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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
A blaze in Boston at the Arcadia hotel upper floors traps lodgers, killing 25 men and injuring many as stairs burn and fire escapes fail. Dozens more are missing. heat forces firefighters to fight from the street while occupants jump from windows.
In Aberdeen a dispute erupts as J F Kelley Wilson appointee to the Aberdeen postmastership, confirmed by the senate, seeks possession after a telegram says his commission is signed. Postmaster Wendell refuses transfer until Kelley receives the commission, bond and oath, citing postal law requirements.
North Dakota offers generally fair conditions tonight with warmer highs in the northwest. South Dakota sees unsettled weather tonight and Thursday with possible local rains in the southeast and warmer from the extreme west Thursday.
Returns from county meetings across Pierre S Dakota show progressives in control of the state committee with few exceptions on the Senate slate. The old line opposition holds most of the minority, and if Burke agrees to run a strong minority endorsement is seen. In Stanley County, precinct committeemen were told to stay home for the January 7 county proposal meeting, with all candidates pledging to run as independents to cut travel costs.
In Lawrence Deadwood South Carolina clashes marked five factional meetings of Republicans and Democrats over state proposal committee picks. About 200 men attended at the courthouse as anti Byrne Republicans backed Mayor Harry Howard Lead for state proposal committee man while Byrne supporters backed Neal Hall Lead county treasurer and George Fallon Lead for state committeeman. Democrats split on leadership with Edward McDonald and Matt Plunkett named by rival factions. the battles culminated in blows and Sheriff Nooman intervened. Contested state committeemen will travel to Pierre for recognition.
About 250 Republicans in Lyman County at Oacoma gathered to elect officers and adopt resolutions endorsing J. G. Bartine for Congress and William Williamson for circuit judge. The assembly praised progressive state and national measures and lauded Governor Frank M. Byrne and Senators Crawford and Sterling for their records. J. W. Jackson was chosen to represent the county at the state majority proposal committee meeting.
A county political message urges Pierre committeemen to back Honorable John G. Bartine for Congress and Honorable William Williams for judge of the Eleventh Judicial District. It praises Bartine’s legal career and legislative record and recommends merit as the guide for selecting county and legislative candidates.
In Aberdeen Brown County voters convened mass meetings to select county and state proposal committee members. The majority faction endorsed the current state administration and urged Republicans to back majority-endorsed state candidates. No endorsements were made for Crawford Sterling Johnson Howard or other high offices.
Yankton South Dakota Ed S Johnson the last Democratic governor nominee failed to win endorsement for the U S Senate at a mass meeting. The state proposal committee will decide if his name can reenter the race as supporters claim Pierre followers show Johnson influence. Harley Thomas won a majority committeeman role at Plankinton as Johnson backers faced a reverse in control there.
Nine year old Leo Jukkuri was accidentally shot in the right eye by Charley Norton while playing with a 22 calibre rifle. The bullet passed through the eyeball and lodged behind the eye. hospital treatment followed and prognosis uncertain. Another boy Memmes Heikka fell from a roof, breaking both arms after a companion grabbed him to halt the fall. he was treated at the hospital and sent home.
Adams and American Express firms merge operations in Deadwood and Lead as Adams exits this area and American Express handles business for both. Parcel post competition and February rate changes spur consolidation to maintain service coverage and efficiency.
J C Simpson secretary of Minnesota state fair and C N McIlvaine secretary of South Dakota fair board led the annual two day session of the American Association of Fairs. Sixty representatives from state and district fair organizations attended to plan the 1914 fair dates.
A comparative summary from the South Dakota banking department reports that deposits across 623 banks rose by 7,072,476 in the year ending October 21, 1913, while total assets climbed to about 75 million. Loans and discounts increased to 48,108,508, expenses fell by 188,018, and total resources reached 73,780,? as of October, with consolidations and liquidations shaping the year.
In Perkins county jail yard at Bison Joe Rickman a quarter blood negro was hanged at 5 am for the August 28 murder of Mrs. Hilen Fox and her 14 year old daughter Mildred on their Bixby homestead. He ate a hearty supper and slept until the execution. The body will be given to the state university medical school at Vermillion. The article notes state bank deposit increases and loan growth from August to October.
The speaker criticizes President Wilson for not advocating woman suffrage in his annual message to Congress while noting his call for greater social justice. She says women hoped political justice would be included and that his remarks drew loud applause.
Charles M. Friend of Albany, transfer tax appraiser, appointed to value the Anthony Brady estate. Preliminary estimates exceed 100 million dollars, suggesting a value greater than J. P. Morgan's estate excluding art. Hearings were set in the deputy state controller’s offices in New York City.
In Bingham Utah miners and sheriff’s 200 deputies search the Minnie mine for Ralph Lopez after three days with no sign. Exits sealed and gas-filled passages trap the desperado, with six men overcome and evacuated, highlighting the mine deadly conditions and ongoing manhunt.
Washington D C Dr Anna Howard Shaw president of the National Woman's Suffrage Association stirs the audience at last night's convention session with a fiery address signaling ongoing efforts for women's voting rights.
Hazel Payne 17 was found bound hand and foot on Grand Trunk tracks east of Grand Haven after a suspected illegal operation. A farmer saw her by the headlight moments before a train passed. police recover details of the case.
The state treasurer prepared a casual statement at the request of the department of history showing the treasury condition as of November 12 for use in the department’s annual review.
A black satin evening gown features a tunic of black tulle with jet and pearl embroidery, fringed trims, and a touch of white lace at the neck and shoulders, presented as an elegant but restrained design.
News from Mexico City reports President Wilson's message criticized by Spanish press as misrepresenting Huerta and Mexican affairs. The piece notes Diaz’s reactivation, Roosevelts' U S methods condemned by Colombia, and De La Barra's departure for Japan amid Huerta orders.
The five year indebtedness figures indicate a drop of more than fifty percent. For 1909 the debt was 1 081 342 dollars, 1910 1 078 576 dollars, 1911 about 6 878 864 dollars, 1912 records show 483 482 dollars.
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