Not Guilty Verdict In Stevens Second Trial
Attorneys argued the evidence as four speakers pressed the case before a large audience. The jury returned a not guilty verdict after fourteen hours of deliberation, with Judge Jones delivering a careful charge and reflecting on the prior conviction. Fred L. Stevens won his case against the state in the second trial.
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Fred L. Stevens
Stevens
J. L. Hannett
Aiken
A. EB. Hitchcock
N. C. Preston
Preston
Judge Jones
Jones
Verdict Reached Amid Strain as Wife Stands By
The bank witness spoke of strain in the defendant to the jury. Mrs Stevens, wife of the defendant, arrived from Plankinton and rejoiced at the verdict. She has supported her husband throughout the trial and his comfort. The other two indictments are unlikely to be pursued and may be dismissed.
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Stevens
Plankinton
Evidence in Stevens Case Displays Bank Receivership Details
The Stevens trial heard from O P Auld, receiver of the defunct bank, about assets and prospects. Testimony covered assets of 18044.13 over three years ten months, notes of doubtful value, Main Street property valued at 300, and land worth 800 at failure. Public Examiner Heminway corroborated bank statements. defense rested after Branson quantified assets 56654.22 liabilities 88774.75. Salem note: Dr. Nicholson and 12-13 students visited the M E church. 243 students enrolled at Dakota University with bright prospects for South Dakota.
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O. P
Auld
Stevens
Nolan
Preston & Hannett
Ife
Main Street
Plankinton
Wayne Mason
Mike Gales
Maud Howard
Miss Howard
J. L. Hannett
HA. P. Beckwith
Elk Point
Beckwith
First National Bank
Fred Stevens
First National
Bank of Plankinton
Heminway
Maris Taylor
Public Examiner
J. D. Stemnler
Steves
O. L. Branson
Branson
Aiken
Jones
Salem
Nicholson
Dakota University
Mitchell
M. E. Church
Ile
South Dakota
Not Guilty Verdict for Fred L. Stevens
Judge Jones presided as the Mitchell jury returned a not guilty verdict at 10 o'clock Saturday. Foreman Geo A. Thomas presented the verdict to Clerk Cattrell, finding defendant Fred L. Stevens not guilty as charged. Stevens showed relief and faintness at the ruling amid a generally sympathetic reaction and discussion of the case’s four year toll.
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Jones
Mitchell
Court House
Geo. A. Thomas
Cattrell
Fred L. Stevens
Stevens
Thas
Mitchell Edges Morningside in Close 6–5 Football Battle
Mitchell won a hard fought 6 to 5 football game over Morningside on Saturday afternoon at Mitchell’s home grounds. Gregory scored the first touchdown and kicked the extra point as Mitchell led 6–0 at half. Morningside answered with a second half touchdown and failed to convert, final score 6–5. The contest featured punting, end runs, and strong defense from both sides, with coach reactions praising Mitchell’s improved form and Morningside’s skilled play. The win marked a decisive season payoff for Mitchell as plans for a Thanksgiving game with Grand Forks teams emerged in nearby discussions.
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Mitchell
Morningside
Methodist
Jack Levings
Frisbee
Yankton
Gregory
Mitchell Morningside
Sweeley
Michigan
Markle
Grand Forks
Vermillion
Tragic deaths in Sioux Falls involve Dr George and W Dockstader
Funeral services for Dr Egbert George and W C Dockstader, both Masons, were held after a verdict that Dockstader died by gas inhalation. George died of natural causes. Mrs Dockstader, daughter of the doctor, found a gas jet partly turned on and helped vent the room. Two life insurance policies, each for 5000 dollars, list Mrs Dockstader as beneficiary.
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Sioux Falls
Egbert George
W. C. Dockstader
George
Dockstader
Traveling salesmen praised at Mitchell corn palace event
The October Commercial News recounts the September 26 traveling men day at Mitchell's corn palace. E J Mannix lauds the well organized hosting by local committees, the alcohol free lunch, fine coffee and sandwiches, and the warm welcome by Mayor Geo A Silsby. Delegations from Iluron, Sioux Falls, and Sioux City attended.
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Commercial News of
Sioux Falls
Corn Palace
E. J. Mannix
Saurday
Mitchell Corn Palace
Mitchell
Mitchell Club
Geo. A. Silsby
Knights of the Grip
Mr. Silsby
Chas. K. Barrows
Joe Morrow
Iluron
Sioux City
Only One in the Union Buffalo Hunt Near Pierre
The Tyndall Tribune notes a buffalo hunt near Pierre, the state capital, claiming Pierre is the only capital in the union offering buffalo hunts in its suburbs. It remarks on bison still existing near a densely settled area despite civilization.
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Tyndall Tribune
Pierre
Union
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