10 Jul 1903
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1903
Page
1
Readable bits mention names and events but many words are garbled. The fragment hints at a sports or meeting record with names such as Violet and Dorothy and references to a ring and heel but lacks coherent actions or outcomes.
In Deadwood and later, James Fields aided the Forbes murder that led to Bill Gay’s 1878 conviction. Fields spread turmoil in the Black Hills, later died from a fall in Omaha after a life marked by frequent trouble and accidental involvement in several killings.
A. B. Starkey, a southern Lincoln county farmer, had a valuable horse team, harness and buggy stolen from the street in Canton after tying them to a post while attending a lecture at the assembly grounds. The loss, about 300 dollars, leaves him with no remaining team. Local hunt ongoing for the thieves.
Canton Ohio plans a busy week at the assembly with daily themes from Sunday school day to Kota Day. A grand Mes sahah oratorio by a 50-voice chorus is set for Wednesday, plus four lectures and recitals by Dr C T Little Dr Chas Rhodes Prof P M Pearson and Herbert Booth alongside music and song performances.
Mrs George Kerr widow of Beadle County sheriff dies after brief illness in Huron South Dakota. She was formerly Jennette Hastie of Summerset Warren County Ohio and married February 22 1886. The Kerrs lived in Wolsey before moving to Huron in 1891. Survived by husband and two sons Lert 16 Chester 12. No sisters. a brother lives in neighboring states.
Robert Buchanan, sheriff of Lincoln county, tendered his resignation to the county commissioners. He says the salary in the past six months was less than 250 dollars and he can earn more on his farm with half the effort. The board is asked to appoint a replacement.
The past week brought generally favorable weather for crops across North Dakota and Beadle County, with warm days and frequent rains. Wheat oats and barley progress well though drought in the north affects some areas, corn improves but cultivation slowed by wet periods, and hay and pasture conditions improve with ample moisture guiding a large harvest ahead.
Peter Satler and family, early settlers of Miner county, return from Two Harbors Minnesota to reestablish their home in South Dakota. The story notes the draw of open prairie life for South Dakotans who have ventured elsewhere and then return.
Rome reports show Leo XIII in grave condition with pleurisy and pneumonia complicating his illness. An 11 a.m. puncture relieved lung pressure while doctors warned only a miracle may save him. Cardinals and papal officials monitor telegrams as relatives visit and Mazzoni administers care.
New York on July 9 reports a continuation of the cotton decline with nearby options dropping sharply. August leads with a 50 point fall from the opening and nearly a cent drop from yesterday’s high, while the Reno list shows extreme activity and excitement.
A southern railway passenger train failed to stop at an open switch near Rockfish depot Virginia, colliding with a local freight. Twenty four people killed many injured including Austrian emigrants. Dr William A Lambeth aided rescue. the wreck left bodies buried in debris and prompt transport to University of Virginia hospital.
Count Cassini the Russian ambassador said he would surely return in September after sailing on the Kron Prinz Wilhelm. He denied reports he would not come back and emphasized continued friendly relations between Russia and the United States. He refused to discuss the Russian situation.
President and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at lunch guests including Senator Hanna and Mrs Hanna Miss Phelps Clement A Griscom and Miss Griscom Senators Fairbanks and Kearns. The gathering stirred interest as politics dominated the conversation though officials say it held no public significance.
President Loubet arrived in London and toured a busy schedule of entertainments culminating in a Guildhall reception. The event drew the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Cabinet ministers, and MPs who welcomed the French visitor with warm cheers. The Lord Mayor praised Loubet at luncheon, and the president responded cheerfully amid widespread cordiality.
Weather bureau notes most favorable week ending July 6 with heat aiding crops east of the Rockies. Drought relief in northern spring wheat area but rain needed in the Ohio valley and gulf states. Cool in central and northern Rockies with frost in Idaho Wyoming Utah. Corn advances in central valleys. Harvesting and conditions improve in many regions though threshing yields are lighter than expected across districts.
The British fleet under King Edward saluted the U S European squadron in Portsmouth. Rear Admiral Cotton and Vice Admiral Beresford exchanged salutes while Canal and harbor ceremonies, hotel accommodations, and cordial exchanges followed. Cotton denied German reports of mass desertions and praised crew discipline.
Denver reports a discovery of genuine anthracite in Routt county Colorado with field extent believed to rival Pennsylvania sites. The July 9 notice states the coal beds are as extensive as those in Pennsylvania.
At Sheepshead Bay on July 9 the Realization stake brings Africander, who beat top eastern 3-year-olds, against Savable, hailed as the west’s best juvenile, with Short Hose Golden Maxim and Whorler among other contenders in a $40,000 race.
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