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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
4
An archived want ad notice states monthly rates for word lines and display ads. It notes a six word minimum per line and a standard charge per line with a per-run schedule. It also mentions that advertisements may run until a specified end date and clarifies pricing per issue.
Classified notices offer help wanted positions farm labor stenographer cashier housework and printing work. Rentals include furnished rooms modern houses and a seven room home. Real estate promotes a 400 acre Hanson County farm for sale and a subscription pitch for a farm real estate journal. Local names include H T Schultz Baron Bros Mrs A H Ellsworth J H Davis B Evans Mitchell National Bank and others.
San Francisco authorities report the federal inquiry aboard the Minnesota found nothing to suggest tampering with the boilers. Captain Garlick says fires in coal bunkers and gas from burning coal caused blasts and storeroom damage during the ship’s return from voyage to the United Kingdom. No crew members were restrained.
State banks reported over 100 million in total deposits for September with 93.1 million in commercial deposits. The gain, about seven million versus September 1914, is mainly in commercial deposits used by residents for business and savings. George F. Hennessy previously led Dubuque repair shops and is now named as foreman at the Milwaukee roundhouse.
Mitchell reports two telephone systems in use one from Dakota Central Telephone Co the automatic system and a new wireless link between 1120 Hast University Ave and 1023 South Sanborn St a block apart The device crafted by Howard van Benthuysen has operated about three weeks enabling clear voice reception and neighbor fun with whistling testing further range in coming days He is a college bound inventor son of Prof S D van Benthuysen who aided in installation and experimentation.
Paris reports economist Paul LeRoy Beaulieu says Europe will avoid universal bankruptcy after World War I. He forecasts war end by autumn, then a boom in manufacturing and rising tariffs worldwide, including higher U.S. duties, with England moving toward tariffs despite free trade stance.
New York City reports the dissolution of the Anglo French loan syndicate affecting the five percent bonds. Initial offerings dropped to 943 4 and then to 941 2 for future delivery as trader demand absorbed the issue. Morgan firm notes $100 million of the issue sold for investment leaving $200 million in underwriting.
Secretary Daniels tells Congress that 32000 ton dreadnoughts mark the high water line for American battleships. He argues larger ships hamper canal passage and broader use favors more ships over bigger size amid torpedo and air mine threats. Plans note possible 36000 ton ships with 16 or 17 inch guns as alternative.
London England Viscount Alverstone former lord chief justice of England died here today at the age of seventy He was lord chief justice for nearly thirteen years and a popular multi faceted figure noted for sports and public service His role on the Alaska boundary commission and support for the US case drew Canadian criticism while Canada and Britain debated territorial claims earlier he served with the Venezuelan Boundary Commission as British counsel
Paris reacts to President Cleve land s famous war message signaling new political and military developments. Public sentiment shifts as officials weigh the implications of the address and its potential impact on policy and international relations.
Washington correspondents report Justice Charles E. Hughes remains the favored candidate in Republican circles despite dissent from party leaders. Burton leads among active booms, while Root struggles against Whitman and Barnes driven efforts to block a solid New York delegation.
Mexican authorities report the arrest of a 15 man gang posing as army officers who robbed the capital of over a million dollars in valuables. Five women aided the group and two policemen were wounded in the confrontation leading to arrests.
Articles binding Jess Willard the world’s heavyweight champion to a match March 4 in New Orleans with Fred Fulton of Rochester Minnesota for the world title were signed today.
A Ford carrying two young couples left the road near the L. D. Test farm three miles south of Mitchell around 9:15 PM. One boy was severely hurt and Miss Clara Gard unconscious after the vehicle rolled twice in the ditch. The injured were taken to the Test home. the crash report notes the car had no lights and fled the scene.
Miss Elizabeth Spencer, famed soprano with east coast background, appears at City Hall Saturday December 18 at 8 p m. Produced by Broadbent Bros and J A Larrison & Bro Edison instruments. Crowds expected as Edison praises her voice.
A colored man was slashed on the face with a butcher knife from the left cheek bone to the mouth corner. The wound exposed the jaw and required over 60 stitches to close.
The Dunn family and relatives express sincere gratitude for the kind acts and the beautiful flowers during the sickness and death of their son and brother. Signed by Mr and Mrs J H Dunn and other family members including Fred Dunn Otto Beyer Presley Smith.
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