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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
6
Classifieds advertise rooms for rent near Main Street in Wisconsin and South Wyand, farm land in North and South Dakota, prairie acres for sale near Montrose South Dakota, and various water brands. Offers include land for sale, stock, farm equipment, and subscription ads. Trade options include automobiles for land and stock, with listings referencing government land programs and local real estate services.
Mrs. Moor's auction sale on Wednesday December 21 eight miles southeast of Mitchell features fine milk cows horses hogs and nearly new farm machinery. Judge Bros. auctioneers present sample papier mache wall brackets for fifteen cents each. The Republican office notes popular sample pictures drawn buyers already.
Mrs. Moore has moved to Mitchell and all items will be sold Wednesday December 21 at her farm eight miles southeast of Mitchell. The sale includes 66 head of cattle 9 horses 25 hogs and nearly new farm machinery. Judge Bros conduct the auction.
The State of South Dakota issues a certificate of authority for the Queen City Fire Insurance Co to transact fire insurance business in the state until February 28, 1911. The document contains balance sheets, ledger assets, premiums, expenses, liabilities, and risks in force as of December 31, 1909, and notes capital paid up at 200 000 dollars with surplus 145 918.62. It also records state compliance and officer statements. Finally, a brief crime note reports two men electrocuted in Richmond Virginia for murder.
Iowa Senator La F ayette Young in ten days as a senator charged that editors and printers direct the nation and criticized tariff revision schemes. He argued the tariff protects farmers and warned against a farm products price drop if middlemen are targeted. he referenced a Bryan meeting and potential shifts in party support. He urged defense of producers against middlemen and warned against petroleum price manipulation after tariff changes. Washington, D. C. reports note his sharp attack and the chamber reaction.
Washington progressives move to establish a tariff commission as the Sixty first Congress nears its end. Senator Aldrich backs a permanent tariff body before March 4 retirement. Serena Payne signals a bill to create a commission, with Payne as Ways and Means chair driving action. Republican leaders seek to restore party confidence.
Yankton South Dakota coroner's jury found George Rossteuscher died by his own weapon, not by soldiers, after barricading himself in a house. Testimony highlighted Bernice Courtney as the central figure in his downfall and his violent threats when rejected. Undertaker Teng found a photo of Bernice Culligan pinned to Rossteuscher's heart during burial preparations.
Colonel Linn, president of the board of managers at the South Dakota State Soldiers Home, says whisky interests stir up trouble and seek veterans' money, while he has managed the home at Hot Springs for years and remains familiar with its conditions.
Pierre South Dakota M M Edwards who escaped Brule county prison after grand larceny arrest arrived in the city and checked at the Lock hotel He notified Sheriff Stanley County to fetch him as he is wanted there for horse theft A special Ft Pierre court may hear a guilty plea tomorrow
In Pierre South Dakota the Supreme Court heard the referee John L Jolly report in the Harbin disbarment case. Harbin of Platte was represented by himself and J H Drvis as prosecutor Wanzer and Tipton of Armour Platte attended. The referee found chiefly in Harbin's favor on most specifications with seven in favor of disbarment unclear. The court took case under advisement after earnest arguments. Harbin previously helped disbar J M True and built a rapid rise in his career. Only one charge showed substantial adverse finding against Harbin for charging an excessive fee.
The Newark jury found Montema Waika, a Haytian, guilty of manslaughter for his role in the mob that killed Detective Etherington last summer as he sought evidence against saloons during county option. Etherington was fatally shot by a mob when he arrived as anti saloon league representative.
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