$25 000 Gold Brick for Land Show
Immigrant Commissioner J D Deets reports progress after returning from a western tour in the state about the Minneapolis land show exhibit. The state aims to secure a $25 000 gold brick as part of the display.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1912
Page
5
Immigrant Commissioner J D Deets reports progress after returning from a western tour in the state about the Minneapolis land show exhibit. The state aims to secure a $25 000 gold brick as part of the display.
The Black Hills mining interests plan a premier exhibit of ores and metals including a gold brick valued at $25,000. The full display is expected to exceed $50,000 and will be guarded during the exhibition.
In Belview Alberta 1400 coal miners returned to work after a settlement reached by union officers. Meanwhile 3000 miners at Fernie and Micheal threaten to strike unless an arbitration board is appointed to resolve grievances.
A. O. U. W. and Degree of Honor lodges held a joint social at their Gallock hall on Tuesday October 29 to honor the 44th anniversary of the Ancient Order of United Workmanship. Performers from Miss Mary B K Like to Miss Marjorie Ford entertained with recitations songs and piano pieces while Mrs A D Walpole conducted a sale. Ice cream cake and dancing followed a lengthy program described as among the most enjoyable for the two lodges in some time.
Gazelle Stasco 10 admitted bitter hatred for the Luscher family led to abducting Lucy Luscher 5, burying her alive in a wooded trench a mile from the Luscher home. Lucy remains in critical condition as detectives and bloodhounds uncover the grave and relocate the victim.
Charles Harbour of Rapid City died in Chicago after a life ruined by his wife Rosa's murder of her own daughter. Rosa Harbour was convicted and imprisoned in Sioux Falls. Harbour’s finances and health deteriorated as he faced sorrow and guilt, ending after his conviction.
Mrs Geo W Gates recovering after surgery at St Josephs Hospital and likely to go home midweek. W H Rathbun lists fire and tornado insurance for Roy Insurance Co. Presbyterian church improvements include a higher basement and leveled re-sodded lawn. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promoted for stomach health. Mr and Mrs Willkomm buy Savoy hotel furnishings and take over management with partial refurnishing planned. A chart sermon on Fall and Restoration at the Christian church drew strong interest and two additions to the church. Next Sunday topic New Testament Baptism.
Supreme Court announces revised equity rules to cut litigation and delays in federal courts. Chief Justice leads a 17 month effort with Justices White Lurton and Van Devanter and bar association input. Rules trace to English common law with minor republic era revisions.
Mrs Louise Lindler faces a jury trial in Chicago over the death of her fifteen year old son Arthur and life insurance. Prosecutors present evidence tying a clairvoyant to alleged family poisonings. A verdict is expected this afternoon as attorney George Remus makes final arguments. Local railway and telephone rate actions are noted from Pierre and surrounding areas with hearings scheduled for November 7 in Sioux Falls.
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