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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1909
Page
1
Beresford South Dakota November 11 A spark from a smoking pipe ignited F H Cooke’s gown causing flames to seize his whiskers and burn his face and body. Mrs Cooke aided quickly preventing a larger blaze and saving the home from destruction.
In Yankton South Dakota two of eighteen mild cows tested in a city dairy were found diseased with tuberculosis and ordered killed. A broader milk-supply check is ordered as engineers from the U.S. river survey depart work in the area. The river changes reported prompt further government measurements. A prairie fire damage suit, C T Lingo against George Brooks, netted $60 plus costs.
In Huron South Dakota on November 11 the Young Women's Christian Association held a large state gathering with nearly 200 delegates. Mrs S R Stevenson Iowa City gave the main address. other prominent speakers included Miss Edith Dabb national secretary and Miss Caroline Dayton state secretary.
Elk Point announces a four week evangelistic series starting November 21 conducted by Evangelists Lowry and Moody. A $500 guarantee fund has been subscribed and a temporary building will be erected on the Dupont lots on Main street to host the meetings.
Ira Orton, 29, living south of Armour, died by his own hand Saturday at the home of Mrs. E. G. Godfrey. Rheumatism left him with a stiff neck and pressure of illness led to his suicide. Despondency over health was given as the cause.
In Dodgen North Dakota on November 11 Mrs John Frantsverg a Russian German woman saved her twelve children from a deadly fire by passing them from a second story window one by one after the kitchen blaze blocked the only exit She was nearly overcome by smoke but ensured all survived.
In Knoxville Tennessee on November 11 a head on collision between Louisville and Nashville's Cincinnati Florida limited train No 34 and a standing freight train at Leinart's killed three crew members. Engineer M O Pierce and freight firemen R B Bowman plus passenger fireman L O Lemons died. Four others were injured as the passenger train struck a freight standing on the main line after a flagman failed to signal.
Sapulpa Okla Nov 11 Engineer A F Davis of Sapulpa was crushed to death. Fireman T C Cackley was seriously injured. Brakeman George Willard and three non trainmen were painfully injured when a locomotive on the St Louis and San Francisco railroad overturned between Chandler and Daggett. Cause unknown.
Xenophon Papas was killed when an Omaha switch engine backed onto a hand car carrying Papas and three Illinois Central workers near the Illinois Central stock yards in Sioux Falls South Dakota. Four men were on the hand car. Frank Bulas Gust Fotinos and Gime Cottserores escaped with minor injuries.
Mitchell South Carolina November 10 evidence of gold found on the John F Yahne farm four miles southwest of Mitchell while digging post holes. A sand layer two feet below the surface tested in Denver shows gold worth about 1.20 dollars per ton.
In Vermillion South Dakota on November 10 a jury found in favor of former Governor Lee in a dispute with William B Niles over a railroad deal. Niles sought an accounting and claimed fraud in Lee securing the deed, but the court sided with Lee and Niles plans to pursue a new trial.
Olga Bennett a young married woman drank carbolic acid after quarreling with her husband, a barber. Friends tried to save her but she died within an hour. She had induced others to adopt her baby.
Vermillion South Dakota November 10 Nils P Swensen convicted of murdering his daughter in law has engaged four law firms French Orvis Yankton Ericson Stickney Eli Point Gunderson Gunderson Vermillion and August Freiberg Beresford to seek a new trial Judges stay delayed the ruling and arguments begin February 1 Swensen remains on 25000 bail
The new Methodist church in Aberdeen North Dakota was dedicated debt free after raising the final payment at Sunday morning service. The total cost of the edifice was $76,600 with $20,200 donated during the service to clear the debt.
The South Dakota Equal Suffrage association ended its convention in Sioux Falls with the selection of the city as campaign headquarters. Mrs. Julia E. Johnson was elected chair of the campaign committee to direct the effort for woman suffrage through November of next year. National speakers volunteered to help, with standout visitors including Rev. Anna Howard Shaw and Mrs. Rachel Foster Avery.
Frank Hoy and H. L. Logue of Nebraska were detained by Sioux Falls police after a Howard SD plan to delay them until a friend could intercept them. The car was held in a local garage while the Howard friend traveled to Sioux Falls. The two Nebraskans and their vehicle were released after the arrival of the Howard party.
Pierre South Dakota November 9 Twenty years ago the statehood day marked the arrival of Judge Dighton Corson of Deadwood on the supreme court bench a tenure now extended by another three years. Judges D Haney and E G Smith share the distinction of continuous service since statehood with Corson all three having begun as state officials at the dawn of the new republic.
The first section of Coast time freight No. 64 derailed three miles west of Roscoe. Seven cattle cars, five sheep cars and three lumber cars left the track, killing many cattle and over 100 sheep. Rumor of two tramp deaths remains unverified.
Madison South Dakota November 9 Henry Lang of near Lake Madison found Thursday morning with a bullet through his body just below the heart one foot caught in a fence wire as he attempted to pass through the fence it is believed the pistol he thrust through the fence discharged by accident teria safety unknown investigation pending
Sioux Falls reports Winfred South Dakota where the entire east side of the main business street burned last night except the hotel. Loss about 40000 dollars with several shops destroyed including a hardware store restaurant dressmaking millinery pool hall and furniture and meat markets. Fire origin remains a mystery and west side shops were saved only by hard work.
Dell Rapids is poised to gain a fourth bank as E. R. Kenefick and J. A. Cooley complete a large real estate deal. Kenefick secures the Cooley block and annex and a residence, valued at 19000 dollars, with 400 acres of land exchanged to Cooley. Kenefick plans to remodel for banking while Dell Rapids already supports three banks.
A stockade 24 by 18 feet is approved in the courthouse yard to house the gallows for Emil Victor. The execution is set for November 16. Victor remains indifferent, joking with guards about hanging, and has gained weight during confinement. He told his attorney he does not care what happens to him.
W C Nisbet formerly of the Tribune and Times, in Dell Rapids, South Dakota, will not accept the editor position offered by George W Egan for the American Republic at Sioux Falls though the offer was flattering. Nisbet is known as a strong conviction writing figure.
The Geddes community packed a reception last night for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Lindsay who soon depart for their new home in San Diego California. Lindsay a longtime Charles Mix county lawyer and political figure helped found Geddes and remains a prominent local leader.
Entebbe Uganda November reports say a rumor of Colonel Roosevelt's illness was false. British commissioner at Eldama Ravine says October 28 health was excellent and October 30 news from the party indicated all well. A November 3 letter from the party gave no sickness details.
Rome dispatch notes Mrs Theodore Roosevelt learned this morning that an accident had befallen her husband. She is distressed but believes no serious harm occurred and awaits prompt notification. Friends sent inquiries to the nearest telegraph station, but no reply had arrived by noon.
Miss Ethel Logan a 19 year old teacher from Pukwana was killed when a baggage car derailed and toppled into a creek during a Spearfish excursion. Cousin Edna Sedgwick and Edith Sedgwick were seriously injured. 250 other passengers shaken up. Logan taught in Pukwana. engaged to Milwaukee road operator John Simons.
Kimball S D notes a city building record with 31 new residences this year and the completion of a modern cement hotel at Main Street. The hotel features hard wood interiors gas lighting baths on all floors and a planned grand opening with banquet and dance. Bank deposits exceed 400000000 signaling regional prosperity.
The district Rebekah organization elected officers for the new term with Miss Genie Steuben of Huron as president, Mrs. Collins of Iroquois as vice president, and Miss Nelkie Saulsbury of Huron as secretary. Prominent attendees included Mrs. Edna Lindquist of Diamonds and Mrs. Hattie B. Borland, heads of the Rebekah Assembly.
Elk Point. John Sullivan, a longtime resident born in Ireland in 1840, died yesterday at his home of Brights disease. A Civil War veteran who enlisted in the 24th Iowa Infantry, Company K, he settled in this city after the war. He leaves a wife and six children and was a member of the G A R which will conduct funeral services.
Washington reports that following John D Rockefeller’s 1 million dollar gift to combat hookworm in the south, officials anticipate two more 1 million dollar donations. Mrs Russell Sage will support tuberculosis eradication and Mr Carnegie pellagra work. Funds would go to the public health and marine hospital service.
Cyral St Armand, a ten year old from Thurso, was sentenced to six years for horse stealing. At eight he was convicted of attempting to wreck a Canadian Pacific train, but his youth spared him further punishment.
The article notes land lotteries opening reservation tracts for settlement. It describes allotments where a family head gets a section, a wife a half, and each child a quarter, with many Indians leasing surplus quarters to settlers from Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations as large ranches face reshaped rights.
A cowboy suffers a neck injury after a fall in a basement. The incident reportedly occurred in the 1980s era, with preliminary assessments suggesting a broken neck.
In Dubuque Iowa on November 6 bishops Gar rigan Davis Keane Bustacum and Scowall met to select three candidates for the coadjutor to Archbishop Seane. The list will be sent to Rome and the appointment may be announced within two months. The process remains secret but may reflect prior priest recommendations. The leading candidates are Bishop Carroll Keane and Davis in that order.
Buffalo voters on November 6 backed the Des Moines commission government plan by about three to one. The result signals a desire to seek state legislature permission to adopt commission government, though approval from lawmakers is not guaranteed.
New York on November 6 reported imminent danger around the $2,000,000 criminal court building. Officials prepared a heavy timber shield over Lafayette Street to protect the subway surface while the building was evacuated. Center Street car service was interrupted and passengers diverted two blocks. subway traffic continued with reduced speed as authorities warned of possible collapse.
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