Discovery of cornstalk industry could boost western farms
Washington correspondent reports Charles Cramp of Philadelphia advancing smokeless powder and cellulose from cornstalks. He claims plants could cost 50,000 each and supply all corn stalks within 25 miles, yielding over 225 million dollars annually for Kansas Nebraska Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio. Cramp envisions alcohol cellulose mattings carpets pipes and cattle feed from cornstalks with profits per ton of at least two dollars. He plans a chain of bi product factories and investment from friends.
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Washington
Sioux City Journal
Charles Cramp
Philadelphia
Cramp
Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Inois
Indiana
Ohio
West
Mr. Cramp
United States
Teachers and Scholars Honor Prof Shepherd on Last Day
On his final afternoon as high school principal Prof A C Shepherd is presented with a handsome chair by Geo Likov and then by city teachers who gift Shakespeare’s complete works. He reflects on five years of harmonious work with Mitchell’s school system and resigns to become M E church pastor at Alexandria. The Republican endorses his move and notes future political talk about John Colvin seeking speaker role.
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A.C. Shepherd
Geo. Liko
Prof. Shepherd
Quigley
Shepherd
Shakespeare
Mitchell
M. E. Church
Alexandria
Goodykoontz Tops Populist Drive For Senate Seat
In Aberdeen J M Goodykoontz pushes to succeed Senator Kyle amid a crowded field including Keller and Plowman. Goodykoontz claims solid support in his judicial circuit and backing from Populist leaders as Kyle’s chances wane.
Bishop Hare Visits St Marys Parish Mitchell
Bishop Hare preached at St Marys Church Mitchell to parishioners and Sunday School children. A letter from Rector Emeritus John H Babcock was read praising the congregation. A reception at Mrs Anna Williams home followed the service and refreshments were served. Wednesday morning communion was held presided by the bishop. One Minute Cough Cure endorsed by L O Gale as a safe remedy for coughs croup and lung troubles.
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St. Mary’s Church
John H. Babcock
Bishop Hare
Anna Williama
St. Mary’s
Cuban Aid Society Formed in Mitchell South Dakota
A second Cuban Sympathizers meeting in Mitchell adopts resolutions condemning Spain, forms a permanent organization with officers led by T J Spangler, and plans a memorial to Congress to aid Cuban independence. A subscription drive and open meeting are announced, with Capt F D Powers aiding in rallying support.
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Spain
T J. Spangler
Ss. R. Melcher
Ibert Boynton
Transurer
R. T. Robinson
I. D. Powers
James Collins
Congress
Executive Committee
F. D. Powers
United States
Cuba
Cuban Aid Society of
Mitchell
South Dakota
Land Possession Case Hears Judge Abbey Find Jurisdiction
The case of Michael Gleason vs. Joseph Czapski over possession of a quarter section of land was heard Saturday by Judge Abbey who found no jurisdiction and referred the matter to Judge Smith. Czapski, tenant, refused to surrender after notices of deed and sale to Michael Gleason, claiming Gleason’s ownership. The dispute is noted as turning on a significant legal point and is expected to settle it on trial.
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Abbey
Michael Gleason
Joseph Czapski
T. J. Spangler
Winsor & Mohr
Czapski
Gleason
John Gleason
Congressional News Summary December Sessions End With Deliberations
A Dec 15 session heard Senator Morgan discuss the Cuban question and adopted a resolution seeking information on US prisoners. The Alle Nebraska bill called for an election investigation and money use review. The House advanced railroad and mail matter bills but took few decisive steps amid debates over land forfeiture and the Dingley bill. By Dec 21 the Senate favored Cuban independence via foreign affairs, while House debates focused on appropriations and immigration.
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Morgan
Alle* Nebraska
House
Atlantic and
Pacfic Railroad
Promioe
Dingley
Sherman
Fire
Reef
Gorman
West
Aldrich
Platt
Hell of
Oregon
Chandler
Hale
Nen
Dingrey
Army and Navy
Hot Springs
Ark
Senate
Lodge
District of Columbia
War Department
McKinley
Foreign Affairs Committee
Venezuelans Seek Arbitration Seat in Anglo-Venezuela Pact
Caracas dispatch reports President Crespo backs a single Venezuelan representative on the anticipated arbitration tribunal under the boundary treaty. The cabinet fully accepts the treaty terms pending congressional approval while Crespo supports the arbitration seat. A separate note from Hampere shows dockers vote to continue the strike with 7 263 in favor and 3 671 against.
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Arbitration Commission
New York
Herald
Caracas
Senor Andrade
Mr. Storrer
Crespo
Guiana-Venezuela
Pinal
Congress
Minneapolis and Chicago Grain and Livestock Market Report
Market report from Minneapolis Duluth St Paul and Chicago dated Dec 22 shows wheat futures at December 75 to 78 cents with May around 78 percent, cash and futures quotes for No 1 hard and Northern grades, hogs strong in St Paul and Chicago with mixed cattle and sheep demand, and Chicago grain and pork prices with December wheat 75 to 76 cents and corn around 206 to 224 cents. Prices for stockers and feeders, cows, heifers, and Christmas cattle listed with range outcomes and receipts noted.
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Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Duluth
Delutu
St. Paul Union
South St Pay
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Texas
Plague toll rises in Bombay with mass exodus
Bombay reports 1,511 bubonic plague cases and 1,094 deaths to date. Officials note 200,000 residents have fled as the outbreak spreads. In Washington, a planning committee fixes the site for the McKinley inaugural ball in the pension office court.
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Bali
Wasniseros
McKinsey
Pension Office
Harrisope
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