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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1909
Page
1
Burke seeks public sentiment on White river land opening
Congressman Burke tours White river country in southern Stanley county to gauge support for a proposed settlement opening along Rosebud and Pine Ridge reservations. The measure, urged by Senator Gamble, would add new settlers to the state, with White river priority over other proposed strips. Bullet whizzes past head as Emil Kopec narrowly avoids a hunter's shot while ducks swim nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White River
Okaton
S. D
Emil Kopec
Kope
Engine cowcatcher catches a cow on the track
Near Van Metre S C a freight train at full speed was halted after the cowcatcher plucked a cow from the track and carried it over 30 rods. The cow remained with legs caught in the framework until released and then walked away unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Metre
S. C
Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Sisseton
James Reardon of Sisseton died when his car left the road and plunged into the Little Minnesota river at Scheunemann bridge five miles east of town. John Ingvarson and William and Edward Opsa were severely bruised. Reardon ran a local garage and left a wife and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisseton
S. D
James Reardon
Browns Valley
John Ingvarson
William and
Edward Opsa
Minnesota River
Scheunnemann Bridge
Reardon
Graceville
Minn
Five Months Imprisonment For William Funk
Sioux Falls Dakota Nov. 18. William Funk, a young man recently arrested in Illinois and brought back to South Dakota, received a sentence of five months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for forgery in Kingsbury county. The crime occurred last summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
William Funk
Illinois
South Dakota
Kingsbury County
Business Change Takes Place at Bridgewater
Bridgewater South Dakota November 18 H Bee be Son sold their stock to the new firm of Dirks Cornwell both local men who will take immediate possession of the business Heavy sleet and snow storm disrupt farming with corn still in fields and farmers alarmed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
H. Beebe & Son
Dirks & Cornwell
Tragic triple throat-cutting near Centerville
In Centerville area a wife lies dead with throat cut and husband wounded, believed to be fatally injured. A stranger killer is found dead at the scene. Nelson, badly hurt, is being moved for treatment as sheriffs investigate the mystery surrounding the slayings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
S. D
Albert B. Nelson
Nome
Elson
Nelson
Sioux City
Lyman J. Gage to Wed on Thanksgiving Day
Former secretary of the treasury Lyman J. Gage will marry Thanksgiving day to Coronado music teacher Mrs. F. Ada Ballou. Her father and household staff confirm the engagement amid rumors that the wedding plans involve the Point Loma home of Mrs. Katherine Tingley and her Theosophical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Diego
Cal
Lyman J. Gage
Point Loma
Katherine
Tingley
Theosophical Society
Mr. Gage
Society
Stabbed Claimant Robbed of 3000 in South Dakota
J L Purcell of Huron moving to a claim near Sturgis was stabbed in a freight car loaded with household goods, robbed of over 3000 dollars, then tossed from the moving car. He walked miles to town for treatment and reported the robbery as authorities pursue a suspected highwayman gang in the Hills region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
S. D
J. L. Purcell
Huron
Purcell
Commercial clubs plan for state federation meeting
Presho South Dakota hosts the State Federation of Commercial Clubs third annual gathering on January 11. Attending visitors were C. L. Miller president Warren Young executive chairman and Granville Jones state secretary. They outlined advertising plans and formed committees to oversee all aspects of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presho Presho
S. D
State Federation of Commercial Clubs
Messrs. C. L. Miller
Warren Young
Granville Jones
Bank Robbery Attempt Leaves Watch Stolen at Spencer
Spencer 8S D November 17 No crew has been found to the bank robbers who attempted to rob the Farmers State bank controlled by F A Gates. A nearby resident saw the light from the robbers lantern and heard them discuss the robbery but kept quiet. Only the cashier's watch was stolen after damaging the outer door of the safe.
Fair Association Elects Its Officers
Spencer South Dakota Nov. 17. At a meeting of the Mc Cook County Fair association stockholders elected W. W. Gibson R. Armstrong M. J. Ryan Robt. Knott R. J. Weiland and L. V. Schneider to the board. Paid stock raised from 5 000 to 8 000 and arrangements set for the biggest fair next year in the county.
State debt nears three fourths of a million dollars
Pierre South Dakota November 17 A financial statement from the treasurer lists the state treasury deficit at 766000 with 250000 of uncollected taxes counted as assets. Uncollected taxes total about 500000 of which much will not be paid. The statement shows 500000 of outstanding revenue warrants.
Tragedy in Alcester Husking Shed Claims Hans Coutter
Hans Coutter, working for Henry Purday near Alcester, collapsed from a chair and died before help arrived. The incident occurred November 17 as he husked corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcester, S. D
Hans Coutter
Henry Purday
Alcester
Prizes For Iowa Grains At Omaha Corn Exposition
Iowa grain prizes are listed for the national corn exhibition in Omaha. Iowa entries may compete for 120 Iowa corn prizes and 30 each for oats wheat and barley with cash awards from 5 to 140 for ears or sets. Iowa farmers can enter world classes for 10 000 in prizes. Indiana holds a 1 000 trophy to defend. Exhibits due by November 27 with rail free shipping and baggage cars to be scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Iowa
Indiana
Kellogg
P. G. Holden
Eight Injured as Street Car Jumps Track in Cedar Rapids
A speeding Cedar Rapids street car derailed and overturned injuring seven passengers. None are in serious danger. Passengers suffered cuts from broken glass and burns from red hot heater coals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Railroads Plan Extensions for 1910 in South Dakota
Pierre South Dakota November 16 1910 reports that 1909 saw rail activity but little new construction. Grading progresses on Milwaukee lines west of the Missouri River and on Northwestern routes from Blunt to Gettysburg and Belle Fourche. Minneapolis & St. Louis speeds up with a Missouri crossing bridge project and an Aberdeen to Pierre extension plan. An electric Sioux City line may reach Union Clay Yankton Turner and Hutchinson counties next year. The outlook favors a substantial rise in state rail mileage in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobridge
Thunder Butte
Fox Ridge
Moreau River
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Blunt
Gettysburg
Onida
Pierre
Belle Fourche
Hitchcock
Iroquois
Doland
Missouri
White Owl Country
Secretary of State
Meade County
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Hawley
LeBeau
Hes
Watertown
State Railway Commission
Aberdeen
Sioux City
Union
Clay
Yankton
Turner
Hutchinson
Federal Court Grinds Out Criminal Cases in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen South Dakota on November 16 Frank Log was convicted of assault in federal court with the jury urging the lightest sentence. An indictment for murder was returned against Louis Dog of Standing Rock after a July altercation ended in the death of a rival. Dog was bound over on assault with a deadly weapon and later released on bond awaiting custody after the murder charge was filed. Two murder trials are set for this term, including Henry Gilliland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Frank Log
Log
Louis Dog
Standing Rock
Dog
Henry Glilland
Government Pays Bill After 44 Years
Aberdeen South Dakota reports J L Browne receives 13 for Civil War service with Ohio Squirrel Hunters called to guard Cincinnati. Though not expected to be paid, Ohio appropriated funds now settle the claim. Browne to donate the payment to charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
J. L. Browne
Browne
Ohio Squirrel Hunters
David Todd
Ohio
Cincinnati
State of
Hudson Pioneer William Skinight Called by Death
William Skinight, a pioneer resident of Hudson South Dakota, died of heart failure at home after a morning gasp during breakfast. He had recently complained of heartburn and planned to stop drinking coffee before his sudden death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson, S. D
William Skinight
Centerville Council Allocates Funds to Prosecute Liquor Violations
Centerville Ohio November 16 city council allocates 250 from general fund to prosecute any person within the city who violates city ordinances or state laws related to the sale of intoxicating liquors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Centerville
City of
Liquor Dealers Launch Campaign in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports the Manufacturers' and Dealers' association backing a spring race to keep liquor licenses. Edward R. Deidrich leads HQs while county option fights loom later. He warns opponents that saloon interests are financially bound and won’t exit the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
South Dakota
Manufacturers’ and Dealers’ Association
Edward R. Deidrich
State and
Anti-Saloon League
Deidrich
Sightless Grandfather regains sight after six years
Greenway North Dakota November 15. After being totally blind for more than six years Grandfather Henger an elderly resident of this place recently regained his sight following a home remedy prompted by family members. He now sees well and reads coarse print easily without glasses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenway
N. D
Deer Abundant in Black Hills Yet Hard to Harvest
Deadwood South Dakota reports a poor deer hunting season as the Black Hills see plentiful deer but few killed. Dry conditions and lack of snow have left deer alert to approaching hunters, deterring many regular hunters from going out this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Black Hills
Soo Line Sells Aberdeen Terminals to Milwaukee Firm
Aberdeen S D November 15 reports that Milwaukee railroad has bought the right of way of the Minneapolis St Paul Sault Ste Marie through Aberdeen to use for trackage and terminals. The Soo Line built a grade from Ashley N D to Aberdeen decades ago and may abandon plans to extend here. The Minneapolis St Louis is expected to take over the Soo grade from Leola to Ashley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Milwaukee Railroad
Minneapolis, St. Paul & Sault Ste. Marie
Soo
Ashley
N. D
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Leola
Long Lake drainage ditch completes in Artesian area
Artesian South Dakota reports the Long Lake drainage project finished this season. The main canal runs about four miles, five to 15 feet deep and 20 to 50 feet wide. Costing roughly 17000 dollars, it will reclaim thousands of acres previously flooded each spring, boosting land value many times over.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian
S. D
South Dakota
Long Lake
No State Exhibit Planned for Farm Congress in Chicago
Pierre South Dakota reports no state agricultural display at the national farm land congress in Chicago. Officials say private handling of exhibits and heavy irrigation company promotion limit SD’s ability to enter the exhibit field. Funds chosen for advertising will be emphasized during the Chicago event week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Congress
Pierre
S. D
National Farm Land Congress
Chicago
Fairfax business changes dominate regional notes
John H. Ellerman, once county treasurer and major First National Bank stockholder, sold his Fairfax interests and moved to Los Angeles. John J. Ochsner sold his implement business to J. C. Bradstreet of Lynch Nebraska. Fred Flint, former Fairfax Advertiser seller, will start a new paper in Tripp county after selling to Walter Cox of Sioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax Fairfax
John H. Ellerman
First National Bank
Los Angeles
Otheveer
John J. Ochsner
J. C. Bradstreet
Lynch, Neb
Fred Flint
Fairfax Advertiser
Walter Cox
Sioux City
Tripp County
Democrat Thompson Named North Dakota Senator
Fountain E. Thompson of Cando North Dakota was appointed United States senator by Governor Burke to fill the unfinished term of M. N. Johnson who died three weeks earlier. A Democrat and a dark horse selection, Thompson has long been active in Tower county politics while serving on the board of town supervisors. Born in 1854 in Scottsville Illinois, Thompson has lived in North Dakota for 21 years and works in banking real estate and farming near Cando.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N. D
Fountain £. Thompson
Gando
United States
Burke
M. N. Johnson
Thompson
Tower County
Mr. Thompson
Scottsville
Ill
North Dakota
Cando
Fire Destroys Barn as Young Farmer Fights Blaze
Bridewater South Dakota November 13 Frank OBrien a young farmer five miles northeast of town saved seven horses from a burning stable but lost three head of valuable horses and grain and hay while receiving burns to hands and face from the blaze. A wind gust drove the fire from a lake bed burn into the barn. the incident left the farmer injured and property destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridewater
S. D
Frank O'Brien
O’brien
Vermillion Canning Company Plans Sweet Corn Canning
Vermillion South Dakota November 13 The Vermillion Canning company to add sweet corn canning next season. They will supply seed at cost and pay six dollars per ton for corn delivered husk on. Requires two new buildings and machinery line for corn, capacity 35000 cans daily, 150 workers, 600 acres of corn needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
S. D
Vermillion Canning Company
Judge Tripp Holds Court Term At Yankton
Circuit court sits in Yankton South Dakota for two weeks with 10 criminal and 38 civil cases on the calendar. It is Judge R B Tripp’s first home term since his elevation to the bench. Next week he will swap benches with Judge F B Smith from Mitchell. The notice says Rev P H Dahl resigns after 28 years serving Gayville Mission Hill and Bergen Norwegian churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yankton
S. C
R. B. Tripp
Tripp
F. B. Smith
Mitchell
Fourth District
P. H. Dahl
Gayville
Mission Hill
Bergen
Mr. Dahl
Volunteer Fire Company Organized at Wakonda
Wakonda South Dakota reports the formation of a volunteer fire company this week with Fire Chief Wallace Wright Assistant Chief Joe Perry and Secretary P G Estee elected. Citizens say recent destructive fires prompted the move to improve readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wakonda
S. D
Wallace Wright
Joe Perry
P. G. Estee
Gotch faces 25000 breach suit from Sadie Currie
Frank A Gotch, world champion wrestler, is defendant in a 25000 breach of promise suit filed in Chicago circuit court by Sadie Currie. Lawyers claim about 60 letters show romantic conduct with pet names and references to a baby Hercules. Gotch denies knowing her. Currie’s side says he was “only fooling.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Frank A.gotch
Sadie Currie
Pattison & Shaw
Western Vaudeville Managers’ Association
Gotch
Warner
Canadian Parliament Opens Fall Session With Naval Policy Focus
Ottawa Ont November 13 The second session of the 11th parliament opened with Earl Grey reading a speech reaffirming Laurier era policy on naval defense. Canada would share in imperial defense while keeping autonomous navy control, but no decision on build at home versus Britain or cash contribution was announced. Tariff changes remain noncommittal and naval policy is seen as the main topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Earl Grey
Wilfred Laurier
Canada
Great Brittain
Indian Gallows To Be Used In Serious Case In Aberdeen
Emil Victor, accused in a triple murder involving the Christie family and Michael Raynayne, faces execution next Tuesday in Aberdeen. Gallows from Sioux Falls arrived with Deputy U.S. Marshal Jerry Carleton and will be installed in a stockade in the rail yard. Victor remains indifferent to the looming sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Emil Victor
Christie
Michael Raynayne
Walking Shield
Standing Bear
Sioux Falls
United States
Jerry Carleton
Victor
Aberdeen teacher seeks inquiry into missionary school abuse
Miss Janet Eklund, a teacher at St. Elizabeth Episcopal mission school on Standing Rock, travels to Aberdeen as Bishop Johnson arrives to investigate charges against J. L. Ricker. Eklund says she was hired by Ricker, faced ostracism, was discharged, and walked two miles to Wakapala to catch a train, with support from another teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Janet Eklund
St. Elizabeth Episcopal Mission School
Standing Rock Reservation
Bishop Johnson
South Dakota
J. L. Ricker
Eklund
Ricker
Minneapolis
Wakapala
Ab Deen
Misa
Ner
Banker Kimball Reappears in Oklahoma City
Glenn R. Kimball of Deadwood reappears before his wife and daughter in July then settles at 415 West Main Street Oklahoma City. He works for an International Industrial firm gathering credit ratings, says he came for health and has had no estrangement from his wife. He notes vague Chicago backing and shows photos of wife and daughter. He moved residences several times and now appears frail with gray hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Okla
Glenn R. Kimball
Deadwood
S. D
Larimore
N. D
West Main St
International Industral Company
Chicago
Kimball
Britton
Vermillion Coach Collision Injures Man En Route to Court
A party driving from Centerville to a university Mitchell game in an Al Crane auto lost control when a horse driven by Nils Swenson balked. The buggy smashed, Swenson was thrown to the ground and taken to Isaac Solberg’s farm. Swenson was en route to Garfield on a murder case and his prognosis was not learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Centerville
al Crane
University
Mitchell
Nils P. Swenson
Autoiste
Isaac Solberg
Swenson
Garfield
Trial Starts in McCook Court at Salem with 24 Cases
Circuit court for McCook convened in Salem with Judge J. W. Jones presiding. The docket lists 11 criminal and 13 civil cases, including a sensational damage suit by Mrs. Edgar Thompson against the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul railroad seeking redress for the death of her husband who was killed by a freight train and reportedly subjected to further mistreatment by a passenger locomotive crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
S. D
Circuit Court For McCook
Salem
J. W. Jones
Chicago, Milwaukee
State v Gipson: liquor access by club members tentatively dismissed
In Lincoln Nebraska on November 12 the state petition to settle whether a club may serve liquor to its members without a license failed temporarily. The Supreme Court held the case was not properly before it and dismissed the action, citing limits on deciding broad questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Gipson
Supreme’court
Porte Court
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