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30 Sep 1904
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Mitchell Capital in Mitchell, South Dakota
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
1
Unusual Weather Caps Jim Valley Harvest Boom
Unusually warm weather over five days in the Jim River valley keeps frost at bay. Corn is beyond frost, yielding an estimated 45 to 60 bushels per acre. Millet and hay are exceptional, potatoes large and in demand from nearby buyers for eastern markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huroyv
South Dakota crop shows record corn palace display
Mitchell South Dakota reports the county’s corn palace exhibits surpass previous records as evidence of a strong crop year. Wheat suffered minor rust but not seriously. overall crop averages match last year. Jim River valley rainfall stayed above normal during four growing months, and frosts were light, leaving corn largely safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Mitchell
S. D
Corn Palace
Jim River
Tina
Davison Colnty
Orrin Folger Dies in Accident Near Waverly S D
Orrin Folger aged 18 in South Dakota near Waverly was hunting chickens when he slipped on a bank. His gun discharged, the shot struck his left shoulder and followed a downward path. He crawled to a nearby taro house for help, but physicians say recovery seems almost impossible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin Folger
Waverly
S. D. Watertown
Orrin Wolzer
A. Polger
Wis
Postoflice
Watertown
Infantry Plans Museum in Pierre Why Not Memorial for First South Dakota
The State Historical Society at the state house in Pierre sets aside a room for a memorial museum to the First South Dakota volunteer regiment. It seeks relics and photographs from veterans, asking all members to contribute personal items and ensuring the unit’s history is preserved for future generations. The society has mailed donation cards and hopes absent recipients will respond to this public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. 10
State Historical Society
State House
South Dakota
Hodson
Tirst
Post Office Moves to New Government Building in Aberdeen
Aberdeen dispatch reports the post office opening in the new government building with 554 lock boxes and new money order procedures. A Minneapolis visitor sent the first mail from the new office, while internal revenue offices remain in the old setup until November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen D
J. B. Hoyt
Minneapolis
Tacoma
Wash
Internal Revenue
Wreck on Iron Mountain Railway Injures Thirty-One
Spreading rails caused a wreck on the St Louis Iron Mountain and Southern near Vulcan Missouri 125 miles from St Louis injuring 31 people six seriously The Hot Springs special train left St Louis about twelve hours earlier Heavy rains blamed for the incident Cars left the rails and overturned A relief train moved injured to hospitals or homes physicians later said none were expected to die
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Iron Mountain and Southern
Vulcan
Hot Springs
Pat Martin
Pocahontas
Ark
W. W. Strothers
de Arc
S. S. Baker
Lafayette
W. R. Michaels
Little Trock
Tee H. H. Bill
Little Rock
Iron Mountain
Indictments Plummet in Naturalization Corruption Case
New York indictments rise as 260 offenders face arraignment for naturalization law violations at a special circuit court session. An additional 148 indictments were issued. Only 150 defendants pled. sentences were suspended in most cases. U S District Attorney Marx reported 1400 citizenship certificates irregularly obtained surrendered in the prior thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Criminal Branch
United States Circuit Court
United States
Marx
Murder of Americans sparks Mexican sentences
In Boston, William T. Way was informed that Mexican authorities have sentenced those involved in the July 19 murder of Way’s associate Clarence Way and another American, Latimer. Francisco Gastro faces death. Mermolao Voz, alcalde of Aguacaldene del Vaca, receives ten months’ imprisonment and 500 pesos fine. Fidelio Carrasco eight months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
William T. Way
Herbert H. D. Pierce
Fidelio Carrasco
Messrs. Way and
Latimer
Slugging and Robbery Endanger Douglas Stocksman
Omaha Nebraska September 29 George Johnson a negro robbed Robert Clements a Douglas Wyoming stocksman of his watch and 14 dollars after injuring him with a revolver used as a club on the head The assault left Clements unconscious with a fractured skull He was moved to a hospital and identified Johnson who lured him to Nort ieth Street The suspect was arrested in an Omaha saloon and jailed at South Omaha awaiting fate as Clements cannot recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Jack Lytle
Omaha
Neb
George Johnson
Robert Clements
Douglas
Wyo
Clements
South Omaha
Ys Johnson
Nortieth
Johnson
Roosevelt Letter Opens North Dakota Irrigation Congress
Mandan, Sept 29. A letter from President Roosevelt read at the opening of the North Dakota irrigation congress expresses regret at his absence and emphasizes his strong support for national aid to irrigation. He notes the importance of irrigating plains rivers for the country’s future and praises the law inaugurating the system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mandan
North Dakota
N. D
Roosevelt
North Dakota Irrigation Congress
Great Plains
Rocky Mountains
Baltic Robbers Hit Town stores and depot in spree
Sioux Falls reports Baltic suffered a night raid by robbers. J Questad store lost clothing and furnishing goods and cash. Milwaukee Railroad depot also burglarized with a small cash haul and unknown express package value. Robbers escaped via back door. several hoboes seen in town before the crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Alls
S. B
Baltic
Sioux Walls
J. Questad
Milwaukee Railroad Company
Teachers Examinations and Wages Report Across South Dakota
The county superintendent reports 1671 exam applications for state and grade certificates with 776 passes. Wages for teachers rose over four years ending 1901 to 1904, female teachers averaging 32.66 monthly in 1904. In Aberdeen football, Northern Normal and Britton meet in a 1 to 5 Britton victory, Redfield and Aberdeen high schools score 4 to 5. Corn outlook in northern South Dakota favorable, early frost history cited, seeds from northern varieties shield crops from frost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
S. D
Pierre
Hanson County
Aberdeen
Northern Normal and Industrial
Britton High School
Sun
Britton
Thorpe
Minnesota University
Redfield
Aberdeen Hgh
Redfield High School
Central Fair a Success in 1904 South Dakota
The 1904 Central South Dakota fair at Huron last week drew eastern visitors and praise. Hughes and Maulk counties earned premiums for exceptional agricultural exhibits, with cattle and horses showing better habits than typically seen at eastern fairs. Management reports strong results and exhibitors had no complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Fair
Huron
Central South Dakota
Hughes
Maulk
Meir
Weather threatens corn crop in frost prone regions
The weekly crop report notes unusually low temperatures last week east of the Rockies with heavy frosts on the 21st to 23rd in New England and the middle Atlantic. Rainfall varied, damaging the southern Pacific coast yet delaying harvests in Minnesota and North Dakota. Overall corn in the west and central states matures with limited frost risk, while Indiana and Ohio face frost dangers and delayed spring wheat harvests in the north.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountains
New England
Middle Atlantic States
Lake Region
Minnesota
Dakotas
Gulf States
Oklahoma
Pacific Coast
Ilinois
Indiana
Michigan
Iowa
Missouri
North Dakota
Mississippi
Kansas
Nebraska
Mississippi River
Ohio
Mississipni
Iowa crop conditions amid intermittent temperatures
Des Moines reports this week notes intermittent temperatures across Iowa with near normal averages. The frost line reached on the 1st but cloud cover spared immature crops. Wind and hail on the 19th caused some damage in a limited area while corn shows unusual variability. about three quarters of planted area is safely progressing toward maturity with warm, dry spells aiding field work and harvesting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Glass plants to reopen after five month pause
Pittsburg Sept 29 Preparations are under way to resume operations at window glass factories nationwide after nearly five months of shutdown Within thirty days thousands of skilled workers and helpers who have been idle since spring will return to work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hat of Col. John S. Mosby Racing Back to Owner
A campaign hat worn by Confederate cavalryman Colonel John S. Mosby, lost after his 1864 Virginia shooting, has lay long in a northern home and is now set to be returned to Mosby’s family. A New York woman has kept it for decades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Johns. Mosby
New York Cavalry
Virginia
Train Derailment Injures Twenty Near Vulcan Missouri
A southbound St. Louis and Iron Mountain passenger train derailed today near Vulcan Missouri about 125 miles from St. Louis. The wreck involved the baggage car hair car coach and sleeper. Twenty people were injured none seriously. A wrecking train with physicians has departed St. Louis to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Iron Mountain
Hot Springs
Ark
Vulcan
Siegel Divorce Awarded Alimony in Sioux Falls Case
Aberdeen South Dakota September 27 Judge McCoy held hearing in the divorce case of Mrs Amelia Siegel of New York against Herman Siegel of Sioux Falls. The judge awarded Mrs Siegel $100 and $25 monthly alimony and ordered Siegel to pay the suit costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
MeCoy
Amelia Siegel
New York
Herman Siegel
Sioux Falls
Indicted in Federal Court in Helena Montana
United States grand jury returns indictments against former Mayor Edwards, ex Chief of Police Travis and Sam Goodman for third degree assault on George Irman, receiver in the land office. They were released on bail in a graft case tied to two Republican factions and a later quarrel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helena
Mont
United States
Grand Jury
Edwards
Travis
Sam Goodman
Creorge Irman
Wreeman
Japanese diet and water use linked to strength and health
The British Medical Journal notes that Japanese belief in physical strength arises from a plain diet and jiu jitsu training. Water use is emphasized for health, with claims that liberal consumption prevents disease. Meats are scarce, and high water intake may explain immunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Catholic Jubilee in Rome Preparations Underway
Rome September 27 The Vatican is preparing to celebrate the jubilee of the immaculate conception. Bishops from across the Catholic world including several Americans will attend the event, signaling a landmark religious gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
Chicago Plants Resume Work Amid Union Standoff
Chicago reports two major manufacturers, Pullman and International Harvester, reopen after idleness with unions ignored. About 2000 former workers will be rehired in the repair departments at 10 to 20 percent lower wages than before the shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman Company
International Harvester Company
School Man Kills Himself In Philadelphia
Edgar W. Manning a German professor at Central High School Philadelphia ended his life by shooting himself last night. The motive is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Edgar W. Manning
Central High School
State Food Commission condemns widespread food adulteration
Aberdeen Sept 24 Professor James H Shepard of the South Dakota Agricultural College, chemist for the state food and dairy commission, reports that in 218 vinegar samples over two thirds were adulterated, 76 syrups and honey with 41 adulterated, 28 tomato catsups with 21 condemned, 53 miscellaneous foods with 23 condemned, and 121 canned goods with 41 condemned. Officers urge expanded powers and appropriations to curb fraud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S 1
Proelesso
James H. Shepard
South Dakota Agricultural College
Brookings
State Food and Dairy Commission
P. Sherwood
Shepard
Commissi Sherwood
Standard Oil to Begin Testimony in South Dakota Oil Law Case
In Chicago Frank J. Adams private secretary to Judge Carland said Standard Oil may start testimony next week in its suit against South Dakota challenging the state oil inspection law. Testimony will be heard in Illinois South Dakota New York Ohio and must be submitted by November 1. The case could be lengthy, similar to a seven year Indiana action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C
Chicago
Frank J. Adams
Carland
United States Court
Standard Oil Company
South Dakota
Mr. Adams
Illnois
J. Alton Brooks
New York
H. Daughery
Ohio
Ilinois
Carlind
Indiana
Fireman Gustafson Killed In Train Accident
Emil Gustafson fireman of the Great Northern Railway died after a yard accident at Garretson when the engine tender coupling broke and he was drawn under wheels. He, 27, was unmarried and died en route to Sioux Falls hospital. The body was to be sent to Center Kai for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Paris
S. 1
Emil Gustifson
Great Northern
Hone
Cli Center
Kai
Receiver Appointed for General Metals Company
United States District Judge Holt has named a receiver for the General Metals company of New York City. The firm claimed capital of 1,500,000 and ran large plants for reducing gold ore to bullion at Colorado City Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
United States
Holt
General Metals Company
Colorado City
Colo
Washington Wheat Ships to Duluth in Record Shipments
Duluth Minn Sept 29 Three million bushels of wheat will pass through Duluth from Washington state and travel down the lakes by boat before navigation closes. Three thousand cars will be needed to haul the cereal tying up that much rolling stock never before employed as Washington wheat has rarely come east.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Washington
Cortelyou's Teacher Reported Dying in Hempstead
New York Sept. 29 Mrs Ephraim Hinds the first teacher of Chairman George B Cortelyou of the republican national committee and who guided him to study stenography has been stricken with apoplexy and is dying at her Hempstead home Her daughter Mrs Cortelyou has hurried to the bedside from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ephraim Hinds
George B. Cortelyou
Republican National Committee
Hempstead
Cortelyou
Washington
British destroyer Chamois sunk in Mediterranean incident
London report says the British torpedo boat destroyer Chamois was lost off Cephalons in the Mediterranean after a propeller blade detached, piercing the hull. All hands were saved despite the vessel sinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
London
Cephalons
Chamots
International Pure Food Congress Opens in St Louis
Representatives from thirty three states and eight foreign governments attend the second day in St Louis at the Big Fair session of the International Pure Food congress. Delegates hear reviews of food inspection abroad and a conference with fruit and vegetable dealers on the use of antiseptics and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Venezuelan heir kills himself after cafe rejection
In New York on September 27, Carlo Fredriques von Bautz, a wealthy Venezuelan, shot himself in his hotel apartment after a young woman he adored refused to acknowledge him in a fashionable cafe. Police reported no other injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Carlo Fredriques von Bauditz
Madicott
Watson speaks in Jackson after fever confinement
Jackson Mississippi September 27 Thomas FB Watson populist candidate for president addressed a gathering here today following a twelve hour bed confinement due to a fever. The visit underscores his campaign reach as he recovers and continues to tour the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Miss
Thomas FB. Watson
Sioux City Markets Report Wide Range Prices for Livestock
Sioux City markets show cattle and hogs trading mixed with lower overall tones. Cattle receipts stretch across heavy and milked grades. hogs trend down toward the mid fives, while sheep and lambs hold firmer bids. regional quotes pass along in brief daily recaps from Sioux City and South Omaha.
Grain and Provisions Market Report Chicago Sept
Cash quotations reported for grain and provisions with mixed pricing across cereals seeds and meats. Wheat varies by grade from No 2 spring to No 3 while corn oats rye and barley show broad ranges. provisions show pork lard and white whiskey prices with butter cheese and eggs at steady to firm levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sept
Minneapolis grain prices at market close
Minneapolis reports cash grain prices with assorted futures and arrival figures. Wheat prices range from No 1 hard at 1.18 and No 1 northern around 1.15 to arrive 1.16, through No 3 at 1.04. Corn No 3 yellow 48 to 44 cents, oats No 3 white 23 to 24 cents, rye about 4 to Hz, flax cash 1.16 and barley 34 to 48 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
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First South Dakota
Roger Campbell
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Iron Mountain and Southern Railroad
Vulcan, Mo
Wyoming
J. Frost
GLASS
St. Louis and
Iron Mountain Railroad
Pullman Car Works
Harvester Plant
State Commission
General Metals Company of
Jim Hill
Pure Food Congress
Watson
Sioux City
Eatly
Strow Westna
Wwethers
Cormmon
Stock Lambs
Kansas City
Grain Markets
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