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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1913
Page
1
British press rebukes rapid Huerta recognition amid Mexican tensions. London papers admit the action may have been hasty as diplomatic steps trace back to preemptive acknowledgment and potential for wider conflict with Mexico.
Mexico City reports Daniel and Wuaristo Madero, brothers of the late president, were arrested in Monterey on charges of complicity in a plot to turn over the city to revolutionaries.
London papers warn of a possible embroilment with the United States over the Mexican situation. British officials express misgivings about Huerta and say London’s early recognition of King Peter of Serbia contrasted with Huerta policy. Washington doubtfully weighs European influence as the United States seeks a free hand to pacify Mexico.
Paris reports the armored cruiser Conde ordered to the Mexican coast to safeguard French interests. In Tokyo no warships will be sent to Mexico. In Vera Cruz General Felix Diaz arrived as the German cruiser Hertha anchored and officers boarded the Corcovado to guard Diaz amid a small partisan crowd.
Iown weather report notes unsettled conditions tonight with snow flurries in the east and south. Thursday looks generally fair across North Dakota and South Dakota with little temperature change and colder in the western portion tonight.
Captain George Wellington Streeter, backed by wealthy followers, returns to the Streeterville squatter camp to press his claim to the lakefront land now valued in the millions. Legal entanglements from twenty five years will go to court for a final decision, with many believing his claim valid.
Testimony links a typed unsigned will found after Rear Admiral Joseph Waton's death to Mrs Jennie Eaton. Prosecution alleges a Chicago lover motive. witnesses describe alleged abuse, poisons, and plans to have the admiral Institutionalized. evidence suggests motive and traces of a plotted crime.
The president signed an urgent deficiency bill granting civil service exemptions to deputy federal marshalls and deputy revenue collectors. He argued these officials were not meant to fall under ordinary civil service law and defended preferring personal selection for efficiency.
Bombay, India report shows a sharp market decline triggered by a broker default of 800000 dollars and fourteen other failures. The turmoil is blamed on defaults at several native banks, causing widespread panic in mill shares.
Mrs Emmeline Pankhurst addressed a mass American meeting at Madison Square Garden defending militant methods for women's suffrage and criticizing Britain’s government. She praised Ellis Island and immigration officials while arguing violence compelled progress and noting historic laws like old age pensions benefited politicians.
Voters in Sioux Falls adopt a three man city commission by a 66 vote margin. The change passes in seven of nine wards, with Fifth and Ninth wards supporting the old five man system. When the switch takes effect is undecided, with options for a spring or special election possible. May Burnside Mundt favor a prompt special election, while Dickinson Gates and Hardiman withhold comment.
Betting on the New York mayoralty returns to even money as supporters of Mitchel quote odds of 10 to 9. A $400 wager at even money was reported with a curb broker on one end and Fred Schumm on the other, Schumm noting substantial Mitchel bets. A $500 bet against $1,500 bets that Mitchel will win by a 50,000 plurality in Greater New York.
Chicago police report arresting a Black man in Joliet who is the chief hope for identifying Ida Leegson’s killer. authorities did not reveal his name or charges but described him as a key suspect in the case.
New York City and Albany report William Sulzer departing for New York to restart his assembly campaign after the impeachment era. He defends actions, declares fight just begun, and notes aides will follow to aid the bid.
Hundreds of Vermillion students walk out after the University of South Dakota deans decline to reinstate five suspended football players and suspend seven female students. Word spread that three key players planned to enter Iowa State, while in Sioux Falls the football schedule faced cancellation after manager Godfrey Frye canceled the Denver game due to two suspensions. About 100 students reportedly planned a strike, leaving the campus if faculty stance did not soften.
Former President Taft spoke at Princeton University today during the dedication of the Grover Cleveland Memorial Tower and the graduate college. The ceremony featured remarks by European and American scholars, with Taft delivering the memorial address and President Hibben accepting the tower.
A grand jury in East St. Louis returned indictments against twenty four former city officials and four others for municipal irregularities in the last administration. Former mayor Chas S. Lambert former city treasurer Fred Gerald and fourteen of the sixteen 1912 council members are named. Most charges allege a conspiracy to defraud with alleged fraud totals around 100000 dollars.
Martin Patterson withdraws today as the Progressive candidate for governor citing business reasons. The move leaves the party without its statewide bid as political action changes hands in Superior, Wisconsin.
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