Gun Play in Saloon Ends in Arrest and Fine
Itinerant traveler Schroeder drew a revolver to keep a saloon open past closing time at one o'clock. Officer Newman arrested him. Schroeder was jailed overnight and fined 25 dollars for carrying a concealed weapon and disturbing the peace. The piece also notes G AR M E attendance and train movements with low rates to Minneapolis.
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Will Schroeder
Stephens
Schroeder
Newman Cae
Herbert
Kilties Before the King Return From Royal Tour
The Kilties band recently returned from a nine month tour of England. They performed for King Edward VII at Balmoral Castle and again at Sandringham House on the king’s birthday, with royal praise and a second royal command. Donald MacCormack, famed drum major, impressed the royal party and was offered but declined a bodyguard post. The band is set to appear at the corn palace September 24 to 29 with enhanced lineup and new music.
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Kilties
Corn Palace
Albert Cook
Pew
England
Edward VII
Balmoral Castle
Prince of Wales
Duke of Connaught
Sandringham House
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Donald MacCormack
Sandingham
Sandringham
Mitchell Delegation Heads to Minneapolis for National Meeting
Mitchell sends a sizable delegation to Minneapolis for a national gathering. The group represents local interests and aims to participate in discussions and decisions shaping national policy.
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Mitchell
Minneapolis
Bids Placed for Government Building Site in Lead Watertown and Mitchell
Washington special lists bidders and offer amounts for sites in Lead Watertown and Mitchell. Lead had five bids from 6000 to 44809 dollars, Watertown saw a top bid of 17000 with five offers of one dollar, and Mitchell bidders include Co. W Johnston at 85000 and others ranging from 3800 to 12000. An inspector is expected mid next week to review the proposed properties.
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Washington
Lead
Watertown
Mitchell
W. Johnston
Lawler Street
Third Avenue
William M. Smith
A. C. Berry
Seaman and Morrow
Main
KE. W. Heyler
Fourth Avenue
Rowley Street
A. A
Boynton
Fifth Avenue
Main Street
W. Platner
Lawler
Second Avenue
Chance for good roads
The Philadelphia Inquirer notes the post office free rural delivery program improves road quality. It cites Washington reports and four large states funding repairs to support delivery routes, spurring local officials to build better roads despite the long implementation road ahead.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Post Office Department
Uncle Sam
Department
Washington
West Kansas farmer praises 1906 crop abundance
The Kansas City Star notes the western farmer’s gratitude as 1906 yields abundance in crops, food, clothing, and surplus. It highlights assurance of plenty, saleable goods, and prudent forethought amid a strong harvest season.
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Kansas City
West
Anniversary Observances Highlight Old Congregational Church
The twenty fifth anniversary celebration featured two outside preachers. Rev. W. H. Thrall spoke on inheritance by faith from Acts 26 18, stressing practical spiritual inheritances. Rev. John R. Reitzel of Chicago recalled pioneer days and spoke on From Mitchell to Jerusalem and Back. The event included memories of early supporters, city life reflections, and music by the choir. A saloon owner faced political retribution over licensing debates as city politics and local ethics intersected with church events.
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W. H. Thrall
South Dakota
John R. Reitzel
Chicago
Mitchell
Jerusalem
Reitzel
Mr. Reitzel
Ray Morris
Alderman Punished By Saloonkeeper After Vote
After a council vote on a saloon license, Jim Fogarty confronted an alderman on the street and threatened to cancel all his insurance. The alderman immediately canceled Fogarty’s insurance and warned of future opposition. The alderman, untroubled by lost business, stood firm.
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Hogarty
Kogarty
Jim Fogarty
Fogarty
Tucker held on peace bond after assault charge
W. J. Tucker appeared before Judge Herbert on a deadly weapon assault. He was bound over to circuit court and placed under a $1,000 peace bond. Tucker, in jail since Wednesday, was accompanied by attorney J. G. Markham. His father from Knoxville posted the bond and Tucker left for Knoxville with his son. Hicks family declined to press further if Tucker leaves the city. Tucker’s wife is Hicks’s daughter.
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W. J. Tucker
Herbert
J. G. Markham
Tucker
Samuel Hicks
H. A. Tucker
Knoxville
Iowa
Gale Theatre
Hicks
Train Dispatchers Move Headquarters to Mitchell Iowa
The Milwaukee road dispatching force for the Iowa and Dakota division arrived in Mitchell to establish headquarters for east and west trains. The new office is wired and fully equipped. C. A. Anderson leads as chief dispatcher with Fred Bouder on day shift and W. G. Flynn on night shift. kK. H. Schultze handles messages. Charles Simon will relocate temporarily.
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Milwaukee Road
Iowa and Dakota
Sanborn
Iowa
Mitchell
C. A. Anderson
Fred Bouder
Infant Twin Dies From Whooping Cough in Mitchell
Death comes for one of Leroy Boggs’s infant twin girls born three months ago. Parents receive sympathy from many friends as funeral services held at home Monday at 3 pm led by Presiding Elder Dobson. Interment in Graceland cemetery. Mr Boggs arrived from Sioux City Monday morning.
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Leroy Boggs
Mitchell
Dobson
Graceland Cemetery
Boggs
Sioux City
Money Moves of Frisco Banks After Fire
The Philadelphia Record notes San Francisco banks have loaned 30 million dollars on six months paper in New York since the fire. It challenges the idea of currency shortage and says the city has surplus funds to invest, and expects increased demand for money as rebuilding widens.
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Philadephia
San Francisco
New York
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L. O. Gale
National Bank
United States Depository
Mitchell, South Dakota
Savings Department
U.S
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J. S. Daniels
L. J. Welch
Cashier
Anson
Asst
Lcapes
Welch van Koch
Weaver’s Squares
Bidwell Land & Joan CO
Reader
Acre
E. B. van Alstine
Grand Army of the
Mrtepublic
Omatfi Road
Arent Wilt
Mason City
King
Edward of England
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