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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1909
Page
13
President Taft’s first Message to Congress urges urgent revision of the Dingley tariff. He emphasizes changed business conditions over the past twelve years and states Congress should focus solely on tariff matters without delay.
Washington reports Hon. C. H. Burke of South Dakota will join the newly organized house committee of ways and means. The appointment honors his ability as the panel will handle tariff revision and related policy matters of high importance.
The article notes the modern youth's superior physical development and training as it follows Edward Payson Weston, near 70, starting a cross country walk from New York to San Francisco. It contrasts past generations with present capabilities and highlights Weston’s past feats and the potential of today’s trainees.
The article argues a drunken husband beat his wife in Armour, using the case to push for closing saloons. It suggests prohibition would reduce such incidents and reduce liquor access, claiming voters are influenced toward eliminating the saloon.
Congress met in a special session Monday focusing on tariff revision. Joseph Cannon was re elected as Speaker for the fourth time with little opposition. A close vote defeated the prior rigid rules 189 to 193, amid a split among Republicans and some Democratic support for rule changes. The partisan fray centered on Cannon’s presiding powers and the need to pass essential legislation.
Born to Mr and Mrs James BL jatley on Wednesday March 17 a son. The 360 acre Krugmann farm in Prosper township was sold this week to Winsor and Hager for 10700. The Krugmann brothers will move near Worthington Minnesota. A Davison county mill claims local labor and wheat to produce flour and invites customers to try it. A Santa Monica winter visit features a South Dakota picnic with many Mitchell residents attending and an address by Hiram Rodee.
The week records numerous transfers among residents and firms. Transactions show C Vandra to John Schoen felder, Austin Clark to David Cleary, D T Dunmead to C M St Paul Ry, and others in sections, ranges, and blocks across Mitchell, Loomis, and surrounding towns. The notes include a few personal updates and community notices.
Huron showcased basketball skill by beating Dakota Wesleyan 34 to 24 at city hall Tuesday afternoon. Blake and Hardy starred for Huron and Mitchell, though outmatched, showed creditable effort after only a week’s practice amid rough play and frequent fouls.
Bonesteel, March 16. Freight trains and crews arrive daily as emigrants from Gregory and Tripp counties settle in. Station Agent Ryan notes 143 carloads of emigrant goods moved through Lonesteel last week. A March 26 trades carnival and cheerup event plans to showcase local business, a parade with 16 boys and 16 girls in costume, and an opera house program with leading voices.
Notice announces March 30 1909 public auction of all unleased common school lands in Davison county. Auctions run 10 am to 5 pm at the courthouse front door in Pierre. Dated January 26 1909 Pierre. O C Dokken Commissioner of Schools and Public Lands.
The 1911 session proposed six constitutional amendments for the next general election. Key items include a new revenue amendment with expanded taxation bases, power to set the attorney general’s salary, an equal suffrage question, a raise of indebtedness limits for independent school districts, a requirement for voter approval before creating new state institutions, and allowing leasing of state school lands for agricultural use. The ballot will also include a local option on the signor question via the initiative.
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