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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
7
The 1911 annual review from the Department of History uses federal agriculture estimates for cereals and potatoes due to unharvested crop acreage. It lists population at 600,000 and per capita production values, with totals for crops, hay, dairy, poultry, and animal products, and notes a decrease in total farm products to 1018135.
Reports describe heavy clashes in a Persian city as Russian troops advance against the constitutionalists. Casualties run high on both sides with significant property damage and blockades affecting civilians and foreign consulates.
The Interstate Commerce Commission orders a fixed rate of one dollar per hundred pounds on lemons from southern California to eastern points, halting $1.14 charges by railroads. The ruling echoes an October court injunction and shapes ongoing tariff discussions as Congress reconvenes.
Federal legislation proposed in Indianapolis would make lawyers aiding in forming industrial combinations equally liable with corporation magnates for restraint of trade. In Parkston, Oliver reports a railroad link from Olivet to Tuscan will be secured and a connecting line to be completed by August 1 next year. The Olivet Interurban Railway Co. is forming to operate, with expansion planned to Mitchell in 1913.
Hutchinson Kansas Mire W D Nifton found frozen to death with her year old son close. The woman walked home and vanished in darkness. Hayward Wisconsin Nele Paulson, a squawman, found dying on the reservation. His six year old daughter lay frozen beside him as he killed his wife Josephine Cloud and her mother then shot himself.
Fragmentary report cites investigation into a violent incident with mentions of multiple arrests and unnamed suspects. Text is corrupted and names are illegible, but notes police inquiry and potential upcoming developments regarding perpetrators seeking quick money.
A garbled OCR fragment references Minnelaha county cases and a Supreme Court matter. It mentions a church group in Virginia Hawk leadership and lists officers such as president and secretary along with a women’s society in the church, noting fund usage and parish duties.
A grand White House reception drew guests in formal attire and varied uniforms. President Taft and the First Lady greeted diplomats, judges, and cabinet members as the Marine Band played and the crowd formed a long line before doors opened at 11. The event showcased diplomatic corps, ambassadors, and dignitaries from around the world amid a festive, music filled evening.
The Rosebud delegation weighs support for S D Dalaz as a delegate amid party factions. Backers cite his stance with Taft era Republicans, while critics worry over harmonizing rival voices and the broader party unity at Pierre.
Crowds gathered for Watch Night services and public events as 1912 began. In the city, banks closed for year-end tasks while YMCA open house featured basketball games and exhibits. The Methodist service drew about 600 attendees in severe cold, with sermons, music, readings, and fraternal greetings from neighboring churches.
Announcement from Rapid City cites U S District Judge James D Cillott appointing James K Hull of Rapid City as no referee in bankruptcy for the western half of South Dakota replacing Frank Exline. Exline, a Democrat, recently moved to the Commerce Court bench. Hull, a Republican, is a noted local real estate dealer with two years of service in the role.
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