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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1905
Page
5
A New York committee session yields vague testimony about Mutual Life Insurance and New York Life contributions tied to campaign financing. Officials discuss expenditures, secret funds, and possible misallocation while naming executives and auditors.
Indications point to continued labor disorder in Moscow with bakers printers and car men on strike. Theatrical mechanics joined after two large gatherings with red flags but orderly protests and self dispersal. About 100 wounded including policemen and soldiers. one policeman dead. Two hundred bakery strikers arrested and beaten at Philipoff bakery. Bread prices rise. other workers threaten to join.
An article outlines executive and relative salaries across FASUMANGE and Mutual Life, listing McCall family members and in law connections. President McCall earns 190000, with kin receiving 4000 to 7800 yearly and others from 1200 to 2000. Mutual Life shows McCurdy family leaders with 150000 to 160000 in salaries and commissions, plus relatives in law networks with substantial payouts.
A St Paul banker, named as head of a rustling gang, is jailed amid links to a national ring operating across the Dakota Montana and Canada borders. Letters found on a slain rustler implicate him and point to former honest stockmen, officials, and a US official in the conspiracy.
Pat Crowe was transported from Butte to Omaha in custody of Detective Heltfeld and Chief Detective Dunn. A crowd of about 2000 gathered at the station as Crowe, escorted by police, was moved to a patrol wagon and then to the city jail where he pledged to reform and avoid talks on his alleged kidnaping of Eddie Cudahy.
A legislative committee probes a $20,000 salary to Senator Denew amid questions about why the pay was reduced during a scandal. Officials doubt a claimed consulting role suffices and seek specifics on services rendered. Also: insurance trends in the Midwest push for annual gain and loss statements. George W. Perkins sails to Bremen after testifying.
Burlington Iowa October 12 The declaration of trust by the late Mrs E D Rand mother of Mrs George Herron was filed It names Carrie Rand Herron and John J Fleming as trustees without bond The estate valued about 1 5 million includes 156 shares in ank stock to Rand's two brothers and funds for grandchildren from ages 28 The income supports religious educational work and the Grinnell College chair of applied Christianity Mrs Rand died in Italy two months ago while touring Europe with Dr and Mrs George Herron
Des Moines Iowa October 12 The grand jury subpoenaed County Recorder Airs Wodson to produce three mortgages against Edward J Gressar and the deed to the Gressar farm made over to William Carter. Experts deem the deed forged and the grand jury seeks witnesses and alibi details in a calculated plot to mislead authorities. The case centers on a forged signature allegedly witnessed by M E Welday.
An Adams Express package of $100000 handed to the Bank of Pittsburg was not delivered to its Cincinnati bank. George Cunliffe, acting money clerk, reported missing about $1000 and the 100000 package never reached the money forwarding office at Union Station. Detectives are investigating the alleged embezzlement by a staff member.
Goldfield Nev Oct 12 Charles M Schwab eastern steel magnate touring Nevada mining interests may move to the state and seek a U S senate seat to succeed Democrat Newlands. his vast mining investments mark him as a logical Republican successor in a GOP current Nevada.
In New York a string of raids on alleged pool rooms led to smashed doors and furniture as police held pink tea gatherings with keepers of disorderly houses as guests and captains as hosts. Following Captain Dooley’s transfer, several precincts saw personnel changes amid claims of vast monthly collections from hundreds of locations, allegedly handled by a police-connected man on behalf of unknown persons.
Philadelphia is the setting as Arthur S Foster faces trial as a principal in the Storey Luttons company. Receivers report the firm collected over 3.5 million dollars from the public during its four years, with nearly 3 million still due to customers and assets listed at 50 thousand.
Budapest headlines report Parliament prorogued today until December 19 by royal rescript. Shouts of scoundrels and insults greeted the reading, but no cabinet ministers were present to hear the remarks about the constitution.
The grand jury in Peoria expects to file about 150 additional indictments against N. C. Dougherty the defaulting school superintendent. It is believed he cannot post bonds and will be sent to jail. Authorities say he may claim insanity from a fall a year ago.
The Marine Hospital Service ends mosquito control and fumigation in fever areas starting today as cases decline. Dr. G C M Shanley, once South Dakota, dies from yellow fever after aiding efforts in Bayou Barataria. He is buried with Masonic honors. earlier he refused to leave the city and volunteered his services.
Chicago reports estimate the Peoria school fund shortage under Newton C Dougherty averaged 40000 yearly for about 27 years, possibly totaling 750000 as steel stock and western mining crashes blamed. Dougherty’s properties seized in Peoria as guilt grows, with a sheriff sale and potential long penitentiary term looming. Dougherty defends actions amid reform wave and says he had no personal knowledge of the bank’s affairs, appears as a figurehead or dummy president.
In Chicago on October 12 Robert Newcome a colored man ran amuck killing a policeman and a woman and fatally wounding another man. He barricaded himself in his home but was captured after a fusillade. A mob formed but dispersed when police armed with Winchesters arrived.
The body of Ra mon Carmona, Havana trunk store manager, was found concealed inside a locked trunk beneath a stairway. Police hunt a youth named Jose who had worked in the store and vanished. The safe had been opened and about $2,000 stolen.
Cooper Exchange bank in New York state was closed by the banking department due to heavy withdrawals following the death of cashier George F. Knapp who was killed by a fall from a window at his home.
Omaha Neb Oct 11 Elmer Thoms famous lecture The Crime of Two States will be introduced in the trial of Tom Dennison for the Pollock diamond robbery The deposition of Alfred Sly known as Kid Sly reveals he may stay in Omaha if he does not commit crimes He says he is a veteran thief released from Lincoln two months ago and has not committed crimes in Omaha He claims police protection and discusses Shercliffe and a Kansas City meeting before the robbery Additional depositions are to be taken next Saturday to complete the defense case at Red Oak
Grand jury in Des Moines Iowa began hearing evidence in the Gressor murder case with new witnesses including Clint Bayles a Highland Park street car man. Ongoing investigations and possible arrests loom as coroner's jury found murder as the cause of Gressor's death.
Fort Dodge Iowa October 11 F R Strong a prominent local businessman and Fifty sixth band member was arrested on burglary charges. Police say a large quantity of stolen goods was found at his home and he was captured after shipping a stolen shotgun in a trombone case by express.
Amnieton Wisconsin October 9 thirteen year old Bernard Lupinis appeared in court and pleaded guilty to killing Frank Murzdek a playmate. While struggling for possession of an old pistol Murzdek was shot through the heart and Lupinis hid the body. He was sentenced to the reform school.
Lorenzo Hamer died in Cincinnati and his wife Bertha Hamer was arrested as coroners tests found traces of poison in his stomach. Hamer had accused his wife of attempting to poison him during his illness.
Des Moines Iowa October 9 The skull found in a pawn shop last week was left by City Physician Miller a few weeks ago and forgotten by him.
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