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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1907
Page
7
William E. Curtis argues that margin speculation and the copper conspiracy triggered the New York panic. He blames gamblers for undermining confidence, notes bank runs and bank closings tied to Heinze and associates, and contends the president was unfairly blamed.
The New York financial downturn worsens yet as legitimate interests recover from initial losses. The piece warns speculators who profit on unattainable or undeliverable assets to adopt sound practices or exit business.
Harry Wentry chair of the Democratic State Central Committee defends his free speech while sparring with Col. Linn editor of the Canton Leader who calls him pugnosed. Linn cites a long political career and shifts between parties as context for his epithets.
Twelve states plan elections Tuesday including state officers in Massachusetts Rhode Island Maryland Mississippi and Kentucky two New York Court of Appeals associate justices a Pennsylvania state treasurer Nebraska railroad commissioner and two state university regents Ohio Utah and California municipal officers. The race in Massachusetts is the noisiest with ten ticket candidates five of them Democrats.
Illinois Republicans met in Springfield and urged Speaker Cannon to run, insisting he must respond to their demand. Cannon signaled assent, saying the matter is settled. Meantime La Follette supporters move to place him in the race, shifting insurgent hopes toward his candidacy.
The Aberdeen American contrasts Senator Kittredge with Governor Crawford over who truly governs the state. It questions insurgent meetings, candidacies, and the use of the primary law to claim the people’s right to choose, warning independents may find their efforts blocked by organized interests.
The Sioux Falls Press claims The Republican endorsed corporate backers while misquoting it. The Republican notes its stance toward corporations is cautious and denies backing any senator to Sioux Falls, urging fair treatment in the race.
A columnist remarks that publishing choices should be as careful as buying ad space, suggesting writers weigh value before including every detail. The comment emphasizes frugality without sacrificing essential facts.
Mrs Fredman of Iowa visits her daughter Mrs W S Snyder. Barker Sullivan case settled without trial. Emil Rosenquist survived a 20 foot tree fall with minor stiffness. Teachers exam in Alexandria attended by Neuarhood Evans and Oathout. Mrs Miles and Mrs Plotner of Mitchell visit Mrs Cole. Miss Margaret Crampton resigns from Enterprise. Snell Bliesner Bonnell draw in Pierre land contest. Fred Dixon has both father and grandfather visiting. Frank Stahl to preach at Ethan W M church. Charles Lewis will move to North Dakota, plans to relocate family. L A Oathout Roy Oathout to Portland Oregon. L A Oathout and Roy Mitchell trip. J M Evans and father return from Hyde and Hand counties location search. Young folks host party at Mrs Lackner’s house.
Ethan reports Fred Tobey visiting Forestburg then staying with family. Mitchell visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Will Smith and Mr. and Mrs. George Eastman sent for Walter with diphtheria. Grandpa Grady recovers enough to visit a daughter at Lake Andes. Several townsfolk travel, resignations and hospital news flow, with Earl Eastmen ill in Chamberlain and Mrs. Pinnell visiting J. L. Gallagher’s family near Alexandria.
Oct 31 notes report births emigration moves and local business. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Warney West on Oct 28. Tom Wagner plans Caspell Montana home. Wick Waugh to Polk County Arkansas. T J Smith enlarges store space. J E Wilson ships goods west of river. Mrs W A Lee visits from Sheffield Illinois. Farmers Elevator advances toward completion. Jessie Kidd recovering from appendectomy. Will Clark and families visit W V Miner in Mitchell.
Fred Brodstrup's crew has the abutments ready to place the bridge south of J Morgan's house. C E Perry of Mitchell installed two cisterns for the Giltillans this week. Tim Stats reported a horse cut in the wire fence Wednesday night. The Fraser Bros. threshed for Nic Dondelinger on Wednesday.
Riverside residents report daily tasks and events including blacksmith work by Mr. Greenacre and John Tromsland, corn husking season, visits to Mitchell by the Knapps and Walls, store and building additions by H. Woodruff and Wm. Koch, a Hallowe en party hosted by Fred Wallis, a quilting session for Della Walls, and upcoming church services with Presiding Elder Wobson and a quarterly conference at Bard on Saturday at 2:30.
Public auction on November 5 at 10 a.m. for the Wm Pattison farm in the southwest quarter of section 17 104 59 Hanson County nine miles northeast of Mitchell five miles north of Riverside. Items include three horses and three colts nine yearling steers various cattle farm equipment and household goods. Terms: cash under 810, over that amount notes at 10 percent with security, 2 percent discount for cash over 810. Auctioneer J S Serveson clerk M F Patton proprietor L M Carson.
W. R. Huddeston of Wasta S D advertises land for sale in Belle Fourche and Em Springs counties. The Wasta railroad station is the nearby access point. Relinquishments for sale. contact for information about the land and country.
At the Today Club meeting Mrs. C W Downey resigned as secretary and Miss Lilly Patterson was elected to replace her. The Baptist church considered extending a call to Rev Mr Jeffers, who has preached there recently, and members unanimously extended the call. Mr Jeffers is from Stillwater Minnesota and is a young man. Thomas Adams, missing since Friday night with his team, was found in a hayloft at the family farm Saturday. he had ridden home with the team and slept in the hayloft. The fire department responded to a false alarm at St Joseph's hospital Saturday afternoon. The cause remains unclear as the line carried the alarm had five subscribers. Jedue gave his lecture in Sioux Falls to open the lecture and concert course. P A Bertrand, expert electrician and gas man, arrived from Jefferson City Missouri to inspect the gas and electric plants for Mitchell Gas Co. Plans call for improvements before a corporate takeover. city officials will review franchises and proposals. Improvements are expected to cost between 850000 and 860000 and will require a week or ten days of investigations.
Professor van Benthuusen of D. W. U. Mitch ell spoke before the Men's Christian club at the opera house last Sunday afternoon and addressed a large congregation at the Methodist church in the evening. The gentleman is a pleasing speaker and his addresses were each listened to with intense interest.
Mr van Benthuysen impresses his bearers as a thoroughly Christian gentleman inspiring good in any contact. He is a genuine pleasure to listen to, regardless of the subject of his remarks.
A playful exchange recalls a childhood habit of washing the face. The dialogue features a granddaughter and Dolly noting past routines, with Grandma remarking on the old practice and a local paper, the Cleveland Leader, quoted in the exchange.
A Washington Herald quote notes the town now has two churches after a split rather than a revival, reflecting a local religious realignment from last year to this year. The exchange underscores the town's changing faith landscape.
A short Lincoln quotation notes that only the person wearing the shoe can feel its pinch, underscoring personal experience and insight.
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