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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1913
Page
2
The text argues for using convict labor on a model farm as a humane reform and criticizes contract labor. It asserts the minority should have a strong say in candidate selection and cites the law as grounding the strongest opponent’s rights. It promotes open-air farm work for convicts as a better state ward improvement plan than industrial contracts.
The piece debates Roosevelt as 1916 Republican candidate and favors reform, proposing Robert M. La Follette as a true progressive choice. It notes Alexandria and Hanson county showcasing model roads with town and farm cooperation, predicting seven miles of graded gravel road and broader civic spirit.
A letter to The Republican editor expresses doubt that mass conventions will improve primary elections. The writer suggests meetings would form two tickets and urges adherence to law and timely action. He laments questionable procedures and questions if reforms can succeed.
The Siditz Falls paper notes current South Dakota uses about 1800 horsepower and cites Big Bend as a plan to generate 25000 horsepower, ten times state usage. It argues private development would lag without government action to make use of waste power and attract industries.
The Supreme Court granted Judge Hughes’s mandamus to compel the secretary of state to accept his petition as a candidacy for credit. The ruling holds that section 48’s time limits for signatures do not apply to section 50 and no fixed deadline exists, allowing signatures to be gathered at any time up to the filing date, which is ninety days before the primary election.
The defense opens with relatives and a fellow boyhood friend testifying that Hans Schmidt had been insane for years. Schmidt interrupts triumphantly as his attorney asserts ongoing insanity and future incapacity, while family members describe inherited mental illness and early religious mania.
Consols fell to 71 1 8 for cash in London trading amid a flood of new issues with attractive yields. The downturn followed news of a Grand Trunk Pacific seven year five percent issue at 97, adding to $95 million Canadian offerings in November and December.
Mrs J W Shelby hosted a 1 pm luncheon with ten bridge tables and yellow and pink decor. Mrs Charles Bower surprised by fifteen friends with auction bridge and a pink bouquet luncheon. Rev Mr Kearton hosted a dinner after the ceremony. couple to live in Highmore where the groom pastors the Methodist church. Both well known in Mitchell.
The Halcyon club met Monday with Mrs. Orin Martinson. Money work occupied the early part of the afternoon and at the close a luncheon was served by the hostess and her daughter Miss Avis Martinson. Members voted to adjourn their weekly meetings after New Year’s Day.
The Swedish Lutheran church Ladies Aid gave Mrs. A. G. Olson a surprise party with luncheon, songs, scripture reading, and a purse gift. The Standard Bearers and Round Table Club held meetings with readings, music, and social hours, adding new members and showcasing talks on missionary work and Shakespeare. Grace Wilder received a kitchen shower ahead of her December wedding, with a decorated dinner and gift wagon sent by friends.
Rev A E Hock ling married Miss Hannah Kearton in Miller 8 D on December 3 at 2 pm with Rev Join H Kearton officiating. District superintendent Dr G T Notson assisted. About fifty guests attended as ferns and smilax adorned the church. Bridesmaid Annie Hocking and best man Fred Hocking participated with matron of honor Mrs Ben Knight. The bride wore dove colored silk poplin.
Doane Robinson writes The Republican that there is no need for conflict between Mitchell and Sioux Falls over electric current from Missouri River power. He notes ample supply if one of the proposed plants is completed and urges cooperation.
On Wednesday afternoon Miss Lila M Wildman was honored at a luncheon at the Clapsaddle home by Ruth and Esther Clapsaddle and neighborhood young ladies. Gifts included a cookbook with each guest writing two recipes. The Twenty-two Carat club met with Mrs. Stewart Bailey. meeting plans were set for January 7 with transportation arranged to go to the country.
Mrs. O. BE. Cassem hosted the Ride-A While club on Tuesday offering unique suffrage color decor and a luncheon. Guests received souvenir pencils and wrote reasons for and against women’s ballot rights, with all responses favoring equal suffrage. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Benedict on East Fourth avenue.
Mrs. William Herbert hosts Ich-Gi-Bibbel club this evening. Twentieth Century club adjourns to January 5 with no Monday session. O N T club met with Miss Nellie old Tuesday evening for fancy work and light refreshments. Next Tuesday Miss Agnes Herrick hosts. Atatro Nous auction bridge club honored Mrs. Hitchcock last Friday. Mrs. Downey received high score prize. Round Table to hold preliminary business meeting with Mrs. Wood. next meeting January 5 for social evening. Today club hostess Miss Lilly Patterson with lessons led by Mrs. Scallin and Mrs. Moyer. Frances Leavitt critic. Mitchell Art club hosted Monday by Mrs. Winsor. Christmas lesson by Mrs. Shelby and Christmas talk by Mrs. Wider.
James Salisbury elected captain of Mitchell football for 1914. unanimous choice. He is a senior and left tackle, missing part of 1913 due to injury, expected to finish four years in purple and white. Monograms for 1913 to be awarded. list of 14 recipients includes Nordbye and Salisbury among others.
The Republican National Committee moved toward reforming convention rules and reducing Southern representation. A Warren plan would cut Southern seats by 62 and trim Northern losses. A sub committee, chaired by Warren, will reconvene to report further changes and potential four at large delegates per state plus one per Congressional district.
Washington DC reports winter wheat sown area at 86 506 000 acres. December 1 condition run 97.2 percent of normal, vs 93.8 percent prior year and 86.6 percent in 1911. Rye sown area 1 702 040 acres with 95.3 percent condition, above last year and 10 year average.
A new scandal erupted as the trial of eight Western Fuel company executives began in San Francisco. Defendants face charges of defrauding the government on customs duties and coal weight totaling about 500000 dollars. Witness David Powers, a former employee, is jailed on seduction charges, while a grand jury probes further with the girl, her father, and several Western Fuel attorneys. Powers posts 5000 bail and vows the move will backfire. The case traces to John J. McNab’s resignation as U S attorney amid claims of improper influence in the Wilson administration era.
Twenty five bodies of thirty seven men killed in yesterday's Vulcan mine explosion have been removed. Rescue workers from surrounding camps replaced night shift crews as miners were found dead in lower levels. Officials cite coal dust ignition and note the mine had modern safety gear and a recent inspection. Seventeen years earlier another explosion on the property killed 47.
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