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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1914
Page
2
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The Interstate Commerce Commission faces railroad rate hikes as Eastern lines resist, while a new federal bank system advances. President Smith of New York Central testifies on profits, and a committee sets eight to twelve reserve banks with cities like Dallas Richmond Atlanta and Cleveland chosen for regional service.
The closing South Dakota contest rewarded broad support and early voters, while limiting final surge votes to keep the race fair. The paper praises advertisers’ growing subscriptions and the contest’s honest conduct, noting improvements in fairness and appreciation for contestants and readers. The piece also discusses national politics around President Wilson and a Senate dispute over Winthrop Daniels, and ends with Douglas County Merchants Association forming in Armour.
Mystery surrounds the death of Miss Louisa Schmidt 16 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Schmidt on a Trutchinson county farm. She ended her life by shooting herself with a shotgun after loading and cocking the weapon and pressing the trigger with a curtain rod. A frod was found near the bed indicating a possible struggle or struggle before death.
The filing lists associations and incorporators including WH Hewitt James Hanskutt H W Loeffler F G Floete Lawrence Boylan and others from Ar mour Corsica Harrison and Delmont. Also filed for the Mid West Live Stack fe Realty Company with offices above Sioux City and capital of AOLO00.
Dr May or J Knapp of Sisseton addressed a large audience at the Commercial Club rooms Friday evening on the municipal saloon plan. He outlined financial and moral aspects noting eight months revenue to the city totaling 12 841.00 and stressing the saloon manager's good reputation and co operation with the city to curb drunkenness and crime.
The article describes a girl found dead at home with her father away, mother in the garden, and brothers distant. No note explains her distress, and parents and friends are puzzled by the tragedy as the cause remains unclear.
Keen competition between two justices of the peace in Spirit Mowund township near Wakonda drives a bidding war to perform marriage ceremonies free of charge. Each offers chickens and eggs as incentives to attract couples, prompting local clergymen to worry about lost prestige.
Paris society splits into pro and anti slash skirt camps led by the Duchess De Maille and Duchess De La Roche foucauld. An anti slash movement hires a secretary to push for banning skimpy corsage while proponents defend wide dresses for dancing. Dressmakers dismiss the campaign as belated.
The rebel commander led rapid assaults through Mapimi Noe and Sacramento before striking Lerdo Gomez Palacio and Torreon. Federals suffered heavy losses as Villa’s forces routed divisions, with many killed or forced to flee toward the south.
Mitchell motor dealers plan two afternoons of auto races at Kitchcock Park in June with about 3000 dollars in purses. The schedule awaits a definite date. Expected top drivers from across the region may compete along with factory racing models in stock car events.
Mrs L H Raber performed a solo organ program at the Congre gational edifice supported by a city quartet of Mrs W G Brackett Mrs J A Erler Mrs Samuel Weir and Mrs R C Raines The program included two original organ pieces by Raber and favored audience with lyrical pieces from Schubert Mendelssohn and others The ensemble offered several well regarded vocal numbers to accompany the organ selections
The March precipitation in South Dakota was below normal at 0.27 inches against a 0.99 inch norm. 1918 had 1.24 inches while 1919 had 0.1 inch, the lowest in 32 years. The heaviest rain, 0.20 inches, fell on the 31st. average wind speed was 11.8 mph. The warmest day was March 15 at 72 degrees and the month averaged 31 degrees, 5 above normal.
Rev M T Monahan denounced drunkenness as the greatest sin,描 depicting a drunkard's home harms and evils in a stirring Holy Family mission sermon. He warned the church supports temperance but offered no liquor regulation solution. A separate legal notice reports a quarter million dollar damage suit against the East St Louis National Stock Yards livestock exchange filed in circuit court.
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