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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1914
Page
8
Market dull with heavy decline across swine cattle and sheep prices. Reports from Unicon Stock Yards show receipts around 13 634 today with official figures and shipments recorded. cattle and hog quotations slide 10 cents or more from Tuesday while sheep remain steadier but overall activity remains weak.
Market news notes cattle receipts around 2,600 head and hog volumes near 6,000 head. Hog prices ranged broadly from about 8.12 to 8.87 per cwt with several contracts around 8.25 to 8.40, while cattle and sheep receipts remained steady amid varied demand.
The Milwaukee Grain Market notes steady wheat with mixed bids and 93 to 97 for various grades, and corn trading steady with moderate volume. Grain firmed slightly on some chect bids, while white and hard wheat quotes appear inconsistent amid sparse sales.
Frank Truesdale, signed away from the Buffalo club of the International League, has partly filled the Yankees' second base spot. His bat touched .261 last season, and while he started slowly with New York, teammates including Frank Chance see him as an upgrade over Battrell or Boone at keystone. Hartzell may shift to outfield where his hitting helps more.
The Mitchell market shows wheat prices for No 1 northern at 80 cents, No 2 northern 78, No 3 northern 71. Velvet chaff values range around 77 to 79 cents. Oats around 32 cents and corn about 51 cents with flax at 1.39.
In Pierre S D many cities and citizens press for mobilization of state troops and commissions to join frontlines if called. Captain Linstad outlines guard capabilities, sanitation, and training while noting current guard limits under governor control and the use of young recruits for rifleman training without compelled combat service.
A transportation notice states wood from Rapid City to Huron will be reduced from 17 cents per hundred to 11.8 cents per hundred, with similar reductions for other points.
Upton Sinclair wife and four other women were arrested at John D. Rockefeller Jr. offices in the Standard Oil building amid a protest linked to the Colorado strike. Sinclair said she walked with crepe on her arm as mourners carried flags, while Rockefeller remained secluded on the 14th floor. Police detained several demonstrators and released Mrs. Sinclair.
Iowa expected fair conditions tonight with cooler readings and probable frost in the east. Thursday will bring increasing cloudiness. North and South Dakota observe mostly cloudy skies tonight and Thursday with a slight rise in temperature tonight.
National League games saw Cincinnati defeat St. Louis 6 to 3 and New York beat Boston 1 to 0 while Pittsburgh topped Chicago 5 to 2. American League results: Philadelphia 2 Washington 1 and Detroit 4 Chicago 1. Federal League Chicago 6 Baltimore 1 and Brooklyn 3 Kansas City 0. Indianapolis 8 Pittsburgh 7. American Association Kansas City 5 Columbus 4. Milwaukee 8 Cleveland 2. Western League Topeka 11 Lincoln 5.
Supreme Court opinions list cases with judges and affirmations or reversals. Names include Botsford Lumber, Erickson, Street, Kaufman, and Kasser among others, with entities such as Missouri River Transportation, Farmers Elevator, Centerville Exchange, and Philipp Zenker. The record notes admitted examiners and a roster of individuals from Sioux Falls to Deadwood.
The state railway commission reports a representative of the Interstate Commerce Commission will hold a hearing at Sioux Falls on May 18 and 19. The topics include proposed increases in livestock, malt, hogs, fruits, dairy products, and potatoes between Missouri River west and eastern markets, Mitch ell to Chicago, Britton to Kansas, and Milwaukee road rate disputes west of Aberdeen. A reduction in fuel and sawdust rates from Black Hills points to east of the Missouri River is also expected, averaging about 35 percent.
Miner County will join the dry counties of South Dakota on July 1 as all towns voting on the measure chose dry and those not voting will stay dry. Only a few other counties will lack saloons after July first. Miss Marie Steichen and Miss Martha Mahler returned to Parkston after a visit with Miss Frances Tremaine.
In circuit court Bailey won a judgment of 1,223.40 against Dr. J. H. Clark after a trial over a deal involving horses funds and real estate in Pennington county. A counter claim by the doctor was allowed and the balance awarded to Bailey. Other cases included J. J. Elliott versus Frank A. Bidwell over a 73.77 judgment for work on Bidwell flats. A jury later heard the state versus Charles Wyatt on an assault with a loaded revolver and Joe Walling on a statutory charge, both pleas entering.
A conference of college department chairs and Y M C A committee members decided to hire a salaried secretary for the college Y M C A next year. A $400 pledge was made by 32 attendees and a total of $1500 is needed to cover the salary with a $500 university and faculty contribution. Alumni and Mitchell business leaders are asked for $300, and students are expected to raise $3800. John W Childs spoke on Conservation of Energy and praised the plan as the best support level yet seen.
The organization announces its officers with Vice President Charles Wharton, Secretary Frank Feffert, and Treasurer Harold Schimke leading the group.
W P Brown of Minneapolis shot 142 of 150 clay birds on the first day, amid adverse weather, aiming for the gold trophy and top cash prize. Amateurs and professionals competed. Meyers led Mitchell entrants with 128, Branson next with 124. ten events were scheduled for today with prizes split by entrance money.
In Aberdeen, SD, at a Company L South Dakota National Guard meeting, all members pledged to serve if called to the front, with a resolution authorizing service to Adjutant General Morris. Perry Peters elected second lieutenant amid promotions after Captain Hickenbotham’s resignation. Aberdeen sent three lads to Mexican blockade fleets. John Boucher, Bruce Miller, and Ralph Dapper. Miller serves on the battleship Minnesota. Dapper is a gunner on the California. Mrs. Raymond A. Carhart and her young son returned to Woonsocket after a week with the Carhart family. Mrs. Carhart’sParents Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Noble reside in Woonsocket.
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