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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options from Mitchell Publishing Company owned by W. R. Ronald editor. Rates are all in advance for one year six months and three months with a bager price of 1.00 and 16 40 likely indicating prices.
Former Kansas City mayor Darius Brown announced his switch to the Progressive party after a rally, citing conservative shifts by current leaders and urging Republicans to overhaul leadership. He argued Taft era plans should evolve and warned reform is needed to regain party strength.
Ex Governor William Larrabee of Iowa is credited with forging the first substantial state railroad regulation, taking on railroad companies as early as 1888. He is praised as Iowa’s grand old man for his lasting impact on public policy and consumer protections. The obituary contrasts his legacy with Allison and notes Larrabee’s enduring influence on reform.
Dell Rapids Times Tribune argues Republicans who voted Democratic ticket helped the rise of a progressive party now solidifying its hold. The piece contends the party’s future hinges on the Wilson administration and accuses Republicans of being neglected by their base.
The Aberdeen area reports Marjorie Vance wed to Martin C. Smith of Ipswich with ceremony by Rev. WJ Rosser Jones. Ipswich bank head Smith, a Mitchell native, and Mrs. Smith plan to settle in Ipswich. The Athenian initiation at university, Kappa Gamma dinner, and various club meetings including Brotherhood and Kings Daughters are detailed with attendees and activities.
Early unofficial returns showed Frank Morgan leading George F Budweiser in Meade County but official tallies shifted. Morgan 1057 Budweiser 1068, a margin of 11 votes. A contest and recount are expected to resolve the close representative election.
The New York City gunmen Cirofici Lefty Louie Pago Prank and others were found guilty of first degree murder by a rapid one hour ten minute jury verdict. Becker faces electric chair after earlier trial for instigation. Justice Geoff questioned informers and ruled Rose Wallon and Webber accomplices. Crowd cheered as verdict delivered in supreme court.
Agnes Callahan aged ten and Paul Dietz aged twenty two wed in Thibodeaux Louisiana today in a ceremony once opposed by the priest. The bride wore a short dress and the couple received numerous doll gifts including a talking doll as a wedding present. The bride says she can bake, cook and sew and that if her husband cannot share these duties he is in a bad way.
At St Agnes Hospital Philadelphia a group of seven men offered to give skin to the six year old Mary Parrira to aid healing after severe burns. A single black man stood out as persistent, while doctors refused skin from non family members due to safety concerns following a prior death in Gary Indiana. Mary's father volunteered to donate skin if the operation could occur Sunday without hindering his work as a gear maker.
Wealthy farmer Walter McClintock living seven miles from town was found dead by hanging from a rafter at noon by his hired man. He had been recently jailed and released on bonds raised from 600 to 1000 dollars in a hog theft case tied to Milwaukee stockyards. McClintock, about 60, leaves two wives and several children. Authorities report the death as self inflicted after the lingering court risk.
Candidates from multiple towns including Huron Hot Springs Mitchell Selby and Pierre vie for the clerk position amid expected turnover with Frank Crane resigning. The list grows as more names such as Asher F Pay Gol T G Orr John Bibelheimer Miss Marjorie Breeden and others are mentioned.
In Potter county a jury rules in a strange case involving S F Stonebraker and defendant August Fr Stark. Stonebraker claimed a 7 year living work deal to receive board lodging clothing and seventy-five cents daily plus burial beside his mother in Kansas. Stark admitted the agreement but denied the daily wage. The jury awarded Stonebraker 275 dollars.
Washington dispatch reports Democrats debate William Jennings Bryan accepting a cabinet post or ambassador to Britain under Wilson. Some urge Bryan abroad for harmony, others fear clashes with Wilson and Democratic leaders. Outcome hinges on Bryan's willingness to join or critique the administration from an outside perch.
Nevada voters elect Key Pitman of Tonopah to the U S Senate amid a tight race against Republican Massey. Pitman’s career spans Alaska and Nevada fights against corruption, with a noted role in Nome under the consent form of government and defense of miners. The result is framed as a victory for decency in Nevada politics.
Ramon T. Marchan of Barceloneta reports Dr King’s New Discovery cured him and his brother and more than 20 others of coughs colds and chest infections. The letter endorses broad sale of the remedy in Porto Rico with trial bottles offered.
An advertising item claims indigestion signals need for Dr King’s New Life Pills to tone the stomach and regulate liver kidneys and bowels. The copy emphasizes the product as pleasant safe and easy to use.
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