02 Oct 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
1
The garbled text hints at a Mills case and a conference of leaders, with references to a state, the wage-ear, and requests to return. It mentions Clark, Me, and Minnesota, plus legal advice sought by a German citizen in relation to a council and legislature.
Fragmented OCR text references production, unions, and quotes about workers, prisons, and political figures. The readable parts hint at labor disputes, economic strain, and government actions in a historical context. No clear event or names emerge to anchor a precise summary.
Chicago banker John J. Mitchell of the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank says western business remains unaffected by eastern market panics. He notes Chicago banks are sound, with ample liquidity, little borrowing by grain merchants, few loans by brokers, and expects stagnation until after the presidential election.
Socialists in Massachusetts Adopt platform with nine labor reforms including shorter hours, abolition of child labor, expanded school funds, state insurance, public ownership, direct democracy, jury rights, gender equality, and abolition of capital punishment. Also notes coal region strikes unresolved. Brennan headed ticket for Socialist Labor Party.
The Wall Street Journal reports that financial interests skilled in market manipulation are plotting to thwart Roosevelt’s bid for a second term. Footprints of conspirators are said to appear in speculative markets as they try to destroy prices and undermine the president’s re nomination.
Former Senator Edward O. Wolcott leads a decisive victory over anti-Wolcott factions at the Denver Republican convention. Delegates placed Wolcott on the temporary roll call, with the roll made permanent. he was named temporary chairman and urged party harmony. The platform endorses Roosevelt for re election and denounces Denver election law violations attributed to the Democratic party.
The Nashville has left Pensacola bound for St. Andrew's Island near Nicaragua where American citizens endured abuses by local employers.
In Chicago a bridegroom and wedding party faced a dramatic scene when a stranger claimed to be his wife. Miss Mary Zaluts of Bridgeport said Anthony Almanowicz was her husband from 1901 and tried to halt the ceremony, but Almanowicz denied prior marriage and the couple proceeded after the bride and groom testified their vows were genuine.
Northern Pacific officials refuse the gang’s demand and step up track security across Montana. A $8,500 bounty is posted by state and county authorities for the dynamiters’ arrest, as Helena police fear Livingston jail dynamiting if prisoners are not freed by October 4.
The interstate commerce commission continued its probe into coal rate charges by railroads led by William R. Hearst. James Yalden testified on a compiled table claiming a community of interest in coal rates, while DL&.W sought to strike the figures and the railroad counsel moved to dismiss. The hearing adjourned with these motions unresolved.
Chicago reports a nationwide strike threat by Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butchers workers if packers refuse raises and allow more work per man. Though packers offer higher pay under conditions, unions vote on the increase and extra work, with decisions to unfold at lodge meetings nationwide.
Detroit dispatch reports a mob of Consolidated Lake Superior plant workers in Sault Ste. Marie rioting over wages. Police fail to halt violence as militiamen exchange gunfire with attackers. stores broken into and saloons ordered closed while authorities seek more troops.
President Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay at 8:30 with Mrs. Roosevelt and children Ethel Archie and Quentin. The party rode a two car special train to Washington for a stay through next summer unless nominated, with plans unsettled for the campaign. They were met by townspeople, officials, press, and secret service. The party later reached New York and Jersey City with Alice joining en route.
The Standard Varnish company plant near Chicago was nearly consumed by fire causing an estimated loss of $200,000. Two fire crews faced danger from exploding oil barrels and collapsing floors as several firefighters were painfully injured.
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