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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1915
Page
3
Washington D C Attorney General Gregory writes that there is no basis for federal action against the Associated Press under the antitrust law after a communication with counsel for the Printing Publishing Association of New York.
A farmer is critically injured and a man lies dead in Noble undertaking parlors after a winter conflict on a farm. The wounded farmer is weak but expected to recover. The dead man Strebl, about 25, was employed by the farmer and allegedly attached to the farmer’s daughter. A stolen locket with family photos was found on the victim. A partially harnessed horse was discovered in the barn as investigators probe the motive and sequence of events. A signed letter fragment found in the victim’s pocket reveals personal turmoil and possible interference by others. The case remains under full investigation with authorities pursuing leads.
Bridgeport Connecticut reports the cross examination of Mrs Helen Angle in a manslaughter trial over Waldo R Balou's death in Stratford. She recounts waiting after hearing Ballou fall and her efforts to revive him, while detailing their relationship and the police visit to her apartment. The elderly pair were both described as aged.
Laura Alice Selders born February 28 1878 in Pennsylvania died March 12 1915 aged 37 years and 12 days. She married Robert L Sex ton April 13 1898 and left four children Belda E Lola Marie Fessie Murry and John Paterson. She was assistant superintendent of the Mt Vernon Methodist Sunday school and joined the church September 28 1913. Funeral at Mitchell M E Church conducted by W L Ferguson and graveside at Graceland Cemetery Mitchell.
Washington reports unrest in Mexico with foreigners seeking refuge aboard the Des Moines after Carranza offers protection. Roque Gonzales Garza returns to Mexico City and declares safety measures as martial law looms. Garza’s entry follows Zapata’s forces and Obregon’s evacuation, while business activity resumes amid tension.
Mitchell promoters must outline definite routes for the Desire Street street railway franchise before a spring election vote. The council met with Mr. Cassem to amend the proposal while promising citizen approval and immediate action for second reading.
Jackson, a negro, attacked Mrs. Alexander Thomas near here Sunday evening. He was captured yesterday afternoon by farmer H. W. Shifton after a rifle shot forced his surrender. Mrs. Thomas was slashed across mouth and throat and cannot speak. She is wife of a truck gardener nearby. A posse had been searching since Sunday night.
The newly organized wireless telegraph club in Aberdeen with about a dozen youths shows interest spreading to smaller towns in the region. Eureka, Selby, and Summit youths already operate wireless stations, with Pearl Lien Levi Poor and Ben Raymond among those building apparatus and sending messages.
Pierre S D J L Winefield leads the new banking and finance department as executive officer of the board in charge of the bank guaranty program.
The Davison county annual industrial contest drew representation from all rural schools including Mt Vernon Ethan Loomis. Miss Lilly Patterson praised widespread cooperation from parents and noted improved work in composition arithmetic penmanship and product maps. Prize winners included Elmer Tiedje Blendon No 3 for the best corn display and Keneath Walker Blendon No 3 for the younger age class. many pupils contributed charity by donating cakes and bread.
Questioning readers about how eyesight affects pleasure and earning capacity, the piece links good sight to daily life and work. It notes that defective sight even in a small degree can impact performance and opportunities.
The record details winners across Bread Cake Cookies and Canning categories with first prizes to Alice McCormick Vera Melk Kelvey Cynthia Gifford and others. It notes class definitions for Class A and Class B based on age and lists several districts and names such as Perry Beulah Mt. Vernon Lisbon Rome Badger Loomis Prosper and Beulah No. 5 19 20 26 and 36.
At nine o'clock this forenoon funeral services were held at St Michaels pro cathedral for Kuehn. Interment followed at Arlington.
In the city the funeral followed the death of Andrew Kuehn head of a large wholesale grocery house who died Saturday after eight days unconsciousness from a paralytic stroke. After services the remains were taken to Arlington, Mississippi for interment. Kuehn had long been a leading Catholic church member and also belonged to the Knights of Columbus and other organizations.
Waubay man D Frank Pride pleaded guilty to a statutory offense and received eighteen months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. John McAyan, who had pleaded guilty in January, was sentenced to six months in the Day county jail, benefiting from the new law altering forgery penalties. McRyan was the first prisoner in the state affected by the change.
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