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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
5
Seattle labor leaders are reported at the forefront of uprisings in British Columbia. The state of siege tightens as Oriental Quarters of Vancouver remain closely guarded and Tokyo urges calm while details unfold.
Merager accounts on the Vancouver incident are printed in a special cablegram to the Asahi. The report is brief and the paper refrains from editorial comment. It states the trouble is over and that Vancouver remains calm.
A Vancouver special reports that organizers linked to Seattle anti Japanese groups planned the Vancouver riots to influence Ishii chief of the bureau of foreign commerce. Labor figures attended while few American anti Japan sympathizers joined the demonstration. Ishii went straight to Vancouver instead of Seattle, coordinating with Vancouver leaders.
Vancouver report says Chinese and Japanese quarters near the city were crowded with armed guards and consignments of firearms. Police halted a large sale of guns to Orientals as Chinese workers and storekeepers massed in the area with weapons including Winchesters ready for potential clashes.
Tokio reports the Canadian foreign office will express regret for Vancouver disturbances and take steps to prevent further trouble. An official says Ottawa has utmost confidence in its government and in America. Consul Ishii’s dispatch notes the outbreak stems from anti-Japanese agitation and exaggerated reports.
Washington reports indicate a drastic exclusion treaty with Japan is near completion. Officials cite Vancouver incident as an infringement of treaty rights and expect Britain’s support to push a stricter immigration limit. Secretary Root and the Japanese ambassador may draft the accord soon.
Delegates at the twelfth biennial convention of the International Association of Machinists voted to oust George Warner of New York City. Warner admitted receiving quarterly payments of 2500 from the Erie railroad to influence policy on the canal and to prevent strikes, claiming the payments stopped when General Stuart became Erie manager.
Mrs. Mary Lawless Rorschach of Portsmouth was murdered in her Park Avenue home when an unknown burglar seized her pistol after she fired twice at him through an open kitchen door. The victim, sister of Joseph T. Lawless, ex secretary of the commonwealth of Virginia, was shot through the heart.
St Louis September 12. Texas defense will contest WW Clay Pierce’s right to appeal Habeas corpus rulings to block his appearance as a witness in the ouster suit against the Witers Pierce OU Co. The case, tied to alleged false swearing about oil trust membership, heads to the Eighth Circuit in December and the U S Supreme Court in October. Counsel seeks advancement when courts convene.
Boston reports Dr Edward Williams a SUY AY SVAVTTOC graduate claims spleens can bolster the nation’s meat supply adding 66 million pounds yearly value about 6 million dollars and at under 10 cents per pound. He says fresh spleens are highly palatable and has a method to preserve them indefinitely.
Memphis dispatch reports Mark Twain may pilot the steamer that will transport President Roosevelt along the river next month. Captain Bixby, a famed ante bellum pilot who mentored Twain, promised to be in the pilot house when Clemens takes the wheel.
Berlin reports Ferdinand Schlimme a stone mason who died in Brunswick public hospital after living nearly thirteen years in a water bath. Wounded in 1894 by a fall from a tree his spine was damaged causing paralysis below the waist. He remained immersed at 94 degrees while doing work and breeding canaries, with many of his crafted items selling well.
Tokio reports drawn from Japanese advisory office put Korea’s population under 10 million with far more males than females. Inaccurate statistics leave estimates ranging widely from 8 to 25 million, but practical figures show a pronounced male surplus.
Consul General George S. Anderson reports in Washington on burial practices in Brazil noting a state linked monopoly, Santa Casa da Misericordia, controlling funeral supplies through a hospital network. He says American funeral goods may not suit the Brazilian market.
New York reports Countess Montignoso divorced wife of the king of Saxony has wed Signor Tosselli, an Italian singer. The countess gained notoriety for eloping with Andre Giron, tutor to her children, who later deserted her and led Emperor Francis Joseph to strip her of all titles.
In a revealing early morning dialogue, a wife tells her husband about an affinity that destroys their marriage plans. The account details attempts to reconcile artist Perdindid Verney Warle and Julia, the twin soul, while the wife proposes a strategy to free the spouse for a new union.
Melbourne reports the Domestic Workers' union of Wellington grows stronger as it circulates calls to domestic servants and lady helps to back the union. The dispute centers on daily time off and control over duties, arguing servants should have agreed free time rather than being perpetually at the mistress’s beck and call.
In Lomo on September 12, a large crowd of about 2000 people hunted for George Bernard Shaw after he vanished during a perilous hill trek near the Mhinoxfath neighbourhood famed for Roman steps. He later sent word to friends from Daley that he had reached safety after wandering the mountains.
An incoherent report notes meat wagon drivers at work during a night shift. The text references a route, a wholesale operation, and some condition hindering performance with unclear details about timing or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text shows reference to Standard Oil Shies at Crkok and Fealing Rebate with garbled names like Imelard Olishies. Mention of a mile ISU and Grace van Melins appears. No clear events or dates emerge. text is damaged and uncertain.
Washington reports Idaho Senator Borah denies guilt and fights an indictment for defrauding the government in land deals while Pettibone murder case is delayed. Justice Department scrutiny and potential changes in prosecutors accompany Borah’s trial setup as a judge weighs a continuance.
Chicago audience hears Rev. Frederick E. Hopkins denounce rising fondness for booze among women and girls, labeling tonics, bracers, and cocktails as indicators of social decline and increased gambling across classes. The preacher cites cafes, restaurants, and salons as venues where alcohol consumption grows among all women.
Mrs. Margaret McLaughlin is accused by Pittsburg police of two robberies and jail breaking. She allegedly robbed Allegheny county workhouse of clothing and a revolver, then escaped and later received a 30 day sentence. Magistrate Kirby remanded her for court.
The Hague September 11 delegates report suppression of articles on neutral powers treatment in belligerent territory. The Luxenbourge delegate proposed a motion, adopted unanimously, urging subjects in belligerent lands to respect neutrality laws.
Washington reports a man shot his wife Mrs. Wellington D Herbert and her sister Mrs. George W Mathey in a crowded room after a failed reconciliation. The husband then shot himself in the chest and is not expected to recover. Several others narrowly escaped injury from five revolver shots in the incident.
Tangier reports describe widespread violence as tribesmen loot and murder, targeting Jews and Moors. A Jewish family loses children in front of their mother, a baker is found dead in his oven, and many residents’ wives and daughters are abducted amid chaotic conditions.
In New York on Sept 11 differences between three driver unions caused a heated quarrel at the Michael Peely funeral in Williamsburg. Police reserves dispersed a crowd as drivers deserted the procession. Eventually unions agreed to separate routes to the cemetery for the hearse and mourners.
Albany announces a forthcoming suit to strip American Ice of its right to operate in New York. Investigators found contracts and correspondence showing a deliberate plan to monopolize ice sources for New York City Philadelphia and other markets and to control distribution nationally.
Miss Evelyna Palmer daughter of Mrs. Robert Abbee of New York wed Angelo Sikelianas a Greek poet in Igor Harbor. The ceremony links American social prominence with unconventional ideas as Palmer traveled widely and recently returned from Europe aboard the Lorraine wearing a Greek style robe and sandals amid curious passengers.
In Orange, New York, Bennie Cohn’s schoolmates proposed forcing his father to clothe him in long trousers. The plan failed as Bennie’s mother preferred he stay a boy, and the petition was delivered by mail. The father disavowed responsibility for the knickerbockers Bennie wears.
Pekin reports Pashou Wang Hahsi and Ting She Hmei have been named imperial commissioners by the throne. They will separately visit Japan Britain and Germany to examine and report on those countries constitutional systems.
Paris authorities launched an investigation at the American embassy’s request into the expulsion of James Morton Winslow a New Yorker who allegedly violated gambling laws and was given twenty four hours to depart France Winslow says he did not run the famed Dinard club but was on the entertainment committee.
Oyster Bay Sept 9 0 resident and Mrs Roosevelt and Miss Bithel attended a session of the Oyster Bay Riding academy today. Mr Roosevelt exclaimed That's good when he saw every one of the girls riding astride.
John D. Rockefeller visits his Broadway office for the first time since 1896 to discuss the 29,240,000 fine and the federal action aimed at dissolving Standard Oil. Judge Landis, who imposed the penalty, has been in New York quietly and says there was no federal conference or business in Oyster Bay.
Four Annapolis naval cadets faced discipline for infractions at the academy. Clarence C. Niner of Wyoming and O. G. Sulle of Indiana admitted to seeing a troupe of actresses without leave and were found guilty of “Frenching.” Captain Badger recommended dismissal, citing bad example from veterans. Humbert of Pennsylvania and James E. Austin of New York also faced dismissal after leaving the practice ship at Bath, Maine, when shore leave was denied.
Philadelphia report says S D Wolf, owner of a Baltimore Avenue clothing store, awoke from a nightmare to find his shop looted. Authorities suspect a tramp camping near Morton carried off clothing, jewelry, watches, shoes, and $10 in change, totaling substantial loss.
Lancaster report tells how Rebecca L. Price, once a nurse at Phoenixville, and Major August Vignos of Canton Ohio, pledged to marry after a wartime bond formed at Gettysburg. Vignos, whose arm was blown off, sent a token of reward after writing. Price has long served in the National Association of War Nurses.
Advices report Raisuli who captured Sir Henry McLean last July is mistreating prisoners in Tangier. McLean lies weak from chills after sleeping on bare floors with only guards and no bedding or coverings available.
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