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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1905
Page
2
Reports from several cities describe reactions to the imperial manifesto and the new constitution. Rioting ends with troops restoring order while Poland’s independence movement grows under martial preparations.
The Montana Supreme Court heard arguments in a suit by the state against Cudahy Armour Swift and Ham i packing firms accused of forming a conspiracy to regulate beef prices. The attorney general vigorously contested the claim as it relates to anti trust policy and exemptions for organizations. The court took the matter under advisement.
Luke Howard of S near Columbus died yesterday after his automobile looped a gap and overturned during a test run. He had practiced the maneuver for months and reportedly suffered fatal injuries when the car rolled over on the incline and platform. In a separate item, Mrs. Sarah Nook, aged 107, died in Oneph Mo. at her home, born in 1798, mother of seven, married twice.
A passenger and four trainmen were seriously or badly hurt when a passenger train collided with another unit near Liverpool. The crash occurred today as services operated between Watertown and Rome. Investigators began work at the scene.
A street car struck a passenger train at a grade crossing today, killing two and injuring three seriously. Officials investigated the crash as emergency crews responded to the scene.
A severe accident at Mare Island during a naval dockyard drill left a refrigerator ship damaged and likely to be taken out of service. Witnesses say two violent gusts of wind disrupted operations as men attempted to dive, causing damage to the cruiser’s marble floating machine shop and injuring personnel.
A veteran actor known as Metaren died aged 75 in the Alton area. Details remain sparse as the obituary notes his impact on stage and his long career in regional theater.
Early returns show Jerome independent ahead in district attorney and mayoral contests in New York City. McClellan leads Hearst for mayor with narrow margin while Jerome appears set to win district attorney, amid contest claims and incomplete tallies across the city.
In Philadelphia Nov returns show the reform city party and William G. Berry winning decisively for state treasurer. The Republican ticket suffers losses across the state with minimal disturbances. police deployed heavily to prevent illegal voting and keep order at 1,100 polling places amid strong Republican opposition.
The Maryland election covered state comptroller, legislature, county officers, and Baltimore city offices including a supreme court judge, sheriff, city clerk, and surveyor. A constitutional amendment aimed at disfranchising Black voters drew opposition from many Democratic voters while the vote count remained slow at a late hour in several precincts.
AP tally reports Democrats winning mayoralties and state tickets in New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Louisville city. Republicans sweeping Massachusetts, Chicago, Cook County, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Nebraska, and Maryland. Borough of Brooklyn reelects Coler on municipal ownership line. Pattison leads in Ohio race uncertainty. Maryland suffrage amendment defeated. Massachusetts elects Guild as governor. Rhode Island and Nebraska sweep for Republicans. widespread but limited fraud charges and minor clashes noted.
Early returns indicate a decisive defeat of the amendment by about 20 000 votes. McCullough appears likely to win state comptroller over Atkinson, with Republicans defeating Democrats in three of four city legislative districts. Harlan is re elected by about 10 000.
State Journal tallies show Herrick trailing statewide with a net plurality of 820 for governor from 63 of 88 counties. Republican gains total 1,670 while Democrats lead by 26,850 overall.
In Boston on November 8, Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild Jr. won the Massachusetts gubernatorial race by 29,4385 over Democrat Charles W. Bartlett. Eben S. Draper carried the lieutenant governor contest by 3,942 over Henry M. Whitney. Republicans secured seven of eight executive council seats and large majorities in both legislative chambers.
Chicago and Cook County voters gave Republicans a decisive victory electing all but one candidate. Four superior court judges won by large margins, a vacancy judge by about 1,000, a circuit court judge by 10,000, and eight of nine sanitary trustees. McCormick won the board presidency by about 4,000 over Weniter. An election for congressman was reported.
James McKinney a Republican from Aleda won by about 4500 votes over Democrat J Howard Pattee of Monmouth. Voter turnout was roughly half the usual level.
Eugene L. Schmitz, the union labor candidate, is elected mayor of San Francisco by a margin of at least 15,000 over John S. Partridge. With 314 of 320 precincts reporting, Schmitz has 42,202 votes to Partridge's 28,108. The union labor slate appears to have won its municipal ticket by 10,000 to 15,000. Machines used citywide. liquor license increase likely defeated.
Collay, who stole 400000 from his employer and fled by yacht to Brazil, described his method to an examining magistrate. He admits an accomplice and sent him to London with 3000 for ship freight, but the plan failed. Mime Merelli and Gallay appeared before the magistrate. A witness recalled Gallay’s setup in Rue de Châteaudun and a female friend who met him there. The landlady doubted his millionaire lifestyle.
Berlin reports a private physician’s claim that the Kaiser’s small malignant ear growth swells after champagne, pressing on the brain and triggering sudden ebullitions. The explanation notes the reaction to a single glass of drink, not a general weakness from alcohol.
Wakefield Neb Nov 7 a running gun fight with a trio of bank robbers who blew the Matejka saloon safe escaped with five captured by Constable Green and citizens. One robber Lynch alias Yorkie wounded, Parker alias Kid OBrien unhurt. Police recover 30 dollars from the safe and send the pair to Ponca with a third suspect at large after a ambush on the railroad track.
A Campbell Brothers circus train derailed near Temple Texas on November 7 causing nearly all animals to escape into surrounding woods. Panic spreads through rural communities as handlers attempt to recapture the creatures.
Gregory county officials disclosed that Guy Greenough paid 80 dollars a month for caring for his partially demented wife, then mistreated and confined her in a log attic. Neighbors aided the starving mother and child as authorities investigated abuse and neglect allegations in Bonesteel.
Midshipman James Branch of New York, son of James Branch of the Ameriesr Bankers' Association, died from injuries after a staged 23 round fight with Midshipman Minor Heather of Lafayette, Indiana. Branch reportedly fought after reporting Heather for discipline breach. Heather remains hospitalized without arrest.
Clarence Darrow resigned as Special counsel for Chicago today to Mayor Dunne. He stated he had no desire to continue in city service as municipal ownership cannot be effected before the spring election.
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