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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
6
Multiple old advertisements list seed corn varieties and seed barley for sale, plus a Northwest quarter property with 110 acres under plow near Letcher and a 60 acre farm and ranch offered by Hosteter Realty Co Waterloo Iowa and Miller Iowa.
Early returns from 1,167 precincts in North Dakota show La Follette leading Roosevelt and Taft by large margins, with estimates of a 10,000 to 20,000 plurality and 15,000 to 20,000 votes over Roosevelt. Roosevelt managers concede defeat after 18 of 49 counties reported, while La Follette rallies in eastern cities like Grand Forks and Minot. Taft receives minimal support. final statewide totals expected later today.
The Democratic excise tax bill, proposing to tax income over $5,006 annually, cleared the House 250 to 40 with eight Republicans voting in favor. Opposition came from regular Republicans as the bill heads to the Senate where support remains uncertain. The measure aims to raise 20 to 60 million dollars yearly to offset sugar deficits and fund pensions. Democratic Leader Underwood maintained party majority with one Democratic abstention.
In Spring Valley township near Marion the Jensen couple was found dead in bed with the wife dying from suspected coal gas asphyxiation. Mariner Nelson discovered them. The man, 46, and wife, 52, had lived in the U.S. and South Dakota for twenty years and left purchases on the dining table. Funeral services for Mrs. Peters scheduled.
Supporters of Governor Harmon control the Democratic state central committee and plan a May 21 Ohio presidential primary allowing direct vote for all Democratic nominees. The May primary winner will name six delegates at large. In Boston Taft urged the square deal during a New England tour.
Ethan reports new arrivals Ray Wurm and family occupy the Joe Rabe residence. Obituaries include T. M. Juvans who died Wednesday and was buried Thursday. Rev Father Reiland's death at Parkston mourned by locals. Catholics mourn. large funeral attendance. Several local events: M AID social raises funds. visitors from Mitchell and Chicago. various residents visiting relatives and arriving locals.
Judge W C Rice in Deadwood declares Chapter 180 of the 1907 irrigation law unconstitutional in a suit brought by rancher John Case against 172 water users on Spearfish Crow Creek and Redwater rivers including Homestake Mining Co. The ruling targets state ownership of water rights and the state engineer's role, impacting survey costs and party rights in the ongoing dispute.
Peck a Perkins county rancher plans extensive Morgan horse raising for the United States army. He sold several horses to the war department last year and has invested in Kentucky mares and seven stallions to expand operations. South Dakota horses are praised for hardiness and durability for long travel.
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