27 Feb 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
1
The readable fragments hint at a literary or stage scene with names like George and mentions of disguises charm and mirth. The text appears garbled with references to wine and a wife and rumors, suggesting a dramatic or poetic fragment rather than a clear report.
Mitchell D. Feb 26 There is speculation over young Baer escaped Davison county jail with Jack Sully the cattle rustler. Baer visited his home near Fulton and was seen riding north by a reliable witness. Baer's father advertised property for sale and omitted a beat horse and a saddle, hinting at departure from the country. Baer and Sully reportedly parted at the jail door with Sully avoiding a traveling companion.
Rev Charles I Giddings issues eight letters attacking Prof F L Cook president of the state normal school in Spearfish S D. He accuses Cook of unqualified teaching and angry outbursts. Giddings son was expelled for disobedience and assault. The Spearfish Business Men's club condemned the attack. Cook was assaulted in his office. Giddings son pleaded guilty to simple assault. Cook exonerated by the regents after an inquiry.
Charles I Crow of Aberdeen, injured in the Northwestern Wreck near Athol, is reported less seriously hurt. He remains at Redfield for further internal injury assessment after being transported by special train. Fred A Bopp, killed in the incident, belonged to Bopp Bros., State Bank of Hawkeye, Iowa, and was in the region on firm business.
Edward Meyer, 19, popular Aberdeen youth and football squad member, died after an operation for appendicitis performed Saturday night. A Northern Normal and Industrial School student, he had played on the 1901 high school team. His death prompted a Washington memorial service at the normal, which was transformed into a memorial for the dead, and the school closed for the day. He was son of the late "Flying Dutchman" Meyer and brother of Joseph Meyer, state oil inspector under Andy Lee.
Washington feb 26 dissatisfaction voiced in the house over the omnibus public building bill passed by the senate. Representative Conner of iowa would remonstrate at removing Mason City and Webster City while Mercer indicated the house may favor the measure. Postoffice and wind cave park funds also noted with other senate actions and foreign affairs.
Washington reports Venezuela's plenipotentiary Bowen proposes the czar of Russia name three arbitrators to sit as The Hague tribunal to decide on preferential treatment. The suggestion gains state department approval as protocols outlining tribunal conditions are laid before allies.
In Toledo on February 26, Jo Hanna Sullivan identified Al Wade as the killer of her sister Kate Sullivan, two years after the double murder and robbery of spinster sisters. Wade’s arrest sparked a sensational proceedings as spectators packed the courthouse.
In Indiana Pennsylvania on February 26 ten days after a black resident Sterling Aiken shot Welton Thomas a Webrum bookkeeper white residents ordered about twenty Negroes to quit the neighborhood. After repeated refusals they attacked the shacks with ropes and poles tearing them down pushing residents to abandon their homes and board a freight train to Wintondale.
Washington, Feb. 26, the omnibus statehood bill was withdrawn from an amendment to the post office and agriculture appropriation bills, kept before the Senate but not interfering with appropriations. Democratic caucus rejected two state propositions, citing Arizona and New Mexico, with opposition to consolidating the territories into one state.
Barnum & Bailey winter quarters suffered a major fire yesterday in Bridgeport Connecticut. The blaze destroyed new brick car barns and fourteen elephants were moved to safety as a roof collapse sent twelve firefighters to the ground. Six Pullman cars and two flat cars burned. over 150 feet of the barn burned. stock cars outside were damaged. Insurance stood at $33,000 with total loss around $100,000.
A fire at the Mississippi Female College in Meridian destroyed the main building and laundry. About 200 girls were inside the dormitory when the blaze broke out, but all escaped without injury.
St Louis Feb 26 fire consumes car sheds and sixty seven street cars of the St Louis and Suburban Railway at Dehochamont. Loss estimated at two hundred thousand dollars.
In David City Nebraska on February 26 the state rested its case in the Lillie murder trial. Expert G W Gerby testified that powder marks on a curtain indicate the revolver was within three inches. Banker Jay Rising testified Mrs Lillie had no bank account and could not deposit $300 as claimed. Georgia Leeper for the defense described the couple as affectionate and prostrate by tragedy, but admitted they had not been seen together often recently.
Joseph Sibarace 27 native of Martinique, widely reported as the sole survivor of the St Pierre disaster, arrived in New York aboard the Fontabelle from the West Indies and was processed at Ellis Island after being held in a dungeon during the catastrophe.
Pugilist Frank McCoy filed a $100000 breach of affection suit in New York against Ralph Thompson. Thompson, who traveled to Japan with his wife, has connections including a Schenectady bank president father and a reported personal worth of $500000. Thompson and Mrs Selby recently returned to the United States and are staying at the Rossmore Hotel near McCoy’s saloon.
Berlin reports the German foreign office dismisses any insistence on prompt payment of $27,600 to Bowen. No instructions were given to Ministe r Sternburg, and officials cite a possible misunderstanding of the matter.
Milwaukee records hint at a probate contest over the estate of William H. Bradley and the widow Marie Bradley. William T. Bradley, the adopted son, has named Joseph W. Quarles Jr. as administrator of Emma A. Bradley’s estate, while Marie Bradley faces a widow’s award dispute. The Bradley fortune, once around $10 million, has fallen to under $1 million and funds were invested largely in Tomahawk enterprises.
Reports received by steamer Kagu Maru describe Kwansi rebels pushing through Uran frontier into the province, plans for an attack on Canton, and arrests in Hong Kong as papers reveal uniforms arms and banners and two mandarins targeted.
Washington reports that the Russian ambassador Compte Cassini urged U S cooperation to halt illegal arms imports into China. Secretary Hay and the ambassador held talks but Congress action this session is unlikely. Belgians are named as chief offenders, with arms entering from the United States, Germany, and Britain.
Evansville Indiana reports the Ohio River falling seven tenths of a foot to 4 feet by 6 o clock with more decline expected. Farmers cannot reach homes for a week while stock losses and crop damage mount estimated at $100000 between here and Paducah. Packets resume on schedule for first time in a week as Wabash River drops five feet near Vincennes depositing large ice, and flood damage becomes evident.
Enid Oklahoma residents spared a lynching after a prisoner named Black Pearl admitted a murder in Kansas and claimed he once fought the famed Fitzsimmons in 1891 and died in 1896. He alleged travels to Cuba and California past crime, then return to the territory in 1900 and later fought a local man in six rounds.
Ellery Anderson lawyer and political leader died suddenly of heart disease at his home in New York on February 24.
In Peoria a dense morning fog caused a collision of three interurban cars carrying workers five miles from town. Fifteen people were injured, six seriously, with Motorman Daniel White of Peoria dying at the hospital.
A fire at Cooper-Wells Knitting works in St Joseph Michigan early today destroyed the plant. The blaze started from an electric wire and caused about 200 000 dollars in losses. It left 360 workers jobless with several badly burned and narrowly escaping death from a blast.
Pittsburg Pa Feb 26 Coal operators report the Pittsburg district mines in the worst condition in months with 70 percent idle. Cars are scarce on the Pan Handle and others have only fair supply. Six largest Baltimore and Ohio mines, out of fifteen owned by the combination, are idle. independents fare better by comparison.
About 75 000 tailors from across the country held a New York convention to abolish the contract system and establish a uniform wage and hour structure. An executive committee was named and the group emphasized peaceful agitation over strikes, with headquarters to be set in New York City.
Paris reports that Panama Canal Company chief officials told American officials they have no objection to two modifications in Attorney General Knoxs proposed terms. The changes would allow the companys tender with U S ratification, deadline March 4 remains uncertain, officials say.
The Events 4 Telegram reports anarchists from around the world are to meet in secret in Paris to plan actions that could affect European rulers. A New York youth, an Italian named Angelo, and Rudolph boasted of being delegates, saying he was chosen as one of five U.S. delegates.
In Chicago on February 26 Justice Dooley heard a suit over a gold watch once owned by Napoleon Bonaparte. Peter Berg claiming French nobility and being a bartender, alleged the watch was given to his grandfather by Napoleon. Berg pawned the watch, borrowed money, and later fled when Boudevin sought repayment.
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