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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1902
Page
5
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The South Dakota delegation presses to restore the Sisseton agency with C Th Jackson named Indian agent for South Dakota. Roosevelt and Hitchcock face a surprise nomination that rekindles four year old agency disputes and signals renewed push to reopen Yankton agency amid charges against former agent Major Harding. Judge Jackson, a Roberts county resident, earns strong local support for appointment.
The passage notes a record 1902 immigrant year with January and February higher than last year and 23 000 more in March 1902 than March 1901. Through early April 40 000 entered versus 28 000 a year earlier, with May expected to keep pace.
Secretary Farley of the South Dakota Press Association has arranged a summer trip for editors starting July 8. They travel to Duluth by rail and board steamers to Mackinac Island for a week of scenic pleasure and fine meals before returning to work.
Brer Osbon of the Howard Spirit chides Sioux Falls Republicans for ignoring Congressman Burke and makes pointed allusions meant to unsettle. He says the editor previously criticized Burke and now backs him for effective service to the state and near-unanimous party support.
Reports say Mount Pelee on Martinique unleashed a violent eruption that enveloped St. Pierre, a town of about thirty thousand. Eighteen vessels in the harbor were destroyed and only thirty passengers and crew were saved. The city’s famed beauty and prosperity ended.
Report notes late seeding but ample moisture and cool conditions favoring rapid grain growth. All corn has been planted under favorable conditions, with ground moisture sustaining seed germination and early growth prospects.
Last Friday Sampson was laid to rest in Washington with major ceremony. General Miles declined to serve as honorary pallbearer citing past criticism by Sampson. The correspondent condemns Miles for petty spite and government criticism.
Mayors Caldwell of Sioux City Burnside of Sioux Falls VanAlstine of Mitchell and Silsby of the local city join in driving gambling out. Police action leads to closing gambling houses as part of a broader anti gambling drive across multiple towns.
The eastern magnates oppose President Roosevelt for enforcing laws against violators and aim to defeat him in renomination. The article argues Roosevelt is simply doing his duty and will have broad support from the middle and western states if he succeeds.
The piece criticizes Senator Tillman for repeatedly framing the southern treatment of African Americans in terms of the Philippines. It accuses him of hypocrisy by praising harsh tactics abroad while condemning water cures at home, arguing that insurgents recover while the southern cure buries the black man.
The article portrays a sharp Senate debate where Democratic critics of American soldiers in the Philippines are challenged by Republicans. It argues Democrats push sensational charges for political ends, while Republicans defend soldiers and question the motives behind the accusations.
Counties have named delegates to the Republican state convention at Sioux Falls. About 1,129 delegates exist. over 600 are instructed for Kit treadge to guarantee his majority endorsement. The text notes Kit treadge’s rapid Senate record supports Governor Herreid’s appointment after Senator Kyle’s death.
Senator Shelby Cullom of Illinois condemns atrocities against American soldiers in the Philippines while acknowledging a public urge for retaliation. He argues Americans must not become torturers and denounces copperheads, insisting on humane conduct despite wartime anger.
The speaker denounces partisan attacks on the American army and asserts the need to reveal the suffering of soldiers. He argues silence is over and urges public awareness of alleged torture incidents to let the nation judge whether such acts were justified.
Edward Coleman is found dead in his brother Joseph Coleman’s barn. Officials arrest Joseph after stopping the burial flight to Mellette. Reports say Edward held a life policy of 10600 and a suicide hypothesis proved false. Two other brothers died under suspicious circumstances in recent years. Joseph bound over to circuit court for a hearing as authorities probe the death and insurance links.
An old remedy touted for teething pain used by millions of mothers for over sixty years. Claims to soothe the child ease gums cure wind colic and diarrhoea with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
Milwaukee road sells round trip excursion tickets Mitchell to Lead South Dakota for the Odd Fellows grand lodge session. Fare 20.60 dollars. Tickets valid for trains arriving Sioux City May 17. Special train leaves Sioux City May 18 for Lead. Return limit 20 days. Information from Milwaukee depot agent.
Paul N. King of Deadwood, accused of absconding as commissary clerk for Frank E. Lusk, has been captured in Denver and will be returned to Deadwood. Letcher voters elected a new school board after a clash with an opposing slate. Arlington church project to start around the 1th. it promises to be a major local church. Watson C. Brower of Clark named adjutant for state guard second battalion. encampment set for July 16 for one week.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for disorders of the female organs. It claims removing drains ulcers bearing down pains and other afflictions strengthens the whole body and makes weak women well without narcotics.
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