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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
William Trumpeter and his son were brought to the county seat for preliminary hearing after detective Joe Lafor linked them to the murder of Albert Gordon, a sheep man killed near Edgemont last month.
Preliminary plans are under way for the third annual council of the sixth missionary department of the Episcopal Church to be held in Sioux Falls October 10 to 12. Delegates will include 12 bishops with nearly all South Dakota clergy expected. presiding Bishop Daniel Sylvester Tuttle will attend. Bishop William Hobart Hare will travel from Atlantic City to be present.
William Jack of this place keeps a cigar from September 13 last year with ashes still clinging to the stub. He smoked it to ash and, after a year on a shelf, the ashes remain unmoved. The cigar has become a curiosity as the ash and stub appear petrified and inseparable.
New York reports a man, believed to be J Elmer White, who had checks drawn on South Dakota banks, killed himself in Jersey City five minutes after police arrested him at Richmond Virginia authorities request. A woman traveling with him mournfully witnessed the death.
Sheriff Plotner exposed Henry Bytwork pouring whisky through a funnel drawn from an old newspaper to prisoners in the county jail. Bytwork admitted furnishing liquor and received the maximum sentence of 15 days.
Mrs. R. W. Stephenson of Bristol heard intruders and screamed for help. Neighbor J. O. Gallander rushed to aid, causing burglars to flee. One suspect was found hiding in a coal shed and jailed for trial. the other escaped.
Centerville South Carolina September 24 a damage suit by Alan Bogue Jr over an assault by T S Gunderson before the last general election ended in a verdict for 750 dollars against the plaintiff who asked 2000 dollars. It is understood the case will be appealed.
On September 24 Gregory S D reports that applicants for Tripp county unentered lands will form a single line at the October 1 filing and receive record numbers in order of arrival, after which they may disperse and file as their numbers are called.
In Gettysburg South Dakota on September 24 Mrs. Anna Bennett daughter of Mrs. Carl Sevendind died in a house fire started by an attempt to ignite kerosene. An explosion occurred during the attempt and Bennett was enveloped in flames and died shortly after.
Doane Robinson of the history department reports state school census data indicating a total population of 525,794 for South Dakota and a school population of 160,526, up 7,680 from last year. Principal towns list Aberdeen 7908, Brookings 2955, Deadwood 4557, Huron 5114, Lead 7964, Mitchell 6822, Pierre 3661, Sioux Falls 11644, Rapid City 2949, Watertown 7366, Yankton 2879, with Watertown posting the largest gain and several towns showing declines. Aberdeen and Leach vie for second place.
Brentford South Dakota September 24 Burglars entered the store of B A Estey Company and carried away goods valued at 60 dollars There is no crew This is the third robbery at the Estey store in two years
Joseph Solack, 55, a prominent Codington county farmer, was killed instantly on his Summit area farm when a bolt of lightning struck him while he stood atop a separator. No others on the threshing crew were injured. The tragedy occurred yesterday afternoon in the fields near Summit, Watertown, South Dakota.
Aberdeen South Dakota September 24 A Milwaukee rail road fireman M M Davis visiting from Burns City Indiana was struck by a switch engine in the yard. His right arm was severed above the elbow and his scalp severely cut but doctors expect eventual recovery.
Madrid reports from September 20 and 21 clashes near Taxdir where 5,500 Moors including 1,500 cavalry attacked six miles of front. Spanish forces under General Tovar repelled the assault and routed the attackers, leaving about 400 Moors dead. Spanish troops under General Orozco occupy Aograz.
The Columbian congress debated the extraordinary session and will likely reject the tripartite treaty among America Panama and Colombia as well as its declaration of independence.
In St Johns on September 30 the arctic vessel Jeanie arrives with Harry Whitney aboard. Whitney testifies Cook reached the pole before Peary and describes Cook's complaints about Peary, the stores and instructions given to Murphy, and Whitney's role in handling Cook's instruments and musk ox hunting after Cook departed north.
Former California governor Pardee and Gifford Pinchot returned from San Clemente Island and discussed Taft’s letter exonerating Secretary Ballinger. Pardee cited copies showing Ballinger approved restoring over 4,000,000 acres to entry and that the reclamation service opposed it until pressured by Ballinger.
New Haven telegrams report Commander Peary withholding Frederick Cook instruments and records aboard the Roosevelt to counter Cook's claim to the North Pole. Harry Whitney notes Peary plans a forthcoming statement disputing Cook’s evidence.
Albucemas Morocco Sept 30 fires light the coast as Spanish batteries silence Moorish artillery and infantry drive Moors from their positions amid ongoing fighting.
The war office reports complete success in Morocco with Nador and Zealan occupied. Fierce fighting at Zealan as Spanish forces close the Guruga ring. King Amas sought surrender terms before General Marina, with Moors believed ready to submit. The conflict, ongoing since July, threatens Spain’s Maura government but gains support from the upper classes.
Dr Haldane Cleminson charged with the murder of his wife had his case continued as defense plans were not completed. A continuance until the October term of court was granted in Chicago.
Six stock train victims killed and about a dozen hurt when a Panhandle passenger train crashed into a stock train at Twelfth and Rockwell in Chicago. Four cars telescoped and burned. Identified dead include H. Potter Dion Lake Don Schlanger W. J. Stevens Jacob Motz Fred Koch John Postle. Injured listed at Monroe Street Hospital include E F Buckley E H Egge Mark McDonald Peter Johnson H F Black Harmon Wirth D M Hamilton.
Envoys of seven nations with warships and delegates from others attended a formal reception at the Metropolitan Opera House under the Hudson Fulton commission. Notable figures included Mrs. Julia Ward Howe, Admiral Sir Edward Seymour, M. Jean Gaston Darboux, Rear Admiral Seaton Schroeder, Contre-Admiral Lepard, Youssef Zia Pasha, Prince Kuni, Governor Charles Hughes, Grand Admiral von Koester, and Vice Admiral di Brochetti. The event featured 40 foreign representatives and was attended by many officials and family members. boxes were filled with visiting dignitaries’ wives and relatives.
In Chicago at York Road and Lycoming Street a masked highwayman robbed a saloon last night. One man, James Quinn, proprietor’s son, died after a gunshot to the abdomen for not yielding quickly. Two customers were wounded and hospitalized. the killer escaped.
A five mile historical pageant along Central Park West and Fifth Avenue showcased 54 floats with 300 artisans and 20 000 costumed participants depicting Indian Dutch colonial and modern eras. The cost was 300000 with seats priced 1 to 5 and a vast reviewing stand on Fifth Avenue.
Mason City reports the home of John Baumgardner in Garner burned Sunday with losses estimated at 6000 and 1600 insured. Aberdeen notes E B Mott, a Columbia farmer, robbed of 40 dollars by three armed men after marketing wheat. Fort Madison records a convict Buckworth escaping from the state farm while serving a 15 year sentence. Yankton mentions National Guards at Le Beau for Cheyenne and Standing Rock reservations. Vermillion notes James Otterress appointed deputy food inspector under A N Cook. Aberdeen lists Supreme Judge McCoy moving to Pierre to reside there.
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