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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1914
Page
5
The new musical play Maids of Athens opened in New York with a two act structure and a prologue said in Athens. The final act features a scene aboard the battleship Oklahoma and drew praise for its scenic work and a separate note about Driguss's revend.
Chicago fashion week showcases daring styles as the Chicago Society of Merchant Tailors and the Chicago Dressmakers club hold a four day convention. Gowns appear sleeveless with beaded accents while hobble skirts fade. A new male fashion trend features a lightweight dancing suit and slit trousers for tango. Paquin promotes Paris gowns at the Blackstone during a two day tour after Plaza debut.
Parker S D reports that after the accidental death of Mrs Andrew Kreuger and her infant at Merion Junction, the Milwaukee railway company offered the husband 4508 in cash plus free transport to North Dakota and free shipment of immigrant effects rather than pursue a court damage suit.
State Superintendent G Lawrence outlined the Aberdeen meeting on April 1 and 2 with a banquet at Northern Normal and Industrial School. Topics include supplementary readers, library book approvals, state course revision, reading circle work, examinations, corn contest, institute reports, and policy proposals.
Abe Weets, a German American farmer in Bon Homme County, ignored a dream warning about a race in which he planned to win both horses. He rode a rival’s bucking broncho to win nothing, suffered a broken leg, and will rely on others for spring farm work.
Washington reports five month import value at 769.88 million dollars versus 798.16 million year ago. The Commerce Department notes a slight rise in imports and a ten percent drop in exports in February’s preliminary figures compared with the prior month.
The 1913 Bureau of Mines tallies show 2,785 miner deaths among 728,355 workers, a rate of 3.82 per thousand. There were 12 fatalities per working day, up 425 from 1912, marking a notably deadly year for U S coal mining.
At a meeting of the state livestock sanitary board and Professor Lipp from the state agricultural college it was decided to hold schools of instruction on hog cholera and its treatment through serum or virus. Meetings to be led by board members or Professor Lipp and regulations on handling remedies will be published soon.
Articles of incorporation filed in Pierre South Dakota for the Jerauld County Farmers Telephone Company at Wessington Springs with capital of 20000 dollars. Incorporators include J.
The estate of Albert L. B. Test, who died in 1913, is appraised in Davison county with property in Mitchell and four county quarter sections. Inheritance tax under 1905 law is about 1368, with widow Lydia Test holding life estate and four children as heirs after. Remaining details reference heirs L. D. Test A. I. Test Suella Test Irene Kimpton Cedar Rapids and the 1913 exemption of 10000 per heir.
Inspectors report Gale theatre walls are in good condition with the upper front wall potentially dangerous and slated for removal. Engineers HE C Wherry Gottlieb Scheuren Pred Brodstrup noted bulging stonework from heat and continued vibration from wind indicating overall stability.
Mitchell’s musical talent and prospects in merchandise and manufacturing will be showcased during the first annual style show held each afternoon in early April. The Elks double quartet, Mrs Gladys Middleton, Miss Waunda Ferris, the Wise quartet, Lucile Bobb and Genevieve Branson, and the high school chorus are among the performers with Mrs G B Tilley directing the accompanying orchestra.
The Flandreau Civic League offers a $10 prize to the girl in the 1914 high school graduating class who wears the neatest and most economical outfit at commencement. A $5 second prize and a $5 prize for best individual garment construction are also offered. All graduates are invited to compete.
Miss Men Gates Sarr joint founder of Hull House with Jane Addams was acquitted of obstructing police during a waitress union boycott incident. She said the verdict does not vindicate free speech. Also, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld Massachusetts ten hour women’s day law as constitutional.
A report notes a boy in fragile condition lying in the Blue Room of the White House. Details about the boy’s identity or the circumstances are not provided in the fragment.
A dying boy from Sewickley Pennsylvania named Harry Winthrop Davis visited the White House with his mother and three attendants. President Wilson greeted the youngster in the Blue Room and spoke with him for several minutes. The visit followed a letter from the boy’s mother requesting the president grant her son’s dying wish to see him.
Tie reported to state attorney and sheriff who found Waters at the Sisseton settlement with most of a meat carcass unsold. Waters pleaded guilty in county court, fined 15 dollars, and ordered to destroy the meat. A cow died Saturday night and was found Sunday. the carcass was dressed and moved to the settlement to be sold. The law classifies selling meat of diseased or non-slaughtered animals as a misdemeanor.
A blaze in Durham NC began in the Brodie L Duke building and, driven by high winds and broken water mains, spread to the entire block by midnight. By 1 39 AM the fire destroyed Duke offices and threatened the academy of music and Baptist church with losses pegged near a million dollars.
Petition filed to submit the saloon license question to voters in April makes DeSmet a focal point for a heated pro and anti saloon battle this year. Last year license carried narrowly, and new residents favoring license boost hopes. Temperance supporters say anti-saloon vote was not full last year but will be enough to keep DeSmet dry, though no outcome prediction yet.
John M. Siberz, councilman of the Third ward, announces re election for the spring election on April 23 after two weeks of deliberation. Friends say he has served well and will run again, facing challengers Ben Palmer and H W Gardner who have also entered the race.
In South Dakota Roberts County an inspector pursued Isaac Waters after learning he left Summit with a cow carcass died the previous night and planned to sell the meat to nearby Indians. Prestwick tracked his movements by livery and rail, stopping several sales attempts before continuing to Sisseton.
Paris story recounts the murder of Gaston Calmette editor of Le Figaro by Mme Caillaux wife of France s finance minister. It notes Calmette s relentless attacks against Caillaux and the social scandal surrounding Caillaux s former husband and other Paris society figures.
Twin brothers named Delong are jailed in Woonsocket on larceny and attempted rescue charges. City Marshal Allen arrested one brother, the other appeared and tried to aid, then both were lodged in jail after a failed effort to free the prisoner. Preliminary examination was set for thirty days with bonds defaulted.
Oakland police recount a burglary case where twenty victims whose false teeth were stolen from a dentist's office faced hunger while their dental prosthetics were held as exhibits. The burglar, W. Ph. Roche, pleaded guilty to ensure the teeth could be returned to the victims.
A $25,000 libel suit has been filed in Carson county circuit court against the Morristown World and editor Kr J Milliman by attorney J N Hoffman. The complaint says the paper harmed the plaintiff’s standing as a lawyer and damaged his name and reputation.
In Davison County South Dakota the Montana Standard Mining Company a corporation organized under the laws of the state has filed an application for voluntary dissolution. Within thirty days from first publication any interested party may appear and file objections. Witness my hand and seal March 9 1914.
The county court of Davison County South Dakota announces a March 21 1914 10:00 a m court room hearing at the Mitchell courthouse to prove the will of William Pattison deceased and address the petition for probate and letters testamentary. Belle Pattison William Pattison Thomas Pattison and Nancy Barber named heirs and potential contesters may appear. Judge O C Thompson presiding. Clerk S Cattrell attest.
In the District Court of the United States for the District of South Dakota Southern Division Perry S Streete of Mitchell Davison county is adjudicated bankrupt on March 12 1914 The first meeting of creditors will be held March 30 1914 at 11 o clock at the Gilbert Block Sioux Falls with Henry A Muller referee in bankruptcy to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact lawful business Dated Sioux Falls March 13 1914 Henry A Muller Referee in Bankruptcy
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