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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1911
Page
3
Census reveals 1909 crop values led by Wheat 42.88 million, Corn 26.39 million, Oats 16.04 million. Acreage shifts show Wheat down 22.1 percent while Corn and Oats surge. Hay and forage and Barley also rise. Flaxseed and Emmer-Spelt expand. Potatoes up 49.6 percent.
A Mobridge South Dakota blaze killed two men and injured another as it wiped out four saloons and a delivery barn. Earlier, an ice house and tailor shop burned, and last night a livery barn burned with eight horses and a stranger named Seifert perishing. By noon today the Nicewonger Nichols Ketchell Mendenhall saloon, Post billiard hall, and three more ice houses were destroyed as winds threatened to spread further.
A woman died after a rival threw acid, triggering a fatal burn case. Police pursued leads and secured surveillance footage linking the suspect to the attack. Investigators warn of further charges as the city mourns.
Mrs Elinor Horcholtz, 22, is arrested after throwing vitriol at Mrs Brunslaus Dujack, 23, a Hungarian widow, in Chicago. The chemical blinded the younger woman and burned her face and breast. doctors fear death. Horcholtz says her husband left her and accuses Dujack of involved jealousy.
About 5000 people from Davison county gathered in Mt. Vernon to join the Old Settlers Association celebration. Activities included a morning program in the Davis & Lawrence garage, Mitchell Odd Fellows band performances, welcome by Mayor McDonald, remarks by George Clark, songs by Dr. Read, and a keynote address by Rev. W. M. Mair praising pioneer life and South Dakota’s progress.
The event drew 2000 paid admissions as Letcher beat White Lake 5 to 1 in baseball. Local horses dominated trots and ponies with W. W. Davis, Chas. Wagner, Ray Harris, and John Wagner winning several races. An Arkansas razorback hog led to a lively greased pig chase ending with John Wagner’s grip. Evening dances featured Vocegeli and Anderson orchestras.
Ralph W Wakely an insurance agent for Reserve Loan Life Insurance of Indianapolis stands accused in Sioux Falls of embezzling about 1200 dollars. He allegedly kept excess premiums after reducing policy amounts and was jailed on 2000 bail after being brought from Duluth.
Niagara Falls reports the Millers' National association predicts a bumper wheat crop with 90 percent of U S mills in session across twelve leading producing states. Only South Dakota is seen as possibly short. Frederick Deane of the Wabash railroad and G I Christie of Purdue University led the talks.
Pierre S D The state medical association closed its session today and selected Mitchell as the place for holding the meeting next year The officers for the following year are President Dr W G Smith of Sidney First Vice President C E McCauley Aberdeen Second Vice President F A Spafford Flandreau Secretary and Treasurer R D Alway Aberdeen Counsels second District J B Vaughn Castlewood eighth district James Roan Yankton
Household remedy advertisement promoting Dr Cox Barbed Wire Liniment 25c size with no qual refund if not satisfactory. Sold by all druggists.
Ethan residents and friends report travel to Mitchell Hood River Oregon and Aberdeen including births and illnesses. Teachers institute attendance, church cantata, confirmations and Masonic Eastern Star installations unfold with many local names and trips to Mitchell Parkston and Black Hills.
The South Dakota state land department apportioned the June income fund to the state's schools, sending out 548,694.44 dollars for near Mitchell districts, at 3.22 dollars per student, up 65,676 from last June with a school population of 170,402, up 7,220. The department also sent 20,080 dollars to state institutions for the last quarter and 40,000 dollars of the permanent fund for loans, totaling over 600,000 dollars.
Three south dakota lodges in session elected officers for the year. Chas Sb Brockway of Chamberlain was named grand master with William McMakin of Central City as deputy grand master and Owen Williams of Springfield as senior grand warden.
Washington reports the Japanese government plans to send 150 emigrants on each Manila voyage and to establish colonies in the Philippines and Brazil. Japan will also boost its auxiliary transport fleet and naval strength.
A large turnout at the auction of the Sanborn farm near Pukwana South Dakota followed a special train from Mitchell and Chamberlain. The 7000 acre property included town lots and land near the town, with prices ranging from 35 to 66 dollars per acre.
Shattered hull of the battleship reveals the extent of destruction as water levels drop to seven feet. Engineers plan deeper pumping to inspect wreckage and recover missing officers including Ensign Merritt. Lieut. Jenkins’ body was found in the torpedo chamber.
Congressman Martin writes Presidents Earling and Hughitt urging Milwaukee and Northwestern railroads to extend lines from Faithwest and from Newell. He argues twenty five miles of construction in eight months would provide work for settlers suffering from the worst drought in thirty years, with relief until fall and potential broader benefits for the drought‑stricken Perkins Harding Butte and Meade counties.
Town lots brought a high figure as the sale totaled about 121000 dollars with land averaging near 40 dollars per acre. The property was among the state’s largest farms.
An auto accident in Berlin injures Crown Prince Frederick Wilhelm and his chauffeur as the vehicle ran at high speed and overturned. The crown prince narrowly escaped death. the chauffeur sustained injuries.
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