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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
1
A fifteen man posse surrounded the Bonner Springs city hall where Rolla Harvey, a suspected bootlegger, and a companion were said to operate a joint. More than fifty shots were exchanged. Harvey killed. Town Marshal Basling and Deputy Weber were wounded, Harvey’s wife and children escaped unharmed.
In New York City a grand jury hears further testimony in the Breton aqueduct bid case. Anthony Louglass, a tunnel builder and lowest bidder, did not win Hudson river work after refusing to contribute to a politician, amid testimony from several witnesses.
Petitions for the judicial nominations of Judge Levi McGee seventh circuit Judge John F Hughes sixth circuit and C B Kennedy second circuit have been presented to the secretary of state and filed for December 24 ninety days before the primary The Supreme Court in Justice Whiting's written opinion on Hughes mandamus cites a period of thirty days for signatures but declines to decide remaining rights under Sections 46 and 50.
Pierre South Dakota The state railway commission prepared a list of coal rate reductions to 122 towns on the Milwaukee system from the Isabel lignite mines. Rates vary to 1 74 per ton with an average reduction of 95.6 cents. The move levels the mileage basis with North Dakota mines and favors Isabel on short hauls.
In Indianapolis John F Conrad, 31, fatally shot his bride Catherine Conrad, 19, nine days after their marriage in their apartment. He told police he feared losing her, citing threats she would leave under her sister's influence.
Iown fair tonight and Friday with no major temperature change. North Dakota shows generally fair weather tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures in the north and east portions. South Dakota remains generally fair tonight and Friday with somewhat higher temperatures in the northeast tonight.
Union men issue a threat amid a tense scene at the Colorado capital. A strike zone grows as labor actions intersect with state government, signaling possible confrontations and policy deadlock.
Allied Trades leaders labor at the state house to urge Governor Ammons to end military rule in the coal strike zone. The governor refused to dismiss Adjutant General Chase or release military prisoners, and will not abolish the military commission. Mother Mary Jones urged delegates to storm the state house in protest, while Ammons insisted he would stand pat on his position.
Secretary Daniels denounces hysteria used to attack progressive reforms and urges direct democracy through primaries and reforms. He cites tariffs, currency reform, trusts, taxation, conservation, and anti interlocking to curb corporate power and return government to the people.
The Republican committee backed a radical reorganization reducing southern states to 16 percent of convention delegates and urged rapid state ratification. It aims to shape a 1916 national convention with Southern influence limited but not eliminated, including a three member subcommittee to push state approval.
Postmaster General Burleson submits a report to Congress urging government control of all means of communication. He notes the postal service is self supporting and argues for acquisition of telegraph and possibly telephone lines, citing constitutional aims and prior government operation of lines.
W M Smith returned last evening from a business trip to Chicago. HW W Meinrichs and John P Baks v both of Kimball were in Mitchell for several hours while en route to Woonsocket.
Deadwood South Dakota reports say a twenty stall round house will be built in Chamberlain signaling a push to extend the line west from Rapid City. Milwaukee officials have conducted Black Hills reconnaissance and discuss a possible westward route, likely joining Milwaukee’s northern line near Miles City Montana or Marmouth North Dakota.
Milwaukee police traced a young woman answering a minute description of Jessie McCall the missing social worker from Chicago to Milwaukee. Railroad workers say she boarded a limited train in the afternoon and rode in a parlor car to Milwaukee where she left. Alleged to have been placed aboard by two Catholic nuns she appeared ill and asked about Milwaukee hospitals.
The will of William Deering disposing of more than 12 million dollars was filed in probate court. All charitable bequests were made in his lifetime. The estate mostly funded transfers to heirs, with one third to son Charles, one third to son James, and the remaining third to five grandchildren. Richard Mowe, son in law, received 150000 dollars.
In Washington the Senate defeated two Hitchcock amendments to the administration currency bill. One raised the reserve ratio from 86 to 45 percent. the second increased regional reserve bank capital from 3 to 5 million dollars. A final vote on Friday on the measure is planned, with limited debate and a possible Saturday recess if needed. President expected to sign before Christmas.
The Kappa chapter won the final D W debate against the Delta Rhos by unanimous decision. Quarnberg E Smith and McKellips spoke for the affirmative on channel reform and congressional seats for cabinet members. Delta Rho representatives were Chaffee Purdum and Thompson.
Liam Howe, a grandson, receives a note of inheritance while Deering's estate totals reveal over 1.6 million dollars bequeathed to Northwestern University before his death.
William R. George, founder of the George Junior Republic at Freeville New York, is accused of immoral conduct and hypnotizing members. The state board of charities urges his removal and the transfer of current residents, seeks abolition of the republics court system, and notes no further gifts to Freeville Colony.
Mitchell hosts a Friday forum for thousands of farmers and hog raisers from central South Dakota to discuss hog cholera control. Dr. W B Niles and Dr C C Lipp lead the program at 2 PM with talks on serums detection and administration, plus a government veterinarian.
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