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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1913
Page
5
In Pierre South Dakota the Richards Primary act s fate and its independent column option dominate discussion. Candidates weigh plans to run under majority or minority slates with a state capitol meeting looming. County voting strength may decide committee selections and central power shifts raise concerns over party control and the Shaman factor.
Edward Schomer aged 33 died from heart failure following strenuous rescue of motorists from an overturned car near Chamberlain. Despite medical advice not to exert, he freed occupants, a lifelong weak heart cited. Survived by mother two sisters and a brother. Funeral in Alexandria with private mass at Holy Family church.
Davison County Board of Commissioners met in Mitchell in Oct 1913 and Oct 1918 sessions. They granted a bridge grading appropriation, rejected a property tax reduction, advertised bids for bridge construction, approved numerous bills and refunds, and inspected Lisbon bridges. A detailed audit and warrants were issued for county poor, court house, and road projects with multiple officials present.
New York City David Lamar the Wall Street operator charged with impersonating a congressman must appear in United States court on Wednesday to plead to the indictment Judge Hunt ruled today.
Fred Wurster Jr. of New York City, the latest bearer of the Weston title, passes through Aberdeen as he pursues a year long walk from New York to Seattle. He says he is under contract to complete the journey in 150 walking days and has reached 70 days so far, aiming to finish on schedule.
Mitchell High defeated Spencer 26 to 6 in a hard fought season opener. Captain Nordbye scored three touchdowns with White adding a later score on a 25 yard pass play. Coach Forrest Fletcher praised speed and effort despite lighter players as next game against Parker approaches.
At Redfield updates J W Parmley Ipswich was re elected president and J Med Campbell Huron re elected treasurer. Crawford Sanborn county VP and Brownell Sioux Falls secretary led the officers as rain dampened turnout. The group urged two annual Good Roads days, praised the press, backed state aid for highways and convict road labor, and thanked Redfield sponsors.
The South Dakota Baptist association annual meeting in Sioux Falls elected officers including President J F Schrader Rapid City and vice presidents H W Tilden Brookings and C L Mellette Fort Pierre, with Dr S P Shaw Sioux Falls as corresponding secretary and J J Allen Sioux Falls recording secretary. The conference reports noted 15196 members and two thirds of the population unchurched.
Stickney South Dakota reports Mr and Mrs A Scott on an Aurora county farm lost 1150 cash due to theft and house fire. Of the sum 250 was stolen while 800 burned in a fire that destroyed their dwelling. The 250 was found missing upon paying a due note, after a home search revealed signs of a ransacked house and bread and butter missing. No thief identified, neighbor suspicion possible.
Joseph Rickman is charged with the murder of Mrs. Eilen Fox and her 15 year old daughter Mildred near Bixby. Their charred remains were found after a house fire. Authorities fear a lynching as details reveal multiple brutal stab wounds and a hammer strike. The mother and daughter had homesteaded in the area and supported others.
Dispute within the German American Alliance of Aberdeen and Brown County leads to a resolution severing ties with the state organization. Dr. C. A. Homan presents the motion, adopted by a close vote, amid factional strife at the state convention in Aberdeen. Some members support President Hans DeMuth while others back Homan, with possible reconciliation planned at the next meeting.
Brookings South Dakota Carleton defeated State College 25 to 7 on Saturday as luck favored Carleton at key moments. State led the first quarter but was penalized for offside and fumbled away chances. Carleton scored on a fumble and long plunges after a late third quarter interception, with Yankton College also posting a win on the same card.
Vermillion Republican opines Dick Haney embodies the old calibre and character for senatorial service. It argues his integrity as a citizen remains solid while noting past political missteps. asserts Republican voters should favor Haney as the proper choice for the senatorial track.
A reciprocity agreement among Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational general officers is praised for favoring denominational auspices over independent church unions. The statement urges cooperation with worldwide denominational movements, supports withdrawal to maintain local denominational ties, and seeks closer links between Sunday schools and denominations.
A preliminary report on South Dakota's next major irrigation project shows feasibility to irrigate 6,000 acres in Fall River county. The plan envisions a stone and concrete dam 150 feet high, 980 feet long, capable of 165,000 acre feet yearly, at a fraction of Belle Fourche’s cost, with Fall River business leaders funding $1,000 to advance the study for congressional consideration.
Pierre South Dakota farmer Grant Potts near Lebanon says he killed a timber wolf on his farm after getting close with a gun. The six foot long, thirty two inch high animal was described as a rare stray moved across the river where wolves threaten ranchers west of the Missouri.
Murdo South Dakota traffic flows toward Valentine Nebraska for Ft. Niobrara reserve registration starting Monday October 13 and lasting two weeks. Good roads and a bridge over the Big White River enable same day round trips by automobile for registrants.
Citizens grumble over income tax burdens and the lack of income to pay them. The piece notes disagreement among men about tax policy and the difficulty of pleasing all people in Geddes.
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