Milwaukee Road Plans Two New Passenger Trains at Mitchell
Milwaukee road aims to start two new daily passenger trains from Mitchell beginning April 1, linking to Sioux City and Chicago via Sanborn. A new depot costing about 25000 dollars is planned on a northward site with stone or brick construction and a separate freight depot. Omaha plans include a rebuilt depot and extended morning service, with track work to speed Mitchell Worthington and Sioux Falls trips to about two hours, improving overall Mitchell rail facilities.
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Sanborn
Iowa
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Hartford
Worthington
Sioux Falls
Not the Man Wanted Williams Prisoner Disappointment
Deputy Koch blocked by an unexpected inmate at Central City as Williams named Kf. H. Williams escaped focus and the pursuit shifted to a different suspect in the case.
Deputy Sheriff Arrest Attempt Near Central City Neb
Deputy Koch traveled to Central City Nebraska after a telegram described a suspect matching Williams. Inquiries suggested the arrest was imminent but later word stated Williams had not been arrested. Koch expected to return home that evening.
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D. B. Miller
Mitchell National Officials Name New Directors
The Mitchell National Bank directors met at nine o'clock this morning and elected Mrs. Clare A. Davison as director to fill the vacancy from N. L. Davison's death. William M. Smith was elected cashier and Lettie M. Russ assistant cashier. W. G. Davison remains president and Kh. J. Quigley vice president. Mrs. Davison remains with the bank. The bank will maintain its conservative policy.
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Clare A. Davison
N. L. Davison
Wm. M. Smith
Lettie M. Russ
W. G. Davison
Kh. J. Quigley
Davison
Boys and Their Rifles Target School Lights
Three boys under twelve were arrested after shooting out six Bennet schoolhouse lights from a position two and a half miles away. They were bound over to the May circuit court on $100 bonds, later covered by their fathers who kept them free until May. The incident prompts concern over juvenile vandalism.
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M. M. Marshall
Justice McKinley
Circuit Court
Straw Vote Shows Pierre Favored for State Capital
A straw vote conducted on a westbound mixed train carried 31 of 44 votes for Pierre and 13 for Mitchell, reflecting a Pierre lead among passengers from Way Marshall and eastern Brown counties. Marshal county residents on the same trip largely backed Mitchell with few exceptions.
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Marshal County
Red Men feast and mysterious injury reported in town
Sioux Falls Red Men conclave at Red Cloud camp concluded with a large show of hospitality. Mitchell farmer Ben Weeks suffered a mysterious injury with no clear cause and details remain unsettled as medical staff assess his condition. Local visits from Yankton and Brookings members accompanied the gathering.
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Red Wing
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H. L. Walker
Brookings
Geo. I*oster
W. H. Moran
T. Garvey
Warren Osborn
JD. Donaldson
Yankton
Joseph Swift
C. R
D. Donaldson
W. J. Nolan
E. QO. Walgren
H. G. Walker
Sapamore
Dr. Kleaveness
A. L. Rush
Prophet
Guy Akins
Sachem
Ambrose Curtis
Sen. Sagamore
John Tuckey
John Michell
Mitchell
John Finley
Johnson and
Alden
Centerville
Major O W Coursey Joins Madison State Guard
Major O W Coursey mustered into Co I of the state guard in Madison Monday evening. The Madison unit replaces the Armour company which has dropped out of service.
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Madison
Co. I
State Guard
Armour
Mysterious Head Injury In Mitchell Area Man Struck By Unknown Cause
Information from Mitchell area reports that Ben Weeks of twelve miles northwest was injured on the head last Thursday. Neighbors and two men at the Weeks farm could not explain the accident. Weeks, who had been hauling fodder, lost consciousness and showed shattered skull indications near the base per Dr. Bobb’s early examination. He remained unconscious most of the time since Saturday.
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Ben Weeks
Mitchell
Mr. Weeks
Bobb
Four People Baptized at Baptist Church Service
Sunday morning and evening services at the Baptist church featured Dr. C A Williams of Minneapolis delivering two engaging sermons to large audiences. Mrs Lynn Stoddard of Kearney Neb sang a contralto solo capably. four young people were received into the church by baptism near the pulpit.
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Baptist Church
Northwest
Lynn Stoddard
Kearney
Neb
Giblette
Salem Pioneer Register editor vanishes under personal cloud
The Bridgewater Tribune reports C. C. Lowe, editor of the Salem Pioneer Register, has disappeared mysteriously with no explanation. The record will be run by his brother and wife, longtime staffers, amid speculation of possible mental strain from overwork. Lowe was seen in Mitchell weeks earlier with odd behavior. Recovery and return to duties are hoped.
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Mitchell
Mr. Lowe
Mitchell Poised as Ideal Permanent State Capital
Dell Rapids Times argues MitchellSouth Dakota would be a strong permanent seat of government. The piece highlights progress, public utilities, morals, churches, and fraternal presence. It notes population growth from 2,217 in 1890 to 4,055 in 1900 and over 6,000 in the latest directory.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
Black Hills
Ideal Capital City: Mitchell Liked as Future Seat
South Dakota leaders passing through Sioux City head to Sioux Falls for the Republican state central committee meeting. Postmaster B. T. Boylan of Armour predicts the eastern state and Black Hills will back Mitchell, praising its location and potential as an ideal capital.
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Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Republican State Central Committee
B. T. Boylan
Armour
Sioux City Journal
Black Hills
Mitchell
Douglas County Papers Rally Behind Mitchell for Capital
The Armour Herald notes that with the acquisition of the Warrison Globe every Douglas County newspaper supports Mitchell for the capital. South and north papers within her territory back Mitchell, citing strong local media and effective arguments driving votes in her favor.
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Armour Herald
Douglas County
Warrison Globe
Mitchell
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