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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1903
Page
6
Washington news reports debate over appointing Mr Armstrong from private secretary to Secretary Shaw as assistant secretary of the treasury. Critics question lack of customs experience while supporters cite popularity and potential reform. a separate Indianola Miss post office dispute ends with the postmistress leaving for Birmingham and denying violence.
Judge Lochren dismissed a suit against Continental Tobacco and a local agent for enforcing exclusive sales, finding no Sherman act or interstate commerce violation. The decision allows a 42 day stay for appeal as dealers seek to end the rebate system and fixed allotments.
P. B. Manchee, longtime general manager of the Swift packing plant in South Omaha, will move to Chicago February 1 to accept an executive position in Swift company offices. L. B. Patterson of Chicago is named as the probable successor in South Omaha.
A King County grand jury, the first in seven years, has been impanelled by Judge Bell to investigate alleged corruption in the Seattle police department and other institutions. The panel began by visiting the county and city jails, with no statement released for publication.
Informally announced that President will appoint Rev. Dr. Lyons a colored preacher from Baltimore as United States minister to Liberia. Several candidates sought the job, but Lyons was chosen to finish the appointment quickly.
Armour & Co of Chicago probes creameries across central and northern New York for terms to buy their entire butter output, amounting to several million pounds annually. Agents request price quotes for exclusive sale to Armour but offer no contract terms.
President Schwab of United States Steel cabled from Europe asking that sixty shares of preferred stock be allotted under the profit sharing offer. The amount represents the maximum he could obtain for the employer.
News from Port Townsend reports the Norwegian bark Crown Prince Arthur ran aground off the Washington coast near Ozette. Eighteen crewmen died, two were saved exhausted, and the bodies are being buried by local ranchers and nearby Indians as they wash ashore.
Four persons perish and four are injured when a fire damages the Hotel Somerset at Wa bash avenue and Twelfth street. The dead include Mrs E J Perry and her two daughters. Miss Ethel Saunders, a Perry relative, leapt from a fourth story window. Porter William Clem ens is jailed as investigators suspect accidental ignition of bed clothes during smoking. The injured are T W Parker Emil Sancacz A Wrightman and William Pears. Saunders previously used the Perry name in Chicago and Toronto.
Twelve injured in a Grand avenue and Palm street trolley collision when an open emergency switch sent a northbound car onto an opposing track. Motorman W L Armstrong critically hurt. others suffered cuts, breaks, and bruises. Chicago also reports four killed by gas in a separate case.
Berlin reports say Prince Henry will quit the navy to become regent of the Brunswick principality, challenging Duke of Cumberland for the throne. The move follows his high naval rank and desire to spend time with family as children face health issues. Uncertainty about Kiel precedences with Kaiser’s second son Adalbert studying Henry’s seat as admiral royal.
Carnegie endowment funds provide Harvard observatory with 250000 dollars enabling exhaustive study of its photographic plate collection. The gift signals possible future larger gifts if research proves fruitful, aiming at major astronomical disclosures in coming years.
Madrid January 7 Former Spanish premier Don Praxedes Mateo Sagasta died last night from bronchitis and gastric trouble. Family and former Liberal cabinet members were at his deathbed. He served as interior minister and prime minister during the Spanish American war and had a long career as engineer, teacher, and journalist.
Indianola Miss January 7 a large portion of the community opposes appointing a Negro postmistress and citizens establish private office to distribute mail. Independent service will be maintained at local expense and officials deputize men for protection if needed. The mayor says he would not advise opening the post office but will protect Mrs Cox if trouble arises.
Detroit will supply residents with coal at cost prices. The common council appropriated 50 000 dollars for coal purchases to be sold by the city, and Mayor Maybury approved the plan. Advertisements will seek bids on anthracite and bituminous coal in lots up to 10 000 tons.
Henry L. Wilson was named receiver by Federal Judge Kohlsaat for Keystone Manufacturing of Rock Falls Illinois. The firm operates plants in Sterling Illinois and Council Bluffs Iowa with liabilities and assets around 350000 dollars.
Railway grievance committees from major western centers meet in Chicago and St Louis on January 7 to seek a 20 percent wage increase for conductors and brakemen. The sessions aim to secure an answer from the railroads.
Oneonta Alabama January 7 Miss Etta Alldredge aged 22 daughter of the county sheriff freed two prisoners Louis Gurley charged with murder and Mayburn Murphee sentenced for adultery. She allegedly accompanied one of the escapees in flight.
In Colorado Springs a whisky bottle given as a New Year present killed George N Kilborne who died at midnight. His wife Mrs E J Bailey was poisoned later but survived. Coroner and police investigate a deliberate poisoning.
The U S Supreme Court refused to halt Secretary Hitchcock in the Kiowa land case in Oklahoma. The ruling says an executive official may not be enjoined and that any relief for the Indians must come from Congress, not the courts.
In Detroit on January 6 Miss Virginia Harned injured after a sleigh ride fall, forcing cancellation of the performance of Iris at the Detroit Opera House. She slipped from the sleigh and landed on her spine.
Washington dispatch reports Senator Quay may abandon his omnibus statehood bill, using it to block trusts and tariff actions while plans for Miles retirement and army promotions unfold. Also notes memorial to Lincoln and inadequate Seoul legation building.
New York, Jan. 7. Advancing age forces Russell Sage to hire a discreet valet who cannot be bumped. Sage initially objected as he preferred sewing buttons and mending clothes himself. Wall Street expects he may purchase an automobile and possibly an opera box.
In St Louis a grim scene showed a sick adult and two young children in a crowded room with no food. Police Nannie McKane found the bodies and reported starvation and illness. Officers supplied aid from their pockets to investigate and arrange speedy charity.
Moscow reports circulated about Tolstoy's death and the impact on peasantry, church, and officials. Authorities prepare for day of announcement with police and censorship measures, signaling broad concern over the writer's influence.
Philadelphia report outlines Markle and Co testimony to the strike commission. It details 1883 organization, properties owned by the firm, 2400 employees including Freeland and Hazleton workers, wages, and methods of discipline and arbitration. Markle denies accusations, describes picketing and evictions, and notes earnings exhibits attached.
New York report says Pope Leo XIII will observe a pontifical silver jubilee on February 2 as a day of thanksgiving for his long reign. An international committee urges observance by families parishes and dioceses with a tiara of gold to be presented to the pope as an offering from his children.
New Haven Conn Jan 6 Rep) former Yale instructor C A L Totten gives a curious explanation that the number thirteen recurs in slogans and measurements. He notes thirteen letters in certain words and phrases and cites biblical references while asserting baker's dozen meaning thirteen. He presents a lighthearted defense of thirteen as a lucky number.
England's War Secretary Prank Brodrick married Madeleine Stanley at George's Church this afternoon. Prime Minister Balfour attended as best man. The ceremony drew a crowded, fashionable gathering in London.
Miss Pansy Roosevelt 18 year old cousin of Mrs Roosevelt retires from society due to nervous prostration. She is treated in a private sanitarium and has kept her illness secret from all but close family. Her home is in Bayport and she is known as an accomplished horsewoman and golfer.
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