Murderous husband confesses to Denver killings of wife and child
A Denver telegram reports Benjamin Wright, a Chicago jewelry salesman, killed his wife and five year old daughter, Genevieve, in Mitchell after a disputed pact to self destroy. Police suspect another woman motivated Wright to murder. he claims their plan failed and he poisoned them and then himself. Wright awaits murder indictment as bodies prepared for burial.
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Denver
Metropolitan Press
Benjamin Wright
Wright
Chicago
Mitchell
Benjamin C. Wright
Genevieve
Kenton Marbor
Prand
Benton Harbor Mid
Cora Wall
Roscians Deliver Martha Performance at the Gul
The Roscian Opera Company staged Martha Tuesday evening at the Gul Theater and proved their singing prowess with a lively performance. The company delivered strong vocal strength and stage presence in the classic opera.
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Roscian Opera Co
Martha
The
Gul
Indications of Paralysis and Nervous Exhaustion
Describes symptoms of nervous exhaustion leading to paralysis and promotes Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure. Claims the pills stop wasting nerve cells, build new blood, and restore nerve force. Price listed as 60 cents a box with distribution through dealers and the Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co. Buffalo NY.
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A. W. Chase
Mitchell City School Board Seeks Citizens Input On School Plans
The Mitchell school board invites citizens and taxpayers to a March 9 meeting in the city council room to discuss financing for a possible four or five room ward school or a new high school. The board notes $3,000 cash on hand at year end and potential bank arrangements for 2,000 to 3,000 more, with no bonds needed unless a high school is chosen. President F. H. A. Winsor urges resident wishes be stated to guide action.
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Mitchell
F. H A. Winsor
Postmaster Bras May Be Recess Appointed Amid Senate Filibuster
After Bras’s name reached the senate last Friday, confirmation seemed likely before adjournment. A telegram from Senator Kittredge says democrats filibustered the ship subsidy bill, blocking over a hundred postmasters including Bras. A recess appointment is anticipated, with full confirmation next session.
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Bras
Senate
Congress
Kras
Kittredge
Gavible
Gamble
Brans
Mitchell
Sioux City Tribune
The
Tribune
South Dakota
Evangless
Wright confession dispute and alibi in criminal case
The witness said Wright lied about his alibi and that his wife and child were involved. Mr Hroderick claimed Wright worked for him when the alleged crime occurred and colleagues believed him innocent of the charge.
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Wader
Saint Ennd Milipiteriek
Wrigst
Cala & Coogreanioon
Lila
Hroderick
Wright
Edward Welch Obituary Follows Long Letcher Career
Edward Welch died at 11 o clock Friday night at his home in Letcher after a long illness related to a nervous collapse last July. A pioneer in the section, he helped establish Letcher station for the Milwaukee company, later leaving railroad work for mercantile duties and eventually banking. He had suffered a two year decline, culminating in a coma before death relieved his suffering.
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Edward Welsh
Letcher
Mr.Welsh
Letcher’s
Milwaukee Company
Battle Creek
Mitchell District Medical Society Meeting Draws Wide Attendance
A large Mitchell district medical society meeting attracted many outside physicians Tuesday evening. Dr. Warne presided in Smiley’s absence at Dr. Ball’s office. Local and visiting doctors presented papers on kidney surgery and nephritis, followed by insurance fee discussions and a late banquet at Mitchell Catering Co.
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Mitchell District
W. J. Maytum
Alexandria
HK. BE. Franchere
Sioux City
E. R B. Stephenson
New York Life Insurance Co
Drs. Maytum
Gilford
Pherrin
Emery
Launspach
Lake Andes
Shouse
Plankinton
Treon
Chamberlain
Waver
Bijou Hills
Bright
White Lake
Dustin
Pukwana
Gabever
Chambrlain
Kaust
Salem
Langley
Kids
Loomis
Reed
Fulton
Krunchere
Knott
Sawyer
E. Stephenson
Bobb
Warne
King
Bower
Buffaloe
Ball
Reamer
Dundas
Freyberg
Kenton
Mitchell Catering Co.t
Senate approves general appropriation bill for biennial period
Special to The Republican reports the senate passing the general appropriation bill worth 1.5 million dollars for the biennial period. Other actions include passage of the fire marshal bill, delays on the general educational bill, and adjournment plans. The senate gave large special appropriations to Vermillion Aberdeen Brookings Yankton and Rapid City and approved the anti cigarette measure for those under twenty one.
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Glass
Judiciary Committee
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Senate
Price
House
Vermillion
Aberdeen
Brookings
Yankton
Rapid City
Mitchell Letters Seek Aid for Wright Trial
Several Mitchell residents received letters from W. Os. Broderick of Denver asking for financial help for Ken C Wright in the trial scheduled to be held.
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Mitchell
W. Os. Broderick
Denver
Colo
Ken C.wright
Appropriations Pass Amid Telegraph Interest Debate
Pierre reports the house passed bill No. 270 after rejecting senate bill No. 268. Glass attacked the senate measure as favorable to the Dakota Central while Browne defended substitution. The bill, aimed at curbing the Dakota Central, advanced 64 votes despite opposition.
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Pierre
House
Senate
Glass
Browne
Civic Federation
Huron
Hornby
Carley
Simonson
Dakota Central
Banking
Cible
Board of Agriculture
Whittemore
Mt Vernon Caucuses Nominate Two Tickets For March 19 Election
Mt Vernon held another caucus to nominate a ticket for the March 19 election. The Peoples' Ticket includes D. M. Powell as trade chairman and W. M. McDonald as clerk and treasurer. Nominated are D. M. Powell and A. N. Cottingham for school board, C. A. Link for school board, W. M. McDonald for town treasurer, George Scott RF Browne and F. J. Reynolds for town trustees, Fred Marry for town assessor, D. M Powell for justice of the peace, and John Nolt for town clerk.
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A. N. Cottingham
C. A. Link
Board of Education
W. M. McDonald
George Scott
RF. Browne
F. J. Reynolds
Fred Marry
D. M Powell
John Nolt
Education Bill Passes In Senate Amid Textbook Price Debate
Pierre reports the general education bill cleared the Senate after trimming Dowdells amendment that set maximum prices for school books. The action ends the school book trust clash with the people this session, Dowdell noting the wholesalers lose. Other items see the land set aside for experiments and later returned to the agricultural college, and the tobacco and gaming measures tied to various bills face continued debate.
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Pierre
Senate
Dowdell
School Book Trust
People
Agricultural College
House
Mitchell
Supreme Judge
Divorce bill passes house without amendment in Pierre
Special to The Republican reports the divorce bill cleared the house with no amendments after a delay tactics attempt by Glass. Seventeen voted against, including four attorneys, while the general appropriation bill gains 10 000 over the senate version and awaits conference committee. The apportionment bill raises representatives to 104 and a mileage book measure passes the house but likely dead in the senate.
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Pierre
House
Glass
Stady
Senate
Conference Committee
Senate Adjourns With Mild Calendars Amid Amendments
The Senate passed a slight amendment and barred bets and wagers while cutting lotteries at church socials. The House held three sessions. both chambers plan two sessions today with mild calendars and no major measures on deck.
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Senate
House
State Holiness Meeting at Mitchell Camp June 29–July 14 1907
The annual South Dakota Holiness Association camp meeting will be held at Mitchell from June 29 to July 14, 1907. Rev J N Glascock will be evangelist and Prof W A Ginn and Mrs Ginn will oversee music. Ministers and lay members of all denominations are urged to attend for blessing and prayer. R A Leggett, Secretary.
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South Dakota Holiness Association
Mitchell
J. N. Glascock
W A
Ginn
R. A. Leggett
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Wound Quickly
Mr. D. N. Walker of the Enterprise in Louisa Virginia testifies applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to a nail wound stopped inflammation and healed the wound. The salve is said to cure sores burns and skin diseases and is sold by Diehl and Brown druggists for 25 cents.
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Lane
D. N. Walker
the Enterprise
Louisa
Diehl & Brown
His Golden Opportunity in Baltimore School Talk
A Baltimore man recounts an address to city schoolchildren by a Board of Trustees member. The speaker urges reading and owning good books, recalling his youth when he worked all night to buy books and read before dawn. Success.
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Baltimore
Board of Trustees
Punished Enough Joke From Toledo Blade
A courtroom quip from the Toledo Blade features a judge and lawyer debating a prisoner charged with stealing fifty dollars. The judge says the thief will be punished enough when the fifty is paid and the lawyer’s future charges add another hundred, leaving the dishonest man remorseful.
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Sharp
Toledo Blade
Western town pastor finds groom seeking marriage
In a small western town a young farmer asks the pastor for marriage. The ministeress agrees to marry him but he reveals he already has a girl. The scene ends with comic misunderstanding as the pastor offers to marry him anyway.
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Kit Merrit
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Mitch
Jenefel Ax Martla
Miss Nola
Harriet
Miss Crowley
Pasha
Gale
Mr. Walters
Lawton
Plunkett
Edward Welch Odead
Gath
General Appropriations
Book Trust
MT. Vernon
Actin
Ator Dowdell
Ial Lotteries
State Holiness Meeting
Casper Walton
Michigan City
Ind
A.W. Chask
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