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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1901
Page
9
An unclear OCR fragment mentions RAF related names and items including Bill Pi and a list, with references to salvage and heal equalities. The readable portion hints at a briefing or inventory but yields no coherent events or dates.
A violent tornado swept across Birmingham and southern counties, killing an estimated twenty five in the city and injuring many others. Buildings were wrecked, with losses around a quarter to three hundred thousand dollars, as crews search ruins for victims and identify the dead and injured. The storm carved a 150 foot wide path from Green Springs to Avondale, then stretched into Irondale and beyond, with hundreds of homes demolished and extensive property damage reported.
A mistyped report details an alleged kidnapping case in Lucedale involving a mobile device theft. The defendants, linked to a family dispute, faced charges as witnesses and authorities pursued leads.
Washington reports that the First National Bank of Niles is short about 195000 dollars after a receiver’s report on uncollectible paper and cashier defalcations. Controller Dawes orders a 100 percent assessment on stockholders, delaying public release of confidential asset details while a permanent receiver is appointed. Neighbors fear widespread losses and potential legal action by creditors against the directors.
London dispatches report rapid danger in Constantinople as Turkish finances collapse with salaries six to eight months late and over a million pounds owed for war materials. Yemeni rebellion and Macedonia tensions grow, Arab insurgents shock Ottoman troops, Izzet Bey brushes for flight, and patrols double amid mass arrests and transfers to Asia Minor.
Chicago March 27 Victor F Lawson announces the sale of the Chicago Record to Herman Joline who will publish it jointly with the Chicago Record Herald under that title The Times Herald also joins the Record Herald as part of the consolidation Rankin Noyes publisher of the Boston Star and head of the Associated Press acquires an interest in the Record Herald and will devote full time to editorial duties of the revived publication
Internal revenue data indicate February receipts of 22.603 million dollars, up 1.851 million from January. For the fiscal year to date, receipts total around 43 million, compared with 7.101 million in the prior year period.
London March 27. Wages in the iron trade will be reduced due to plummeting selling prices. Production of manufactured iron for January and February fell 2,006 tons below prior years, signaling a sharp downward trend.
New York March 27. A large plot against Morgan is alleged. Lordien reportedly warned that the plan altered the timing of a Europe trip. Charles Steele, a member of the household, claimed he had no knowledge of when Morgan would depart. The report notes uncertain details and incomplete testimony.
The article reports Senbrich May Sing No More as doctors advise retirement from public life due to illness. She plans to leave for Europe to rest at home, while her company disbands amid Creaft’s divorce troubles and growing health issues.
Eric Bunten and Charles E. Hollibaugh confessed to murdering Arapahoe Brown, a Buffalo, Wyoming cattleman. They planned the crime as early as October, lured him to Hollibaugh’s Powder River ranch, shot him as he slept, dragged the body to a gulch, and burned it in a bonfire. Evidence included bloodstained rooms and an illicit still in an underground den linked to counterfeiters. Brown’s money funded equipment, tying him to a broader gang.
Canvassers for the British branch of the YWCA mobilize funds across the United Kingdom to support new homes and shelter for emigrant women in the colonies. Emigration is expected to surge with government push and appeal from leaders like Morley, aiming to place monitors in Cape Town and other ports to assist arrivals and start new lives abroad.
Fragmented OCR notes list names, places, and figures across multiple regions including Knoxville Grand Island Peru Dillon Brule and Newton Moore. It references dates in March and April and mentions topics from politics to a beer related reward or item, with unclear context and multiple proper nouns.
A California ranch tragedy ends with a farm hand fatally shooting a man and killing a woman before taking his own life. Clarence Crawford allegedly murdered Raph Mutherton and Mrs. Etrastod at a prosperous Co. Apt ranch near Co. last night, and then died by suicide. Police report the suspect appeared insane.
Manila March 27 General Funston leads a high risk expedition organized by Governor General MacArthur to seize insurgent leader Aguinaldo. He travels with four American officers and native troops, landing on Luzon’s east coast then marching inland for six days. The plan hinges on loyal Filipino guides and could jeopardize Funston’s freedom if betrayed.
The president named ex-Representative W. A. Rodenburg of Illinois to the civil service commission and E. L Allen of Auburn New York to head the patent office succeeding Duell. George E Baldwin Ohio named consul at Nuremberg Bavaria Henry B Miller Oregon named consul at Niuchwang Henry Lt Mertz Illinois collector of internal revenue First district. Also many army and navy appointments.
Philadelphia March 27 Lorin Blodgett eminent statistician and authority on higher economics died in the city yesterday aged 79. Born Jamestown New York he graduated Hobart College. In 1851 he joined the Smithsonian Institution directing climatology research and his atmospheric physics works helped establish the science in the United States. In 1863 he led the treasury statistics division and later held key posts in Philadelphia until his death.
The Committee of Fifteen endorses Gov Odell for tenement reform to curb vice in tenements. It urges landlords bear responsibility, cites protecting children from prostitution in tenement districts, and notes current law fails to address the issue. Albany hearings expected.
Nine men were killed outright and many others fatally injured in a mine explosion in the new Kloindyke coal fields near Connellsville Pennsylvania on March 27. Local officials reported a large blast overwhelming several working sections with miners trapped or dead. Rescue teams worked through the night to recover victims and assess damage.
London March 27 The Chinese minister urged Britain to pressure Russia to abandon signing Manchurian agreements. Japanese secretary Matsui warned that Russia will likely secure signatures and Japan must prepare for conflict. He said open door principles and China’s fate hinge on whether war is avoided now or later.
Patrick Dolan of the United Mine Workers announced a fair settlement for the Pittsburg district after miners’ officials will review Leaver and Irwin district scales this week. In Marseilles, March 25, the strike sees little change with no major disorders. more streetcars run under police protection while strikers press workers and many factories report shortages of engineers.
The Cunard steamer from Liverpool and Queenstown docked in lower New York Harbor after a challenging voyage marked by a dense fog and heavy weather on March 21 and 22. A westerly gale then NW gale brought fierce hail squalls and high seas. Several passengers suffered injuries needing ship surgeon care.
Indianapolis March 27 a professional man said there has been no appraisement of General Benjamin Harrison's estate and the assertion that Mrs Harrison will elect to take under the law instead of the will is unfounded. A close Harrison family friend emphasized the couple's devoted relationship and that the will contains ample provisions for the wife.
Havana reports that the Platt amendment gains support as Santiago delegates Gomez and Ferrer are steered to back it. General Sanguily and Cienfuegos officials advise acceptance, while radicals, under pressure from conservatives and business interests, push for concessions and reciprocity. The convention appears poised to favor increased U S influence over tobacco and sugar duties.
New York reports Rio de Janeiro dispatch stating Admiral Custodio Jose Mello and others are implicated in a monarchist plot linked to the death of Baron de Burgas. Government imposes extraordinary guards, wary navy officers, and moves Mello to Cobias Island under Admiral Proenca custody.
Sioux City stock yards show mixed prices for cattle hog futures and calves with cows and heifers quoted around 2.59 to 2.75. Chicago hog prices range from 5.00 to 6.15 with receipts about 16,000. South Omaha hogs 5.70 to 5.75, cattle steady, sheep strong. Kansas City reports cattle steady to strong native beef steers 4.50 to 5.60, calves and stockers up to 4.75, hogs about 5.75 to 5.80, and sheep muttons around 4.00 to 5.00.
Chicago cash quotations show flour steady and wheat at 67 7c for November spring wheat. Corn No 2 at 403c, No 2 yellow 403c. oats No 2 2osge. rye No 2 5c. flax 1.54. timothy seed 1.20. clover 10.65 to 10.75. Butter steady to fairly active. eggs 11c. cheese 10 to 11c. Minneapolis closing: wheat May 7d, July at 7t?c. tracked markets show No 1 hard 76 4c, No 1 northern 74 4c, No 2 northern 63 4c to 70 4c.
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