This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1904
Page
8
Special from Port Arthur reports Japanese torpedo boats attacking the Russian fleet at night. three Russian ships badly damaged while Japanese ships escape undamaged. Martial law proclaimed. St. Petersburg confirms eleven Japanese and one Russian warship sunk with seven Russians killed and many wounded as Port Arthur burns.
The fifth annual South Dakota Poultry Association exhibition at Mitchel closes with record attendance and strong judging by Judge Russell. Children enjoyed the event in the afternoon while a large crowd praised the birds, facilities, and hospitality, with many vowing to return. Premium awards honored numerous breeders across diverse breeds including Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes, and White Leghorns, with many clubs and individuals receiving special prizes and ribbons.
The South Dakota wool growers held their annual convention in Mitchell with 25 delegates at the Masonic hall. President Sherwin said prices for mutton and wool were solid though some sheepmen face losses from scab and poor quarters. Officers were elected, including W. W. Bell as president and K. L. Spurling as treasurer, with delegates from Manley, Ordway, Brookings, and Minneapolis.
The sheep breeders will keep their organization intact while merging with the stock men and will continue separate meetings. They will meet in Mitchell next year. It is expected the state swine association will follow the same plan at their next meeting.
A 70 year old German man named Schneider shot himself with a revolver high above the left eye near the Milwaukee roundhouse. He was found on a manure pile, alive but gravely wounded, and taken to Vale hospital. Doctors said the brain wound is serious and likely fatal given his age.
Lorenn Schneider died Sunday at 1 30 after being found shot Saturday afternoon. He never regained consciousness after. He was taken to Hale hospital then to S G Boyce undertakers for burial preparations. County authorities took charge of the case with little family involvement. Schneider buried Monday at Graceland cemetery amid a small crowd. Dr Ball located a bullet about three inches in the brain, noting a half inch difference could have caused instant death. County Commissioner Moore secured the deceased’s trunk and valuables.
A meeting called by angling devotees at A. E. Hitchcock's office on Saturday evening February 13 at 7 o'clock seeks to organize a Rod and Reel Club to protect and import fish for the Jim river. Other issues will be discussed as reports of fish being dragged from the river and fed to hogs fuel concern and spur formation of a strong club.
The Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church purchased Young People's Songs and Praise books for the next meeting. The volumes have arrived and will be used during the upcoming evening service.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.