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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
3
The Mitchell Capital Publishing Company issues subscription rates with year at 1.00 dollars and twelve months at a reduced advance price. The notice lists strict advance payment terms and manager credits.
A committee bill recommends the US build a railroad through Alaska not exceeding 1000 miles at federal expense. The piece argues private finance is unlikely, stresses Alaska’s dependence on coast outlets, and warns against mining–railroad monopolies, urging government action to prevent collusion and ensure competition.
The Mitchell speech by Mr. Dillon examined his record on the 1904 primary, anti discrimination law, and court appointments. Critics question endorsements of railroad interests and the motive behind mortgage fees, accusing Dillon of misrepresentation and political flips against Mitchell's capital plan.
Herman Sicleken of New York testified before the commission about a valorization scheme labeled the coffee trust. The effort originated in Sao Paulo Brazil and was directed by that state as part of a larger probe into the copper and money trusts.
Reports detail the Boston electrocution of Rev Clarence Richeson for the murder of Avis Linnell. The minister faced the chair, answered the last question, and declared willingness to die. A cyanide letter mailed from New York raised warnings but was deemed unrelated.
In St Louis Missouri a three story boarding house collapsed. James Davis was killed. Two men are missing and ten others sustained injuries. Emergency crews responded to the incident. The building housed residents and workers. Investigations to determine cause are underway.
A confidential report claims Colonel Roosevelt will spend at least two days in South Dakota just before the June primary. Arrangements with Milwaukee and Northwestern railroads cover transport for a special train. He is slated to enter the state at Watertown on May 31.
Colonel Roosevelt will meet delegates from the Hardware Association and the South Dakota Traveling Men's association and attend a third state convention. He will also visit Aberdeen and Mitchell on June 1 before possibly traveling to Sioux Falls, drawing a large crowd to Mitchell from many directions.
State Immigration Commissioner Deets reports bank replies show crop conditions at 95 to 100 percent across South Dakota. East of the Jim River crops rise with small grains steady and corn expanding. west, wheat up while flax oats corn and alfalfa surge up to three hundred percent in some areas. Overall, conditions judged among the best ever.
The Mitchell high school graduation ceremony is scheduled for Friday evening May 31 at the city hall. Baccalaureate services will be held Sunday evening May 26 with Rev. Benj F Tilley delivering the sermon. Lucian Watt Ford and Marian Rachel Osgood are named valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, among a list of graduates.
Iowa's 26 delegates will back Champ Clark for president at the Democratic national convention under the unit rule. Despite eight Wilson men among district delegates, the convention adopted Clark instruction resolutions by 638.5 to 387.5, signaling Clark’s lead in Iowa.
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