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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
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Historical editorials analyze the Progressive party stance after Roosevelt’s span trip. The piece notes calls for policy over party name, hints at possible extinction of the Bull Moose movement, and discusses anti trust clause provisions affecting fraternal and agricultural organizations.
Judge Dooling in California declares Taft era withdrawals of public coal lands beyond legal authority. The ruling contrasts with Taft and Ballinger, urging public rights be protected and Congress urged to devise leasing plans to prevent further waste of the public domain.
The text argues lawmakers and labor leaders would reject any effort that creates class legislation in their favor. It contends that exploiting exemptions could empower the wealthy and undermine constitutional protections, urging caution about actions by the House.
The government Indian school in Pierre will hold commencement exercises on Friday June 12 for the graduating class including Fred Fleury Joseph Giles Eunice Sheppard Oliver Russell Alex Sazu Ben Ash DeWitte. Class colors are purple and white with white nose as flower. Graduation address by Rev. Howard Ashley of Aberdeen. June 11 features a ballgame band concert and musical recitals.
Spearfish South Dakota The State Normal school graduates forty nine young women and one man teachers at the annual commencement exercises this week Rev James Watson of Rapid City preaches the baccalaureate sermon The comic opera H M S Pinafore is the main musical feature with a chorus The class play is The Princess Judge McGee of Rapid City delivers the graduation address
Mitchell park board issues guidance on pruning timing and methods. Small branches may be removed now while large cuts should wait until winter. avoid costly experts and unnecessary pruning.
Memorials for the dead of the Woodmen of the World were held at the cemetery after gathering at the I. O. O. F. hall. Wreaths and flowers decorated graves as June 6 was set for these ceremonies. Next Wednesday the order plans a meeting with candidates for initiation and staff members urged to attend.
Night clerk Harry Case at the Milwaukee depot in Groton reacted swiftly when Mrs. Rathwill of LeSueur Minnesota paused on the track. He leaped to push her off as a westbound train approached, saving her life but spraining his wrist as they fell. The woman escaped unharmed.
Robert Briggs 38, owner of Aberdeen Sign and Advertising, died in Watertown from blood poisoning after a tonsillitis attack. He complained of illness while on business and the infection worsened rapidly, leading to a fatal septic condition.
A report notes a systemic failure led to a rapid decline and death within a short period. Medical discussion highlights how the dysfunction propagated, with cautions for monitoring and early intervention.
At a state lands board meeting the plan to market state school lands within the Belle Fourche irrigation project was approved. A 40 acre Aurora county tract will be offered to support a central school initiative for agricultural work. The board also announced monthly land offerings in Harding county reflecting 325,551 acres held, with 93,018 in school sections, 172,227 indemnity selections, and 60,306 endowment selections.
Four hundred Elks and families traveled by special and regular trains to Deadwood and Lead to be welcomed with receptions and a ball. Visitors toured Homestake workings as Purple and White decorations brightened Deadwood and Lead. Sioux Falls Elks departed by special train, Aberdeen crew planned Hot Springs route.
The Co. F rifle team traveled to Sheldon and shot a match against Co. H of the 56th Iowa National Guard. They returned Sunday with the bacon, after firing the War department prescribed course for the national guard.
In Alexandria a surprise reception at Odd Fellows hall honored Mr. and Mrs. P F E Wickhem on their sixteenth wedding anniversary. About one hundred friends attended as veterans of the 1880-81 winter shared memories, forming a gathering of longtime county pioneers.
The Dakota Wesleyan academy awarded diplomas to students including Marlys Dove Shaw and Margaret Irene Card. Miss Gertrude Becker presented a diary summary and the program included pantomime and songs by the class, with remarks by Harold Card and performances by Olive Link. Dr Halphide left for a business trip to Menomine Wisconsin.
On Long Island Sound the Vanitie skippered by Alexander St. Cochran defeated the Herreshoff built Resolute in a drifting thirty mile course. The Resolute led early in stronger wind, but as breeze faded to five knots or less the Vanitie surged ahead, gaining a lead of over nine minutes by the twentieth mile and widening to finish well ahead after the second loop.
Huron capitalists plan a large up-to-date wholesale grocery house named the Huron Grocery Company with $150 000 authorized capital. Building work starts soon with material purchases underway. A $25 000 structure will rise on Dakota avenue north of the C N W tracks to be 120 by 60 feet, aiming for completion by mid August.
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