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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
7
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South Dakota will skip a horticultural display at the St Louis fair due to limited funds. The plan focuses on agricultural educational and mining exhibits with 25000 dollars allocated for mining. Black Hills contributes 20000 dollars with remainder by the commission. Native game and fish displays will feature Dr Rigg of Plankinton Frank Patten Artesian and a Black Hills donor. The Berger Manufacturing Company will outfit four corner rooms in metal and color, at little cost beyond crude metal value. Building of the South Dakota pavilion to be by Booth of Sioux Falls or Caldwell Drake of Indianapolis, 1600 feet long, with completion and decoration targeted for January.
Hon Coe I Crawford of Huron will address a public gathering December 4 and formally announce his gubernatorial candidacy. The event aims to present his position to Beadle county residents. The day also featured a Madison Madison Normal School visit by Huron teachers and union religious services followed by the Huron fire department annual reception and ball.
William Ryan, engineer on the Burlington, was killed at Reno when his head hung from the cab window of locomotive drawing 4 as a mail crane struck him. He had worked near Deadwood for weeks and belonged to the local Olympic association. his home was Wymore Nebraska, where his father is Burlington roundmaster.
Elias Abourezk a Syrian peddler with Bonesteel HQ was held up about forty five miles west of town and robbed of a little over $0 while returning from the Hosebud reservation where he sold goods to Indians. Thirty five Indian camps passed here last night en route to the county seat where probate court cases proceed. A local firm lists over 100 county court cases. Prospective spring land sales may bring in buyers as Indians purchase horses and other goods in large quantities.
Yankton College defeated Huron College 15 to 0 in a snowbound game at Yankton S D on November 27. Yankton outplayed the visitors with strong line play and no injuries. Huron fought cleanly but could not score as the first half ended 5-0. Cautionary note from Deadwood about deer meat sales to deter violations of game law. Czarina’s condition feared to worsen amid winter illness in St Petersburg.
The Cherokee county grand jury reported no findings against County Treasurer J. E. McClintock after a lengthy session begun November 4. The investigation followed rumors and charges, but the panel concluded there was no misconduct, seen as a complete vindication by friends and the community despite political tensions.
In Iowa, State Fish and Game Warden George A. Lincoln warns of prairie chicken extinction after two wet seasons with few wild chicks. He urges a three year ban on killing starting next July, notes quail numbers are up, ducks strong, and proposes quail open season: October 13 to December 1. He suggests abolishing spring duck goose and brant shooting, with open season September 1 to January 1.
Iowa city Waterloo reports plans to form an all Iowa baseball team under J W Myers with eight eligible cities. Twenty Waterloo businessmen back the enterprise at $100 each to a bank for season funding. In LeMars the Ply mouth county district court opened its November term with a small docket. Joe Falls sees Morton Debe and Vern Ellis arraigned for breaking and entering a store. modest booty including watches and musical instruments found.
Information from the White House says Peter Elliott the Swede who created a violent scene in the White House vestibule weeks ago has escaped from St. Paul asylum and may be en route to Washington or already in the capital.
Waerington December 2 The board of ordnance and fortifications in its annual report says the 32 inch rapid fire gun tested shows that with these guns and carriages the field artillery of our army will have a weapon equal or superior to any nation.
Denver, Colo. Nov 30 Nearly two thirds of the 2000 miners in the northern Colorado coal fields resumed work today. It is expected the full force will be at work within a week or two. Hopes are entertained that the conference of union officials, to be held Wednesday, will lead to a settlement in the southern fields.
Indianapolis report states H O Wright of Pendleton Indiana Purdue student died of injuries from the October 20 Big Four wreck. He is the seventeenth death linked to the disaster. Wright suffered a broken back. Other items note Queen Dowager Maria Christina's ailment and William J Bryan dining with Belfast's lord mayor.
Washington November 30 The United States government has given directions toward recognizing King Peter Karageorgevitch of Servia. Mr Jackson has received credentials as minister to Belgrade and will likely present them in person soon. He also serves as minister to Greece and Romania, seen as aiding rapid diplomatic moves.
In Grand Rapids on December 3, Alderman De Pagtor faced bribery charges tied to a Lake Michigan water contract. Ex-City Attorney Salsbury testified he paid De Pagtor 350 and offered 3000 to 5000 in water bonds. Salsbury admitted planning to sway council members and bleed outside parties, naming several officials, papers, and bankers in the alleged scheme. He described payments to ex-mayor Perry and others, and detailed the flow of funds from a 25000 cash deal and subsequent distributions before and after elections. He implicated Senator Burns and other officials, with testimony outlining a broad bribery effort linked to the water project.
Washington notes from December 3 describe the house debating adjournment of the extra session with a Friday target and thirty minute debate slots. Missouri Democrat DeArmond mocks congressional etiquette while urging balanced minority committee representation. Mississippi's Williams pushes tariff talk, mentions railroads reducing export steel rates by 33 1 3 percent amid rising interstate freight costs. Senate adjourns until Friday after bills and petitions are reviewed. Cuban reciprocity bill goes over. Penrose introduces a resolution for post office papers to be sent to the committee for possible further investigation.
Helena Mont Dec 3 The legislative assembly met in special session to consider a bill granting the supreme court authority to review facts in equity cases and changes of judgeship The measure arises from copper troubles leading to mine closures by Amalgamated Copper Company and resumes on governor promised action to pass the fair trial law.
Marie Ludwig an Evanston newlywed of two months stole valuable household articles from her husband’s Evanston apartment to make their home appear nicer. Vases bric a brac and draperies worth about 320 were found in their Sherman avenue Lee street house. Ludwig was arrested and her husband asked to stay with her in jail but was refused. He grieved aloud as she showed no remorse and explained she wished to make their shabby dwelling cheery.
The U S Supreme Court sustained Kansas eight hour on public works law enacted in 1891. Justice Harlan said legislative responsibility rests with lawmakers if the statute is challenged. Atkins v Kansas case focused on forcing a laborer to ten hours daily under a state contract with Kansas City Kansas.
Two students died and twenty escaped as the men’s dormitory at Jewell Lutheran college burned. Fire started in the basement at 5:15 am, destroying the building. one body identified as Berten Melang, another, Peterson, missing and presumed dead. Insurance listed at 12,000 with total loss from fire 25,000 in furniture and structure.
Grand Rapids, Mich December testimony by former city attorney Lant Salsbury in the Burns water deal case names many figures connected to the scheme. Salsbury claims payments to Burns, R A Cameron, H A Taylor, and others including newspaper managers and city officials as part of the waterworks affair. He alleges demands of thousand dollar payments to each, detailing extents of alleged corruption.
Appraisal shows net real and personal estate of 28 301 765 with gross personality of 35 594 586. Executors named are Arabella Huntington Isaac E Gates and Charles H Tweed. Principal beneficiaries include Mrs Huntington 15 025 000 Henry E Huntington 9 239 734 Princess Clara E Hatzfeld 1 000 000 and Archer M Huntington 250 000. Report filed long ago but kept secret until today.
Washington dispatch details Senator Healy's backers courting President Roosevelt after Meservey, an Iowa legislator from Webster County, met the White House. The plan: press the president to nudge the delegation toward Healy, amid railroad opposition and past allegations.
Washington claims indicate if Wood inspired the Runcie article criticizing Brooke, his promotion to major general could be rescinded. Wood denies involvement. Runcie testifies he wrote the piece at a Santiago dinner with Wood and Baker present. Senate hearing resumes with Rubens and Brooke corroborating details. outcome may force one man from service. Brooklyn Theater Blaze Strikes Largest New York Venue. The Academy of Music in Brooklyn burned. valued at $250,000, delaying a Democrat party dinner for State Senator Patrick H. McCarren as cater decorations were destroyed.
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