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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
7
A Pensacola dispatch reports three railroad men returned from Mexico after eight years jailed for the accidental killing of a peon in 1900. They were never tried, then released after a traveling photographer appealed to the state department. The note urges U S inquiry into foreign jail conditions and criticizes senator franking abuses.
The house introduces a measure to suppress gambling and alcohol aboard railroad cars. Supporters cite growing evils and public distaste while railroad workers lobby for passage to curb liquor seen by passengers, especially ladies, and improve travel conditions.
Ipswich writer J W Parmley denounces the conservation commission estimate placing 165 artesian wells in the state and 127 million gallons daily west of the Missouri. He cites Edmunds and Davison counties claiming hundreds more wells and urges a full, accurate survey. Separately Senator Tillman defends himself amid graft rumors as a Postmaster demands postage for his typewriter shipment.
The Wartford Conn Courant summarizes year end 1908 figures from Secretary Cortelyou, noting cash balance 169,501,417 and debt totals 912,900,850 interest bearing plus 400,501,382 non interest bearing, with money stock and December income and outgo detailed. It ends with a critical remark on December’s deficit and early 1909 spending.
A caller told a housewife that her husband had sent him to press and alter the dress suit. The woman notes the husband has been dead ten years, and she wonders how he has been getting on, while a Chicago News chorus adds the tale.
The Philadelphia Record cites General Bell stating the infantry is weak and the cavalry aged, noting past wars and civil conflict. He credits volunteer militia with sustaining the nation through crises and says long marches have improved officers and men. He assures the country is safe.
Agnes Tobey and others return from Westfield and Mitchell while plans advance for a grand Costume Ball in Tobey's hall on Monday evening Jan 18. The town gears up with ice house filling and a Home Talent Play by M W A in February as Mrs Carrie Cole visits Mitchell.
Riverside reports J F Wallis as a Mitchell passenger, school resumes after two week break, and George Conrad farm rental plans with Conrad moving to Mitchell. Harry Albee starts at Boyles Business College, locals visit and travelers return, Emma Weflin returns to Mitchell, Earl Cox visits from Alexandria, and John Tiomsinnda and Albert Otter are noted among ongoing holiday movements.
A son traveled to Mitchell on the freight Tuesday, details limited to the brief journey.
Loomis January 13 report highlights Lu Halling traveling to Muscatine for his mother’s illness and sister visits in Mitchell. Local residents, including J E B Clark and John Brown, complete land office work and cattle movements. A R Ellsworth takes over the New Hotel, while Lu Merriman ships fat cattle to Chicago.
The article places the Messina earthquake among history’s most deadly disasters. It contrasts Lisbon 1755 and Antioch 526 with the Calabrian event, arguing the Messina area destruction surpasses prior calamities in authentic records.
David McClelland once employed by the Rigney brothers near Kennebec was found two to three miles east of town Wednesday morning nearly frozen to death. A farmer brought him to Kennebec for medical aid. Dr. Miller says his limbs are severely frostbitten and may require amputation. He may die. He reportedly was intoxicated and fell from his horse Monday night while returning home.
Advises a homemade mixture using Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to treat rheumatism and kidney issues. Claims it cleanses eliminative tissues, aids kidney filtration, and can provide relief or cure, with druggists able to supply or mix ingredients.
Alexandria paid the expenses of its entire corps of teachers to the State Teachers' Meeting at Aberdeen. The move shows the city's determination to maintain a live up-to-date and efficient teaching staff and is expected to bring full value to the schools.
Boston Herald notes Dr. Wiley chief chemist of the Department of Agriculture strengthens food purity efforts. The National Molasses Refiners' Association protests his so called pernicious activity while manufacturers resist his interference with their methods.
Ina from the country visited her cousin May for May’s fifth birthday. That night Ina cried when May would not share imaginary peanuts, insisting May had peanuts she would not give. May’s mother found Ina sobbing over the bedclothes.
Vogue notes stricter lines in New York society with a rush of newcomers and returning old families. Gains may rely on nouveau riche aid, creating a mix of confusion and humor as local boundaries loosen and the city drifts from Philadelphia style fencing of turf.
The Chicago Journal notes vast salary gaps among rulers and leaders. It lists the great white czar at 25000 dollars daily, sultan of Turk 18000, emperor of Austria 12000, kaiser 11290, king of Italy 7200, king of England 6270, Leopold of Belgium 1700, President Roosevelt 137, Napoleon about 15000, and President of France 617 daily.
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