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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
1
Republicans and Democrats approach a consensus on forcing filibuster changes with a small group in either house. President Wilson signals potential extra session to address naval armament and related wartime measures, aiming for prompt action.
Washington reports strong push for an extra session to pass the armed ships bill and major supply measures. President Wilson met with Democratic senators Swanson, Owen, Reed, Walsh, James, and Smith to discuss cloture rules and Senate reform. The aim is quick action to fund defense, sustain West Point, and avoid further government funding gaps.
Washington reports a bipartisan plan to unite Democrats and Republicans to bypass five independent members who threaten to block public business by dictating House organization in the next session. Champ Clark is mentioned as a potential speaker with shared committee control.
Washington officials report President Wilson seeks legal means to arm merchant ships promptly with Congressional approval seen as likely. Attentions focus on 1817 law. Austrian note to Germany described as conciliatory. Discussions between Wilson, administration aides, and senators hint at arming American merchantmen soon.
In New York City the Yoy Mannu facturers association spoke at its convention with delegates from across the country. It announced resolutions sent to President Wilson praising his upholding of American citizens at home and abroad and pledging support to uphold the republic’s honor in every decision.
In Washington a Austrian reply to the US demand for a nearer stance on submarine policy delays a rupture. Austria defends unrestricted warfare and says submarines operate only in the Adriatic and Mediterranean, easing fears of direct US interests. Both sides seek to avoid immediate break and push for further talks.
The article notes secret caucuses may stall House action by voting as a unit. Neither Democrats nor Republicans are expected to exceed 21 or 25 party members, and 275 votes are needed to elect a speaker. In a deadlock, many Democrats and Republicans favor breaking party lines to meet an international crisis. The aim is to keep the Senate from similar charges against Wilson while a bipartisan approach develops.
President Wilson and Postmaster General Burleson plan a modified civil service system for first second and third class postmasters. An executive order is expected to require passing examinations to aid nominations. It is unclear if the Civil Service Bureau will conduct the exams.
London reports intense interest as Premier David Lloyd George is expected to join today’s debate in the House of Commons. The issue centers on a resolution by T. P. O’Connor for the Nationalists outlining the government’s stance toward Ireland.
Washington DC the war department directs that between 5 000 and 000 enlisted men be designated by their regional commanders for commissions as company officers in arms raised. Each regiment will select 60 men eligible for commissions up to captain based on military aptitude rather than exams. A list will be compiled under the officers they served, with likely many non commissioned men from national guard as well.
The Noozie The Government Porceast notes general rain likely tonight and Thursday, with warmer conditions for east and central regions. Forecast includes temperatures from a Republican thermometer reading with a mix of times and locations, though several readings are unclear.
Wireless dispatches from Berlin and London describe submarine losses and new defense revisions in Italy and France. German updates claim sinking of vessels totaling 204000 tons and a new admiral in charge of arming ships. French and British fronts report trench actions near Verdun and Oise Aisne with prisoner captures and mine explosions in Argonne. Turko-British maneuvers near Sheiks Nuran, Nile region, show uprisings amid broader war strain.
Berlin reports the German army evacuated a salient on the west front quietly last week. British forces pressed advance but found no German resistance and moved cautiously. Germans now occupy shorter, stronger lines behind the old trenches with few or no prisoners taken.
The Hasselt storehouse burned destroying twenty thousand tiles of coffee and other foodstuffs belonging to the Belgian Relief commission. The Telegraaf also reports two persons deported to Germany because of the fire.
Mitchell was blanketed by a moist snowstorm that slowed a westbound passenger train near the depot, requiring four engines and a Chamberlain snowplow to free it by 9:20. The storm stretched from Vresho west to Towa with temperatures around 30 degrees and light eastern snow continuing in the region.
Pierre Di The Pierre rifle team feels confident after tying for sixth place amid 173 teams nationwide. They aim to break the tie before the next range report bulletin is issued.
On May 26, 1914 the Brookings commercial club entertained forty men over 70. The average age was 80 with the oldest present at that time being 81. Of the forty, seven have died, leaving thirty three still alive.
In London England a surge of vitality reaches the street writers and budding authors amid a thriving scene. The piece notes rising energy among the lower ranks of literacy workers and young hopefuls in urban districts.
The passage notes government publicity programs hire many lesser writers as demand grows. Initially authorities used well known authors, but competition exhausted those, opening chances for less prominent penmen. Most work ends up discarded, yet pay remains liberal.
Sir Ralph Spencer Paget cabled from Copenhagen asking London permission for a Danish liner to sail direct to Halifax without Kirkwall calls to repatriate a large number of Americans. Paget told a delegation that the case looked good and he would refer it to London.
Chicago hogs rise to a new high near 15 dollars in some trades while a wider market failed to follow through. Sioux City hogs climb to 14.40 dollars with a 20 to 30 cent advance as traders react to the price surge.
Washington D. C. War Department circular authorizes detach platoons from towns to form companies in a regimental area. Each platoon must have 34 men, one officer, one sergeant, four corporals, nine first class privates, and 19 privates. Platoons drill in company maneuvers to mobilize with others.
East St Louis stock yards reported the highest hog prices since the Civil War with good heavy hogs selling at $15 per hundred pounds. The market showed strong demand and buyers competed as top quotes set a new peak in local meat prices.
Secret Service agents portrayed as not responsible for the capture. Four men from Company G, First Indiana Infantry, including one noncommissioned officer, arrested the messenger near Progreso twelve miles below San Juan ferry. The raid disrupted a Germany Carranza plan involving a rural escort and a pathway to the City of Mexico.
In an original action State ex rel A J Hlaugen of Codington County vs Severi Belletti and Dennis the supreme court grants permission to file a stay bond pending appeal. The injunction against Dennis the manager of the Arcade hotel in Watertown was upheld as permanent for alleged illegal liquor sales and immoral use. Justice Whiting dissented.
The Chinese postal department reports a surplus of £500,000 gold for 1916. Established in 1896, the system ran at a loss until 1913 when the surplus reached $125,000 gold. Since 1913 the yearly surplus has grown each year.
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