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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented editorial discusses proposed tax reform and the state tax commission. It notes the need for constitutional amendments, the commission's role, and potential legislative paths for adopting a blended taxation system including income and land taxes.
The piece discusses reader interest in the causes of war and global events. It notes daily news reports from Belgian fighting and German attacks, and mentions readers awaiting monthly magazines and holiday issues amid reports of mobilization and destruction.
A fragment notes an event in Deadwood with dates October 18 through 7 inclusive. The readable text lacks full clarity on participants or exact event type but indicates a scheduled activity involving boxing jabs or a jab event. Continuous numbering and venue details are incomplete.
In the County Court of Davison County South Dakota the estate of Emma Laurson deceased. Charles A Laurson petitions to be appointed administrator. A hearing is set for October 1 1914 at 10:00 AM in the Court Room Mitchell to determine if the petition should be granted.
Fifty years ago today Sept 30 John G Nicolay private secretary to President Lincoln was drafted a new District of Columbia enrollment and furnished a substitute. Twenty five years ago today four new jurors were seated for the trial of the Cronin murder making eight jurors in sessions covering one month.
The report notes repeated German assaults along the western wing on Tuesday, with French forces defending bayonet points and Allied troops holding their positions amid ongoing efforts to break through. Similar incidents described across the front show intense combat and steadfast defense by Allied forces.
New York reports that German spies remain in place after retreats to keep the invaders informed. Allied attempts to break German lines have been countered by a parallel German espionage network, extending a 200 mile front from Belgium toward the German border.
Paris reports claim Crown Prince Frederick William during the Marne battle used the chateau of Baroness de Baye near Champaubert Marne as his quarters and allegedly looted the Baroness’s art collections, according to Paris Temps.
Notice is given that in Davison County Court South Dakota Nellie Foley deceased a time and place are set for proving the will and for the application of Philip E Tobin for Letters Testimentary. The hearing will be October 16 1974 at Mitchell South Dakota. Any interested party may appear and contest the will. Witness Judge O C Thompson and Clerk S Cattrell seal.
The text describes a German loot incident where medals, old arms, rare vases, tapestries, and family treasures were stolen. French sources state the baroness and Temps report that the crown price was stomped on portraits of the Russian emperor and empress near the chapel of the chateau.
From Sir John French's headquarters the official press explains why Allies have not turned Germans after 18 days of fighting. It cites the difficulty of maneuvering around fortified flanks and the heavy cost of frontal assaults on fortified positions. The narrative notes intense operations on the right wing under General von Klack as British and French forces press difficult engagements.
The Temps prints excerpts from a French cavalry officer’s letter sharing grim wartime psychology. He says civilization frays in combat, meals and water become scarce, orders arrive with unclear overall plans, and battle is a deafening routine where fear and heroism blur into habit.
Washington dispatch reports U S Army General Staff officers deem German night attacks more terrifying than air raids. They note two night forces and daytime firing lines, with units shifting to new positions after darkness and sleep.
The article discusses evolving night attack tactics, noting Germans rely on nocturnal strikes aided by compasses and signals to disrupt French artillery. It compares Japanese and German approaches, cites need for trained troops and special instructions, and anticipates night operations shaping this war. It also mentions recruitment figures for England Scotland Ireland and Wales.
A Chicago Great Western train wreck near Waverly Iowa killed 15 people including South Dakotans Roy Fabian and others. Several injured, some seriously, as the engine and cars plunged after a bridge collapse.
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