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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1903
Page
9
Despite the street car strike in Chicago, Witchell Capital notes cars run with police aid while the public avoids long walks. Maris Taylor's stance to not resign as state central committee chairman fuels talk of new leadership next year for possible national council recognition.
Congressman Martin sits on the committee on public buildings and grounds, pushing for South Dakota projects. Senators and representatives unite for Mitchell Watertown and Huron to receive federal buildings and expect swift appropriation.
The Huron Journal-World notes an upcoming public meeting in Huron where Doe I Crawford will announce his position on his announced gubernatorial candidacy. Crawford has not authorized any candidacy announcement yet and state press chatter remains speculative.
Several days after congress opened, about a dozen senators presented resolutions from the W C L U and churches nationwide asking that Utah Senator Sincot be denied a seat for his polygamy beliefs. Petitions and resolutions were filed likely to prompt action by the Senate as it weighs the issue.
Senator Dietrich and Jacob Fisher are indicted by a federal grand jury in Omaha on conspiracy and bribery tied to the Was ting postmaster appointment. Dietrich, in Washington, faces no comment as Fisher alleges political enemies pursue them.
The article discusses Wessington Springs and Mitchell vying to host the South Dakota Press Association winter meeting. It notes Sioux Falls is favored to host, while Mitchell hopes for an invitation, aided by the Commercial Club, and plans to welcome state press representatives when invited without misinterpretation.
An advert touts Kidney-Ettes as a medical breakthrough restoring health to thousands of kidney sufferers. It claims the tablets expel diseased germs and urges trials at a price of 25 cents.
In the Plankinton Herald, Editor Taubman condemns the jury verdict of not guilty in the Stevens case. He cites testimony from ex County Treasurer Mike Gales, Seth Noble, Wayne Mason, Warren Dye, Beckwith of Mitchell, and Branson to argue the theft was proven and the jury’s decision unjust. He laments crime, weak juries, and calls for scrutiny of American justice.
A short Victorian style ad recalls a testimonial from Mrs. Louis Ernest of Evansville. It promotes Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for illness with both tea and tablet forms priced at 25 cents.
The Washington Star quotes Miss Cayenne praising Mr Bliggins as a bright young man who selects topics so abstruse that listeners must take his statements as given. The remark frames his conversational carefully chosen, puzzling discourse.
A sensational claim touts Dean's Ointment as the only safe cure for widespread skin itchiness described as a horrible plague. The advertisement promises relief at any drug store for 50 cents.
A list of letters remaining uncalled for at the Mitchell post office for the week ending November 18 1903. Names include Chas Alexandri Mrs S E Kiown Mrs Amelia Courtney Leon E Cram Mrs James Graham Mrs E A Gray C P Knecht Mrs Mary Luba D A Peterson E A Richard Mr John Ryan Mr Frank Simpson Mrs Frank White and more. If not called within two weeks they will be forwarded to the dead letter office.
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