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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1907
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital FRIPAaAY reports sympathy from trust magnates for the public as hostile laws bite. Officials note one fear for the public and two for the trusts, while the people at large oppose the legislation and will endure it. Prices rise as trusts pass costs to consumers.
Sioux Falls saloons face state license compliance with a city order. The rules ban free lunches, remove tables and musical instruments, and require clear window views. Saloons react with consternation but plan to learn and follow the law.
Representative Hull of Iowa says Roosevelt would win 40 percent of the Democratic vote if he seeks another term. The Savannah News questions this, noting Roosevelt’s borrowing of Bryan ideas but doubting half the party would back him solely on that. The paper also says Roosevelt has used Bryan’s traits more effectively than Bryan did.
Harriman the railroad magnate was placed under arrest by a government attache during the Yale and Harvard boat race after resisting warnings to stay off the race course. He was kept aboard the government boat until the event ended, facing a possible 500 fine for rule infringements as last year.
Judge Landis orders Standard Oil officers in New Jersey and Indiana to reveal the companys financial condition after the defense refused to provide it during trial. The action aims to compel John D Rockefeller and associates to appear in court, a task described as difficult in past efforts to serve him.
An industrial commissioner will oversee welfare and drive gains across city lines. The move aims to accelerate improvements in multiple enterprises, with a year ahead expected to show material benefits for Mitchell.
An executive committee and business leaders back the industrial commissioner’s drive to improve rail rates for Mitchell. Mr Ness prepares to return from Marshall to press for favorable freight terms matching Sioux Falls and Sioux City, aiming to attract wholesale firms and expand local industry within a year.
Rev. Jacob Qison of Canton cites multiple causes for a shift in party mood. He points to Senator Gamble's election amid graft charges, Governor Crawford’s land fraud responses, use of cheaper capitol materials, and reformers seen as office grabbers. Olson cites Lincoln county support for Kitredge and loyalty to Crawford’s detractors.
The secretary of the treasury expects a June 30 surplus of 85 million to 390 million dollars. The funds would partly aid the Panama Canal project and bonds may not be issued now.
Mrs. Lizette Strom of 1725 Hollins Street, age 94, visits friends near Abbottstown Pennsylvania each summer. She travels alone, uses specific stations, avoids Union Station, and arrives unannounced with two heavy sachets to hire a driver from Abbottstown to her friends. She remains active, walking to Belair market and returning home.
Quote exchange about sleep value contrasts two hours before midnight with six after, as a witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press. The dialogue features an eminent physician and a counterpoint about sounds of morning call ins.
The team adds four veterans: pitcher Del Mason, outfielder Thomas, Mike Mitchell, and Johnny Kane. Mason was Baltimore’s top twirler last year and Thomas helped Youngstown win the Ohio Pennsylvania league title, while Mitchell led the Pacific Coast league in home runs. Kane’s background awaits further detail.
W K Vanderbilt will send Maintenon to stud after a breakdown ending the horse’s racing career. Once a near million francs in stakes earner, Maintenon was slated for Ascot Gold Cup and a rematch with Spearmint, with plans disrupted for Vanderbilt’s English turf program. Summers challenges Nelson. manager Charlie Harvey seeks a Summers Nelson bout with $1,000 side bet and past attempts to stage a match with Nolan. Summers recently defeated Tommy Murphy and is prepared to weigh in for a featherweight fight at the ringside.
Public fund to educate Longboat Tom Longboat, Boston Marathon winner, is launched after 25,000 greet him at his Toronto home with torches and fireworks. He receives a gold medal at city hall. YMCA and other groups present gifts as city council votes 500 dollars to seed the fund.
Charles M. Daniels of the New York Athletic Club lowered the eighty yard world mark by three fifths of a second at East Liberty baths Pittsburg Pa covering the distance in 43.25 seconds in a competition with Guy M. Dalley of Pittsburg and two New York swimmers.
Frank Schulte has been sidelined by a groin muscle strain sustained in a Philadelphia game. A physician has treated him and a surgical operation was feared but not confirmed.
More than 30000 baseballs are used each season by teams in the national agreement leagues. The New York and Chicago National League clubs each use about sixty dozen balls for home games.
Bennie climbs toward a robin nest against his mother’s orders and falls into the kitchen chimney. A traveling circus arrives with Samson the elephant. the elephant rescues Bennie, and the family treats the animal to doughnuts, pies, and cake as Bennie rides the elephant in the ring.
A witty legal professional once attended a dinner noted for its meager meal. The room was newly and splendidly furnished and guests praised the host's taste in decoration. The wit remarked he would prefer less gilding and more carving in the setting.
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