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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1903
Page
1
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions individuals and terms like cotton and MetS but lacks coherent names, dates, or events to specify a clear news item or summary.
Local witnesses describe seeing unidentified flying objects above the market district. No official confirmation yet from authorities, with residents remaining cautious as daylight returns.
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Reports from across South Dakota indicate a historic harvest with wheat near 50 million bushels and many fields yielding 60 to 100 bushels per acre for barley oats and millet. Farmers like Zelinka Alcester Finn and Geddes cite strong returns while frost risk remains a concern for later corn and wheat laid plans.
Henry Evers of Wagner area was injured while moving long barbed wire when a 5 year old boy driven team out of sight. Evers climbed a fence to hold wire and the crow bar slipped as the wire began to saw his legs, one bone severed. Doctors amputated the worst limb and expect recovery after treatment.
Near Chamberlain South Dakota three men arrested in cattle rustling case. Towler held in $300 bond to answer at federal court in Sioux Falls for stealing cattle from J A Fulwider on Rosebud Indian Reservation. Clyde Hall and Bert Anderson held on $800 bonds each after waiving exam for taking seven head of steers from a pasture north of Gann Valley.
The weekly crop bulletin notes cool weather with widespread rains, beneficial overall but excessive moisture hindering some southeastern grain. Wheat, oats, rye, barley, flax and millet show good to fair yields. Hessian fly and smut cause localized issues. Potatoes and pastures improve as early sown crops mature.
A state press committee of South Dakota editors coordinates Black Hills Mining Men's associations plan for the American Mining Congress. A. J. Simmons chairs the executive committee with H. M. Whitney as secretary, a press bureau opens in Deadwood, and invitations go to city dailies. The congress runs Sept 7 to 12 with Gov C N Herreid delivering welcome.
In Bruse near Arlington South Dakota a young man mocked wedding pledges but challenged friends to honor their offers. He visited the prospective bride, she agreed, and a marriage license followed within days. Friends who funded the joking pledges celebrated, then learned to be cautious with bets about marriage.
Fred Conchatse and Nerzor Scrant both French settlers with nearby ranches were drowned in the Belle Fourche river after their wagon and team were swept away at Giles crossing. The river ran high from recent rains and their bodies remained unfound as of report.
Dora Brock, the former child wife of General Cassius M. Clay, produced a second will dated March 25, 1901, with the general’s private seal. Executors are Dora Brock and two appointees, one half of proceeds from certain sales go to them, Whitehall lands of 360 acres stay in trust for world inhabitants, coal mines in Clay county formed into a company to fund the park, and other lands sold or given to legatees. The will also directs art works stay, and rights to manuscripts go to the Association of American Authors with half proceeds to Dora. The earlier will dated May 12, 1900 will be probated tomorrow.
The Weather Bureau weekly crop summary notes low temperatures across the north, with frosts in North Dakota and rainfall shortages in the central south. Rains are ample east of the Rockies but eastern Nebraska and Kansas see excess, and the central southern Rockies are very dry. Corn shows improvement in several states while wheat yields disappoint. Harvesting of spring wheat progresses. rust affects oats in multiple states but rains help Minnesota. Overall yields are lighter than expected.
New York rumors say Charles A. Towne, former vice presidential and Senate candidate, collapsed financially after Standard Oil manipulated his Texas oil venture. The tale recalls Towne’s public talk as a Tammany Fourth of July orator and suggests he could become a Tammany spokesman in Congress.
Charles M. Schwab's resignation as president of the United States Steel corporation was presented to the directors and accepted. W. H. Corey was elected president. The Aug. 4 report notes persistent rumors and criticism of Schwab’s management and stock conversion plan, with ties to Carnegie interests and past shipbuilding dealings.
Peking reports state the Chinese government asked foreign ministers to extradite the Supao editor and staff for seditious writings. The note claims the prisoners are wanted for execution with no trial mentioned. Public opinion runs high as Dowager Empress supporters defend harsh treatment of reformist Shen Chien.
New York congressman Littauer reacts to a war department decision on glove contracts. He calls the finding a mere inquiry into a possible technical violation of law and pledges full public investigation, asserting his honor and integrity.
Bradstreet reports changes in grain availability compared with last week. Wheat in US and Canada east of the Rockies rose 1,187,000 bushels while afloat for Europe fell 2,800,000. total supply down 1,613,000. Corn east of the Rockies fell 350,000 bushels. oats east of the Rockies rose 985,000. Notable increases include 340,000 at Chicago elevators and 198,000 at Louisville. Manitoba led the declines with 250,000.
William Nichols colored, accused of murder near McGuffey, was arrested at Carmel and taken to Kenton. A mob gathered at Belle Center and again at the jail, shouting to shoot or hang him, but Sheriff Griffith protected Nichols and he remains in jail as he denies guilt.
Garth Thompkins and an accomplice knocked Jailer Offutt unconscious at Hopkins county jail, then fled. Thompkins, sentenced to hang on August 21 for the murder of James B. Rame, was recaptured the same day as a large crowd searched the town. Offutt incurred only minor injuries.
The Kentucky trial hears 42 witnesses for the state with the defense ready to call about 20 more. Testimony includes Henry Freeman detailing past crimes and sightings at the scene, and witnesses recounting threats and armed men near Marcum’s house. Goodloe Combs, a state witness, dies of appendicitis at a boarding house.
Victoria B C Aug 5 Officers of the steamer Tacoma report Russian agents buying large bean cake orders at Japanese posts and storing provisions and war munitions at Port Arthur. Troops move west as war looms while the Russian Asiatic squadron mobilizes near Vladivostok and Japanese forces maneuver off Hokkaido. Anark Chinese insurgents killed three Roman Catholic missionaries at Ping Li Shan Si province. remaining missionaries evacuate via Hangkow.
New York authorities announce a three month contest for Bell Telephone long distance operators to earn cash prizes. Winners judged on deportment punctuality attendance and efficiency in reaching called parties. Marks from failed contacts offset by successful connections. Indianapolis trial praised for boosting service and earnings.
Madrid August 4 troops and police confront crowds as a broad strike expands through Barcelona Murcia Cadiz Ronda and Alcoy. Workers demand the release of imprisoned colleagues tied to recent labor unrest. Government responds with strict measures to curb disturbances.
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