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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
11
The advertisement note lists rates for business cards and locals, details on legal ads, and pricing for cards of thanks and obituaries. It mentions free marriage and death notices, club pricing with other publications, and requests subscribers to provide old and new addresses when changing residences.
Friday February 13 1903 Madison university instructor Arthur Stanley Wheeler resigns amid gambling and saloon associations and accepts a bartender position at 38 per week The Missouri legislature considers moving the state capital from Jefferson City to St Louis Governor Herreids son faces serious illness and death after failed appendicitis treatment with a second operation in Rochester Minn
The people extend sincere sympathy to Governor and Mrs Herried in the death of their little son. He was a bright lad with promise of future development. Parents who mourn a child understand the governor's grief in this bereavement.
The article contrasts Diaz’s suppression of trusts by executive decree with President Roosevelt’s approach in the United States. It notes that Diaz acts without consultation and implies U S limits on unilateral disposals by law. It discusses differing attitudes toward trust treatment between nations and sectors.
The article notes shifting hopes for antitrust laws in the senate this session. It mentions Senator Quay easing his stance, allowing the Elkins bill to reach the floor, and a growing willingness among senators to align with the president on trust matters. If adjournment nears, some trust laws may pass to curb large corporations.
The Delaware senatorial contest led by J Edward Addicks ends as he withdraws his bid to avoid prolonging absence from the Senate. The move aims to force the legislature to elect two Republicans for the two seats, replacing a Republican and a Democrat term arrangement.
The state legislature drama signals the likely end of Addicks career after three failed attempts to win a senate seat. His withdrawal marks a decisive turn amid strong intra party opposition and shifting power Dynamics.
Washington dispatches in the Sun report John D. Rockefeller sought to halt anti trust legislation by sending a message to six senators urging delay until his counsel could brief them in Washington. The attorney arrived to be told his services were not needed as Rockefeller’s move aided passage of the desired law. Senators reacted with resentment at the interference in congressional duties.
Cardinal Gibbons warns of rising divorces nationwide and cites South Dakota six month residence as a loophole to escape publicity. He urges remedies in eastern courts and criticizes swift Chicago and New York divorces. The piece also discusses political campaign shifts over capital relocation agreements among Mitchell, Huron, and Redfield and evolving sentiment since past publications.
The article notes that programmes of theatrical and other entertainments in London yield a profit of about 150 000 dollars yearly to managers and advertisement contractors. It also mentions the late Dr. Joseph Parker of London who economized for years to pay the full sum his father had failed to raise, achieving the satisfaction of completing the payment.
Total attendance 717. Tardy cases in January 655 and January half days absent 1646. A Tuesday meeting covered forming a pupil savings bank run by the city with deposits weekly collected by the superintendent and banked per pupil, issued certificates at $1, already in use in Vermillion. Advocates say it builds thrift. critics fear parsimony and lost funds for necessities. The writer seeks practical testing before board action and welcomes further information beyond Verdroit lion.
Ped Brown is added to the sick list while Mr Evans endures a severe epidemic attack. Stahl leaves for Chamberlain to inspect his reservation claim. Paul Wetzel recovers from pneumonia. Baily suffers lung and throat trouble. Charley Johnson visits from Huron. Colton visits Hartford. Freshman class meeting elected Miss Sadie Miller president. Daedalian room progress praised. another room available. Kappas guest room envy. Many students endure colds from gym, church, or classrooms. Y M C A budgets $150. Prof Stout asks less chalk. Home oratorical Feb 23 with Satterlee Wenz Loevinger in Kappa Phi Phi.
The Sioux City post office chief mailing clerk admits thefts of letters and says most losses were small. Inspectors Craig Reid and Leland credit the case to persistent work, noting the suspect targeted outgoing mail and letters to women deemed of loose character. The motive tied to relieving poverty is cited, with a call for sympathy for the victims rather than the thief.
The article discusses state property branding and employment rules, noting a board ruling that no faithful employee shall be discharged from charitable or penal institutions for political or religious affiliations. It promotes a high standard of service over favoritism and suggests a law will codify existing practices. It also includes an advertisement for One Minute Cough Cure by L. O. Gale claiming rapid relief and safety.
The Sunday Sioux City Journal adds details on Charles Tenney thefts. Post office workers say he liked slot machines, spent money gambling, and lived grandly. Tenney’s father arrived Saturday and sought bail. Tenney claims only brief mail tampering, while police had suspected him since June, though evidence was not firm.
D L Tenney returns from Sioux City where his son Charles is linked by post office inspectors to a mail robbery. Tenney maintains his son’s innocence and denies any confession. He plans to withhold comment pending attorney guidance and an upcoming trial to seek acquittal.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the only positive cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles cuts burns and skin abrasions. It contrasts DeWitt's purity with counterfeit salves and emphasizes healing claims and exclusivity.
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