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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1911
Page
4
The piece discusses New York influence in national affairs, criticizes Tam many allies like O Gorman and Mann, and questions the Republican Party's direction. It notes O Gorman's long tribute to Tammany and Mann's insurgent stance on print-paper tariffs, framing 1912 prospects.
The piece discusses Democratic control of the House and prior cycles, noting 1893 as a rare dual control period with a Democratic executive. It argues Democrats would use power for political ends, critiques tariff policy, and mentions delegates to an International Mothers Congress from South Dakota.
Carter H. Harrison defeats Charles E. Merriam by 17,832 votes in a Democratic landslide that expands city council majorities. Merriam concedes at 6:30 p.m. amid analysis that Merriam failed to win the silk stocking wards and college vote while Harrison capitalized on his eight years in office and a 70 cent gas pledge.
S B Young resigns after ten years leading the South Dakota State Training School at Plankinton. The board of charities and corrections accepts the resignation to take effect September 1 1911. A R Schlosser of Sioux Falls is chosen successor. Young praises dedicated staff and the institution’s harmony.
The census bureau will dispatch special agents to Fort Smith Arkansas Seattle Washington Tacoma Washington Helena Montana to probe census padding by enumerators and private firms. Prosecutions will follow before federal grand juries if evidence is secured.
A. T. McGovern & Sons advertise today with half page emphasis on ladies coats suits and dresses. Mr McGovern invites ladies to visit his store to inspect the bargains and see prices he believes will attract female shoppers.
A government letter notes gratitude for the state board's choice of Mr Schlosser as the successor to lead the State Training School and expresses confidence in his earnest efforts to train the boys and girls committed to the institution.
In Lisbon South Dakota Mr Strand blasts grounds for summer work as Albert Stevens digs nearby. Elsie Jenks recovers from a broken arm while Gerald Wilson returns home. A daughter was born to C C Wheeler on March 30. Emma McClintock closes a term of school praised for treats. Art Gardner improves after illness. Ed Walton family visits Wheeler's home. Mitchell resident seen in town.
A marriage was quietly conducted in Yankton on March 29 uniting Miss Daisy Mabel Hackett of Wakonda and Mr Lovell Boody Rearick of Letcher with Judge S A Boyles presiding. The couple will reside in Letcher at the house of Mrs. Joe Mason, recently purchased by Rearick.
Mrs. Will Phillips filed a warrant charging abuse against her husband. Marshall Samis jailed him overnight, and Justice Merril fined Billy $50 and sent him to Woonsocket for 30 days. Chas Cook and Wm Welch jailed for drunkenness fined $5 plus about $7 costs each.
The next regular examination for 2nd 3rd and Primary certificates will be held at the Courthouse Mitchell on Thursday and Friday April 27 and 28 1911. GC. E. Browne Co Superintendent Schools.
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