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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1911
Page
6
A raid in St Petersburg targeted Grand Dukes involved in army contracts graft with a famed Imperial Theatre dancer. Police seized papers and jewel boxes while the dancer hosted them at dawn, hinting at outside bribe schemes and marking a shift in imperial power that could curb elite immunity.
A joint committee reports conclusions on state soldiers home conditions. They urge reinstatement of several discharged members, approve some dismissals, and call for changes to admissions rules, governance age limits, and the home’s military style to avoid its drift toward a rigid post. They cite improper sewer repair spending and urge legislative fixes. The report names Wyman, Cranston and Browne among members.
Pierre South Dakota reports show liquor advocates mobilizing to defeat a daylight saloon deadline as a Senate vote nears. Lobbyists from Armour and Co. and regional rail lines push for amended measures while primary election bills reshape official notices and party representation in the legislature.
Des Moines Iowa legislature defeats two bills on a special primary. The Senate kills the Adams special primary while the House passes a daylight-saloon bill restricting hours from early morning to 8 PM.
The daylight saloon bill passed in the senate by 32 to 12 and becomes law when signed, closing saloons from 9 pm to 6 am on weekdays and all day on election days, with sheriffs and police enforcing the provision. The measure also declares an emergency, effective upon gubernatorial approval.
Pierre South Dakota The railway commission plans a bill to amend the common carrier act of 1907 to cover express companies. It would allow joint rates, require rate schedules posted thirty days before effect, authorize suspension of rates, and make rebating a penal offense. The judiciary committee opened House 259 proposes to curb probate counsel by county judges. New house bills include 266 Kerr on geo surveys, 256 VanCamp on insurance solicitors fees, 257 Erickson on adultery testimony, and 258 Peterson on salary limits.
The list includes proposals by Parrott to adjust Walworth county tax bills, Matheny to regulate insurance solicitation and threshers bonds, Hoys to mark state holidays on Mondays when needed, and Koch to require visible tail lamp numbers on vehicles. May also includes real estate conveyance rules for cities and towns and a tax refund appropriation. Dr Coz Patniese Rilster advertised for sale by drug outlets.
A week ago a body was stolen from the Scott mausoleum in Eric Pennsylvania. Police suspect kidnapping for ransom linked to Black Hand threats against the wealthy Scott family. Six men used a heavy copper casket and wagon, with more bodies possibly planned for later seizure.
Washington D C The finance committee recommends passage of the Taft backed House bill creating a permanent tariff commission despite a protectionist controlled committee. A senate floor fight led by Senator Bailey is anticipated as the measure moves forward. Senator Bristow of Kansas argues for direct election of senators amid rising influence of special interests.
In Wheeling, attorney for Mrs. Farnsworth Schenk says counsel have agreed on alimony of 100 dollars a month. The divorce bill was filed today but its contents were not disclosed.
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