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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
5
The record traces 1892 Corbett over Sullivan in 21 rounds, 1897 Witzmann over Corbett in 14, 1899 Jeffries over Witzmann in 11, 1905 Jeffries retires with Hart awarded the title, 1906 Burns defeats Hart in 20 rounds.
Jess Willard born December 29 1887 in Pottawatomie county began as a cow puncher switch to boxing after towering over peers. He fought in 1911 1912 and 1913 in Oklahoma Chicago Newark and Buffalo building a knockout win streak and challenging Johnson prospects before 1914 focused on training and conditioning for the Johnson bout.
In Hurley South Dakota Wim Sutherland tries to discipline his 15 year old son Charles who then fires a 22 caliber rifle. The bullet hits the father’s hip and is not life threatening. Charles is arrested and held as authorities decide charges pending medical update.
An official announcement this week details personnel shifts in the Milwaukee system's Mitchell dispatch office. M. C. Corbett will be promoted to Chicago and Council Bluffs in Des Moines Iowa. A. J Rozum to become Mitchell chief dispatcher overseeing the west Iowa and Dakota division and the Black Hills division. Rh C Raines remains day trick. Corbett has led Mitchell for four years after coming from Mason City in 1910. Rozum came to Mitchell in 1910 from Perry where she had been trick and chief dispatcher for 17 years. Rozum's local property holdings reportedly influenced the move.
Roth. Jen ry Van Dyke and Gifford Pinholt, attached to the American legation in The Hague, sought to shield relief efforts in Belgium from publicity after Pinchot was ordered to leave Belgium by Germany. Pinchot said the move related to his ties to British minister Sir Alan Johnstone and that he was searched on departure while praising American relief workers.
The supreme court handed down several opinions in Pierre South Dakota yesterday. Cases include Dewey vs Burlington and Quincy Railway Co. Bramwell vs Ernest C. ?ile Bendie. Clinton Mining and Milling Co. vs Trust Company of South America. Gorman vs Madden et al. Brooks vs Jeky et al. Scribner State Bank vs A J Ranson et al. Several were affirmed with others reversed.
By Polley the case Plank versus Hopkins affirmed Nimball State Bank versus Kiarket also affirmed. Gates court action Houska versus Serabe Brule reversed. A class of eighteen is taking the bar examination this evening of the April term of the court.
An Andover farmer reported a neighbor’s prank that began with a drunken joke and escalated into a violent broom beating. The victim showed injuries and demanded no further jokes, saying life is too real and pranks can be retroactive.
The Stutter Township Board will receive bids up to May for grading between 1 and 6 miles of road. Bids may be hourly daily or per square yard. The board reserves the right to accept or reject all bids. By order of Board Roy Jacobus Clerk Letcher S D
Skies dark and river swollen as James River crests threaten bridges and roadbeds. Dozens of washes reported from Milwau kee line near Kennebec to Loomis and Betts area. several bridges deemed dangerous or destroyed. Commissioners hold emergency session to plan rapid repairs and reinforce by the fastest means.
Napoleon I a former Philadelphia fire horse known for speed and team service dashed from a sewing machine man’s shop when fire bells rang. He left a one horsepower truck to chase an engine and arrived at the blaze, proving he still loves the call of duty despite retirement years earlier.
Meeting of Third District Womens Federated Clubs in Mitchell April 6 and 7. South Dakota Trap Shooters Association June 1 2 and 3 1915. Corn Palace Sept 27 to Oct 2. Dakota Wesleyan commencement May 0 to June 2 inclusive. South Dakota State Holiness Association June 2 to 12 inclusive. South Dakota State Trap Shoot June 2 3 and 4. South Dakota Swine Breeders Association June 3 and 4. State I O O F grand lodge meeting June 18 19 20 and 21. Summerschool June 24 to 30 inclusive.
Ontario study notes that corn silage generally yields more milk per 100 pounds of dry matter than roots such as mangels or turnips across Ohio Pennsylvania Vermont and Ontario trials. Central stations show mangels and corn silage have varied results, but overall silage often outperforms roots for milk production.
A contributor outlines a detailed handmade stalk cutter setup using a log, steel blades, iron rods, and nails. The plan involves punching holes in blades and rods, bolting blades to rods, and assembling shafts to a roller with a seat and brace for operation.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as a fast acting cough and sore throat remedy. It promises quick relief, soothing irritation and loosening phlegm with testimonials and a 60 cent price at druggists.
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