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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1914
Page
8
Hitchcock was re-elected mayor of Mit shell by 56 votes over L Stair in a close election. The license question passed by 438 votes. Hitchcock carried the First Third and Fourth wards, lost the Second by 57, with a 11 vote edge in the First ward. The result surprised temperance supporters after a weak late campaign by Stair.
The Chicago market posted a slow day with hogs mostly lower by about ten cents and cattle prices down. Estimated receipts reached around 47 000 while western lambs and sheep traded mixed, with native sheep around 5 to 5.25 dollars and western lambs near 6.20 to 6.80.
Chicago cash grain prices show No. 2 red wheat trading around 95 96 to 96 1 2 with various grades, durum and hard wheats near 90s and 80s, corn around 63 to 68 with white and yellow varieties, oats near 38 to 39, Milwaukee activity shows minor gains in wheat and mixed corn and oats. Minneapolis listings feature No. 1 hard wheat around 90 to 94 with multiple corn and barley figures and small durum values.
Cattle receipts today about 2 000 with market steady and stocker cattle firm. Hog receipts around 5 000 with prices 10 to 15 cents lower top at 8.20 and most between 8.15 and 8.17. Sheep receipts about 100 with market steady. Hog price history shows varying figures this week and last with several daily price points recorded.
Cattle market notes show large fat cattle at seven dollars per hundredweight with beef cattle mainly steady to weaker. Fat cows and heifers quoted six to seven seventy five, calves seven to ten and bulls seven to seven fifty, stocker and feeder supplies moderate with buyers prioritizing well bred stock.
Listing of grain bids includes No 1 northern at 0, No 2 northern at 48, No 8 northern at 76, Loveiyet chaff at 99, and Nowe Velvet wey at 30, reflecting market quotes.
The Grain Market column reports prices and trends from the Board of Trade as observed by Weaver and Leask. It notes shifts in corn and wheat bids, market pressures, and daily closing figures among traders and shippers.
The company formed to drill a test oil well in the Bad Lands at Interior reports they will soon begin drilling. The deepest previous well in that state area reached 150 feet with unknown strata below, in a region with a surface formation unlike any prior deep drilling site.
Andrew Eastman a mixed blood Sioux fired a six shooter through World streets in a liquor fueled spree. He rode a pony firing at businesses until arrested by the sheriff and state attorney who sped from White River to Wood to take him into custody. He was fined 150 dollars and given thirty days in jail by Judge Williamson.
The city votes dry by a narrow margin and Hitchcock wins the mayoral race by 56 votes. In ward contests A J Kings defeats John Michels in the Second ward, Sibert wins the Third ward, and Beckwith trails. Initiative for 40 foot street width passes citywide, with overall dry majority of 158 votes.
Henry Hanson once an agent for Central Lumber Morristown faced embezzlement charges of 2500 dollars. He pled guilty saying gambling caused his downfall. Despite offers to reimburse, he refused and asked to pay the penalty. Judge Dillman sentenced him to two years in state prison after counsel from Rev Frassold.
Spring laxative and blood cleanser promises to purge waste and poisons from the winter months. Dr King’s New Life Pills touted as purifying the blood and curing constipation. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve offered for all hurts at druggists.
In the state supreme court opinions two cases are listed. Gates reports Samuel N. Lounsberry et al versus J. Kelly Codington with the appeal dismissed. Smith notes Archie D. McKinnon administrator et al versus George W. Fuller and Anna McLaughlin potter with the case affirmed.
National League games include Chicago 2 tie with St Louis after fourteen innings and Brooklyn defeated by New York 6 0 while Pittsburgh beat Cincinnati 5 to 2. American League features Detroit 7 Cleveland 4 and Chicago 6 St Louis 1 with Boston Philadelphia 1 1 in thirteen innings. Federal League notes Baltimore 3 Brooklyn 2 and St Louis 3 Chicago 2. Western League shows Sioux City 7 Des Moines 2 plus Omaha 2 St Joseph 0 and Denver 1 Topeka 0 Wichita 8 Lincoln 7. American Association lists Milwaukee 3 Minneapolis 0 and St Paul 18 Kansas City 4 with Cleveland 5 Louisville 4 and Indianapolis 4 Columbus 0.
On April 21 Columbus College hosted Sioux Falls in Chamberlain. Columbus used heavy batting and sharp fielding to hold lead while Kelly the spitball artist limited Sioux Falls rallies. Captain Ryan homered as Columbus sealed an 11 to 7 victory.
A federal grand jury issued a John Doe indictment in the Sioux Falls postoffice robbery case. A thief stole $10,000 in five dollar bills over two years ago. no arrest announced. Inspectors continue work with no public identification. government seeks to recover the loss from the Sioux Falls postmaster, insurer left to cover the payout.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports rainfall over an inch and a half across northern South Dakota and southern North Dakota on Saturday. The steady downpour over about eighteen hours softened and packed the ground just as farmers finished seeding.
State Veterinarian Barber found several cases of durine in horses spread by infected stallions. On his orders two stallions and a number of mares were killed. One man reported eight head lost with others likely infected.
Bijou Hills South Dakota J G Coates a pioneer resident died after being stricken with heart failure while in a pasture. Found semi conscious after an extended absence he was carried to the house and a physician called but died shortly after.
In Davison County South Dakota County Court Mitchell notice is given that on May 9 1914 at 10 a m the will of Julia Ford deceased will be proved and letters testamentary issued. Heirs and interested parties are invited to contest the petition in the court room at the Mitchell court house.
The obituary notes a widower survived by several grown sons and daughters. He and his family moved to the area in the early 1880s, establishing roots in the vicinity.
The United States Navy presses an assault on Vera Cruz with marines landing at the customs house and pier. Mexican resistance centers on roof-top gun emplacements as General Maas resists, while the Ypiranga convoy with rifles and cartridges looms in the harbor.
Washington announces United States naval strength near Vera Cruz includes battleships and marines in the Mexican port area as action developments continue. The department confirms troop and ship movements amid ongoing confrontations.
A fleet of about 7,000 sailors and 2,000 marines from Rear Admirals Mayo and Fletcher concentrates in Tampico and Vera Cruz areas. The party includes cruisers Ida Connecticut and Minnesota, gunboat Dolphin, transports Prairie Hancock, hospital ship Solace, colliers Cyclops, and chartered steamers Heperanza and Mexico. Marines from Prairie and attached units engage Mexicans at Vera Cruz.
The state railway commission secured refunds totaling $206.67 for the Dakota Improved Seed Co of Mitchell on alfalfa seed shipments and $70.46 for Wadden & Son of Madison on agricultural implement shipments. Refunds resulted from overbilling by the receiving agent who charged higher class rates than applicable, leading to excess charges.
Doan's Kidney Pills have aided thousands for over 50 years. Mrs. L. Johnson of Mitchell South Dakota reports relief from back pain headaches and dizziness after using the remedy. The advertisement sells the pills at 50 cents and cites Foster Milburn Co Buffalo New York as the maker.
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