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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1911
Page
6
Luther W. Plotner and Mrs Kate Quinn were arrested in Omaha Tuesday afternoon and brought to Mitchell. A large, hostile crowd met the prisoners at Sioux City and Sioux Falls depots, demanding action while police and deputies guarded them. The sheriff planned to move them to Alexandria then Sioux Falls for examination with further orders pending.
Fragmented OCR notes indicate a Minnesotan court ruling related to freight rates and legislative approval. The readable elements reference a district court, a judge, and a general manager connected to road matters. Further readable specifics are not provided.
A southeast gale battered Chicago harbor tearing planks from wharves sink ing fifteen yachts from the Chicago and Columbia clubs. Damage across the area totals about a half million with many vessels overdue, marking the worst lake storm in years. In Yankton S D E S Johnson of Rapid City, a well known Democrat, contemplates a gubernatorial bid attracting strong party interest.
Two inches of rain fell across Huron and surrounding territory over two days, soaking fields and town. The storm brought heavy lightning with several houses and barns struck and livestock killed, followed by cooler weather.
Sioux Falls South Dakota Congressman Charles Burke, returning from New York after his father’s death at ninety one, discussed South Dakota politics. He noted La Follette sentiment in the West but said Taft is likely to secure a solid southern and eastern delegation, and he has not decided whether to seek re election to the House or run for Senator Gamble’s seat. He expects no tariff legislation next session as the House aims for revenue tariffs only.
Sioux City Iowa reports Senator Robert J Gamble of South Dakota favors Taft for renomination after touring the state and Washington. He says his constituents back Taft and that South Dakota will give the president hearty support, aligning with administration sentiment. Denver secretary Wilson also predicts Taft and Clark as 1912 nominees.
Rev N E Adams who served four years as pastor of the Baptist church here moved to Rockwell City Iowa to accept a new pastorate. A town union service at the Congregational church featured his farewell address. A reception followed in the Baptist church with gifts for Mr and Mrs Adams from the church and the W C T U.
The report records a pause in rainfall with temperatures slipping to 44 degrees overnight. It notes a drop in the barometer and a calm night across the region, suggesting cool, dry conditions moving in after a wet spell.
Supt JW McClisten urged strong student effort in athletics music debate and study. Junior class elected officers for Crocus staff and a mass meeting organized the Athletic Association with 184 members and chosen manager Ross Smith and secretary Karl Cook. Whittier building crowding forces two extra rooms at Central.
The Berthold Indian reservation drawing lists 28 year old Glick of loxholm N D with 120 acres as No 1 winner. Other top names include John Walden Dilworth Minn and Edwin A Duvall Minot N D. First seventy three names show many North Dakota residents. several from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa Michigan. A claim valued at 10000 to 15000 accompanies the first choice of the 160000 acres of fertile soil. State accounts report county officers in Tripp county under scrutiny with findings urging refunds for improper pay. A telegram from Charles Hilles confirms President will address a Sunday Peace topic in Pierre. An advertisement touts Dr Coxs barbed wire liniment.
Minnesota relatives press to renew charges against Luther W. Plotner in the 1909 death of Peter Quinn at Mitchell South Dakota amid exhumations autopsy findings and alleged letters. They plan to present evidence to Governor Robert S. Vessey seeking action against Plotner.
Luther Plotner was brought from Alexandria and placed in the county jail where he once served as sheriff. Sheriff Berry said Mrs Quinn is not in town. The preliminary adultery case against Plotner and Mrs Quinn will wait for States Attorney Herbert, delayed by his wife’s hospital condition in Roanoke.
A Minneapolis discussion notes Bert Quinn’s death and calls for arrest of Plotner. Albert Quinn’s brother and Minneapolis officials debate evidence and warrant prospects while local relatives press for action.
Rapid City reports rain revives homesteaders and ranchers after a protracted drought. A Quinn man begins winter wheat breaking and buys seed, while others in Wail vicinity plan large wheat acreage this fall and next spring. Some who relinquished claims seek to reclaim land, with limited options.
The South Dakota progressive Republican League, organized in Pierre with Peter Norbeck as chairman and John Sutherland as secretary, calls a Mitchell gathering for September 24 during Corn Palace week to discuss President Taft administration and presidential candidates. Governor Vessey Senator Crawford and possibly Governor Hoch of Kansas are to speak with a free discussion to follow. Congressman Burke has returned from New York and limits comments on future actions.
The attorney general’s department cautions local mutual insurers that filing with a county auditor after forming is not legal authorization to operate. State law requires incorporation through the secretary of state first, with county filings as an additional step later.
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