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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1910
Page
1
Federal court verdicts found the seized flour adulterated and misbranded under the Pure Food and Drug Act. The case, against a Lexington Nebraska mill, involved 625 sacks of bleached flour sold to a Castle Missouri grocer. A motion for a new trial will be filed within 20 days.
Washington reports show Senator Jonathan Dolliver of Iowa facing strong opposition led by Representative Walter I. Smith of Council Bluffs. Smith’s district victory strengthens rivals plan to deny Dolliver renomination with talk of Smith as House speaker and potential Senate challenger. Dolliver’s late Senate speech urged reform and targeted the Tariff Law, prompting widespread requests for copies from Bourne for Oregon and South Dakota progressives plus numerous smaller orders.
Redfield South Dakota Democrats unveil new features for the state platform. They concur with Republicans on electors in towns choosing a postmaster and oppose the deposit guaranty law while backing equal assessment of public service properties. They pledge against expanding offices and salaries and criticize Republican legislative efforts.
The agricultural bureau issued a nationwide crop report from Washington. Winter wheat 81.5, spring wheat 61.6, combined 73.6. Oats 82.2, barley 73.7, corn 85.4, hay 80.2. Wheat in farmers hands 38,739,000 or 5.3 percent of last year. corn 114,083,000, up 5,315,000 from 1909 or 4.9 percent. Rye 87.5.
A wall at the Pett Bros soap factory collapsed injuring and killing two Kansas City residents. James Brady and William Rothen barger Jr. are identified among the dead. Authorities investigate the incident and assess safety breaches at the plant.
Washington reports both major parties organizing publicity offices for a nationwide push. The Republican book, directed by Francis E. Curtis, centers on the tariff and Taft economy, with speeches from Boutell Longworth Payne and Beveridge cited. The Democratic counter focuses on high tariffs and graft claims, aiming for August release.
William Jennings Bryan declares he will campaign freely in Nebraska focusing on county option and liquor interests. He condemns party leaders who opposed initiative and referendum and argues the liquor issue shapes the campaign alongside national themes.
Theodore Roosevelt writes in the Outlook praising Governor Hughes and the New York legislature for direct primary nominations. He argues the bill was well framed, marking progress, and notes the Republican party’s majority rejected the governor’s recommendations.
The text notes the Republican majority in each house supported the bill while three-fourths of Democrats opposed it. It argues responsibility lies with individuals rather than parties and asserts the public desires self governance with leaders shaping policy to reflect community interests and ideals.
Complete returns from across the country show 44 killed and 2488 injured while celebrating the Fourth. Fire Marshal Horan recommends absolute prohibition of fireworks in Chicago and urges a safer approach to public celebrations.
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