Cummins Veto Threat Posts Halt to Antirailroad Bills
A long Iowa clash over anti-railroad legislation is highlighted by Governor Cummins readiness to veto radical corporate bills, signaling a possible halt to hostile moves against rail and other corporations. The piece notes state and regional trends, including Roosevelts and Knapps views, and predicts a political backlash against anti-corporation agitation.
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Siva Pathe
Cummins
Iowa
Argus Leader
State Senate of
Des Moines Register
West
South Dakota
Nebraska
Roosevelt
Knapp
Interstate Commerce Commission
Frederick Busse Named Chicago Mayor Amid Election Victory
Frederick Busse is proclaimed Chicago mayor after a Tuesday election won by a 13 000 vote majority. The Republican win ends ten years of non Republican control and supports the passage of traction ordinances challenging municipal railway ownership, with supporters arguing citizens gain greater benefits under the twenty year ordinances than municipal control.
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Frederick Busse
Chicago
Seed test urged for Davison county farmers before planting
The piece warns Davison county farmers to thoroughly test seed corn before planting and husking time, urging vigilance on poor seed and avoiding complacency. It notes ongoing debate and urges continued testing as corn planting approaches. It also covers Boston Tribune pages blasting Thomas W. Lawson as a wrecking stock gambler and deceiver, per C F King defending Lawson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
The
Boston Tribune
Thomas W. Lawson
Lawson
C. F. King
Advertising Wants In The Republican Pays You
A brief note urges readers to habitually place wants advertisements in The Republican, asserting that such notices pay for themselves and are a reliable promotional channel.
Prosper News Roundup April Update and Social Happenings
Seeding is under way as farmers stay busy in Prosper. A surprise party at Mr. Smarts last week drew a good crowd and was enjoyed by all. The Good Hope Sunday school at Prosper No. 1 will reopen April 7 with invitations issued. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Christenson visited O. T. Oleson on Sunday. Florence Watson and Mattie Wittstruck closed school last Friday and Saturday. Tilda Oleson attends the D W U. West Prosper youths joined the Knute Strand party in Lisbon township last Saturday. Hans Reierson sold his spotted driving team. Herman Schurtz now has a fine span of mules.
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Soille Nolr
Gus Hkaner
Mitchell
Alexandria
M. B. of A
Sioux Falls
Roy Oathout
Gammell
Karl Eastman
Turner Produce Co
Ethan
Parkston
Weidenbach
W. W. Jones
Jacob Weidenbach
Trow
Allie Pierce
Lynn
W. H. Trow
Rochester
Minn
Ethan Enterprise
Scheich
M. E
Prosper
Tilda Oleson
West Prosper
Knute Strand
Lisbon Township
Hans Reierson
Herman Schurtz
Elks Initiate Four New Members in Mitchell
The Elks held a regular meeting at Old Fellows hall on Wednesday and initiated four candidates A A Boynton Plankinton Ira Ellis Bijou Hills Nic Casper Pukwana and Charles Alexander Mitchell. Older members praised the smooth initiation and after the proceedings the lodge adjourned to Mitchell Catering Co cafe for an elegant luncheon.
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Elks
Oold Fellows Hall
A. A. Boynton
Plankinton
Ira Ellis
Bijou Hills
Nic Casper
Pukwana
Charles Alexander
Mitchell Catering Co
Smitw Haner Wedding Reflects Local Honor in Hanson Township
The marriage of the esteemed couple was celebrated with a large reception at Hart’s place, attended by a wide company. The bride and groom, both Hanson Township natives, are praised as exemplary and destined for success. They received many handsome presents and will live on the groom’s father’s farm.
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Hart
Wits
Hateon Lowtohly
Hanson Township
Morgan Denies Elopement With Mrs Meiers
William Morgan told The Republican he did not elope with Mrs Meiers. He said they went to Preston Hannett to file divorce papers for Mrs Meiers, after which he never saw her again. Morgan was working for Nick Meiers before March and later sought medical advice for possible appendicitis before moving to Anita, Iowa, with his brother. He states he visited Mitchell briefly on March 3 and left for Iowa on March 4.
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Republican
William Morgan
Nick Meiers
Sanborn County
Mitchell
Meiers
Meier
Preston & Hannett
Morgan
Dr. Crane
Anita
Iowa
Mrs. Meiers
Woman Can Keep a Secret
A Kansas City stenographer rejects a scheme to betray her employers by sharing confidential railroad land deal details. She learns of a plan to profit from the line extension and considers it briefly before deciding against the dis honorable act. A第二 stenographer in a real estate office also refuses to betray her firm despite offers up to five thousand dollars. The article highlights integrity among workers faced with temptations.
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Kansas City
Girl Refuses Bribe Over Letters That Could Hurt Employers
A girl faced a $1,000 offer for copies of three letters she had written. Her employers risked a lawsuit if the letters became public, and the opposing lawyer laid ten $100 bills on her mother's table to buy access. She rejected the bribe, deeming it dishonorable, and did not inform her employers.
Notice of Montana Standard Mining Company Meeting
Notice is given that the Montana Standard Mining Company stockholders will meet Monday April 1 1907 at 8 p m at No 35 Lewisohn Block Butte Montana to elect seven trustees and to consider consolidating with another company and any other business.
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Butte
Montana
Montana Standard Mining Company
Lewisohn Block
Devoe Paint Offer Promises Savings and Durability
A letter from F W Devoe & Co argues Devoe paint lowers costs, citing past homes needing fewer gallons and longer wear. It references Ezra Rathmell of Williamsport Pa and notes dealers like M H Gosche in New York Chicago. The message stresses true paint per full measure versus short or mixed paints.
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Devoe
Ezra
Rathmell
Williamsport
F W Devoe & CO
New York
Chicago
M. H. Gosche
Order to Show Cause for Sale of Real Estate
In Davison County South Dakota a county court orders all heirs to appear April 29 1907 at Mitchell to show cause why the administrator A C Green may sell the decedent L H Nahinger estate real property to pay debts taxes and admin costs. The order directs publication in Mitchell Capital for four weeks prior to the hearing.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
L. H. Nahinger
A. C. Green
Mitchell
Davison County
Mitchell Capital
W. Abbey
Notice to creditors in Bras estate filing
The administrator Harry L Bras announces to creditors and all who hold claims against Hattie E Bras deceased to exhibit their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims should be presented to the administrator at his Davis County residence. Date of notice March 16 1907.
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Hattie E. Bras
Hattie BE
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
Notice is given that I W Seaman has filed for Letters of Administration for the estate of Abner C Seaman deceased. A hearing is set for April 20 1907 at 10 o clock a m at the Mitchell Court House Davison County South Dakota. Any interested person may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell April 2 1907.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Abner C. Seaman
Laura m M. Seaman
Charles
Seaman
I. W. Seaman
Mary . Stearns
Alice A. Kirby
Abner Cgc
Abner
C. Seaman
Mitchell
A. D
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Mr. Tobey
Charlie Smith
Alf. Clement
Mr. Dixon
Ira Cutts
Loomis
E. D. Watkin
John Morgan
Lila Packman
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Sietia Paike
Smith Crippen
Galing
FL. S. Kidd
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Lancaster
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Slmer Marsden
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Thomas Mernaugh
Nell Crippen
Letcher
S. M. Crippen
J. E. Crowther
Loomis Church
Ned Smith
Presho
J. Smith
Geo. Wallis
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Joe Mackay
Riverside
John Tromsland
Fulton
Henry Nyhouse
J. F. Wallis
Aberdeen
W. O. Wells
G. M. Palmer
F. B. Crandall
S. M. Granger
Hubbard & Palmer Co
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Naser
Old White Place
Pearl Kewley
Fisher Ames
Dan Grace
Farwell
John McGinnis
Hyde County
Chas. Cox
Arthur
Dr. Freyberg
Margaret McGivern
Clarence Taylor
Fern Ames
Tres
Fia
Cee
Mrs. Nick
Goodyear West
Oxfords
Ihewe
Sawyer
Layfield
Minneapolis
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Superior
American Colonization Company
R. R
Hayward
Chippewa Ridg
Chippewa Falls
An Seversaks Pea Pge
Olney & McDaid
Clinton
Dean
Scallin Bros
Mitchell, S. D
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