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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1907
Page
7
Indiana survey engineer titled moves a railway to his front door by rearranging stake layouts. In other news, Katy wins a land suit as Governor Hanly signs the 2 cent fare bill set to take effect next June.
New York reports President William Truesdale of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western warns in a published interview that agitation against Trailways is widespread and may reflect unrest in financial conditions. He says labor and commodity prices cannot rise indefinitely and hints at public hostility to railroads while noting conditions may be less dire than claimed.
Spokane, February 28, John Crowley known as Bright Sun shine pulled up more than 200 stakes along the Lewiston and Southwestern survey near his home to place lines at his front doorstep. Engineers later found the stakes and confirmed the official notes require a straight line.
The Supreme Court dismissed Kansas's original action seeking ownership as trustee for the Katy road. The case involved vast coal and farming lands in Indian Territory and was decided on the state’s petition to be adjudged owner.
Coroner Conly finds the assistant train dispatcher conductor engineer and Big Four head officials guilty of gross negligence in the January 19 disaster at Fowler Indiana. No arrests ordered.
Indianapolis reports Governor Hanly signed the two cent fare act today. The measure takes effect in June and is expected to influence transportation costs across the state.
Washington reports the immigration bureau of the commerce labor department opened an inquiry into hundreds of Italian and Greek boys brought to the United States forced to sell newspapers and shine shoes. Greece assists in breaking the traffic and will monitor large emigrations. The bureau calls the conditions deplorable in New York and Chicago and claims these boys often become criminals.
Salt Lake City officers George Sheets and George Raleigh, both high ranking lawmen, were arrested on February 28 for alleged complicity in a conspiracy to fleece tourists passing through Salt Lake City.
Poughkeepsie reports George Granger, aged 20, who died in Sing Sing by electric chair for murder, reportedly faced death calmly. Mrs. Charles H. Hickok of this city testifies Granger, taught by Christian Science, viewed death as a mere incident in progress and faced the end without terror.
The U S Army Engineers will take control of the Isthmus canal project as Mr Stevens retires on March 4. Major G W Goethals will lead with Majors Gaillard and Sibert as top engineers, forming a three army officer core. The president plans a full reorganization of the Panama Commission to ensure continuous work. Senator Blackburn is expected to join the commission.
Miss Mae Cathryne Wood sues United States Senator Thomas C. Platt in New York Supreme Court seeking divorce. She states sixteen co respondents and hints at alleged crimes including robberies and possibly an attempted assassination.
The New York Court of Appeals in Albany rules 4 to 3 for George W. Perkins vice president of New York Life, denying grand larceny charge over funds paid to the 1904 Republican national campaign. The majority cites lack of criminal intent, while the minority argues larceny covers taking property of another even for worthy aims.
Pittsburg Feb 28 All victims of Friday wreck on the Pennsylvania are doing well. Postmaster John T Kline of Altoona, seriously hurt with a punctured lung, is much improved and not troubled by the injury. Postmaster Busse of Chicago is also improved and expected to go home Friday.
The article recounts Mr. Harriman’s testimony focusing on Union Pacific practices including stock transfers to Southern Pacific, dividends and expenditures, alleged overcharges, and calls for government railway regulation. It notes government efforts to illustrate stifled competition and the broader debate over railroad control, with Kellogg guiding the examination.
At a quarterly Methodist gathering in Flint Michigan Mrs Maggie Fields confronted Rev C F Hill at the front of the church striking him in the face and injuring his eye during a scuffle. Fields sustained a minor injury while alleging a grievance over a remark from last summer.
Washington D C Feb 28 Senator Dolliver’s trip to Iowa for his brother’s funeral prompts a reorganization of the senate conference on the sixteen hour bill. Penrose will chair, with Print of California and Daniel of Virginia as members. Dolliver’s absence weakens the bill’s chance and delays patronage caucus until March 5. The move may aid progressives seeking changes in the state.
St Louis, Feb 28. Shonuts W Morgan told Judge McShinney he would plead guilty and stretch hemp to save the state the expense of prosecution. He claimed he killed his man and was willing to face consequences. The judge refused the plea and will assign him an attorney.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Evans says the battleship Connecticut will sail north from Guantanamo immediately with a typhoid epidemic aboard. Thirty five cases are under treatment.
A fragmented report notes a controversial claim about a canteen loss within a veterans’ housing area. It mentions a Natunal Homes locale and references a Mr Taw ney and Joins Assault amid a disputed saloon multiplicity.
In Canby, Italian community members engage with city leaders after a baiting incident. Local groups seek calm, with officials urging restraint while investigations continue into alleged inflammatory actions.
A partial OCR item mentions a test related to life elect devices and wall eA terms. It references numbers like 56 but lacks clear context or dates. The readable parts suggest a technical evaluation or setup but do not form a complete event description.
The text notes a debate on meat packers taxes and a pledge to contest the issue in a special senate bill. Warren warned a procedural move to compel action, while Beveridge faced a potential defeat as a point of order was raised to bring the question before the Senate.
A clause in the sundry Civil Appropriations bill bars apportionment of funds to any national soldiers' home that operates a bar or canteen selling intoxicating liquors. The provision targets facilities maintaining such establishments in violation of the act.
In Washington the sundry civil appropriation bill, the largest in U.S. history at 105 million, includes a clause barring any national soldiers home with a canteen or intoxicant sales from receiving funds. Proponents cite discipline and safety, while supporters warn of larger alcohol harms and widespread opposition to loosening controls.
Washington D C Reb 27 The house and senate conferees have agreed on the Lacey bill distributing Indian tribal funds pro rata to mixed and full blood Indians deemed competent to manage their affairs by the secretary of the interior This affects northern Minnesota tribes with substantial credits Simon Michelet superintendent at White North will discuss proper distribution with the Indian office on arrival this week.
Washington February 27 The Senate this afternoon passed the pension appropriation bill carrying 145 million dollars to fund veteran pensions and related benefits.
New York society columns describe a gold bracelet that holds small amounts of cocktails. The hollow piece uses a spring to release a tiny amount, enough for a drink but not a full beverage. Fashionable women purchase the secrecy laden trinkets from a Broadway goldsmith, paying a premium for privacy.
Washington reports Secretary Hitchcock’s tactic targets Representative Mondell after Mondell steered an amendment blocking land entry examinations while Mondell allegedly filed final proof for a 160 acre patent near New Castle. An affidavit claimed continuous residence but officials say there is no residence and underlying coal exists.
Washington date February 27 Chairman Tawney of the House Appropriations Committee warned that unless congressional committees cut the massed and pending bills the nation faces a deficit exceeding 118.9 million dollars. He cited total appropriations to date at 879,489,185 and 1908 estimates of 923,713,665 with further bills to come. A 10 percent cut by committees could reduce total to about 914,577,251 leaving a deficit near 113,404,027.
Mere Pennsylvania February 27. Elma Dare is arrested for waving kidnapped millionaire Rhodius and marrying him after taking him from Indianapolis to Louisville. She found with him at Todd's sanitarium in Cambridge Springs. Rhodius reportedly rich, feeble minded, and married to the girl for money. he cried when she was taken away. Rhodius’ first wife is dead. no children.
Washington Feb 27 A deliberate bid to deprive Senator LaFollette of credit for legislation limiting railroad overtime passed in the house after debate. The substitute removes knowledge requirements to shield rails from overwork liability and eliminates specific rest provisions. Amendments replace ordinary prudence with reasonable prudence and alter rest period rules for employees.
In Tulsa on February 27 Mrs. Putnam escaped death by jumping into a hogshead of water after her clothing caught fire. She sustained severe burns but survived the incident.
Edward N. Stenun seeks divorce citing constant berating by his mother and mother-in-law. He alleges he was compelled to cook and endure taunts while living in St. Louis Missouri.
A Manila dispatch reports a powerful cyclone ravaging the southern Philippines killing 200 people and leaving thousands homeless. The disaster centers on communities across the archipelago with widespread damage and relief needs.
Denver reports Mrs. Benjamin C. Wright and her 5 year old daughter found dead in the home with cyanide traces detected. Mr Wright was found dying, condition described as serious this afternoon. Police and coroner inquiries begun into the suspected poisoning incident.
A speaker claims one meal daily and sleep to fuel ideas. He notes waking with a manuscript written during rest, stating he does not require multiple meals or extended sleep. The passage reflects a personal routine linked to creativity and thought.
Geneva dispatch notes warnings from the cantons of Herne and Thurgovie about emigration to Salt Lake City. Mormon missionaries reportedly won many converts, mainly young women, drawn by glowing promises of life in Utah. After arriving and spending their money, the girls were left penniless and homeless.
In Winterbury Connecticut Burns, first selectman and local jeweler, rigs an alarm clock attached to three wires spanning the register, draft, and stove damper to wake early and trip the stove. The device, aimed at coaxing him out of bed earlier, causes the stove fire to flare.
New York reports Colonel Stanley H. Lewis strikes a contest with a beauty expert. He will pay 20,000 dollars for a baboon’s facial operation and, if successful, undergo a matching treatment for himself at 30,000 dollars. The plan includes bleaching the ape’s face and neck, tattooing rosy cheeks, reshaping the nose, filling cheek hollows, altering the chin, and increasing hair growth.
Spokane, Wash. Feb 28 Mayor Daggett will issue a proclamation setting April 6 as Arbor and cleaning up day. About 60 900 residents of 05 000 population will join a voluntary effort to clean the city plant trees and shrubs with all work donated by mining kings lumber barons bankers and professionals alongside workers.
Frank J. Hearne president of the Colorado Fuel and Iron company died in his Brown hotel apartment of peritonitis at age 60. He passed away February 28 in Denver Colorado. He led the mining and steel firm as it expanded during the early 20th century.
Washington Feb 28 confined to river and harbor legislation conferees from the two houses reached a final agreement this afternoon. The measure carries eighty six million nine hundred sixty eight thousand dollars with the house refusing to accept senate changes that would raise the appropriation for Mississippi river improvements between the Ohio and Missouri rivers by one million six hundred thousand dollars.
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