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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1914
Page
2
The piece argues for a robust primary system with registration to protect parties from outsiders and criticizes the Richards plan. It compares Titanic and Empress of Ireland sinkings, noting different casualty rates and media impact. It also mentions Roosevelt’s comments on Wilson and a satirical note on a circus marriage, ending with a quip on suffrage and schools.
Letcher Aghools wrapped up the year with an address by Principal B J Woodbury and a hotly contested baseball game between Letcher and Howard, which Letcher won five to zero. Allen DeGroff chaired the event and presented an electro reading lamp to Woodbury for service at the head of Letcher schools.
Carl Helland of Clark County narrowly escaped death after a gun exploded while he hunted with an old rifle. The hammer blew off and struck him in the forehead, knocking him unconscious until his senses returned. The injured man survived due to the heavy bone structure of his skull.
Mayor A B and Hitchcock announce a plan to oil and roll streets in Mitchell to reduce summer dust. A pilot on Rowley Street cut dust at the Mitchell Publishing Company office and officials plan further work this summer if property owners cover costs of 10 to 15 cents per front foot. The program includes temporary oil sprinkles and requires curb and gutter to improve drainage and street appearance.
Louis Ortmayer an alumnus of the University of South Dakota Vermillion has been chosen as local secretary of the Dakota Wesleyan Y M C A for the coming year. He will begin duties August 24 and will run a student employment bureau. He previously served as secretary at Vermillion for two years.
Mitchell will attend the Mt Vernon old settlers picnic in Davison county to be held June 10 and 11. The weekend promises the greatest festival yet with rest rooms in Woodman hall upper floor and a full program of band concerts vaudeville races games and street dances across Dixon hall South Side Park and Main street venues.
Huron candidate for governor Mr Richards says he declined Progressive nomination for US Senate. He would not refuse Bull Moose endorsement if running as independent. He notes reports on the Empress of Freland disaster in the St Lawrence River.
The text notes a brother of Dr. E Kloveness as managing director of the collier. Mr Richards holds stock in several boats of the same line but not in the vessel referenced.
Thirteen graduates from Wessington Springs seminary will receive their diplomas on Wednesday evening June 8. Names include Lavina Collins Anna Aston Wilma Bonney Ethel Donoghue Nellie Merryman Weaver Scandrett Kate Williamson Maude Smith Dorothy Shrock Bernice Homewood Anna Kemp Nellie Peek and Lella Lillington. The baccalaureate sermon will be by Bishop Wilson T. Hogue of Chicago on Sunday evening June 7. Commencement address by Dean E. F. G. Perisho of the State University at Vermillion.
In Nassau county jail, Joseph Grella, serving four months for attempted kidnapping, climbed a wall plank during siesta. Guard Winfield Box pursued, captured him after a chase that ended with handcuffs and Grella back inside. Fellow inmates shunned him for trying to escape.
Insurance regulator certifies Westchester Fire Insurance Company as authorized to transact fire and tornado insurance in South Dakota for the year ending February 28, 1995. The sworn statement details assets liabilities premiums and losses including capital of 300000 and surplus of 1278771.73 with admitted assets totaling 5218653.81 and total liabilities plus capital of 5218653.81.
Annual financial statement ending December 31 1913 shows admitted assets of 58 941 984 07 with gross assets 59 390 619 7 and liabilities 38 941 984 07. Policies issued 122 losses paid 3 000 00 premiums collected 1 898 88. Certification by Vermont Insurance Commissioner confirms authority to transact life insurance business through February 28 1915.
Professor H. B. Ford of Dakota Wesleyan accepts principalship of Hillsdale College commerce department in Hillsdale Michigan. Prof and Mrs Ford will depart for Hillsdale next week.
Bernard D. Bennett, 39, a Philippines veteran from Hot Springs, S Dakota, is diagnosed with leprosy at the Soldiers Home in West Allis Milwaukee. Inmates exposed to him face consternation. Bennett is isolated and described as showing skin traces and weakness but not in the worst stage.
Woonsocket South Dakota report says George Hollenbeck original owner of the home stead where the city stands died this week at age 86. He settled in Dakota Territory in Miner County after crossing the plains and built a shanty that became the Hollenbeck hotel. He is survived by two daughters Mrs Geo Surface of Woonsocket and Mrs Rena Davidson of Los Angeles California.
Robert E. Dowdell, long a leading South Dakota Democrat, says he would not refuse a Bull Moose endorsement for Congress in the first district if offered at the Huron convention. He previously declined the nomination, blaming the proposal committee for prioritizing pie over principles, and states he will align with any party promoting progressive ideals. The split within the Democratic ranks could affect polling as factions weigh alliances with the Bull Moose.
Belle Fourche South Dakota United States Commissioner I A Cade was arrested by Deputy Game Warden Edholm charged with illegal trout killing. He allegedly removed an eleven pound trout from a canal with his hands as it struggled in shallow water. Two weeks earlier another government employee W H McGinley paid a $62 fine for spearing an eighteen pound trout.
Nine teen graduates received diplomas in a public school commencement in Hot Springs South Dakota. Dr Osborne of the University of Colorado spoke. Notables included Effie Aaberg Muriel Wilson Monica Culligan John Volin Richard Hawn George Leach Harry Marty Fulton Dudley Dee Petty Marie Magowan Della Phillips Verne Scott Francis Case Harry Lillich Sue Osmatherly Mary Cleaver Florence Miller Rupert Gillespie Ruth Phillips. Prize awards for oratory were announced with Francis H Case winning first.
John F. Ross a Sioux Falls newspaper man formerly of Gregory county was confirmed by the senate for the office of register of the land office at Bell Fourche. His nomination, sent March 16, faced delays caused by Democratic party actors but was ultimately reported out and approved.
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