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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1912
Page
7
The Zard home hosted a wedding reception Monday for Walter Zard and Helen Tobin after their January wedding in town. About fifty guests enjoyed a substantial dinner, cards, and later dancing and socializing, with many presents for the young couple and warm wishes for their future.
The piece recounts birthday celebrations for Nels Jensen, Mrs K Heg, Ned Row, and Mrs M Seivers, with a six o clock dinner at Mrs Wood's home. Halcyon club embroidery afternoon at Mrs J C Bryan's, next host Mrs J J Cook, and a Wednesday night bridge club gathering with top score by Mrs W Downey.
Nevada court grants divorce to Mabel J Root from Wise Ay and hears sweeping social critique urging women to avoid New York club men. Attorney general cites insurance and incorporation rulings. Odd Fellows address outlines order history and branches.
The United States Steel Corporation presents its version of the purchase of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company, denying antitrust violations and arguing Roosevelt involvement, claiming increased output by competitors and growth in foreign business while asserting the purchase did not suppress trade. The government contends the purchase violated the Sherman Act and seeks remedy.
A brief notice from the C Platte Tribune lauds Mitchell as near the district center and describes I. Brangon as an able man in the political scene. The passage reflects local praise for leadership and prominence within the congressional map.
A statement by Com hover Lane at the interstate commerce committee discussed railroads and express firms forming a partnership. Geore C Tuviar and others noted the division of express dates, with questions about charging by weight and the role of railroad facilities in service.
A Chicago telegram entered in federal court traced weekly average selling prices and margins for Armour and Co. National Packing Co. Morris and Swift and Co. dressed beef in London with figures reviewed by Edward Tilden and Joseph Riesch. The evidence linked to grand jury indictments against packers and included internal pricing practices and branch house allocations in Chicago and Boston.
A diptera illness caused two deaths in Walitem with a four day window for removals. The first a elder daughter died soon after illness, then a 14 month old baby followed. Cases are isolated and no wider outbreak seen in Pierre. The land department reports loss of over 57 thousand acres in Mellette and Dennett counties due to Indian element surveys.
In Belle Fourche South Dakota Nathan Draper believed to be 214 years old died while being transported to Hot Springs for treatment. He was on the way to receive care when the fatal event occurred.
Matton W. Draper prominent pioneer of northern state died here from rheumatic heart disease. He was raised near Deantwood and managed his father’s extensive Morcan river interests in Harding county. The day’s events included a Brown County farmers’ institute, household economics lectures, a poultry association meeting, and talks on farming practices and sub-soiling.
In Appleton Wisconsin Governor Veresey affirms unwavering support for Robert M La Follette and his claim as Progressive leader, pledging full efforts to secure the La Follette nomination despite friendship with Roosevelt. He says no split among La Follette Roosevelt and Taggart factions. In-depth remarks outline unified pursuit of a common end.
The court declares the appeal fee is twenty dollars, reversing previous ten dollar practice. Fines will require an additional ten dollars for further action on already filed cases, potentially delaying filings if fees are not promptly paid.
Aberdeen South Dakota February 12 212 John Sutherland Pierre South Dakota reports Lincoln states he endorses progressive principles and backs La Follette for the nomination. He would do all in his power to secure his candidacy.
The remarks suggest that if La Follette cannot be nominated other men who fit his principles could represent and lead the party to victory. The text notes that any publication contrary to this view is considered harmful.
Mrs. Jennie Lowenthal must pay $25 to charity by tomorrow night as a condition of dropping a complaint by Dr Pollock. He accused her of following him, shouting insults, and crying outside his house after her baby died under his care.
The pardon board recommended clemency for Eli Raisce of Lawrence county on a arson charge, for A Hem Lincoln county connected case, and for Chris Immersoen of Minnehaha county on forgery. James Anderson of Miner county on a similar charge was rejected.
Quebec Ontario Manitoba British Columbia Saskatchewan North and Northwest curling bodies meet in St Paul to greet the Scottish delegation after a matinee. The group then travels to Winnipeg for the Manitoba Curling Association's twenty fourth annual international bonspiel opening tomorrow and continuing for a week.
A two year old girl, Ruby Jackson, fell into a tub of scalding water while playing near her mother and died a few hours later from burns over her body. The incident occurred as she tugged at her dress causing a loss of balance. In Woonsocket South Dakota, a four day water carnival was proposed by the Coyote club for next summer with a favorable reception. In Chicago John Wheeler testified in the Packers trial asserting a push for uniform prices across major firms.
Davison County Court in Mitchell issue notices to heirs Sarah Thomas and Erin Scoville. Sarah Thomas seeks Letters of Administration for Daniel Thomas deceased with S. G. Scoville as proposed administrator. Hearing set for February 10 1912 at 10:00 AM at the County Court House.
The administrator with will annexed H R Kibbee of Mitchell South Dakota Davison county announces creditors and all persons with claims against Anna Wallstrum deceased to present vouchers within six months of first publication at Commercial and Savings Bank in Mitchell. Dated March 2 1911.
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