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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1911
Page
7
The article reports on a Senate probe into alleged irregularities in the Wisconsin election process involving Stephenson and Maney. It mentions a committee led by Chairman Dillingham and ties to broader investigations into price inflation, political funding, and treaties, with multiple figures and organizations referenced.
George W. Perkins, United States Steel director, testified before the House steel trust committee in Washington, outlining that current laws threaten large firms and enforcement hampers operation. He argued Sherman act rigidity blocks major corporations, cited Standard Oil dissolution as a warning, and urged constructive government measures.
Yankton announces its first aviation meet in eastern South Dakota on August 17 and 18 under the Commercial Association. Headliner Charles A. Walsh from the Pacific coast will perform flights and demonstrations, with long and high ascents, ground work, and passenger rides including envelope-number prizes and free rides for ladies with lucky numbers. Excursion rates for groups and a big band concert each day are planned.
Ex-president Theodore Roosevelt argues in The Outlook that Alaska development should be steered by government planning to benefit the people, opposing private syndicates. He supports government ownership of key railways like the Panama line and a leasehold approach for coal fields to avoid future shortages and abuses.
Threshing in eastern South Dakota reports wheat yields from 6 to as high as 75 bushels per acre in places, with oats often around 14 to 20 bushels. Notable farms include Nelson, Nelsons, Peterson, Hustrald, Gilen, Frang, and Cassidy. Overall quality described as good to fair, with several regions surpassing five year averages.
Walter Hayes of Chicago captured the Clay Court championship defeating Jerey Siverd of Wittsburg in the final rounds. Melville Long of San Francisco will not defend the cup as titleholder. Doubles final went to J H Winston and W H White of Norfolk over Harvey and Paul McQuisten of New Orleans.
Milton A. McRae, president of the Detroit Chamber of Commerce, returned from Canada and states that reciprocity will carry by a small majority in the election forced by Premier Laurier’s dissolution parliament. Canadian cities oppose the measure.
Fragmentary item notes a dispute involving Ades Ladmathy Webeide and Canada, with references to the United States and tensions over agrarian matters. The readable text suggests a context of international friction and a pursuit of a resolution or agreement.
A strike riot injures a tug operator amid rising tensions. Police intervene as demonstrators clash with shipyard workers near the harbor. A new strike threat looms as union leaders vow further action if demands are not met.
Widespread rioting injures over 1,000 police soldiers and strikers in Liverpool. Looting, arson, and blocked fire crews mark the unrest, with a dozen deaths. Dock workers locked out as 100,000 idle, ships tied up. London rail strikes loom. May McArthur appeals to America for aid.
Chicago reports reveal a covert White House backed campaign for Taft’s 1912 renomination with Hilles and Roankin cited sending confidential letters to gauge Republican sentiment. A typewritten copy of Taft’s secretary letter to Frank Mace Lennan in Topeka is said to underlie the effort.
The treasury department plans to establish a Postal Savings Bank in Mitchell after sending a letter to Postmaster Wells yesterday afternoon. The move, part of a broader rollout, targets providing savings facilities through the postal system.
A letter mentions a bank to be opened in the post office building within a few weeks. Banks are being established nationwide as people prepare to invest and earn interest, with aims to draw on two years of savings.
August crop report from the United States Department of Agriculture shows corn crop at 69.6 percent normal as of August 17 with yield estimates across major crops. Wheat oats barley potatoes apples and apples area planted figures and ten year averages are noted.
Sioux Falls plans to restart the Queen Bee mill after a thirty year silence with modern milling equipment. Von Hagen of United Milling says product will reach dealers by September 15 and orders from local merchants are already heavy before export to foreign markets. In Berlin a Krupp Hannibal mine cage collapsed killing 25 and injuring 35 nearby.
A petition filed with State Engineer Lea by residents of Richland township in north western Lyman county requests two artesian wells be located in the township. They note several wells have already been sunk in the area with a reliable flow and seek a stable water supply.
The freight boat operated by B. Benham of Fort Sully ran onto a bar while descending with cord wood. It was badly damaged and excising attempts to raise it begin as the machinery is removed and the hull is striped for afloat restoration.
In Washington a conference committee revising the wool tariff schedule opened its doors to the public. Led by La Follette, the session marked a break with tradition as reporters entered and Congressmen joined an unusually public discussion of tariff matters.
In Pukwana Ss district court Sayres, an elderly man named Dusseau, and others are involved in a robbery case. Sayres allegedly used a revolver to force endorsement of a note at Dusseau s home, threatening to kill the old man if the debt was not paid. After some parleying, the note was endorsed and turned over. Sayres was bound over to the circuit court in 1000.
Thousands rush to witness the remains of Walker after mobs burned him at the stake in Coatesville Pennsylvania. Officials fear further trouble as Governor Tower orders a thorough state investigation and authorities close hotels and saloons.
State Attorney General says legislature may authorize using part of general appropriation in advance for state militia benefits. Auditor may issue warrants up to the advance amount, and the auditor's department remains final arbiter of vouchers. The piece also mixes ad text for a medicated liniment and unrelated products.
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