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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
7
The piece discusses Frank B. Smith for Judge Fourth Circuit, criticizes Czolgosz and Emma Goldman, questions punishment for the assassination attempt, notes the president’s recovery and the nation’s relief, and mentions a Washington message from physicians confirming the president’s survival.
James Benjamin Parker known as Big Jim is celebrated by crowds after stopping a would be fatal blow to the president. He is treated as a hero by supporters and Senator Hanna, with supporters buying souvenir buttons and tearing his clothes to sell fragments.
Maryland's Senator Wellington faced sharp criticism after saying he and McKinley were enemies and that he had nothing good to say about him amid the president's attempted assassination. He left the Republican Party over a clash on federal appointments, yet remains in the Senate, prompting calls in many papers for expulsion.
William Jennings Bryan argues free governments fall to violence but cannot be reformed by killers. He asserts lawmaking is by the people and warns against endorsing anarchy. The Sioux Falls Press taunts the governor’s state fair display, urging respectful coverage despite political tension.
The Philadelphia Record cautions against ridiculing a regimental display and argues for generous treatment of military figures in uniform. It also urges manufacturers to send American traders to Cuba to study methods, rather than relying on government action to open foreign markets.
The article argues that Indians remain numerous in the United States with an estimated 267,900 people. It highlights successful tribes, poets, statesmen, soldiers, and a Kansas congressman. It notes well educated Indian women and warns against schemes to exploit them.
The Ohio Democrats announce local speakers will discuss state topics. They offer a softening snub by not inviting Bryan and by stating David B. Hill will not participate, aiming to balance perceived exclusions.
The author laments a week of bad weather harming the state fair and warns that local control at Yankton shifts the project from a state initiative. He argues a state board should oversee the fair to preserve its regional significance and minimize local mismanagement.
A single month of September sets new rainfall highs with 4.43 inches by mid month, surpassing all prior Septembers. Since the 4th, 3.55 inches fell in seven days, halting threshing statewide but aiding fall plowing. North state farmers fear repeats of 1900 moisture damage.
John S. Halloway of Krench Camp Mississippi suffered long with diarrhoea and felt hopeless. After using several bottles of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy he was entirely cured and urges others to obtain it from druggists.
The soothing remedy is praised for quick relief and permanent cures for croup whooping cough and cough in children and adults. It contains no opium or harmful drug and is sold by all druggists.
Mil Company D, 26 men under Lieutenants McLain and Ruh, departed for Yankton to attend the state fair despite rain. Some members planned to travel again tomorrow if weather allows for Friday drills. rain hurt fair progress. Captain Coursey and several others may join them.
Transfers listed by J. E. Wells show numerous parcels shifting hands from N C Towne to Elmer Barnes and others. Buyers include A A Boynton, Fred C Williamson, Matthew and Joseph Harker, Butterworth, and Jerome Miles with several tracts in townships 101 to 104 and precincts around Ethan and Mitchell. Totals range from 500 to 5000 dollars.
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