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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital notes opposition by prohibitionists and reformists to filing fees for candidacy across offices from congressional to county. They argue fees undermine the primary's aim of open vote and party freedom, seeking court action to strike the fee provisions and spotlight reformers described as insurgents.
The insurgent paper claims the resolutions vote was close, alleging manipulation by the chair. It notes the insurgents failed to gain control, with a 44 to 30 chairman vote and the same split on the resolutions, arguing the claim of minority suppression is unfounded.
The Parker-Press Leader attacks free distribution by the Argus Leader while Sioux Falls Press and Aberdeen American are also sent free to discredit Governor Craword. Senator Kittred backs the press plan, arguing two insurgent papers go out free to amplify influence.
The article describes State Secretary Wipt arranging questions and training for insurgent delegates before the Hutchinson county convention to prevent mistakes at the county level. It notes a similar effort two years earlier when Wipt faced insurgent control at the state convention and adjusted tactics to secure renomination.
Democrats signal a boost for Andy Lee at June primaries as state and local conventions prepare to back the ex governor at the April state gathering and launch a full campaign push.
The Brookings Register condemns opposition to Philo Hall from Brookings while Sioux Falls Press works against Senator Kittredge and the Pierre Dakotan opposes Charles Burke. The piece notes the "home son" claim is unpopular and political newspapers push rival agendas across towns.
The article notes South Dakota rising population due to settlers from Iowa Illinois and Indiana. It highlights strong crop records over the past eight to ten years and asserts the 1907 poor year did not shake faith in the state. With decent rainfall and good soil, continued progress is expected.
The piece notes Governor Johnson of Minnesota struggling for Democratic support in the Northwest with North Dakota and South Dakota backing Bryan. It predicts Taft and Bryan will dominate national attention, arguing Roosevelt’s policies will be carried forward by Taft, while Bryan faces a tougher 1900 comparison due to Republican progress and party strength.
The Brookings Register details telegrams to Senator Kittredge and Secretary Taft expressing regret over Crawford's defeat and gratitude to supporters. Taft acknowledges progressive Republicans backing him and notes insurgent supporters shifting toward his camp before the Huron state central committee meeting.
Sympathy with Secretary Taft shifted when 1,000 veterans in Mitchell formed a Roosevelt Taft League and passed resolutions endorsing Taft. Insurgents then moved at the state central committee meeting to back Crawford for the senate, a move the secretary did not warmly approve of as it seemed out of place at that time.
H. B. Anderson CPA urges accurate nominating petitions for legislative and county offices under 1907 laws. He asks signers to file in time with the county auditor and offers help to ensure petitions meet legal standards.
A Glasgow lunatic asylum doctor escaped a boiling water trap by bravely feigning removal of his clothes to stall the killers. The man then shuttered the kitchen and secured the patients, at the cost of his life. The tale ends noting the doctor died mad shortly after the event.
A historical note explains Madagascar was misnamed by Marco Polo and Belhaim who added a fictitious island to the east coast. Portuguese captain Fernando Suarez realigned the name to St Lorenz in 1506, but by 1531 it was acknowledged there is only one island and the original Madagascar name returned.
A 1 a m Park Row scene shows a policeman and a sailor in conversation about the quayside. The sailor’s garbled plea for the keyside leads bystanders to speculate he is lunatic, while a high brow misinterprets the term as docks and directs the man toward the water front.
O W Coursey of Mitchell visited town on Tuesday. The Ladies Aid Society of M E church meets April 8 at Mrs C A Drake's home. About twenty youths surprised Lena and Roda Miller with music games and refreshments. Clyde Thompson of Corsica arrived from Reliance after a visit. Rev F E Stab left for Reliance Monday and will return by week’s end. Easter program planning continues plus a planned dance on April 21.
Elmer Alen and family of Mitchell visited at brother W. D. Allen's home in Loomis on Sunday. Geo. Bock sr. shipped a car load of sheep to Sioux City on Friday. James Barr of Wessington Springs joined his wife and son Dale in Loomis Friday, then returned home the same day. Mrs. Barr joined Gilfillan family to Sioux City for James L. Gilfillan funeral. Gee Huntly reports a child swallowed lye but did not choke.
The Badger town supervisors met Tuesday and appointed Bert Beaumont as treasurer after the previous pente man elected March 3 failed to qualify. W. J. Stearns qualified as justice of the peace and will perform a free wedding with a Plymouth Rock hen and rooster as a gift to the first couple married. Local movers report cargoes sent to Hermosa and notable community updates include illness, relocations, and bereavement among residents.
Riverside reports spring work by Harry Albee after Mitch ell study at Boyles Business College. W L Damon attended a teachers meeting in Alexandria. Revival meetings closed Tuesday. J K Knupp traveled to Mitchell Thursday. J S Daniels of Davis Daniels Co assisted invoicing yard for turnover to new farmer. Maud Lewis helps Wis Carson with house work. Manson township school board met Tuesday afternoon. Grace Greenacre visited S Kjelmyr over Sunday. Lizzie Watson visited W L Wallis Sunday. L Ellsworth started as salesman for Davis Daniels Co and family plans to visit Laverne MN. Knupp hopes to locate on a claim.
Spring term opens with many returning students and several departures. Raymond Smith leaves to teach in Spink County while Joan Stevens relocates to claim land across the river. Miss Robinson departs the faculty, replaced by Miss Taubman from Boston. Measles hit Laurence Todnem and Lucy Desmond, and Hurbe E. Smith addressed the student body at chapel.
Former Governor William O Connell Bradley, a Republican, elected U S senator from Kentucky as Democrats held a majority in the legislature. He will succeed James B McCreary with a March 4 1909 term start. Bradley is a Kentuckian lawyer aged sixty one, red headed with Irish blood.
Speaker Cannon returned to Washington from Danville Illinois with a laconic remark on the isthmian canal. He discussed the task with Lt Col George W Goethals and joked that if chairman he would cut the cable like Dewey at Manila and keep digging and damming to beat the band.
James Whitcomb Riley is greeted by many friends on his way to the publishers. He responds with a dry quip about the weather remark, saying the day has been spoken of very highly.
Lebbeus R. Wilfley, U S judge in Shanghai, faced charges pursued by Lorrin Andrews for impeachment. President Roosevelt and Secretary Root exonerated him. The dispute noted disbarment of American lawyers while allowing foreign counsel, with Wilfley a Yale-educated Democrat from St. Louis.
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