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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
2
Subscription prices are listed as One Year one dollar Bix Months seventy five cents and Three Months forty cents with payment strictly in advance under the Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company Proprietor W R Ronald Editor and Manager.
The St. Louis Globe-Democrat analyzes Democratic contributors to Wilson, noting financiers from Jacob Schiff to Henry Goldman and Perry Belmont. It argues Wells and Wells- linked interests, steel and tobacco ties, back a non progressive party, while predicting impacts on policy and reform dynamics.
The piece attacks Gov. Dix of New York and his ties to Tammany Hall, arguing his primary pledge was betrayed and that Tammany controlled funds and appointments. It questions reform prospects under the Democratic party and critiques Wilson, Roosevelt, and LaFollette in broader national politics.
Mitchell residents react to a trusted local employer allegedly orchestrating a systematic robbery at a well known Mitchell business house. The piece condemns dishonest methods and urges strict punishment to deter youth from crime praising labor and integrity.
New York City reports the anthracite retail price at $6.50 a ton for the winter season starting September 1. Operators and major firms assure no increase this winter, despite rumors of higher October prices seen in Detroit where $8.75 was charged.
The notice explains that the shortage is due to most cars being used to supply western markets, affecting deliveries elsewhere. The statement frames the supply issue as a transportation allocation problem impacting regional availability. The source highlights logistics and distribution pressures shaping the current market status.
A nostalgic verse laments the Jim river as a winding stream and Jim valley as a dream. It speaks of rest and peace after daily tasks and walking with a sweetheart along old time paths. It personifies memories of departed loved ones and a heavenly home as Brother Jim.
In Wheatland plowing contest, Waldo Thomas of Big Rock and William Fairweather of Wheatland vie for the world title. A Plymouth Rock hen disrupts Thomas as he furrows, causing his team to veer. Fairweather wins his sixth championship, earning a silver medal. Wheatland’s Jimmy Patterson quips about geese saving Rome.
Sioux Falls detectives and postal inspectors arrested John Rankin of Cherokee after a decoy letter led to $6.50 found on him. Rankin, a longtime clerk between Cherokee and Sioux Falls, confessed claiming money troubles and six dependents.
The four horsemen from Séfhcitte led by Pierre Coast on Horsebach with S. Charles Beck George W Beck J B Ransom and R G Rayner arrived this morning to report to Secretary Sellers at the governor's office. Their journey through the state capitals was hindered by storms.
In his report Pierre S. Ban Croft urges reforms including appointing county game wardens by the state warden, granting license power to county wardens, financing via state funds with counties retaining ten percent, tighter seining rules, clearer fund appropriations, and enabling fish hatcheries or game farms through sportsman license revenues.
Dr. Pericci, the Pope's physician, died today in Rome. The Pontiff expressed deep gratitude, saying he owes his life to the doctor many times over.
A rift in South Dakota Democratic ranks pits Ed Johnson against prominent party veterans Andy Lee Frank Pettigrew and Dick Lyons. Pettigrew may attack Johnson’s record while Lee opposes him, and Clark supporters split delegates helped Wilson. Campaigns focus on Byrne’s legislative record and express-rate reforms as Coffey marshals funds.
Taft campaigned in Weverly while Wilson visited Trenton and Roosevelt toured North Carolina. Debs spoke in Britson, Conn., and Chatin appeared in Iowa, highlighting a broad slate of 1912 era political activity.
HH C Preston a Tiuron electors nominee announces he will vote for Theodore Roosevelt in the electoral college over Taft. He notes four other Haron electors will likely issue similar statements to prevent late independent petitions before the October 5 deadline.
The Aberdeen Daily News argues against backing Roosevelt electors in the South Dakota dispute. It urges Republicans to avoid punishing the party by voting for Wilson electors, warning that sending five Wilson electors could aid Wilson, while five Roosevelt electors might not help Taft and could harm the party's presidential chances.
Colonel Roosevelt endured a noisy reception in Knoxville after touring eastern Tennessee from Chattanooga. A disorderly crowd briefly drowned his speech as he stood firm and answered critics. He ridiculed Governor Trooper and Sanders of Tennessee and Governor Marshall of Indiana, then left for North Carolina. The audience joined in with chants and hymns.
Lead lodge No. 747 B P O Elks votes to purchase the 8S R Smith building for 386,500 and convert it into a modern Elks home and lodge room. Possession set for November 1 with alterations to begin then. Mr Smith, pioneer merchant, plans to sell out and move to California.
Philadelphia doctor says former world champion endured appendicitis operation this morning after a successful previous procedure. Surgeon Dr. Edward J. Klopt cautions against premature posting of scores while Corbett recovers and improves.
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