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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
7
Classified notice seeks men to train as chauffeurs repairmen demonstrators and salesmen via practical experience. Wage scales start at 3 to 5 dollars weekly during training and rise to 26 to 50 dollars after graduation. Address National Auto Training Association Omaha Nebraska.
The court in Davison County South Dakota requires all persons with claims against Chester H Warren deceased to present them with vouchers to the executor N L Mumford at his Howard Minnesota Main Street residence within six months from October 25 1910 the date of first publication.
The State Federation of Woman’s Clubs of South Dakota met in Aberdeen and debated endorsing the equal suffrage amendment. The suffrage proposal was defeated 20 to 16 after delegates heard speeches by Persident George W Nash, Dr B O Aylesworth, and Mrs Mary Craigie.
A New Haven survey shows Yale freshmen average 1033 dollars, sophomores 1100, and juniors 1113, totaling 1133 for three years across 350 men. It notes extreme spenders and that 53 students included 20 under 375, 18 under 800, and 1 under 550 per year.
H C Wallace editor of a Des Moines farm paper testified before the interstate commerce commission in a rate hearing involving 47 railroads. He said Iowa landowners earn only about five percent annually and renters lose about $300 per quarter action farm each year on average.
Pierre reports a June 30 to September 1 rise of more than $600,000 in deposits. Individual deposits total about $80 million, with state banks holding $48.29 million and national banks $28.42 million. Savings accounts near $3.01 million, with a net savings decline of around $25,000.
New York City to Washington report says the Treasury tallies show only about 27 million dollars in corporate tax for 1909. Wall Street financiers allege clever profit hiding by large firms such as Standard Oil and United States Steel. Observers expect Congress to tighten the law to better detect evasion.
Turin dispatch reports a high Italian court contact saying the Elkins marriage will not take place. The Dowager Queen has been utterly obdurate, and the Abruzzi affair appears settled against the match.
The Abruzzi heir showed no objection to marrying Katherine Elkins but the Spanish queen Maria Christina refused citing class and royal status. Roman society backed the opposition, deeming an American coal merchant’s daughter unsuitable. The correspondent noted the duke might have wed her but for Elkins family pressure.
Bella R. Bay of Michigan sues James S. Sanborn of Pukwana South Dakota in U S court for 75000 dollars claiming breach of promise after he proposed marriage and later rescinded. Bay alleges Sanborn worth 200000 dollars and that she spent 1500 on his business and valued her time at 2000. Suit seeks damages with interest from February 16 1910.
Reports from Naples indicate a major disaster across southern Italy and nearby islands. A death toll has risen to about 400 as crops and livestock were destroyed and communities suffered for hours. Doctors from Naples assist stricken districts. the king will inspect. relief funds total 400900 dollars. priests ordered to aid in relief.
Springfield Illinois the Sangamon county circuit court opened arguments in the People versus Senator Stanton C Pemberton and Representative Joseph S Clark charged with conspiring to obtain a bribe in desks and chairs contracts for the senate and house State's Attorney Burke said the state would prove guilt without Senator Holstlaws testimony whose confession led to indictments Burke denounced corrupt public officials in a lengthy address
Judge Thompson in the circuit court denied the defense motion to take the case from the jury and instruct a verdict of not guilty after arguments last night.
Testimony in the Clark trial details a bid rig and kickback plan to win the state capital furniture contract. Senator Holtslaw and J M Eno testified as Otto Frier from Ford and Johnson described talks with Pemberton Clark and Holtslaw. He said Clark sought 1600 dollars for his vote while Holtslaw initially asked 5000 then settled on 1500. Johnston, Ford and Johnson agent, was present when the 1500 deal was agreed. Holtslaw claimed he was promised 1500 by Johnston, about 500 more than Pemberton or Clark would receive.
Dozens attended a reception for Miss Emily Kaye with speeches on temperance. Rev John Kayes concluded his M E H church pastorate and a farewell party followed with a free will offering. Local residents traveled to Woonsocket for Masonic lodge and multiple trips to Mitchell for visits and business. Carriers of livestock and frontier building work were noted along with a lecture course reservations and a birthday gathering at Miss Emma Hayes home.
The Alexandria team beat Columbus College 5 to 0 with Bun Kelly’s late eligibility. Visitors included G T Notson preparing for Huron District duties, W E Masters on state business, and locals like Mrs. H G Cox and Prof. Griffin joining the celebratory dinner. Several auto tours went to Mitchell to watch Rapid City versus Mitchell D W U game.
The article notes Edwin Quincy and Arthur Theil visiting from Mitchell to play with the Rapid City Miners. A dance in Pitts Bros hall featuring Mc Gregor's harp orchestra drew a large crowd. Republican rally at the opera house attracted many county Republicans and Senator Crawford spoke before leaving for Mitchell. Corn picking continues despite poor weather, with expectations of a harvest near last year.
Roscoe, S. D. reports a citizen was induced to cash a draft for a man claiming to be the general agent for the West on Loan and Trust Co of Los Angeles. The draft was cashed and later returned with notice no such firm exists in Los Angeles. The swindler has allegedly operated this scheme in Nebraska Iowa and North Dakota with Iowa authorities offering a $100 reward for arrest.
Survivors of Hood's Texas Brigade gather in Austin for a reunion marked by the memory of their old commander Gen. John B. Hood as a monument in his honor is to be unveiled tomorrow. Nearly all known survivors traveled to the capital for the ceremony and tribute.
All arrangements for the monument unveiling were completed today. A parade of veterans and other organizations will precede exercises at the Capitol grounds where a nearly fifty foot Georgia granite shaft memorial stands. It cost about $60,000 and is crowned by a life size bronze statue of General Hood.
Wilkesbarre Pa a statewide labor strike was called by the state federation of labor executive committee urging a 7 am to 8 pm work suspension on November 38. The call urges union men to vote in united independent political action to rescue the state government.
Plankinton South Dakota prepares a two story opera house costing about 25000 dollars. The upper floor will be used for performances and the first shows are The Man on the Box and Ishmael. Tickets priced five dollars have sold to support the project.
In Springfield Ohio Frank Jones of New Moorefield killed a buck sheep after it chewed fifty dollars from his pocket. His attorney advised disposal, but the buck died. The bank recovered torn dollars as the sheep had swallowed the bills, and redemption from Uncle Sam was sought.
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