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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1915
Page
2
The discussion centers on presidential initiative and referenda limits under the Dakota constitution. Courts have long held the legislature decides what qualifies as an emergency, with Judge Taylor aligning to precedent. A Richards case ruling lingers as a potential catalyst for further suits amid renewed public debate.
The piece argues the Eastland disaster shows dangers near crowded piers and stresses that the nation should avoid war with Germany or Britain. It urges President Wilson to pursue diplomacy, noting neutral rights on ocean highways and warning that entering war would undermine moral authority.
Miss Florence Wagner will wed Dr. T A Judge of Milwaukee at Holy Family church Monday morning. Recent social events hosted by her sister Mrs. L J Beckwith Jr included a 1 pm luncheon for 26 guests with pink and green decor and a five course dinner dance at the Beckwith home. Out-of-town guests include Miss Matt Rowley and Mr. David L Jennings of Milwaukee. The W C T U met at the Keiley farm with forty attending, program led by Mrs. Fred Brodstrup.
Mrs O E Cassem read Mary Antrim's They Knock At Our Gate and Mrs Brodstrup spoke of departmental work. Mrs Kelley showcased flocks of turkeys and chickens. A picnic style luncheon followed as Mrs Dick Haney hosted twelve neighbors. Guests crafted hats from tissue paper and exhibited them for takeaway. Miss Irene Morris assisted with service.
The piano pupils of Miss Bernice Wrost presented a recital on Wednesday afternoon at her studio at 204 North Main Street. Participants included Marie Salisbury Irene Gosche Norbert McComish Helen Salisbury Vivien Tilbury Rose Lyons Helen McHenry Clare Brown Wither Salisbury Teresa Moriarity Leona Meyers Mamie Smith Marie Mylan Josephine Woran Dorothy Millen Opal Rogan Yard Blackland Mary Ronzum and Pauline Miles.
Cedar Rapids Ta resident Miss Ruby Byers was guest of honor at a Wednesday afternoon informal gathering hosted by Mrs. C. A. Davison. Music plus lavender dahlias enhanced the tea with Mrs Robert Burns assisting. Camping parties from Mitchell frequent the James River area as weather improves.
Johnson and Schlick duel as Mitchell tops Scotland 1 to 0 in a tense afternoon game at Tobin's Park. Dougan's two-base hit drives in the winning run. Schlick fans 9 while Johnson goes the distance for Scotland but can’t allow a hit with runners aboard. The clubs meet again at Hitchcock Park tonight at 6:15 with All Nations roster to follow.
Gordon W. Rundlett, government agent for the Smith Lever act, describes a farm aid program for South Dakota. Funds include a $16 000 National grant rising to 35 000, plus a 25 000 state appropriation, with counties contributing and receiving 60 percent back from the state. The program targets boys and girls clubs, dairy and silo development, and farm women’s working conditions, with demonstration schools in counties lacking extension.
Sully county shows 2004 residents with a 358 person decline in five years and Onida the seat at 251. Okobojo rises to 76. County totals include 322 children under six and 587 of school age with 591 voters and 445 men of military age. Foreign born totals list England Germany and Sweden. Turner County reports 14836 residents a 796 gain and Parker 7324. Counts include 2188 children under six and 4807 of school age with 4165 voters. One negro resident noted.
The document lists 1,066 voters and 676 men of military age. It provides education levels: 1,851 common school, 76 high school, 19 normal, 17 college training, 4 college graduates. It notes 35 illiterates and unmarried adults over 18: 858 males and 163 females. Foreign born total 161 German, 112 Russian, others scattered.
John Barton and Fred Phillips of Sioux Falls won the doubles title at the state tennis tournament in Sioux Malls defeating Ray Branson and Paul Young 4-6 6-3 6-3 6-1 to claim the silver trophy cup. Branson earlier won the morning round 6-2 4-6 6-4 7-4.
Charles Cox a farmer near Riverside died yesterday morning of stomach trouble at the home of Mrs. Cox’s parents 1201 West Third avenue. Funeral services will be at Barber residence tomorrow at 2 pm. He was born January 22, 1869 in Seale’s Mound Illinois and leaves wife and three sons Clayton 16 Arthur 14 Kenneth 3. He had been a printer by trade before turning to farming sixteen years ago and moved here nine years ago from Central City Illinois. He was surrounded by three brothers, two sisters and a niece at his death.
South Dakota Supreme Court denied a rehearing in the injunction suit by T. J. Spangler to stop Mitchell from building a municipal telephone system and issuing bonds. Circuit Judge R B Tripp had denied the injunction, and the high court affirmed. Spangler argued the state constitution barred internal improvements. the city argued the ban applied only to the state, not cities, and that telephones are a public necessity warranting municipal ownership.
Hayti South Dakota report notes Peter Tauer, a prominent local farmer, brought before the county board of insanity. He adopts the plea to be sent to a hospital for treatment and mentions his condition during the proceedings.
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