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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1910
Page
7
Empress Eugenie, 84, says she has lived and asks no more as she speaks to an Italian journalist at Villa Cyrnos on the Riviera. She recalls the Second Empire, hopes France endures, and admits she still loves her country while facing a fading memory of a once grand reign.
Washington March 8 Surgeons crated on Senator Dolliver after illness returned He underwent an operation draining glands in his cheeks and expected to be out in a few days Mrs A B Cummins wife of Senator ina had successful operation at Johns Hopkins Hospital Baltimore with favorable report received this afternoon.
Mrs Logan Swope testified before a grand jury for the tenth time amid a civil suit linked to the Swope case. Hyde's attorneys sought her deposition as notaries and witnesses Conkling announced Chicago and Ann Arbor firms would be final witnesses before the panel releases her.
Reports from northern Idaho indicate a deadly avalanche stretch has buried multiple homes and vehicles. The death toll stands at 31 with many more unaccounted. authorities fear more bodies may be recovered as searchers probe the wreckage and stranded survivors endure harsh conditions.
Philadelphia reports strong pressure toward ending the transit strike. A high level conference withCharles O. Kruger and other leaders aims at arbitration as newspapers and citizens demand settlement. Despite more cars running, officials warn against recognizing the Car Men's union and police prepare for possible further trouble.
London March 3 The House of Commons granted Premier Asquith's government a provisional life until after Easter as Conservatives inch toward avoiding back to back elections. The program targets Lords finances power and veto rights while proposing a democratic Lords in a future year. The budget is delayed and could merge two years of spending, excluding Irish objections.
In a fire that gutted the 10th floor of a 12 story Murray street building housing printing firms, Harry Burgess was instantly killed. The damage was estimated at 25000 dollars.
Washington March 3 The House naval affairs committee voted to build two battleships one repair ship two fleet colliers and four submarines as part of a broader naval expansion plan.
Mason City Iowa March 3 a police raid on a Sedller block gambling den sparked a brawl. Officer Sage was knocked down and bruised. Charges of gambling were filed against Dutch Heilman and Pete DesNolley while Jim Ryan and Heilman faced resisting an officer charges.
Judge K M Landis ordered a federal inquiry into oleomargarine disposal methods after sentencing William Broadwell to six years and a $15000 fine for violating oleomargarine regulations. The cases of Edward Broadwell Samuel Driesbach and Daniel Bortz were continued. Federal inspectors testified the defendants sold large daily quantities to downtown restaurants.
Roosevelt and aides sailed for Khartoum amid African fever fears. Dr. Roderic Presch, a French missionary, died of fever. An English sportsman and GonDokoro district commissioner are seriously ill. Presch had 10 years of mission work in Africa. The party left the camp aboard the steamer Cal in good health.
In Kansas City Missouri on March 2 19 year old Grace Gayou was shot and killed inside a East Eighteenth Street store by Louis Hillson who then killed himself after assaulting rival Jack Doyle Hillson gained entry by breaking a window and shot Gayou after clubbing Doyle in a jealousy linked fatal attack.
Albany March 3 Elihu Root explains in a letter to State Senator Davenport why he favors the proposed income tax amendment and disagrees with Governor Hughes. He argues the amendment does not expand federal taxing power and would remove the apportionment constraint on taxes, addressing concerns about bonds and state borrowing.
Morristown South Dakota reports the Baptist Church society has bought land to build a fine church in the spring, signaling a new house of worship for the community.
The Springfield Normal School at this place plans a special agriculture course for interested students. The program runs from March 14, closing March 26. In Des Moines a coal miners strike looms in April and preparations to stockpile coal have begun.
Violet Gordon Charlesworth and her mother received five years' penal servitude each for obtaining money by false pretenses and for fraudulently claiming Violet was an heiress. The case recalls the dramatic, widely reported death saga of Violet in North Wales, a tale of fortunes, debts, and escapes that ended with a criminal conviction.
Snow slides hit Mace and Burke in northern Idaho's Coeur d'Alene district. At least sixty feared dead with fourteen and sixteen recovered in Mace and Burke respectively. Rescue efforts spread from Wallace as mothers and families sought safety amid collapsing homes and icy debris.
Marinette March 2 Mrs Lucy Marks traveling to church for the memorial mass for her husband killed fourteen years ago was struck by a St Paul passenger train and killed almost instantly. Her mother, en route to church an hour later, found the scarf on the track and did not know of the accident until arriving at the church.
A dispatch from St. Petersburg reports Dr Botkin, the czarina’s private physician, died by his own hand after learning he had misdiagnosed the empress’s illness and prevented foreign doctors from joining in consultation. The czarina’s condition worsened as the czar reproached him, leading to his suicide by poison.
Des Moines March 2 A lighted gasoline stove carried by John Ratcliffe of Herlen exploded in his arms in a yard early today. The 46 year old plumber died within minutes of the injuries. Rockham South Dakota reports an eight thousand dollar rise in depot business over the past eighty days compared with a year ago.
In St Louis on March 2 Alexander Bindebeutel a local butcher killed himself after high meat prices and Lent reduced trade. His body was found in the shop icebox as customers stopped buying and he lost profits. He marked his eighth wedding anniversary before dying.
Peace prevails in South Bethlehem as Bethlehem Steel faces a partial return to work. Only a small percentage of the 9,000 men reported for duty, with many fearing picket lines after Saturday’s disturbances. One man was killed in the shooting and authorities report little trouble from striking foreigners.
In Trinidad Colorado on March 2 workmen cleaning the Primero mines main shaft recovered Fidel Arguello the 69th body removed from the January 31 explosion that claimed 76 miners lives
Guthrie Oklahoma March 2 the Senate approved the House white slave bill imposing a 20 year imprisonment for anyone guilty of pandering procuring or engaging in the white slave trade in any form the bill targets.
At a London liberal reception for the prime minister, poet William Watson was snubbed by Mrs. Asquith who turned away after greeting the Guests. The incident occurred at Wimborne House before parliament’s opening session. Mr. and Mrs. Guest offered apologies as the Asquiths remained irritable.
The Omaha Commercial Club votes to present to the Interstate Commerce Commission an alleged railroad rate discrimination against Omaha packing house products in favor of Kansas City. The group also supports vigorous prosecution if illegal acts are found.
Mrs. William Ulrich formerly Miss Ella Burke faced resignation from the Norfolk school board after secretly marrying in Sioux City and returning to teach without disclosure. The board cited deception toward pupils and officials, noting prior teaching in Winside and that acquaintances revealed the marriage.
North Nebraska educators push J. W. Crabtree for Wayne Normal presidency after his removal by the state normal board from Peru Normal. Backers hope a board majority might switch to elect him to calm public wrath as Wayne Normal comes under state control.
In Kirksville Missouri Dr James R Hill indicted with Mrs Alma Proctor Vaughn for the murder of Professor John T Vaughn was arraigned before Judge Shelton. Prosecutor Rieger opposed bail and the hearing adjourned to 2 pm with a compromise plan for a further examination of evidence.
Twenty eight persons took the examination for census enumerators conducted by Postmaster Prewitt in Onawa Iowa. Names listed include U W D Brown George Bidwell and Miss Minnie Seaton. Training indicates the work will begin April 6.
Washington March 2 On motion of Representative Hubbard before the supreme court today Wilbur Owen and William H Farnsworth were admitted to practice They will submit arguments in the case of Davis executor of the estate of Frankland versus the Chicago Cleveland Cincinnati St Louis road Springfield S C Local business men have taken steps to organize a Commercial club
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