09 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
1
Governor Herreid delivers a detailed address praising modern state administration and urging reform. He argues for merit-based appointments, salary reforms, county election registers, road improvements, and consolidation to strengthen public service and accountability.
Sioux Falls hosts the South Dakota Retail Merchants Association January 20 to 28 with out of state speakers including W. E. Davis Fred Mason C. S. Howard and J. R. Barney. A theater party at the New on January 22 features Walker Whiteside in the Merchant of Venice and officers will be elected that afternoon.
Armour & Co of Chicago has toured dairy regions of central and northern New York seeking terms to buy the district butter output, estimated at several million pounds of first class creamery butter annually. Agents have not offered contracts, only asking creameries to name prices for exclusive sale to Armour.
New York on January 8 veteran financier Russell Sage now travels with a cane and an attendant who helps him avoid streetcars and cabs and tend to comfort both at the office and on the way home. Sage resists calling a valet and insists he can dress himself though his physician and Mrs Sage urge assistance.
Hon A B Kittredge is named unanimous choice for both long and short term in opening caucus of South Dakota legislature. House and Senate officers named, inaugural ceremony held at noon with oath administered by Judge Fuller. Reception and ball praised as a notable statehood era event as Governor Herried begins second term.
Hot Springs South Dakota January eight committee on the site and Edmund Petty reached an agreement. The committee paid four thousand dollars for which he delivered a deed for twenty eight rots and fractional parts of lots. The unplatted strip offered at one thousand dollars pending a survey to confirm Petty ownership which he accepted.
Col H Ray Myers of Huron South Carolina died in Washington D C on New Year’s Day. He served as US customs appraiser at Mobile and as US consul at Hamilton Dumfermline San Salvador and later. Myers moved to Washington eight months ago to live with his wife’s sister Mrs Mary E Jennet. He was Huron mayor for three terms and his wife died a year ago.
Preparations are underway at Fort Meade for the Thirteenth United States Cavalry to move to the Presidio this month before sailing to the Philippines. The regiment’s rest will follow, and there is a rumor that Colonel E M Hayes may be promoted to brigadier general within days, which would keep him from accompanying the unit. Hayes has served forty seven years, the longest tenure among officers.
In St. Louis on January 8 twenty priests of the archdiocese selected Bishop Dunn of Dallas Texas Bishop Glennon of Kansas City and Bishop Messmer of Wisconsin as candidates for coadjutor bishop to eventually succeed Archbishop Kain. The pope will choose one of them for the post.
British commodore Montgomery describes the December 14 bombardment of Porto Cabello. He claims no fatalities occurred, notes a Venezuelan mob seized the Topaz crew, and details demands for an apology, ultimatum timing, and the fort’s swift surrender with two injuries from escape attempts.
Caracas reports an official says Castro’s answer to the powers on arbitration is a mere compliment to President Roosevelt. Castro’s troops seized ammo for Matos rebels, and an allied blockade of Coreo is said to begin today as Fernandez seeks talks with Castro after last Sunday’s government victory.
Des Moines reports a furious blizzard with winds up to sixty four miles per hour, downing skylights and glass at the capitol and causing widespread damage. Destruction extends to Bis marck and Grand Forks with drifts, downed wires, and numerous narrow escapes as winter storm reigns.
Helmer Deboer dies after being shot two weeks earlier by August Bunge in George Iowa. Bunge’s murder charge will be addressed at his hearing in Rock Rapids next Monday with appearance set for the court proceeding.
Washington Jan 3 Secretary Hay received Britain's answer to President Castro's arbitration proposal. The note signals Great Britain will accede to a Venezuela conference to submit differences to arbitration. Britain adds slight condition changes but officials expect the case to proceed to The Hague.
The Anthracite Coal Strike Commission resumes hearings in Philadelphia after a holiday recess. John J. Williams of Lehigh and Wilkes-Barre Coal Co testifies about an attack he suffered. Sheriff Schadt describes his strain during the strike and requests gubernatorial help as President Mitchell aids in preventing trouble.
Harrisburg report notes Governor Stone dedicates much space in his message to the anthracite coal strike calling it the most important event in the state. He says strike costs will top $1,000,000 and urges compulsory arbitration plus laws to shield children employed by coal firms.
Berlin January notes show the powers presenting a joint reply to Castro's acceptance of arbitration aimed at smoothing a settlement possibly without arbitration. The note keeps reservations from the original proposal and says war state unchanged. Vienna records Frau Theresia Kulla’s 103rd birthday.
New York January 8 The strike conference between Union Pacific railroad officials and union labor leaders reopened with optimism. An official from one labor faction suggested today’s session could be the last formal meeting with later talks focused on details.
George S. Davis, longtime member of Parke, Davis & Co., files voluntary bankruptcy in Detroit. Liabilities total 244,000 dollars with assets of 5,000 dollars.
In Washington the House adopts a special order for immediate consideration of a bill to create a general staff. Debate centers on staff terms and the presidency’s role with the measure passing 153 to 52. Senate actions include the Vest resolution on coal duties and anti trust remarks by Hoar.
Attorney General Knox sent identical letters to Senators Hoar and Representative Littlefield outlining views on trusts. He urges penalties on discriminatory price practices, expanded reach to state corporations via interstate commerce laws, and a commission to investigate corporate operations. He favors careful, swift action to regulate rather than destroy combinations, preserving competition and open markets.
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