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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1912
Page
7
South Dakota news brief reports Sioux Falls editor C I Dotson addressing USD students on the economic value of the efficient man. He argues college training boosts competence but practical achievement separates leaders from graduates over time.
Francis C. Cloud, an Indian man living near Cherry Creek about one hundred miles northwest, shot himself in a death by own action. Ho ward Swan, a Cherry Creek Indian council member, impaneled a coroner's jury including Frank H. Looring Silas Yellowowl Peter Bearsteps Philip Blackmoon Doug lass Shootsoff and James Ox to investigate and report findings.
Frank Le Cocq of this city announces candidacy for Railroad Commissioner in the 1912 Republican primaries. He cites six years on the board, rate reductions for passengers and freight, support for stronger public utility regulation, and a platform for fair, efficient service.
A fragment shows a nomination form declaring support for the re nomination and re election of President Taft, indicating Republican voter backing in the state.
In St Louis Judge Kinsey ruled Henry Clay Pierce defeats John D Rockefeller and Standard Oil in a writ dispute over Waters-Pierce Oil directors. The decision bars electing three directors to perpetuate Rockefeller domination, citing violations of Missouri and U S law and the Supreme Court dissolution order.
The article reports a supreme court ruling or decree regarding the continuation or status of a corporate tier within the state. It outlines the court’s decision, potential implications for corporate structure, and any immediate actions required by affected entities. The piece emphasizes legal authority and governance impact.
The suffragettes continued their window smashing, breaking panes in twenty shops across Kensington and Knightsbridge. Women prisoners jailed at Old Bailey defied diets, singing and tearing bedding. Police numbers rose to about four thousand guarding Parliament Square meeting. The Nimrod case moved on demurrer re jurisdiction with potential limits on state Indian prosecutions within Yankton reservation.
In Charles Mix county Judge R B Tripp ruled on state jurisdiction over Indians in the Nimrod case. Yankton Sioux Joseph Nimrod faced bigamy charges, with the court addressing grains of tribal status and state law in western South Dakota.
President Taft signed a proclamation enabling South Dakota to select 60 148 acres from Harney and Sioux National Forests as indemnity land in exchange for school lands within the Black Hills area. A three member board studied the value of both lands, concluding the exchange is fair and the first fruit of the agreement.
The Forest Service has pursued a plan presented to Western governors to consolidate school lands within National Forests. An agreement with Idaho mirrors South Dakota terms, with negotiations ongoing for other states. Consolidation aims to improve management and school funding. South Dakota selections must be filed within ninety days of the proclamation or survey approval.
Deadwood South Dakota reports W C Speindler a longtime rancher and dairyman is sought by authorities and Pinkerton detectives in a Denver based gold brick scam. An $1100 certificate of deposit bearing his signature was presented but not paid by the Denver bank. He was last thought to be in Hoehne Colorado. His wife travels to Denver to aid the search.
Belle Fourche S D reports the wool season opening with M J Smiley sending 15000 pounds and Fred Fuller 6000 pounds to a Philadelphia house at 16 14 cents per pound. Officials foresee a promising season ahead.
Patrick F. Wickham of Alexandria, a Democratic gubernatorial hopeful, campaigns in the Black Hills and targets independent Republican candidate Egan. He predicts that Hgan's nomination by Republicans will ensure a Democratic governor.
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