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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1901
Page
11
Report describes a disrupted inter campus gathering in Omaha as rain and crowd pressure delayed student arrivals. Organizers reassessed plans, with students assigned to housing nearby while awaiting better weather and a rescheduled program.
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At Havana the Cuban constitutional convention shortened the minority report on relations and reissued the old majority report. Senors Gomez and Sanguilly led attacks on U S interference while Villuendas withdrew his name. The session adjourned without a vote as the debate over intervention and the Platt amendment continued.
A Rio Grande passenger train ran into a washout near San Carlos Colorado. two people, Mr. and Mrs. J. Brown of Avondale, drowned when flood waters washed out a bridge nine miles south and upriver from Pueblo. Eighteen passengers escaped by climbing onto car tops as a 14 foot high water surge struck. The flood stemmed from a cloudburst in the Sierra Ojuda mountains.
G W Finch representing Morningside College won first honors in the Iowa state prohibition oratorical contest held in Des Moines with eight contestants. Perrin Hall and Williams also placed as runners up. Finch will represent Iowa at the interstate contest at the Buffalo exposition on June 16.
Justice Gaynor told how New York City public franchises were valued, warning that the tunnel railroad under Manhattan could be the world’s most valuable right. He criticized financing that lets contractors profit while the city receives only bond interest and a small return.
General MacArthur released 1 000 Filipino prisoners to mark the surrender of insurgent generals Muscardy and Lacuna. Insurgent chief Mexica on Leyte surrenders with twenty men. The Luban mayor arrested at Cavite as ally of insurgents. Trias plans to visit Bellarimino in Albay to urge surrender.
Count Leo Tolstoy responds to the Greek Orthodox synod’s excommunication, declaring the writ illegal and lies. He says he remains faithful to God and truth, rejects sacraments, and criticizes church dogma while affirming belief in eternal life and moral deeds.
Manila May 21. The federal party held a reception for Congressman Hull, chair of the house military affairs committee. Hull praised the Filipinos as part of the American federation and urged patience toward peace and self‑reliance. Also noted was a Protestant teacher replacing a Catholic in Malibay and the Methodist president.
The New York Herald will implement Marconi wireless telegraphy to learn of approaching ocean steamers twelve to fourteen hours before arrival. The Nantucket shoals lightship Sankaty Head will host the system, with service ready by July 1 and government approval secured. Messages will be relayed to Nantucket and thence to the mainland and Herald office for rapid publication.
Washington May 21 notes report new postmaster appointments in Iowa and South Lakota with several resignations. Names include Robert Green at East Peru Madison county and Minute Swan at Plaine Appanoose county. Odebolt postmaster salary raised from 41 50 to a higher rate.
Lulu I Bonine, a guest at the Fennimore hotel in Washington, admits firing three shots that killed census clerk James Seymour Ayers after he allegedly made an improper proposal. She recounts a pistol confrontation and escapes via stairways, later arrested and bound over to the grand jury.
In New York a auburn haired woman linked to Father Phillips death was questioned by Captain Donahue and Assistant District Attorney Garvan. Garvan said she may be a witness but had no involvement, noting she comes from a respectable family. Father Edward S. Phillips was buried at Pittston Catholic cemetery with large services.
Secretary Root approved the board of officers at West Point which recommended the dismissal of five cadets and the suspension of six others. The action sustains Colonel Mills and other officers in disturbances at the academy.
Constantinople May 23. The minister of foreign affairs told ambassadors that Turkey will restore the foreign mail service and apologize for the violation of the mall pouches.
London reports the Hay-Pauncefote draft proposals for a new Nicaragua treaty are printed for cabinet review. Downing Street notes interest in an Isthmian route, while officials doubt the Panama option will overcome financial and other obstacles.
Bulletin reports Mrs. McKinley had a very good day with progress since morning. She sat up briefly, drawing a visit from General Shafter and attendance by President McKinley, who hopes for travel within days as her condition stabilizes. Officials note a crisis pass and widespread concern from European leaders.
Evert Conway aged 27 shot and killed C. G. Garrison and wife in Evansville Indiana. Patrolman Benjamin Wallis was fatally wounded as Conway also set a fire and barricaded himself. Conway shot himself after kissing his wife goodbye. Garrison leaves two children.
In Buffalo on May 22 the Pan American exposition opens amid clouds and wind. Vice President Roosevelt, Senators Lodge and Hanna attend with Milburn as president. A 10,000 pigeon release signals ceremonies at the temple of music, followed by a formal address from Roosevelt and readings of telegrams from leaders across the Americas.
The Shamrock II beat The Ola in an open sea course at Ryde Isle of Wight on May 22. The wind blew from the east with a club topsail breeze as Shamrock II led by about a minute at the finish.
Washington May 22 The Supreme Court adjourned until next Monday without releasing its opinion in the Insular cases. The court will reconvene Monday and then adjourn again until October.
OCR text outlines a labor dispute where a court served notices to restrain workers from closing facilities or interfering with operations. It mentions preventing employees from being persuaded or coerced, and prohibits soliciting or providing funds or supplies to groups aiding disruption or violence. The document references plaintiffs and defendants and a civil action regarding alleged conspiracies to injure property or personnel.
The First Christian Church faces division after Rev Wickham is acquitted on charges of huggling a young woman and intimacy with Miss Connounced. Eleven night trial ends with mixed verdicts, minority rejecting evidence. Plan to build a new central church this fall while existing church remains under dispute.
London May 22 Eugene Zimmerman, acting as guardian for the duke of Manchesters finance, refuses to pay creditors in full. The duchess received 160000 in bonds and a 10000 check but Zimmerman moved assets to safe custody in her name, drawing them back and delaying settlement amid family strain and estate inquiries.
Iowa Supreme Court hands down decisions in eight cases today. Spencer vs Berl District affirmed. Cagwin vs Chicago Railway affirmed. Parno vs Iowa Merchants Insurance affirmed. Johnson vs City of Sioux City Woodbury district affirmed. Young vs Charny Webster district reversed.
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