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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1904
Page
7
Reports from Mukden and Rome say Japanese forces under General Oku and General Yamato pressed the Russian front. General Samsonoff retreated after a sharp Japanese assault that routed Cossacks and forced partial abandonment of guns. Kuropatkin's right wing was said to be in retreat as of Oct 4.
St. Petersburg reports the police deny Vienna’s claim of an attempt to blow up the emperor’s train during his recent southern Russia visit. Officials say no such attack occurred and provide no evidence to support the Vienna report.
Russian war office reports Kuropatkin's army holds the line from Bentsia to Bentsia putze with Nodzu at Yentai hills Oku west of the railway. Outposts reach the Shakhe river fifteen miles from Mukden. Oyama remains with the fourth army now a small brigade for a left flank demonstration.
News from the far east reports a series of skirmishes on Kuropatkin s southern front with Japanese probing the Russian line. Mitchenko s Cossacks repelled each assault as Japan screens movements ahead of a probable week long advance.
Weather bureau weekly crop summary notes generally favorable temperatures for maturing corn, but frost injures in Wisconsin. Little rain in Missouri valley, heavy rains in New England, New York, Michigan, Red River basin, and southern plateau delaying crops. Drought persists in upper Ohio valley and mid Atlantic regions. corn prospects remain strong in Nebraska, Michigan, and eastern Kansas. Cutting progresses. spring wheat threshing delayed by Minnesota rains but advancing in the Dakotas.
The weekly crops and weather bureau report for Huron South Dakota cites warmer than normal conditions aiding threshing corn flax and potato harvest and range curing. Frost in Black Hills and east of the Missouri river risks immature corn but overall crops including oats barley rye flax and hay show good yields with winter rye and wheat sown in the southeast coming up well.
Des Moines reports a week with warmer weather and some rainfall. Ninety percent of corn is safely matured though an early frost before the 10th could harm about ten percent. drying weather is needed for cribbing. Timothy seed yields are unusually good, clover seed is light, pastures are excellent, and new seeding has progressed well. The 1904 crop season overall is described as favorable.
Oklahoma City report says seven of eight men on the wagon bridge between Lexington and Purcell were swept away by floodwaters as they fought to save the structure. Judge Hocker at Byers near Lexington confirms contact but lacks new details. Five named on the bridge include Wooliver, Purcell oil mill manager. Cliff Cooley, a boy from Purcell. Williams, Carne from near Lexington. and Will Taylor, a Lexington youth.
Henry C Payne postmaster general of the United States and Republican stalwart died at the Arlington hotel aged 63 after a week of heart trouble and declining strength. The notice cites a heart valve dilation as the cause and notes President Roosevelt learned of the death shortly before Payne passed away. Funeral plans call for services at St Johns Episcopal church in Washington and Milwaukee next, with burial aboard a presidential car en route.
Congressman Hepburn of Iowa leads the interstate and foreign commerce committee in Washington planning a Panama junket after the election. Sixteen of seventeen members will travel, using an army transport from a gulf port. Members pay their own expenses. Hepburn campaigns in Indiana Wisconsin Michigan and his district to end the race.
Wilkesbarre report details George Rosengrant selling his wife to her cousin Raymond Palmer for eight dollars in 1900. Four years later Rosengrant sues for divorce, claiming the agreement did not sever his ties to his first wife. The contract mentions a little girl included in the deal and cites mutual non-interference.
A large crowd attended New York State Day at the exposition with Governor Odell delivering the principal address at the New York pavilion. The event was noted for high interest and strong turnout amid the day’s celebrations.
In Topeka on October 4 1924 Russell county holds a crucial legislative contest between Republican Hall and Democrat Frank S Rockefeller cousin of John D Rockefeller. Rockefeller campaigns on an anti trust platform while seeking a seat in the lower chamber.
Dr Edward Everett Hale delivers a touching tribute to Senator George Wrisbie Hoar at his death in Worcester Massachusetts. The funeral follows a simple church service with in state viewing at city hall. Hoar is praised for unselfish, generous character and faith in humanity.
Connecticut state police led by Chief Man search East Glastonbury for John C. Whipple who wounded a neighbor and a police officer. Farmers guard barns and men arm themselves amid rumors of a cave hideout on Mott Hill. bloodhounds to be used if needed.
Washington reports a conspiracy aimed at sinking the battleship Connecticut after launch at the New York navy yard. Investigators found loosened plates near the keel and spikes in launching ways, with the ship leaking hours after launching, prompting secret service and navy probes.
Aden reports the Somali Mullah attacked the Ogadain, killing 600 tribesmen and capturing camels and sheep. The surge signals a major clash in the region with heavy losses and widespread displacement.
New York reports Standard Oil through affiliate National Transit plans a 1809 mile oil pipeline from Red Rock Creek Nation to Bayonne New Jersey. Kansas City and Chanute are early pumping points as Caney Caney tank capacity expands to 1,000,000 barrels.
General Corbin announced he will sail from San Francisco in October to assume supreme command in the Philippines after leaving New York. He defended his stance on allowing officers to marry, insisting marriage may be right under proper military conditions and should not hinder service.
A petition presented to President Roosevelt by BE D Morel calls for intervention in the Congo Free State in the interests of civilization. It was signed by widely known men and shows a roughly even split of signers between conservative and liberal parties in England.
In Arzila, Tangier region, the governor and father in law of former War Minister Wimenebhi was killed by local tribes in retaliation for imprisonments. The mob freed prisoners, killed many townspeople, triggering meat alarms and appeals for sultanate aid.
Washington reports Hugh Gurney third secretary at the British embassy may be recalled after his auto speed law incident in Lee Massachusetts. State and foreign offices deem the action injudicious and note the diplomat may be sent home with a permanent vacation despite potential exemptions.
Sir Mortimer Durand the British ambassador has received Loomis dispatch detailing Governor Bates’s letter in the Phelps Gurney affair. Durand wires Loomis to express thanks for the letter and to note Gurney’s regret at not conforming to motor speed regulations.
A massive flood inundates Trinidad Colorado with widespread damage. Bridges and rail lines are washed out, electric and gas service cut, and streets flooded as the Las Animas river overflows. Official losses top around a million dollars with many missing and commerce paralyzed.
A major blaze lit Telth avenue destroying a large meat packing and refrigeration complex. Loss estimates reach 250000 with key companies including Cudahy Pack, T A Wheeler, Canron Bros, and Hammond affected. Firefighters faced ammonia fumes and a fall incident as flames persisted into the day.
Littsburg October 1 Carnegie Steel issues a circular directing plant superintendents to hire women over 33 in certain departments and extend the age limit to 40 in others. The rule excludes laborers and affects many of the industry’s veteran steel workers. The move comes as plants resume in the Pittsburg area and returning workers confront the new policy restricting elderly men and older workers.
Mrs. Mary Landis, just married to the secretary of the first vice president of a Philadelphia railroad official, fell from the third story of her home during the honeymoon trip ending. She was adjusting a lace curtain when she lost her balance and died.
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