Turner Honored Guest at Mitchell Corn Palace Banquet
About one hundred supporters of the Corn Palace and Commercial Club attended a complimentary banquet at the Elks Club. W E Turner, guest of honor, received praise from speakers including Mr. Ronald and Mr. Preston for his hustling leadership in Mitchell. Turner expressed surprise and gratitude, pledging to return to Mitchell and noting the city’s strong booster spirit. A treasurer report showed a year’s receipts of 16 821 50 against expenditures of 18 908 85, with a starting balance for next fall of 2 812 85.
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Corn Palace
Commercial Club
Llks Club
McCarthys
Purner
W . Ronald
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Turner
Ronald
Mitchell
Mr. Preston
Preston
Robert Burns
S Turner
Burns
Mitcell
Main
Seattle
M. F. Patton
Corn Palace Committee
Treasury
Weih
Placr
I. J. Derrick
S. J. Morris
D. T. Becker
Phan
Silshby
Silsby
Tie
Mitchell to secure permanent site for corn palace
The secretary highlighted the goal of a permanent site for the palace and urged future action to ensure permanency. J H Ferris moved for the city council to provide for purchase of a permanent site, reflecting consensus after harsh weather during corn palace week and strong financial success, affirming the future of the corn palace idea in Mitchell.
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Mitchell
Western Land and Cattle Company linked to alleged railroad loss
Chicago Record Herald reports rumors that the Western Land and Cattle Company based in Mitchell South Dakota may be tied to a supposed one million dollar loss by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway in its Puget Sound extension. Directors Betts of Mr Vernon and Branson of Mitchell deny ownership or investment, noting stock by proxy and a belief the firm buys and sells land along the line. Branson says he knew nothing of affairs and thought a Chicago banker held a large stock block.
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Chicago Record Herald
Western Land and Cattle Company
Mitchell
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M. C. Betts
Chicago
Infant Daughter Burned In House In Midland
Midland papers report the burn death yesterday of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs I A Reinhart. The fire started while the mother was away from the home with two small children present. The little boy was rescued but the girl suffered severe burns and died shortly after extrication.
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Pierre
Midland
I. A. Reinhart
Judicial Scandal to Open Court Probe in New York Case
Former valet I Brandt once linked to Mortimer Schiff faces a new trial in a burglary case after pleading guilty and receiving a thirty year sentence. Justice Gerard signaled possible jurisdiction issues by Judge Rosalsky as a habeas corpus hearing ends. The case may expose a major police and judicial scandal in New York history.
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New York City
Folk I. Brandt
Mortimer L. Schiff
Gerard
Habeas Corus
Rosalsky
Brandt
New York
Dinner at the White House for Speaker Clark
Speaker Champ Clark and Mrs Clark visit Washington to be hosted by President Taft and Mrs Taft at a White House dinner. This formal state banquet inaugurates the White House season, with unofficial entertaining continuing until Lent begins.
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Washington, D. C
Champ Clark
Taft
White House
Joe’ Cannon
Hearst to Speak in Frankfort for Blue Grass Assembly
William Randolph Hearst will arrive in Frankfort Kentucky tomorrow to address current political questions before the Kentucky General Assembly. The visit follows an invitation from the Blue Grass lawmakers for the New York editor to voice his views on state issues.
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Frankfort
William Tandolph Hearst
Kentucky General Assembly
New York
Death of Ipswich Hermit Besets Kosmer Shanty
Deputies and neighbors break into a remote shanty near Kosmer after several weeks with no smoke or mail. They find the elderly recluse Ben Burroughs dead, his dog inside, mangled by animals, with coroner and state's attorney to investigate starvation possibly tied to his isolation. Burroughs, a long-time settler five miles west of Kosmer, left a few assets including a quarter-section and government bonds.
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Kosmer
Illinois
M. Plin Beebe
Minority report on Stephenson charges in Senate
A Senate committee majority finds no proof of corrupt practices in the election of United States Senator Isaac Stephenson of Wisconsin. A minority report, signed by Senators Clapp Jones and Kenyon, refuses to accept the acquittal.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Today
Senate
United States
Isaac Stephenson
Wiscon
Wis
Clapp
Minnesota
Jones
Washington
Kenyon
Taft Postpones Execution of Mattie Lomax
President Taft delayed the execution of Mattie Lomax, a negro murderess, from February 19 to May 20 on AG Withersham's recommendation. Many anticipate a possible pardon in the future.
Folk Withdraws From Presidential Race By Backing Clark
Joseph W Folk effectively abandons the presidential bid, agreeing to vote the Missouri delegation for Speaker Champ Clark if Clark believes a Baltimore nominating fight is possible. Missouri holds a February 20 primary to pick delegates to the state convention in Joplin, with Clark supporters predicting 169 of 114 counties carried.
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Missouri
Champ Clark
Baltimore
Polk
Dillinger Patent Ties Showcased In South Dakota Venture
Carthage South Dakota William Dillinger of Wessington Springs has patented a hollow steel railroad tie. The design lies on ballast with a wooden spacer under the rail and bolts fitted in rail slots for safe adjustment as track settles. Dillinger seeks stock sales to outfit a track section for trials.
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Er of
Wessington Springs
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Carthage
Dellinger Steel Tie Company of America
Dillinger
Only One Criminal Case on Calender for February Term
Deadwood reports almost no criminal calendar for the circuit court next week as most cases have pled guilty. Trials include George Redding for arson at the Murray Homestead near Spearfish. prior pleas include forgery by Tom Samich and liquor after hours by Victor Stabio.
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Deadwood
Tom Samich
Victor Stabio
Warren O. Eddington
Thelma Campbell
Louis Duckler
Spearfish
City to decide three or five commissioners in Feb special election
On a voters petition the city council schedules a Feb 20 special election to decide if the city adopts a three or five commissioner government this spring. Two years ago residents voted for five, with plans to take effect in April, but sentiment shifted toward three.
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