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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1910
Page
2
A fragile report indicates secrecy surrounds a major inquiry at the highest levels, with official controls on information. Fragmentary details point to a developing political or governance controversy involving prominent figures and age-related or national concerns.
A deadly aero accident during a Paris France aviation contest ends Grace Loraine’s life after a heavy fog send her plane off course over the sea. The event offered a $20000 prize for an English aviator flying from France to Belgium and the island route.
A large mob seized William Furby at Clarksburg station to block his transfer by train for safe keeping after charges of criminal assault against Flora Anglin. Authorities faced a tense scene as the crowd demanded the suspect be kept from sheriffs.
A Black man charged with assault and attempted murder faced a grand jury after a tense courtroom scene where Miss Anglin testified she was attacked returning from a dairy. As vigilantes gathered, Sheriff Perry G. Alfred moved to transport the suspect to Clarksburg aboard a special train, but crowd delays and a late arrival thwarted the plan.
The couple wed Tuesday evening December 20 at the bride’s parents’ home in Letcher South Dakota. Rev Tibbetts officiated as Elva May Hopkins wore cream mousseline silk and carried white roses. Ed Cooper best man and a large guest list with many gifts followed a three course luncheon. Newlyweds depart for Fort Collins Colorado to visit relatives and begin their life together.
Farmers show enthusiasm for a new winter short course in agriculture January 16 to 21 in this city. The program brings Brookings based instruction home, guiding both farm and domestic science interests with state college faculty led by Professor Clifford Willis. A concurrent state corn show features daily corn schooling and exhibits, with broad county participation and a $3 men $2 women fee for the full week. W A Wheeler acts as general manager and secretary.
Wm. Nash returned from Hot Springs after attending the funeral of Captain Abram Kocher held at the soldiers home. Dr. C. B. Clark and Rev. Mr. Wilbur led services with Ran sos post pallbearers F R Bingham W O Hart John Savage Gilman Stevens J Leete J W Diverbuss. Born October 30 1838 in Columbia County Pennsylvania Kocher served in the 3rd Michigan Cavalry from 1861 to 1864 before homesteading in Dakota and later serving as deputy sheriff of the county in Mitchell.
Several sets of nice furs left to low prices with muffs and scarves available. Bargains in bugs and rugs including Velvet and Tapestry rugs offered at very low prices to reduce over stock. Many other seasonable goods in all departments at clearing prices before inventory. Take advantage of it.
The article highlights Captain Kocher's lifelong devotion to his historical collection from multiple nations and Civil War relics. He lectured on each piece, never tiring of sharing knowledge. About twelve years ago he moved to Hot Springs to live in the soldiers' home and spent his final years peacefully. He was respected as a good citizen and loyal to his principles, and he was an uncle of Mrs. Wm. Nash of the city.
Union Stock Yards Chicago reports hogs steady with receipts today at 23,000 and bids from 7.60 to 8.05 for various hog classes. Cattle receipts projected at 18,000 with prices listed from 2.50 to 7.30 for cows, steers, stockers, and western cattle. Sheep receipts about 15,000 with steady market and price ranges from 2.50 to 6.50 for natives, yearlings, lambs, and western sheep.
Sioux City Iowa receipts show 1500 cattle steady with stockers up ten cents, 3100 hogs five cents lower with top at 7.75 and bulk around 7.55, and 400 sheep received.
Chicago cash close today shows No 1 northern wheat at 1.04 to 1.05, No 2 northern at 1.02, and No 3 north prices listed. brokers Dickinson and Co. report for Chicago Board of Trade and Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce.
Market quotes list prices for corn and oats with grades and bid ask ranges. No. 3 white corn at 43 1 2 to 43 3 4 cents, No. 3 yellow 43 3 4 to 44 cents, No. 4 corn 41 1 2 to 42 cents. Oats No. 3 white 31 1 2 to 32 cents, No. 4 white 31 32 to 32 1 4 cents, standard 32 32 1 4 cents.
Grain prices for today include No 1 northern at 91 cents, No 2 northern 90 cents, velvet chaff 87, flax 2.10, oats 25 cents, corn 35, and barley 68.
A special grand lodge session of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows is called for Aberdeen South Dakota to assemble on Wednesday December 28 in the Odd Fellows hall. Delegations from county lodges and Ipswich in Edmunds County will attend. The event a highlight for the local lodge follows a Four years ago Aberdeen hosted a session praised as both pleasant and instructive. The group plans further visits to Andover on December 29 and additional events on December 30.
A. L. Larson of Aberdeen will accompany visitors from Aberdeen as grand herald. Attending grand lodge officers include H. M. Wallace Elk Point grand master F. E. Raymond Vilas deputy grand master Harvey J. Rice Huron grand secretary Charles B. Knott Bristol grand representative A L Larson Aberdeen grand herald and Dr A E Clough Madison home board chair. About 150 members from out of town are expected for the afternoon and evening sessions.
Aberdeen South Dakota residents celebrate the Milwaukee road expansion as trains reach Dupree on the Cheyenne branch and approach Faith within a week or two. Merchants load merchandise and lumber yards stock up for the expected trade and incoming migrants.
Washington dispatch reports a bold move by Dutch oil producers to challenge the Standard Oil monopoly. The plan involves strategic competition and potential legal or market maneuvers to counter Standard Oil’s dominance. Key figures and company names are cited as driving the campaign.
A Consul General report from Singapore notes Royal Dutch Shell entering competition with Standard Oil, selling benzine in the United States, shipping to Boston, and undercutting oil prices in Singapore. The piece casts doubt on long haul transport, cites a 12 000 mile distance, and estimates rival efforts could cost at least 250000 if the fight lasts.
A Fayetteville reader recounts how his sister, diseased with consumption and nearly dying, was cured by Dr King’s New Discovery. He touts it as the best medicine for coughs colds ragippe asthma croup and bronchial troubles. 50c and 1.00, trial bottle free, guaranteed by Diehl & Brown.
The Shanghai Mercury reports that a group called The Chinese in Hong Kong has formed a society to cut off their queues without changing dress. All members are to take action on the third day of next month.
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