Young Men Rally Behind O. L. Branson for Mayor
About 75 young men met Tuesday night in City hall fire department rooms to organize for O. L. Branson on the Citizens ticket. A.N. Simons was named chairman and Raymond Thompson secretary as ward committees formed to campaign. A second meeting is planned for Thursday evening. The text also notes river bridge repairs after a three day outage with boat crossing for passengers and freight.
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Fire Department
O. L. Branson
Citizens
A.N. Simons
Raymond Thompson
Mr. Branson
Remiarks
Bridge Reopened After Ice Flood Damages Pontoon Span
Milwaukee road restored the pontoon bridge across the Missouri at Chamberlain after ice floes washed away about 400 feet of the west bank. Trains resumed crossing Tuesday afternoon as crews used ample materials and pile drivers to repair the highway bridge and restore service to the western country.
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Milwaukee Road
Missouri River
Chamberlain
Registration brings many new names to Mitchell voters list
The board of registration met in the auditor’s office to record new voters and update ward changes. About 150 new voters were added, with an anticipated city turnout near 1000 on election day. University students appeared to register, but only those with Mitchell homes could vote locally. residency questions linger for student voters.
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Board of Registration
Auditor’s
Aberdeen
Redfield
Mitchell
Prohibition Meeting Draws Modest Mitchell Crowd
Local committee of thirty hosted the prohibition meeting at city hall on Wednesday evening. University faculty members and students spoke on saloon economics and social impact while farmers from around Mitchell sent supportive letters.
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Pastor Wilkinson
L. A. Stout
Univrsity
Mitchell
John L. Seaton
University
Harley Glaus
Harry Weak
A. E. Carhart
A. M. Jayne
Mr Tipton Replies on License Question in Sioux Falls
Mitchell S D April 11 1906 Mr Tipton responds to voters Louis Beckwith J O Walrath and others saying he will vote Yes on the license proposition. He notes the issue is not the mayoral contest but is used to cloud the real issue. He states his stance on returning from Sioux Falls.
Branson Endorses High License in Liquor Question
In a letter dated April 10 1906 O L Branson replies to The Republican’s April 11 ballot query. He supports a well regulated strictly enforced high license and states he will vote Yes. He addresses Louis Beckwith J O Walroth and Max L Korn among others.
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O. L. Branson
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