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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1911
Page
4
A Wisconsin case discusses the Dietz conviction for murder linked to land disputes over Cameron Dam. Authors argue crime is crime, critique sympathy for the condemned, and urge high minimum land sale prices to bolster a permanent state school fund via sales, warning against undervaluing lands.
The resignation of Secretary Dickinson from the cabinet is not supporting war with Mexico theories. Stimson’s nomination for governor of New York is highlighted as a political move by Roosevelt against party bosses. Taft’s appointment signals obligations to Roosevelt, with ongoing criticism of state officials over land appraisals and educational funding amid questions about value and policy.
Fans praise Mitchell as a strong contender and demand fair play from Manager Nolt and Captain Faull. Two additions, a catcher and pitcher Hombach, are expected tonight as Milwaukee house workers form a baseball team led by Captain Ole Anderson.
The Chicago Express on the Baltimore and Ohio derailed west of Niles Junction in Youngstown Ohio this morning and ran on the ties for 400 feet. Three passengers were injured.
Aberdeen South Dakota seven miles from McIntosh in Carson County two men R H Hore and Leo Finnigan narrowly escaped death when a coal ledge over the mining face gave way. Finnigan was buried to his neck, Hore freed himself and then rescued Finnigan with only a pocket knife, taking about an hour to complete the rescue. Both men escaped serious injury.
Joe Hanson tried to break into the McMayhill residence at 520 Hanson street Monday night. He fled after being fired upon, pursued by McMayhill who leapt through a window in pursuit. Hanson was captured downtown and jailed. authorities may hold examination tomorrow or postpone for related charges.
Reports describe a massive influx of striped squirrels moving north from Nebraska across the Niobrara River into South Dakota. The pests devastate corn plantings and grain fields as thousands drown crossing the river and boys trap them for a cent each, with some earning two dollars a day.
Boston clergy case tied to Chilton Club liquor license bid with sermon quotes calling the club moths on trees and the vestibule of hell. Church leaders debate action as members weigh legal steps while husband discussions turn tense. Product placement appears in ad sections.
Deputy Belding returns from Fall River county with two prisoners named Fred Williams and George Morgan believed to be the robbers who struck the Smithwick post office last Monday. The night job used skeleton keys to blow the safe and carried away 300 in cash and 1200 in 2 cent stamps. A posse pursued and found the pair about twenty miles west of Smithwick armed but nonresistant.
Mitchell residents report back pain relief from Dean's Kidney Pills. A. C. Petersen of Mitchell credits quick improvement after using two boxes. Available at local drug stores, 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo NY agents for the United States. Remember the name Doans and take no other.
Gus Helger son returns from Vermillion. Mrs. Fitche’s parents visit from Minneapolis. Mrs. Cook visits Mitchell and daughter Mrs. Trotter. Will Stults goes to Tennessee. Newell and Betts fish at Lake Andes. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Johnson. Abred Helgerson and Chas Huerman relocate houses. Owens moves to Home house for interim period. Old Settlers picnic set for June 14 in Mt. Vernon.
Nonspecific remedy for cuts burns bruises piles and soreness with 25c size touted as unequal and money refunded if unsatisfactory. Sold by all druggists.
Salem South Dakota hosts a two day Catholic foresters meeting June 13 14 expected attendance of 500 with Rt Rev Thomas O Gorman of Sioux Falls as speaker Banquet speaker John B Hanten of Watertown Parades and services at the Catholic church with English and German addresses at the Salem opera house by external speakers
Mr and Mrs George Ripley of Hartford township Sully county marked their golden wedding last Sunday at home. The couple settled in Hartford in 1883 and have long been prominent in township and regional affairs, with neighbors, children and grandchildren joining in the celebration.
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