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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1909
Page
1
An unclear, fragmentary OCR recounts a death on an island near a river, with references to a Wanitann Week and a vigil. It mentions an upstairs scene, a door, and a report of absence of trace at the river, plus surrounding demonstrations and officer notes.
The New York State Board of Veterinary Medicine announces examinations for veterinarians on June 1 and June 26. The tests will assess pedstice licensure in the state.
A legal dispute involving a consumer and the Str. Louis manufacturer of a hair dye centers on damages for hair loss. The case references the coupon, services, and supply chain links to the Saint Paul company, with the defendant tied to several suppliers. The outcome and specifics remain unclear from the fragment.
Private dispatches from Washington state report Robert Treven, former secretary of state, has accepted the ambassadorship to France and will succeed Henry White at year’s end.
The article describes a June gathering at the South Dakota Agricultural College in Ames where Governor Vessey spoke on state resources and constitutional amendments. Professor Holden criticized urban drift and praised farming, while farmers toured campus displays and watched a militia drill.
Ipswich South Dakota June 10 After 87 years in newspaper work A B Chubbuch has sold the Ipswich printery He bought the first jet in Ipswich six months before the railroad and walked to Aberdeen 28 miles carrying his stock of paper to publish He retires with a competency and will live easily the balance of his life
State contracts for printing awarded after competitive bids. Major work goes to News Publishing Co of Aberdemn and Wippie Printing Co of this city. Other successful bidders include Jot Lonestaff by ron State Publishing Co and Merk J. Scott of Sioux Falls.
In spite of stormy weather a large crowd attended the Spink farmers meetings last Saturday evening. Shares at the price of 100 were readily disposed of for the new Dakota interurban railway project. It is expected the proposed capital of 1,000,004 will soon be raised.
A boy about 10 years old died when a barn was wrecked by a storm while he sheltered inside. The fatal scene occurred on a Willittin farm near Vidbourne, where the house remained but other buildings were destroyed and nearby structures damaged.
Pierre June 10 The Milwaukee road outlines the proposed extension west of the Missouri River in South Dakota. The line would start west of the Missouri River bridge in Dewey County and run southwest to the Moreau River, then southerly and southwest along Virgin Creek to the township 12 North 27 East, then west near Armstrong County and along the northern line through Dewey Armstrong Schnasse Mende and Butte counties to the state’s west line. Estimated length about 115 miles.
The trial began in Fairmont West Virginia with nineteen men charged as members of an alleged Black Hand society. A state attorney argued they plotted fear and extortion, while defense claimed coercion under threat of death.
Pierre June George O Connell a Northwestern brakeman, injured early Saturday in a switching yard collision. He was on the front of a locomotive when two engines collided, resulting in the loss of both legs. Connell, a popular single man, faces amputation as a result of the accident.
ATiVank S D Jose Wiriati Polson of Aberdeen and Miss Clit Mokwider of Ati Sark announce their marriage plans. The ceremony took place December 26 105 and was followed by remarks about the bride and groom’s future placements.
A severe explosion sparked a fatal house fire south of Lemmon. Neighbors retrieved the victim’s wife’s body from the blaze after she allegedly set the fire to start dinner. The explosion reportedly involved kerosene and left a charred scene with severed limbs.
Oscar Jacobs was found guilty of murder in the Mika Roberts case in Sturt. The jury deliberated from 10:45 PM to 9:30 AM and sentenced Jacobs to life in prison. The report notes a broader remark about a tea tax proposal in the tariff bill context.
In Watertown South Dakota on June 7 the drive to refer the new game law collapsed as referendum petitions failed to meet the required signature total. The effort, led by Secretary Troeh, fell short by about 1,006 signatures of the six percent goal, causing statewide disappointment among law supporters and hunters awaiting the measure.
Details from Sioux Falls report the death by self-inflicted carbon monoxide poisoning of James Miurkovetz aged 50 at his rented farm east of Winfred. Miurkovetz, financially well off with a 160 acre farm nearby, ended his life after a drunken episode and lingering personal troubles.
Potings June 7 reports Austin formerly of Sioux City has bought the Western paper. Six partners Mull and Hedrick divide the ownership, focusing the paper’s business entirely toward the legal profession.
A telegraph from the clerk of the federal court in Sioux Falls reports Judge Corliss affirmed a fine ofGeo in the case of Freeman Knowles, a Peachwood term. The action involves a naval or federal court proceeding and a tolling of penalties.
Newspaper record notes Miss Mary i Portland Ore who studied in Pales for two years wins admission to an imagined world by her own efforts. She is a niece of Liberty Walkup Rockford and will visit him in Portland this month.
A raid near Durand Texas on the Chicago Rock Island line failed when a freight train struck the obstruction on a curve and the robbers fled into the foot hills after firing at the crew.
Flood damage across the Hills country runs high with Black Hills estimates near 400000. Rail lines hit hardest as Northwestern and Burlington suffer heavy losses. Spearfish reports 20000 in damage and main water mains fail. Mines suspend operations. some towns close roads for days.
Special Agent takes charge at Rosebud agency yesterday succeeding Major Edward Kelly who was superintendent and special disbursing agent, as reported from Dallas South Dakota.
Rapid City report states the Black Hills Methodist mission cannot consolidate with the Dakota conference until the general conference approves. Boundaries run to the Missouri River, with consideration to transfer northwest territory to Dakota in exchange for other lands. Bishops Warren and Neulson oversee the decision. Elders Dobson and Royse will present the conclusion at Wheeling, West Virginia.
Equal suffrage advocates launch active statewide campaign following legislative referral. Miss Grove of Kansas and Miss Groxey organized local committees to build floral support while Miss Greig tours the state with a major Aberdeen convention planned to push for votes.
Tripp County residents chose officers for the new county including Treasurer Ro Fr cldr, Auditor Jno Halligan, Sheriff Gus Loeb, Register O C Banderer, Clerk Jes Wright, States Attorney W B Backus, Judge IL 8 Callender, Surveyor Robert J T Young, Assessor C Leibeit, Commissioners 2d Colombe Isaac Battelyoun Dick Jilliston. There were 420 votes cast with Lamero winning by 74.
Washington reports Lieutenant General Arthur MacArthur has been placed on the retired list by operation of law due to age. As a result Major General Leonard Wood, commanding the Department of the East, becomes the senior officer of the army but retains his current rank.
A Running Water woman, Blanche Wenrick, 6 month old baby, and newly elected organist of the Congregational church, died by suicide with a revolver. Her husband’s absence and poor health are cited as likely factors. The report notes she had performed her duties with pride.
Andrew Townsend Hlisey of Tama Iowa arrives in Yankton in a wheelbarrow to announce his candidacy for president in 1912 for the secular government party, while giving speeches that draw attention despite police skepticism about his status as a vagrant and the crowd reacting to the odd display.
On Tuesday June 4 residents saw an ox team and prairie schooner arrive in town to recall early Dakota homesteader life. A man from Jows drove the outfit en route to Meniton to settle a homestead, and a photo was taken to mark the Dakota homecoming.
Reports of a cloudburst in the Black Hills are exaggerated. A week of heavy rains swollen streams and washed railroads, crippling transportation and fire communication. No deaths. water subsiding at Mound Bald Mountain. Mines like Golden Reward Moeul and Homestake affected but active. foundations under Deadwood businesses weakened yet not dangerous.
Madison South Dakota June 4 G F E Mitch ell of this city placed in Lake Madison a consignment of half a million wall eyed pike shipped from the government fish hatcheries at Duluth by express. A consignment of black bass will follow in a few days.
In Atlanta on June 4 a few hundred delegates gathered for the 17th annual convention of the Rail Way Mail Clerks association. Second Assistant Postmaster General Steward announced support for a pension system for postal clerks and for reimbursement of actual expenses when clerks work away from their home terminals.
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