchanged blows and Medlam struck Raymer in the eye causing a gash before police halted the brawl.
Charles L. Newcomb, vice president of Nectons Bros wallpaper, swam without trousers and had to go home in a barrel. The incident occurred near a roadside point as he traced a route about half a mile. He later recovered the trousers discarded near a pool with a pasted notice in his possession.
Harrisburg July 26 chemists for the Dairy and Food Commissioner Foust report most Philadelphia soft drinks sold contain coloring matter and saccharine while whiskeys are largely in good shape. About 80 percent of 100 soft drink samples contained saccharine with four-fifths being pops. The commissioner laments lack of law to curb unsafe beverages.
In St Petersburg the appeal of female wrestling eclipses politics as women champions draw crowds to S Rostovsky Ishind. Society ladies haul wooden blocks to view matches while vendors attach mirrors to sticks for shorter spectators. The minister of education travels by car amid a sea of carriages and autos as bouts draw heated comparisons of grips and skill.
William Ellis Corey president of United States Steel returns from Europe aboard La Savoie with wife Mabelle Gilman. He denies resignation of the presidency and states he will go to work this summer. Mrs Corey shows clear interest as he speaks from his stateroom.
Copenhagen reports a national craze for Dr. Hvidhede of Skanderborg who published diet tables claiming 10 cents daily for a luxurious diet, 6 cents for a substantial one, and 2 cents for a frugal year fare. He argues albumen is unnecessary and bread with small amounts of butter or lard suffices, with fruit cheese cereals and vegetables. meat alcohol coffee and tea are banned. He says his family has thrived on this plan and that he rides 33 miles on four cents a day, subsisting on black rye bread cheese and occasional fruit.
Chaplain Harry W. Jones of the Minnesota battleship was to be court-martialed on charges of conduct unbecoming an officer. He claimed resemblance to President Roosevelt after answering a dating ad, admitted charm and Theodore Roosevelt likeness, sent a $2 bill, but the letter was never delivered and returned to the dead letter office.
Chicago July 25 Mrs Jennie Leu burbauer aged 47 was killed by her husband Jozeptwearty who claimed he mistook his wife for a burglar. Police believe the account and have him under arrest.
Geneva July 24. A 70 year old recluse named Lederach left a fortune of about 34 050 dollars after dying in canton Perne Switzerland. He never saw a doctor and had no friends or relatives. Neighbours found his house burned and valuables missing. Authorities note the man lived a solitary life and left no will or heirs.
A nameless young woman helped foil a fatal crash on Jackson Avenue Flushing after a 24 horsepower car struck 12 year old John Mitchell. The driver L B Toplits carried the boy to Dr J I Dick in Flushing as the woman shielded his bleeding head driving to safety. Magistrate Connorton declined to hold Toplitz for examination. The woman said she would depart for Europe the next day.
Laura Ronaldson a wealthy single woman known for music was found dead in her hotel apartment with a bullet wound. A revolver with an exploded cartridge lay nearby and Tschaikovsky’s music was disturbed on the piano, with photographs and jewelry including a diamond ring noted among the room’s contents.
In Batavia Illinois a man known as Brandenburg died during a deadly rail stunt on an electric third rail. He had repeatedly tested fate by balancing on or standing on the live rail while drink impaired. He once drew in youths to join hands for a fatal shock but none followed through. Authorities had jailed him for similar risks before releasing him.
At Melilla Morocco on July 24 a clash unfolds as sultan forces engage the defender from land while a gunboat shells from the sea. The operation progresses with artillery and naval bombardment.
Professor Percival Lowell of the Lowell Observatory reports to Harvard officials that the Maartian double canal, named Gthon, has been photographed in Lampland's observations. The claim notes collaboration and ongoing Martian surface study.
Tecumseh Oklahoma July 24 organized bootlegging in Indian Territory and on reservations thrives with women among the offenders. Federal law bans sales to Native Americans and penalties are severe, yet women persistently traffic liquor. Federal marshal Lega Bennett notes women can evade capture longer and cites cases in Indiana Territory and Sapulpa. Many bootleggers hail from St Louis Kansas City and Port Smith with high prices and nerve. A deputy marshal reports men refuse to testify against women, hindering prosecutions.
In Chicago on July 24, Professor William Lawrence Tower reports giant potato bugs raised at the University of Chicago grow more sensitive to music as they enlarge. The work, backed by Andrew Carnegie, promises a treatise claiming to refute Darwinian theory via the monster insects and their evolution.
Sunbury, July 24. Thomas Shafer who won Mrs William Gilbert through advertising and who had hired a priest here to marry then postponed the ceremony over a walk vs ride dispute today used Kift's milk wagon to take the bride seven miles to Squire Drump's for the wedding. Shafer's mountain home and snake house drew neighbor help as thirty copperhead and blacksnakes were killed near the residence.
Chicago July 24 The newest fashion accessory is a modern halo for women. Lightweight gold circlelets with silver filling fasten at the back and hover over the hair like a saintly aura. Diamonds may enhance the glow while odor of sanctity remains absent.
Ex-attorney general John A. Bagley states in New York that Harry Orchard, self confessed assassin of Steunenberg, will be hanged regardless of Haywood and miners association outcomes. Orchard has confessed to thirteen murders outside Idaho and cannot be granted immunity there.
Corbin Kentucky July 18 two railroad employees inflated John Ballard with compressed air until death He was grinding a valve when the men forced air into his mouth and turned on ninety pounds of pressure Ballard collapsed and died during the prank
Fragments show a cross city financial note highlighting New York exchange activity and Chicago markets. Details are incomplete but indicate a tie between two major centers in a brief market summary.
A fogbound collision near Shelter Cove California between the steamers Columbia and San Pedro left the Columbia sunk within five minutes. Of 249 aboard, 177 survived. 74 crew plus passengers perished. The George W Wider towed the San Pedro to Eureka with survivors aboard. Names missing include Florence Knospen of Johnston Ohio and Loa Thaker of Franklin Kentucky.
Oliviertown Pa July 24. Jores L. Stunts of Neshing attacked by a bull on his farm. After nearly an hour of struggle neighbors and bystanders assisted him to his home where he collapsed and died. The exertion reportedly ruptured his nerves and caused his death.
The article reports John D. Rockefeller Jr. acting at Uncle Sam’s request for $92.20 as a reluctant witness in the federal oil hearing before Judge K. A Rockefeller emissary visited the Federal Building to identify the man owed the funds. If identified, payroll will send a voucher for the fee and the proceeds mailed after signature.
Vorus July 24 Paymaster Eugene had his left arm amputated after infection from handling troops. He is a Civil War veteran and a member of the old McKinney regiment.
New York July 24 reports the Dreamland infant incubator unit received a baby girl described as the smallest living newborn. She weighed 19 ounces 8 grammes and measured 11 inches in length with 3 inch arms. From temple to temple the headband spans 2 inches and both hands fit through the mother's wedding ring. A 10 cent piece hides her hands and a half altar hides her face.
Karl Hall a Washington DC law professor was condemned to death in Karlsruhe after a five day trial for the murder of Frau Moliter in Baden Baden last November 6. Crowds demanded Hall’s innocence as police and troops restored order with bayonets and arrests amid clashes outside the courthouse.
Chicago July 4 A municipal judge refused to marry Robert Van Frank 18 and Lilian Van Walick 17 while he wore shirt sleeves. The groom borrowed a coat from his attorney Benjamin Levering for the ceremony. Van Frank accused of abducting the bride fled before being found and released on bond after the wedding.
Miss Eula Wilson, 16, of Wichita is ordered sent to Beloit Industrial School for Girls after a juvenile court found her an incorrigible child. She claimed a heavenly vision and has been preaching and fundraising, prompting broader public interest. She will be placed on parole before transfer.
Washington reports the federal government will file in Delaware to dissolve the powder trust, targeting Dupont, Taf fin and Rand, Eastern Dynamite and related firms. The Justice Department claims 95 percent of output controlled by twenty six independents and alleges price cutting and covert marketing to absorb rivals.
Eugene Howe, 28, a Christian Scientist, leaped from a third story window in night attire after telling his wife he would fly like a bird. He died an hour later from a fractured skull. He had recently embraced Christian Science and tried to convert his wife, taking a Mary Baker Eddy book with him.
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