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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1913
Page
10
Local reports detail a fiercely contested attorney appointment and delays in the party primary process. Opposition stems from patronage distribution concerns linked to James Coffey Tom and E. S. Johnson, with Democratic factions and Richards efforts shaping the petition and primary outcomes.
Richards of the South Ba Ko ed reputation organization reports a fraud link to the Johnson-Cc Pev primary petition. He claims circulating petitioners are candidates for federal offices and promise endorsements in exchange for support, accusing officials of selling posts to influence direct legislation. He urges elimination of the spoils system to progress state governance.
A fragmented letter urges citizens to support President Vi and uphold the spirit of the South Dakota primary. It argues against organizing government through spoils and emphasizes deciding public questions to realize human potential and society's improvement.
The Gettysburg Centennial Celebration offices report hundreds of veterans planning to attend the ceremonies next week. Officials estimate the veterans will number close to fifty thousand as the event draws near.
A report from Ottawa Ontario states two cars plunged off an embankment into the Ottawa River three miles west of town during the afternoon. Residents witnessed the wreck, with two vehicles wrecked and no further injuries listed.
Reports from South Wakot indicate corn is recovering from late planting. Rapid growth in past weeks, knee-high by July, with healthy stalks and excellent potential. timely rains improved conditions though some areas saw limited benefits. Overall crop prospects show a strong potential for a record yield in favorable regions.
In New York City a federal bid seeks to halt demonstration of torpedo manufacture arguing it exposes naval secrets. Attorney General Coles calls torpedo the navy’s principal weapon, while the Bliss company argues the torpedo’s rights lie with turbine balance invention. In Canada, a dynamite explosion on a Canadian Pacific construction ramp near Perm, eight dead with five recovered.
President Wilson addressed a joint session urging swift tariff and banking overhaul to empower business free enterprise. He pressed for immediate action to remove protective restraints and to modernize credit and currency systems while preserving government oversight.
Mitchell lodge of Elks has again adopted the uniform worn at last year’s gathering, featuring a white cap purple and white trim. Elk bands are expected in the big parade at 7 pm Thursday the 26th with about 2000 Elks, plus several entertainments and races for public admittance.
Harrisburg Pa The erection of tents and the shipment of commissary supplies for veterans faced delays as Congress halted associated preparations.
Land Quartermaster stores will not start organizing care for 10,000 veterans beyond the 46,000 already provided as part of the Qa tyshure reunion until the open appropriation of 33,008 dollars is agreed upon. The delay hinges on congress approving the funding for the entertainment arrangements and related services.
Branson describes a long road journey from South Dakota toward the Pacific coast with stops in Manning Nebraska and Chicago. The narrative notes a collision near Nashville and Moore County injuries to a family, plus reflections on road conditions and travel scenes across Iowa and Illinois.
Officials failed to issue the call for the annual school election under a new state law. Lesterville may lack a board of education for the coming year as nominations were not properly published or notices given. Attorneys warn the existing board could be deemed invalid, creating legal complications.
Opinion notes that prohibitions on saloons within a mile of public schools do not apply to Gary School for the Blind as it is not defined as a public school or academy under the statute. The ruling hinges on statutory definitions and geographic applicability.
The law of 1911 sets school election hours from 12 noon to 6 pm and standards for road levies in counties suspending the 1921 road law. A school month equals four weeks of five days, and a county superintendent may excuse a teacher from a district institute without forfeiting per diem and mileage allowances.
The city under Guy Twersheer and W K Smith plans a street oiling trial on Sanborne Street near the bridge to test oil as a dust suppressing method. A plastic oil similar to crude petroleum, sourced from Sioux City, will be sprayed with a wagon like device. If successful, Mitchell may adopt the method on other dirt streets, following a similar program in Charles City.
A proposed ordinance aims to curb waste by restricting lawn watering to evenings. The city water superintendent urges residents to stop watering after six in the evening to keep the reservoir full for fires and drought. The measure will be presented at the next city council meeting.
Mt Vernon residents attend chautauqua events in Plan kint. numerous locals travel for weddings visits and family events. Mrs Otis Bonner and others welcome guests as Dr T B Smiley plans a month eastward trip. Mrs Devine leaves for a month in the east. M I Ladies elect officers at Mrs Grant Irone’s home.
Worthing South Dakota to consolidate the Methodist and Congregational churches. Members will merge on a common basis with a single pastor and joint services as the experiment proceeds.
Rev W He Thal J W a state superintendent helped plan a consolidation in Worthing. The union aims to create one stronger church, easing past funding struggles and salary expenses for the pastor and staff.
Cynthia Baker Page formerly of Mitchell died at her Buckley home aged 63. Born in New York state she moved to Milwaukee and married Herman L Page who died in Germany years ago. Survived by two daughters Kate Randall Pasadena and Anna Taylor Buckley with Paul E Page a lumberman. Funeral services set with burial at Tu rsday cemetery. memories lauded as a blend of old and new.
Flooding and heavy rain drenched Buffalo county Thursday afternoon. One to three inches fell, soaking ground and aiding crops while Eyewitnesses note flooded low areas and standing water near Gann Valley and surrounding ranches.
A heavy rain Thursday evening reached a broad stretch from Huron to Tracy and Pierre, easing farmers' fears of drought. Officials report 45 minutes to an hour of rain between locations including Wier, Brookings, Aberdeen, and Redfield, with lighter showers elsewhere.
Saloon operators in S ix falls South Dakota must remove all slot vending machines and comply with a city commission order to enforce the law. After granting 29 license petitions and denying five the commission forbids any slot or vending machines except matches.
Mrs Clara E Parker widow of former Congressman William H Parker died in Deadwood South Dakota. She arrived in 1873 with a bull train from Bismarck North Dakota and helped repel an Indian raid near Belle Fourche using a rifle while caring for young children. Her death removes a longtime local leader and vigorous presence in the community.
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