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Rates listed for subscriptions: one year priced at 1.00 dollars, six months at 75 cents, three months at 40 cents, all payable in advance. W. R. Ronald serves as editor and manager.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1912
Page
2
Rates listed for subscriptions: one year priced at 1.00 dollars, six months at 75 cents, three months at 40 cents, all payable in advance. W. R. Ronald serves as editor and manager.
The Republican notes Branson’s long standing support for progressive reforms in South Dakota. His campaign emphasizes popular government, end of boss rule, anti trust measures including penalties for heads, tariff revision, and public election of senators, aiming to align with the party’s creed and uphold humane government.
The Titanic disaster reveals noble humanity as rich and powerful join in unselfish acts to save others. Millionaires stay behind while workers’ wives gain lifeboat seats, underscoring a universal value of courage over wealth. The White Star Line faces public anger for delaying tragedy details and limiting lifeboats.
The piece critiques northern indifference to southern disenfranchisement and coalitions around Joe Ballard, a black former official, contrasting Mississippi Taft support with South Dakota delegation. It endorses O. L. Branson for Congress, praising his citizenship, loyalty, and personable nature as described by local supporters from Mitchell and Davison counties.
Major Archie Butt military aide to President Taft rose above a social role during the Titanic disaster. He helped place women into lifeboats, smiling bravely as he faced his fate. Marie Young recalls Butt guiding her to a boat and shielding her with blankets.
The New York World argues the Titanic disaster highlights a systemic danger in rapid travel. It notes public demand for speed drives rail and sea services, while urging a shift toward safer pacing and time investment to protect lives.
In Pierre South Dakota the socialist party cannot be placed on the primary ballot due to past filing failures and the state laws recognizing only party and independent candidates. The two earlier missteps left the group out of party alignments, and current rules lack provisions for forming a new party list on the ballot at any time.
Belle Fourche hosts the second annual auto meet July 3 4 5 with a mammoth Independence Day celebration. The endurance run from Sioux Falls to Belle Fourche July 4 follows the Mitchell Good Roads southern route joining at Wasta. Chamberlain Club offers free Missouri river crossing. Homestead band from Leid to perform.
Mrs. W. S. McLain wife of the U S Land Office register died after a Caesarian operation in Belle Fourche S C The operation saved the child but cost the mother She was 33 and had been married eight years ago in Charles Mix county Only her husband survives her
Miss Agnes Rosalie McMahon wed John W Siberz at Holy Family church at 7 30 in the morning on April 16. The ceremony featured bridesmaid Miss Bernadine Sibert and best man Henry McCoy with Rev C E Blaherty officiating. The couple's reception followed at 701 First Avenue East, then a monthlong wedding trip.
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