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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
4
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A heated South Dakota style Republican mass meeting opened with clashes over who would read the call and who should chair. T. C. Burns led the Branson element to back Robt. Burns for chair while Crow and Welgerson attacked the process as old line boss tactics. The convention adjourned after races for secretary and state committeemen, with resolutions praising Governor Byrne and other leaders.
Mass meetings of the majority Republicans and Democrats adopted resolutions reaffirming loyalty. Republicans endorsed Governor Byrne Senator Crawford and Congressman Dillon for renomination and urged united support through the March primary and November election. Democrats pledged fealty to the party and to Jefferson and Wilson principles.
Davison county Democrats at a mass meeting selected a single precinct proposal committeeman list to name candidates for county and legislative offices at the January 7 session. Names include Frank J. Purdy, Joe Lovinger, John Cogan, Tom McGrath, and others across Mitchell and surrounding towns. The Republicans named T. J. Spangler as state proposal committee man for the minority. Socialist party picks I W H Stava and Z W Batner as leaders with a slate of precinct committeemen.
Miss Marie Gerber of Sawtelle California says a cold settled on her lungs caused sore inflamed lungs and coughing spells. A friend recommended Chamberlains Cough Remedy. after one night the cough eased and within a week the cold and lung soreness were gone. For sale by all dealers.
W. S. Hill, breeder of Red Polled cattle, earned five firsts from six possible at the International Stock Show in Chicago. His son Braden Hill reported the awards from Mitchell. Hill showed three animals, claiming first on the two year old steer second on the yearling first on the calf first on the champion herd and champion steer, with the calf named champion steer.
In Washington 1000 delegates urged the House Rules Committee to report a resolution creating a standing committee on women suffrage. Dr Anna Howard Shaw led the arguments to show Congress can grant a House panel akin to the Senate panel. Jane Addams cited federal precedents on suffrage conditions and broader congressional actions.
Courtroom clash centers on the Davison county GOP mass meeting as Kay L. Branson leads a two to one victory over Lewis Shuster to claim state majority committeeman. T. J. Spangler chosen as Republican minority committeeman. Democrats split into two factions with Bailey and Welch leading.
Reports say Emmeline Pankhurst may be arrested on her arrival from the United States aboard the liner Majestic at Plymouth. A suffrage force led by General Flora Drummond will be present to defend her.
Washington reports the president is confined with a heavy cold after developing Monday. Dr Grayson advises complete rest and no engagements today at the White House.
Hitchcock, chairman of the state board of regents of education, filed a case in the South Dakota Supreme Court seeking $10.72 for mileage and expenses from the September 10 11 meeting in Huron. The suit tests a 358 laws provision restricting expense allowances for meetings tied to political or general state gatherings.
The statement argues the board must meet where members can confer with state leaders and that a law hindering payment of their travel expenses violates vital rights. The court is asked to rule on the law’s validity.
William Sayles, alleged assailant of Mrs. Louis Groeber, was bound over to the current circuit court term on $1,000 bond after a Municipal Court preliminary hearing. Mrs. Groeber identified Sayles, who had been a former tenant, as she described being choked and thrown to the ground. A daughter testified seeing him outside during an alleged mercy errand, and Rogge and West corroborated Sayles’ midnight visit to the Rogge home before heading toward Groeber’s residence. No defense evidence was presented.
Kansas City announces a plan to reduce egg prices by eleven cents per dozen. Mrs. Willard Church, president of the Housewives league, says rural merchants in Kansas Missouri and Nebraska will supply eggs for thirty cents plus two cents express fee and container cost. Storage eggs currently sell for 48 cents.
Dora Murti, 18, found guilty of manslaughter for killing J M Delhaye as he walked the street. Her stepfather J S Duvall was convicted of first degree murder. Allie Duvall, half brother, acquitted. Prosecution witnesses saw Duvall fire the shotgun. The girl claimed self defense under unwritten law.
Captain Gilbert Wildman-Lushington, commander of the British naval flying corps, was killed today at the naval flying grounds in East Church Kent. He was flying with Captain Faucett when the machine suddenly collapsed.
Alvin Stevenson son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stevenson of Bon Homme county was badly hurt when he attached his bicycle to a friend's motorcycle with a rope for a tow. On a steep grade the bicycle wheel ran over the rope, tipping the bike and throwing him to the ground. He was unconscious for hours and feared fatally hurt.
Kimball South Dakota hosts a nearing completion opera house on Main Street opposite Ochsner Hardware. The design features a sloping floor good stage room underneath and convenient side entrances from inside and outside.
Mike Kuchera will take possession of the new Bijou theater as soon as completion occurs and add extra attractions periodically. The facility is described as one of the most modern of its kind in the state.
Major Scriven reports Two Strike, famed Brule Sioux head chief of the Rosebud reserve, has died aged 95 after a long illness. He led the tribe after Spotted Tail and before Hallow Horn Bear, known for honor and loyalty to allies and for guiding his people toward civilization.
In Belton Texas a 30 foot wave from Nelson creek at dawn swept away fifty houses and drowned several people. Mrs W Polk and four children sleeping in town were lost while Polk rescued a fifth child by climbing to higher ground. An unidentified camper with wife and three children also died just outside the town.
In Indianapolis Claude Lewis, a Black man, was killed and three others wounded during a clash between striking teamsters and chauffeurs and police on an ice wagon. The shooting occurred when officers opened fire into a crowd attempting to halt the wagon.
City officials ordered police to disperse a Teamsters and chauffeurs strike parade. Officers blocked the labor headquarters crowd and used a riot gun equipped car to patrol downtown, scattering pedestrians as a precaution against demonstration.
The administrator Lewis Merriman of the Mary C Merriman estate calls all creditors to file their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be presented at his Mitchell South Dakota residence. Dated December 1 1913.
Washington Democrats failed to secure formal ratification of their currency bill as an eleven hour per day Senate session continued.
A package containing $87,500 in German bank notes was taken from a mail car on an express train traveling from Brussels to Cologne. No trace of the thieves has been found.
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