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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1914

Page

6

Aberdeen Democrats Elect State Central Committee Leaders

At a state headquarters meeting Dr. HJ. Rock was elected state chairman. Aberdeen was chosen as head of the state central committee with Wayne Winker, Mitchell, and others named to seats. Attendees, including James W. McCart, spoke at the theater on party plans and optimism for the fall campaign.

Aberdeen Yeaters Tirty State Central Committee HJ. Rock Winker Mitchell S.C. Anh D. Donohoe Sid Hary A. Wagner Wawibwu William Hickey Yankton Wow Boyle Rapid City David Roy Fairfax Aberdeén Central Ratly Bs. Johnson Anit- Sneek James W. McCart H. J. Kah Natata Cimeon Bird I. e.Wemiocrata Hestetd Bao South Dakota

Woodmen of America discuss compromise at state camp meeting

The Woodmen of Amerikn South Carolina state camp and a Commercial Club session featured a contest over officers and resolutions. Insurgent plan backed by supporters clashed with head camp positions endorsing compromise, with rates and referendum ideas debated.

Hae D Mofleras Woodmen South Capiited Chicago Plana Conglao Alatform Priain Anterion Ead Ans Her Lake

City council debates budget and election timing

Fragmented notes describe council considering a municipal appropriation and an autumn election date. The text mentions a new mayor and references to Christiana time in Texas, plus various town drill and safety items.

Nomination Note Sparks Unclear Local Debate

A fragmented OCR item hints at a nomination event or designation, mentioning a TO and unclear names or terms. The readable bits suggest a local notice about a named person or group and possible electoral or appointment implications, but specifics are obscured.

Progressive split shapes South Dakota senate nomination

In Huron, a candidate for United States senator is eyed as the adjourned meet approaches. J L Senn regressive editor signals opposition to a state ticket and likely to oppose any bull moose nominations for office but senator. Murdo reports echo similar strains from state chairman G O Van Méter, with some moose factions still pushing for a full ticket.

United States Huron J. L. Senn Progressives Mitchell Senn Bull Moose Murdo G. O. van Méter

Frank Beck Promoted to Presidency of Buenos Aires Commerce School

Dean 8. D. Van Benthuysen of Dakota Wesleyan reports Frank Beck of Canton a 1912 Wesleyan graduate and former Cochabamba Institute instructor has been promoted by Bishop H. C. Stuntz to lead the commerce school in Buenos Aires Argentina. Beck, who went to Bolivia after graduation, is praised by Mitchell friends for the honor amid his marriage to Bessie Dunn.

D. van Benthuysen Dakota Wesleyan Cochabamba Bolivia Frank Beck Canton Wesleyan H.C. Stuntz Buenos Ayres Argentine Republic

New City Pump Proves Adequate in Waterworks Test

A new pumping turbine at the New City station pumped 700 gallons per minute and cleared sand from the new well after hours of operation. The system with a 600000 gallon reservoir and a 460000 ton daily capacity appears able to cope with summer demand, as the new 12 inch well draws from the same basin as the old wells. Engineers Nicholson, Smith, and Parsons installed the turbine without outside aid.

pAfter Ca Dali He Nicholson Aurora, Til Sid. H. Smith

Spears Demonstrates High Run In Exhibition Match

George F. Spears of Sioux City defeated his son in a 200 point billiards game at Schary Weber parlors before about 300 fans. He posted a high run of 22 and an average of 66 3-3, while his son reached a high run of 2 and an average of 31. The elder Spears showcased finger billiards and difficult shots and spoke on how to play the game. Tonight a full balk-line exhibition and lecture will be given at the Hik's club starting at 8:30 with all welcome.

Schary Weber George FE. Spears Sioux City Entleman Mr. Spears, Jr Mr. Spears Tha’ Mies Hik Speara Elka Rons of Hind

South Dakota Hero Cassidy Awarded for Rescue

A Minnesota University engineering student Thomas B Cassidy received a Carnegie heroism prize of $2,000 for saving Miss Loraine Rob from a runaway horse. The incident prompted a silver medal by the commission and was announced weeks ago.

Minneag Mis

1915 Sunday School Convention Chosen for Parker

South Dakota Sunday School association selects Parker as the site for the 1915 convention after Mitchell’s invitation is declined. Officers named include Prof S D van Benthuysen as president and Geo W Miller as general secretary. $250 in pledges raised for association purposes.

South Dakota Sunday School Association Parker Mitchell S. D. van Benthuysen van Henthuysen Sundy First Methodist Episcopal Church of G.H. Lugg Parkston Madison Smith Pierre G. D. Brown J. W. Whiteside Wessington Springs J. J. Booth Ramona Robert Ll. Slagle Vermillion T. L. Torgeson Beresford Mr. Brown Robert Lincoln Kelley A. L. Grebel Rey. J. Watson Rapid City John K. Cressey Sioux Falls Geo. W. Miller Huron R. N. Holsaple T. K. Torgeson Hox Frank Fox D. D Sioux Palls South Dakota Association International Sunday School Association J.S. Hoagland School of Methods Miller Carl W. Berry Henry FI. Cope Chicago Franklin McWifresh Cope W. D.stemn J. K. Cressey A.L. Grebe Sof D. van Benthuysen Mr. Berry Revi T. H. Hagen Berry Dr. Cope

Signal system approved by officials in Pierre

Pierre South Dakota Insurance Commissioner O K Stablein and Bani Hx ampier J da Wing, returning from Colorado, toured the strike region and photographed scenes. They examined Cook Itallway Signal company's license bid for blue sky approval, describing a triplicate circuit system with gate gong and light for rail and road use.

Appointment to Osteopathic Board Replaces Redfield

Governor Byrne appoints Dr. John Pay of Milbank to the state board of osteopathic examiners, succeeding Dr. C. G. Redfield of Rapid City who also serves on the board of charities and corrections. The change is noted on the state board roster.

Ostropaths Plarre S. di Byrne John Pay Milbank State Board of Osteopathic Examiners C. G. Redfieldj Rapid’ City Redfield Bow Charities and Corrections

Tragic Farm Drag Accident Claims 12 Year Old

George Ziegler, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Thos Ziegler of a Spink county farm, died from injuries after his foot was caught in a drag operated on the family farm. Blood poisoning developed from the wound leading to his death.

Ashton George Ziegler Thos. Ziegler Spink

Hyde Park Demonstration Welcomes South African Exiles

London observers describe a vast Hyde Park gathering on March 1 to welcome the South African exiles. Estimates vary, but crowds likely numbered tens of thousands with a further throng at the park, while banners from labor unions colored the march. The event, though not resolving SA rights, signals strong London labor feeling and questions parliamentary hope for redress.

London Hyde Park Park Unity Now International Workers of London Workers of South Africa Botha F. E. Smith Commons Labor Party Labor Jeanne

Trustees Meet and Organize Methodist Hospital Board

The heart of trustees at Redfield last fall formed a corporation to operate the Methodist State Hospital. Dr J S Hoagland of Mitchell was elected president, Dr J W Potter of Sioux Falls vice president, Lewis Shuster of Mitchell secretary, and E B Morris of Mitchell treasurer. The nine trustees toured seven or eight site proposals across the city by automobile seeking a suitable, sizable hospital location.

Ineer Methodist State Hospital Heart of Trustees State Church Redfield J. $. Hoagland Mitchell J. W. Potter Sioux Falls Lewis Shuster E B. Morris O. E. Cassem Capital Omaha Tracks University James’ Kéen

Zoellner Quartet Delights Mitchell Music Lovers

Mitchell music lovers enjoyed a Zoellner string quartet concert in the city hall auditorium as the season finale of the Dakota Wesleyan school of music series. Amandus Zoellner led with violin solos and two encores, closing with Tschaikowsky Andante Cantabile as the audience’s final request. Next season features Hugo Sotschak Dorothea North and Heniot Levy on the program.

Mitchell Zoellner Dakota Wesleyan School of Music City Hall Amandus Zoellner Wieniowski Kressler Juni Manuel Beethoven Browscki Tschaikowky W. L. Gray School of Music Hugo Sotschak Dorothea North Heniot Lévy

Chinese Man Slits Throat in Despair Over Mexico Visit

In Deadwood South Dakota Chung Yee a Chinese restaurant keeper from Spearfish killed himself with a butcher knife after learning he could not travel to Mexico as a soldier. He had expressed sympathy with Mexican rebels and hoped to enlist but was told no Chinaman would be accepted. His body was found beside a brief note saying his life has no use to him. He has family in China.

lLondon Ten Tribes Humanitarie Consalvation Army Boston Hyde’ Park Kensington Gardens Hyde Park Corner London Marble Arch Hyde Park Hyde Port Deadwood S. D Mexico Chung Yee Spearfish Yee Huerta United States China

Double corn acreage in north of state

Aberdeen South Dakota A H Track of the McCaull Dinsmore grain company says farmers in northern South Dakota expect the corn crop to be the largest in state history. He estimates 35 acres of corn per 65 acres of wheat versus 16 to 20 last year and notes strong optimism about the crop outlook.

Aberdeen S. D A. H. Track McCaull Dinsmore Grain Company South Dakota

Restaurateur Nicodemus Wounded in Hoarding in Denver

Denver capital case reports L F Nicodemus a fashionable restaurateur shot by Colonel James Bulger, a soldier of fortune, yesterday night. He lies in critical condition with only slight chance of recovery.

Restaurateur Denver Colo L. F. Nicodemus James Bulger

New Incorporations in Pierre S D

Articles of incorporation filed for the Yanton Realty Company with capital of 5000. Incorporators include Julius Engel A G Schenk and A L Wyman. Brookings Labor and Fuel Company raises 20800 with incorporators H E Riley Geo P Sexauer F H Sexauer Horace Fishback. Conservé Telephone Company capital 50000 constructors Jas Sordhompson P J Bauman F Warpine Ack Bacue and others.

Incorporators Jas. Sordhompson P. J. Bauman F. Warpine Akn Bacue

State seeks hog cholera serum demonstration

The state livestock department seeks a government demonstration on hog cholera remedies. County representatives Brown Spink Davison and Minnehaha boast about their counties and urge a public demonstration to show proper use of hog cholera remedies.

State plans hog grower demonstrations and courses

The state board awaits a demonstration in the state and hopes to conduct short course schools of hog growing in counties. Dates and locations are not fixed yet, but officials anticipate showing progress by late summer and securing resources to carry out the program.

State Board State Department

Wesleyans Lose To Yankton In Thin Track Dual

The Dakota Wesleyan track team fell 68 to 64 to Yankton College in a rain hindered dual meet. Woodward Berry and Cass led Wesleyan with high point totals as Yankton captured the final mile relay to clinch the meet.

Dakota Wesleyan Yankton College Yankton Woodward Berry Cass Stevenson Waite Wesleyan Nash Knox Lewis Mitchell Beyer and Robinson Warren Sherry Kniffen Beyer Robinson Fenenga Shiot Groese Brown Bussey Wiate Walters Kirkpatrick Neill Robertson Kirkpat Tick Ahlfs Best Reick Hungerford Boyer

DUMMY BOMB FOUND NEAR STATE S ATTORNEY

A five inch dummy bomb was found under the bedroom window of Ambrose B Beck the county states attorney containing no explosives and covered in cayenne pepper to hinder bloodhounds. Detectives investigating the recent murder of W H Menzie and Miss Blanche Signal consider hoodlum involvement possible while local officials push follow up arrests.

Geddes Ambrose B. Beck WH. Menzie Miss Blanche Beck Menzie Che

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