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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues that US military buildup risks provoking intervention in Mexico and that women must vote to influence defense policy. It cites Villa Carranza tensions, disarmament talk, and Christopherson’s views while urging suffrage as essential to shaping national security decisions.
The Republican urges Mitchell candidates to avoid any stance harming city interests in disputes with the telephone company. It argues a clear defense policy is needed, questions the nation’s military and foreign policy, and criticizes calls for broad preparations while noting ongoing local political considerations.
A Dever county state circuit court imposes a $400 fine on Gary man Albright and grants a divorce to Charles Greene of Clear Lake from Lydian M. Greene. The case followed a confrontation in which Greene and associates assaulted Albright after his arrival in Clear Lake. Albright was ordered to leave town, prompting a criminal action with Mrs. Greene as the complainant.
The Brookings visit ended with a decisive defeat as the Bees beat the Brookings team. Milne led visitors with 6 points while Hager and White joined with multiple baskets. The game closed the basketball season and the high school team enters the plate bracket tournament at Jiur on March 17, likely settling the state title. A separate note reports Fred B. Rowe of Fort Pierre filing as a Democratic delegate candidate to the national convention stating Wilson as his presidential choice.
The Mitchell churches held a sacred concert featuring a portrait by Guases and performances by Miss Martery Ford and others. The service included scripture, hymns, and a sermon on the Worth-while City to conclude the evening. Residents noted new members joined the church and plans for the next concert during the Badter celebration.
A Sunday at the Presbyterian church saw a strong morning turnout with new session members received and a revered anthem by the 121 Choir. Miss Charlesworth delivered an impressive solo while the pastor addressed the question Who is to Blame. The evening crowd filled the auditorium as the first lecture on In His Steps by Charles M Sheldon began with stereopticon illustrations and will continue for two Sundays with Hyanzelist Bowen added as speaker.
Congregational church services drew large crowds with many children present. Pastor Key Osgood delivered a children's sermon on The Period of Jesus Immaturity. The Sunday school reported its largest attendance in six weeks, with new primary room tables and a new adult class led by Mrs. W. S. Hill. The Christian Endeavor Society joined a union meeting at the Presbyterian church and plans stereo- optic aids for future use.
In Sioux Falls, South Dakota high water undermined and carried away part of a county drainage ditch spillway north of the penitentiary. Estimated damage runs from eight to ten thousand dollars as workers including penitentiary prisoners battle to contain the overflow and prevent further harm to the Bis Sioux River.
Budapest reports Fran Irmarail the widow who died recently left about five million dollars for education of the common people. She grew wealthy with five marriages and increased her fortune with each union. Her fourth husband Baron Strahlendorff was well known across Austria Hungary.
News reports describe a possible coup to overthrow Carranza and install Altered in power, with fears it could trigger wider insurrection and widen U S military involvement in Mexico. Obregon is cited as a favored target while the U S weighs authority to call for volunteers if needed.
A. W. Ewert says petitions and affidavits for Republican delegates from South Dakota will be filed soon. Names of delegates like A. C. Kings and James of Lead have been aligned with party wings. Democrats have already filed their preferences and affidavits.
Plankinton South Dakota council sets a standing $50 reward for the arrest and conviction of anyone engaging in bootlegging in the town which is officially dry.
Gen Frederick Funston commands 26,000 American soldiers on the Mexican border and is ordered to prepare an immediate invasion to capture Villa. He earned fame for crossing a river under fire in the Philippine campaign and hails from Kansas.
Washington reports that American Ambassador James W. Gerard in Berlin is authorized to leave for a vacation possibly to Switzerland to recover from a fall while winter sports practice. State Department officials say there is no political significance to granting the leave at this time.
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