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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
2
The Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company proprietor announces subscription rates. One year costs 1.00? Six months 0.75? Three months 0.40? The note specifies payment strictly in advance.
The piece argues Gov. Wilson seeks to destroy trusts while endorsing regulation as a compromise, criticizes Taft for claiming success in dissolving trusts, and praises Roosevelt's federal commission approach. It discusses Mitchell officials, party dynamics, and the impact of trust policy on farmers, with emphasis on South Dakota politics and the Taft Wilson clash.
Authorities hunt unknown murderers of Joseph Narcelle a 19 year old Sioux man found shot on an Indian allotment near Dupree. Last seen with a reservation man named Irish Tommy and a missing Thomas Condon aka Trish Tommy who allegedly threatened him over a horse. Jury verdict: death by gunshot from unknown parties.
Ipswich resident Lester J Dack a Civil War veteran blind and destitute has learned a special pension bill passed. The bill grants him 30 to 36 dollars monthly with the Senate trimming the proposal to 38 dollars before final passage. The action followed failure to obtain relief under ordinary pension rules and was introduced by Representative Burke in the house.
The Russian steamer Obnovka sank after a collision off St. Petersburg, drowning a number of crew and passengers. Rescue operations deployed boats and lifeboats as authorities investigated the cause and tallied casualties.
In Sioux Falls Rev George Biller, dean of Calvary cathedral, was consecrated Bishop of South Dakota amid grand Episcopal ceremonies. The service featured a full procession, multiple bishops, priests, and delegates, with a morning schedule including Holy Communion, prayer, and the consecration. Local and visiting clergy attended, alongside lay officers and representatives from Calvary cathedral.
Pamiy of bishop elect Ion ia in Macetsis is noted alongside Sune Adimiluis and Recersional hymn 522 in a fragmentary historical record. The text references ecclesiastical appointment language and hymn numbering without clear dates or places.
Vermilion reports the 1912 13 university enrollment brings the largest freshman class on record. Major changes include the resignation of secretary C A Sloan and consolidation of secretary duties under registrar J H Julian. New faculty include economists sociologists medical instructors chemists and engineers with several appointments from Harvard Smith Chicago and other institutions. Major upgrades in equipment and library funding are planned totaling 7500 for science gear and 4000 for library resources.
Gifford Pinchot chief of the forestry bureau under Roosevelt will speak in Mitchell on Tuesday evening October 1 in support of Roosevelt’s candidacy. The announcement notes Pinchot’s long alliance with Roosevelt and his dismissal by Taft after the Ballinger controversy. It also mentions prior Roosevelts and Pinchot meetings and that City Hall is likely venue pending arrangements.
In Sisseton South Dakota A V P Houde reports a patch of Moverbearing strawberries thriving. For four weeks before frost cut the growth Mrs. Houde gathered a pint of ripe berries daily. The crop began early in spring and has produced daily with short gaps.
Pierre South Dakota reports 448 applications for state and first grade teachers certificates in September across counties. Of these, 187 were granted, including 71 first grade, 67 second grade, and 44 third grade certificates. Many who failed already held higher certificates and sought advancement, so no new certificates were issued to them.
Milbank South Dakota Milbank. Steve Shurno and Joseph Straur two Russian laborers employed with a railroad grading gang were held to await outcome of injuries to a fellow countryman at Twin Brooks South Dakota After intoxication they attacked the man knocking him down and pelting him with rocks as he lay unconscious A woman saw the fight and alerted the Twin Brooks constable who had to subdue one attacker The victim’s injuries were serious.
Aberdeen business man Dr John E Granger a noted former cross country runner has donated the Granger trophy for a four mile Thanksgiving day cross country race. The event will start at 10 30 morning on a course he mapped out and many high school and normal students have signified their intention to compete.
In Pierre S D the Gray versus Huron electors case closed arguments as Perry Loucks for defendants disputed the Richards primary under emergency rules while H C Preston argued plaintiffs lack of injury and political rather than judicial questions. Chairman Sherwood indicated electors would follow the South Dakota Republican mandate as Chambers Kellar argued for the plaintiff and Chief Justice McCogg announced a swift decision, expected Saturday or Monday.
S. M. Smith of this city connected with the United States Bureau of Animal Husbandry reports a southern state survey amid a mysterious horse disease. About 300 horses have died in Charles Mix Bon Homme and Clay counties. The government warns farmers to barn horses at first sign and feed dry feed. early cut hay is recommended. The article notes barns reduce spread and stresses careful care for afflicted animals.
A report notes cattle losses near Mitchell from cerebrospinal meningitis, likely caused by a pasture poison. The illness affects wild and tame grasses and alfalfa, with no definite cause or remedy. Some advise segregating infected animals and feeding dry feed to curb spread, while frosts may or may not purge pastures.
Pierre South Dakota reports filed with the state railway commission show deficits and revenue drops for the Pierre Rapid City and Northwestern lines and the Pierre and Fort Pierre Bridge railway. The Bridge Railway posts a deficit of 9841.19 dollars with 7000 dollars less receipts than last year and only 600 dollars lower expenses. The Rapid City line shows an excess of 45958.26 dollars over expenses but a large drop from last year’s 107803 dollars. The revenue decline stems from last year’s drought halting most shipments except livestock and farmers’ cash shortages reducing inbound traffic.
Mrs Lena Wolff searches for her son Christopher Wolff who vanished from the family home in Midland Stanley county two years ago. The 18 year old with blue eyes light brown hair and a scar under the right eye is described as five feet seven inches tall. Mrs Wolff has stayed at the Freeman hotel while offering a reward for information.
The executor Christ Ruthardt of the Gottlieb Ruthardt deceased issues notice to creditors to present claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims should be sent to the executor at T. J. Spangler's office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated 1912.
Davison County issues a notice of a drainage ditch assessment for Kibbee Ditch and related parcels. It lists property descriptions, owner names, and amounts due, with penalties for late payment and interest accruing after September 1, 1912, dated Mitchell, South Dakota.
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