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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1901
Page
9
The New York court of appeals grants a new trial for Molyneux the murderer after years of legal battles in Mitchell. A lighter sentence or complete acquittal is possible if convicted again. This development follows previous lengthy delays and appeals.
President Roosevelt states he will accept the 1904 nomination if the people support him for three and a half more years, but rejects pandering to politicians. He now demands high moral character for public officers, delaying several appointments as a result.
Wednesday prayer meeting at the Baptist church discussed extending a call to Rev. Mr. Drewett of Canton for pastor duties. The congregation heard sermons and reports on his work, indicating strong support. If accepted, he would arrive soon while Canton Centre hopes to keep him. A guest sermon by Rev. Henderson at Sioux Falls College was also announced for next Sunday.
The South Dakota Methodist conference met for a week in Milbank with Bishop Foss presiding. Attendance from Mitchell reported a pleasant session and several appointments were made across the Mitchell district, including supply pastors and leaders at multiple towns.
Rev C E H Hager retained as presiding elder and Rev T H Youngman to serve Mitchell again. Dr Youngman praised for work at Dakota University and needs for new building. Rev F J Norton transferred to Aberdeen district Ashton. Rev W W Havers assigned to Geddes pastorate. Rev A E Carhart to Platte after years away from ministry.
John Reierson assistant superintendent of the Plankinton reform school pursued escapees who left the laundry window. Three boys were captured in town and returned to the school while two remained at large near the Milwaukee train. deputy sheriff joined the search but the fugitives were not found.
The week’s real estate transfers list numerous deeds recorded by J. E. Wells. Transfers include AJ Buss to Anton Oster, A A Boynton to Anton and Gerhard Wermers, Leonard M. Shearer to D E Braught, Nathen Noble to Lars Nielsen, Owen E Browne to Mary E Arland, Byron R Silverthorne to C E, George H Webb to Samuel, and many others across sections, townships, and ranges with prices noted, ranging from about 2000 to 5100 dollars.
Henry W. Pell of Princeton University, in his senior year, is a renowned gridiron figure in the east. Re-elected captain after a hard season, Pell hails from Brooklyn and is a Polytechnic Institute graduate.
Henry W Pell who played three table football in prep school has been named to help form the Princeton eleven This year Pell faced criticism for overcoaching last season He intends to rely mostly on professional coaches to develop the 1902 squad aiming to improve on the prior record.
The report covers Bosanquet's English amateur team to play in New Jersey, with Knickerbocker A C assuming financial responsibility for the match at Bergen Point, New Jersey. It also notes Max Wiley turning pro and challenging Hazlip, plus Percy Pyne setting an amateur golf record at Kebo Valley Links, Bar Harbor.
The Brooklyn players deny reports that four of them have been signed by American league clubs for next season. They say they have not been approached and have not signed any deals.
Mitchell Crude Oil Co officials report promising results from California wells. Wells No 3 and No 4 show substantial oil sands and deeper strata likely to yield larger production, stirring excitement that Midway district may be the state’s top oil field.
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