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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1911
Page
4
The snippet lists Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company proprietor W R Ronald as editor and manager. It shows subscription rates: one year $1.00, six months 75 cents, three months 40 cents. A stray note references advertising and rates.
A column analyzes tariff contrasts for wool and weighs Roosevelt's possible role in the 1912 race. It discusses La Follette’s faltering movement, Taft's prospects, and whether Roosevelt will accept a nomination if forced by the primary system. It notes Nebraska ballots and the strategic timing of Roosevelt’s public remarks.
The report from the tariff board affirms the costs of production and the need for scientific tariffs. It criticizes ad valorem duties and favors a mixed specific and ad valorem system for woollen goods, highlighting congressional failings and supporting President Taft’s tariff commission approach.
A political critique condemns England and Russia for thwarting reform and progress abroad. It cites England’s restraint on China and India and Russia’s dismissal of Shuster as examples of powerful nations obstructing development. The piece argues global change requires rejecting such dominance and embracing forward momentum.
Ethan and Parkston residents travel for business and visits. Charles Trow returns from Parkston. Bernard Gilbertson photographed in Ethan. Dr Wilson of Parkston visits Ethan on business. Henry Bauman conducts a sale with Judge Wrothers auctioneering. Reverend Bradley plans Christmas week services at Worthend No 1 school house. MWA Lodge initiates another candidate. Henry Geisen returns from west of the river.
State auditor and treasurer compile per capita and total costs of government for 1900 1905 1910. Public school spending in 1910 totals 1 068 012 77 with rural schools absorbing nearly three million in funding. Per pupil cost runs at 932 22 annually. In Lincoln Center Sherrill Clark and John Schmidt convicted of complicity in Miss Mary Chamberlain tar and sentenced. Both fined 200 and costs and denied rumor of a 25000 settlement.
In Otvenville Minnesota the Hastings and Wicks division inquiry into the Odessa wreck resumes at the courthouse. Conductor Gillick and flagman Law dispute who failed to follow signals. Witnesses describe train speeds and dispatch orders amid fault by Aberdeen dispatcher.
Mrs. Minnie Issenhuth died by drowning after falling into a rain barrel while fetching water. Her sister found her body as the family, traveling salesman John Issenhuth and two small children, had spent Christmas day with relatives in Minnesota.
An unknown intruder pried open the rear door of the Oito Faults billiard parlor Wednesday night and stole $15 from the cash register. Footprints in fresh snow suggest a single thief. cigars were untouched and police report no suspect yet despite night patrol efforts.
Over the past week several academy societies staged debates. Adelphians led by Ernest Smith and others won 2 to 1 on initiative and referendum. Delta Rhos edged Kappas 2 to 1 on a waterway issue, and Daedalians beat Kappas on recall. Delta Rhos then defeated Daedalians to claim the championship.
The article notes a debate over county unit school organization favoring towns under 250 population, with representatives Jens Jensen George Johnson and Thomas Sevitt. Frank Beck Ernest Thompson and Ellis Walters were tied to the Daedalians and Walter Sherman Ernest Melellips joined the tryout, contesting the issue as candidates for intercollegiate debates.
Lincoln reports Col Roosevelt could win Nebraska and the west in April as Governor Aldrich urges his name be filed. Roosevelt declined comment after learning of the move and planned quiet holidays at Sagamore Hill. Columbus notes Walter Brown of Toledo advocates Ohio delegates at large appointed by district convention, citing national committee rules.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports E W Hoch former Kansas governor describes Roosevelt as a possible 1908 Republican nominee. He notes a possible Taft alliance, Roosevelt's potential renomination, and the chance Taft would place a close ally on the Supreme Court if a vacancy arose.
J O Treganza, a traveling salesman from this city, found a 20 acre volcanic ash deposit near Norfolk Nebraska two miles from the railroad. The fine white ash, likened to pumice, is valued by soap makers and may yield substantial money. Treganza plans to move nearer the site and ship samples to manufacturers.
Onan Nebraska and Wigcot an organizer of Roosevelt banquets filed petitions with the secretary of state in Lincoln to place Roosevel on the Republican presidential nomination ballot. Under Nebraska law any qualified person may file a petition to place a candidate on the ballot. The ticket may feature the AA cousin senator and Pallette forces will be counted.
Washington reports the interstate commerce commission ruled in favor of Sioux City after a dispute among Sioux Paul and Minneapolis wholesalers over freight rates in the Western Minnesota district. Rates for Hart territory were ordered to be equalized by the railroads.
Witnesses say the individual has not disclosed where the deposit is hidden. It is believed the spot is not far from this city, though no exact coordinates are known. Local authorities urge anyone with information to come forward.
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