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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1901
Page
8
Lincoln Nebraska hosts a new greyhound club amid Madison South Dakota events with the Aberdeen cup and Water Fois stakes drawing breeders. The article notes Elmcrest victory prospects, proposed signings for Rosebud lands, and a 1909 deadline as promotions push for a rich meet involving California coursers and local clubs.
In Vermillion on August 28 two brothers from Norway township went fishing and threw bullheads at each other. The older Barton Hanson was struck in the hip by a fish fin that penetrated the joint, causing bleeding. doctors fear he may recover. George Johnson’s steam thresher burned last Saturday when flying sparks from straw fed the engine. two large stacks of oats owned by J. O. Mortvedt were destroyed. Clay county farmers along rural routes welcome upcoming United States weather forecasts. Work starts on a Catholic church in Garryowen Union county. cost estimated at 10 000 dollars, dimensions 60 by 150 feet, 80 feet to the cross.
Douglas county Republicans virtually assure EB G Smith the First circuit nomination as Wanzer retires from the race. Smith holds 67 votes to Dillon's 55 with other counties likely backing him on second ballots. The article notes strains and rival candidates across counties such as Geddes and Parker as Democrats weigh Scotland convention outcomes.
Quartermaster Joseph Matthews of the United States cruiser Newark died early today at a hospital in Atlantic City. He had married Miss Eva May Sam Cam yesterday just before undergoing an operation.
Colonel W. H. Chase of Atlanta is in Sioux Falls pursuing a franchise for an electric street car line. A syndicate of eastern capitalists plans power house and track within sixty days and aims to extend the line to Madison via the proposed Sioux Falls Madison railroad. A city council meeting may soon discuss granting the franchise.
Frank L. Marshall, sought in Codington County for alleged theft, was arrested at Junction City Kansas after two years on the run. He reportedly concealed his identity and worked as a piano tuner for local dealer L W Cooke. He faces charges tied to pilfered proceeds from Cooke’s line of musical goods.
Washington announces October 1 as start date for two new rural routes in Beresford Union county and Hudson Lincoln county with carriers Frank J. Davis and William L. Miner. The Beresford route covers 23 miles and 28 square miles serving 447 people in 106 houses. the Hudson route spans 27 miles serving 110 houses and 495 residents. Also announced is M Netzerm appointed postmaster at Krem Mercer county succeeding the late L Rueter.
Miss Maude Coleman Woods of Virginia dies at 23 in Charlotte after a two week illness Typhoid fever. She was selected by a Pan American committee as America's most beautiful woman and her profile appears on official medals. She studied at the Virginia Female Institution and was seen as cultured and retiring. Her uncle Dr Coleman Norris of Birmingham aided the family.
Pittsburg reports an official denial of any peace negotiations by American Tin Plate while the company plans to continue nonunion production. Amalgamated officials defend their strike as justified, arguing skilled tin workers are union members and essential to operation. The dispute spreads to mills in New York and other cities, with conflicting claims of progress and disruption across the industry.
Weather bureau weekly crop summary reports generally favorable conditions in the wet period ending the 20th. Late corn in Iowa progressed rapidly with ears filling beyond expectations while Nebraska and Kansas shows improvement though Missouri areas vary. Spring wheat nearly finished. threshing widespread with yield expectations generally sound.
Boston, Aug 29. Renowned sculptor Robert Kraus has been declared insane and committed to the Danvers asylum. Despondency over inability and lack of funds to complete a grand sculpture, his Belshazzar, is cited as the cause of his mental collapse. Born 1850 in Zeulenrod, Germany, he trained in Rome and later worked in Philadelphia before moving to Boston.
Juiziba reports Chou Fu sails to Colon with packing cases said to hold munitions for Cauca insurgents. In Victoria ships Amphion loaded three scows of ammunition and may head to Panama with boats Virago and Sparrow.
The navy department through Judge Advocate Lemley furnished Schley’s counsel with a tentative witness list for the court of inquiry. The department will not publish the list but it is understood Admiral Sampson’s name tops the roster.
Fort Smith Arkansas August 27 Louis Smith a 65 year old Black man was targeted by a mob at midnight in the county jail. The father of the white girl he assaulted pleaded for due process and police acted quickly to move Smith to a federal prison.
At Red Lodge Montana on August 24 John Andrews was shot dead by John Bowers who mistook him for a bear during a party at the Lewis ranch. Andrews a Parbon county resident and former Red Lodge postmaster under Cleveland.
Navy Department seeks explanation from Captain Forsythe about remarks he gave to the Kansas City Times regarding the Schley case and the leadership decisions in the Spanish-American War. Forsythe, in Key West during the war, says Sampson’s appointment outranked Schley and fueled further tensions among officers.
In Louisville on August 29 1928 a parade of about 30 000 Knights Templars and 100 000 visitors lit up the streets. The route from Seventh and Main to Central Park drew dense crowds as a mounted police escort led by Grand Marshal Leathers escorted 1 200 commanderies from 38 states and territories. Ex Congress man Breckenridge spoke at the girls high school and the encampment then entered a secret session.
A 19th century notice explains President Cleveland held a treasury warrant for one cent due as back salary. It describes the monthly pay structure, a clerical error creating a duplicate amount, and the uncashed penny remains in the general fund with no interest accrual.
In Tucson on Aug 29 Chinese Inspector Jossey, accused of complicity in Nogales Chinese smuggling, accidentally killed himself with a premature shotgun discharge. The incident occurred as authorities continued to pursue the case.
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