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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1901
Page
11
Fragmentary OCR item mentioning a family and prayer notes with scattered names and references. Core sense is unclear but includes a date-like term and a person named J L, with locals or religious framing.
Fragmentary readable lines indicate a short local item mentioning places and people. details are unclear due to corrupted OCR. The snippet references events near a town, possible transit or traffic terms, but no clear names, dates, or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
Edwin H. Conger United States minister to China and his party arrived in San Francisco aboard the Nippon Maru. He declined a gubernatorial bid, saying he would accept a nomination only if it came to him and would return to China after visiting Des Moines.
The article notes criticism of Elihu Root’s stance and rumors about Conger’s recall during the siege. W. W. Rockhill is named commissioner to Pek ing to represent peace negotiations as Conger comes home on leave. The Congers consider Des Moines their home and expect a large reception upon return.
President Marvin Hughitt of the Chicago and Northwestern Railway holds talks in St. Paul with officials about system development. The company plans about 100000 dollars to expand and improve Sioux City repair and construction shops. He denies consolidation with the Union Pacific and states no consolidation is under contemplation.
The Burlington's directors meet to submit to stockholders a proposal from the Great Northern and Northern Pacific to take control. The offer sets $200 per share for at least two thirds of the stock, payable in 4 percent bonds, with stockholders having option for cash.
Ottumwa April 27 Dr. W M Brunt of Eddyville a physician apparently in good health collapsed on a sofa last night and died of heart disease. He was reported deceased shortly after.
A machinists committee representing the Amalgamated Association of Machinists laid grievances before Wim Renshaw, superintendent of machines for the Illinois Central Railway, in Chicago today. The body requested more time and a second conference was set for tomorrow as both sides signaled willingness to modify positions toward an amicable agreement.
In Gayville South Dakota on April 26 John Johnson aged 16 died instantly when a gun carried on a plow discharged in a field about a mile north of town. The father saw the team standing and found his son dead.
Eugene Schuyler, former U S embassy attache now New York attorney, plans to reach Dodge City Kansas to find Andree Boyne DeLazar, the Servian throne heir. Augusta Boyne, father of DeLazar, appeared in Minnesota farming in 1548 then left family to return to Servia, possibly dying there. Schuyler traces the family to a farm near Dodge City and asserts the elder son's right to the throne is undisputed.
The president appointed postmasters including Jov Marion and Howard L. Alderman with locations Oakland and Wenton V Wentz. At Sandown Park London the first day of the spring meeting saw the Sandown Park Produce stakes won by Irena ridden by Lester Reif.
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley depart Washington aboard a seven coach special train at 10:30 a.m. The party includes Gage Root Hanna Melkienna Miles Corbin Sternberg White Evans Dawes Livingston and other cabinet figures. Crowds cheer as the train rolls through Bristol and Virginia stations with Mrs McKinley and the president smiling and waving from the observation car.
In Edwardsville Illinois Albert E Lee and Mrs Lucida Lewis met in Judge Cooks court where both filed for divorce on desertion grounds. After Lewis was granted her decree the pair declared they wished to marry and, with Attorney Class’s help, were quickly wed.
Mrs Harrison accepts the provisions of General Harrison's will through Indianapolis Benjamin Habate Cornirai owner Walker. She receives 15000 in cash, a summer home in the Adirondacks, use of the North Delaware Street home, and interest on 125000 during her life. After her death the two residences revert to the residuary estate valued at 875000 with potential one third entitlements under Indiana law.
The Saturday preview’s editorial warns Britain and the United States about Germany’s growing navy including cruisers and submarines. It argues Berlin aims at distant shores with South American German settlements poised to act, while Monroe Doctrine anxieties fuel fears of a vast future war.
Get Together club dinner canceled after difficulty finding speakers. Dr Josiah Strong denounces Herron and Miss Carrie Rand as committing offenses against society. Strong reports shocking grievances from Herron after visiting West. he cancels engagement and condemns the couple. Fire destroys Bergmann & Pretsch mills and others in Spremberg Prussia. two dead, heavy losses.
Sioux City live stock and grain prices mixed with cattle hog and sheep quotes from Sioux City Chicago South Omaha Kansas City and other markets. Receipts and price ranges for hogs cattle and sheep are listed with regional close figures and notes on market strength and softness.
James C. Reed former deputy at Manila faces court martial for soliciting and receiving commissions in a commissary scandal. Testimony shows Reed allegedly aided Major Davis’s deficit with $1,050 in profits to Schindler and later $1,000 paid to Schindler by Franklin. Witnesses describe rebates and 10 percent commissions to benefit Reed and Castle Bros. Prosecutors cite Navy procedures while defense questions authority and legality of the trial.
In Houston Texas a florist named Job Copping his wife and three children perished in a fire that also injured Mr and Mrs Jeff Hopper. The blaze destroyed a stable and three homes over a shed like structure housing multiple families. A discharged negro suspect is under arrest for starting the fire. A newborn infant was among the victims. The Hoppers escaped by jumping from the stairs. Hopper suffered a fractured leg and Mrs Hopper internal injuries. Mrs Thompson a neighbor escaped with her son and confirmed the family ran toward their room.
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