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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1895
Page
3
In Minnetonka area coverage, the Hayward case resumes after Juror Dyer recovers. Testimony centers on skull fractures and whether injuries came from a fall or blows. The prosecution hints at new evidence beyond Blixt’s account and aims to keep the case moving toward March.
A Washington dispatch reports Hawaii weighs death sentences for leading revolutionaries. Ex-Queen Liliuokalani may be banished and could reach the United States on the steamer Norto. Other items note Norton and Quinn jailed on bail in Brooklyn for alleged Penal Code violations, plus various crime and accident briefs.
Jury delays for Juror Dyer due to illness likely end soon as court adds new ventilation. Defense theories focus on a possible third man and questioned blood evidence. Insanity testimony aims to push Adry Hayward as instigator while letters between Miss Ging and Harry Hayward fuel the dispute. Reporters steer attention to alleged third man claim for ad revenue.
Discussion in Hayward on handling a juror’s illness affecting a criminal trial. State attorney says only option is a mistrial if a juror becomes incapacitated, requiring new trial and jury selection. Defense and precedent debate, noting 11 jurors or consent issues and constitutional speed trial concerns. Erwin episode ends item with local note about W W Erwin arriving from Minneapolis.
The article notes Mgr. Erwin optimistic about progress yet warns a long legal battle remains. He declines full discussion of the Hayward trial but believes Hayward will not be convicted, signaling confidence despite a tense courtroom atmosphere.
In Minneapolis on February 4, reports from the jail say Harry T. Hayward is losing his appetite. He had maintained a calm front through imprisonment and jury selection, but now eats sparingly and does not relish his food. Observers attribute this to nerves fraying or to a life of privilege making jail fare seem unacceptable.
Paul Jones known as E C Pfeiffer registers at Nicollet house Minneapolis on a return leg from Spokane Falls. The globe trotter began a world tour from the Boston Press club last year under a wager to earn 5000 in twelve months without money clothes or food. He has nearly $100 left and plans to reach Boston to claim the prize, having funded travel by commercial work and performances.
Governor Clough invites governors of Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota Iowa and Nebraska to appoint two commissioners each to meet in St Paul on February 14 at 10 a m to discuss measures for eradicating the Russian thistle across the states. Minnesota will be represented by Senator E J Jones and Representative C P Reeves.
The Iron Trade Review reports that financial legislation, weak railroad earnings, and gold outflow delay large tonnage projects in iron and steel. Buyers of Lake Superior ores postpone next year’s supplies, while January activity remains below expectations with weak foundry iron prices and hesitant market for pig iron.
Sheriff levies on Aaron Hershfield interest in Merchants' National Bank building and real estate. Helena Hotel Company sues for board medical attendance and nursing for his wife. Mrs Aaron sues Aaron's brother for alienating affections. Attachment for 3000 by B Morrill alleges unpaid legal services. Trial set March 11 for damages.
The coroner's jury finds Kenyon-Connell and Butte Hardware liable for the death of 57 people from Jan 15 powder explosions. Both warehouses stored explosives well above legal limits. A relief fund for families has reached $42,000.
Oscar E. Ladd mortgaged property in Davison County to H. R. Kibbee. The mortgage, recorded November 7 1894, declares acceleration on default and sets March 9, 1905, for sale at Fort House front door Mitchell. Sheriff sale will satisfy principal interest and attorney fees.
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