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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1903
Page
15
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The Illinois state legislature neared the end of its session amid a riot in the house and the speaker's removal. Superintendent Nash summoned county superintendents to Canton for a thorough school law discussion, signaling an active push in the state education office. Also mentioned is Rockefeller reportedly offering a billion dollars for a new stomach, with a humorous note about a golf outing and possible compensation to the informant.
Yankton county aims to start building a new courthouse as soon as possible but faces difficulty in bonding for the project cost. The commission and citizens seek ways to cover the added expense and want a structure that will be a credit to one of the state’s oldest counties.
President Roosevelt emerges from rest in Yellowstone Park and addresses crowds at Gardner Montana praising the park’s beauty as he lays a cornerstone at the gateway. He plans to proceed to the Pacific coast and the St Louis exposition dedication on April 30.
Ex-Speaker Henderson, lounging on the Pacific coast, says in an interview that President Roosevelt will be re elected by the largest majority ever. He notes the West backs the President and expects the East to follow as a tidal wave of support rises next year.
A Cheyenne woman asserts she is the first white born killed in Wyoming and seeks the christening honor. Since her claim is disputed, Governor Herreid’s daughter is proposed to break the wine bottle on the ship’s side, a solution likely to please many.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes Colonel Bryan condemns Democrats who opposed the regular party organization in 1896 and 1900 and those who followed Melkinley. It calls for leaders from both factions to push original principles forward and concede on non issue points to prevent the party from drifting toward disaster.
Postmaster General Payne acted swiftly when James N. Tyner assistant attorney general for the post office department faced resignation. Tyner’s wife entered his office and removed papers from a safe with help from an accomplice, prompting immediate dismissal from government service. Investigations into the post office department are said to hold further surprises.
A New York Sun correspondent reports during a Sioux Falls stop the president faced a crowd frenzy as women reach to touch his clothing. An aggressive hatchet-faced woman repeatedly pressed forward and slapped the arm of the carriage as Senator Kittredge helped shield the president. He whispered to the senator and moved on.
The Yankton Gazette reports inventive fundraising by local women to build a new church. Plans include drives against livery barns, pastry sales, a hairdressing parlor, and women doing their own housework to save wages.
A special investigation ordered by King Edward examines cancer prevalence in Ireland. Ireland saw 2145 deaths in 1890 rising to 2717 in 1900, with the increase since then likely doubling.
The text promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a tonic for tired women suffering headaches backaches and fatigue from daily overwork. It claims to restore regularity drain healing and overall strength and includes a testimonial from Mrs Milo Bryant of Georgia. It invites sick women to write to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York for private confidential advice.
The regular meeting of the board of education Friday evening discussed routine matters. The motion to elect a superintendent was defeated. retiring members Col lins Foster and Dean stepped down. The new board includes A J Kings and others with Nf. Bras re-elected president and A J Kings vice president.
Prof. I J Quigley, longtime head of Mitchell city schools, has tendered his resignation and will not seek re election. Teachers praise his ten years of progressive leadership and careful supervision attributing the high rank of the schools to his service. Signed teacher communication expressed regret and appreciation.
W J Stone a Missouri senator designate faced grand jury scrutiny in a baking powder trust doodling case. He succeeded George G West, praised for integrity, amid a legislature accused of boodling and passing trusts laws. The paper warns of a descent from West to Stone and a tarnished record likely to endure until 1909.
A teacher recalls a spelling lesson where the word each sparked a German pupil to respond with a humorous miscue asking Does your back each The moment shows how young learners improvise with language during classroom activities
Southern California experiments growing tea silk opium and perfumery failed due to prohibitive labor costs. Climate favors growth but high labor prices render crops unremunerative.
A Ottawa resident Alfred Brown reports eight years of illness and failed therapies ending in recovery after Paine's Celery Compound. He details severe symptoms, hospital trials, and renewed health with the medicine, praising its effects and God’s blessing.
A Milwaukee Journal meditation argues that true cheerfulness comes in adversity not fortune. It says self control in small matters builds resilience for bigger trials and urges reading the silver lining even when clouds darken.
Architectural Curiosity notes England hosts rare churches with both tower and spire. Ormskirk in Lancashire features a west end porch tower and a nearby spire. Legend says Saxon pirate Orme granted both wishes after his daughters quarrelled, leaving the two structures adjacent to watch over the parish.
Andrew Carnegie will pay the entire assessed taxes in New York without seeking reductions or evasions, signaling a decisive move toward settling his tax obligations and maintaining his financial stance.
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