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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1916
Page
2
A St Paul Dispatch correspondent notes Paine’s Rights of Man against militarism and preparedness. The letter urges farmers and workers to study governance, warns that militarism raises taxes and depresses commerce, and argues opposition to large standing armies and government overreach. It critiques Wilson administration neutrality and cites public discourse on Ireland and Belgian atrocities.
The question asks whether U S policy gains hinge on Gar Tranza’s support to achieve outcomes currently unreachable without it. It implies a strategic shift dependent on this support, signaling potential changes in alliance leverage, policy push, and domestic reception if alignment occurs.
William N. Berry, former saloonkeeper and longtime resident, goes on trial for the January killing of Matt Johnson a Finnish rancher near Deadwood. Johnson was shot in his home through a door, a situation that caused local sensational interest. The defense may seek insanity as Berry is regarded as eccentric.
The body of M N Stai, missing since Easter Sunday, was found in the Minnesota River near a haystack by W J Potts. The coroner's jury ruled death from unknown causes with bruising suggesting possible foul play but decomposed state and lack of clear motive led to an open verdict. Survived by wife four sons and three daughters.
A baby’s cries warned the William Wade family on a Hand county farm in Florence township of a fire started by an incubator. The family, dining nearby, rescued the child as the house and bed were ablaze. The fire destroyed the home and contents, with partial insurance coverage.
The Canova Commercial club voted to fund a road between Winifred and Canova promoted by local farmers. It endorsed a new parking system placing cars crosswise in the center of Main Street and diverting traffic to the sides. It also backed weekly band concerts.
Vermillion South Dakota Salem judge fines a Salem butcher ninety dollars plus eight dollars and fifteen cents costs for selling spoiled fish that caused illness in several families. The case, third offense under the state pure food law, followed inspection by the State food and drug department.
Yankton South Dakota won the state debate championship by unanimous decision over Sturgis High School. Caroline Burgess led Yankton with strong rebuttal as the team claimed seven wins to one loss for the year and earned a banner from the South Dakota Debating League.
Akron Ohio saw a collapse of the Beason Journal building used by Crystal restaurant after a dynamite blast in an adjacent excavation. Seven bodies were identified with two unidentified recovered and two more missing as crowds of over ten thousand gathered amid the rescue effort. Battery B Ohio national guard was deployed to help police control the scene in Akron's business district.
Mrs. Robert Duffy 61, of a farm ten miles from town, died from heart failure while washing breakfast dishes. She collapsed saying she felt unwell and never regained consciousness. Survived by husband and one son, with relatives in Illinois. member of the Hastern Star lodge.
A movement seeks to reincorporate Pollock in S D after former incorporation ended. A petition to hold an election on the incorporation question is being widely signed.
Plans discussed to illuminate the Mitchell to Letcher route using the power line from Mitchell to Letcher. Farmers along the route may request electric connections for homes and barns, enabling lighting for special occasions and Corn Palace week. Also mentions a separate proposed Diagonal Trail from Miami to Seattle and a relic boat Jacobson sold to Forest City.
The county auditor reports 2904 voters registered for the May 23 primary, more than double the count from two years ago. Republicans lead all other parties, with Republican registrations exceeding the combined total of the others. The text notes variations by party groups.
The First National Bank of Mitchell repeats a corn growing contest offering 50 in gold to the best acre. Prizes of 85 and 15 follow, totaling 100. Entries due June 1, with judges based on field care yield and corn quality. Eligible boys under 21 from Davison or Hanson counties may apply.
The old A. C. Maria, a ferry boat long navigated on the Missouri River by the late Captain Beils, has become a relic in Forest City. It marks a bygone era of river trade and pioneer river navigation along the muddy Missouri.
Mitchell and surrounding area report visitors from farms near Letcher and Platte, plus updates on hospitals, court actions, and club meetings. Notables include Dr. Nicholson vying for bishop, Myron Brink headed to the Philippines, and multiple social and civic events across Mitchell.
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