County Vote Records Wet Measure Amid Liquor Debate
Fragmented OCR notes show county board discussion on liquor licensing and drought era politics. Mentions commissioners, bonds, and apportioned action amid strong interest in a wet outcome.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1911
Page
7
Harvesting machines change western and central wheat work
The article notes the shift from hand and horse methods to motor driven harvesting gear in Western and Central areas. It mentions gas engines for pulling harvesters and headers, with some machines tested in various theaters and a move toward motorized, lighter systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kantas Bhaks
Anaéia
Rattler Found on Kitchen Table
A reader reports finding a rattlesnake on a kitchen table. The sighting prompted concerns about pest control and household safety, with no injuries reported. Residents are advised to exercise caution and contact animal control if encountered again.
Snake Bites Rattler Length of Six Feet and Ten Rattles
A club member defeats a six foot snake that rattled ten times before being finished. The incident details a rare encounter with the serpent and notes its measured length.
Immigrant governess killed by live wire in Chicago storm
Fannie Waketh a 19 year old immigrant from Germany arrives in Chicago seeking fortune. While walking with her employers' children after a storm she touches a live 2300 volt wire tangled in a fallen tree and dies instantly. Police will contact her relatives to send the body home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Fannie Waketh
Fannie
Ree
City
Henry Beneke
Stratford Avenue
Nannie
Germany
Rail commission schedules safety devices hearings across region
At its regular monthly meeting the railway commission set July schedules including inspections of Black Hills railways, a Caputa station agent hearing, joint Illinois Iowa Wisconsin Nebraska Minnesota session on interlocking switches, and open meetings. Also hearings on freight rates, machinery, telephone rates, and a Monroe accident were planned, with station staffing and telegraph service adjustments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
South Dakota
Milwaukee
Northwestern Association
Inter
Milwaukee Line
Orinet
Roscoe
White Butte
Perkins County
Troy
Northwestern Road
Unitv-ille
McCook
Milwaukee Road
Pierrepont
Huron
Summit
Wau
Hines Denies Funk Allegations in Lorimer Probe
Edward Hines testified before the investigating committee in Washington that he was in Washington when Clarence Funk claimed he saw him in Chicago. Hines produced hotel bills, denied seeing Ward Hiden, and rejected charges of contributing to Lorimer’s election fund. Senator Kenyon urged perjury prosecutions as the inquiry widened into the Lorimer affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward Hines
F Primer
Clarence Funk
International Star- Vester Company
Chicago
Iward Iiden
Unk
Larimer Election Fund
Lorimer
Tilden
Lorimer Fund
Hines
Waftt
Senate
Senator Lorimer
Wines
Tel
Aldrich
Penrose
Gamble
Kenyon
Jones
Taft
Mr. Lorimer
Penrezo
Senate Gamble
Springfield
Tess
Penrise
Worimer
Senate Jones
Meneen
Renies Kanks
International Tarvester Company
Funk
Illinois
Hopkins
Great Lakes
Gulf Deep Waterways
Death of Lizzie Mary Kern in Alhambra California
Lizzie Mary Kern, daughter of Mr and Mrs Milo Wern of Alhambra California, died June 17 after a three month typhoid illness. Born and raised near Mitchell South Dakota, she was 14 years 9 months old and a Methodist Church member. She leaves parents two brothers and three sisters, with burial reportedly set in Alhambra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Wern
Alhambra
Cal
Lizzie Mary
Lizzie
Mitchell
Methodist Church
California
South Dakota
Witness recounts Harvester opposition to Chicago River project
The testimony notes the International Harvester company opposing the river deepening and a conflict with Senator Lorimer and others over the plan. The witness recalls Lorimer’s early communications about the senatorship and a 1909 recommendation for G A Bartlett as United States Comptroller, with Lorimer not replying. He also says he had not been in Springfield for five years prior to testifying at the Helm committee inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Harvester Company
Chicago
Harvester Company
Senair Joner
Wines
Lorimer
Lelesram
Congress
G. A. Bartlett
Chicase
United States Computer
Springfeld
Helm Committee
Difficult to Hold Up New Road Law
Commissioners proceedings for the first of the month will show how many counties have suspended the wood reads law under provisions allowing suspensions pending a vote. The law requires petitions signed by ten percent of the freeholders in each county, not limited to residents, complicating petitions due to nonresident owners and town lots.
Cornerstone Lays for Catholic Church in Wagner
The cornerstone of a new $30,000 Catholic church in Wagner was laid with June 27 ceremonies. Bishop Flynn officiated with a large crowd present. music by the Wagner concert band accompanied the event. Delegations from Platte Geddes and Lake Andes attended as priests and locals praised Rev. Father Kelly for his work in building the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walher Count Boos-Waldeck
Henry Louig
Scotland
Mgr. Flynn
Burke
Platte
Wagner
Steel Trust Faces Sherman Suit and Monopoly Claims
Washington reports Herbert Knox Smith's investigation into the United States Steel Corporation. Taft circulated the findings urging public release. The document alleges the steel trust dominates raw materials, finished products, rail rebates, and transportation, plus coke and cement interests. A New York grand jury indicted numerous firms and individuals in a Sherman antitrust case, outlining price pools and territorial divisions within about twenty groups tied to the steel industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Herbert Knox Smith
Bureau of Corporation
Tait
United States Steel Corporation
Stee Trust
Taft
Nagel
United States
Steel Trust
Bet Steamship and Rail
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Ohio
Alabama
Stec Trust
Indianana
New York
Virginia
Kentucky
Tennessee
Branch of Trust
New York City
Wire Trust
Herber L
Saterlee
J. Pierpont Morgan
William Palmer
American Steel and Wire Company
Frank J.gould
Old Dominion Iron and Nailworks Company
Wise
Grand
Steel Industry Contracts Draw Government Interest
United States Steel and numerous independents are cited as entities under scrutiny as government agents acquire contracts agreements and minutes from steel industry meetings. The passage notes government involvement in possession of these records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Special Master Finds 2 1 2 Cent Passenger Rate Questioned
Special Master Gates reports on railroad rates in South Dakota. He challenges Judge Sanborn’s Minnesota rate ruling and adopts a direct expense basis for net income, suggesting a 2 1 2 cent passenger rate may be unlikely to win higher court approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stous
South Dakota
Eliott
Sanborn
Special
Minnesota
Judgeanborn
United States Sureme
Jakata
Spreil
Orthwestermnun Company
Ailway Company
South Jakata Board of Railroad
Lightning Strikes Miners High in Wilkes Barre Mine
In Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania James Conroy of Kingston was struck by lightning while 1560 feet underground at 1 A M and badly injured. He woke to a blinding flash and was knocked senseless. The bolt followed the air intake to his chamber but there was no powder or dynamite. Foreman Neal McHugh then set up a telephone system so workers can be called to the surface during storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
James Conroy
Kingston
Conroy
Neal McHugh
Newell Bank to Reopen After Shortage Found
Belle Fourche S D officials say Northwest State Bank of Newell will resume operations within thirty days. Deputy State Bank Examiner MecMasters reviews accounts after cashier Odin C Hameister died by suicide amid a shortage now expected to total 2250. Bank capital 10000 deposits over 40000. depositors safe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Fourche
S. D
Northwest State Bank
Newell
Odin C. Hameister
MecMasters
Madison
Dr Cox Barbed Wire Liniment for all pains
Household remedy advertised by Dr Cox for cuts burns bruises piles and soreness of all kinds. The 25 cent size liniment claims no equal and offers money back if not satisfactory. Sold by all druggists.
Eyeglass Delivery by Air Off the Olympic
English aviator Tommy Sopwith delivered eyeglasses to the deck of the Olympic in a daring air drop. The package fell into the sea after missing the deck while crowds aboard the liner cheered. Sopwith then landed at the Crescent Athletic Club grounds and described the incident as simple business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Allee Burpee
Philadelphia
London
Wanamaker’s
Sopwith
Nassau Boulevard
Olympic
Williamsburg Bridge
Bay Ridge
Old Fort Wackworth
Port Hamilton
Biant
Crescent Athletic Club
Subsidy for Building of Ponds in Kansas
The Kansas legislature approved tax rebates to farmers building ponds to safeguard water supplies. Dams of one acre foot or more trigger a $100 assessment reduction, with $200 per pond for larger ponds. Brick cement or stone dams add another $100 reduction per dam. County engineers survey ponds and certify applications, offering free construction advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kas
Board of Commissioners
Dr Coxs Barbed Wire Ointment Sold By Drugists
Advert says druggists offer Dr Cox's Barbed Wire ointment in 25c 50c and 1.00 dollar bottle sizes. Guarantee to heal without leaving a blemish or refund of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Cox
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Evey Town
Drouth
Rattler
ST. Paul
Miss Kern
Cornerstone
Pather Khley
Mastre
Sioun
Newell Bank
Europe
Tommy Sopwith
Noderm Scientific
Kansas
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