Banquet at Navin Hotel Draws Mitchell Businessmen
One hundred seven city business leaders attended a banquet at the Navin Hotel in Mitchell. The event featured a Mitchell band, speeches by W. R. Ronald and G. A. Silsby, and plans for a State Educational association meeting with a target of 1000 tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savin
Mitchell Band
W. C. Hunter
Ranson
Educator School Supply Company
State Educational Association
Mitchell
Ransom
Geo. A. Vincent
University of Minnesota
Robert Smith
Mr. Pascoe
Ray Branson
W. A. Delaney
N. H. Jensen
Crwd
Jensen
O. B.wells
Delaney
Scallin Bros
Mitchell's Business Men's Banquet
Navin Hotel
Lee warns Johnson backed by railroads in South Dakota race
Ex governor Andrew E. Lee accuses Democratic candidate Johnson of railroad backing and asserts he will oppose Johnson, Dowdell, and Lynch. He cites 1895 Senate records showing Johnson's sympathy to railroad interests and alleges coordinated campaigns by Milwaukee and Northwestern lines to influence votes. Aberdeen report notes farm accident and Catholic Academy progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Walls, S
Johnson
South Dakota
Andrew E. Lee
Helge Opland
Sioux Falls
Dowdell
Congress
Lynch
Northwestern Railroad
Pierre
Com Spense
Wickhem
Mr. Wickhem
Mr. Johnson
Senate
Harry Hunter
Milwaukee
Alex Johnson
Northwestern
Rye
Armour
State Auditor Removes $4684 Wolf Bounty Fraud
The state auditor eliminates fraudulent wolf bounty claims in Pennington and Fall River counties, reducing total fraud to 4684 and leaving 18242 in valid claims. Certificate holders will receive about 71 cents per dollar, with warrants issued soon after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Auditors Office
Wolf bounty fraud surfaces in Fall River and Pennington counties
Fraud appears in the wolf bounty program in Fall River and Pennington counties, causing certificate holders to materially gain in amounts received this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Pennington
Electors issue signed statement on Roosevelt Taft switch
Republican state chairman Carl Sherwood says the five South Dakota electors signed a second statement reaffirming support for Theodore Roosevelt if he is elected. They add they would vote for Taft if a Roosevelt defeat would harm Republican and free trade principles in a Taft Wilson contest. Signed by Thompson Van Slyke Olson Preston Rugg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl, Sherwood
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Taft
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
J. S. Thompson
L. T. van Slyke
Oscar Olson
H. C. Preston
F. H. Rugg
South Dakota
Irrigation experiment yields strong returns in central South Dakota
Pierre S D Geo Phillip of Ft Pierre executor of Scotty Phillip estate reports the first year’s success irrigating the Missouri bottom below the buffalo pasture by pumping water from the river. About 500 acres were cultivated with wheat corn potatoes and oil. Water pumping could irrigate five miles to Fr Pierre. aim to irrigate the entire tract next season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fr. Pierre
South Dakota
Canton News Sold to Canton Stock Company
The Canton News has been sold to a Canton stock company with Ben Averil as editor. The Nash Brothers had operated the paper since their father's death about six years ago. Founded about 40 years ago by N. C. Nash, the paper helped develop eastern South Carolina and extend influence westward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
S. C
Canton News
Ben Averil
Nash Brothers
The
News
N. C. Nash
Reducing Taxes: Johnson Proposes Governor Plan
The article critiques E. S. Johnson’s pledge to cut taxes by outlining South Dakota state costs of 923,020.78 and fees of 207,442.72 leaving 115,578.04 from taxation. It illustrates the heavy burden on property with a $38,000.00 valuation yielding a tax of three cents on $3,000, arguing Johnson misjudges the tax system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Johnson
South Dakota
Johnson
Statesman Tax Plan Critiqued Amid Budget Strain
A critic argues that reducing taxes risks harming state institutions and questions Mr. Johnson’s grasp of fiscal issues. The piece outlines how savings might be achieved, including controversial measures, and notes the potential for tax cuts on railroad property if Johnson gains office, suggesting railroad favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Insans Asylum
South Dakota
Board of Equalization
Rattlesnake Found Under Desk In South Dakota Office
Henry Spike, formerly in Milwaukee railroad offices at Aberdeen and now station agent at Isabel Dewey county, found a three and a half foot rattlesnake with eight rattlers under his roll top desk after hearing a peculiar noise. The report notes rattlesnake crops are good in western South Dakota but dwindling as land is cultivated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Single Pupil in This Schoolhouse in Aberdeen
The state spends 50 dollars a month to educate Belva Weekly. Miss Sliss Morgan reports only one student in Sher Inman district school since September, Belva Weekly, age 10, is the sole pupil and Morgan earns 50 dollars monthly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Little Belva
Sliss Morgan
Sher Inman
Belva
Miss Morgan
TWO BOYS KILL SEVENTY RATTLERS
Pierre South Dakota dispatch reports two Saucerman boys killed seventy rattlesnakes near Haynes in daylight. Snakes were in a dog town used for winter quarters. New York City notes the death of actress Mabel Hite and Pittsburgh outfielder Micheaul Donlin’s arrival after her passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Saucerman
Haynes
New York City
Mabel Hite
Micheaul Donlin
Pittsburgh
Donlin
Woman's Death Still Mystery in Willow Lakes
Miss Ethel Gillis and Karl Crane faced a preliminary hearing before Justice Case of Willow Lakes this week. The case was dismissed for lack of grounds to bind them over to circuit court despite the shooting that killed Mrs Oliverson months earlier. The witnesses gave consistent stories of hearing two rifle shots while traveling from Vienna. the pair said they fired at a telegraph post, not at the car.
Typhoon Kills 400 in Cebu and Destructs Islands
A Philippine typhoon on October 16 caused at least 400 deaths and $5,000,000 in damage in Cebu. Hurricanes flattened thousands of homes. ships were wrecked, crews drowned, and relief efforts sail from Manila as Warwick barracks and the military hospital stores were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
P. 1
Cebu
Warwick
Visayas
Trust Fund Growth From Standard Oil In 19th Century
The account records a Jabez A. Bostwick created trust for son Albert using Standard Oil stock valued at 296,171.90 in 1890. Cash withdrawals and interest boosted value to 2,795,958.48 by 22 years later, with total trust growth around 1,642,611.88.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez A. Bostwick
Albert
Standard Oil
Widow's trust yields vast gains from Standard Oil stock
In New York City a court recounts Albert C. Bostwick's Standard Oil stake. Referee J Campbell Thompson reports the estate was $296,171.90 in 1890 and grew to $2,795,958.48 after 22 years of reinvestment. The remaining trust fund and estate show profits saved on withdrawals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
No. 26
Broadway
Standard Oil
J. Campbell Thompson
Supreme Court
Albert C. Bostwick
Bostwick
Thompson
Notice of General Election in Davison County 1912
Election to be held Tuesday November 5 1912 at multiple township and city polling places from 8 am to 5 pm for Congressional State and County offices. Listing includes Mt. Vernon Beulah Lisbon Union Baker Tobin Rome Ethan Mitchell City of Mitchell and ward sites. County Auditor R A Zangle signs notice with procedural summons in related civil action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Washington
Badger
Dondelinger
Loomis
Blendon
Mt. Vernon
Beulah Township
Betts
Mitchell
Prosper
Lisbon
Union Township
Baker Township
Tobin Township
Rome Township
Ethan
City Hose House
Court House
Congress
Supreme Court
Hth
Foreclosure Notice on Davison County Mortgage
J P Leister and Louisa Leister mortgaged to W H Haw on July 9 1904. Assignment to John Schmierer Jr and later to W Shaw leads to foreclosure sale December 5 1912 at 10 am at Mitchell court house. Lands described as Lots 3 and 4 in Block 17 Van Eps Addition. Sufficient default noted with balance $874.40. Summons follows in Davison County circuit court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Leister
Louisa Leister
W. H. Haw
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
John Schmierer, Jr
Mitchell
van Eps
Mitchell, S. D
Order to Show Cause on Petition to Sell Land
In Davison County South Dakota 1912 the county court orders that heirs appear October 26 at 10 AM in Mitchell to show cause why George I Stahl administrator should be granted license to sell Lots 13 and 14 in Bloch Cooley and Guerney's Addition. Publication and personal service required before hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Count Davison
Henry A. Stahl
George I. Stahl
Bloch Cooley and Guerney
Mitchell
Pearing
Ec House
George I
Tate
Said Cay
Paving bill and city actions at Friday council meeting
The city council considered a paving bill of 29 385 08 presented by contractor Atkinson paid by warrants drawn on local banks for funds as they accrue. A police justice bill for September was approved in full and a hear ing on Main street and First avenue assessments set for October 30. The council discussed milk distribution measures and a man hole injury notice filed by Fred O Cla. An arc light installation on First avenue was referred to a committee. Captain Slade urged state funds for militia use of city hall quarters and plans to expand city hall storage were reviewed with bids to be solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson
City Engiz
C. Drake
Septer
Main Street
First Avenue
Litz Miller
Fred O- Cla
Avin Hd
Clark
Sanborne
Slade
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Commercial Club
New Grill Room
la Trinidad
W. R. Ronald
Heemen
Mr. Ransom
Gev. A. Siisby
Nore
Silsby
Ronald
Corm Palace
Ea-Guy
Lee
Mr Johnson
Aberdeen
J. C. Siemann
Brown County
Westport
Siemann
Seimann
R. K. Hanson
Catholic Academy
Scotty Phillips Ranch
Rel
Rattlesnake
Willow Lakes
Philippine Islands
Standard Oil Company
R. A. Zangle
Main St
Davison City
T. J. Spangles
Plaintif Mitchell
Davison Col
South Kota
W. H. Shaw
Tot. Quinn
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