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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
1
Athens demands Germany and Bulgaria release the Army Corps seized at Kavala and return soldiers described as guests of the nation. The ultimatum signals Greece entering the war.
Greek government has demanded the immediate return of 20 000 Kavala garrisoned troops after they were captured by German and Bulgarian forces. Athens warns of possible war entry if Germany refuses and notes pro Entente sentiment. Reports differ on prisoner numbers and disposition.
The forecast from NOOZIE notes a fair window tonight and Thursday in South Dakota with cooler temperatures and frost likely overnight. Recording readings show daytime highs near the 80s and overnight lows in the 50s to 60s, with a pattern of gentle warming by noon.
Berlin Vienna and Sofia dispatch show German Austro Hungarian forces advancing near Zaracze crossing the Stokhod river and penetrating Russian trenches. Central Powers claim gains in Galicia and Transylvania while British and French fronts see ongoing artillery duels and minor shifts near Florina and Ostrovo.
Report claims polished swindlers and women in an international blackmail ring may face murder charges. Federal operatives link the gang to the killing of William Turner in a California summer camp near Denver. Turner allegedly extorted hush money from a Denver heiress before being shot by James Brown. Federal court actions seek to suppress seized documents as judges decide.
Belle Fourche South Dakota rumors say the Belle Fourche and Northwestern railroad plans a northwest extension to Miles City Montana. Believed backed by Chicago and Northwestern, the move would connect with Omaha's branch and traverse new routes toward Rapid City, tapping cattle, dairy, and mineral regions and aiming for a Pacific coast link.
Governor Byrne on the pardon board's recommendation grants a pardon to Harry Wilson of Davison County convicted of third degree burglary.
Correspondents note the secrecy of Kaiser Wilhelm II as he visits the Somme front. He reviews troops marching in goose-step and decorates officers before addressing them with pledged loyalty to fight on. The emperor's presence inspires the troops and is met with visible pride.
Reports claim Villa captured Chihuahua City in a Saturday assault with mutinied garrison forces occupying key palaces and a penitentiary. Officials say rumors are unfounded though Major General Funston notes a threatened disruption of the Carranza line between Chihuahua City and Juarez. Brigadier General Belk reports Trevino’s forces were forced from the city, relocating to a hill outside for defense and later artillery dislodgement by Villistas.
Charles S. Weller of Mitchell asserts he conceived the armored caterpillar tractor concept that inspired Britain to develop tanks. He mailed blueprints and a comprehensive plan to Lloyd George and other officials, with French and German recipients, and lauds Winston Churchill for pushing the project.
The piece discusses experiments with armored tractors inspired by English designs and mentions Mr. Weller’s push to secure ownership of the invention. It notes the potential to create machines that could transform warfare by overhauling trench and shell crater terrain, once derived from Dakota prairies farming engines.
New York City mayor Mitchel appeals to President T. P. Shonts of the railway companies to shift from his stance of refusing to bargain with the strike and to show sympathy with the striking streetcar workers.
Yankton S C reports six lettermen returning to the football squad led by captain Greene. Guardians Weyand and Martelle plus Best Turnbull and Miller are listed, with Lamberton possible if border service ends. The schedule lists Oct 7 Aberdeen Normal in Aberdeen Oct 14 Wayne Normal in Wayne Neb Oct 21 State College in Brookings Oct 28 Sioux Falls College in Yankton Nov 5 Trinity in Sioux City Nov 18 Huron in Huron Nov 20 Creighton in Omaha Thanksgiving Dakota Wesleyan in Yankton.
Notre Dame, Ind announces Wandering eleven show a hard schedule with only one regular lineman returning. Captain Cofall and a veteran backfield led by Bergman Baehman Phelan Rodzwnski Baujan Whipple Meckley Miller Ma Tone DeGree head a list of returning players. New men include Philbin Coughlin Mil ler Grant Fitzpatrick Andrews Pearson Madigan. The slate features Army at West Point on November 4 and Michigan Aggies at Lansing on November 15 plus Nebraska at Lincoln on November 0.
Justice Whiting delivered opinions in Pierre yesterday as the South Dakota Supreme Court reversed Drew vs. H.8. Lawrence Hyde. The court admitted Leo Fitzpatrick of Tabor to practice on his powers of the last examination.
Commercial clubs of the Black Hills launch a state wide drive to persuade every commercial club to back the proposed constitutional amendment for good roads in the November election. They will distribute voter slips highlighting the amendment’s importance and expect it to pass with broad support. The measure tops the special amendment ballot and will be marked by voters on election day.
King Isaakon of Norway told Swedish and Danish ministers in Christiania that Scandinavia stands united in the wish to stay neutral. He spoke at a dinner and emphasized regional resolve regarding ongoing tensions in Europe.
President Wilson announces planned speeches on public questions before non-partisan groups, not a campaign tour, amid charges of a campaign shift. Vance McCormick says Democrats back a full program for Congress, with trips possible to Illinois Indiana Missouri and New York. Hughes accuses the eight hour law and tariff of harming labor, calling the Adamson bill path to civil war. Stone defends administration against charges of surrendering to force.
Sioux Falls South Dakota an agricultural expert will head each of four farm districts on the Sisseton and Wahpeton reservations to teach modern scientific farming and stock raising. Indians will pursue farming under expert guidance with aim of reaching white farmer prosperity.
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