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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1905
Page
5
New York on March 11 witnessed a devastating five story tenement fire on Allen Street. Dozens were injured and at least a hundred perished or were rescued, with many victims found on upper floors as fire escapes clogged with debris. Police and firemen performed numerous heroic rescues amid collapsing stairs and dangerous planks.
President W. P. Harper of the University of Chicago departed for New York to meet John D. Rockefeller and then undergo X ray cancer treatment at Lakewood.
The Daily News predicts a March 20 clash between the Big Five beef combines and 26 independent packers in Chicago as a federal grand jury prepares to probe the industry. Schwartzchild & Suluburger leads the independents, with plants in Kansas City Chicago and a branch in New York. Independent rivals reportedly planned offensive and defensive actions in Kansas City.
The J F Cordova trial began in New Brunswick New Jersey with his wife charging assault and abandonment after two elopements with Julia Bowne daughter of a South River blacksmith. Bowne refus es bail and remains jailed. Cordova admits leaving wife but declines to name companions. Miss Bowne denies memory of him under pressure.
New York reports a case resembling the Munroe affair, naming the Hanover National Bank as lender to Jacob Berry & Co. until its November failure. Berry testified before Referee S W Dexter that daily loans of about 100 000 were arranged by Harold M Bennett with no securities beyond the firm’s deposits.
Senator Dolliver is cited as influencing President Roosevelt to approve Mahin’s release from Clinton after eight years in the consular service. The Dobson Mahin nomination sparked Iowa delegation discord with Senator Allison outraged until a promise from the president that Mahin stays and Dobson is reassigned.
A blaze at a Baltimore grocery store and dwelling today killed Mrs. Bennetta McCordis and her 4 year old child. A second child also died from burns in the same incident.
Mrs Cassie L Chadwick is convicted on seven counts for conspiring to certify checks with no funds in the bank. The verdict prompts a hysterical reaction as she is led from the courtroom to a jail cell. Jury deliberated about two hours, with sentencing to follow and a possible motion for a new trial.
Chicago reports Zion City faces financial crisis prompting a notice from Zion Printing and Publishing CEO Arthur M. Newcomb. It orders all employees to pay 10 percent of wages weekly into the Zion treasury and to reside in Zion City where possible.
George Schistler, enraged after losing a lawsuit to Sk Hill, shot and killed two at the Fill home and a child is missing as a fire follows. He barricaded inside a wagon fort with police firing squads surrounding him. Schistler died from wounds after officers breached the house. Mrs Schistler and Mrs Fill survived shock. Dr Dulin and Captain Rohanna wounded.
Baltimore reports a blaze that likely costs three lives. A woman and her two children were badly burned. Anni McCordick, 5, died en route to hospital. Wim McCordick, 8, and Mrs. Nettie J. McCordick, 80, are expected to die from their injuries.
Pittsburg report says labor leaders granted permission for government workers to join unions. Frank Buchanan of the National Association of Bridges and Structural Iron Workers states Roosevelt consented to union organizers approaching workers to discuss union membership, with no force and voluntary joining.
In San Francisco Mitre 14 Albert Beverly former butler to Mrs. Stanford claims to have earned about 2100 through take downs and commissions. He says he shared his take with Miss Berner Mrs Stanford's secretary who kept between 1000 and 1100. Police consider these statements as potential motive for Mrs Stanford's murder.
New York reports indicate strikers returned to Interborough offices to reapply for old road roles as uptown offices reopen. General Manager Hedley warns of possible temporary disruptions while asserting system-wide operations are essentially stabilized. Dynamite threats prompt heightened security. Morning rush floods Ninety-sixth Street stations with severe injuries and crowding. Surface lines also strained, with Nighthawk and Columbus avenues experiencing track blockages.
New York, March 10. Local and national labor leaders clash on a streetcar strike that unions say violates contracts and law. Grand Chief Warren S Stone declares the strike unauthorized and vows expulsions for reporters who refuse duty, while other union officials pledge to continue the walkout.
New York March 10 Grand master Stone of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers revoked the charter of the striking Interborough engineers.
London reports a spreading rebellion in Satoum era Georgia with anarchy and defiance of authorities. An expeditionary force of seven infantry battalions six Cossack companies and artillery under General Altanoff has been mobilized to suppress the disaffected districts. Merchants and foreign envoys including the British and American consuls face death if they oppose the revolutionary committee.
Lord Rosebery at the London Liberal Club argues against home rule and a dual government for Ireland. He cites Norway, Sweden, Austria and Hungary as warnings and says a liberal ministry might renew the Anglo Japanese alliance.
W J Bryan spoke before the Wisconsin legislature in Madison on March 11 praising the reform measure of the state administration and labeling Governor La Follette the leading reformer in the Republican party. La Follette hosted Bryan at a luncheon afterward.
The Marquis of Anglesey died in London on March 16 after years of extravagant living. He left a fortune from family estates but creditors revealed unsecured liabilities over $1,250,000. His life featured costly jewel and clothing collections, a marriage and swift divorce from his cousin, private theatricals, and vast expenditures on a private theater. Creditors found Anglesey Castle packed with valuables including a $125,000 drawer of silverware and a $25,000 crystal ewer.
New York reports a German lottery scheme led by King Frederick in Saxony faces postal law hurdles. Extradition questions and cross border enforcement blur the case as agents fear fines for selling tickets. The Bremen bank and German firms back a $4 million lottery with a 15 percent central take claimed by the king and a supposed 5 percent payout to prize holders.
Sioux City stockyards report mixed offerings with cattle and calves ranging from about 1 to 5 dollars for various classes. Hogs show a slower market but stay near 4 to 5 dollars, while sheep and lambs fluctuate with general softness in some segments. South Omaha quotes echo steady to strong trends across cattle and hogs with calves and stockers showing varied values.
Minneapolis market report dated March 15 lists closing cash prices on track for Wheat Corn Oats Rye Barley Flax Seed and Butter Dairy products. Entries show No 1 hard wheat at 1.15 to 1.18, No 2 northern around 1.48, corn No 3 yellow about 3 cents, oats various fractions, rye and barley notes, flax seed at 1.25 to 1.37, and pork and lard prices alongside butter and creamery terms.
Washington March 14 Francis M Wright long time judge of the United States court of claims was announced as district judge for eastern Illinois A vacancy on the court of claims will be filled by Fenton W Booth of Marshall County Trinvis.
Patrick Hughes aged 78 a prominent retired broker was found dead in his wood shed this morning in Dubuque Ta. The death is attributed to heart failure and investigators say no foul play is suspected.
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