Mitchell Capital Friday April 1s07 and The Mitchell Printing
County paper item notes subscription rates and a legal case where E H Harriman sues his stenographer who sold Webster letters to New York papers claiming the president approved a campaign fund. Lead Daily Call endorses Hans Ostrud for governor, citing reform efforts and South Dakota birth as traits.
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E. H. Harriman
New York
Daily Call
Hans Ostrud
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Astrud
South Dakota
Crawford
Weather Woes Persist Across Regions In April’s End
The writer notes April’s harsh weather with ongoing snow storms in the east, west, and north. He cites South Dakota as a potential source of sunshine and warmth if not for neighboring states’ cold influence, predicting the bitter month’s end will favor no change.
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South Dakota
Cummins Taft VP Speculation Stirring Iowa
Iowa reacts with excitement to talk of Governor Cummins joining Secretary Taft as a vice presidential candidate. Cummins has not commented and some Iowans favor moving him to Washington to remove him as a political factor. He appears to think his Iowa duties are unfinished and that he must stay to finish them.
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Iowa
Cummins
Taft
Bryan favors La Follette for GOP presidential nomination
The report quotes Bryan wishing for Senator La Follette to be nominated by Republicans and stating it would be pleasant to campaign against him. With the Wisconsin senator in the race, Bryan expects no easier opponent than any Republican nominee. He notes Republicans will pick their candidate without seeking Bryan’s input.
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Bryan
Senator la Follette
Wisconsin
Thaw Bail Bid Faces Opposition as Trial Delays Loom
The next move in the Thaw case is to secure bail for the defendant, with Jerome opposing bail on equality grounds while Thaw’s family offers to pay any amount. He cites the jury’s conviction majority as basis to resist bail, and a second trial is expected to be delayed.
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Thaw
Jerome
Thaw Jury Deadlock Leaves Murder Verdict Uncertain
The trial of Harry K. Thaw for the murder of Stanford White ends with a seven to five split in favor of conviction and no verdict reached. The jury cannot agree, delaying the result and likely pushing the case to a late summer calendar alongside other homicidal offenses.
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Harry K. Thaw
Standford White
Jerome
Remanded Trial and Jury Role in Thaw Case
The passage discusses remanding a trial, the jury’s influence on a verdict, and the impact on the Thaw family. It questions whether a new jury would yield a different outcome without a new defense strategy.
Roosevelt faces clash over Swedish court visit request
President Roosevelt handles a tense dispute involving Mrs. Von Clausson who sought presentation at Stockholm's royal court. Minister Stevens in Sweden declined the request, prompting the claimant to appeal to the president. He refused to meet her, and she departed Washington vowing vengeance.
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Roosevelt
von Clausson
Minister Stevens
Sweden
Royal Court
Stockholm
Sioux Falls Debates Street Car Franchise Term
Sioux Falls residents face a choice between a thirty year franchise and a twenty year option for a new street car line. Both plans promise the same route and service, but differ in duration. The thirty year proposal appears to win at tomorrow’s election, with promoters aiming to start construction this year.
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Sioux Falls
Minnesota and Iowa Pull Back on Rail Legislation
Minnesota and Iowa began to curb aggressive railroad bills as sessions near end. Lawmakers realized sweeping cuts would hit road improvements and burden taxpayers. Railroads agree some moderation is needed though reforms are still desired to ensure fair play.
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Minnesota
Iowa
Mitchell Plugs Arbor Day Spirit With Early Tree Planting
Mitchell residents begin planting trees ahead of Arbor Day on April 26. The city, about 25 years old, has shaded streets near the business district and growing trees farther out, making Mitchell one of the state’s prettiest shaded towns with trees as a key asset. Local citizens emphasize ongoing care and early planting to boost the town’s beauty and appeal.
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Crawford
Mitchell
Hair Restorer Proves Its Worth in Grim Claim
A visitor boasts that a friend’s hair grew until six feet of earth was required for burial after using the elixir. The patent medicine man reacts with disbelief as the Crusade-era warning appears in Catholic Standard and Times.
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Standard and Times
Stupid Fellow Makes Bread Joke At Wedding
The bridegroom laments a heavy loaf of bread while the new wife retorts that if it had risen it would be twice as heavy. The exchange captures a playful wedding moment with light humor.
Hotel Proprietor and Clerk Duel Over Guests
A witty exchange in a Muskete cartoon panel shows a hotel proprietor doubting payment for Herr Jehmann. The clerk asserts wealth by noting Jehmann is old and ugly while his wife is young and beautiful, implying social dynamics and humor.
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Jehmann
Woman and Fashion Blouse Yoke and G arden Waist
A fashion note describes a peppy waist and matching skirt or with a leather or dome as a versatile outfit. It highlights crepe de chine with lace trim oval panels in silk stitches, with variations using lace bands silk embroidery or all over lace and silk bindings.
Fancy Silks Signal Spring Fashion Display
The New York shops showcase silk fabrics in black and white stripes, gray tones, plaids, disks and sheer weaves. Designers promise bold combinations for spring, with plain colors and figured silks serving as foundations for gauzes through winter’s fashion cycle.
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New York Sun
Flounces Spread Across Costumes in Rich Fabrics
Knee deep flounce effects gain wide use especially in costumes. Two materials appear, heavier at the bottom for emphasis. Chenille embroidered net and silk tinsel gauze with velvet or silk create standout flounces.
Tailor Presents New Early Spring Suit Silhouette
The early spring tailor suits on view feature a round simple skirt with bands or tucks. A new tailored model attracts attention with a very wide front breadth and sides tucked wide at the start, narrowing to points about six inches below.
One Piece Apron For Child
A charming child’s apron echoes vintage charm with graceful simple lines. The one piece design cleans easily, irons flat, and needs little patience or trimming. The suggested trimming uses a narrow fulled vatenciennés for a neat finish.
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Grandmamma
Greeting to a future great man in proud words
A poem excerpt by T. A. Daly in Catholic Standard and Times praises a Bayanse youth who speaks proudly and warmly. It expresses admiration for his confident manner and predicts he will become a great man someday.
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T. A. Daly
Catholic Standard and Times
Memory Test on the Links Turns Playful Banter
In a light exchange a golfer boasts of rounds with worse players while his caddy calmly notes the remark. The golfer speaks loudly and the caddy quotes the tease with a restrained, dry reply. The moment captures humor amid golf course chatter.
Bright Side Auction Notion Sparks Strained Neck Joke
Mr Jurgins curses a sudden stiff neck that twists his head toward the left shoulder in a comic remark. The optimist suggests a silver lining by posing for a portrait without forcing a photographer to twist his neck, calling it a bright side of auctions.
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