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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
5
The jury found Hamilton guilty of first degree slaughter after a lengthy deliberation seen as a surprise. The court noted intoxication may affect intent, with the jury considering whether murder or manslaughter applied depending on the defendant's state of mind at the time of the act.
In Sioux Falls on February 20, Postmaster at Running Water Michael O Shea was arrested on charges of forging signatures on a bond for his wife after a brief audit found discrepancies in his accounts. Chief Deputy Carleton of the U S marshal's office reported the capture and O Shea was taken to Yankton for preliminary proceedings.
The president nominates Major General William R. Shafter to lead as major general. Lieutenant Colonel Charles M. Gandy and others are named for senior posts, with Brigadier General Richard M. Thayes and Harry I. Rind among listed officers. Senate action expected soon on the nominations.
Washington debate on the railroad mail pay amid post office funding questions. Senator Butler attacked high carry rates and the subsidy plan, arguing railroads should not be paid by weight. The amendment to reduce railroad mail pay failed, with discussion centering on the cost of carrying mail and subsidies.
In Blendon township and nearby, a wave of pneumonia strains the community as doctors and families adjust routines. Mrs S Michener returns from a Blendon farm for a visit before resuming work, while weather and illness shape daily life. services, sermons, and a ministerial delegation to the Dakota conference are noted alongside local farming losses from poisoning and ongoing church activities.
R P Hall died after ten days of pleuro pneumonia. He was thought to be improving, but suddenly became unconscious at supper time and died five hours later. The community witnessed a sudden and somber loss as details of his illness were shared.
A. J. Gilbert schedules a public sale on his farm in Ravenna township Sanborn county for Tuesday February 20 at ten oclock p m. The sale includes 11 horses 2 to 10 years old 24 cows with calf 34 cows and calves 27 hogs substantial farm machinery 00 bushels oats 1500 bushels corn and household woods. Lunch at noon. Terms: cash for 10 or under. over that amount credit to Oct 26 1901 at 10 percent with approved security 2 percent discount for cash on all sums over 10. C F Pifer auctioneer.
Advertises Cascarine at all druggists claiming relief for biliousness constipation and dyspepsia with money back guarantee. States price in cents and offers a free mailed booklet explaining causes and cures from Rea Broa. & Co of Minneapolis Minnesota.
Observer Huyck presents a tabulated weekly temperature report for the week ending February 21 1901. Readings show maxima ranging from 21 to 48 with lows from minus 2 to 31 and rainfall totals per day. A dash marks subzero figures.
Yankton college opened its local contest to select a representative for the state event to be held in May. Six contestants spoke in the college chapel with KE Schoenberger of Chanler winning for his oration The Goal of Evolution. Placing second was Miss Lucille Fargo with Americas Call. Other colleges to be represented are Huron Redfield Brookings and Mitchell.
Pearson's Weekly recounts a tale of Sir Charles Russell striking a solicitor on the head with his own brief in court after a dispute, the solicitor quitting in protest, and later being pressed to accept another client who demanded papers. The shipowner's persistence forces Russell to apologize to keep the solicitor as counsel.
A spoof column from the Arizona Kicker lampoons local figures and recent events. It corrects a claim about a bear death, jokes about a Colonel Hope incident, notes subscribers balking at Mexico war talk, and sarcastically recounts society gossip, bets, and a deathbed repentance quote. The piece preserves a rough frontier voice with mock apologies and wry asides.
The piece extols a tonic product, praising its cod liver oil and hypophosphites as key ingredients. It claims broad consumer health benefits for children and women, touts rapid growth and vast yearly revenue, and lists Bowne at Pearl Street as a distributor with a price of one dollar.
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