Dramatic triumph as Whiteside stars in Richard III
A large audience at the Grand Opera House applauded Mr. Whiteside in Richard III with a capable company. The performance showcased his clear portrayal of Richard and strong supporting work by Sears Richmond and Miss Wolstan. Scenic limits and lighting were noted, while local turnout from Woonsocket and remarks from Chas. Gottschalk highlighted future engagements, including Daniel Sully planned for Mitchell in late March.
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Walker Whiteside
Mr. Whiteside
Grand Opera House
Richard
Anne
Ajiz
Sears
Earl of Richmond
Miss Wolstan
Miss Day
Sher
Tower
Mr. Ewart
Duke of Buckingham
Whiteside
Woonsocket
Milwaukee
Chas. Gottschalk
Mitchell
Gottschalk
Republican
Daniel Sully
Mr. Sully
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Twin Cities
Pen picture stirs guess on next SD governor name
The Canton Leader editor described a depot platform gentleman as the future South Dakota governor with a vivid Civil War era soldier sketch. Vermilion Republican suspects the photo resembles Hon. Frank Crane, born 1858, though the Civil War timeline makes that unlikely. Brer. Willey doubts the guess.
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Canton Leader
Canton
South Dakota
Frank Crane
Brer. Willey
Reuben Dwight seeks sweeping railroad liability amendment
The Inter Mountain photo feature highlights Reuben Dwight formerly of Butte who, as a Montana legislator, pushes a far reaching railroad liability amendment. Critics argue it lacks clear damage limits and imposes procedural hurdles, while railroads lobby against it. Dwight claims to prevail despite opposition and indicates support from friends in Mitchell.
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Butte, Mont., Inter Mountain
Reuben Dwight
Reuben
Montana
Helena
Inter Mountain
Dwight
Mitchell
NO CAPITAL INFLUENCE IN SIOUX FALLS CORRESPONDENCE
Pierre correspondent in the Sioux Falls Argus Leader Sunday morning reports a persistent rumor that a plan to rescind the capital removal resolution exists and that backers of the original move aim to derail the valued policy bill. TH L Bras denies any such foundation and says legislators acted freely when the removal resolution passed.
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Pierre
Sioux Falls
TH. L. Bras
Bras
Mitchell
Retail Merchants discuss state oil and peddlers laws
The legislative committee of the Merchants Retail Association of the state, including Wickhem of Alexandria, Tyler of Harrisburg, and Andrews of Sioux Falls, advocates a stringent peddlers license law and supports oil bills by Jenkins and Kiubs. They seek a $5,000 dairy and food commissioner appropriation to enforce the pure food law amid debates on exemptions.
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Pierre
Merchants’ Retail Association of
Messrs. Wickhem
Alexandria
Tyler
Harrisburg
Andrews
Sioux Falls
Dairy and Food Commissioner
Jenkins
Roberts
Kiibs
Brown
Moody
Lawrence
Committee On State Affairs
The
Agricultural College
Merchants’ [Retas
Silent vault at St Michan’s church inspires awe in Dublin
A London Tatler account extols St Michan’s church in Dublin as a pilgrimage site famed for its organ linked to Handel and a vault where two century old mummies can be seen. The tombs of the Sheares brothers and the Earl of Leitrim lie within, with a dry, eerie atmosphere that arrests decay and offers a grim thrill beyond the morgue.
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Dublin
St. Michan’s
Handel
Messiah
Robert Emmet
Sheares
United Irish
Earl of
Leitrim
London Tatler
How Men Fall When Shot
Describes common myths about how men fall after being shot and explains actual mechanics. It notes that falls often occur after the impact and that wounds above the hips cause quicker sinking, while smaller wounds trigger more initial movement before collapse.
Crossing the Bar Written in the Poets Eighty First Year
Lord Tennyson reveals that Crossing the Bar was composed in October during a move from Aldworth to Farringford. The poet’s son recalls first reading and praising the work, noting its arrival in a moment of inspiration and its intended place at the end of all editions of Tennyson's poems.
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Tennyson
Lord Tennyson
Aldworth
Farringford
How Air Acts on Mercury in a Barometer
The air contracting raises pressure on mercury causing it to rise in the tube while expansion lowers pressure and makes the mercury fall. Thus observed height changes in a barometer indicate shifts in the surrounding air volume.
Should Earth Become Flat Researchers Probe Global Shape
A scientist speculates that a flattened earth would leave seas two miles deep worldwide. An Oklahoma editor adds a blunt warning, joking that anyone attempting to flatten the earth should be shot on the spot, noting many in Oklahoma cannot swim.
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Oklahoma
Kansas City Journal
Clever Scheme Umbrella Banters for Thrifty Buyer
A Philadelphia Press ditty features a dealer touting a humble looking umbrella as a bargain. The customer mocks the price, while the dealer defends quality and price, noting the item is made of fine material yet appears inexpensive.
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Philadelphia Press
Beecher and Spurgeon on Calvinism and the camel hump
Beecher claimed Spurgeon owed his popularity to Calvinism no more than a camel's hump. Spurgeon replied that the hump is a store of fat enabling long journeys, and its value depends on the hump.
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Beecher
Spurgeon
Witty Dublin Barrister’s Advice On Revenge
A Dublin barrister counsels a physician not to name a man who insulted him. Instead, have the man call you in and seek revenge indirectly. The lawyer claims this method is more secure and certain.
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Dublin
No Cause For Alarm
A brief Chicago News item notes an insurance agent asking a man with a wife to take out a life policy. The reply suggests the wife is not seen as dangerous, implying a humorous or casual exchange about practical protection.
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Newed
Chicago News
Doesn't Want It Back Says Programme Is Taken From German
A brief quip notes someone dismissing a programme as derived from German origins with a sharp remark about others being glad to discard it. The exchange hints at cultural or linguistic tensions reflected in the item.
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Humph
An Irish Verdict From the Jury Foreman
The foreman of an Irish jury declares in court that the man who stole the mare is not guilty, delivering a startling verdict that puzzles the courtroom and spectators alike.
Passing Bills in Pierre Stages as Friday Session Advancing
In Pierre on Friday the legislature pushed work at rapid pace, averaging three bills per hour with little debate. Senators split on the measure, notably Lawson opposing and Koepsel supporting, signaling potential changes before final passage likely Tuesday or Wednesday. The emergency clause and timing raise questions about immediate effect on insurance firms and required ratification by the house.
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Pierre
House
Senate
Bromley Spink
Lawson
Brown
Koepsel
McLeod
Friends of the
Friends of the Mesaure
Old Man with the Fish and Scott's Emulsion
A nostalgic testimonial extols Scott's Emulsion as a nourishing cod liver oil tonic. It claims thirty years of worldwide travel bringing health to consumptives, weak children, and those needing strength, urging purchase from Scott & Bowne at one dollar through druggists.
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Scott
SCOTT _& BOWNE
Pearl Street
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