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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1907
Page
7
Baker of Bangor Maine claims Mary Baker Eddy was enslaved by Calvin A Frye, once her servant, turning his aunt into a puppet. He alleges Frye controlled Pleasant View and the artifacts of the Christian Science movement, restricting letters and visits for years.
In Deadwood on March 7, Glover son of Mrs. Mary Baker Eddy recounts fluctuating mining fortunes in the Black Hills. He describes traveling to Concord in 1888 seeking financial help, suspecting forgery after attempts to obtain a loan with mining titles as security were denied by Eddy and her aides.
In Deadwood South Dakota during January Rev. Civing Tomlinson, agent for Christian Science, sought to obtain Mary Baker Eddy’s letters held by George Glover, Eddy’s son. He visited Lead and learned Glover was in Washington, then attempted to win trust with gifts and approached Glover’s two sons, but the efforts failed.
Boston officials dismiss claims that Mrs. Eddy is mentally unbalanced and denounce relatives action as absurd. Alfred Farlow says he has met Eddy and questions why relatives seek control of her money. W B Johnson supports that Eddy is sane and alleges suit aims to expose facts to support petitioners.
Culpeper Va March 7 The illness of Philip Strother charged with his brother James in the murder at William S Bywaters stopped the trial proceedings this morning.
Lexington Kentucky March 7 Forty men of the Second Kentucky infantry under Adjutant General Lawrence arrived by special train and went to Jackson Breathitt county to remain during the trial of Judge James Hargis on a charge of killing Dr Cox
The disappearance of Dr. Marvin's son prompts fears of kidnapping for ransom. Searches found a broken, smeared clue leading to a suspected bay area abduction near Prices farm. Delaware law treats kidnapping as a capital offense following prior high profile cases.
An investigation by W D De Witte and partners found water flowing beneath the ice gorge south of Vermillion with a wide opening to the river bed. They warn flood danger requires very cold and warm conditions elsewhere, and they may report to Col Quinn. The party also notes a long, mysterious “bottomless lake” two miles from the Missouri, now showing a bottom at twenty five feet and fed by Missouri floods.
Richard M Hopps 20, a Lake Forest University student and son of lawyer Ira C Hopps of Kokomo Ind, is arrested for robbing Chatfield Taylor of $5,000. Detectives found stolen items in Hopps room and he confessed to another home robbery. He cannot explain motive.
On the eve of a presidential campaign the Tight Wad Society convenes amid a forest reserve context. The piece hints at civic or political intrigue and mentions the Forest Reserve as a backdrop to the events described.
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Washington reports the government faces high admin costs for the coming fiscal year. Officials cite near 1 billion dollars in administrative expenses and a projected large surplus, with debates over potential deficits and differing Treasury views on future funding.
President Roosevelt asserts he will issue proclamations establishing forest reserves to safeguard timber and land for settlers and future generations. He argues Congress should act, and notes he would restore any reserve if deemed improperly placed, warning massive timber losses without action.
Senator Sittredge of South Dakota will become chairman of the interoceanic canal committee at the next session. With Senator Millard of Nebraska retired the chair is vacant and Senator Platt of New York waives his claim in favor of Wittredge who has been named acting chairman. He may soon visit the Isthmus to study conditions there.
A New York Central Fast Mail train wrecks into a signal tower causing injuries to nine people. Railway officials state standard procedures are in place while investigations proceed.
A state inquiry aims to examine financing methods for the Northern and Great Northern railroads. The commission seeks to verify how funds come from various sources and to determine the probe’s focus on railroad financing practices and implicated individuals.
In Chicago on March 7 report notes Ohio and Indiana 2 cent per mile laws jeopardize 18 hour Pennsyl vania and New York Central trains. The max charge to New York would drop to 75.24 dollars. Limited services may be withdrawn if higher fares cannot be levied.
Two men in disguises boarded a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Pittsburg on March 7. Lou Jeff, a Black miner, was killed after protesting, and W. Westlake of Tabau was wounded in the hand. The robbers escaped with about 100 dollars, a few watches and revolvers.
An eastbound New York Central limited fast mail crashed into a signal tower near Barrytown at 6 am. The wreck toppled an interlocking switch and damaged sleepers and a dining car. One or more crew members were killed or injured.
Springfield Illinois March. Attorney General Stead issues opinion on the 2 cent maximum railroad passenger fare bill. He says establishing maximum rates is a legislative function but courts must define what constitutes a reasonable or confiscatory rate.
Washington March 7. An order by the Postmaster General sets new regulations for postcard dimensions entering the mail. Cards must be unfolded cardboard not larger than 3 9/16 by 5 9/16 inches and not smaller than 2 3/4 by 4 inches. They must resemble government postcards in form and weight and may be any color.
Baltimore March 7 John P D Burger inserted a death notice for his daughter Louisa Burger 18S who married Hugh McConville a Portsmouth Virginia man. The notice aimed to inform friends that she had passed out of one life.
A strong column of Honduran troops invades Nicaragua through Ocotai department. President Bonilla is in Chiluteca inspecting fortifications and expresses satisfaction with troop discipline. Public opinion expects the Honduran forces to triumph.
A Washington dispatch lists key legislation that failed to pass this session including the eight hour workday bill, anti injunction bills, swamp land reclamation, codification of federal statutes, tariff shifts on Philippine products, Porto Rico publicity law, Crimpucker fraud order review, federal child labor, postal fraud remedies, and interstate liquor regulation.
Senator Joe Bailey announces his bid to lead the minority in the Texas Senate. He pledges to unite opposition members and push for conservative priorities as the next floor leader.
In Washington Indiana saloon keepers refused to fund Philip Heise a traveling politician seeking to organize a congress district loyalty fund for temperance supporters Heise asked for fifty rounds of blank cartridges 22 caliber and the saloon men sent the money for ammunition with a warning about trouble Heise’s reply is not known at this time.
Elizabeth Gordon Hanna filed a suit for divorce from Dan R Wanna Hanna son of the late Senator Hanna. She accuses him of gross neglect of duty abandonment and extreme cruelty in a Cleveland case dated March 7.
Fire drove residents from the fashionable flats at 845 355 Chicago avenue near Lake Shore drive at 4 AM. More than 100 people including men women and children fled as flames spread from the sixth floor threatening further destruction. Sparks and wind endangered nearby buildings forcing additional evacuations.
Indians erupt after Captain Johnson delivers message and orders return to Utah. Red Cap and chiefs threaten renewed violence if promises not kept. Johnson plans Washington appeal as troops prep to reinforce fort three miles away amid escalating war drums.
Elk Point S I March 5 Albert Rahuak nine year old son of Henry Rahuak living six miles west of Elk Point was thrown from a horse. He was dragged some distance by a stirrup. His left leg was broken above and below the knee and his skull was cut open. He was unconscious for a time but is doing nicely at present.
Croned James J. Guinan, US Engineer, to send DeWitte to Vermilion on Monday to assess explosive relief options. Mayor Henry Werry to assist in the inquiry as flood fears mount. Snowmelt raises fears as the Vermilion River threatens Gayville to Vermillion with submerged farms and swelling waters.
Aberdeen South Dakota March 4 businessmen and councilmen clash over a South Main street paving contract for creosote blocks. Alderman M D Widdis of the Second ward has resigned and others threaten to resign amid claims no citizen objections were sought until two days after the contract was awarded.
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