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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
2
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The piece surveys suffragette tactics in England, noting rioting and property destruction by imprisoned women as counterproductive to gaining support. It contrasts this with Taft’s critique of Roosevelt’s recall of judicial decisions, arguing constitutional stability and cautious amendment are vital.
The Roosevelt league of South Dakota calls a March 20 meeting in Aberdeen to name ten delegates ten alternates and a national committeeman for the June 1912 Republican convention in Chicago. Delegates will be chosen by Roosevelt clubs with each county receiving its legal share of delegates.
Aberdeen S D The Central Passenger Association offers a fare of one and one third from all points to Aberdeen to support the State Builders convention on March 20 and 21 A large attendance is expected with delegates from 1834 commercial clubs 625 bankers 980 real estate dealers 60 county superintendents and others. Prominent speakers include state college leaders Professors Hansen and Hume Colonel John D Deets and several governors and business leaders.
Lillian Putnam of Aberdeen South Dakota swallowed a vial of carbolic acid to avoid returning to the state industrial school at Plankinton. Her parents are separated and she lives with her mother who had previously sent her to the school. Medical aid was given and recovery is hoped.
Mail reports from Cairo claim J P Morgan bought 57 coptic books for 7000 each that were said to be worth only 25. The volumes were allegedly offered to European colleges and the British Museum at 25 each but refused. Morgan allegedly bought through broker Arthur Sampson and had the books shipped to New York. Philip South Dakota county officials approved over a thousand seed grain petitions under the 1911 seed grain law, forecasting increased planting and optimism across Stanley County as spring arrives.
A South Dakota report notes Senator Gamble shifts his campaign HQ from the federal post office building to the Fantle block. He had used the post office suite for two years to store his law library and conduct business while in Yankton.
A woman trying to stop a runaway team dropped the lines and leaped from the rig with her child. The infant was crushed by the wheels, and Mrs Morrison was knocked unconscious, remaining so at the first report.
Boston reports a broad wage hike for textile operatives across six New England states. The increase ranges from 6 to 7 percent for many workers, affecting over 125000 people including Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine cotton mill staff and New England Woolen plants. Some mills raise now, others on March 15 and March 25, after prior wage cuts in Massachusetts earlier this year.
Roald Amundsen recounts his 1911 Antarctic expedition to the South Pole noting the pole’s precise determination with simple instruments and a brilliant sun. He describes related findings including Queen Maud’s Range, King Haakon VII’s Plateau, and the Fram voyage from October 26 to January 25 with a five man party and fifty two dogs.
In Davison County South Dakota George I Stahl petitions for Letters of Administration for Catherine Stahl deceased Hearings set for March 16 1912 at Mitchell Court House Any interested party may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted.
In County Court Davison County South Dakota the estate of Henry A Stahl deceased is examined. George T Stahl filed with the judge a petition for settlement of the estate. A March term court session is set for March 10 at ten o clock a m in Mitchell.
Mae Newman sues John A. Newman in Davison County proceedings filed February 10 1912. Defendant must answer within thirty days of service or risk judgment. Signed by J J Spangler attorney at Mitchell South Dakota.
Davison County South Dakota invites sealed bids for bridge construction in the county for the coming year. Bids due by 2 PM April 5 1912 at the County Auditor's office. A certified check of 1000 dollars is required with each bid to guarantee contract execution. The board may reject any or all bids. Mitchell South Dakota February 27 1912. R A Zangle County Auditor.
In the estate of Gustav Adolph Carlson deceased the Davison County Court sets Saturday March 16 1912 at 10 oclock AM in Mitchell for proving the will and for hearing the petition for probate and issuance of Letters Testamentary. Heirs named include Christina Carlson Selma Hazlet Emma Tripp John Carlson Victor Carlson Henry Carlson Gilbert Carlson Arthur Carlson Mae Carlson Edith Carlson and other heirs.
The document shows the County Court seal and attestation by Clerk S Cattrell with Judge W Abbey presiding. It records a February 1912 date in the court proceedings.
On April 1 1912 a sale of Common School lands will take place at the Davison County courthouse from 10 am to 3 pm. An April 2012 lease auction will follow for unsold lands not under lease from 10 am to 1 pm at the same courthouse. Pierre S D January 2 1912 I F Brinker Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
The trustees of Montana Standard Mining Company announce an assessment of one cent per share on capital stock, due by April 20, 1912, payable to James B. Glover, Secretary, at 115 Hamilton Street Butte. Stocks unpaid by April 22, 1912 will be delinquent and sold at public auction on May 25, 1912 to cover delinquent assessment and sale costs.
In Davison County Court special March Term 1912 John W Gallagher deceased. Christopher Foote has filed for Letters of Administration and a hearing is set for April 6 1912 at 2 o clock PM in the County Court courtroom Mitchell SD. Interested parties may appear to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell S Dak March 8 1912. Judge County Court. Attest S Cattrell Clerk.
Emma Kindelan is notified that parcel Lot 8 Block 14 Railroad Addition Mitchell Davison County South Dakota was sold for delinquent taxes. H C Preston assigned interest to H W Windsor owner of certificate of purchase. Redemption expires 60 days after service. failure leads to tax deed. Attorney Lauvitz Miller signs for Windsor.
In Davison County South Dakota the Court has set April 6 1912 at 2 PM in Mitchell for proving the will of Rosa M Campbell deceased and for hearing the petition for probate and issuance of Letters Testamentary Any interested person may appear to contest the same Maud Campbell Daisy Smith Louise Strong Fred M Campbell and Frank P Campbell are heirs next of kin Attest S Cattrell March 11 1912
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