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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1910
Page
3
The railroad issue divides lawmakers and public opinion as engineers warn that stricter headlights could endanger operations while supporters cite fatal switchyard accidents. Rail firms deny claims, circulate petitions, and push to refer the measure to the public for a verdict amid limited information.
The company claims the proposed higher rates are needed for improvements and to cover rising expenses. It argues ordinary operations cannot absorb costs without passing them to customers, including expenditures on equipment and services.
The piece notes daily gains for the Republican majority as voters grow sober about the primary outcomes. It argues that all nomination candidates had fair chances and that recognizing the voters' decision is the proper course. Apathy in the South Dakota campaign is seen as longstanding, with voters largely content, mirroring past patterns.
A local official says cities in the state pad population counts to appear larger, noting Mitchell will not appear on the top thousand list. The claim centers on census or housing data and the ethics of inflated numbers. Authorities stress accuracy and transparency in urban rankings.
Fragmentary report notes ranchers in northern regions choose to fence homesteads to safeguard crops from the damage caused by large cattle herds, reflecting widespread protection efforts by settlers.
Mitchell boosters plan to make the corn palace a permanent city asset. A banquet at the Congregational church, led by the Commercial club, featured speeches urging city ownership of the site, larger facilities, and a multi-year upgrading program funded by re modeled buildings and purchases of six surrounding lots.
A prevailing mood among prominent businessmen shows strong approval for the Corti Prince concept and a pledge to support the venture more firmly than before. A new committee is formed early to secure attractions for next year as Western routes consolidate with major Eastern amusement firms.
Aberdeen 8 D The county seat feud between McIntosh Morristown and McLaughlin in Gorson county heats up Morristown and McLaughlin seek to split the county with seats at their towns while McIntosh clings to current arrangements The latest move by McIntosh backers is a court bid to stop the commissioners from putting the question to voters this fall
New York City report says Captain Downs of the mail steamer Trent sighted the Wellman balloon at five in the morning signaling for help. Rescue operations lasted three hours before the airship was recovered with its crew. The balloon abandoned near 35.43 N 68.18 W amid fresh winds. Five westbound liners reported no further contact, citing heavy rain and a violent storm.
Aberdeen churchgoers celebrate the Methodist conference decision returning Rev. Dr. J. W. Taylor as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church and Rev. Dr. J. S. Harksness as district superintendent. Both leaders are well liked by their congregations.
A Sunday night blaze in Faulkton wiped out the Warner garage with fifteen cars valued near 9,000 and destroyed the Warner elevator along with 5,000 bushels of wheat and 2,000 bushels of flax. The blaze also consumed a coal car and sheds, damaged two cars, and burned Henry Bellmer’s house. Insurance on the garage was incomplete, and exact losses exceed 50,000 dollars with grain losses at 6,000 dollars and elevator loss at 5,000 dollars.
Fort Dodge Iowa reports that the funeral of Senator Dolliver scheduled for tomorrow afternoon will be held in the armory instead of the lawn at his home because of bad weather. Thousands are expected to be unable to gain entrance.
A lively speaking campaign in South Dakota features Governor Vessey and other GOP leaders touring the state. Tuesday shows a dense itinerary with addresses in Baltic Centerville Garfield and Sioux Falls. the week continues through Vermillion Mitchell Parkston Salem Stickney Corsica and more.
Havana reports one hundred dead and millions in property loss as two hurricanes strike Cuba and a third storm threatens the island. In Florida, fires wires are down from Titusville southward, with Key West at risk. St Augustine endures city flooding and shipping damage as the storm roars at 80 mph. Palm Beach hotels damaged and Tampa cut off. Multiple workers and crews are reported dead or marooned as railroad and rail bridges suffer.
Pierre South Dakota reports taste of campaign rhetoric as Old Conk and R O Richards pivot to attack despite late start. Richards rail against Crawford and Elrod with charges about Vessey, introducing the coined term inactionary to describe a reactionary stance.
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