Mitchell Capital Teaches Funds for University Building
In the January 4 1901 Visitor Dr Graham lists the 16 conference committee members tasked with raising funds for the new university building. The plan delegates district roles and sets a $25 000 allocation by district plus a $10 000 target for Mitchell and Davison counties. The call urges liberal subscriptions so construction can begin next spring.
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Methodist Conference
Dr. Graham
Conference
T. H. Youngman
A. C. Stevens
N. A. Swickard
J. E. Houlgate
W. H. Jordan
J. O. Dobson
C. E. Hager
J. P. Jenkins
Conference Commission
Aberdeen
Huron
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Iowa
South Dakota Hopeful on Buffalo Pan American Admission
South Dakota moves to reproduce the Mitchell corn palace for the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo starting May. Officials and citizens push immigration, capital, and state pride, arguing the corn palace will attract wide attention and showcase the state's resources and progress to a national audience.
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South Dakota
Buffalo
Mitchell
Exterior corn palace to shine with durable coin covering
The state plans a striking corn palace exterior aimed at surpassing all prior efforts. A newly discovered method will keep the coin covering's form and color vivid for an almost indefinite period, pleasing settlers and capitalists alike.
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Corn Palace
Winter Weather Grips South Dakota Markets
A cold snap hits South Dakota with temperatures dropping below zero and a frigid Sunday. The unusually mild spell broke as the thermometer plunged to 20 below zero Sunday night, raising concerns about coal use and trade activity as merchants hope for revived winter business.
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South Dakota
Card of Thanks for Sympathy in Death of Child
We express sincere thanks to all who were kind and sympathetic during the brief illness and death of our little child. Your kindness will never be forgotten and we hope you will never face such sorrow. MR. AND MRS. J. MURPHY.
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Mrs. J. Murphy
Blacksmith Shop Changes Hands with New Lease
Gus Bergquist has leased W. Lott's new blacksmith shop on First Street and promises satisfaction to all old customers and new patrons. He invites trials of work in his line.
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Gus. Bergquist
W. £. Lott
Enmat First Street
District Institute Opens at Mitchell Court House
The first district institute of the year convenes January 5, 1901 at 2 p m in the office of the superintendent of schools at Mitchell Court House. Programs include Roark discussion, examinations, and readings by Miss Weeks Rogan Spink Hoskire Lewis Rowley and Prof. Quigley. An invitation goes to every teacher and the public. Followed by a rural horse care ad urging Cole's Veterinary Carbon salve.
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Superintendent of Schools
Court House
Mitchell
Roark
Matilda
Barbars Rogan
Belle Spink
Myrtle Hoskire
Laura Lewis
W. E. Rowley
E. J. Quigley
O. W. Coursey
Sunt
Self Defense Proves Modest Man’s Loud Self-Praise
A candid friend challenges a great actor who says he must loudly praise himself. He admits he is naturally modest but feels compelled to extol his merits or risk asking the manager for a raise to avoid his sensitive nature.
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Washington Star
Nount Etna Size Described Amid Varied Phrases
The note references Mount Etna as Europe’s largest volcano and mentions its height and base circumference amid a string of garbled text and stray phrases. It includes obscure quotes about fortune and engagements, with unclear attribution from an old Obsence News item.
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Europe
Donnelly Dies Suddenly After Reading Proof Sheets
Ignatius Donnelly world famous author and longtime political figure died suddenly at midnight at his father in law’s home in Minneapolis. He had left his country home at Nininger near Hastings around noon to read proofs, then fell ill about 9 pm and died.
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Minneapolis
Ignatius Donnelly
Martin Hanson
Eighteenth Avenue South
Donnelly
Nininger
Hastings
Minneapoli
Donnelly Career Span Marked Minnesota History Icon
Ignatius Donnelly, a towering Minnesota figure in law politics and letters, died after a long career spanning the legislature and Congress. Born Philadelphia 1881 he moved to Minnesota in 1857, built a weekly paper in Dakota County, and became a central force in state politics and literary circles.
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Minnesota
Ignatius Donnelly
Philadelphia
Congress
Nininger
Dakota County
Farmers’ Alliance
Donnelly
House of Representatives
State Senate
National Congress
the Representative
Pruncefote to Stay at Washington Embassy
Lord Salisbury has obtained no assurance from Pruncefote that he will resign from the Washington embassy in April. The term of the present extension will end when the Nicaragua canal question is settled or when the premier finds it convenient to appoint a new envoy. Sir Edward Reed Toward, then ambassador at The Hague, has strong backing but is ruled out due to marrying an American, daughter of G W Riggs of Washington.
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Lord Salisbury
Loxpon
Toe Hague
Fo Wiasiington
G W. Riggs
Washington
S.S. S
China Accepts Powers Demands as a Whole in Peking Dispatch
Washington dispatch from Minister Conger reports Chinese plenipotentiaries have notified the powers that the emperor decrees acceptance of the demands as a whole while Prince Ching seeks a further conference. Military excursions to the interior should cease per the president's views. Officials see this as a diplomatic stroke enhancing hope for a moderated peace treaty, with Wu awaiting further word from Peking.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Peking
Prince Ching
London Flurry Fails London and Globe Firm Triggers Panic
The London and Globe Finance Corporation suspended payment after dishonored checks when stock bought on account was called for. The Stock Exchange saw 12 firms fail, led by Haggard Hale & Pixley, Garle & Driver, and Douglas Jr Co. The big firm’s collapse raises fear of wider jobber troubles and further unknown failures.
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London and Globe
London
London and Globe Finance Corporation, Limited
Stock Exchange
Haggard
Hale & Pixley
Garle & Driver
Douglas, Jr., & Co
Cornfoot Bros
F. A. Cohen
Black
Governor Pingree Declines Court Summons
Detroit December report states Governor Pingree refused to answer a contempt charge by the Ingham county circuit court after an interview in which he attacked the court and prosecuting attorney. He sent a telegram denying judicial authority and citing duties of his closing hours in office as the reason for not appearing.
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Ernor Pingree
Detroit
Pingree
Ingham County
Michigan
Judicial Department
Quay Nominated by Pennsylvania Republican Caucus
In Harrisburg on January 2 a joint Republican caucus named Colonel Quay as its unanimous candidate for U S senator. Attendance was 123 of 127, with several absences and pledges noted. the tally indicated Quay would secure 126 of 127 needed at the January 10 joint session.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Quay
House
United States
Assembly
Messrs
Hill and Tiffany
Susquehanna County
McPherson
Adams
Kontz
Mr. Beaver
Juniata
Marshall
Thompson
Conter
Haldeman
Montgomery
Murderer Su-hai decapitated in Beijing dispatch
A Peking dispatch dated Monday December 81 reports Su-hai the killer of Baron von Ketteler German ambassador was decapitated at 8 PM on his trial day. London reports a native rising in West Africa near the Gambia river with a punitive expedition being organized.
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Baron Vom Ketteler
Osekcing
Jerlin
Peking
Su-hat
Baron von Ketteler
West Africa
London
Colonial Office
Gambia River
City Grants Four Licenses at Special Council Meeting
A Saturday special session of the city council granted four licenses for the next six months with no protests. Aldermen Perry, McLaughlin, Wells, Beckwith, and Miller were present along with Mayor Van Alstine. The city engineer’s sidewalk project on Van Eps Street was adopted by resolution. Aldermen inquired about artesian well work and the arrival of contractor Layne, with no definite start date given.
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van Alstine
Mesers
Perry
McLaughlin
Wells
Beckwith
Miller
van Eps Street
McCormick
Layne
Mitchell
Misunderstanding Sparks Courtship Inquiry in Philadelphia
In a humorous exchange cited by the Philadelphia Press Harvard Has ben asks the housekeeper if she wants him to stay for dinner. She orders him to start work immediately and he quips about mishearing the word once. The brief item showcases a light domestic misunderstanding and witty retort.
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Harvard Hasben
Philadelphia Press
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Cole
J. A. Ferrin
Nia
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MR. Donnelly
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N. J
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Shiloh
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Waterford, N. Y
S.C. Wells & Co
N.Y
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A. K. Campbell, Mitchell, S. D
Hoyt Cox
J. Wiltse
Gale's
J. F. Durr
Princeton, Mo
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Gotzians
St.paul Minn
Jaque
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Chicago
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Phil Tobin
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