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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
7
The Mitchell company announces a new automatic telephone system for local residents. The rollout aims to connect households with faster dialing and improved voice quality, expanding service across the town in phases.
Mitchell residents may opt into an automatic system from the Damite telephone company. President J I W Zeitlen says installation proceeds to meet demand while keeping existing rates and franchise terms. A daily subscriber list will be published in The Republican as automatic users are added.
At the Ninth Annual convention of the National Waterways Congress in Washington D C a resolution urged Congress to provide at least 30 million dollars annually for waterways and to create a department of public works including army engineers. The group congratulated Congress for Panama Canal toll immunity for coastwise ships and for water-borne commerce protections against railroad control. Officers elected include President Representative Joseph B Rankell of Louisiana Secretary and Treasurer S A Thompson Indiana and Sergeant at Arms John J Martin Missouri. The session ended with a White House reception hosted by President Taft attended by delegates.
Chicago dealers report 676,000 cases of eggs sold at a loss of two cents a dozen and many more offered with no buyers. Commission merchants say storage egg prices have not bottomed yet and forecast a rebound only after storms ease and markets adjust.
The warehouse men’s association reports 1,670,155 cases in storage, up $41,574 from last year, with prices at cents a dozen before New Years.
A $200 ruby dropped from a ring worn by judge Charlie Neceler at Western Wisconsin Poultry Show caused a wheaten hen from Le Crosse to swallow the gem. L. C. Danville of Montford refused bids as Keeler offered $200 then $400 for the prized bird, leaving ruby and prize unsettled.
Washington report to the Interstate Commerce Commission cites the October 3 West Point Kentucky wreck on the New York New Haven Hartford line. Commissioner McChord blames excessive train speed at a crossover for the disaster and urges automatic train stopping equipment at dangerous points to reduce such railroad disasters.
A Queens home fire claimed the life of a man who perished trying to save his wife and two children. The 14 year old daughter also died in the blaze, while a son survived. Neighbors attempted a second rescue but could not reach the others before the flames were extinguished.
Charles Talmage was arrested in Charles Mix county after officers traced him from Iowa in connection with an October 4 assault on Miss Ierence Nicholls, a store clerk. The victim identified him in doubt after a nightlong, dark confrontation. he is held on $1,000 bond and to be tried at the next circuit term.
A Belgian officer inquiry uncovers a scheme selling foreign decorations. The Grand Cordon of the Double Dragon of China was used to impersonate honors, with the Chinese legation in London later confirmed as the residence of the fakes. A man named Lazard is arrested as part of the investigation.
In South Dakota politics, Tom Taubman may secure the U.S. marshalship if desired, with War ry I Gandy and others backing different posts. Contenders for receivership and district attorney roles follow, while a separate criminal case involves Elizabeth Clark Lang pleading to manslaughter after killing Mary Copple.
Mr Conn cites Judge Archbald seeking to dispose of Archbald Williams interests in Katydid bank to electric rail line. Mr Fryer recalls being present when the silent 1% assignment was drafted and signed by Dr J Williams in Scranton. The article outlines a purported one third cut in bank to a silent party as alleged by Williams.
Pierre South Dakota S O Richards filed views of the new primary law with the secretary of state arguing the law preserves party organizations and that the state requires a party committee meeting at Pierre on the tenth. He asserts a majority present can appoint and that recommendations will be legal regardless of county representation. Indications point to a meeting to draft endorsements and raise legal questions.
In Washington the Impeachment trial of Judge Archbald heard W A May declare if a claim is true it is a lie and drew a rebuke from Senator Bacon. May testified about recalling a contract tied to a Katydid culm bank and letters of claims. Other witnesses included George Brownell and Charles Prior as the hearing of The Silent Party continued.
The annual report of the State Food and Drug Commissioner highlights sharp improvements in drug standards. Druggists across South Dakota now sell far fewer degraded products, with one fifth the previous poor stock. Cooperation with leading pharmacists and the State Board of Pharmacy aided the progress, reducing friction and prosecutions.
In Pierre, sheriff and states attorney presided as a bonfire consumed the raided gambling room outfit this morning. About six prominent citizens and their kin appeared in justice court, paid fines, then the ceremony concluded with the bonfire.
Pierre S D reports that inquiries to the attorney general prompt that only one enrollment book is required now under the new Richards law. A form for the enrollment book is being prepared and will be ready within days for anyone needing guidance on the proper format.
A naval board at Mare Island investigated an on board incident aboard the gunboat Vicksburg in which Mrs. Andrew Muller was removed unconscious. Police allege she was struck on the head by a beer bottle thrown by the wife of an officer. The skull fracture was not considered fatal.
G W Egan sued C L Dotson publisher of The Press for 50000 damages in a libel action. The jury returned a verdict for one dollar and costs after Judge Jones instructed the panel and the case closed yesterday afternoon.
After twenty four hours the jury failed to reach a verdict in the state case against John Wight on forgery charges tied to real estate transfers from Francis M. Roush and wife. The jury, 10 to 2 early, remained split over guilt due to the possible penalty of ten years in the penitentiary. Judge McGee declared a mistrial and the case will be moved to a new term with Patrick Mean as successor.
The October report from the state vital statistics department lists births 1029 deaths Slr marriage 445 divorces 42 and naturalizations 16 with the data summarized for Pierre and the state.
The state railway commission received a complaint from stock shippers at Salem about shipping facilities. The mixed train from Salem to Sioux Falls around noon accepts live stock delivered at Salem over the Northwestern line and rushes them to Sioux Falls, but refuses shipments loaded at Salem on that train, causing a late-evening freight train wait and alleging discrimination.
Senator Clapp proposed a bill to limit cross state campaign funds for president vice president and congressional campaigns arguing it would curb out of state money influx. Tasked by Taft civil service pushes 20000 naval workers under new rules. Pujo defends committee from misleading reports and warns public against rumors while hearing witnesses on banking and trust issues.
Democratic members of the House Ways and Means committee met to map tariff revision work before the extra session. Chairman Underwood outlined plans for hearings and early January start, with preliminary work on revision bills if the majority’s suggestions are adopted.
Gustav Burning, arrested in Winnipeg, confesses to stealing three quarters of a million marks from the Bresdner bank in Berlin on June 26. He was employed by the bank as a messenger according to reports.
Pierre South Dakota the department of history reports four year totals showing state net debt on November 12. Figures include 1910 1911 and 1912 values with a combined net debt of 1 578 515.00 for the period. Indianapolis dynamite trial testimony features T J Young denying participation in McNamara plots and claiming no knowledge of McManigal explosions.
The Becker clothing store robbery ends with Abel Soolish Verne Woodman and Milo Aspinwall jailed for six months in Sioux Falls. Phil Medley receives a pardon, amid discussions of immunity and witness arrangements. Acting Governor Byrne granted the pardon after Medley agreed to testify, while Medley remains jailed on a $100 fine.
George Darwin, second son of the late Charles Darwin, died this afternoon in his 68th year. He was professor of astronomy and experimental philosopher at Cambridge University. He married Maud Dupuy of Philadelphia in 1884.
Brookings South Dakota football coach Harry W. Ewing selects an all state collegiate team featuring four State College players: McHugh at left tackle Meigs at center Nelson at left guard and Skinner at full back. Other picks include Sherwood and Brown ends, Walters and Chase backs, and Robins on Yankton.
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