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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1910
Page
5
General Reynolds notes that public instruction must be equitable in district division to respect federal acts. He warns districting will bear political advantage for factions or parties and calls gerrymandering a longstanding political offense with no foolproof prevention.
A detailed critique of the South Dakota districting measure and constitutional amendments. It argues the bill is a political stratagem by progressives and stalwarts to control one district while preserving incumbents, notes court actions, and questions the motive. It also discusses amendments on public land leasing, attorney general salary, and woman suffrage, noting low voter interest especially on suffrage.
Before the election minority groups appeal to opposing partisans to vote for individual candidates. They will praise personal merit and pressure loyal Republicans via friendly ties. Democratic candidates may receive complimentary votes, but any victory will be framed as a Democratic party win and sign of party recruitment.
The state faces a long debated amendment to allow taxation of franchise holdings and incomes. Governor Crawford highlighted the paradox of express firms paying little real property tax yet earning large state profits. If adopted, the measure would authorize a gross earnings tax on express companies, potentially raising substantially more state revenue and overriding current constitutional limits.
Democrats who voted in the Republican primary last June are now opposing Republican nominees and challenging the primary system. If the voters do not respect a lawful fair primary, calls will grow for the old caucus and convention method. Republicans who bolt the primary imitate Democrats and threaten the party, so every friend of the primary should vote the party ticket as Col. Roosevelt advised.
In a tax dispute, Governor Deneen accuses the Illinois Central railroad of not reporting all Illinois earnings. He asserts the 7 percent gross earnings tax should reflect interstate business by mileage, and claims receipts from toll bridges dining cars and express services were not listed. The governor prevailed in the Illinois Supreme Court on all points.
The report that turkeys are plentiful this year should not be given too much credence. Past experience shows preliminary claims were exaggerated and Thanksgiving prices remain high as the birds sell at the same old levels.
The Pierre Capital-Journal states Chauncey Wood, Democratic governor candidate, has completed plans to move to Seattle after the election. His family has moved, and his Rapid City home sold, while Governor Vessey buys a site in Pierre for a permanent residence. The paper argues South Dakota voters will not choose a transient governor.
The service in Mitchell South Dakota honored Rev Oliver Williams born February 2 1831 in Freeport Pennsylvania died October 28 1910 in Mitchell. He served as a preacher soldier evangelist church builder and debt raiser with a long career in Iowa Missouri Minnesota South Dakota. Pallbearers included several ministers and Dr Samuel Weir. Remains taken to Blue Earth Minnesota for interment with family travel.
A vintage ad promises women beauty aid from Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. It claims to banish pimples eruptions and sores while softening skin and conferring a velvety complexion. It also lists cures for sore eyes cold sores cracked lips chapped hands and recommends for burns scalds fever sores cuts bruises and piles with Diehl & Brown selling it at 25 cents.
A letter from Lewis W. Bailey questions the idea of lifelong tenure for the Clerk of Courts and urges voters to consider a change. It contrasts Bailey with a Republican incumbent seeking a fifth term and highlights the Democratic candidate's qualifications and merit. The writer notes prior primary votes and asks readers for support in the upcoming campaign.
Miss Lottie Louisa Tenney and Ross Eugene Underhill were united in marriage at the Methodist church on All Hallowe'en Day with a large crowd in attendance. Ushers were Sunday school girls Delight Conyes Lucille Bobb Florence Rathbun Hazel Creighton. The ceremony featured a Lohengrin march and a ring service performed by Dr Hoagland. They will reside with the bride’s parents and begin a winter at home after a wedding trip.
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