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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1915
Page
7
Legislation on suffrage dominates a busy Pierre session with Senate action on a primary act and a state constitutional suffrage measure. Debate centers on the Emergency Clause, school book proposal, and several appropriations, including a hospital and observatory funding. The vote shifts repeatedly as lawmakers weigh referendums and state governance.
The South Dakota Senate rejected bills for a Marshall County bird refuge on the Old Fort Sisse military reservation, amid protests. it also adjourned briefly before resuming with routine actions. Bills advancing included tax, land, and public works measures, with debates over prohibition amendments and county district redrawing.
A newspaper summary notes the state house passed a bill appropriating funds for a new building addition at Northern Normal and Industrial. totaling $65 000 was discussed amid other budget items. The rural amendment faced Senate hurdles and other constitutional amendments faced delays and criticism from lawmakers.
The senate debated a Dakota article alleging imputations against a member, calling for an investigation. A reader’s charge about printing changes sparked testimony from Stoner, Usiaht, and others as the chamber adjourned to reconvene later. A Milwaukee train collision near Waubay killed one farmer and injured others, prompting discussion on crossing signals and public safety. The session also tackled urban matters including a city manager proposal and rural credit measures.
Frank J. Enders, longtime Stanley County resident, died in Los Angeles after a car wreck caused a gasoline-fueled fire. The accident left Enders trapped beneath his overturned vehicle and ignited his clothing. He died about fifteen hours later after being rushed to a hospital. He left a widow and several children, the eldest ten, having moved to California from South Dakota following homestead proof.
Loomis the Ergontan class met with Mr and Mrs Lester Bonham on Friday Feb 26. There were over forty in attendance. After the business meeting the Misses Bonham sang and the crowd enjoyed questions contest and a delicious dinner served by Mrs Bonham. The meeting praised the Bonhams as royal entertainers and expressed desire to have them again. The Marel meeting will open with Mr and Mrs W Ayres and Miss Mabel Neprud, who has been teaching the primary room, left for Howard SD Friday. Mrs Pike of Vermillion has been urged to fill the vacancy. There are several measles cases in Loomis and vicinity. Interest in the township election was high with about five votes cast. Dinner at Youtsey law has been confined to cast, having been poisoned by paint used in the house.
The Senate approved various bills including authorizing cemetery incorporations without extra action, funding for the State Agricultural College laboratory, and tax related provisions. Civil and municipal governance items moved forward, with debates over reform, who pays for assessments, and costs for county officials and courts. The session saw amendments on appropriations, licensing, and revenue measures shaping local government and education funding.
The article notes 2400 books catalogued in February with 130 juvenile titles and several gardening and home arts guides. Attendance at the library’s Saturday programs rises, with children under twelve invited at 1 o clock. Reading activity continues despite some pages missing.
Heavy snow blankets the nation from North Dakota to Wisconsin with Mitchell tied up as rail lines run only north and east. Trains face ice and drifts, service disrupted across the Milwaukee system, and multiple passenger routes suspended or rerouted.
Clear Lake widow, owner of a farm and home, advertises for a husband. She describes herself as German- descended, brown eyes and hair, five feet, six inches tall, about 140 pounds, a cook and housekeeper who can play piano. She notes she expects to inherit and seeks eligible suitors promptly. Sioux Falls, Andrew Kuehn, head of a large local wholesale grocery, was stricken with paralysis in critical condition.
William M Nort was chosen executive ruler of Hell Lodge No. 1030 at the annual election, succeeding W Tipton. Four chairs were filled by advancement, with Geo 6 advanced to steward, W Morton to royal knight, and Hy Smalth to knight. Elamhes Was elected treasurer. Nels Jensen and Henry N Hamilton joined the board of trustees. The result names Tipton as former ruler and notes plans to attend the grand lodge in Los Angeles. A special train from Pierre to Los Angeles was discussed to carry members to the meeting.
Aberdeen police report four men under arrest on suspicion of forming a gang robbing stores in Minnesota and South Dakota. Accused are J. Tiyan Reckford Henr Gray Butte Ment and George Kelley of Cedar Rapids. They reportedly wore clothing and jewelry taken from swift raids and claimed to have attempted sales. Police suspect Tryan’s alias Pony Carroll of Mankato, recently released from prison, headed the group. The men arrived from Mitchell South Dakota by freight Sunday with little cash and a stash of plunder.
The Stud association adopts a campaign to raise enrollment at Wesleyan. Ells Walters elected field secretary to lead the effort. Students pledge to send ten personal letters to prospective students, with a committee from each college class forming to plan spring actions and broaden outreach.
A man named Joe Seipsey, reported as Apparetts sneane, was found in a prairie near Bath after spending a freezing night outdoors. He claimed varied origins including Pennsylvania and Mobridge and believed himself a Missouri River bridge builder. He was taken to Aberdeen for treatment. Wilson postpones trip to the exposition to stay in Washington.
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