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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1914
Page
6
A troubled report describes a shooting aboard a moving train near Tyndall involving a James A known as the slayer. He allegedly confessed after the event, stating a revolver was involved and denying involvement with Calligan. The narrative mentions two counties and a trial context, with questions about the victim Calligan and possible self defense by Brown.
Fragmented text reports births in the month with ten boys among twelve or more, plus marriages noted in Cobris and Cattrell ledgers. It references birth rate comparisons to July and claims ancient maxims linking male births to wartime signs.
A partial OCR fragment describes a mishap involving falling into water and a bail or restraint issue. The text is unclear and lacks full names, places, or dates to identify party, location, or outcome.
A damaged fragment reports a boy subjected to boiling and agony before dying. Physicians failed to relieve his suffering despite efforts to save him. The source text is incomplete and unclear on names, dates, or location.
Wells defeated C. W. Downey 6-1 8-6 to reach the finals of the city tennis tourney. He will face Paul M. Young in the final for a chance to meet Ray L. Branson, the current city champion, in the championship round.
The Ringling Brothers circus features a movable post office with postmaster Jules Turnour, who speaks many languages to handle mail from diverse visitors. The show includes 300 dancing girls, 1,003 wild animals, a Solomon and the Queen of Sheba spectacle, and a two hour arena display. Ringling Brothers and its circus train arrive August 4.
Murdo attorney GQ. 0. Van Meter reported that Hid Estes was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Loyd Mengél of Tripp and jailed. U.S. marshal later took Estes to Deadwood to face charges of introducing liquor into a reservation. Two Mellette County charges await. Estes’s wife filed for divorce and seeks to set aside a cattle sale of 109 head made while he was free.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Scandinavian State Bank in Claire City with a $10,000 capital. Incorporators listed include L. S. Hougen, A. Foss, and Levisfoass of Wilmot.
Dr. Paul Spencer, pastor of a New York church, appears in cream serge suit and cream silk shirt, abandoning traditional black robes and patent leather shoes. Parishioners note the contrast and the sermon reveals the preacher remains human despite the unconventional look.
Washington D C July 1 1914 population estimates released under C B Sloane geographer of the department of commerce indicate 109 021 992 people live in the United States up from 101 748 269 in 1910 a gain of over 7 million in four years The forty eight states and the District of Columbia total 87 813 324 in 1914 up from 91 972 266 in 1910 for the NW states specific figures accompany the table
In Sioux Falls Mitchell advances as Barton defeats Young in three sets 6-1 4-6 6-2 to reach the semifinals. Branson and Young to play Dale and Borman in doubles, with Teigen Griswold and Krause also advancing in singles and doubles rounds.
Reynold Warner of Faulkton South Dakota sustained facial burns to his eyebrows and eyelashes when an area sewer gas explosion occurred. Fire department investigators traced the event to a ruptured line and cautioned residents about gas buildup in the sewer system.
A boy, trying to obtain a match from someone named Wilén, perched above a sewer pipe in his backyard and dropped a lighted match. An explosion of sewer gas burned his face and forehead, narrowly missing his eyes, causing intense suffering.
State tax commission fixed valuations for railways in the state total 129,474,118 dollars with an average of 30,534 dollars per mile. Pierre and Fort Pierre Bridge Railway leads at 613,626 per mile while Rapid City Black Hills and Western is lowest at 5,000 per mile. Total increase over last year is 5,093,922 with 1,010 per mile gain.
Early 1914 oats threshed yields indicate averages well above 40 bushels per acre with several fields surpassing 50 bushels. On the Geo A Johnston farm two miles from Mitchell yields exceed 50 bushels, while J B White and Alfred Carlson Prosper township show exceptional results up to 80 bushels per acre in lucky hog-lot sown plots.
Following a state Christian Endeavor convention, the Presbyterian church society plans an efficiency campaign starting October 18. A contest will run from next Sunday with two teams led by captains Earl Dewey and Miss Helen Crown to boost individual and team scores. If successful, similar efforts may spread to other societies statewide.
The South Dakota Hardware Dealers association will hold its 1915 convention in Mitchell on March 2, 9, 4 and p. The move was approved by R J Odell Montrose and T J Morgan of the Commercial club. Mitchell was named next convention city by the executive committee, with Sisseton and Aberdeen competing. Secretary D8 el received praise for hospitality during the committee’s visit.
Fire in Deadwood South Dakota destroyed twenty thousand dollars worth of drugs and chemicals stored in two warehouses tied to the Kirk G. Phillips estate on Charles street. Five thousand dollars of potassium cyanide and zinc supplies were mislaid. experts link the blaze to spontaneous combustion from leaking sulfuric acid. Insurance covered the loss.
Joseph Gilfillan has filed for Letters of Administration for the estate of John W. Gilfillan, deceased. A hearing is set for August 8, 1914 at 2:00 p m in the Davison County Court at Mitchell South Dakota. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell SD May 14 1914. Judge O C Thompson County Judge.
By order of the Davison County Court Lewis Merriman administrator for Mary C Merriman deceased sets sale for August 15 1914 at Mitchell South Dakota front door of courthouse. Real estate: one third undivided interest in southeast quarter of section 18 Township and County not specified. Cash on confirmation and delivery of administrator’s deed.
South Dakota Davison County court announces a July 25 1914 10:00 AM probate hearing in Mitchell for the will of Joseph Weepie deceased and the issuance of letters testamentary. Heirs at law Louise Weepie Fred Weepie Joseph Weepie Mary Weep ie Minnie Weepie Theodore Weepie Josephine Weepie Raul Weepie Raymond Weepie Clarence Weepie may attend or contest. The hearing will be in the boat room of the courthouse, Davison County Court.
A stallion shipped from Inwood Iowa died here after overheating during transit. The loss is about $2000. Deputy state veterinarian Hinckley examined a five mile from Huron area where ten horses were quarantined and one mare shot amid a glanders scare. tests found no glanders.
Groton, S D Augusta W Krieger died at Hot Springs South Dakota where he had been receiving cancer treatment He was 58 His body will be brought to Canton for burial by a son who has gone to Hot Springs to bring it home Krieger was a native of Minnesota He rose from a penniless boy to own farms and a large business In Groton he was active in Republican progressive circles His wife and two daughters survive him.
Mrs N C Ballman of Meadow tells how she attempted to shoot a jack rabbit but forgot to close the gun breach. The shell discharged and wounded her abdomen. She was taken to Lemmon for treatment and is expected to recover.
Opinions handed down in the supreme court include Whiting versus Bickford and Cooley Roberts Mary EB. cases affirmed in the decision slate.
The article notes temperatures around 99 degrees by 1 PM with expectations of a 105 degree peak. Sunday recorded 101 degrees in Mitchell, with humidity making conditions uncomfortable. Dry winds threaten corn crops. Pierre hit 100 degrees yesterday, rain scarce, light rain west of Murdoch.
A storm dropped 2.14 inches of rain in Aberdeen South Dakota last night breaking a two week drought. The rain extended toward Milbank and Minneota with lighter amounts further west. Hail damaged up to 90 percent of crops in a six by ten mile strip north of Bristol, with lesser damage in nearby areas.
Pukwana South Dakota business men plan a two day sports celebration on August 11 and 12 for Brule county residents. Four leading towns from Brule and Aurora counties will play two baseball games daily while street concerts and other amusements are arranged under M W A direction.
Pierre S Daee reports the body of Ed Hausman, a pioneer resident of the county, brought in this morning after an accidental death. While operating a well drilling outfit on the Crow Creek reservation his arm was caught in gear of the machinery and ground to pieces. He reached his home near Degree but died shortly after.
Ora Moore, 25, drowned yesterday afternoon in a pond near Aberdeen. While swimming in the pond about 40 feet from shore he disappeared beneath the water and has not been recovered after friends initially believed a prank caused his submersion.
A Day County hailstorm impacted Webster and surrounding areas. Estimates indicate about 5,000 acres affected with significant crop and livestock damage. Local officers report livestock losses and property harm, with concerns over feed and shelter for affected farms.
Fort Pierre South Dakota plans a two day event August 11 and 12 to mark the town founding anniversary with an old settlers meeting for Stanley County residents. A sports program and events are set to honor the twenty fifth birthday drawing a larger attendance.
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