23 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1903
Page
1
Reports detail a harsh period with storms threatening herds, hay shortages, and cattle losses. The article notes a large stock area suffering, with hay rations scarce and government or local efforts to move cattle as weather impacts the cattle market and ranching communities. It mentions local officials and names tied to the period and region, including towns and counties.
Pierre South Dakota January 22 1906 adjournment and senatorial election push formal work ahead Stockmen press a grand larceny bill to deter theft of single head of livestock Bromley Brockley Bromley opposes redefining grand larceny The Dillon bill creates a special maintenance fund for Yankton asylum debates arise over care and maintenance versus fuel and payroll School lands lease versus sale debate Historic society biennial meeting at the capitol Father De Smet honored Militia camp site dispute between Watertown and Huron headed for compromise with Watertown hosting camp and Huron the state fair
Incomplete text shows references to liquor licenses, building safety, and a Dillon bill. Mentions Renner and Gross and a house being discussed. No clear events, dates, or outcomes can be determined from the fragment.
Two men known as James Lowrey alias Fort Dodge Bob and James Fulton alias Red Tobin were brought to Sioux Falls by the U S marshal. They are suspected in the December 7 1899Datesburg post office robbery and may be tried at the April term if identified. They are held at the county jail awaiting word. Four other prisoners from Miner county were sent to the penitentiary for burglarizing the Wilson jewelry store at Canova South Dakota.
Jay Lahner, manager for the Scott Soap company, was killed in what authorities describe as an accidental shooting while alighting from a street car in St. Louis. Police hunt a saloonkeeper and four Black men believed to have been involved in a pistol duel that preceded Lahner’s death.
Indianapolis January 22 report shows union and non union donors alike fueled a large relief fund. The total receipts from the anthracite strike relief effort reached 2 645 824 dollars with over a million on hand and yearly income and expenditures detailed. A call for funds triggered prompt broad support from AFL unions and the public.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company pressed its case before the Coal Strike Commission. John J. McAndrew testified that engineers, firemen and pumpmen in Lackawanna district No 1 opposed striking. McAndrew chaired a meeting urging Mitchll to rescind the strike order, which he could not do. Despite the order 86 percent of steam men remained at work. Michael McHugh corroborated. Nickolls warned ostracism if they did not strike. Mitchell said too late to recall. warned of job losses. Witnesses noted long hours and Sunday work but said steam men were satisfied with their positions.
In the House debate on the District of Columbia appropriation bill, Missouri Democrat Cochran faced an interruption from a woman in the visitors’ gallery who shouted You lie as he mocked Canada’s loyalty to Britain. The incident prompted attention as eyes turned to the gallery and a companion restrained the speaker. The Senate later passed the legislative, executive and judicial appropriation bill without division.
Rev Joseph Slattery president of St Joseph's Seminary reports from abroad that Dr Denis Connell has been named rector of the Catholic university. Slattery says the appointment favors the liberal element and Archbishop Ireland's faction, and predicts Archbishop Ireland will become a cardinal.
Julian Ralph an author and war correspondent died in New York at his residence from dropsy with stomach ulcer and liver enlargement. He suffered hemorrhages while with the British army during the Boer War and after a second hemorrhage at St. Louis upon an appointment for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. He leaves a widow and five children. Born May 27 1853 in New York, he wrote for the New York Daily Graphic New York Sun New York Journal and was London correspondent for the Mall and the Brooklyn Eagle.
Miss Clara Becker seventeen from Marietta died at the Big Four station in Mechanicsburg while traveling to Columbus for treatment of consumption and heart trouble. Believing in Christian Science she walked miles toward Columbus but fainted on the train and died before doctors could help. The tragedy occurred after she sought faith healing from Mrs. Thomas Lewis.
Chicago January 22 nine defendants named in the indictment against the officers and executive committee of the Retail Coal Dealers association of Illinois surrendering at the state attorney's office for trial. Bonds issued for appearance. Likely an immediate hearing with jury waived. Indiana officials may take similar step. Northern Illinois Soft Coal association defense unable to prepare. hearing possibly not before Friday.
Coshocton Ohio January 22 Four men die when an eastbound Panhandle freight locomotive boiler explodes four miles west of Powerstown. The locomotive is hurled sixty feet onto a passing train, derailing twenty six cars. Fireman McCurdy and Brakeman Jlemmens die on the engine. Engineer Ward and Brakeman Zetre of the freight train also die. Engineer O'Donnell fatally injured. Both tracks torn up for 300 yards.
San Francisco reports a sensational theft of Mr and Mrs Charles L Fair belongings from Paris arrival. Mrs Fair’s $20000 Russian sable coat replaced by a cheap imitation and her $15000 pearl necklace altered with imitation gems. Other jewelry linked to European travels also missing. Steps underway to recover stolen articles.
The Pere Marquette system formally ratified at a directors meeting in Detroit the purchase of the Wake Erie and Detroit River railroad. The deal moves forward with integration into the Pere Marquette network.
The treasury bureau reports export values rose sharply from 88 million to 148 million dollars from June to December 1902. December exports surpass prior years with $11 million in provisions and $5 million in provisions and $4 million in breadstuffs. The surge is linked to new breadstuffs, cotton, and provisions crops. Smoot seated. Hobson assigned to Bremerton. Williams earns minority leadership bid. railway accident statistics show 263 deaths and 2,613 injuries in three months ending Sept 30, 1902.
The funeral of N G Gonzales was held at four o'clock this afternoon in Columbia South Carolina. Lt Governor Tillman's term expires tomorrow.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 22 Boston Corbett the man famed for killing Lincoln assassin John Wilkes Booth has been summoned from Old Mexico to identify the remains of D B George the man who died by his own hand at Enid Oklahoma and claimed to be Booth Secret service men from Washington are also summoned and the remains are held in the morgue for identification Corbett is alleged to be a fugitive from justice having escaped an asylum in Kansas
Bisbee Arizona dispatch reports bubonic plague appearing in Toporico Sonora Mexico after a white man from Mazatlan fell ill. Quarantine lines are tested as residents flee by night into skiffs and interior towns report cases while Hermosillo and Guaymas deny infections.
Philadelphia millionaire John B. Stetson cuts out all provisions for his namesake university in Deland Fla after board exonerated president Dr. Forbes amid rumors of misconduct with faculty member Mrs. L. B. Mathes. Isaac N. Stewart, Stetson’s attorney, jailed 30 days for contempt while probing letters and alleged crimes connected to Weightnovel trial.
Famous actress Clara Morris is gravely ill at her Riverdale home and may die. A $2000 mortgage on her adjacent property drew concern, but an unnamed Wall Street financier neighbor has covered it. She can still receive visits from close friends.
Manila reports the sultan of Jolo has died from cholera. His mother, once a slave in Jolo, is described as having a career likened to a Chinese empress. The account notes she influences the Philippine commission to safeguard her son.
From Palermo Sicily on January 22 the yacht Margarita carrying Charles M Schwab is set to sail for Tunis and return to Sicily next week. Reports say Schwab's condition is less favorable than before but no definite information is available.
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