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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1915
Page
5
Several Tripp men accused of luring Sioux City women toTripp for unlawful purposes face possible federal charges under the white slave law. Some suspects have reportedly confessed and may be called as witnesses if arrests proceed in the South Dakota case.
The South Dakota supreme court upheld a Minnehaha county ruling in the case of Jacob Hatland, an incompetent, versus George W. Egan. Hatland's guardian alleged Egan influenced Hatland to sign a $1000 note and mortgage his property for that amount, plus $275 in cash, while Hatland was declared mentally incompetent in February. The court rejected Egan’s demurrer, finding the complaint sufficient and noting the guardian’s demand granted a chance to remedy alleged defects. The case relates to ongoing disbarment proceedings against Egan before the court.
State Sunday schools progress noted at a Huron meeting as the South Dakota Sunday School Association prepares for the May 2 to 4 convention. G D Brown Madison leads the executive committee. L L Robinson Parkston is vice president. R L Kelly Mitchell, G W Miller Huron, M D Whitman Madison serve in key posts. The drive aims for 1000 delegates and a 1000 strong street parade with talks from Dr Wm A Brown Chicago and Dr Geo Robinson of Chicago among national figures. Forty one county conventions have occurred with steady growth and solid finances.
James W. Wilson announces rules for livestock sales at the South Dakota Improved Live Stock association convention in Mitchell from January 31 to February 3, 1916. Col. Jacob Reppert will auction. Two sales are planned on February 2 and 6, with Cattle Horses Sheep and Swine. an extra sale may be added if needed. Fees: horses 12 dollars, cattle 9, swine 6, lech 3.50. Pedigrees and footnotes required with entries.
The secretary must have the swing by December 21 to print catalogs. Pedigrees transfer free after sale. Wilsons pigs guaranteed sound. buyer may choose refund options within 30 days. Stock remains at risk until delivered. Cattle lead trained. bulls nose rings. age limits apply. Animals inspected by president's committee. final judgment. Weighing posted in two places. hay and stalls provided. If entry limits occur, pedigrees numbered to indicate which entries to drop, multiple entries allowed with possible returns.
Mitchell's Corn Palace is shown as an advertising medium as a Beulah Heights farm pair, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Kotrba, win seventh place with a white Leghorn pen at the International Poultry Show in San Francisco tied to the Panama-Pacific Exposition. The competition featured birds from around the world with 8,000 on display. The two pens from Mitchell, shipped to the Pacific coast, exceeded expectations in a global field, earning credit for Mitchell and South Dakota.
Rev Father Lauer of Orient guards a three hundred year old book collection including a 1750 Hixamina Claria and a 1607 Meditations of St Augustine along with a Napoleon era folding brass fork. He also preserves coins in a locked cabinet. In Vermillion South Dakota, Mrs. R. L. Slagle wife of USD president died of cancer after three years.
Citizens woke to booms feared as bomb plotters or Zeppelin attacks but relief arrived when authorities confirmed the sounds came from dynamiting the old Mitchell hotel foundation walls before workers began. The report notes observers imagined war machines, labor unrest, or earth tremors, only to learn the blasts were routine construction work.
The headquarters committee of the state Anti-Saloon league met in Mitchell to plan a summer convention likely in September. A committee was appointed to arrange details and a goal of over 2,000 temperance workers is set. National speakers such as W. J. Bryan and Hobson are hoped for, with dates and location to be announced as bids from several cities come in.
A jury returned not guilty verdicts in the Fred Scott case and in the James Spears case for furnishing liquor to a minor. Fred Scott faced charges of selling liquor without a prescription at Theater pharmacy. Fred Weideman was found guilty of selling liquor to a minor while bartender at Hohn & Stoffer in Ethan, and asked for a 30 day stay and new trial. The minor witness Dewey Tipton could not confirm the liquor was given by James or Frank Spears.
Washington Post item notes Villa and Zapata may fail to become powerful generals as executives, with analysis suggesting limited impact. The text hints at uncertain leadership outcomes amid internal administrative maneuvering.
Dr. S. M. Smith, federal inspector, warns in a bi monthly letter on hog cholera eradication about roving hogs and neighbors with cholera infected herds. He cites an outbreak caused by exposure to a neighbor’s animals and notes vaccination was delayed, risking further infections and costly lessons for hog raisers.
The report urges stricter precautions to prevent hog cholera, citing three to four weeks for districts to free from infection and warning that careless neighbors jeopardize others. It notes limited authority to vaccinate dogs and evacuate them without owner consent, and lists five infected herds in November in Tobin, Perry, and Lisbon townships, two of which were preventable.
In Rome Cardinal Hartmann of Cologne seeks to influence the papal stance on war through uncensored Vatican telegraphs while Cardinal Mercier's absence limits Belgium's voice. Berlin hopes a peace move from Pope Benedict XV, aided by Hartmann, but fear persists over Mercier's impact and the pope's consultations with other cardinals.
Vermillion South Dakota United States Senator Thos Sterling answers critics of his University of South Dakota address on political advertising. He says editors misinterpreted his words and urges discrimination against paid ads while endorsing editorials that mislead voters. He argues the press should reflect and shape opinion without favoring one candidate through ads.
Berne reports Swiss papers warn that preventive steps are needed as English women working in Switzerland allegedly study watchmaking secrets and return to England to compete. The concern notes a growing English "Swiss watch" industry already challenging Swiss firms amid wartime trade tensions.
Germany reports an unprecedented fruit harvest with widespread use for preserves and marmalades. Manufacturers acted to curb waste, yet many cities import carloads of apples and pears for home consumption. A large stock of preserved fruit also exists for future needs.
Mrs Mary Ef Apple of Woonsocket visits son Charles W Apley. Mrs Margaret Schomer and daughter Mary depart for Pacific coast winter. Rebekah lodge elects officers for the year. Mr and Mrs J S Hebron return for winter after summer with son near Virgil. Florence Walrath demonstrates left over meats to Dakota Wesleyan class. Miss Lucile Rosenberger praises domestic science exposition. Mrs W B Mallory and Susie Avery visit. A Jay Anderson improves after injury. W S Hill and O L Branson speak at State college conferences on Farm Stock and Farm Dairying December 27 to January 1. Dakota Central Telephone Co buys site near Milwaukee tracks for distributing plant under Geo M Kennedy. White Lake Standard reports Townsend organizes King’s Heralds band. Kathryn Spratford birthday party. Born to Scott Smith and wife a daughter. I O O F officers elected: Noble grand W B Dodson, vice grand D G Cox, secretary A J Church, financial secretary W H Snow, treasurer O C Thompson, trustee E Miller. Carroll Thompson attends Pi Kappa Delta banquet. P A Zollman reelected president of SD Holstein Friesian assoc at Sioux Falls. Seventeen piles removed from Chamberlain bridge due to ice gorge. new channel forms east then west side. W R Holt returns from hospital improving.
Doctors Idith M Shank and Grace L Shank, graduates of the Los Angeles College of Osteopath Physicians and Surgeons, plan to open an osteopathy office in the J N Crow Building Mitchell. Rooms are being remodeled and the firm will begin business in a few days.
Homestake Mining Co. expands on the Hidden Fortune ground in South Dakota to remove a rich tungsten ore body found on the property. Once promoted by Henry J. Mayham, the venture linked to Otto Grantz and Iowa Congressman Tom Steele, gained fame fifteen years ago for gold yields and a hoped tungsten lodge. Now a public sale has passed, and better facilities allow a thorough search confirming the mine’s name and a new ending to a noted mining romance.
Colman South Dakota reports plans for a drainage ditch to be built jointly by Lake and Moody counties. The eleven mile project aims to reclaim about 2,500 acres of land long unproductive. Estimated cost is $30,000 and expected to boost crop production significantly.
Boston Transcript notes one merit of clo sure that would deter William J. Irvan from pursuing a Senate seat, framing the remark as a pointed political aside. The brief column signals caution about ambitions and the strategic impact of blocking moves.
A fragment from the Baltimore Sun notes Uncle Joe Cannon pushing for stronger defense, suggesting the administration should emphasize the defense movement and rally support behind President Roosevelt.
In Madison South Carolina a Rutland area calf suit saw IH C Woldt and EF W Lane sue Theodore Volby for a calf valued at 40 dollars. After three hours the jury found for the plaintiffs, with costs totaling about 60 dollars plus travel time for both sides.
Twenty three friends, twelve from Salem, visited Mrs. J. K. Lingenfelter in Salem as she lies seriously ill at Mrs. Hazen's home. Guests from Salem and Mitchell offered gifts and refreshment, with a pearl brooch for the patient and bouquets of chrysanthemums for the host family. Mr. Lingenfelter joined the group to stay over Sunday.
The Commercial club held its first noon luncheon with nearly all local business men attending. A. B. Darling announced tickets for the remaining five luncheons at the $2.00 pro rata price. Merle B. Haver spoke on freight rates and small shipper discrimination. Plans call for a prominent speaker or round table at each future lunch to benefit Mitchell welfare and possibly establish a weekly luncheon after three months.
City business leaders convened to discuss a municipal Christmas tree for Mitchell. Support from the Commercial club or Merchants' association appears likely as plans move to bring festive lights and garlands to a public space from Christmas Eve through New Year’s, aiming to spread cheer citywide.
After five years as owner of the Pukwana Press Reporter Charles B. Fousek sold his interests to Ross Jacobs of Chamberlain who has taken possession Fousek will enter the insurance business in Sioux Falls Jacobs previously from Chamberlain increased the paper’s circulation and business during ownership
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