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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1907
Page
9
The article dismisses Senator Tillman’s appearance as undignified and suggests he should perform at a sideshow or carnival. It mocks his flustering speech and calls his statements more amusing than instructional, arguing a United States senator should offer real guidance.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader reports insurgents exposing canned editorials linking several papers to editorial remarks on Senator Kittredge's Woonsocket address. The accusation could influence upcoming elections. The Sioux Falls Press is credited with this investigation. It also notes gratitude to the insurance commissioner for insurance statements published from that department.
Chicago papers report national holiday accidents across the country with 49 dead and 2 226 injured. Fire losses total 340 555 dollars as Pittsburg records ten fatalities and sixty injuries. Despite cautions, excitement overrides restraint leading to severe harm on Independence Day.
Judge Landis demands Rockefeller appear in Chicago federal court to explain what he knew about Standard Oil of Indiana’s finances. Rockefeller evaded service by retreating to summer resorts, then was found on a Pittsfield porch and ordered to testify. The court rejects efforts to excuse him, insisting he must personally appear despite his age.
Judge Lamdi signals nearing conclusion of the Idaho governor murder case. The defense plans many witnesses to counter Orchard’s testimony against Haywood, with a final ruling expected in a couple of weeks after months of trial.
In Chicago federal court Judge Landis questioned Standard 11 Co. officers and disclosed that John D. Rockefeller admitted ties to Standard Oil Co. of Indiana yet claimed little knowledge of the business and said he had not visited the company office for eight to ten years. He says his main activity was receiving annual dividends.
Haywood is to be placed on the stand Wednesday in the conspiracy trial over Governor Steunenberg's murder. Defense lawyers plan to elicit Haywood's full life story, arguing only a complete confession can clear him, touching on years of ties to the Western Federation of Miners. The proceedings are expected to span four or five days.
The Milwaukee extension brings two eastbound rails into Rapid City within a week. The town is set to become a key commercial hub supplying Rapid City and nearby towns, with Mitchell expressing support and anticipation of broad development along the Hills country corridor.
The piece questions how openly Rockefeller, Rogers, Archbold and other financiers will speak in the federal case against Standard Oil. It notes Bryan’s call for heavy punishment to compel compliance with U S law and suggests a $29,000,000 fine could raise oil and gasoline prices to pay it.
The surveying committee of the Mitchell Marshall electric road led by R F Kerr D R Miller and C B Kennedy arrived by team from Mitchell to Brookings noon Saturday. They spent Sunday there and began the return toward Marshall Monday enthused by conditions along the route calling it almost an airline from Mitchell to Minneapolis passing seven county seats and tapping railless territory.
O W Coursey of Chicago pays tribute to Reverend L T John's life and ministry in Beadle County near Alpena. He recalls the pioneer era sermons, old schoolhouse charcoal frescoes, jack-knifed desks, and the pastor's steadfast faith. He laments low church wages and hopes future ministry will honor the good he did.
The article notes Maxim's gun trial surprises judges, then compares modest claims by Chamberlain's remedy makers. It asserts the product will positively cure diarrhoea dysentery and stomach pains and has never been known to fail, with sales by all druggists.
The Barnum & Bailey show comes to Mitchell on Wednesday July 17 featuring The bounding Tremplin with seven imported artists. The act includes elastic canvas, a giant ball, and two rear wheels while two performers whirl on wheels revealing a bird figure. Other acts include the Carmen Troupe Josie DeMott and John Rooney with high excitement and new spectacles like Peace based on the Russo Japanese war.
Holiness camp meeting Friday schedule includes 8 a.m. prayer led by Rev. J. B. Norvell with 2 Thessalonians 1 as the lesson. At 10 a.m. Rev. Robert Hardie leads a study on Revelation 3 about divine approval and the seven churches. 2:30 p.m. music by Prof. Ginn and sermon by Rev. G. D. Brown from Hebrews 2 1. Evening singing and preaching on Acts 2 15.
The excerpt discusses how early followers were believed to be drunk at Pentecost and how perceptions of spiritual workings have shifted over time. It asserts that true believers persist in lifting the world toward God despite these misreadings and changing explanations.
The president notes little difference between employer liability for avoidable and unavoidable accidents to employees. He argues hardships from accidents should be minimized by a just compensation system. Public costs would bear the indemnities, with doubt about extra expense if a standard compensation scale were adopted to avert litigation.
A comrade from Elgin Illinois fell ill with cholera morbus on a journey from the Grand Army Encampment in Washington City. J E Waughland of Widon praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, claiming it saved his life and noting his decade of immigration work and frequent use of the medicine. Sold by all druggists.
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