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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
6
Taft returns to Beverly after Boston reception as he gears up for a western swing. He remains confident that a majority of Republicans back his course, despite Democratic and insurgent attacks.
A fragmented passage describes the Astor family wedding at Ferncliff near Newport with mentions of John Jacob Astor, Miss Roses, and a fleeting visit of the bride Teresa. the exact details are unclear due to text damage.
In Pierre South Dakota the state’s assessed valuation is expected to exceed last year by roughly 10.5 million dollars, nearing 395 million. Most growth comes from new real estate added to the assessment list with other property classes also edging higher.
The Maine wreck work remains experimental as cofferdams fail to hold against outside pressure. Circulating caissons split, rock dumped inside harms pumping, and only partial clearance of mud and water is feasible. The aft section may be floated and towed to an American port for viewing, with near a million dollars already spent.
Redfield South Dakota townspeople and Spink County donate 58000 toward a greater Redfield college as part of a plan to raise 250000 endowment and 1000 000 building fund. Major gifts include 50000 from James J Hill and 50000 from Andrew Carnegie with land from Northwestern Railway. A German Congregational church alliance plans a September state meeting to organize branches and foster German heritage.
J M Wood, riding in a caboose on a Milwaukee freight near Emery, was thrown by an engine backing into the train. He displaced his right shoulder and fractured the socket, suffered a painful injury, and was taken home to 408 Third Avenue West.
The Pierre South Dakota potato crop shows a strong fall supply with many households benefiting. A gardener near Canning expects over two thousand bushels to market, all large and high quality, while irrigated river gardens also yield a large crop.
The text notes no chance to recover bodies in the ship’s hold as tides and years swept them away. Mud and debris remain in the after hold while workmen remove water compartments to reach below the surface. Some think the wreck will be towed to an American port, possibly San Francisco, reflecting public sentiment to view the Maine before any disposal.
United States District Attorney Frank Wilson filed a bill in Detroit charging conspiracy to restrain interstate trade in lumber. The suit targets the Michigan Retail Lumber Dealers' association, the Scout Publishing company, and the Lumber Secretary Bureau of Information of Chicago for alleged unlawful methods. The case accuses the retailers of excluding nonmembers from shipping and fines manufacturers who sell to nonmembers, with penalties and possible expulsion for violators. The Scout journal is accused of publishing editorials supporting exclusive trade and listing shippers in interstate commerce suspected of rule violations.
An analysis of Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah as models of devotion to God. The piece argues their wisdom came from divine blessing and a disciplined, vegetable diet. It contrasts their godly focus with worldly graft and urges readers to emulate the Daniel spirit in all work and life.
Miss Lucy Lee Swope, heiress of Kansas City Swope missions, elopes with shoe salesman William B. Byrne. They wed in Pueblo by an Episcopalian minister after a secret automobile trip. Byrne called Handsome Billy Byrne. Mrs Swope opposed the match and she later testifies in Dr B C Hyde murder trials.
A large force works at the Tripp fairgrounds enlarging the exhibition building for the September 6 7 and 8 event. Officials report near double entries from prior years with big purses for races and many trainer outfits arriving. High class attractions are planned to draw crowds.
Today F. M. Enright becomes the secretary of the Modern Brotherhood of America, a role long held by R. E. Cone. Mr. Enright can be found at the Commercial & Savings Bank.
Senator J Crawford declares he will stand with the progressive Republicans despite possible estrangement from the president. He rebukes the president for charging progressives with pursuing only personal aims and argues for free trade for farmers and protection for manufacturers. He warns against letting reactionaries control the next Republican convention.
Dakota Fur Company proprietor Nt I V Tilles was arrested by Deputy U S Marshal Bsvon Mc Veigh on a charge of using the mails to defraud. He was held to await federal court action after allegedly accepting furs and pelts in December 1910 and failing to pay shipments from White Sulphur Springs Montana Selina North Dakota Baker Langford and Doland.
Edward J. Baker said Charles Gates receives half of the John W. Gates estate with a $1,000,000 cash and $2,000,000 in trust. Mrs. Gates gets the Port Arthur homestead and Plaza furnishings. Henry Baker must obtain a college degree to claim $250,000 with $10,000 set for education. Dolores Angell and Laverne Angell each receive $100,000. The report notes no trust provision. Spokane and Lapwai agency council discuss Nez Perce lands suit for $15,000,000 against the United States.
In a legal hearing the stationers and contortion will be named by the county and the trust action is pending. Perce appears to be pursuing a contingent fee of 10 percent of any awarded amount, with no payment to the firm if the trust is not established.
The Atlantic fleet opens a two week summer exercise at sea near the Chesapeake Bay. No shot will be fired at ranges under 9000 yards with max reach 16000 yards. The fleet aims to encounter rough weather to test ship handling in rain mist and fog.
Custer County Nebraska sheriff Alfred Lonsteadt was arrested in Aberdeen on a charge of seduction. He and a young woman posed as husband and wife. the girl, identified as Clara Carlson, is believed to be 16, though Lonsteadt claims she is 19 and willing to marry.
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