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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
11
The MITCHeLl Capital reports from Friday December 20, 1907. Prop C W Downey edits the Mitchell Printing Co. page.
The notice lists prices for subscription to the official county paper. One copy, one year in advance. one copy, six months. six copies for three months.
Senator Dolliver of Iowa produced a so called fetter to prove Governor Cummins had agreed not to run against Senator Allison. Cummins claims the pledge referred to 1905 and not the present time. The governor is portrayed as shrewd yet not entirely honest in politics.
The text discusses insurgents linking Senator Kittredge to Attorney Bristol in land case trials in Oregon. Kittredge objected to Bristol due to alleged deals against the government. The president initially reappointed Bristol, then withdrew the nomination after DOJ review. The insurgent press had pushed opposition, but the latest stance is not aimed at turning public sentiment against Kittredge.
Monday afternoon the American fleet of sixteen battleships and auxiliaries left Hampton Roads for the Pacific coast. President Roosevelt, aboard the Mayflower, reviewed the fleet at ten miles out as it steamed away, while officers greeted him. The purpose and extent of the voyage remain uncertain, fueling foreign press speculation.
President Roosevelt reasserts his 1904 stance on not seeking the Republican nomination in June. Insurgents in South Dakota push alternatives while Taft is named as successor, and debates over state paying Governor Crawford’s board bill at Pierre prompt calls for legal clarity and reform.
The article argues that it is the policies, not the man, that matter. Secretary Taft backs Roosevelt era policies and enjoys the president's strong support. Insurgent support will show itself by backing Taft as the presidential candidate.
In Wessington Springs the senator announces candidacy for governor. He adopts a platform aligned with Crawford and Roosevelt views. Other insurgent leaders reveal plans for state offices as Mitchell and Huron meetings begin to show results.
The President has done all he can and stated he will not accept another nomination. Critics urging a third term should respect his decision and stop pressing the matter. The President’s no is final, not open to reservation.
The Sioux Falls Press says with the President out of the race the field is open and anyone can enter. It notes no clear favorite, with a possible tilt toward Hughes, and adds insurgent papers must soon choose a side.
The governor should allow the state to select his boarding place in Pierre to avoid an unnecessarily large bill, arguing for magnanimity in public spending.
Reporter notes Senator Jeff Davis delivers a vituperative speech that silences observers led by Millman and others. Washington reacts as the young legislator presses his war of words, promising to clash as long as the language holds.
The second annual convention opened in Mitchell with about 100 farmers present as Mayor Branson welcomed delegates. Mitch ell’s Mitch ell timing delayed the morning session to Tuesday afternoon while the corn exhibit was arranged on tables for inspection.
Prof Bowman displays the ear that won last year’s world prize at the Iowa corn show. The auction fetched 150 dollars. Visit the exhibit to see the famous ear firsthand.
The article quotes a city editor who refuses waste and pledges careful spending, saying they will not discard items unless their value falls below the price of a want ad. He urges staff to prioritize essential choices and reuse material where possible.
A Chicago News item reports a Danish scientist’s claim that tears contain germs and that germs may also be present in kisses, provoking concern over women’s pleasure and health.
In a brief exchange quoted by the Washington Star, Mr Comrox questions whether money spent on art is wise and observes that those who solicit funds for art do not seem willing to hold onto money long enough to view the paintings.
The fragment shows Cholly denying involvement with others and insisting on associating with his equals, as Miss Pepprey challenges him to aim higher in a contrast typical of later dialogue.
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