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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
1
Sioux Falls reports reveal Salome Ducey killed herself by carbolic acid after her engagement with a Manila man ended. Divorced five years earlier, she supported herself and a child since her parents died in childhood. letters from the would-be husband were found with a note requesting burial with her.
Noted lecturer Dr Hinckly delivered the first of a five part course to an appreciative audience at Howard South Dakota on December 8. Ruel E Dana county auditor of Douglas county South Dakota and Armour Herald editor spent Thanksgiving in the city. Station agent James Snyder Milwaukee railroad seriously hurt by a barrel of beer injuring his knee while unloading from the car. Frank McKeon from Minnesota is in charge of the station.
Salem South Dakota December 3 The Salem Special once known as Dad Bishop under Dingman and Estee has changed hands again with P G Estee retiring O W Dingman now editor and sole proprietor Estee undecided about his next move He previously worked on the Northwestern railroad Glen Mosher First National Bank assistant cashier was hospitalized at Red Wing Minnesota Sunday evening with inflammatory rheumatism turning worse.
Salem reporters note the Northwestern railroad honors foremen who maintain top section conditions, with an inspecting committee visiting Iroquois to review the Iroquois Hawarden Yankton lines. first prize grants a fifteen day layoff on full pay and a system pass. Also, Salem plans changes to Sanford Voorhees’s hotel dining area becoming a bar, increasing the town’s saloon count to five. Benjamin J. Matson, Despondent One, Hl Health, Takes His Life in Elk Point, with family left behind.
A jury in Chamberlain awarded S. D. Wilkes money from a check drawn by Robin McGuffin for 18.75 after Wilkes claimed he never received the funds. The dispute began at Kimball State Bank where McGuffin signed a check to Wilkes, who later could not recall receiving payment. The matter, stretching through multiple courts and appeals, is described as a costly principal dispute between two local farmers.
Kimball South Dakota aldermen voted to license a second saloon after years of rejection. Petitioners like J M Brunskill had failed before, but three to one approval followed absentee votes. Public sentiment and court decisions helped shift the stance as Mose Kaufman and J W Sanford back new and existing saloon ventures. Sylvan Winter manages the Camberlain operation amid increased city and county licensing proceeds.
Huron South Dakota December 2 Judge Charles S Whiting opened a jury term of circuit court with one of the smallest calendars in years ten criminal and eighteen civil cases listed for trial The term is not expected to last beyond a week to ten days Previously terms ran three weeks to a month Most business has been disposed of in chambers since the new judge took the bench Death notice Charles Searle Lead dies in England aged after several months illness He had twenty five years in Lead business and owned property in city and mining districts
Grand jury investigates years of alleged irregularities in city institutions. Health department reports progress and possible indictments expected early next week. The probe targets large scale theft of money and goods totaling hundreds of thousands over four years. Ex inspectors Oswald Matt and William Kraft have been arrested. Kraft's testimony spurred strict hospital inquiries. All city institutions to be investigated.
Pierre South Dakota December 1 a new daily newspaper the Pierre Daily Dakotan began publication Saturday under the State Publishing company. Billinghurst retains the plant and partners with Ralph Carr and others to publish a paper aimed at being a source of pride for the city and state. Ralph Carr and Edward Davis were later jailed in Lawrence County for deadly assault related to a scuffle at the Homestake pumping station. Carr stabbed Henry Stokes three times. Davis was charged as an accomplice. The incident followed a dispute over remarks Stokes made to Carr’s wife at a dance.
James O'Brien was convicted of safe blowing in Judge Gaffy's court and sentenced to three years in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. He received 85 dollars and two revolvers. Arrested by U.S. marshal, he carried dynamite sticks and fused cord. Also noted is Frank W. Davis taken to Yankton asylum after being deemed insane for weeks.
Fred Hess living south of Salem has been arrested on a serious charge for threatening to kill family members. Trial set for next Wednesday at Bridgewater. Hess, on parole after a previous forgery sentence in Anamosa, Ia., is described as near insanity.
Crow Dog, a namesake of the legendary Sioux chief, is jailed in Sioux Falls as a United States prisoner charged with entering and robbing the Greenwood post office in Yankton Agency territory on the Missouri River. He took about $6 in cash and stamps worth roughly $2. Ex-governor Boies of Iowa is in Hot Springs for a brief rest during his return from the Upper Hills trip.
New York December 3 Roosevelt uses influence to grant pardon to George Caldwell alias George Galbert a Kentucky family linked convict. The Caldwell sisters Katherine and Margaret form ties to Alice Roosevelt amid family decline, army service, and a Sing Sing sentence for immoral practices.
Chicago Tribune reports nineteen football deaths in 1903 with many injuries. It notes dangerous incidents were mainly among untrained players and no top teams suffered fatal or permanent injuries. Yale and Harvard saw broken legs. Big Nine teams had only minor injuries. Some schools banned the sport due to injuries.
The cotton market opened sensationally with prices up 12 to 19 points on bullish cables weather and spot market optimism. Private Liverpool tips hinted covering by large short interests while Wall Street shorts financed gains as outside orders poured in, sending a fresh round of buying pushing prices up within the first half hour.
In Yokohama a Japanese medical student was seized at the Marquis Ito’s residence after officials found a dagger concealed under his timono. Police deem the incident connected to sensational newspaper calls for ministerial assassination to spur a tougher government policy.
Major General John R Brooke former Cuban governor general testified for over two hours alleging General Leonard Wood violated military authority at Santiago. He cited barracks construction without Havana notice and Wood sending orders over a superior. Broadened critique included Wood's stance toward Santiago press and centralization order provoking Cuban unrest and concerns over naval and financial controls. The committee prepared to request documents from the War Department and issued subpoenas for witnesses related to Wood influence and finance during occupation.
Howard Courtenay Lowrie, 66, an accomplished musician once known as a western band leader, died in New York after a long illness. He expired suddenly in a cheap eating house, ending a career noted for education and musical leadership.
In a New York sermon Rev Dr N D Hillis warned young businessmen that women are advancing in 145 branches of industry and may soon outpace men. He cited a female stenographer who outperformed a male predecessor at a major bank, earning 10000 a year. He predicted co education, universal suffrage, and women winning all prizes within fifty years.
Commonwealth Trust Company of the Republic announces plans to investigate its connection with the United States Shipbuilding Company. The move aims to clear the company's name and take action as results justify. Townsend & Downey Shipbuilding Company placed in receivership by Judge Holt after closure amid labor and material woes.
Paris reports arrangements for an American secret service agent to accompany President Loubet on his trip to Italy. The agent, once with President McKinley at Buffalo, is sought for his knowledge of Italian anarchists active in the United States.
Sioux City stock yards show light and butcher cattle, fat cows and heifers, stock cows, stockers and feeders, and butcher steers with prices from 1.50 to 5.00. Chicago receipts and markets list hogs, cattle, and sheep with steady to strong tendencies. South Omaha and Kansas City entries include native steers, cows, heifers, calves, hogs, and lamb figures across several price bands.
Chicago and Minneapolis market notes list cash quotes for flour and grain products. Wheat No 3 spring and No 1 northern prices appear alongside corn, oats, rye, barley, and flax values, with cheese and dairy figures interspersed. Regional variations show differing arrivals and classifications, reflecting end of year trading conditions.
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